porchaysbluehair

I was really excited for this drama. The storyline is very interesting and I like to see that k-bl is branching into more dark and erotic dramas. I am a little bit disappointed in the execution though, its not bad and is reasonably enjoyable to watch but it kinda feels like I'm watching any old office drama. There is so much potential for mystery and tension with this kind of story that I think kinda fell flat. I love the premise and I have really loved similar dramas such as Beyond Evil. However the execution of the mystery and complex emotions that should be the focus point is pretty underwhelming.

I've seen others praise the chemistry of the leads but I really don't feel it. Its not bad but its far from the want and tension that would be needed to properly carry this sort of story. The first kiss and the sex scene I thought were good but I don't really feel their love (or lust), like I can see the story is telling me that they like each other but I don't really see those emotions in the characters nor understand why they love each other despite everything. Not sure if this is an acting, directing, or cinematography problem but for a story with such complexities and an enemies to lovers premise the lack of intense chemistry and motivations really affects my investment in the relationship and immersion in the plot.

I give this drama a lot of props it for paving the way though, there is so much potential for stories like this from Korea and I hope to see more!