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Coming to Disney Plus in late 2024, the original series “Tyrant” is a spin-off that shares the same universe as the “Witch” series. With Park Hoon-jung’s unique direction and high-octane action, the highly anticipated series will consist of four episodes, which will be released all at once on August 14th.
Synopsis
“Tyrant” revolves around the events surrounding the last sample of the ‘Binge Program,’ a superhuman genetic drug. The program is a drug that maximizes human performance, and a diverse group of characters will fight to the death to get their hands on it.
The story centers around four main characters, each with their own agenda, and their tangled relationships and hidden secrets are slowly revealed.
Official Trailer
Main Characters
Clinical (played by Cha Seung-won) : An ex-agent tasked with eliminating the forces sabotaging the Binge Program. Cha Seung-won brings this character to life with his charisma and intense performance.
Director Choi (Kim Sun-ho) : A member of the state agency who has been unofficially running the Binge Program. Choi is desperate to protect the samples to the end, and his complex inner workings are well portrayed by Kim Sun-ho.
Vigilante (played by Cho Yoon-soo) : A technician who is commissioned to steal the samples and risks her life to complete the mission. Cho Yoon-soo brings a fresh appeal as a new actor and breathes new life into the Tyrant’s worldview.
Paul (Kim Kang-woo) : A member of a foreign intelligence agency who wants to destroy the last sample of the Binge Program. Kim Kang-woo does a great job portraying this cold and complex character.
Plot
The story begins when the last sample of the Binge Program is lost in a delivery accident at a lab. This sample is a superhuman genetic drug, the key to the Binge Program. As the various factions surrounding the program begin to converge to claim the sample, a full-blown showdown ensues.
First, there’s Clinical (played by Cha Seung-won), a former agent tasked with eliminating anyone who stands in the way of the Binge Program. He’s on a mission to eliminate those who would destroy the sample on the organization’s orders. Through his character, Cha Seung-won reveals a violent and cold-hearted side.
On the other hand, Director Choi (played by Kim Sun-ho), who has been running an unofficial Binge Program, wants to protect the sample.
Choi knows the secrets of the sample and believes in protecting his country and people through it. His character appears to be an ordinary office worker on the outside, but is most likely a superhuman with hidden abilities. Kim does a great job emotionally portraying such a complex character.
In addition, Ja-kyung (played by Cho Yoon-soo), a technician commissioned to steal the sample, risks her life to complete the mission.
Ja-kyung clashes with various factions as she tracks down the sample. The tattoo on her right hand suggests that she is not an ordinary person. With this role, Cho Yoon-soo is portraying a strong female character in a compelling way.
Paul (played by Kim Kang-woo), who works for a foreign intelligence agency and is trying to destroy the last sample of the Binge Program, adds another layer of tension to the story.
He is a cold, analytical man who knows the danger of the sample and wants to get rid of it. Kim Kang-woo portrays this complex character with calm and intensity.
Worldbuilding and Action
“Tyrant” combines Park’s trademark high-octane action with an intriguing world. While it shares the same universe as the Witch series, it tells its own story through the novel setting of a Binge Program.
The setting of a superhuman genetic drug maximizes human abilities, while also dealing with the side effects and ethical dilemmas that come with it.
As you can see from the trailer, the movie is filled with non-stop action scenes and suspenseful moments. Each character wants to get their hands on the sample for their own reasons, and the fierce confrontations that ensue keep the audience glued to the screen.
In particular, the conflicts between Clinical and Vigilante, and between Choi and Paul, serve as the main axes of conflict in the movie, which keeps the movie tense.
Directing and Production
“Tyrant” was originally planned to be produced as a film, but director Park Hoon-jung decided to release it as a four-part series on Disney Plus to better showcase the narrative and action of each character.
This decision was made to clearly showcase the director’s colors, and each episode tells a different story.
Park has already been recognized by many audiences for his work on the “New World” and “Witch” series, and his directorial style is all about blending crime, mystery, and high-octane action. This will be reflected in “Tyrant” as well, and audiences can expect high-octane action with an intriguing storyline.
Overall Review
“Tyrant” combines Park Hoon-jung’s directorial skills with a solid lineup of actors and an intriguing world. The unique setting of a superhuman gene drug allows for a fierce confrontation between characters with different agendas.
The actors, including Cha Seung-won, Kim Sun-ho, Cho Yoon-soo, and Kim Kang-woo, do a great job in their respective roles and keep the tension high throughout the movie.
As an original series on Disney+, “Tyrant” will bring new fun and excitement to audiences. Telling a standalone story while maintaining connections to the Witch series, it’s sure to be a hit with fans and new audiences alike.
“The Tyrant,” which will premiere all four episodes on August 14, 2024, is highly anticipated for its unique direction by director Park Hoon-jung, outstanding performances by the actors, and intriguing story. We hope you’ll check it out on Disney Plus to see what it’s all about.
