A drama that cuts deep but heals at the same time
For a show that is characterized by the loud tantrums and bickering between each of its characters, I wonder how much of the creation of those characters was done in quiet contemplation followed by the echoes of the click-clacking of the writer's keyboard. Park Hae Young, the writer of this show , has undoubtedly outdone herself this time but it's no surprise once you realize she has also given us similarly spectacular works such as My Liberation Notes and My Mister.Particularly, I found the 'emotion watch' to be an excellent narrative device that gave way to the complex portrayal of each of the characters insecurities, worries and hopes. It features performances and writing so strong, that at times it made me wonder whether the creators of the show could see me through my screen and were talking to me directly. If you are not depressed, watch this show. If you are depressed, you MUST watch this show. Despite being a (sort of) meta-commentary on the film industry from the perspective of the writer, the dialogue pulls no punches and is happy to deliver potent doses of a wide range of emotions again and again and again.
If I had a dollar for every time I was spellbound when watching this show, I would have about 10. Which is not a lot, but it's surprising that it can happen to me when I'm 200+ shows deep into Kdrama viewing. Aside from a rushed ending, I believe this show is excellent and deserves all the praise it is getting and more.
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