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Some very good elements in a mid atmosphere
The acting in this drama was intense, but somehow that didn't transfer through the screen. Nonetheless, I'm a bit surprised by how low the MDL rating is. There were quite a few things to like.
The main characters are smart and stay smart but don't always make smart decisions. Firstly, I love actually smart characters and secondly, I love it when they aren't presented as flawless. Side characters aren't forgotten and continuously impact the plot. Especially the relationships forming between all of the characters were a true delight to watch. They weren't only there to drive the plot but felt like a true part of the drama.
Emotional, suspenseful and funny moods changed fluidly, offering moments of wisdom that were delivered quite well without feeling lecturing or overbearing. The pacing was steady with constant little spikes of hope to keep you guessing without any promises. Everything was goal-oriented without unneccessary side quests.
While there were hints and foreshadowing as to who the bad guy was, I couldn't be sure until later in the drama. The attention to details here makes it suitable for a rewatch or two.
What I think threw most people off initially is the tonal shift from actually delightful deceit to a bigger plot going far beyond what it initially set out for. I'm not gonna lie, I wish they hadn't taken that route.
The storytelling got dull after a while. Being thrown many "afterthoughts" after suspenseful scenes, I wasn't able to actually feel for the characters and root for them. It made me distrust what I was seeing and it felt successively less sophisticated the more often it was employed. The characters seemed to think the same and I felt that especially the ML was way too unbothered for the scope of things (and his weirdly made-up empathy disease). It all got topped off with too many lucky coincidences. I should have felt satisfied when the characters made progress, but it wasn't their skills rather than the author's writing that made these possible.
Would I recommend watching it? Unless you don't expect a masterpiece, yes. You might be surprised by how many things to like you find. I will definitely miss the characters.
The main characters are smart and stay smart but don't always make smart decisions. Firstly, I love actually smart characters and secondly, I love it when they aren't presented as flawless. Side characters aren't forgotten and continuously impact the plot. Especially the relationships forming between all of the characters were a true delight to watch. They weren't only there to drive the plot but felt like a true part of the drama.
Emotional, suspenseful and funny moods changed fluidly, offering moments of wisdom that were delivered quite well without feeling lecturing or overbearing. The pacing was steady with constant little spikes of hope to keep you guessing without any promises. Everything was goal-oriented without unneccessary side quests.
While there were hints and foreshadowing as to who the bad guy was, I couldn't be sure until later in the drama. The attention to details here makes it suitable for a rewatch or two.
What I think threw most people off initially is the tonal shift from actually delightful deceit to a bigger plot going far beyond what it initially set out for. I'm not gonna lie, I wish they hadn't taken that route.
The storytelling got dull after a while. Being thrown many "afterthoughts" after suspenseful scenes, I wasn't able to actually feel for the characters and root for them. It made me distrust what I was seeing and it felt successively less sophisticated the more often it was employed. The characters seemed to think the same and I felt that especially the ML was way too unbothered for the scope of things (and his weirdly made-up empathy disease). It all got topped off with too many lucky coincidences. I should have felt satisfied when the characters made progress, but it wasn't their skills rather than the author's writing that made these possible.
Would I recommend watching it? Unless you don't expect a masterpiece, yes. You might be surprised by how many things to like you find. I will definitely miss the characters.
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