Bloodhounds Season 2 Review: Is It Better Than Season 1?
Social buzz around Bloodhounds centers on strong enthusiasm for season 2, excitement for a possible season 3, and mixed reactions to the show's darker, more brutal tone.
Buzz Score
70.35/100
social buzz · out of 100
Watch Score
7.8/10
AI watch recommendation · out of 10
Sentiment
Mixed
overall tone
Mentions
139
tracked posts
Bloodhounds (Season 2) — Reviews & Audience Reactions
Discussion trend
Buzz score history
2 snapshots
↓ 16
Average
78
Peak
86
Based on social media discussions
Sentiment mix
Audience mood breakdown
Positive
47%
Neutral
32%
Negative
20%
Audience verdict
Watch Score
7.8/10
Consensus
Mixed Positive
Confidence
78%
Most posts praise Bloodhounds—season 2's fight scenes, action and premiere are repeatedly called standout and viewers express excitement for a season 3. Notable recurring complaints about the show's depressing tone, Gun-woo's suffering, and some portrayal issues temper the enthusiasm.
Audience highlights
Intense, well-executed fight scenes and action
Season 2 perceived as a major quality upgrade—many call it one of the best K-dramas of the year
Character chemistry and queerplatonic / fujo shipping enthusiasm
What people loved
- Intense, well-executed fight scenes and action
- Season 2 perceived as a major quality upgrade—many call it one of the best K-dramas of the year
- Character chemistry and queerplatonic / fujo shipping enthusiasm
- Cameos and cast appearances generating excitement
Common criticisms
- Season 2 is much darker, with more blood, gore and brutality than season 1
- Emotional harm to characters (notably Gun-woo) upsetting viewers
- Frustration with spoilers and people ruining plot twists
- Some viewers find performances or characters unrealistic (derogatory 'NPC' comment)
Quick facts
- Type
- Series
- First aired
- Jun 9, 2023
- Genre
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime
About
Two young boxers band together with a benevolent moneylender to take down a ruthless loan shark who preys on the financially desperate.