TheRedBiscuits
Stockholm
Overly complicated everything, no plot development, and the driest characters ever.
I have been waiting for this drama ever since it was announced. I love thrillers, the synopsis sounded interesting, and the trailer was great.
But then the episodes came. That was supposed to be the good part, but... it wasn't.
That's right, I'm just as confused as you are.
I think there is no problem with the plot itself. They could've made this into such a good show, yet what we have is:
- Characters with no personality
(No, being traumatized is not a personality trait. If you disagree you might need a therapist.)
Flaws make characters realistic but you can't make a character out of one. You need to add something to it and that something is missing here.
- A story that gets more and more complicated with each minute. I know this is not a valid argument, but... it's just stupid. I'm unable to find a better word for this.
I tried out directing so I've read some bad scripts, but this one? Oof. Simply oof.
It started with the FL being falsely accused of murdering her parents and now... what is this? It's hard to put it into words because it's such a mess. This is a 16-hour show. 8 hours in the plot development is still nonexistent. No progression. I bet they'll rush things in the second half.
- The FL breaking the fourth wall to explain things because they are unable to tell the story properly. They literally have to tell things to your face, like: "So we're doing x because y." I'm sorry, but that's a shortcut. I could even call it cheating.
It's visible that the writer is a rookie. I had to google it and found them.
Seriously, I'd love to have a discussion with them to ask what they were thinking.
Maybe it's my fault for expecting too much, but I am deeply disappointed.
The slightly good things:
-The OST is pretty good.
-And the chemistry between the leads is okay, but you know... would be even better if they had personalities.
I somehow made it to episode 8 and just found myself getting distracted instead of focusing on the drama itself and had to rewind a couple of times.
So yeah, I gave up. My poor brain gave up. I have to leave this unfinished but might come back to watch the last episode just for fun.
But then the episodes came. That was supposed to be the good part, but... it wasn't.
That's right, I'm just as confused as you are.
I think there is no problem with the plot itself. They could've made this into such a good show, yet what we have is:
- Characters with no personality
(No, being traumatized is not a personality trait. If you disagree you might need a therapist.)
Flaws make characters realistic but you can't make a character out of one. You need to add something to it and that something is missing here.
- A story that gets more and more complicated with each minute. I know this is not a valid argument, but... it's just stupid. I'm unable to find a better word for this.
I tried out directing so I've read some bad scripts, but this one? Oof. Simply oof.
It started with the FL being falsely accused of murdering her parents and now... what is this? It's hard to put it into words because it's such a mess. This is a 16-hour show. 8 hours in the plot development is still nonexistent. No progression. I bet they'll rush things in the second half.
- The FL breaking the fourth wall to explain things because they are unable to tell the story properly. They literally have to tell things to your face, like: "So we're doing x because y." I'm sorry, but that's a shortcut. I could even call it cheating.
It's visible that the writer is a rookie. I had to google it and found them.
Seriously, I'd love to have a discussion with them to ask what they were thinking.
Maybe it's my fault for expecting too much, but I am deeply disappointed.
The slightly good things:
-The OST is pretty good.
-And the chemistry between the leads is okay, but you know... would be even better if they had personalities.
I somehow made it to episode 8 and just found myself getting distracted instead of focusing on the drama itself and had to rewind a couple of times.
So yeah, I gave up. My poor brain gave up. I have to leave this unfinished but might come back to watch the last episode just for fun.
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