Expected a Superhero Action Comedy, Got a Heartfelt Story About Finding Purpose and Belonging
Wow. What a fun ride! Wonderfools has easily earned a spot in my top 5 Korean dramas, which are the dramas I’d actually rewatch. I went into Wonderfools expecting a superhero action comedy. I got that and so much more. The insightful review by the user Eat Watermelon deep dived into the themes really well. I will take a page out of their book and give a lot of credit to the writers here besides the production team and cast. An excellent drama starts with a good script, and the writers delivered.
In Wonderfools, we have a story about a trio of misfits lost in life who get a fresh start when they inadvertently acquire superpowers. Their powers are a manifested reflection of their internal conflicts, and the drama does a wonderful job showing us how they overcome those internal conflicts besides dealing with the obvious external conflicts in the story. And then we have Cha Eunwoo's character, the lone wolf who finds his community in this trio of misfits. Each member of the ensemble cast gets a meaningful character arc, and even the antagonists feel relatable. The story and themes aren't anything new, but the writers and the cast did such an amazing job balancing chaotic humor and emotional depth in a way that feels fresh, grounded, and meaningful.
Writing, production, cast, and music were all excellent. I watched the making of the show. A lot of the stunts and effects were not CGI, so I really appreciated that because it added more authenticity to those scenes. If there's one minor critique I have, it's the exaggerated displays of anger in the first couple episodes, which I really find tedious and overdone in Korean dramas. Thankfully, it tones down in subsequent episodes.
Wonderfools is thoughtfully layered beneath its comedic sci-fi exterior. It's the kind of show that makes you appreciate the details on a rewatch while also being incredibly entertaining. I binge watched this series in a couple days and immediately started rewatching it because it was just that good to me.
Netflix released this a limited series, but they definitely left room for a second season. Here's hoping we get a second season!
In Wonderfools, we have a story about a trio of misfits lost in life who get a fresh start when they inadvertently acquire superpowers. Their powers are a manifested reflection of their internal conflicts, and the drama does a wonderful job showing us how they overcome those internal conflicts besides dealing with the obvious external conflicts in the story. And then we have Cha Eunwoo's character, the lone wolf who finds his community in this trio of misfits. Each member of the ensemble cast gets a meaningful character arc, and even the antagonists feel relatable. The story and themes aren't anything new, but the writers and the cast did such an amazing job balancing chaotic humor and emotional depth in a way that feels fresh, grounded, and meaningful.
Writing, production, cast, and music were all excellent. I watched the making of the show. A lot of the stunts and effects were not CGI, so I really appreciated that because it added more authenticity to those scenes. If there's one minor critique I have, it's the exaggerated displays of anger in the first couple episodes, which I really find tedious and overdone in Korean dramas. Thankfully, it tones down in subsequent episodes.
Wonderfools is thoughtfully layered beneath its comedic sci-fi exterior. It's the kind of show that makes you appreciate the details on a rewatch while also being incredibly entertaining. I binge watched this series in a couple days and immediately started rewatching it because it was just that good to me.
Netflix released this a limited series, but they definitely left room for a second season. Here's hoping we get a second season!
Was this review helpful to you?
