Netflix series The Scandal receives negative reviews

The Netflix series ‘The Scandal’ has received negative feedback from viewers despite featuring high-profile cast members including Son Ye Jin, Ji Chang Wook, and Nana. While the production possessed elements often associated with successful Netflix hits, audiences have criticized the series for its slow pacing, particularly during the first half of the eight-episode run.

Critics note that the slow tempo is a characteristic trait of director Jung Ji Woo. Known for a cinematic style that prioritizes atmosphere, imagery, and psychological movement over rapid plot progression, Jung has a history of directing works such as ‘A Muse’, ‘Heart Blackened’, and ‘Somebody’. The mismatch between the series’ provocative ‘19+’ marketing and the director’s signature slow-burn storytelling style has been cited as a primary reason for the underwhelming reception.