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Lazy and stereotypical writing
Had to drop this series because of the unnecessary changes to the personality of the characters which in turn made the characters stereotypical.Changing Sky's background from one of him naturally having his reaction to cameras due to him being born that way to him having the reaction due to bullying was just lazy and stereotypical. It also removed representation from the people who naturally have phobias or reactions without it being due to bullying.
Jay's mother was a strong and smart woman, changing her to a woman who was outsmarted and took her own life once again relied on lazy writing and stereotypes.
Jay was far more of a red flag in the manwha than in the series. The series attempted to modify this by writing him as red flag in episode 8 but the deed has already been done.
This series lost the soul of the Manwha because it just wanted to rely on stereotypes.
sun also had more friends in the manwha. Cutting out his close friendship with Jay's uncle and the manager just to give more time to Sky and pakin led to ghost ships and took away time from Jay who is supposed to be the lead. Episode 7 was the worst of this. Jay only appears for 5 minutes there.
This ghost shipping led to real life online attacks on neoul because fans wanted boss for sky.
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Boring
The series could have been better but not sure why the NC was needed to show ass that looks like a child especially having with mask. So lame. The story had the storyline that could have been interesting, but no ... it felt like a mess and the acting could have been way better. Clearly I am not going to blame the cast but instead the director and story line writers for making it feel like a mess with like of purpose and storyflow and the chemistry does not work, but feel forced. Horrible, could have been better.Was this review helpful to you?
A MUST WATCH AND A FABULOUS SERIES WITH SUCH TALENTED ACTORS
First of all, I believe that, for a cinematographic project (a movie or series) to trully work and have outstanding quality, the chemistry and professionalism of all the actors must be the top priority for the production and casting team. This series, amongst many I watched so far for the last two years, is in my Top 10, maybe in my Top 5. Toptap and Min's chemistry is absolutely captivating and undeniable on screen. I searched about them 2 to 3 weeks ago and I must say that their company (Aplan International) really has to fully cherish, support and give many opportunities for them, as their acting skills are remarkable, from their facial expressions, the way they portray the series' characters (which, by the way, possess depth and traumas that make them human), the dynamics they form between them,... everything. I am very trully enjoying watching Payback for their perfect work but also to give my congratulations to the director, the screenwriters and all the cast and crew for this gem they created. As I wrote in my headline: A MUST WATCH SERIES that definitively deserves more publicity, more promoting everywhere. Some little details (maybe, 2 or 3) should have been more carefully reviewed before the exhibition to the public, but as the characters (Jay, Sun, Sky and even Kajorn), nothing and nobody is perfect, everybody has traumas, flaws, a survival instinct and the will to live the best they can and with a little bit of hope. My rating is overall 9,7/10. I trully hope to see more of Toptap, Min and Shogun's work and that Aplan International keep promoting and giving them such beautiful and interesting projects. A storyline based on the highs and lows of the cinematographic industry is a glimpse at the real world actors, managers, directors and CEOs face everyday. As us, fans, should always respect the hard work they provide and, at the same time, be aware that, sometimes, there are unscrupulous men (as Sunny and the ugly inside out investor) that are the true villains. A realistic story about power struggles, psychological and emotional games, the instinct of survival, the awakening of feelings and a form of redemption. As for the symbolism of Alice's nightclub, the messy Jay's office and home, the rooftop where Jay and Sun meet, for example, trully is perfect for my detective, investigative mind. Greetings from an international / Portuguese fan of the series. I also hope that Toptap and Min keep working together as partners in upcoming projects. They are my new favourite ship, I must confess. Blessings for everyone (cast, crew and other fans).Was this review helpful to you?
it's good series.
so far it's good I'm not complaining about the storyline it's mature enough for me. I love the acting. the The partnership is okay too with this series. I would rewatch it it's on my list of BL's too rewatch and that list is very small it's not that many I would rewatch but this may it on my list. can't wait for the next episode to play out. I'm really enjoying the series and the way the storyline is going. and the actors are doing an incredible job. so I will be continuing to watch this series it will not be dropped by me. me not dropping it change really fast we going removing scenes I'm done.Was this review helpful to you?
This cast!
For this being Min and Toptap's first series at all (as Mains) let alone together, the chemistry between these two is phenomenal. Excellent job done by the casting director. And the rest of the cast is just as good. Shogun was great as the sexy playboy type in Deep Night, and yet I am totally buying him as the sweet and innocent Sky here. Khunnote is a great supporting actor, but I think he must be better known for his music because I don't remember him having any main roles before and other than Dare You to Death, I don't know that I've seen him in anything. Fuaiz playing the bad guy seems like the next logical step after his character in 4Minutes. Truly I am impressed by this series so far.Was this review helpful to you?
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