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Hard to rate
I thought a long time what to rate it. I actually wanted to rate it 7, but then I looked at other dramas I rated a 7 and thought this doesn't deserve that rating. There are just too many flaws. Such as:-The story has too many logical inconsitencies and makes no sense, neither time travel mechanics wise, nor characters and their motivations, nor various plot twists make sense when put together. It was clearly a story that focused on generating dramatic situations rather then being clever or well written.
-Dropped plot points that were never explained like the bald assasin from the future or why was the antagonist allowed to see the future since childhood, why did child ml know the future too etc.
-Too many over the top action scenes like FL falling down the stairway and shooting mid flight.
-Some of the ML McGyver's like shooting cola capable of knocking out soldiers (or killing them, not sure which) are implausbile too, starting from the very first airplane scene
-The antagonists are incompetent. Even considering their motives revealed in later episodes, they still do stupid shit they shouldn't have done like surrounding protagonists in a tight circle and aiming at them with guns (friendly fire guaranteed)
-The post apocalyptic future is radiocative so every time traveler is contained, but actually they don't suffer any consequence and look and live healthy. Also FL and her father walk in gas masks outside, but actually they don't need them and are fine without them too. guess the masks are just for fashion.
-The character of FL is annoying, childish, withholds information from ML for no reason and is quite dumb. Still she grew on me eventually, but she's not some cool FL like she could have been if she was written better. Also her saying to the other guy multiple times she didn't kill anyone when she killed at least several dozen people in the future is laughable.
-music was sometimes unfitting and weird
there are some good things tho, such as:
-very good color palette for most scenes, and very good direction and cinematography
-good acting from most people, esepcially from ml and the antagonist
-these two are also the most interesting characters
-the plot prioritizes drama over logic, but it does drama (and melodrama) well
also, this drama is different from many others in the sense that it starts bad and gets better in second half (and also more confusing). it took me several episodes to get invested in this story, but once I was I actually enjoyed watching it
so. I think 6.5 is a fair rating.
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A lot of romance and action.
As a longtime kdrama fan, we don’t really get to see JSW a lot, if anything this was my first time seeing him in a drama. As for PSH, what kdrama fan doesn’t know her. Tbh, I wasn’t expecting a lot from this series since it’s exploring a new setting because usually when you hear kdrama and time-travel, it’s usually a seguek-modern settings.As I was new to JSW, I was able to completely absorb his character without other influences like his previous character(which apparently, after researches, he usually plays charismatic and suit-and-tie type of characters), the caster did well with him. As for PSH, Since I’ve watched most if not, all of her main lead dramas, I kind of expected how she would bring out her character, but I should say she had improved on her kissing scenes! XDXD If you’ve also watch her previous works, she’s always been known to be a kissing statue, even partnered with the kissing guru LMH(if your what I mean), but this time, I’m not sure if it’s all thanks to JSW, but she really gave life to her character, not only in those scenes but even during moments with her dad, somehow and most of the time PSH had always given me these idol vibes(where it’s way more important to look pretty and reserved than to act for the sake of the character- just my observation tho)..
As for the storyline, I’m personally the type to really like easy to understand plots and as this is a science time-travel, expect some very deep physics going on, but really, I really commend how it was told rather than on the storyline itself, because I think if you’re a fan of quantum theories, there would be a lot of holes and you’d complain, but if not, I think this drama gives you the balance between drama and science. You know, just enough for you to get your mind going. Plot twist is of course a given, but I’d be giving out tmi if I say more.
Although, maybe being used to big screen quality of post-apocalyptic CGIs this drama might give you a few head shakes, but nothing you can’t ignore. But if you arent really used to post-apocalyptic CGIs, then maybe you won’t even notice.
Overall, it was a great ride. Sth I’d recommend for its genre. It has a great balance of romance-science-action going on. Plus of course the dark family background of the villain, it’s a kdrama factor so I won’t comment anything on it.
Enjoy :)
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Best sci-fi drama ever watched
The actors did a mind blowing job in portraying their respective characters. The leads were amazing. I just love seo hae. How brave and courageous a lady she is. This movie also gives a small message in between that we should not take anything or anyone for granted and must understand their values before we end up losing it.It shows that the things which we used to take for granted like antibiotics, fresh food, decent house and clothing etc.Besides the concept of time traveller and paradox are also shown though it could be even more defined and clear as those are advance level physics which require knowledge in that field. Nevermind!
Overall everything was amazing though the last episode seems a bit mind boggling but got it later on..!
For all those who love sci-fi and action related dramas.., this series is a must watch.
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There is no myth
Story could have been better, started fine until after the third episode, music is not inline with the story, it just one of those good series, the quantum story could have been better.will i rewatch, if you like series that involves physics and engineering you will be dissapointed, however if you like a good series because of the cast, this is a good choice.
there is no myth in the series, just did not attained the full potential of the story. never the less it is a good story.
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Total Disappointment :(
I honestly really wanted to like this drama since I love both PSH and CSW. The overall idea was supposed to be a really cool time travel drama. The execution however was really poor and the cast seems a bit off. PSH didn’t look like warriar (she is more on the softer side) and the leading actor and actress are obviously not in love at all. Their age difference obviously did not help. They were supposed to be madly in love, yet there wasn’t even enough time or drama for that to happen.The drama was really hard to follow and had a hard time trying maintain my interest. Not to mention there were many plot holes that leave me puzzled till the end. I felt I kinda know the message but it was poorly delivered.
Unless you love the main actors snd actress, don’t waste your time. There are far more better Korean drama to watch.
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Very Timey Wimey
This drama really gets your brain thinking. It gets you thinking overtime trying to figure out whats going on. But its a great drama. The acting was amazing and the story line was great too. I think the leads had good chemistry and worked well together. It was all going well until it almost came to the end of the drama. Now if your scrolling through the comments trying to find opinions and possible answers to the ending i have my opinion. Since Han Tae Sul killed himself the war ended. No more nuclear bombing= no one died. Since this happened Seo Hae never had to loose her mother. Never had to live in the bunker. And never had to grow up in a nuclear waste land. Which then leads to the point where she never went to the uploader to save Han Tae Sul and stop the war. And never fell in love with Han Tae Sul. Which is why she disappeared. Han Tae Sul ends up back at the very beginning on episode 1 on the plane, (I don't quite understand why he remembers.) But with all his memories intact from the previous timeline i think he starts to hallucinate Seo Hae since he doesn't want to come to the conclusion she no longer exists (at least that version of her). The younger version of Seo Hae still exists but this is a child version of her that never gets to experience the nuclear war that kills almost everyone including her mother. Obvious;y you dont have to take my word on it afterall its my opinion and im not forcing it on anyone. But overall the drama was okay. I don'y exactly regret watching it but i only gave it a rewatch value of 6 because i hate sad endings. And i'm likely not to return to a drama that makes me bawl my eyes out at the end lol.Was this review helpful to you?
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Too many non sense...
This is my first review for a drama. I'll try to explain my point of view without too much spoiler.I've seen a lot of drama and film about time travel, and they all follow certain rules. Here all the principale rules are respected like the temporal paradox (the biggest one) ...
Not following certain rules is not disturbing, but all problems in this drama are on the little details (Like why Seo Hae take the time to sleep when she want to save her father ? Why she's going through a wall for no apparent reason ? How did taesul take the time to build a bunker in 12 hours? Why when sigma is in his workshop we can see the light on his windows, and when he go outside it's the nuclear night ? Do you really think we survive a sandstorm just with a bandana? ) It's these little details that make the drama's credibility not great.
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Ambitious : A series that had a lot going on.. maybe a bit too much, still a good watch though
I actually had high expectations for this series because I'm grateful that SK (South Korea) is blessing us with more Sci-fi action / mystery packed series unlike before. This drama had everything that I wanted from the beginning : A solid cast (Park Shin Hye and ), A good production, An intriguing plot and OSTs that will surely land on your playlist... So what could possibly go wrong with it?? Well, before I discuss the Cons.. Let's first talk about the Pros of the series.PROS
1. An intriguing plot : This series is not meant to be watched in a passing glance because you really need to take your time in watching this one. The mystery of the series unravels as one dives deeper in the story.
2. The pacing of the series is just right : not too fast, not too slow. We get to see the plot unravel as well as the development of the characters.
3. The acting and the choreography for the action or fighting scenes are top knotch. We get to see Park Shin Hye in action. Finally, a badass female lead and not some weak female lead or damsel in distress. (We really need more strong female leads in not just South Korean dramas but also other Asian dramas).
CONS
1. The inconsistency and 'illogicality' of the science in the show which literally may or may not disappoint you if you did not notice it. I understand that this has an intriguing plot but the execution of the science (time paradox, time loop, time travel etc. ) in the story is a bit weak. I find that the supposed sci-fi focus of the show became bland midway. Although, I can definitely say that Sisyphus had a better execution than Alice which was more of a disappointment.
2. I find the romance of the characters (Seo Hae and Han Tae Sul) to be mehhhh... I understand that SK is fond of romantic relationships in their series but I'd rather prefer if they were just friends or comrades instead. This is just an opinion but since Seo Hae and Han Tae Sul had a lot going on in the series that I actually find their relationship to be rushed or dry. Although, I want them to be a couple, it would've been better if it was on the end part of the series is where they will realize that they could've been just more than friends...
3. The ending : it is an open ending that will really leave you hanging because the main issues are still unresolved plus character and plot inconsistencies. I'm hoping for a season 2 for this because there are still important issues that needs to be clarified in the series.
In conclusion, the good balances out the bad in the series. Definitely, a slightly above average or average SK drama for me. It's still a good watch despite the discrepancies in some certain aspects but yeah, other than that. I still enjoyed watching it. Cheers to the great production and effort of all the actors/actresses, production team etc.. :)
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NOT PERFECT BUT STILL AMAZING !!!
DO NOT listen to the low reviews. If you want a unique, interesting and mind-blowing science fiction drama, then THIS IS FOR YOU. But if you're one of those OVER-THINKERS who crave for a PERFECTLY LOGICAL and PERFECTLY PERFECT dramas, then DO NOT WATCH THIS.A lot of people complain about the logic of this drama. But all I can say is: Don't overthink. Don't act like a genius. After all, this is fiction. Not real.
The topic of time travel is a reaaalllyyy difficult one. And sometimes it really becomes not logical. Because that's what it really is. And the fact that they made an awesome story about it while still trying to be kind of reasonable... is very much appreciated by me. I also have a lot of questions and doubts about the things going on here, but I just chose to go with the flow and enjoy this amazing drama. And I hope you will too.
Story [9.5/10]: Okay. The story in general is fantastic. The war, the bombs, the backstories, even the tiniest details— they're all connected. I love how they fill the episodes with backstories because those just hype up the mystery aspect to it. And everytime you see a backstory, you're gonna be like "oohhh so that's what happened. That's why blablablaa." The backstories explain a lot of things here. So don't complain that they have backstories as fillers. Add. Note: It's sometimes confusing what is the present and which is the past, but just try to connect the pieces and you'll get it.
Some people also complain about the plotholes. I mean, I know there are some things illogical about this drama. And some plot holes.. That's why i rated it 9.5 and not 10. But even tho it's sometimes confusing, it just triggers my curious and I end up liking this more.
PLUS this drama has a bit of EVERYTHING. Mystery, drama, romance, etc.. I can't even count my tears in the last episode!
Acting/Cast [9.5/10]: The actors/casts are great. I saw what I expected from them. But there's just something a bit off with the acting... I don't know if it's the fault of the scriptwriters for writing not-so-good lines. Maybe it's their fault and not the actors' fault. But still, as the drama goes on, and because of the skills of the actors, the acting still turned out pretty nice. I guess I was just expecting more.
Music [9/10]: I defenitely love dramas with amazing sound tracks. But Sisyphus is just not my faves in terms of the music. I mean the soundtrack is pretty nice but it just wasn't one of those that will completely get me to love it. That everytime I hear that song, I cry and remember the drama. It's just not one of those. Especially because I've watched a lot of dramas with amazing soundtrack like Hotel Del Luna, Goblin, and Extraordinary you. But don't get me wrong, I still like the bgm and songs in sisyphus... but I think they have to work on more with the music choice and timing.
Rewatch Value [8.5/10]: I defenitely would want to rewatch this. But I'm not too crazy about watching it again because I guess I already got what I wanted. Tho I think sometime in the future, I'll rewatch this because it's amazing.
Overall [9/10]: I WOULD DEFENITELY RECOMMEND THAT YOU WATCH THIS. I LOVE THIS. SERIOUSLY. Don't let the negative reviews confuse you. This is great if YOU LOVE SCI-FI and if YOU'RE NOT A PERFECTIONIST.
I hope this helps. This is my first time writing a review and I just finished watching it yesterday <333
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Failure
No logic included.Why was there a quicksand and a sandstorm in the future? Seoul is not a desert area.
Where were they getting all the bullets from during the war and also in the present time?
Too many unnecessary action and effects that didn’t add up to the storyline at all.
In the tunnel where she’s walking with her dad they see a lot of small children. The war was going on for 15 years so where did those little children come from?
The story is very interesting but the execution of it is just a big failure.
Too many screen mistakes.
It is a interesting story but just too many messy mistakes in the production of it.
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Acting - Amazing. Cast - Brilliant. OST - Perfect. THE ACTUAL STORY - A HEADACHE
Make sure you have some migraine medicine before watching Sisyphus: The Myth - due to the story, you will need it! While the acting was great, along with the cast and OST, my oh my the story didn't live up to it. It wasn't horrible, it wasn't even bad, but it was confusing, and when comparing it to the acting, cast and OST, it is definitely the weakest part of Sisyphus: The Myth.In all due fairness, I personally do not have the greatest track record with understanding time travel, but eventually I understand it. For whatever reason here, I am more confused instead of less confused, as I should be at the point of completion. I wasn't buying into the romance too much, however, with great acting I finally did. The OST is addictive and I know I will be listening to it for a very long time. Also, if you are used to lots of time travel dramas or movies, you will obviously have a better chance of understanding the story.
All in all, I think I expected more, but due to the phenomenal acting especially, it saved the whole drama for me.
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