Vincenzo
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Vincenzo

"Only evil can punish evil."

8.5
Yr 2021
Status Ended
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Series Brief

Overview

During a visit to his motherland, a Korean-Italian Mafia lawyer gives an unrivaled conglomerate a taste of its own medicine with a side of justice.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 95 /100

Vincenzo has been widely hailed as a standout production in the K-drama landscape, praised for its masterful blend of dark themes and screwball comedy. Critics describe the series as a wild, fast-paced roller coaster of emotions that successfully marries the high-stakes intrigue of mafia dramas with the characteristic charm and lightheartedness found in popular Korean television.

The show is frequently celebrated for its unique tone, which manages to balance intense action, suspenseful thriller elements, and deep emotional stakes without sacrificing narrative cohesion. Boasting a strong ensemble cast led by Song Joong Ki, the series is widely regarded as both stylish and substantial, earning high ratings and a passionate following for its engaging, boundary-pushing plot.

“Vincenzo is one of the few series that I would genuinely rate 10/10.”

“Our story world and our characters lean dark, yet this is all served up with strong lashings of screwball comedy.”

“Vincenzo is a stylish take on the revenge trope, but it's accompanied with substance.”

“Vincenzo stands out by combining the typical serious intrigue of mafia-themed productions with the comforting and refreshing lightheartedness of Korean dramas.”

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Where to Watch

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Why fans love it

Vincenzo carves out a rare space by layering a high-stakes legal thriller over the mechanics of a dark mob comedy. The series follows a lawyer raised in the Italian mafia who applies ruthless underworld tactics to dismantle a corrupt conglomerate. This shift in perspective transforms the traditional courtroom drama into a playground for stylized violence and calculated revenge.

The humor hinges on the absurdity of a cold-blooded enforcer navigating the insular world of a Seoul plaza. While Song Joong-ki carries the icy precision of his character, the show balances his calculated brutality against chaotic ensemble comedy. It avoids the typical earnestness of corporate crime stories, opting instead for a sharper, more cynical take on justice. Corruption is challenged not through policy reform, but through the same underhanded schemes the opposition relies upon to maintain power.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 33
Longest run 20 eps
Show 67 more
Kim Yoon-hye as Seo Mi-ri 20 episodes Choi Young-jun as Cho Yeong-un 20 episodes Yang Kyung-won as Lee Cheol-wook 20 episodes Seo Ye-hwa as Jang Yeon-jin 20 episodes Choi Deok-moon as Tak Hong-sik 20 episodes Kim Hyeong-mook as Chef Toto 20 episodes Lee Hang-na as Kwak Hee-soo 20 episodes Kang Chae-min as Kim Young-ho 20 episodes Kim Seol-jin as Larry Kang 20 episodes Ri Woo-jin as Jeok-ha 20 episodes Kwon Seung-woo as Chae-shin 20 episodes Kim Young-woong as Park Seok-do 20 episodes Lee Dal as Jun Soo-nam 20 episodes Jung Ji-yoon as Yang Joo-eun 20 episodes Yoon Bok-in as Oh Gyeong-ja 20 episodes Kwon Tae-won as Tae Jong-gu 20 episodes Seo Jin-won as Hwang Jin-tae 20 episodes Hwang Tae-kwang as Seo Woong-ho 20 episodes Jung Wook-jin as Seon-ho 20 episodes Hong Seo-jun as Gil Jong-moon 20 episodes Na Chul as Na Deok-jin 20 episodes Kim Geun-hwan as Chairman Jang's Assistant 20 episodes Song Hae-na as Attorney 20 episodes Luca Vaquer as Luca 20 episodes Park Sun-young as Ms. Yoon 20 episodes Na Mi-hee as Cho Yeong-Un's Wife 1 episode Lee Kyung-young as Park Seung-joon [Presidential candidate] 1 episode Shin Dong-hoon as [Security personnel] 1 episode Jin Sun-kyu as Kim Jong Man [Chauffeur] 1 episode Son Seon-geun as [Judge] 1 episode Andreas Fronk as [Assassin] 1 episode Im Jae-geun as [Pharmaceutical researcher] 2 episodes Kim Jinee as [Past client] 2 episodes Kim Eun-seok as [Past client] 2 episodes Kim Keum-soon as [Past client] 2 episodes Guk Joong-woong as [Past client] 2 episodes Lee Kyu-seop as Kang Ho Chul [Prisoner] 2 episodes Ko Sang-ho as Jung In-guk 8 episodes Lee So-geum as [Reporter] 2 episodes Kang Hak-soo as [Babel Chemicals plaintiff] 2 episodes Sim Woo-sung as Lee U Yeong 2 episodes Kang Suk-won as [Babel Chemicals team leader] 2 episodes Lee Kyung-oh as [Director] 2 episodes Cha Soon-bae as Judge Heo 3 episodes Yoo Young-bok as Jang Guk Han [Chairman] 2 episodes Lee Ji-young as [Courtroom staff] 2 episodes Ahn Chang-hwan as Gilbert [Homeless man] 3 episodes Jeon Woon-jong as [Detective] 2 episodes Han Seung-yoon as [Detective] 2 episodes Kim Sung-cheol as Hwang Min Sung [CEO of Shinkwang Bank] 2 episodes Jeon Guk-hyang as Seo Yeong Sun [Shinkwang Finance chairwoman] 2 episodes Kim Byung-cheol as [Prosecutor] 2 episodes Heo Seon-haeng as [Assemblyman] 2 episodes Lee Jong-yoon as [TV news host] 2 episodes Lee Hye-jung as Jung Do Hee [Director] 2 episodes Oh Seung-chan as [Ragusang Gallery security chief] 2 episodes Yoo Byung-soo as [Stenographer 2] 2 episodes Kim Min-su as [Delivery Man] 2 episodes Kim Jin-sub as [Reporter] 2 episodes Jin Sung-min as [Prosecutor team] 2 episodes Ahn Yeon-ji as [Drunk woman] 2 episodes Jeon Jin-oh as Park Chan Ki 2 episodes Jeon Jin-gi as Oh Jung Bae [CEO of Daechang Daily] 2 episodes Yoo Jae-myung as Hong Yu Chan 4 episodes Yeoum Ji-hye as Anchorwoman 2 episodes Ko Han-min as [Reporter] 2 episodes Kim Sun-woo as [Reporter] 2 episodes
Production Board

Crew

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Screenplay
Executive Producer
Martial Arts Choreographer
Signal Match

Similarity

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Keywords

corruption dark comedy mafia lawyer raised abroad chaebol adoring
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Details

First Aired
February 20, 2021
Status
Ended
Origin
KR
TMDB Votes
1,091