The Manipulated
Created by Oh Sang-ho
On Disney+
A darkly absurd revenge thriller that balances grim imprisonment and orchestrated betrayal with tonal irreverence and genre playfulness.
Taejoong's life is torn apart when he's framed for a heinous crime and imprisoned. Discovering it was all orchestrated by someone on the outside, he embarks on a rage-fueled quest for revenge.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
