caseybruv
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HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT + TERRIBLE PLOT TWIST
I enjoyed the first few episodes of the drama, as I was trying to guess one by one who was the culprit. It kind of reminded me of Strangers from Hell since the MC was living in a building with suspicious people. I enjoyed the mystery vibe and it was decent for a few episodes. After episode 3 everything went downhill. The ending did not make sense and did not clear up what was going on behind the scene with the neighbors. I was so confused about all the characters' connections with each other and with what was actually happening. The entire plot with the sketchy neighbors seemed like a side story that had nothing to do with Ji-Hyeon's kidnapping? If the writers did not have time to finish and piece everything, they should've just not included it.The pacing between the FL and ML's "romance" was so fast-paced and seemed unnatural. It did not make sense how the male lead "fell in love".
The writers tried to add a plot twist to give the audience a shock, but it just made me more disappointed. Guess what was the plot twist? Dun-dun! The male lead was the culprit all along! Wowww! Usually, I enjoy plot twists like that, but oh man... this drama executed it poorly. Seemed like the writers had no idea how to finish the script, so they threw in a random plot twist. There were no indicators or signs that the ML was the culprit. The first hint that was provided to us was in the second to last episode and it was how the ML was knowledgeable about plants and how Jin-Hyeon has dew in her nails. The ML mentioning plants was super random like the plot twist itself. The drama could've shown a scene where the ML going in and out of the apartment building in the beginning. Additionally, it does not make sense how the ML had time to do all of this with his detective job. In one scene, he tied up the FL in the bathtub, and in the next, he was helping his co-worker? How did he had enough time to change clothes, help his partner, and go back to the FL's apartment? The ML's motive and reasoning for the kidnapping and such were dull. His plot twist contradicted his whole personality. He was shown to be a law-abiding, capable, reputable detective, but also a yandere stalker creep? Unlike Mouse, the ML did not fake his personality, so it did not make sense how he became obsessive after noticing one girl.
There were too many plot holes and the whole story felt rushed. There were many details and scenes the drama could've excluded if they wanted the storyline to flow better.
I should've listened to the comments before watching this, what a waste of time. I would rate this lower, but I just put the suggested rating from MDL based on the other scores I gave.
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#MeToo discusses the importance of speaking out when there's sexual harassment and abuse in and out of office. This drama demonstrated the complicity of relationships and how everyone isn't all that simple. #MeToo has many twists and turns, changing my impressions about the characters every episode. I enjoyed the subtle hints the drama threw out and how that build up to everything in the end. The interactions between the characters were realistic in showing how not everyone is not perfect despite how they're seen.
The opening and closing songs were played really beautifully and fitted the drama very well.
I recommend #MeToo if you're into workplace dramas!
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I've only watched a couple of episodes and dropped this drama because it was just unbearable to continue.I first want to state that the production was done very well, from the set to the effects.
STORY: The beginning of the story really captured my attention. I really enjoyed how the story shined a light on mental health awareness since there are not many HK dramas like that out there. This drama was refreshing, concepts like serial killers and mental disorders aren't common in recent HK dramas. I really enjoyed how the drama showed what MC's mind looks like and the setup with his relationship with his sister and the psychiatrist. The drama did a great job showing MC's past and trauma and his strained relationship with his mother.
But there were minor details here and there that ruined the whole show for me. It didn't make sense that the MC was able to join the police investigation since he had no connection to the police. I'm surprised his original personality was useful because all he ever since was slack off and chase after girls. Madam Sing (FL) who was a bomb disposal expert, also randomly joined the special crime unit, even though that's not her specialty.
Also, I didn't like how they made MC's sister into a damsel in distress who can't do anything by herself. I would've been more okay with this if the story developed her original personality more since now she just feels like an empty husk without a real personality. The drama was too fast-paced in mending MC's relationship with his mother. Attempting to murder your children and abandoning them is not something that's easily forgivable. Also, the MC had a grudge against his mother for most of his life, so it was weird how he forgave her so quickly. Additionally, it didn't make sense how MC's second personality came back after he "cured his DID after making up with his mom".
And personally, the serial killer's signature green eye is just cringy and Madam Sing's outfit is questionable to wear while working in the police force.
ACTING/CAST: I think they did a wonderful job in the casting. They're all seasoned actors/actresses that starred in many past TVB dramas. They made the right choice to make Benjamin Yuen play the psychiatrist. He portrayed his character well, being well-mannered, friendly, but mysterious and off-setting at the same time.
MUSIC: I didn't really focus on the music, there weren't really any outstanding soundtracks, but I never once thought there was a song out of place.
REWATCH VALUE: I would not rewatch this drama, as you can see I dropped it not even halfway completing it. Throughout episodes 5-7, I practically forced myself to continue it, but I just couldn't see any more potential. Everything I enjoyed about the drama disappeared after episode 6 and I lost interest.
OVERALL: This drama had an interesting start that drew me in with curiosity, but it goes downhill from there real quick. The only thing that kept me going was MC's family relationship. I'm not sure if the story redeems itself or what I saw was just a small piece of the big picture, since I dropped it in the beginning and don't have the patience to continue.
However, I do think you should check out this drama at least once because it's something new that's not really seen in HK dramas before. Who knows, maybe you'll like it?
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