Uses his obsession with dark subjects constructively to protect society.
The film utilizes the "Sherlock-esque" trope where a brilliant low-ranking officer is hampered by bureaucratic superiors.
A core theme is the diverging paths of individuals subjected to trauma and humiliation.
The film suggests that while environment shapes a person, the internal "emotional intelligence" or lack thereof determines whether one becomes a protector or a predator. 2. Institutional Incompetence and the Lone Outsider