Alicia

Squid Game: 12/30/2024 ~ 12/31/2024

The whole concept of this show is something that is unique, but it also deals with many heavy topics. We see many characters who are struggling financially and are heavy debt which leads them to join the games. We also shockingly see that these aren’t regular games but instead kids games where if you lose you die. Through the show we see many things happens such as friendships being formed, as well as alliances. We even see how some people try to cheat but this game has a weird way of fairness even though it is twisted in itself. As can be expected we see many people die, many of who we grow to love this being through loosing a game, betrayal, or even sacrifice. We also see how these conditions slowly break about the people and change them into someone they can’t recognize. In the end we have a tragic ending as we learn only one can survive and this makes everything seem pointless to MC especially when he leaves. We also learn that someone we thought was his friend inside the games wasn’t but instead the mastermind behind everything. This leads to the season to end with the MC wanting to get revenge. He however is not the only character we follow as we also follow a police officer who is looking for his brother. He learns about the games through the MC and decides to sneak in and see if his brother died in these games. Through him we see another side of the games that the players don’t. We find out that these games are done to entertain the rich who become bored of regular entertainment. Also we learn the truth about what happened to his brother and the police officer also experiences his own betrayal.

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Train to Busan: 5/15/2025

I went into this movie already knowing the ending because it was something I had seen all over TikTok, this however did not make it hurt any less. The way people were selfless when it came to sacrificing themselves as well as the harsh reality of how selfish people can be when it comes to serving made everything hurt all the more. There is no way I can ever watch this movie without crying simply because of the ending. Now to the actual story, the fact that it could have been avoided if the person didn’t sneak in the train is crazy, it really shows how one thing can change everything. It also realistic how the military was not able to fully stop in the area they said they did, but instead another as we see in the end. There is so much to talk about but I don’t wanna spoil it nor do I wan cry while writing. It is simply a much watch movie.

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My Sweet Mobster: 7/5/2025 ~ 7/8/2025

The idea for the show was there but I think the English title doesn’t really fit it especially considering the ML isn’t a mobster but instead a reformed one. Even so in the show he actually gets hurt when the FL refers to him as one. Besides that point it actually really sweet to see the romance between the ML and the FL. It was something that really made no sense at first but the chemistry was very there and made it feel natural. Though I think the inclusion of lost childhood friends was dumb and not really necessary, though it fit the story it kinda felt like an unnecessary plot point. Though there was that I also really like the secondary couple, since their relationship was one that started with one night. Even though it was actually sorta clear that the 2ml was already into the 2fl even before the knowledge of her being pregnant. It was sweet to see that and how he truly cared for her and would support her no matter her decision. The last thing that I think really redeemed this drama was the family aspect of the story, how the ML truly cared for each of his people and would do anything to defend them and take care of them.

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Love O2O: 5/8/2025 ~ 5/13/2025

I really hate high hopes for this show because it looked really interesting and it started off really good. The characters were all like able and the romance actually progressed really quickly. This genuinely surprised me considering how many episodes there were, I expected it to be more of a slow burn. However the reason why I rated it so low is because of the kiss scenes that two place between the two leads. There chemistry was there but when the kiss scenes happened the FL just sorta stood there like a dead fish. She didn’t move nor did she kiss back. When this happened the first time I assumed it was there first kiss but then it just kept happening. This made their romance not as believable and sorta took me out of the story.

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Live On: 8/9/2025 ~ 8/10/2025

It was a really good show and I like how it was realistic. It made sense why the FL was embarrassed about being bullied, and while her actions were annoying there was a reason behind them. What I also like is how when the ML did doubt her for a second but immediately came to his senses and realized he was wrong. He was also probably one of her biggest supporters, since she had many that she made in this new friend group. Lastly the romance aspect was adorable, it was sweet and it fit the way the two characters acted. There was no unnecessary tension but instead a calm vibe which fit them. Though I would have liked a kissing scene it made sense why one never took place. I also like the side couples who were in the story. One of them was a couple which had already formed before the story. Through them we saw some relationships problems and while they did break up they eventually got back together. However when they got back tighter they didn’t simply just get back together but instead they grew as people and actually learned from the reason they broke up. The second couple we saw one they never actually formed but it was still cute to see. The guy was in love with the girl but also understood her boundaries and how she didn’t want to be in a relationship. This didn’t stop him from liking her because he believed that while he liked her that didn’t mean she owed him anything.

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Always Home: 8/2/25 ~ 8/13/25

This drama covered a lot of things very well. It showed grief and how you may be able to move on but it is always there, even when many years have passed. It showed sacrifices how both kids and parents sometimes have to make difficult choices because of circumstances. It showed friendship, even though at times it was frustrating that’s the harsh reality of true friendship. Lastly it showed love and how it’s something that takes time and work, how even when people may want it to work it may not because it’s not meant to be. However on the contrary it also showed that just because something is easy doesn’t mean it will always be, as it also needs attention. The ending also shows the harsh truth of time, how people may once be close will grow about because of life. Overall this drama showed life as it is, how things can be hard but also an be good, how people struggle and how people succeed.

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Squid Game Season 3 : 6/27/2025

I know this season had a lot of backlashes, but I think it was the perfect ending to the series. It was real and devasting showing that even though we want the good guys to win they don't always win. It was also realistic in the way people betrayed each other and shows how greedy humans can really be. It also showed how people will do anything to survive. Despite this it also showed that there are still good people in this world and people will sometimes surprise us. Lastly it shows that the world is also always going to corrupt and even though people try it will still remain.

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Head over Heels: 7/22/2025 - 7/29/2025

Words can not begin to describe how amazing this kdramas is. First off the story is something new, at least to me. This in itself made it amazing because while it had cliche aspect the overall story was new. I also liked how both of our characters were damaged but also showed two completely reactions to this, one was closed off and the other was full of joy. It was also nice to see how both of these were a mask and slowly get to see the real and dark truth of them. I also loved how dedicated both characters were to each other and how willing to make sacrifices for each other they were. The amount of tears I shed of this drama could probably fill a river to be honest. I highly recommend to watch, especially because while it’s is very sad at moment it also very happy and the ending is so worth the watch. Also I almost forgot but I love how selfless the second male lead he was, this being while he had feelings for the FL he respected her feelings and was an amazing friend in every way possible.

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The Glory: 5/18/2024 ~ 5/30/2024

I know this show was separated into two parts but because of the time when I watched it I consider it as a whole since it does not have separate seasons. The story itself was something that I had never watched before so I went in not really knowing what to expect, minus the fact that people really liked the show. After watching it can see why since I also love the show as well. The FL was simply a badass and did not wavier when it came to take her revenge which is something I really like. It not only the fact that she didn’t wavier but stuck to what she planned to do, making sure they all felt the world around them crumble. The thing I loved however the most was the fact that while there was romance they did not try to make it a key point but instead a very minor point, and also it was not pointless. It wasn’t like she fell in love and took out her revenge separately but instead the ML stood by her side and helped take her revenge. Which as twisted as it sounds made their love story all the better even though it was barely shown. Now on to the heavier topic which is the bullying it talks about, it sad how realistic it can be in not only the fact it happens but how it get easily brushed aside with out anyone caring.

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Pit Babe: 6/17/2026 - 6/22/2026

This show was surprisingly and my first omegverse show so I was kinda going in blind. Despite that I feel like the romance between the leads was really good and you could really feel the chemistry. I also love how the plot developed and there were so many plot twist that it was lowkey crazy. I also love the side couples and watching them develop was really cool. There was also a lot of steamy scenes which I didn’t mind but I feel like sometimes they were random. Lastly there were a lot of heartbreaking scenes especially a certain one so there were a lot of tears shed during this show, especially the last few episodes.

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Once We Were Us: 7/18/2026

This movie brought me to absolute tears, the amount of thought that went into was amazing. Every little thing in this movie has a meaning, either to foreshadow something or respect something that is actively happening. Even the little things you think didn’t matter held meaning. You get actively see that past and the present, knowing their relationship didn’t last but watching them fall in love and wishing it does. Seeing the moment it shifts from being happy to something so incredibly heartbreaking, and I think what hurts most of all is that it was meant to happen. Nothing can change the ending, no going back as they have also already moved on.

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Dear.M: 03/12/2026 ~ 4/20/2026

Though it seems like it took me a long time to finish this show I actually really enjoyed it, the only probably was that I was busy with school. I liked all the relationships that were formed, my only issue is that at times they felt a little immature. I think this would have been better in a high school setting, as it could explain why certain things happened compared to it being in a college setting. Though I get why it couldn't cause that would change the main plot point a lot. Also, the plot twist at the end really surprised me, I would never have guessed that even though it made so much sense. Honestly the best outcome and really good show.

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