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Korean Drama '' Captivating The King '' is a historical melodrama, heavy on the political thriller.The drama has an interesting story in theory, alas, it is not handled well. In fact, the spy part was never developed, left only in theory. Also, the leading lady was annoying and her actions didn't make sense after a while. Not to mention the ending was lukewarm, rushed when it came to the twists, and unsatisfying.
However, there were some nice elements to the drama, though they weren't enough to make it enjoyable. The guessing game of when the King will find out who his playing mate really is was entertaining to follow. The performances were great as well.
So, overall, four out of ten.
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Korean Drama '' Love Song For Illusion '' is a fantasy historical melodrama.The story is okay at first, with the two personalities being displayed brilliantly. The political drama was nice and smooth as well, with enough plot twists to keep things thrilling till the next episode.
Things went downhill after the first half, however. The romance was rocky, especially since the love triangle was not handled well. Also, the political drama got boring and cringey with the cheesy tropes that they used.
Finally, the performances were enjoyable.
So, overall, five out of ten.
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Korean Drama '' My Happy Ending '' is a psychological drama about a woman who loses everything when she discovers the truth about everyone around her.The drama has a strong psychological drama plot, as it confuses the audience on the real motives of those around the main lead. The guessing game on who is behind everything was, hence, nicely done, and more often than not, it was hard to pinpoint what's real and what's an illusion.
The drama, however, became a justice drama halfway through with not that many fresh ideas. Sure, they handled the main character's psychological problems brilliantly, with sensitivity and care, but the main story got predictable and the twists tiring.
Finally, the performances were strong.
So, overall, six out of ten.
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Korean Drama '' Knight Flower '' is a historical comedy with some political intrigue woven into it.The drama has a strong female lead who captivates each scene and truly shines, especially when it comes to the comedy part. She was energetic, and funny, nailed her fighting scenes, and also handled her emotional scenes masterfully.
In addition, the drama had some nice twists that it handled nicely. The mystery was, moreover, intriguing and interesting.
On the other hand, the romance was weak, could have been omitted, but it had some sweet times between the two leads.
The performances, finally, were great by every actor and actress in the cast.
So, overall, seven out of ten.
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Korean Drama '' Marry My Husband '' is a fantasy melodrama with a romance to boot.The drama, first of all, has a strong start. The melodrama hits its peak then, with the villains being truly despicable, creating the right environment to cultivate a revenge plot hereby.
The romance was also cute, especially since the main couple had loads of chemistry.
On the other hand, the drama started getting messy, with idiotic twists, cheesy romantic scenes, and an ending that was rushed to conclude everyone's storyline.
At least, the performances were all enjoyable.
So, overall, six out of ten.
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Japanese Drama '' House of Ninjas '' is an action-packed drama about a family of ninjas and a big criminal case they get involved with.The whole '' mythology '' around ninjas, their tactics, their way of life, and their secrets, they were intriguing and enjoyable, even though the drama gave a more humane side to the supernatural warriors.
They also focused more on the family, even though there were plenty of fighting scenes to keep things entertaining. However, the dynamics of the family members, their love for each other, and the way they worked together, were the most enjoyable part of the story. The twists of the story were also well handled and unpredictable.
And yet, the story felt somehow anticlimactic and lukewarm. The ending was also not the typical happy ending, probably suggesting a second season to follow.
Finally, the performances were all enjoyable.
So, overall, seven out of ten.
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Korean Drama '' A Shop for Killers '' is the sequel to the '' A Killer's Shopping List '' drama, though, they differ both in genre and in atmosphere.This time around, the story is less comical and more of a family drama, with lots of action scenes that were well executed. The mystery of the uncle was also well constructed, revealing the truth slowly and through the flashbacks. The ending was, in addition, especially good, but left a lot of questions unanswered.
Finally, the performances were all enjoyable by everyone in the cast and, especially, the two main leads. The characters were also pretty interesting and they were well handled, with smooth character development when it came to the main female lead.
So, overall, nine out of ten.
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Korean Drama '' Like Flowers in the Sand '' is a slice of life drama with many other genres blended nicely in the main plot.The drama is a sports drama that handled it well, with some training, some games, and a championship of course.
However, the drama didn't forget the rest of its plotlines. The mystery case was solid and blended nicely with the story of the friends and their backgrounds.
The romance was, in addition, subtle, but cute.
Finally, the performances were all great by everyone in the cast.
So, overall, seven out of ten.
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Korean Drama '' Welcome to Samdalri '' is a drama about family and going back to one's roots in order to heal and reset.The drama has a nice mood, with the setting being a countryside-seaside village and the small community vibes aided the story greatly.
Also, the side characters were all interesting, especially the sisters, and their stories were funny, emotional, and original. Also, the family drama was really sweet and sad at the same time.
On the other hand, the main characters were not written well. The female lead was annoying, and the male lead was just a nice guy, without any other trade. Which is a pitty, as both actors are strong and always give enjoyable performances. Also, their romance was boring and predictable.
So, overall, six out of ten.
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Japanese Drama '' Tsukuyomi-kun no kindan Oyashoku '' is a food drama with a romantic twist.The drama, though it has a weird setting, it has a light mood and an enjoyable story. The food was nice enough, the relationship between the two leads cute, the love triangle okay, though the brother was a bit creepy at times, and the office drama enjoyable.
The drama's main 'failure', however, was its length. It didn't allow the story to develop organically, and it was rushed at times and, especially in the end. If they had omitted some parts of it, it would have allowed the main story to breathe. Alas, that was not the case.
The performances, finally, were all enjoyable, especially by the main female lead.
So, overall, five out of ten.
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Japanese Drama '' Nanyobi ni Umareta no '' is a healing drama.The story, though a bit quirky, has a sensitive and emotional story, with the main lead finding peace and the power to move on. The relationship between her and her father was also sweet and their dynamics spot on.
The mystery of the past was also interesting to follow and offered some suspense. The closure of it brought peace to all the characters and it was nice to see our main girl rediscovering friendship and having fun.
The mystery of Agatha, moreover, gave her a chance to show her progress and her character development.
On the other hand, the romance was the drama's weakest point. It was half baked and underdeveloped, easily omitted from the plot.
The performances, finally, were all enjoyable.
So, overall, seven out of ten.
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Korean Drama '' LTNS '' is a comedy drama about a marriage in crisis.The drama has an okay start, as the couple begins their project of tracking down the unfaithful spouses. And it did have some entertaining cases, though the comedy wasn't that enjoyable and the action scenes were more or less unnecessary.
The ending, on the other hand, was the best part of the drama. It finally allowed the characters to unravel, we got to see what had happened in the past and the real reason why they had marriage problems. The cinematography, moreover, was pretty impressive.
Finally, the performances were all great, especially by the main couple.
So, overall, five out of ten.
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Korean Drama '' A Killer Paradox '' is an edgy drama that explores the morality of murder, when the victim is a killer themselves.The drama does a great job presenting the main character's journey from guilt, remorse, fear, and acceptance. On that front, the drama escapes from the basic crime dramas and gives its main lead a more humane act.
On the other hand, the rest of the characters weren't as deeply explored. They were left as cells of their descriptions and nothing beyond.
Also, the story, though initially impressive, failed to keep the momentum. The cinematography was enjoyable and original, yes, but, in the end, left a lot of things unsaid, as the shift from one scene to another had a few moments playing off-camera. This technique was nice at first but got tiring in the end.
Also, the sci fi element wasn't explored at all and it was left as a thought.
Finally, the performances were all enjoyable and the relationship between the characters was sweet.
So, overall, six out of ten.
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Korean Drama '' The Story of Park's Marriage Contract '' is a fantasy, time travel romantic comedy.The drama has a great start, with an interesting female lead who is delightful to watch. It also has a fun story, with enough light and fluffy moments to keep things entertaining. The comedy part was great as well. And even though there were some cheesy moments and overused tropes, they were nicely embedded in the story and they didn't feel too cliche.
The second half of the drama was, on the other hand, rather boring. The ending was well handled, sure, but they added too much unnecessary drama just to keep things emotional. That is why the conclusion was rushed.
The performances, finally, were all enjoyable.
So, overall, seven out of ten.
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Korean Drama '' Maestra: Strings of Truth '' is a mystery melodrama that is character centered.The drama builds up an intense thriller, as the plot starts from a family drama to a homicide mystery. Moreover, the characters are all interesting and move the story forward, aiding it to become more than a basic melodrama.
The mystery was also well constructed. On the other hand, the love story was boring and had too few moments. Rather, the family story was entertaining enough to fill the gaps in the episodes.
Finally, the performances were all great. The music was also amazing.
So, overall, seven out of ten.
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