The SBS drama “The Fiery Priest 2” aired its 11th episode on December 20, featuring characters Kim Hae-il (Kim Nam-gil), Park Kyung-sun (Lee Ha-nee), and Goo Dae-young (Kim Sung-kyun) unveiling Nam Doo-heon’s (Seo Hyun-woo) secrets, setting the stage for a climactic finale. Since its premiere on November 8, the series expanded its scope to Busan and portrayed the Goo-vengers taking on high-stakes missions.
However, as the series nears its conclusion, it has strayed far from the gripping balance of action, comedy, and meaningful social commentary that made the first season a hit. The latest episodes, filled with absurd plot twists and over-the-top comedic elements, have left viewers scratching their heads.
Table of contents
- Unrealistic Developments Break Immersion
- Comedy Overshadowing Narrative Weight
- Falling Short of Expectations
Unrealistic Developments Break Immersion
A prime example was in Episode 11, where Park Kyung-sun faced life-threatening danger. Just as Kim Hae-il was forced to make an impossible decision, unexpected allies Sister Kim (Baek Ji-won) and Father Han (Jeon Sung-woo) intervened using cartoonishly exaggerated skills—like sonic roar attacks and card-throwing akin to a magician.
While Sister Kim’s backstory as a legendary gambler was introduced in Season 1, Father Han’s newfound abilities felt jarring and out of place, undermining the grounded tone of the series. The lack of plausible buildup for such moments only added to the frustration.
Comedy Overshadowing Narrative Weight
The drama has leaned heavily into slapstick humor, often at the expense of coherent storytelling. From nonsensical musical numbers by the police chief to a finger puppet show performed by a newly introduced narcotics team leader, the tone feels increasingly out of sync with the high-stakes theme of dismantling a drug cartel.
Even pivotal moments lack impact. For instance, a plane door inexplicably falls from the sky during a critical scene, leaving the characters to reflect on justice in an awkwardly shoehorned moral lesson.
Falling Short of Expectations
Season 1 masterfully balanced its quirky humor with meaningful commentary on social issues and a satisfying arc of justice prevailing. By contrast, Season 2 has traded depth for cheap laughs and contrived scenarios, diluting the essence of the series.
For fans who waited six years, this season’s disjointed narrative and juvenile humor feel like a betrayal. What they yearned for was the thoughtful storytelling and cathartic justice that defined the original. Instead, “The Fiery Priest 2” has devolved into an unrecognizable parody of its former self, leaving viewers with little more than disappointment.
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