Some Zombie Detective thoughts:

First off, props to Choi Jin-hyuk for really committing to the zombie role. I love how when Moo-young isn’t actively trying human he reverts back to zombie mannerisms in the subtlest ways – like never moving his arms when he walks, and just sort of generally lumbering around, or sitting really still all the time and moving just the slightest bit too stiffly – it’s both a bit unnerving and absolutely hilarious because the audience never forgets he’s a zombie but no one else ever picks up on it. I also love that our zombie is so easily startled. Every time he gets spooked, and it happens so often, I think it’s a good thing he is already dead because he would have had a heart attack.

Second: I legit thought this was going to try to be some kind of edgy, dark zombie drama with a candy heroine who isn’t actually as mad as the teasers let you believe (because isn’t that how it always is?). Instead it is absolutely bonkers, totally self-aware, and totally knows exactly how insane its premise is and leans into it. I love how it tries to do the stereotypical noir voiceovers, cliché shadowy office shots and all, but then just gets too caught up in inane details or pointless thoughts over how bills are piling up. And yet, despite all this, there is a clear through line in terms of plot and what the story needs to accomplish, so while I expect there will eventually be some attempts at dark edgy stuff, it still feels fresh with all the silliness.

Finally, bless whoever is doing the editing for this drama, they are absolutely killing it with the music cues.