One thing that didn't make sense and I think the writer only did it to make it possible for the events in that…
Yeah, that's always a poorly used device to advance the plot in such shows. Plus it's a little disappointing in the latest episodes that the leads got really close to catching the culprit, but didn't take enough action until it was too late. I-na closed in on 4-5 suspects AND she got a major clue on the One City thing being involved with her parents, but she didn't look into it.
I can see the high production value, the cinematography/music are very good, but the story and romance are just not capturing me. Much like many Netflix originals, it feels like a generic plot wrapped in fancy packaging.
I thought it was a pretty compelling show that touched on some important social issues and captured the essence of teenage crime and rebellion. While some parts were far-fetched, I could see how such events could possibly happen irl.
So far this is the only kdrama I've watched that actually portrayed realistic high school behaviour and actual intervention of well meaning adults (even if they were not able to salvage the situation). A real breath of fresh air from the usual over-dramatized bullying manhwa fantasies. I was fine with it ending the way it did but it could have tied up some loose ends.
I get that this high school bullying genre is a trend but it's so formulaic, unlike law or medical dramas that have similarities but can be diverse. It's basically the exact same plot with different school uniforms, and it's getting old very fast...
Re-watching this is cementing it as a slow-burn suspense masterpiece for me. I'm a little sad about the cutting down of most dramas to 12 episodes as it can hurt this genre.
Wishing her well, though I wonder if they had been planning for this before his military service since it's not the best time to move to the US now. No doubt she will be less active after finishing her current projects, but I do think and hope she still plans to act.
The FL's dead-ness is quite relatable and amusing, but the rest feel like character archetypes rather than actual people. The A student with non-existent EQ, funny and overly eager guy, gossipy and over-dramatic girl. They come across as high school students on an internship. I know it's meant to be a growth story but I can't help but already feel disappointed.
The story is quite far fetched, but it's entertaining nonetheless. While the FL is the flashy character here, it's actually the ML who's the more intriguing (and intelligent) psychopath.
Extremely well done so far and shaping up to be among the top dramas in this genre. After the realistic and impactful backstory of FL and her mom, it took a while for me to warm up to the leads' romance at first (it was just too fantasy-like). But it soon became a genuine and heartwarming relationship involving sacrifice and parenthood. It is also very much a female-centric drama with a lot of social commentary on discrimination, Asian/korean family values and how they lead to the struggles of women to this day.
He barely makes any presence in E1, he has major role in later 3 eps, maybe those eps will change ur mind abt…
Just finished the 4 episodes and to my surprise, he quickly grew out of his stiff awkward phase (since many years pass in a single episode). I think his character growth is very well done now.
Great first episode, but I'm a little disappointed that Park Bogum's character is similar to Choi Taek from Reply 1988. That character worked well as the awkward innocent guy in a group of chaotic friends, but it's coming off as uninteresting for a male lead. I'll see if the show makes me change my mind later on.
Hmm... I'm not feeling this one. It is overdramatic, filmed like something from 2013 and music not well placed. I was expecting better from the trailers. It definitely takes a comptetent production team to film serious political thrillers.
So far this is the only kdrama I've watched that actually portrayed realistic high school behaviour and actual intervention of well meaning adults (even if they were not able to salvage the situation). A real breath of fresh air from the usual over-dramatized bullying manhwa fantasies. I was fine with it ending the way it did but it could have tied up some loose ends.