A must watch!
I binge watched this drama in just 3 days and it was that good.The whole premise was already interesting to me since I love time traveling related stuffs especially to the past of course.
The whole serial killer plotline to family struggles and misunderstanding everything was pure emotional. Even though I kinda guessed all the suspense early in the stage as soon as the murderer was introduced to the story and everything else included, the plot played out so well that i was jutted in my seat to see how the story unfolds.
The writer did an amazing job for the flow of the story and the casts were perfect. The family members from past to present looked like they were family visually as well as their acting was nice.
I loved how the relationships of the parents and daughter, grandfather and grandson everything played out so well including the romance. It wasn't 'outofnowhere i fell in love with u at first sight' kind of drama but it was deep. The most I adored was how Yoon Young and her father's relation sorted out and how she understood his own share of struggle that made him the way he is in the present.
The drama's message too could be comprehended on own's perspective. But for me it was on a positive note, no matter how much we struggle now, we can always change our future by doing the work on our present. Everything we do now we will get the result in our future good/bad.
You should definitely watch this drama if you want thriller, romance, comedy and friendship all in one place.
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One of the most interesting Dramas in 2023
No.Let me rephrase it.One of the most interesting premises in 2023...
Lets break it into some smaller parts.
Music:Although i finished it few minutes ago,honestly i don't remember any piece of music,melody or tune.I wasn't distracted by it but i never felt that added something to the Drama.Dull and totally forgettable.
Production was excellent.The direction always gave the right mysterious and suspenseful vibes.Great camera use, too.But what really stands out is the gorgeous,stunning and absolutely brilliant cinematography.The use of lights and shadows,the color tones,everything was such a treat!
Cast & Acting.Iam not really sure how i feel about it.I always have faith in Korean actors to deliver, so i can't say acting failed me here.But it wasn't super exciting and memorable eiher.Sometimes felt flat but not in any case bad.
Story/plot & characters:
This is not a 10.Definitely not.Is not a 9 either.Not to me.
But is a solid 8 and i will explain why.
Ok first of all i have to warn you.
If you are like me who absolutely loves psychological thrillers,heavy plot,dark and twisted story , deep, troubled and insane characters...this is not the case.If you are looking for something like this do not have your hopes high because you will be disappointed.
I started this because iam a crazy fan of Time Travel,Mystery,Serial killers and any dark story.
After finishing it(just a while ago)i can say this was the most fluffy,sweet and adorable crime/mystery/murder Drama i have ever watched.
For my taste this is not good!Lol.But i loved My Perfect Stranger,kept my interest all the way and never bored me,although it was nothing like i was expecting before i started it.
Iam aware the Time Travel type Drama is not an easy theme to create and develop a fully satisfying story.There are always plot holes,issues with the time line and all these.Iam too familiar so i can't judge it harshly.
But the story is engaging,making you dive into it really easy and fast.It is very clear why the time travel happens,why our male lead returned to the past and how the female lead got involved into this too.In other words is an easy to follow story and as ive wrote in another related review,i was too happy the time travel device was a car.(yes ofc Back to the Future huge fan here!)
I don't want to give away any spoilers.Is the kind of series you really have to go blindly into.The main question here is of course "who is the murderer"
So from episode 1 until the very late episodes the writer have you guessing and squishing your brains and making you losing your sleep on your trying to figure out who the hell done those murders!I was like this for many eps in a row.And then i tried to focus on the motive and not the actual killer.And then i gave up.Lmao.Iam too stubborn to quit but i was frustrated for not been able to solve the puzzle.And this is the main reason this drama is so good and the writer did an excellent job to make a story so interesting and enjoyable at the same time.
So why i gave an 8 instead of a perfect 10 or a great 9?
This Drama can easily be somewhere between 7 to 10 depending on what you expect,how much you like time travel series,how heavy you want the plot,if you pay attention to the details,if you love airtight stories and so many other variables.
My Perfect Stranger is the kind of drama which has an interesting story to tell.Is all about the story.Actually it has nothing to do with the characters,as all of them are here to tell and present the story itself.So the characters are the narrative tools.
And this is one of the main reasons i deducted points and gave an 8.
There is no depth or any kind of character development.They are ordinary,simple people living ordinary simple life.Yes of course our main leads are smart and brave enough to get themselves into this mess,but you know, iam sure we all are looking for that one magnificent character to instantly fall inlove with!Here i couldn't find the One!
The only one that got my attention and if i had to choose my fave, would be her,Go Mi Sook.She was evil in her way and the actress who portrayed her did an excellent job.I wish she had more screen time,though.
Iam taking about the characters but i haven't mentioned the main villain yet...No i will not reveal his/her identity,of course not.But i was disappointed by this char as i have never before with any other crime drama.Not only because he/she wasn't the psycho i wanted to see(hahaha)but mostly because the reason/motive for all the murders was such a bummer!Again i cannot say more to spoil anything,iam just justifying my rate.At the end you will be left with few unanswered questions,but is ok i guess.
All in all is a good drama.It has a bit of everything.Time travel,mystery,serial killings,heart warming family bonds,friendships and a sweet romance which doesn't overlap the story.
It wasn't what i wanted to watch when i started it but i never,not once, thought to drop it.
Go for it,it has many to offer if you like to watch something different.
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A lackluster attempt at a time travel murder mystery
The drama has an interesting idea that gets lost between multiple character arcs, loose ends, and a draggy plot. The main characters are likable, but everything else is longwinded and forgettable.One of the biggest issues is too many characters to keep track of. The writers thought it was necessary to drag out the plot by giving each character a meaningless story arc. And, the characters that are actually interesting are reduced to tropey stereotypes. Go Mi Suk is built up to be a super manipulative sociopath who has a keen sense for people's weakness to be used against them. But, she is reduced to a typical troubled teenager who acts up because of family problems and whose only transgression is plagiarism. The murderer is supposed to be a big bad mysterious villain but he turns out to be a stupid, self-serving kid with mommy issues.
If you expect a grand love story, you won't find it here. Yun Hae Jun and Baek Yun Yeong have no romantic chemistry until the very last episode. A lot of their interactions in 1987 are filled with infantile conversations about food and going to nice places. Only towards the end do they start acting like a couple.
The ending is very sweet and satisfying. Everything returns to its rightful place and mom achieves her life-long dream.
Overall, the drama has its good moments, but for the most part it is very draggy. I ended up fast-forwarding through a lot of scenes past episode 10 because I was bored out of my mind. The murder mystery was no longer mysterious and most characters were bland.
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Good Enough
Korean Drama " My Perfect Stranger " is a time travel mystery drama with a suspenseful plot.The drama handles the time travel perfectly without overcomplicating things. The family drama was also quite touching and often offered a lot of emotional scenes.
The mystery, in addition, was intriguing and wasn't easy to guess who was the serial killer.
However, the romance was not necessary for the story, as the plot focused more on solving the criminal case, thus, having the two main characters sharing only a few romantic moments together, which didn't justify the love story.
On the other hand, the performances were quite enjoyable.
So, overall, seven out of ten.
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It's worth it
I love this story. It's amazing and worth watching. I am excited to keep watching it and idk who is the culprit yet. I just wish for a happy ending. The chem between the leads are great, and I hope for them to get back to the future and see the changes they made. I honestly loved the start of the show, and I hope it does not drop in quality as it keeps going.As for the supporting roles, I can't forgive that girl... Regardless of your stupid family, you should not put people into hard times. I am honestly trying to fill up the 500 characters limit to write a review on here. I don't know why that's a requirement, but anyway, it's a great drama, and you should take the time to watch it.
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I regret not watching this sooner ?
My Perfect Stranger was absolutely amazingI regret not watching it sooner
It kinda have a unique storyline
It's one of those rare shows that stays with you long after you've finished watching. If you're looking for something incredible, don't miss out on this amazing Kdrama ?
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My Perfect Stranger was perfect to me
My Perfect Stranger mimics the American Movie series Back To The Future. Therefore, first take note that many teenagers and adults you see in the past in 1987 (the drama’s main time destinations) are people you see in the present/future before the time jump, only they are 35 years older. The common thread between those in the present/future and those in the past/1987 are our time travelers, who are our male and female leads. They remain their same age.The Male lead is a famous News Anchor in the present who starts the Korean Drama journey by finding a car that is a Time Machine. As he jumps around time on joy rides, he discovers something important about his future. This takes him back to 1987 to find out more. Along the way, inadvertently, a perfect stranger is pulled into the past with him. Why is she so perfect for these strange happenings? There is a rocking OST as well.
My Perfect Stranger has a rich powerful approach to the theme of the little used concept of Back To The Future. Solving the many mysteries in the past is the driving force of what happens in the present/future, and puts the outworking of the story in overdrive. The powerful automatic steering from the acting, uses the coasting setting to build the storyline into a profound slow crescendo of the action. One will not easily guess the perpetrator of this Who Dun-nit and the Big Reveal will make you put on the brakes for a hard stop of disbelief. Go with this one. It is a Korean Drama that you should not let pass you by. My Perfect Stranger is My Surprise Hit thus far this Korean Drama Season of 2023.
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CAN REWATCH 1000X TIMES
I already watched this drama early 2024 but only this time i decided to write the review. I found this drama from Hong Isaac's ost because I'm a fans of Hong Isaac and if i have chance to rewatch this drama, i would love to! The funny scene, heartfelt scene, the plot twist everything innthis drama is sooo perfect. This drama another time travel drama that i think very clean timeline and doesn't complicate the plot.The thing i didn't like in the drama is they cried a lot. Even is only small talk about their heart, they cried. I understand because its conversations between daughter and her young mother, she really dedicated to change her mom fate because her mom deserves better.
Anyway, this is first drama of Kim Dongwook(Haejun) that I watched and I already fell in love with him, he's plan to solve the case is so good and even he only have less romantic scene with Yunyeong, he's really care about yunyeong
Overall, the drama is so good. Really worth to watch
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Time travel genre done beautiful well
This drama has everything from comedy to romance emotional moments to murder mystery wonder why this is so underrated people interested in time travel genre should watch it once in their life I enjoyed it thoroughly well I loved the cast their chemistry story and everything about really recommended time travel dramaWas this review helpful to you?
one of the best time travel dramas!
I loved this kdrama! I just finished it! It has the right amount of drama, mystery and intrigue!The performances were incredible, a well-written script, as the chapters go by you feel more committed to the plot!
In the end it was very appropriate, I was happy ?✨
I know it wasn't a romance drama but I really liked the two couples they introduce us to, I loved a plot list in particular that happened almost at the end ?
The ost is simple but it has beautiful songs! Beautiful scenery too! ......
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This drama is interesting to re-watch too!!!
Wow..it's a drama where u can watch continuously without any boring scene.It's my first time writting a review..thought of writting Becoz of this interesting and curiosity generating drama with a little love story included..The characters played were too good that it u get immersed in it❤..loved it and rewatched it too many times..one of my fav drama?❤Was this review helpful to you?
Excellent drama à découvrir
Je viens de finir "My perfect stranger" et j'ai vraiment été agréablement surprise par ce drama. Mélange de thriller, policier, avec sa petite pointe de fantastique et de voyage dans le temps à la "retour vers le futur", en a fait un bon mélange des genres.L'histoire est bien, elle tient la route et nous embarque à nous triturer le cerveau jusqu'au bout de savoir qui est le tueur ?
L'environnement des années 80 nous fait faire un retour en arrière et un dépaysement très agréable.
Avec ses rebondissements, et ses moments d'émotions, c'est une jolie découverte à apprécier. Seul petit point négatif pour moi : La romance. Elle est sous-traitée, et mise en arrière plan, alors qu'elle aurait eu matière à prendre toute sa place dans l'histoire. Dommage. Mais cela vaut quand même le coup de le regarder, c'est un bon moment à passer.
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