The premiere of the 2011 action-thriller City Hunter establishes a high-stakes revenge plot stemming from a 1983 betrayal, transitioning from a tragic political prologue to modern-day training of protagonist Lee Yoon-sung . Critics praised the episode for its "slick" production value and the strong, emotionally grounded performances . For a detailed breakdown, read the review at Dramabeans . City Hunter: Episode 1 » Dramabeans Korean drama recaps