Coming up Short (pun intended!)
Overdo has a low budget vertical drama quality. Camera takes are horrible, dialogues are meh, co-actors are mid like we see in mini dramas. although, they might have been selected for that very classic disjointed "look" that goes better with republican dramas. Some story related changes were expected, but here the characters and their personalities are quite different. Bad background music makes it extra unbearable.
Initial episodes and flashbacks were done poorly and failed at world building, which is necessary to pull us in as viewers into their time, their existence, believe their feelings, their words.. massive Direction and writing failure.
Now let's look at what is working -
While Overdo is technically weak, main actors in the drama hold their own and are keeping it alive despite valid criticism.
Story picks up in 9th Episode and is finally feeling acceptable, the mystery and excitement has soared.
Handsome Murong brothers + inspector step brother make an interesting trio. Our lady and her gang of female spies and secret keepers are heroic in their mission. Those Huos shall get their comeuppance!!!! ,
To unsure viewers,
Ignore the horrible technical flaws of the drama and watch for the mystery.
Tolerate the bad yellow wash, meaningless camera angles, and dozens of shoe shots and watch for the actors.
Tune out the loud insufferable background music and watch for the story.
Initial episodes and flashbacks were done poorly and failed at world building, which is necessary to pull us in as viewers into their time, their existence, believe their feelings, their words.. massive Direction and writing failure.
Now let's look at what is working -
While Overdo is technically weak, main actors in the drama hold their own and are keeping it alive despite valid criticism.
Story picks up in 9th Episode and is finally feeling acceptable, the mystery and excitement has soared.
Handsome Murong brothers + inspector step brother make an interesting trio. Our lady and her gang of female spies and secret keepers are heroic in their mission. Those Huos shall get their comeuppance!!!! ,
To unsure viewers,
Ignore the horrible technical flaws of the drama and watch for the mystery.
Tolerate the bad yellow wash, meaningless camera angles, and dozens of shoe shots and watch for the actors.
Tune out the loud insufferable background music and watch for the story.
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