Fun, Goofy, X-Men vibes
The show was so fun! Had lots of laughs from the comedy bits and so much joy in the found family aspects. The show picks up after the first episode, and is a fun, funny, and action packed ride the whole time. Loved the Y2K aesthetic; the prodution design is great. The special effects are a stunning mix of both practical effects and CGI, and they look amazing in every scene. And the "Cha Eun Woo can't act" allegations are completely untrue, especially in this series, he is stellar.There are some pacing issues in very beginning and in the middle, along with a few abrupt tonal shifts. Some of the aspects of the plot are not fleshed out enough, barely explained, or flat out ignored by the end. The ending was also a bit too rushed and convoluted.
But overall this show was so fun and sweet and unexpected. In a world where both superhero media and Korean dramas have become repetitive and stale, Wonderfools stands out.
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Story:
The plot premise is very interesting and unique but was not very well executed. My biggest issue with the dreams is that how they work was never really fully explained. This is one of my biggest gripes with this and all Sci-fi/fantasy dramas- we need to know the rules so we can know the stakes. Without this, anything can happen for any reason and as a viewer you can't get as invested in the story. The dreams felt a bit contrived at times. There also wasn't really a solid plotline running throughout the entire show, and there was rarely any sense of urgency.
Acting:
I love them both to pieces but I feel like neither Lee Jong Suk or Suzy are strong enough actors to carry a drama on their own. Aside from their acting not being the strongest, they have very little romantic chemistry. Other than that, their characters are very well written and are fun and believable as friends. As well, the supporting cast have great chemistry with the leads and are very strong actors.
Music
The music was outstanding and very well utilized. This show, like the writers' other work, "I Hear Your Voice," also makes amazing use of an instrumental OST, which really adds to emotional moments.
Overall
Overall, I had my gripes with this drama but I enjoyed it. It had a stellar first few episodes, and kind of slowed down in the middle and sort of sputtered out at the end, but as a whole it was pretty good. As a viewer I feel like I put more effort into thinking about directions that both the plot and characters could have gone in than the writer did at times. Even though there were things I thought could have been done better, there was nothing I hated, and I don't regret watching it.
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