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Nine Puzzles Concludes with Cliffhanger and Faces Criticism for Rushed Finale

The finale leaves audiences with unanswered questions through a mysterious crime scene hinting at an unconfirmed continuation

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Overview

  • Kim Da-mi and Son Suk-ku lead the Disney+ thriller as a profiler and detective untangling linked murders and a decades-old cover-up around the Shindonga Market demolition.
  • The final episodes identify the mastermind behind the killings and outline the perpetrator’s motives, prompting mixed reactions over the pacing and narrative depth.
  • Reviewers commended the series’ intricate mysteries and character interplay but faulted its concluding arc for feeling hurried and underdeveloped.
  • A sudden new homicide marked by a single puzzle piece deepens the unresolved storyline and reinforces the show’s signature symbolism.
  • Despite strong viewer interest and cliffhanger potential, Disney+ has not officially greenlit a second season, leaving the series’ future uncertain.