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Alice, the Final Weapon korean drama review
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Alice, the Final Weapon
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by kdramakitty
Oct 4, 2022
8 of 8 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
Well, I binged the whole thing in a day, so I think that's a good indication of how much I liked it. I'm not sure how objectively good it is but it was certainly entertaining. It's pretty different from anything else I've watched recently (or tbh in general). Have you watched The School Nurse Files? If so, you might relate to my difficulty in putting into words what this show is like, because it has a similar off-kilter vibe to it. The main duo are absolutely great in this show. They're just so... weird. Like really weird. They laugh maniacally together, it's their favorite thing. They're two strange, damaged people who fit together really well. The actors have good chemistry and their scenes are all great. I liked their two father figures, and while the Big Bad is extra AF he is entertaining to watch. Given the short length (30 min episodes, 8 ep total) the plot certainly keeps moving along but doesn't feel too rushed. I almost wish the episodes were longer but that's just cause I enjoyed spending time with these characters, not because I feel like they skipped over stuff. Don't get me wrong, the show is bonkers (I mean, its main character is a girl who was trained to be an assassin since she was a kid, you can't get hung up on how 'realistic' that is) but it all works. The first several episodes set up the characters and their relationships really well, which makes you invested when the more action-heavy parts at the end happened. There are some humorous parts of the show, which are "black comedy" perhaps? I'm not familiar enough with it to say. But I think the show is plenty aware of how bonkers it is. It's hard to know how to recommend it. I guess if the premise of "high school assassin trying to keep her identity under wraps while this crazy organization is trying to hunt her down" appeals to you and you enjoy action and weirdness then this show is for you. Oh btw it is R-rated, so keep that in mind.
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