The read
A Balasaur Score of 85 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 8.5/10. The series ran 1 season across 12 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
Behind a beautiful face hides a cruel nature—Baek Ah-jin, who sees through and manipulates others' hearts. After stepping on the sacrifices of many to reach the top, everything begins to change the moment she arrives there. A woman wearing a mask to escape hell and climb to the highest place. And the story of the Xs being brutally crushed by her.
Ratings
IMDb8.5/10
120 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 12 ep2025 |
Key crew
- Lee Eung-bokDirector
- Park So-hyunDirector
- Choi Ja-wonWriter
Cast
- Kim You-jungBaek Ah-jin
- Kim Young-daeYoon Joon-seo
- Kim Do-hoonKim Jae-oh
- Lee Yul-eumLim Le-na
Stills
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Themes
suicidedifficult childhoodseductionbullyingfemme fatalesociopathrevengeromanceantisocial personality disorderdomestic violencepsychological thrillerrevenge murderer
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