STORY: 'Adamas' is about twin brothers Woosin and Suhyeon whose father is murdered by a deranged man. When a female reporter presents the truth behind the murder in front of Suhyeon, a prosecutor, the brothers decide to ensure that justice is served after twenty years. this series also has sub-plots running simultaneously that involve attempts by a political leader to become president by bringing back the death penalty for convicts and the ulterior motives of a business group.

REVIEW: 'Adamas' is the latest K-drama to hit the streaming world and is very unlike its predecessors. This thriller drama seems an exception as it's clear in its objective of what it is serving to its audience. The only objective is entertainment, and it comes out as a clear winner. It’s also a rarity that this is one K-drama that does not talk about class divides, which have been so blatant and overt in other dramas that we have witnessed in the past few months.

The series is about Ha Wooshin and Suhyeon, twin brothers, whose father was murdered twenty years ago by a deranged man. The brothers are now grown up, and while one becomes a prosecutor, the other one is now a well-known novelist. The novelist receives an invitation to ghost-write the memoir of Kwon Jaekyu, the owner of Haesong Group, as per his conditions. When Ha Wooshin agrees to the proposal, he is required to be at the Haesong Estate. Once at the mansion, things are not what he had imagined and at one point, he also says – ‘This was not part of the plan’. The employees at the mansion are somewhat mysterious - right from the caretaker of the estate to the tycoon’s daughter-in-law. It’s only revealed towards the end of the first episode that he has a larger ulterior motive. The other twin brother meanwhile is busy with his life, and when a local reporter Kim Seohee approaches him with evidence that the murder of his father was part of a larger game plan, it makes him thinking.

Needless to say, the plot of 'Adamas' is intriguing and gripping. Apart from the main plot, it has many subplots happening simultaneously. There is every possibility that the beginning credits of the series might just remind you of ‘Counterpart’, the excellent thriller-drama that featured JK Simmons. The use of drone cameras that are employed in the opening sequence of the series that features a convict on a murder spree inside a jail is simply fabulous and is something that has yet to be witnessed. The high production quality also adds to the appeal of the entire affair. Special mention should also be made of the camera work and background score. The series has distinct characters, and it's evident that most of them have an interesting and intriguing backdrop full of secrets that will surely be dealt with in future episodes.

Ji Sung portrays the role of twin brothers in this thriller-drama and credit must be given to the actor for ensuring that both the characters are as distinct as chalk and cheese with polar opposite personalities. He has successfully demarcated the traits of both the brothers - while the prosecutor is hot-headed and restless, the novelist comes across as a thinking man who prefers taking a 360-degree approach. The creepiness that shrouds the Haesong Estate has been well captured. It surely looks eerie with the strange behaviour of its employees. Based on the solitary episode that has been provided by the streaming platform, it can safely be assumed that it has a lot to offer in coming episodes. 'Adamas' is different from other K-dramas, and that itself remains a very strong USP of the series. It’s neither cerebral nor thought-provoking; it aims to deliver entertainment in plenty, and it succeeds in its mission.