It takes something extraordinary to bring nearly half the population together to watch a television show and the last decade (2010-2019) it’s only happened once with the dorama finale episode of financial underdog gets justice story of Hanzawa Naoki. The last episode of the 2013 dorama brought in 42.2% ratings, the best ratings on Japanese television in 30 years. Of course there was immediate talk of a season 2 but 7 years and one COVID-19 slight delay later it’s finally dropped. Hanzawa Naoki 2 is here and its premiere brought in higher ratings than the premiere of the original. HN2 got 22% in episode 1 and the original got 19.4%, and the early reviews are positive with folks excited to see Sakai Masato back as Hanzawa to deliver “bai-gaeshi”, his signature catchphrase which means, “pay back your enemy multiple times if they cross you”. Nice, and good lord I’m expecting Masato’s expressions to be just as overwrought and meme-able this time around.
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Guess I need to go back and check out the original.
It's really good! I remember when I watch it, it made me curious in every episode. And the ending is a really smart move, you lucky watching it when the season 2 is already here.
Heeee, it's here!! I was missing Sakai Masato. It's been a long time since I watched something from him. I will not miss it. :D
Is this subbed? The first season and this. I might check it out.
I had nooooo idea it was coming! This was such a surprise!
Really looking forward to it.
I've been in a K-drama drought, needing something like this to watch (skullduggery among the suits in high places, etc.). Just started the first series and the actor is interesting. Thanks for the tip.
Where are you watching it?
dramacool
Oooh
I've been missing Masato Sakai and rewatch legal high
Welcome back Hanzawa Naoki