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PENTHESILEA
Greece
A rough Diamond which gradually smooths.Still a Gem,right?
The Devil Judge left me with a void.I was waiting too long for Ji Sung and Adamas to fill this void.No need to say he is one of my favorite actors and i will always follow his projects.
Too much talk about this.People hate it.Some others love it.But noone is indifferent!
Apparently i belong to the latters.No matter the hatred this series receives,i will defend it!
So here are all my thoughts about it.
Music: 6 AMAZING OSTs,6 beautiful,melodic and sensual songs.You will never skip the Outro.All plays in turns there and you will add them in your playlist for maximum pleasure!
"All About You" stole my ❤! And " Rain On Me" made me wanna dance!
Cast/Acting : Too many stars shines in Adamas.Stellar performances.Every actor contributed with his/hers passionate,realistic,brilliant acting.
I thought Ji Sung would be the scene stealer and ofc his acting is incredible.But everyone's acting is at Top Tiers.
Noone was "less" good than anyone.
Production /Direction/Cinematography:I may sound like a broken record when i have to analyze this part of a KDrama,but i can't find better words.Best Value and quality.Brilliant.Stunning.Excellent.Perfect!
I think it is easier to find a KDrama with poor quality and issues,as 90% of them,are indeed Top Notch regarding these features.I thought Insider had the best Cinematography of 2022.Adamas stole the scepter and left it in Second place.And i don't think any other Drama until the end of the year will surpass it.
Iam sorry iam repeating myself but the filmmaking here is PERFECT!Every scene,shot,angle and frame could easily be a painting to hang it in your living room!Yes this series made me too excited about cinematography,i can talk hours about it!I just wanna say the film crew deserves special thanks along with all the talented actors.
About chairman's residence,iam speechless.I mean is this place even real?Lol!Estate?Mansion?Because definitely i can't call it house!
Characters:
The Twins: Prosecutor is hot-headed, acts impulsively.He is loud, makes irrational choices.He has brains but most of the time rushes to solve evrything and he makes mistakes. He is scared to jump from a 2m wall.Like a normal human being!How cool is that?I loved all his flaws and weaknesses just because he is a "real" character.The Writer let the smart and heroic side to the other twin to balance things..Writer is the voice of logic.More "perfect" than his brother. Smart,witty,he can turn a bad situation at his benefit.He acts only after he had everything planned.He is always few steps ahead.Not as sentimental as his brother,he keeps few secrets too.It would be annoying and even silly for both twins to be super smart, super brave and super efficient in everything.This significant difference makes the twin characters unique and interesting.
The Reporter:She messes and complicates things.Actually she is one of the main key players and she is a great help to brothers' plans but she has her own way.She is a very important character .A base character ,big part of the story is built around her.Yes she is "that annoying character" we can't avoid it!Once again we have to suck it and endure this.(although other female chars shines brighter than her in this Drama)She is not stupid.She is brave enough to get herself in the center of the events.She is more compatible with the Prosecutor,in terms of personality.
The Chairman:The main Villain(played ofc by -who else than Lee Kyung Young.-You can't call yourself a Kdrama fan if you don't know him.Lol!)He is the utmost bad guy and the not so much of a bad guy,until he becomes again the ultimate villain.Confused?Yes the scale of his "evilness" varies from episode to episode!
Ms Kwon,the Butler:From the first minute she appears on screen you hate her.Like really -really hate her guts.The actress did an amazing job for sure!And yes indeed the Butler always knows everything.She keeps all the dirty secrets of the family and her involvement in the story is crucial.
Eun Hye Soo,
The Daughter in-Law!A great and intriguing female character(Finally!!!)Cold.Smart.She carries a lot of pain and she wants revenge.She calculates everything.She knows how to handle situations and avoid traps.She is bold and not afraid to make hard decisions.I don't know if there is a term but i can describe this role as "a negative character development"Almost in the whole Drama we get to see one face, one aspect of her character.One side.But in latter episodes she is like Janus coin!Two-sided, a well hidden shady side,a scary one.For me the most interesting character.Not likeable but you definitely can't ignore her. The King is Dead.Long Live The Queen!
Story/Plot:
Ok let me be a nagger here.
So many complains."pace is too slow..is so boring..nothing really happens.Story and acting is so lame."
I mean seriously people?Yes it is a slow paced.Is 16 hourly episodes but every episode gives us a little somehing.The structure of the plot is build-up by layers.The story is unfolding with the right dose.Not too slow,not too fast.What exactly expected?To reveal all within 6 episodes and the next 10 will be just fillers and unnecessary romance?I was afraid i got bored easily based on the bad reviews.For me the "trick" is always the first episode.If i don't drop the drama after ep 1 most likely i will watch it non-stop.There are dramas which need extra patience and Adamas is one of them.I do not find this bad as long as there are interesting characters and a story which makes sense.It is not sloppy.It is not bad written and executed.Is an intriguing drama.
The main leads are not the super heroes who can solve everything in 5 minutes,take out all the bad guys and live happily ever after!Whats the point if everything was served to us fast and easy?Yes i know iam the Devil's Advocate here.But someone should be, because is a pity good Dramas like this fall in a fire pit. Ji Sung once again shines,in this double role.Prosecutor and writer has 2 totally different personalities.Never once you are confused about who is who.The annount of effort and dedication he puts here is amazing. So please, saying his acting was lame, is unrealistic.Fan of him or not it doesn't matter.He can act, he has tons of talent and noone can doubt it.
Twists and turns here and there,strategically planted.Not too many but trust me they come with a Big Bang! It is not an "awe" situation every 10 minutes.As i said the key here is patience.This is one of those Series the villain is so damn genius,a true mastermind,you think he deserves to win over the good guys!
The story is set like a chess game.Every player,pawn and every move is brilliant.Traps and catches.Betrayals.Noone can trust anyone.Every alliance is too fragile,easily can shift at any time.So if someone thinks this is boring...i rest my case!
Debates,arguments and fights i bet will occur within us,the viewers,after today's last episode.Iam not spoiling anything.I just convey my opinion.Yes it wasn't exactly what expected BUT I LOVED IT!Not the typical ending.not the "orthodox" one.You can call it a tiny plot twist.And i don't mind at all i didn't get the expected ending.The writer(not the twin!)fooled us here.Nicely done!No complains.
I believe every review is helpful.Take the best out of each one.Judge by yourself.Give it a try,watch 1 or 2 episodes(remember,Patience!) and why not?Take a leap of faith.You won't regret it!
Too much talk about this.People hate it.Some others love it.But noone is indifferent!
Apparently i belong to the latters.No matter the hatred this series receives,i will defend it!
So here are all my thoughts about it.
Music: 6 AMAZING OSTs,6 beautiful,melodic and sensual songs.You will never skip the Outro.All plays in turns there and you will add them in your playlist for maximum pleasure!
"All About You" stole my ❤! And " Rain On Me" made me wanna dance!
Cast/Acting : Too many stars shines in Adamas.Stellar performances.Every actor contributed with his/hers passionate,realistic,brilliant acting.
I thought Ji Sung would be the scene stealer and ofc his acting is incredible.But everyone's acting is at Top Tiers.
Noone was "less" good than anyone.
Production /Direction/Cinematography:I may sound like a broken record when i have to analyze this part of a KDrama,but i can't find better words.Best Value and quality.Brilliant.Stunning.Excellent.Perfect!
I think it is easier to find a KDrama with poor quality and issues,as 90% of them,are indeed Top Notch regarding these features.I thought Insider had the best Cinematography of 2022.Adamas stole the scepter and left it in Second place.And i don't think any other Drama until the end of the year will surpass it.
Iam sorry iam repeating myself but the filmmaking here is PERFECT!Every scene,shot,angle and frame could easily be a painting to hang it in your living room!Yes this series made me too excited about cinematography,i can talk hours about it!I just wanna say the film crew deserves special thanks along with all the talented actors.
About chairman's residence,iam speechless.I mean is this place even real?Lol!Estate?Mansion?Because definitely i can't call it house!
Characters:
The Twins: Prosecutor is hot-headed, acts impulsively.He is loud, makes irrational choices.He has brains but most of the time rushes to solve evrything and he makes mistakes. He is scared to jump from a 2m wall.Like a normal human being!How cool is that?I loved all his flaws and weaknesses just because he is a "real" character.The Writer let the smart and heroic side to the other twin to balance things..Writer is the voice of logic.More "perfect" than his brother. Smart,witty,he can turn a bad situation at his benefit.He acts only after he had everything planned.He is always few steps ahead.Not as sentimental as his brother,he keeps few secrets too.It would be annoying and even silly for both twins to be super smart, super brave and super efficient in everything.This significant difference makes the twin characters unique and interesting.
The Reporter:She messes and complicates things.Actually she is one of the main key players and she is a great help to brothers' plans but she has her own way.She is a very important character .A base character ,big part of the story is built around her.Yes she is "that annoying character" we can't avoid it!Once again we have to suck it and endure this.(although other female chars shines brighter than her in this Drama)She is not stupid.She is brave enough to get herself in the center of the events.She is more compatible with the Prosecutor,in terms of personality.
The Chairman:The main Villain(played ofc by -who else than Lee Kyung Young.-You can't call yourself a Kdrama fan if you don't know him.Lol!)He is the utmost bad guy and the not so much of a bad guy,until he becomes again the ultimate villain.Confused?Yes the scale of his "evilness" varies from episode to episode!
Ms Kwon,the Butler:From the first minute she appears on screen you hate her.Like really -really hate her guts.The actress did an amazing job for sure!And yes indeed the Butler always knows everything.She keeps all the dirty secrets of the family and her involvement in the story is crucial.
Eun Hye Soo,
The Daughter in-Law!A great and intriguing female character(Finally!!!)Cold.Smart.She carries a lot of pain and she wants revenge.She calculates everything.She knows how to handle situations and avoid traps.She is bold and not afraid to make hard decisions.I don't know if there is a term but i can describe this role as "a negative character development"Almost in the whole Drama we get to see one face, one aspect of her character.One side.But in latter episodes she is like Janus coin!Two-sided, a well hidden shady side,a scary one.For me the most interesting character.Not likeable but you definitely can't ignore her. The King is Dead.Long Live The Queen!
Story/Plot:
Ok let me be a nagger here.
So many complains."pace is too slow..is so boring..nothing really happens.Story and acting is so lame."
I mean seriously people?Yes it is a slow paced.Is 16 hourly episodes but every episode gives us a little somehing.The structure of the plot is build-up by layers.The story is unfolding with the right dose.Not too slow,not too fast.What exactly expected?To reveal all within 6 episodes and the next 10 will be just fillers and unnecessary romance?I was afraid i got bored easily based on the bad reviews.For me the "trick" is always the first episode.If i don't drop the drama after ep 1 most likely i will watch it non-stop.There are dramas which need extra patience and Adamas is one of them.I do not find this bad as long as there are interesting characters and a story which makes sense.It is not sloppy.It is not bad written and executed.Is an intriguing drama.
The main leads are not the super heroes who can solve everything in 5 minutes,take out all the bad guys and live happily ever after!Whats the point if everything was served to us fast and easy?Yes i know iam the Devil's Advocate here.But someone should be, because is a pity good Dramas like this fall in a fire pit. Ji Sung once again shines,in this double role.Prosecutor and writer has 2 totally different personalities.Never once you are confused about who is who.The annount of effort and dedication he puts here is amazing. So please, saying his acting was lame, is unrealistic.Fan of him or not it doesn't matter.He can act, he has tons of talent and noone can doubt it.
Twists and turns here and there,strategically planted.Not too many but trust me they come with a Big Bang! It is not an "awe" situation every 10 minutes.As i said the key here is patience.This is one of those Series the villain is so damn genius,a true mastermind,you think he deserves to win over the good guys!
The story is set like a chess game.Every player,pawn and every move is brilliant.Traps and catches.Betrayals.Noone can trust anyone.Every alliance is too fragile,easily can shift at any time.So if someone thinks this is boring...i rest my case!
Debates,arguments and fights i bet will occur within us,the viewers,after today's last episode.Iam not spoiling anything.I just convey my opinion.Yes it wasn't exactly what expected BUT I LOVED IT!Not the typical ending.not the "orthodox" one.You can call it a tiny plot twist.And i don't mind at all i didn't get the expected ending.The writer(not the twin!)fooled us here.Nicely done!No complains.
I believe every review is helpful.Take the best out of each one.Judge by yourself.Give it a try,watch 1 or 2 episodes(remember,Patience!) and why not?Take a leap of faith.You won't regret it!
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