it was good until it wasn’t…
writing this as I’m watching the last episode because it’s lost my interest but I’m almost done so.
the first 5 episodes were almost brilliant. depictions of very graphic abuse, the victims who suffer, the bystanders that permit it, and the impact it can have on those around the person. it handled such a difficult discussion really well.
seeing Eun-su do everything she can to help her friend, Hui-su, get out of the DV she was experiencing. inspite of what happened in her past, she was determined to help - and seeing that come about was masterful. how the both of them carried out the plan to free her was meticulous yet believable. it didn’t feel like an exaggeration even though it still is a “drama/thriller/mystery” esque show. everything felt very appropriate.
until it didn’t. spoilers: but making Jang Kang return was such a foolish move. it took the spotlight from a victim who would’ve finally have found a life for herself free from the violence that she once would experience everyday to a full fledged mystery drama. had the show chosen down its initial path, it really could’ve said something productive about the severity DV survivors may go to to escape their abuse all because of the world that ignores their suffering. there was sm that couldve been happened outside of the whole noh jin young covering everything for a promotion plot. honestly that second half was not even worth the time watching, it felt so messy and rushed just adding details to make it reach the 8 episode mark while still being “interesting” (which it could’ve been had they decided to focus on hui su instead of characters that were initially unimportant).
it’s unfortunate, it had great potential to be something really well done with such a stacked cast and great beginning plot. had it not tried to outdo itself with plot twists and suspense it could’ve prevailed in demonstrating meaningful commentary about abuse victims and the way they are silenced.
Lee you mi’s performance is absolutely commendable that’s fs. even playing a role like this must’ve been so mentally difficult and to do it as well as she did is just… wow. I cried so hard.
overall I think the first few episodes may be worth it but afterwards it falls off really hard. can’t say if it’s worth the watch because again the first few episodes are so raw and emotional but after that don’t be afraid to drop, it doesn’t get better than that.
the first 5 episodes were almost brilliant. depictions of very graphic abuse, the victims who suffer, the bystanders that permit it, and the impact it can have on those around the person. it handled such a difficult discussion really well.
seeing Eun-su do everything she can to help her friend, Hui-su, get out of the DV she was experiencing. inspite of what happened in her past, she was determined to help - and seeing that come about was masterful. how the both of them carried out the plan to free her was meticulous yet believable. it didn’t feel like an exaggeration even though it still is a “drama/thriller/mystery” esque show. everything felt very appropriate.
until it didn’t. spoilers: but making Jang Kang return was such a foolish move. it took the spotlight from a victim who would’ve finally have found a life for herself free from the violence that she once would experience everyday to a full fledged mystery drama. had the show chosen down its initial path, it really could’ve said something productive about the severity DV survivors may go to to escape their abuse all because of the world that ignores their suffering. there was sm that couldve been happened outside of the whole noh jin young covering everything for a promotion plot. honestly that second half was not even worth the time watching, it felt so messy and rushed just adding details to make it reach the 8 episode mark while still being “interesting” (which it could’ve been had they decided to focus on hui su instead of characters that were initially unimportant).
it’s unfortunate, it had great potential to be something really well done with such a stacked cast and great beginning plot. had it not tried to outdo itself with plot twists and suspense it could’ve prevailed in demonstrating meaningful commentary about abuse victims and the way they are silenced.
Lee you mi’s performance is absolutely commendable that’s fs. even playing a role like this must’ve been so mentally difficult and to do it as well as she did is just… wow. I cried so hard.
overall I think the first few episodes may be worth it but afterwards it falls off really hard. can’t say if it’s worth the watch because again the first few episodes are so raw and emotional but after that don’t be afraid to drop, it doesn’t get better than that.
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