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The 8 Show korean drama review
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The 8 Show
4 people found this review helpful
by Junhya
May 21, 2024
8 of 8 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 5.5
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 1.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
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Why… ?

I don’t know what to say about this show…
I didn’t read synopsis, articles nor reviews about it so I didn’t know what to expect from this (I wanted to watch it just because of Chun Woo Hee).

And hmmm… It was a disturbing show and I feel a bit uncomfortable.

This is a critic about power of/and money, hierarchy in society, human nature/behaviors, survival, etc…
So we quickly understand the message behind this show but I feel uncomfortable about the way it has been delivered.
I’m probably a bit too sensitive but I think it could have been delivered with lower level of sadism, brutality, cruelty, torture… (I agree with another reviewer, it made me think to movie « Saw »).
I don’t like this kind of shows but if I’d have to watch a similar show I’d prefer Squid Game which is a bit « fairer » regarding status of each character.

Casting and acting were good (tbh I prefer Chun Woo Hee portraying nicer characters).
Directing/prod good as well (8 episod is enough).
Didn’t pay attention to music.
No rewatch value for me (too much free violence)
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