Didn't expect much and sadly didn't get much

Was initially interested because there aren't that much AI stories in kdrama and the synopsis seemed good. And if at first, over the course of the first 4 or 5 episodes, I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the main couple, the plot quickly starts losing steam and feels rather empty. Let's not talk about cheap plot devices that feel very Deus ex machina with the chairman's fake dementia turned real two or three episodes later. Human Nam Shin's return, while well executed, arrives too late for viewers to actually like him which is a shame because there was so much potential. Also didn't like his character treatment: between him being portrayed as bratty, borderline psychopathic when it's the result of his traumas and his "redemption" arc spanning over the 2nd half of the finale, it's lost potential. As for the chairman and his not so loyal right hand Seo, they make very caricature-y villains, definitely destroying the drama's dramatic side. What should break the viewer's heart feels cartoon-ey and over played. The female lead seriously lacks development as well and while she isn't necessarily that bad to watch while she supports Nam Shin III, her behaviour starts being annoying in the last episodes, once again killing the dramatic effect. Seo Yena's storyline wasn't bad in itself but it was constantly coinciding either with bad plot devices or with the clowney acting of the bad guys. Overall, just like Human Nam Shin character, it's wasted potential. The only saving grace of the drama was Seo Kang Joon's acting, along with Ji Young Hoon's character. Overall disappointed with characters treatment and how loose the plot was. It's not an entirely bad watch in itself but if you start this drama, don't go in with much expectations.

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Good action movie!

Pretty good movie, you get what you're here for: action, the occasional joke, more action. The movie is fast paced, not too packed either though, so you actually have small rooms to breathe. Initially interested because of Jinyoung, was pretty happy to see the rest of the cast since they're all pretty much faves. Definitely worth the watch, hoping for a potential 2nd movie (not too much tho lol). For those who prefer dubbed versions or who want to enjoy the movie with family non used to subbed movies, I know there are a few dubs though didn't check the entire list. Most noticeable to me were the English and French ones.

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Lovely yes but not only

Mainly watched for Jihyo at first but I did get interested in the couple and the story after two episodes (which isn’t unheard of nor weird tbh) and while it might not be the drama of the century, it's not the worst either. I do have to say that the last 5 or so episodes dragged the story around, making it a bit tough to chew, especially when the last two episodes felt a bit... not rushed because the pace stayed the same but it definitely feels like they had to dump all the remaining tropes in there (2nd lead getting his chance w/ the girl, male lead experiencing his part of the "misfortune" etc...) which kinda parasited the finale for me. The show is definitely light hearted a good part of the time despite the misfortunes the characters go through, which makes for a rather nice pick me up show. However, while it had every ingredient to make it a great drama, the show fails to deliver a good third of the time: male lead while not exceedingly annoying pales in comparison to PDnim's more nuanced character, the supernatural element is thrown out the window at some times, there is a lot of redundancy in events and some wonky transitions. The only saving graces of the show are Jihyo and Gigkwang performances who carry half of the show by themselves. Is it a must watch? Nope. Is it that awful? Nah, it's certainly watchable and enjoyable, just don't expect too much.

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