Ep 4. Episode 4

The Uncanny Counter is a Korean series filled with action, fantasy, and a hint of humor. The first episode, titled "Episode One," introduces viewers to our main characters - Mun, Soo-ho, Ga-moon, and Do-ha as they confront demons that have entered our world. The series follows them as they balance their everyday lives with their mission as the Counters, the protectors of the human world. More often than not, we see these counterts clashing with other-worldly beings.

By episode 4, Episode 4, the story has expanded further as we see our characters facing a demon unlike anything they've faced before. The episode opens with Mun and Soo-ho stopping a pair of demons who attempted to attack a family. Baffled at how these demons seemed different from the usual, they wander back to the headquarters once the mission ends. There, they discover that Seung-heon, their boss, has been poisoned.

This new threat also raises tension within the group as Ga-moon and Do-ha opt for going on a separate mission. Mun grows suspicious, wondering if he's the only one who doesn't know why the two are acting this way. This is where the audience sees more of the group's dynamics in this episode, with tension running high and emotions coming to the surface as the counterts explore the root of their suspicions.

The action picks up again when Mun and Soo-ho set off to investigate the poison supplier. One of the most engaging sequences happens in this episode since Mun, who was previously unmasked for being a Counter, now wears a disguise that he removes at the critical moment. His transformation into a Counter adds to the tension of the scene, making it one of the standout moments of the episode. Additionally, the episode highlights how important the demons and their interactions with humans are to the series.

Overall, Episode 4 of The Uncanny Counter is a solid installment of the series that keeps the plot moving while developing the characters’ dynamics. It's a good watch, highlighted by the high-level fight sequences and the story's continued careful balancing of humor, action, and fantasy. It's quite an enjoyable installment, pointing out that mystery and treachery await in the future episodes. Fans of The Uncanny Counter will appreciate this episode and the way it progressed the overall plot, hinting at great things to come.