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Delightfully Deceitful korean drama review
Dropped 6/16
Delightfully Deceitful
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by viking
Sep 7, 2023
6 of 16 episodes seen
Dropped
Overall 5.0
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

Failed Potential.


I'm disappointed in this show. Really.

We had an excellent first episode setting up the Main Character (Lee Ro Um) and her backstory, as well as her apathetic view of the world in contrast to the hugely empathetic Han Moo Young.

Despite this, there was minimal "plot" and a very bland environment that stalled progress. Lee Ro Um's character had immense potential given the complexity of her past, but such trauma and desire to investigate the real killer of her estranged parents are not present. In fact, it's actually insane that they gave such depth to her character and proceeded to throw it away for the dullness of the scenes.

I understand that the point of the show is for them to work together to take down "bad guys." But the way that it was framed felt sloppy and a collision of personalities without any incentive for the audience to continue watching. Little humour. Little drama. It reminded me of the dynamic between the main characters of Catch the Ghost (without the comedy.)

Dialogue heavy dramas can work, but they require good script and visuals. This show had that in the first episode, but I can't say I was seeing it after that.

Hopefully I can pick it up again.
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