Here we are at the end of episode 4. Superb performances by both Kim Hye Soo (she was fabulous in Hyena) and Kim Hae Sook (When is she not good in anything she does?). The cast overall - so good.
Show moves with such a fluid grace, that perhaps, it is a game changer re Sageuks. Show is hard and doesn’t pull any punches, then soft and endearing, the attention to detail is excellent and the costuming is a cut above 😊
Ep 2 was superb. Great acting, extremely well written, an engaging story. The interactions between a mother and her sons are so well done. As others have said: a different type of sageuk and it works.
Clearly you haven't seen all the best dramas of this year. And I think Extraordinary Attorney Woo was shot way…
It’s always interesting how we see things. I did enjoy Alchemy of Souls immensely and Little Women too - and there were some amazing moments in both these shows. However, I didn’t quite rate them as highly as the ones I mentioned, but they were very close.
Perhaps my favourite show this year is Glitch, although the Taiwanese drama Rainless Love for me in terms of how they used local mythology in a current setting was superb.
Ep8 was brilliant - the best piece of television this year - surpassing even the best scenes in Love Like a Galaxy, Be My Princess, Reset, Rainless Love in a Godless Land and Attorney Woo.
I thought ep 4 was terrific. In fact, so much so, I can’t wait for what happens next. Our leads are wonderful. Jae Hoon is very understanding and very forgiving. Yeo Reum is quite vulnerable and just wants to be loved for who she is 😊
I thought eps 7 and 8 were quite good. Show continues to steadily build its story, similar to building a court case. I think we can all appreciate that nothing is as it seems. I’m up for an unforeseen twist!
I was hoping for so much better as I enjoy a good 50 ep weekender. Unfortunately, I lasted three episodes. I found myself starting to ffwd in the latter stages of ep 2 and most of ep 3. The premise of the story is fine and there is nothing wrong with the acting. There are good moments here and there. However, show is not tight enough and the scenes between past and present are quite a mish mash.
All in all, Little Women is the best out of those dramas that have come before re a mythical tree and flower (yes, there have been others).
Overall, a very fine piece of entertainment that took on a makjang flavour, which I actually enjoyed. Everyone was bonkers. However, I found the final episode a bit of a let down - just one too many kidnappings and a rushed rationale about getting ahead in the orchid society.
There was some terrific performances in this - Uhm Ji Won as Song A was a real delight as the crazed daughter, wife and mother. I thought KGE used wonderful facial expressions to great effect.
The moral of the story - all good things come to those who wait?
Episodes 5 and 6 were very, very good. In fact , show continues to be all class, with wonderful performances throughout. Those last minutes of ep 6 over that cup of coffee were beautiful in my opinion. This is the type of romantic back story inclusion that is fitting for such a show.
A fabulous first episode. Regardless of what happens, you can see already they have not just a great friendship, but the basis of a wonderful relationship. Even the OST is pitched just right 😊
I’m not sure what to say. I appreciate it was a mature melodrama, but it was beyond drawn out. I did ffwd through most episodes.
The acting was good. However, I found, although I wanted the best for Dr Nie, his character did irk me some what. I liked Tan Jian. Vicki was fabulous. Wang Yang always brings a level of credibility to his roles. Pingping was very good.
Despite my frustration, I had to see show through to the end…
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Show moves with such a fluid grace, that perhaps, it is a game changer re Sageuks. Show is hard and doesn’t pull any punches, then soft and endearing, the attention to detail is excellent and the costuming is a cut above 😊
Perhaps my favourite show this year is Glitch, although the Taiwanese drama Rainless Love for me in terms of how they used local mythology in a current setting was superb.
Overall, a very fine piece of entertainment that took on a makjang flavour, which I actually enjoyed. Everyone was bonkers. However, I found the final episode a bit of a let down - just one too many kidnappings and a rushed rationale about getting ahead in the orchid society.
There was some terrific performances in this - Uhm Ji Won as Song A was a real delight as the crazed daughter, wife and mother. I thought KGE used wonderful facial expressions to great effect.
The moral of the story - all good things come to those who wait?
The acting was good. However, I found, although I wanted the best for Dr Nie, his character did irk me some what. I liked Tan Jian. Vicki was fabulous. Wang Yang always brings a level of credibility to his roles. Pingping was very good.
Despite my frustration, I had to see show through to the end…