Taxi Driver 3 Claims Victory in Ratings Battle
The highly anticipated vigilante drama 'Taxi Driver 3' achieved a remarkable victory on November 28, completely dominating its time slot and securing the position of week's top miniseries across the entire nation according to data from Nielsen Korea. The show's third episode demonstrated exceptional performance, leaving competitors in the dust.
Familiar Faces and New Threats
Lee Je-hoon makes a powerful return as the determined driver Kim Do-gi, leading Rainbow Taxi's formidable team against dangerous new adversaries. The squad includes veteran actors Kim Eui-sung as Jang Sung-chul, Pyo Ye-jin as Ahn Go-eun, Jang Hyuk-jin as Choi Kyung-gu, and Bae Yoo-ram as Park Jin-eon.
This season introduces fresh antagonists, with GOT7's Jackson Wang portraying a menacing foe and Mirror's Edan Lui making a special cameo appearance. The clash between Wang's character and Lee Je-hoon's heroic grit has generated significant buzz among international audiences.
Justice Delivered with Brutal Precision
Rainbow Taxi's operatives continue their mission of delivering poetic vengeance to criminals who operate above the law. The team employs various methods including intense physical confrontations, clever legal traps, and emotionally charged confrontations to bring justice to their targets.
Their current targets include predatory used-car dealers who destroy families, child exploiters, and corrupt officials who abuse their power. The show's signature blend of action and moral justice continues to resonate strongly with viewers seeking cathartic entertainment.
The premiere episode's explosive success was highlighted in reports titled 'Taxi Driver Season 3' Dominates Ratings and OTT... Lee Je-hoon's Electrifying Return, which noted how the show is redefining miniseries benchmarks for 2025.
Overwhelming Popularity and Future Prospects
The show's dominance was further emphasized by the underperformance of its time slot competitor 'Moon River', demonstrating Taxi Driver 3's powerful grip on audiences craving justice-themed narratives.
According to Good Data FUNdex, the drama claimed the No. 1 position in TV-OTT buzz rankings for the period of November 17-23. Kinolights recognized the franchise as a content empire ruler, signaling strong potential for future installments.
Audience reactions have been mixed between praising the long-awaited satisfaction of the show's formula and questioning some plot elements, as captured in discussions titled 'The Taste We Waited For' vs 'Lack of Plausibility'... eye-for-eye catharsis explodes.
The show continues to expand its narrative scope with Yoon Si-yoon's compelling villain evolution, storylines involving Noblesse scams targeting vulnerable parents, international shooting locations, and growing tensions within the Rainbow Taxi team that promise explosive developments in December episodes.
With its origins in webtoon material and inspiration from real-crime events, Taxi Driver 3 appears poised to achieve legendary status within the franchise, setting the stage for potential sequels and expanded universe content.
