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Night Watchman's Journal Episode 1
7 people found this review helpful
So far so good. It's unique, at least for what I've seen in Joseon Era dramas. There is a lot more Fantasy going on that I had expected, but I quite enjoyed that aspect of the first episode, and the effects are actually pretty decent.
The plot feels a bit confusing at first, but things start to fall into place as the episode progresses. The first episode is the background of the characters, and none of our main actors have appeared yet. However, the actors I have seen are really quite amazing, and I can only expect as much from the main actors for the rest of the series.
I can't see any reason not to continue watching this drama.
The plot feels a bit confusing at first, but things start to fall into place as the episode progresses. The first episode is the background of the characters, and none of our main actors have appeared yet. However, the actors I have seen are really quite amazing, and I can only expect as much from the main actors for the rest of the series.
I can't see any reason not to continue watching this drama.
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It's Okay, That's Love Episode 2
6 people found this review helpful
This episode was just as great as the first, and really made me look forward to the rest of the drama. The soundtrack is extremely flattering.
Although we don't see much of Do Kyung Soo, his small appearances have great impact. Lee Kwang Soo is also impressive with his acting skills, playing a character with turrets is extremely difficult and he pulls it off very well. The leads also have great chemistry, and I feel that they are able to add something to their difficult characters.
The plot continues to impress with it's originality, as do the characters.
I can already tell that this drama is going to be fantastic.
Although we don't see much of Do Kyung Soo, his small appearances have great impact. Lee Kwang Soo is also impressive with his acting skills, playing a character with turrets is extremely difficult and he pulls it off very well. The leads also have great chemistry, and I feel that they are able to add something to their difficult characters.
The plot continues to impress with it's originality, as do the characters.
I can already tell that this drama is going to be fantastic.
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Marriage, Not Dating Episode 5
7 people found this review helpful
This episode was a brilliant s**t storm, literally. The comedy in this episode didn't stop for a second, neither did the growing love between characters. Finally love triangles are being formed, and little by little things are being revealed and more questions are being asked. By far one of the best episodes, so far, for comedy alone. I'm excited to see where these relationships go.
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Liar Game Episode 1
4 people found this review helpful
When watching the first episode, you have to objective. This isn't like the Japanese version or the manga, and at first it irked me to my core... But, after completing the first episode I feel that it has a lot of potential to be a brilliant take on the original.
Now putting the original aside, the acting in the drama has been good so far (the only thing I can complain about is not casting Shin Sung Rok as Akiyama's character). The overall feel of the show is refreshing, it feels different to the number of dramas coming out now, it's more thrilling and keep you on the edge of your seat (and thank god it's not a detective/murder thriller). The show's concept matches the feel of the manga quite well, so it definitely has a chance of matching the success of the original Japanese version.
All that aside, this show still isn't the Liar Game I had been expecting. Nevertheless, the story still managed to grab me and keep me entertained, so I am looking forward to what this version can bring forth to the already exceptional Liar Game series.
Now putting the original aside, the acting in the drama has been good so far (the only thing I can complain about is not casting Shin Sung Rok as Akiyama's character). The overall feel of the show is refreshing, it feels different to the number of dramas coming out now, it's more thrilling and keep you on the edge of your seat (and thank god it's not a detective/murder thriller). The show's concept matches the feel of the manga quite well, so it definitely has a chance of matching the success of the original Japanese version.
All that aside, this show still isn't the Liar Game I had been expecting. Nevertheless, the story still managed to grab me and keep me entertained, so I am looking forward to what this version can bring forth to the already exceptional Liar Game series.
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Night Watchman's Journal Episode 2
4 people found this review helpful
This episode has officially sealed the deal on reserving two hours of my life, ever week, for The Night Watchmen's Journal. This drama has already done the unexpected, and it continues to surprise me.
The first half of the episode is, again, background story, and we have yet to see the main characters as adults.
I'm excited to see where this story goes, and what surprises they are going to throw our way.
I'm not particularly fond of historical dramas, and I usually tend to drop then within the first few episodes, but I have a feeling this drama is going to keep me enthralled and watching all 20 episodes.
The first half of the episode is, again, background story, and we have yet to see the main characters as adults.
I'm excited to see where this story goes, and what surprises they are going to throw our way.
I'm not particularly fond of historical dramas, and I usually tend to drop then within the first few episodes, but I have a feeling this drama is going to keep me enthralled and watching all 20 episodes.
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Hi! School - Love On Episode 2
4 people found this review helpful
BROMANCE!!! I am so happy that Sungyeol and Woohyun end up having a bromance in this show, I was worried they were going to be enemies. On another Infinite note, Infinite F did an amazing job with their song for the OST.
About the actual drama, the second episode really amped up the anticipation for the rest of this drama. It was more comedic (I feel) than the first episode, and also allowed us a little bit more knowledge in the backgrounds of the characters and how they live their lives.
But still, the concerns remain. The drama is starting to have an Heirs feel to it, at least where bullying and what not in concerned, but I guess we will have to wait and see. One episode a week, I don't know if this show is going to have enough momentum to keep me interested that long. And the age difference between the leads still gets me every time I see her. Other than that, I can't really nit pick too much without seeming like I'm looking for something wrong. So I will just say, overall, this was a very incite-full and entertaining episode.
About the actual drama, the second episode really amped up the anticipation for the rest of this drama. It was more comedic (I feel) than the first episode, and also allowed us a little bit more knowledge in the backgrounds of the characters and how they live their lives.
But still, the concerns remain. The drama is starting to have an Heirs feel to it, at least where bullying and what not in concerned, but I guess we will have to wait and see. One episode a week, I don't know if this show is going to have enough momentum to keep me interested that long. And the age difference between the leads still gets me every time I see her. Other than that, I can't really nit pick too much without seeming like I'm looking for something wrong. So I will just say, overall, this was a very incite-full and entertaining episode.
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Fated to Love You Episode 6
8 people found this review helpful
The differences in plot are really starting to show up now, and they feel quite natural. I think that the writers did a great job with the adaption, though some of the characters feel overdone or quite bland I can overlook it simply because the story is still keeping me very interested. I'm looking forward to next week's episodes.
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Liar Game Episode 2
3 people found this review helpful
I have given up comparing this adaption to the original, because alone, this adaption is actually quite intriguing. Nevertheless, for the sake of a fair review, I will compare this adaption to the original Japanese version (but not the manga).
This episode picks up the pace, a little bit. There's much more going on now, and we finally get into the details of the characters and the nitty gritty of the actual Liar Game show within the drama. One good thing about this adaption is that it goes into the reasons for the game, the selection process, and the background of the characters much faster than the Japanese version (which took two seasons to get everything out), granted, there are still things that are a mystery, but I feel that the pacing of this drama is nice and steady (and I actually think it's matching the pace of the original Japanese version very well with all of the added plot lines and what not)
Lee Sang Yoon still doesn't feel like an Akiyama, but I can tell he is doing his best and I'm satisfied with the character he is bringing to the table (but again, he is no Matsuda Shota). Shin Sung Rok is also doing surprisingly well with his character, and his casting doesn't feel so regrettable anymore.
Overall, the adaption is doing a good job of carrying the story line and presenting things in a new light rather than just a copy of the original series. There is a lot of potential here, though there is still ten episodes left and plenty of room to anger Liar Game fans. Fingers crossed that they keep up this momentum and make us beg for more.
But I think the only way a Liar Games fan will be able to enjoy this show is if they stay objective and don't compare and contrast the two, because really, I'm enjoying this series quite well so far and I'm excited for more.
This episode picks up the pace, a little bit. There's much more going on now, and we finally get into the details of the characters and the nitty gritty of the actual Liar Game show within the drama. One good thing about this adaption is that it goes into the reasons for the game, the selection process, and the background of the characters much faster than the Japanese version (which took two seasons to get everything out), granted, there are still things that are a mystery, but I feel that the pacing of this drama is nice and steady (and I actually think it's matching the pace of the original Japanese version very well with all of the added plot lines and what not)
Lee Sang Yoon still doesn't feel like an Akiyama, but I can tell he is doing his best and I'm satisfied with the character he is bringing to the table (but again, he is no Matsuda Shota). Shin Sung Rok is also doing surprisingly well with his character, and his casting doesn't feel so regrettable anymore.
Overall, the adaption is doing a good job of carrying the story line and presenting things in a new light rather than just a copy of the original series. There is a lot of potential here, though there is still ten episodes left and plenty of room to anger Liar Game fans. Fingers crossed that they keep up this momentum and make us beg for more.
But I think the only way a Liar Games fan will be able to enjoy this show is if they stay objective and don't compare and contrast the two, because really, I'm enjoying this series quite well so far and I'm excited for more.
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It's Okay, That's Love Episode 1
4 people found this review helpful
First things first, the soundtrack in this drama is flipping awesome.
Second, I had no idea that D.O (Do Kyung Soo) was that good of an actor. I love his character, and it's really nice seeing him in a different light.
Third, the characters and the story are already incredibly unique and mesmerizing. The actors are brilliant, and their characters are written very well. Each person feels different from the cliche norm that we are used to seeing in dramas. The plot is also incredibly unique, with action, comedy, romance, and mental problems, it's all very entertaining and heart wrenching at the same time.
I'm really looking forward to this drama.
Second, I had no idea that D.O (Do Kyung Soo) was that good of an actor. I love his character, and it's really nice seeing him in a different light.
Third, the characters and the story are already incredibly unique and mesmerizing. The actors are brilliant, and their characters are written very well. Each person feels different from the cliche norm that we are used to seeing in dramas. The plot is also incredibly unique, with action, comedy, romance, and mental problems, it's all very entertaining and heart wrenching at the same time.
I'm really looking forward to this drama.
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The first episode was dynamic, intriguing, and kept me interested for the full 60 minutes. The premise is original and thought provoking, and left me wanting more.
The acting is superb. I'm constantly surprised by the actors and how well they have grasped their characters, even though the characters feel very complex and we have yet to see very much of them.
Overall I am looking forward to the upcoming episodes and seeing where this drama goes.
The acting is superb. I'm constantly surprised by the actors and how well they have grasped their characters, even though the characters feel very complex and we have yet to see very much of them.
Overall I am looking forward to the upcoming episodes and seeing where this drama goes.
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Trot Lovers Episode 11
3 people found this review helpful
Just when this drama was starting to pick up and become more interesting, it falls flat on it's face with the cliche and overdone. Despite the fact that this drama has thrown us the oldest card in the deck, it is still decently watchable (though I would say it's kind of a waste of time at this point unless they pull something original and clever at the very end, which is highly unlikely).
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ST Aka to Shiro no Sousa File Episode 1
1 people found this review helpful
The first episode was way better than I was expecting. It definitely held true to the sp, and at some points, I thought it was better than the sp. This drama is great, it feels new and unique in the crime genre. It's a comedy, but it also has deep morals. It feels, almost at times, like a Japanese Sherlock Holmes.
And even if you haven't watched the sp, it's not exactly necessary to understand what's going on (though I do highly recommend watching it first).
And even if you haven't watched the sp, it's not exactly necessary to understand what's going on (though I do highly recommend watching it first).
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Temptation Episode 1
2 people found this review helpful
The first episode was intriguing, but nothing to write home about. It dragged on within the first ten minutes, and there was almost too much going on at once to keep track of everything. The actors did a decent job, but I already find a few characters annoying. Overall, I already have a sense as to where this series is going, and I'm not too thrilled with it. Here's to hoping that this series gets better as we go along...
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