Satisfying watch!
The fact that this drama is so highly rated and so popular reveals how much we long for justice and competent leaders in a world where corruption and bureaucracy make things difficult.
Obviously, some things in this show are controversial and unrealistic (beating up high schoolers or government agency having absolute immunity) but I am willing to overlook that as we all understand that it is a work of fiction.
The story is deeply unsettling and also deeply satisfying. Each episode is well crafted, with a great blend of action and emotion. It leaves you shocked, disturbed, angry before it makes you cry, hope and cheer.
The main protagonists are likeable, honourable, brave, vulnerable and quirky in their own way, which makes them belieavable. I especially liked Hwa Jin and the Minister of Education. They both have shown and immense strenght and perseverance and stayed morally upright even though they did not have to.
The main villain is masterfully written, a true psychopath with no remorse, only showing any real emotion when he doesn't get his way. The character keeps you guessing and questioning whether you read him well or not and also his story is kept unsolved until the very end, with the previous episodes only giving small clues.
In the end, everything is wrapped up well and you can finish the drama with a good, although a bittersweet feeling.
The best part, however, are the mighty SLAPS and mirror-treatment that each bully receieves. These characters are so despicable that you can't but cheer when the punishment finally comes. If only our goverments were so quick and thorough with giving out strong punishments where deserved.
The only thing I found a bit ridiculous that subtracts that one final point would be how lot of the students look so old that you cannot take them seriously as students. They oftentimes look like they're pushing 40 (and some of them are) which cheapens the story.
Otherwise, HUGE recommend!
Obviously, some things in this show are controversial and unrealistic (beating up high schoolers or government agency having absolute immunity) but I am willing to overlook that as we all understand that it is a work of fiction.
The story is deeply unsettling and also deeply satisfying. Each episode is well crafted, with a great blend of action and emotion. It leaves you shocked, disturbed, angry before it makes you cry, hope and cheer.
The main protagonists are likeable, honourable, brave, vulnerable and quirky in their own way, which makes them belieavable. I especially liked Hwa Jin and the Minister of Education. They both have shown and immense strenght and perseverance and stayed morally upright even though they did not have to.
The main villain is masterfully written, a true psychopath with no remorse, only showing any real emotion when he doesn't get his way. The character keeps you guessing and questioning whether you read him well or not and also his story is kept unsolved until the very end, with the previous episodes only giving small clues.
In the end, everything is wrapped up well and you can finish the drama with a good, although a bittersweet feeling.
The best part, however, are the mighty SLAPS and mirror-treatment that each bully receieves. These characters are so despicable that you can't but cheer when the punishment finally comes. If only our goverments were so quick and thorough with giving out strong punishments where deserved.
The only thing I found a bit ridiculous that subtracts that one final point would be how lot of the students look so old that you cannot take them seriously as students. They oftentimes look like they're pushing 40 (and some of them are) which cheapens the story.
Otherwise, HUGE recommend!
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