"The Plotters: Return of the King" finale garners 23% rating, hints at Season 2

The SBS drama "The Plotters: Return of the King" wrapped up its run with its final episode achieving a 23% nationwide viewership rating. While this figure was a strong performance, it narrowly missed surpassing the series' all-time high of 23.1% set in the eighth episode.

Despite not breaking its own record, the finale secured the top spot in viewership ratings for its time slot and overall programming on Sunday night, providing a successful conclusion to the acclaimed series. The show began its broadcast with a 9.5% rating and saw a remarkable growth trajectory, breaking the 15% mark by the second episode and surpassing 20% by the fourth.

"The Plotters: Return of the King" captivated audiences with So Ji-sub's portrayal of a tough father figure, intense action sequences, and a progressively suspenseful plot. The character of "Director Kim" evolved from an ordinary father into a formidable action hero by the season's end.

The finale saw Director Kim successfully rescue hostages and neutralize threats, securing a new identity and a fresh start with his daughter, Minji. However, a scene involving an interview for a new role at the White Tiger Human Resources agency, and a mention of a new character, Director Lee Do-gyu, strongly suggested that Director Kim's story is far from over, leaving viewers anticipating a potential second season.