i was so surprised by how hooked i was to this!! i love a good ol fashioned rise of the underdog type of story!!!
the action in the first half was soooooo good and the more sentimental parts of the second half was also really good. overall, it was entertaining as hell and makes for a really good binge if you're a fan of revenge, friendship and justice. loved it! wished we got more se kyung in those last few eps tho, felt like he disappeared!
when i think about it, im kinda glad they turned the bl into bromance for this series. it doesnt make sense for the gangster to be so righteous and passionate about how kids/teens need proper parental guidance to become good adults and then for him to be romantically involved with a high schooler. that kinda storyline is a bit too unconventional for mainstream tv imo (although it was super minimal, they shouldnt have straight washed them either out of consideration for the original source) - however the justification made by the creators about bl not being profitable was totally unnecessary and deserved its backlash
Is there any other historical drama recommendations like jol with smart characters and great plot but not too…
nirvana in fire is a great show thats somewhat similar to jol in politics, family, action etc. but its got quite a few episodes! around 54 - but its soooo worth it, especially if you like smart characters and revenge plots
it was so bloody good!! had the perfect mix of comedy, mystery and politics sprinkled with a little bit of romance! just the way i like it tbh! i've heard that s3 will feature a lot more action so looking forward to that!
fan xian is probably one of my top 3 favourite fictional characters of all time ! i love the fact that he is cunning and intelligent, yet so very human!! its not often you see a character as compassionate and empathetic as this guy while he rightfully fucks with the monarchy. his family is so loveable too!!
loved the lil jokes sprinkled in the show about the 5 year long gap between s1 and s2, as well as all the other meta bits at the very very end ahah - looking forward to the next season!!
I think this version made a big mistake in the evolution of Achi, who is much more passive and social than Adachi
i think it works for a thai adaptation tho. that too shy to speak, doe-eyed, innocent way adachi acts is believable in japan but not in thailand, where community, friendships and socialising are more at the forefront of their culture.
i love the jap version but this one was brilliant in its own way! the exploration of the 2nd couple was so cute!! and achi's lil plot on bettering his self-esteem and confidence in his career was soooooooo appreciated!! those were 2 things i felt were lacking in the original anyways and this show built on them so nicely
its charming and so damn cute, overall a great adaptation of an already great show
lmao a total blast - starts off a tad bit slow but the second half is so soooooo goood !!! the mix of action and comedy is just so entertaining!! i'd love a sequel!!
towards the end, its hinted at, but in a very veryyy lighthearted manner - nothing ever progresses. Bromance is great but in a friendly way, there is more focus on the friendship between all 3 than just the dudes, but they care about eo and it shows.
defs a happy ending but it ends on a cliffhanger if i remember correctly? i think as a segway for the 2nd season? dont really remember the exact ending but pre sure it was happy
theres so many comments praising the show im actually wondering if i watched something completely different...
why would i be shocked that you like it and i dont? thats normal and just shows how art and media can and should be interpreted - in this case, i didnt really vibe with something that a lot of other people liked, nothing wrong wit that
think u are more upset abt my opinion than i am abt urs...
i love artsy, emotionally mature shows but this one just didn't do it for me - i found myself rooting for soo hyuk only and i didn't really care about the younger one, who i thought was a lazy moocher. i think if more time was given showing how their individual abusive experiences shaped them into the way they are now, it would greatly benefit the characters and their development..
this type of story with these type of characters have GREAT potential, it just felt like the story and script wasn't smoothed out of kinks and i was watching a drafted outline.
the action in the first half was soooooo good and the more sentimental parts of the second half was also really good. overall, it was entertaining as hell and makes for a really good binge if you're a fan of revenge, friendship and justice. loved it! wished we got more se kyung in those last few eps tho, felt like he disappeared!
when i think about it, im kinda glad they turned the bl into bromance for this series. it doesnt make sense for the gangster to be so righteous and passionate about how kids/teens need proper parental guidance to become good adults and then for him to be romantically involved with a high schooler. that kinda storyline is a bit too unconventional for mainstream tv imo (although it was super minimal, they shouldnt have straight washed them either out of consideration for the original source) - however the justification made by the creators about bl not being profitable was totally unnecessary and deserved its backlash
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fan xian is probably one of my top 3 favourite fictional characters of all time ! i love the fact that he is cunning and intelligent, yet so very human!! its not often you see a character as compassionate and empathetic as this guy while he rightfully fucks with the monarchy. his family is so loveable too!!
loved the lil jokes sprinkled in the show about the 5 year long gap between s1 and s2, as well as all the other meta bits at the very very end ahah - looking forward to the next season!!
more explanation and plot would be nice but its satisfactory as a quick lil binge
its charming and so damn cute, overall a great adaptation of an already great show
defs a happy ending but it ends on a cliffhanger if i remember correctly? i think as a segway for the 2nd season? dont really remember the exact ending but pre sure it was happy
think u are more upset abt my opinion than i am abt urs...
this type of story with these type of characters have GREAT potential, it just felt like the story and script wasn't smoothed out of kinks and i was watching a drafted outline.