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"Promising series completely, got butchered in the editing room"
The plot, cast, and production team clearly put a lot of effort into recreating the 1999 setting, and that was one of my favorite aspects of the series. The nostalgic atmosphere felt authentic and immersive. The cast also delivered strong performances throughout, especially the trio whose comedic timing and quirky humor were genuinely entertaining. It has been a long time since I enjoyed a drama that incorporated comedy so naturally into its storyline.
However, this series had the potential to be something truly brilliant but ultimately fell short because of its inconsistent screenplay and editing. While the director stated that Cha Eun Woo's scenes were not intentionally cut, Episodes 7 and 8 made it feel as though a significant portion of his storyline was removed. His character gradually faded into the background, almost becoming a supporting character rather than one of the leads.
As a result, the doctor storyline and several villain-related developments also felt sidelined. By Episodes 7 and 8, the drama focused heavily on the trio, and I found myself almost forgetting Cha Eun Woo's character altogether. The narrative became increasingly messy after Episode 6, and many scenes appeared rushed or disconnected, likely due to the limitation of fitting everything into only eight episodes.
At several points, it felt as though the focus shifted entirely to Mr. Son, Eun Bin, and Ro Bin, while other storylines lost their momentum. The transitions between scenes often lacked proper continuity, making the final episodes feel like I was watching a completely different series rather than a continuation of the same story.
Overall, Wonder Fools is still a one-time watch. The comedy works well, the cast is talented, and the 1999 setting is charming. However, the plot felt heavily familiar to me, combining elements that reminded me of Stranger Things and Blind. While the series had all the ingredients for greatness, the screenplay and editing prevented it from reaching its full potential.
My biggest disappointment was not the cast or the performances, but the way the story was ultimately executed.
However, this series had the potential to be something truly brilliant but ultimately fell short because of its inconsistent screenplay and editing. While the director stated that Cha Eun Woo's scenes were not intentionally cut, Episodes 7 and 8 made it feel as though a significant portion of his storyline was removed. His character gradually faded into the background, almost becoming a supporting character rather than one of the leads.
As a result, the doctor storyline and several villain-related developments also felt sidelined. By Episodes 7 and 8, the drama focused heavily on the trio, and I found myself almost forgetting Cha Eun Woo's character altogether. The narrative became increasingly messy after Episode 6, and many scenes appeared rushed or disconnected, likely due to the limitation of fitting everything into only eight episodes.
At several points, it felt as though the focus shifted entirely to Mr. Son, Eun Bin, and Ro Bin, while other storylines lost their momentum. The transitions between scenes often lacked proper continuity, making the final episodes feel like I was watching a completely different series rather than a continuation of the same story.
Overall, Wonder Fools is still a one-time watch. The comedy works well, the cast is talented, and the 1999 setting is charming. However, the plot felt heavily familiar to me, combining elements that reminded me of Stranger Things and Blind. While the series had all the ingredients for greatness, the screenplay and editing prevented it from reaching its full potential.
My biggest disappointment was not the cast or the performances, but the way the story was ultimately executed.
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