some dramas are just not meant to be
i know this review is going to make a lot of viewers mad, but hear me out before going full keyboard warrior on me. this drama lacks a lot. contrary to popular opinion, i don’t think jisoo is the weak link in the acting. that being said, this genre just doesn't suit her. she would shine more in slice-of-life and melodramas. now, my biggest issue with this drama is the writing. not everyone is meant to write comedy, and this is a perfect example of why. i generally hate when characters are dumbed down just for laughs. i can't stand watching these fish-brained men—it feels like my IQ drops every time.Was this review helpful to you?
Rough Start, Good Finish
This drama’s biggest flaw, at least for me, was how difficult it was to get into the story. That’s why it ended up being my lowest-rated aspect of the series. The writing of the antagonist was also noticeably weaker than the rest of the series, and that issue persisted until the very end.The ensemble had great chemistry all around, and no one’s acting was outright terrible. Overall, I’d recommend this drama to anyone who enjoys slice-of-life stories with quirky, unconventional characters.
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Still Processing How Bad It Is
From the first two episodes alone, I knew this drama was going to be a form of viewer torture—I just didn’t realize how bad it would get. It felt like everyone, from the writer to director to the actors, forgot how to do their jobs.If you value your time, do yourself a favor and skip this drama.
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stop using female violence as a shock factor tool
this drama uses graphic content to an uncomfortable degree. it makes me wonder about the screenwriter's intentions, as some scenes feel unnecessarily excessive. imo this series could have been far more impactful without these scenes. while the acting delivers, the writing falls short and feels disjointed. If you are easily triggered by violence especially against women, I would advise not to watch this dramaWas this review helpful to you?
Frustrating Script, Great Acting
Despite the leads being quite frustrating throughout the series, I still enjoyed watching it. The acting was one of the highlights of the series. Both couples, the elderly and young couple, had plenty of chemistry. However, the script fell short when it came to the female lead character, who is supposed to be at least in her 30s. Despite all that, I’d recommend this drama to anyone who enjoys middle-aged slice-of-life stories.Was this review helpful to you?
A Questionable Message
The storytelling in this drama is really weak. It felt like the writer was trying to create a narrative where the kids were right to quit school, but it simply didn't work for me. That was definitely the weakest part of the script. However, kudos to the actors, especially the child actors, who made me stick around until the end.Was this review helpful to you?
Office Life Done Right
Starting this review by saying that this drama is like every accountant stereotype put into one serie in a complimentary way. However, what this drama lacks is nuance. It starts off strong, but by the end of the story it feels like the main characters haven't really grown as people compared to people around them. Despite that, it's still a really enjoyable slice-of-life drama that reflects the realities of today's workplace.I'd recommend this drama to anyone who enjoys feel-good, slice-of-life office jdramas.
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Perfect for Killing Time
Let me start off by saying that Im Ji Yeon is a national treasure and must be protected at all costs. Without her, this drama simply would’ve fallen apart. There’s an incredible intensity to her performances. It’s always a pleasure to watch her on screen. She was also the main reason I struggled to rate this series.The writing was unhinged from the very beginning, so I don’t really understand why so many other reviews mention a decline after episode 10. I’d even go as far as to say that this drama is perfect if you’re just looking to kill time. There’s always something happening, but it still follows plenty of kdrama clichés.
Overall, the rest of the cast delivered decent performances.
I’d recommend this drama to anyone who’s still experiencing withdrawal symptoms from mid-2010s kdramas.
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An Easy Watch
I took some time to really think about how I feel about this series. The plot is definitely not bad, but it isn’t excellent either. What I loved most was the cast’s overall vibe. Not to mention, Urumi Shizuka is a simple yet colorful protagonist who brings a lot of charm to the story.However, I think the writer dumbed her character down too much just to create weird comedic moments, and most of the time they felt out of place. I don’t think she grew as a person during the series, although she did become more confident in her role as a teacher. Overall, the cast was great. My biggest issue with the writing is that I wish some scenes had been written more realistically.
I’d recommend this drama to anyone looking for an easy watch centered around school life and its students.
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Didn't Expect This
This drama is as strong as it is thanks to its cast and script. I would especially like to praise Matsushita Kouhei's performance. The entire drama heavily depended on his acting, and he delivered. It can't be easy to build chemistry with so many child actors, but he managed to do so well.The children acting alongside him were also very well cast. The standouts for me were Masuda Risa, Ema, and Okamoto Miku, all of whom gave memorable performances.
The only thing dragging down my rating is the directing. Some camera angles were distracting.
I'd recommend this drama to anyone who enjoys healing dramas centered around children.
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A Complete Trainwreck
Kudos only to the screenwriter, because the rest of the drama is a complete mess. I genuinely wonder how they even managed to secure funding for this project. Everyone in the cast, whom I’ve seen before, delivered the weakest performances of their careers.The biggest disappointment was Kang Mi Na, whom I had considered a potential Gen Z kdrama leading actress. Not anymore. On the other hand, this was my introduction to Jeon So Young, and she actually felt more grounded than KMN. Baek Sun Ho gave off major The Heirs LMH vibes (it's not a compliment), while Hyun Woo Seok still seems haunted by his role in Cheer Up.
The directing is also a mess. I can’t pinpoint exactly what’s wrong, but something about it just feels off. I might have taken this drama more seriously if the directing was better, but the amateur execution is impossible to ignore.
It leaves me, as a viewer, questioning what the drama was aiming for. It felt less like a serious horror and more like an parody film like a Scary Movie . Overall, this drama is the worst one I’ve seen since the Cashero.
If you’re a true horror fan, skip this one.
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Too Slow, Even for Slice of Life
This film has:- a strong cast
- an overly dragged-out plot (even for a slice-of-life story)
- an okay conclusion (kind of predictable), wished to see more after story climax
- nice cinematography
- interesting soundtrack (shout out to song that was playing turning shopliftings)
However, I can't see myself re-watching it.
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Carried by the Female Lead
I'm kind of a sucker for office and slice of life dramas, so I thought this would be at my alley. I loved that the plot focused on Shinoda Hinako's growth in her professional field. Okuyama Aoi portrayed her well. The casting overall was great. My main issue lies how certain industry situations were portrayed. That's something that usually doesn't click with jdramas for me, so this wasn't much of a surprise.Overall, I’d recommend this drama to viewers who enjoy office slice-of-life stories, as long as they don’t mind some genre-specific quirks.
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Surprisingly comforting...
I’m grateful that Netflix recommended this drama to me. It’s truly a hidden gem, and with the current trend of J-dramas getting second seasons after a 10-year gap, hopefully this one gets picked up as well. The only real issue I had with the series was the dad. I don’t think he had much character development until the very end which explains why his kids are either airheads or brats.Matsushima Nanako absolutely carries this drama.
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Simplicity is the answer
I loved the writing, cinematography and editing in this film. I’m a sucker for the found family trope, and since this movie seemed to include it, I gave it a shot. The storyline is easy to follow. It makes this film a genuinely enjoyable viewing experience.The cinematography and editing are great. The aspect that drags my rating down from an eight to a seven point five is the acting. The actors do have chemistry, but in some scenes they overact. It made me cringe several times during the film. Overall, everything else comes close to perfection.
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