MaxTul OMG!

Okay! Someone here led me to believe that the story wouldn't be that great, and I curse you whoever you were (jk).
I honestly LOVE the story, just seeing grown men handling grown men business (solving crime and kissing) was AMAZING. I loved Max's acting and I think it was perfect. Tul might need to work on his expressions a bit, but I'm going to LOOK PAST THAT because this was nearly perfect. I loved the color choices, and the subdued music in the series. it was the PERFECT choice. I loved how they kept the kids' storylines muted and minimal. And, and and, I genuinely loved the chemistry and story. I want to say more, but I also don't want to spoil. But, when I realized who it was, it made me want to smack a b. Come on, how are you going to be this heartless, bruh? I loved it though, and great, GREAT acting for this character until the very last moment

So, if you're looking to invest in a show that will bring a little action and thrill and romance to you, please watch this.

My only issue was that we didn't get to see final little kiss at the end of the series. That would have sealed the deal for me.
Give this a go! It's so so so underrated! I hope to see a new show from MaxTul soon.

Side Note: Max's adorable update on Valentine's. <3

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What's the Motive?

OK. That's the main thing about this drama. It's just "okay".
Mos had good acting skills in my opinion, he was trying HARD to create some chemistry that lacked from Isbanky's end. I don't know how to explain it, but it felt hollow to me. I mean, if you're going to act, ACT. There were some great moments though. I feel like the first two episodes had Isbanky's best acting chops. Then, the 7th episode did. But, that's about it. He looked like a sullen baby throughout the rest of the time. I honestly hope they pick up a new storyline other than the same thing over and over and over again of them getting jealous, splitting up, and then getting back together again.

I think some dramas of recent past have shown us that there can be SO much more depth. KP and MOD come to mind with regard to this. But the most disappointing part was, it took less than two episodes for the so called rivalry to end.

If you want to watch it, please go ahead. But, don't expect anything different from the other college+friends dramas that you've seen after episode two. That's truly where the best parts of the show are. It's so sad to see a show with so much potential devolve so quickly.

Another highlight is Isbanky's song. But, that's it for me. I'm still going to watch season 2, praying that they do something truly special. If they don't, I'll be back to praying that a certain show I love does actually end up with a season 2. :)

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I've seriously NEVER laughed so hard in my life!

This mini series was one punch after another, with laughter that is. I think I last laughed this hard when I watched Kang Ha Neul-Kim Woo Bin starrer Twenty. Actually, I laughed even harder at THIS. I've rewatched it at least seven times, if not more. If you need something to laugh with, and to tickle your funny bone. THIS IS IT!

Honestly, I've never seen a misunderstanding go so RIGHT! I know people have MANY interpretations of the ending. In my personal (!!!!!) opinion, I think they realized they actually started having feelings for each other, and wanted to stay together. Although, I would still love the platonic ending. Also, the last scene is like himbo + nerd = forever
EITHER WAY. This is a beautiful piece of work! Please, spare an hour and thirty six minutes. I threw my neck out laughing. You can do it too! hahahaha

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Not For the Faint of Heart!

Here's the thing I want to mention about this drama, it's forcing you to see the world through its eyes. It's taking you the extremes of human depravity. I don't see a single hint of anyone condoning this kind of depraved behavior in the show. But, I can understand if people don't find it an easy Watch.
However, I love how they've portrayed Social Issues, I love Nanno, and I love, love, love gorey thrillers, so this was AMAZING for me. It has a teeny teeny teeny tiny bit of romance. and that's just it. that's it. And, I love that.
Honestly, I'm here for this drama, because it did change my mind about a few things.
Anyway, watch it with caution, definitely not for those who are faint of heart or are scared of blood. But, if you like a strong, unwavering, and unemotional female lead as a narrator, you truly will love this!

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Realism, Individualism, and Love.

As someone who suffers from depression, the journey can get a little lonely. And, once it stops being lonely, it's very difficult to break my habits and let people in, especially if I don't trust them. I love this drama for two reasons:
a) The realistic portrayal of one of the results of having depression, i.e., need for self reliance. You only trust yourself and no one else. Everyone in your life either gave up on you or treated you with acute absentmindedness and neglect. I see so much of myself in her and my mother in hers.
b) The absolutely beautiful acting by the leads. My goodness, both of them are yearning for love, and are depressed. It's obvious that even though he's "positive", he's suffering from depression. He has separation anxiety and is yearning deeply for love. He doesn't trust others either, however, he loves people and therefore, brings himself to the point wherein he doesn't distrust them. Hyo Rin's absolutely amazing as well. In that, she doesn't play the character in a "crazy" or overstated way. I often see that that's how having depression or anxiety is described, whilst people can have their overheated moments, just like someone without either of those, most of them are calm and quiet, just looking to get through life everyday. I love them both so so much for these roles.

I have ONE problem with this though, and it's only that it was too short. This could've done with another episode or maybe two more, at most. This would have fleshed out the struggles/confrontations that both characters were required to have with themselves, each other, and everyone around them.

Finally, I would love to watch this again, because, GOD, it's kind of life changing. Well done for the story writers, the directors, the music producers, and everyone involved.

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