Jasmine
USA
I used to be an avid drama fan, but I haven't been watching regularly for around 3 years. This is the first drama that has pulled me back into the addictive wonderland of dramas for the first time in three years. Crash Landing on You is incredibly poignant, with action, comedy, politics, and a strong supporting cast.
I loved the first half of the drama the most. The dichotomy between the North and the South is extremely evident, and the show does a good job at portraying the differences, but also demonstrating how similar they are in actuality as people. I actually loved the 'side-plots' and the secondary OTP as well. This drama has one of my favorite supporting casts; the 'ducklings', as everyone affectionately calls them, really brings the drama to life and balances out the more melodramatic moments of the OTP. But seriously, so melodramatic but I loved it!
The chemistry between the leads was a bit reminiscent of DOTS, but I think I like this one more just because of the 'cliche' tropes they used throughout the show that were tied in very well. Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin have incredible chemistry and they are very natural with each other. Everyone loves Hyun Bin and his longing, warm gaze (I do too!) but I think Son Ye Jin carried them as a couple, she has some acting chops!
I appreciate how the show demonstrates all the different kinds of 'love', whether that be familial, romantic, platonic, patriotic, etc; they do a great job at just resonating love throughout the show. The OST is incredible and they do a good job at really hammering those emotions home during those pivotal moments.
Admittedly, like many shows, I think the plot got a bit draggy in the latter half, but I think the ending is realistic enough for what they could do, and I'll miss watching the adventures of the ducklings with Se Ri and Jung Hyuk. With any show, I definitely think the villain part was extremely dragged out, and honestly quite unrealistic, but hey, you need him there to create that tension and drama so I can't complain.
Anyways, grab some tissues and get ready for some happy and sad tears! No, but seriously, give this a watch even if you have to fast forward through some of the more boring political parts-- the other parts are worth it.
I loved the first half of the drama the most. The dichotomy between the North and the South is extremely evident, and the show does a good job at portraying the differences, but also demonstrating how similar they are in actuality as people. I actually loved the 'side-plots' and the secondary OTP as well. This drama has one of my favorite supporting casts; the 'ducklings', as everyone affectionately calls them, really brings the drama to life and balances out the more melodramatic moments of the OTP. But seriously, so melodramatic but I loved it!
The chemistry between the leads was a bit reminiscent of DOTS, but I think I like this one more just because of the 'cliche' tropes they used throughout the show that were tied in very well. Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin have incredible chemistry and they are very natural with each other. Everyone loves Hyun Bin and his longing, warm gaze (I do too!) but I think Son Ye Jin carried them as a couple, she has some acting chops!
I appreciate how the show demonstrates all the different kinds of 'love', whether that be familial, romantic, platonic, patriotic, etc; they do a great job at just resonating love throughout the show. The OST is incredible and they do a good job at really hammering those emotions home during those pivotal moments.
Admittedly, like many shows, I think the plot got a bit draggy in the latter half, but I think the ending is realistic enough for what they could do, and I'll miss watching the adventures of the ducklings with Se Ri and Jung Hyuk. With any show, I definitely think the villain part was extremely dragged out, and honestly quite unrealistic, but hey, you need him there to create that tension and drama so I can't complain.
Anyways, grab some tissues and get ready for some happy and sad tears! No, but seriously, give this a watch even if you have to fast forward through some of the more boring political parts-- the other parts are worth it.
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