The Smile Has Left My Eyes
Sigh.
I'm dropping this to protect my impression and reception of Jung So Min & Seo In Guk; two actors who I really like(d).
I was hesitant to start this drama as I thought it would be depressing. After eight episodes, I regret starting it because it is indeed depressing. I'm sure it's not fair of me to feel this way but I like the main actors less now than when I started the series. Not because their acting is bad but I just don't like the character's personality or arc, nor the relationships between the characters. It really strikes me as some kind of toxic cult vibe, which they try to romanticize but I just don't buy it. Perhaps the second half has some sort of redemption arc with a happy ending but I'm not prepared to stick around and find out.
A big metric for me as to whether or not I like a drama of whatever genre is simply whether I actually enjoy watching it or not. If a drama is emotionally punishing to the point I'd rather just watch a repeat of something else; it doesn't matter how deep or clever it is. I'm always very happy to just watch Alchemy of Souls for the 10th time instead.
I did not enjoy the process of watching this drama and I'm not investing any more of my time in it. Thumbs down Netflix (Sorry Jung So Min.)
I'm dropping this to protect my impression and reception of Jung So Min & Seo In Guk; two actors who I really like(d).
I was hesitant to start this drama as I thought it would be depressing. After eight episodes, I regret starting it because it is indeed depressing. I'm sure it's not fair of me to feel this way but I like the main actors less now than when I started the series. Not because their acting is bad but I just don't like the character's personality or arc, nor the relationships between the characters. It really strikes me as some kind of toxic cult vibe, which they try to romanticize but I just don't buy it. Perhaps the second half has some sort of redemption arc with a happy ending but I'm not prepared to stick around and find out.
A big metric for me as to whether or not I like a drama of whatever genre is simply whether I actually enjoy watching it or not. If a drama is emotionally punishing to the point I'd rather just watch a repeat of something else; it doesn't matter how deep or clever it is. I'm always very happy to just watch Alchemy of Souls for the 10th time instead.
I did not enjoy the process of watching this drama and I'm not investing any more of my time in it. Thumbs down Netflix (Sorry Jung So Min.)
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