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The Tasty Florida korean drama review
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The Tasty Florida
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by IncorrigibleMe
Jun 17, 2023
8 of 8 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 7.0
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 7.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 7.0
This review may contain spoilers

A Flavorful Start That Fades Away

With its enticing first episode, this series serves up a promising feast, but as subsequent episodes roll in, it unfortunately strips away all the flavors. This Korean BL series begins with a surface-level storyline and never ventures beyond it, adhering to basic romantic drama tropes without attempting to grow.

The narrative revolves around Seo Hae Won, who travels to Seoul and finds lodging at a guesthouse with the popular rooftop restaurant, "Tasty Florida." The restaurant is run by four handsome guys: Cha Ji Soo, responsible for customer service; Eun Kyu, a childhood friend of Ji Soo and the chef; and Ha Jin and Seo Hyeok, who serve and handle dishwashing duties respectively. Hae Won joins the restaurant staff and becomes the object of Ji Soo's pursuit, while harboring his own attraction toward Eun Kyu. As Eun Kyu grapples with his feelings, torn between Ji Soo's affection of Hae Won and his growing closeness, a rift forms between the friends.

While the series boasts a good-looking cast with commendable acting skills, it suffers from a lack of context. The story remains stagnant, never elevating its premise or providing substantial development. Important details are mentioned in passing, lacking proper context or explanation. We learn that Eun Kyu yearns for validation from his deceased mother and desires to make her proud, but the significance of this need is left unexplored. Additionally, Eun Kyu's missing father, who supposedly resides in Florida, could have been a compelling plot thread to delve into. Moreover, it is disheartening to witness a 15-year friendship between Eun Kyu and Ji Soo being overshadowed by their newfound connection with Hae Won, whom they have only recently met.

In conclusion, "Tasty Florida" fails to pick up the pace due to its short run time, which restricts the opportunity to fully flesh out the characters and create a more cohesive and engaging storyline. The series remains disappointingly simplistic, losing any potential for sustained entertainment value.
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