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Climax or Anticlimax?
Climax is a political thriller series that started really strong and fell short by the end.I was really intrigued with the first episodes, a couple married out of interest, he was using her to get powerful and she was doing the same and never truly cared about him, a relationship that is build entirely on interest and you are there seeing that struggle and how they go from the bottom to the top fighting the upper class.
Right in the middle of the series, the issues started to emerge, but slowly. The serie started turning into a lesbian love story, and you're there like wtf I'm watching? I don't understand the reason why the director decided to go that route when he could've just made them friends and instead gave us more struggle between the couple because we really needed that. You be in a point where that's not even the central point anymore, it started to get confusing and you don't what are you even watching.
Things got even worse by the 8th and 9th episodes and the final ep had some positives but that didn't really save the series. The meaningless side stories (like the FL love story) did lot of harm to the quality of the story, it took me out personally out of the series, i was like, let's just move and finish it already.
The reason I'm giving it a 7 and not a 5 or 4, is simple though. The series started strong as i said (at one point i was thinking it's a solid 8 or 9 series), it had all the tools to be a great series but with everything I've said and more is what really put it down. And why do we even need a season 2? (I don't know if there's a S2 but apparently we will). Why not just a normal ending?
This is very common in Korean series where we're left with so much to discover, lot of confusion just for a season 2.
So, yeah this is my personal opinion. I give it a a 8/10 (till the 6th episode) and a 6.5/10 overall.
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Enjoyable
I’m a big Princess Agent fan like many and I was so excited Part II is finally out. I was discouraged to see the poor reviews and I normally would skip on dramas that are not well liked. However, no way was I passing up the opportunity to see one of my favorite characters onscreen again. After I finished the drama, I feel this drama was so unfairly reviewed. I cried for weeks after the end of PA and even though this one did not hit me the way PA did, I have to say I enjoyed it. It could be because some people had too high an expectation of the sequel and I had low expectation due to prior reviews? Zhuge Yue was warmer, softer, though Chu Zhao was strong but not as lovable. The story line, especially the ending was meh but I was dedicated to their journey. The ending could have been done better, the FL could have been a stronger actress who stepped up during the intense emotional scenes but despite it’s lacking, I would still recommend this drama to Princess Agent fans.Was this review helpful to you?
A true masterpiece!
I know I'm late, but not because this is my first watch but this is actually the 3rd rewatch of this masterpiece named Moving. i wrote a similar review on other websites and this my first review on this platform.Well, if you're planning to watch Moving and you're kinda stuck on whether you do it or not, you're missing a lot.
I started Moving back when it was airing and when i finished it and watched other series, i felt like only few that came up close or at the same level as this series, and not only that, but this is one of the few series that i gave a 10/10 rating. (you can see on my page).
So, for the story, it was great.
It started slow though, back when i was watching i had a weird feeling that I'm watching a melodrama series, no action, no anything but when i gave it sometime, it got better and better.
This is a story about superheroes, it shouldn't be this deep, right? but Moving is full of drama and emotional stories. The backstories of characters are just exceptional, you'll find yourself empathising even with villains, something as i said, you don't usually see in superheroes movies or dramas.
For acting, it was just as great. I mean, just look at the cast, no need to say more.
The music, the fights, the production were all top-tier stuff as well.
So, when it's all set and done, a 10/10 is really well deserving.
i just hope that Season 2, which i don't when will it come, be this good and come quick as well lol.
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Enjoyed every episode
Drama: ***YOUR SKY*** (uncut)personal rating 08/10
Incredible Talented Casting
OMG.. I'm so happy that I didn't pass this drama up. I would have never found it or considered it if it wasn't for me looking up the main lead in ***Duang with You*** Por Suppakarn Jirachotikul.
This drama is the sweetest drama.. Loving the powerful character sister of Teerak. She's definitely a good role model. Especially when guiding Teerak in his relationship with Fah. (Going to look up more dramas that this young actress is in, she's excellent.)
Shipping pairs... Teerak & Fah, I admit was skeptical, but as the storyline continued.. I can see their relationship starting to mold. The way Teerak found a special way for him and Fah to start off getting to know about each other ... Excellent choice. They fit with personality & allowing their differences to make them stronger as a couple.
It also focuses on the growth of honesty & how keeping true feelings locked up can be more detrimental to your growth as an individual & not allowing others who care about you to move forward... especially in an unrequited affection.
At the end of the day... let me just recommend that you watch this drama.
If someone were to ask me ... what was your favorite scene in the whole drama:
Hands Down.. It's toward the very beginning (without spoiling it) is when Fah kissed drunk Teerak on the head. Well, it was more of a nose bump... LOL!!!
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Sometimes it feels like I watched a different show...
You ever feel that way? You see all the hype and love for a show and then when you watch it, and you feel like you watched a completely different series. Here's my take on it.I was in it for the vibes of 80's gangster craziness, especially when they brought out those brick cell phones and suit jackets with shoulder pads, that completely disappeared by episode 5. But by episode 5 I'm was in it for the long haul. Which to me, impacted my liking of the main couple and show overall. As a montage 80's style gangster movie, it wasn't so ridiculous to think the ML could be a secretly kindhearted individual, but going into drama mode with a more serious tone made the love story clash with the plot(s) because there's no freaking way a leader of a Triad would be that way in a more drama focused story telling.
I don't understand the hype this couple has based on all the comments also. The slow burn romance is a bit too slow burn and nothing really happens until closer to the end of episode 8, but that's also because the ML's really don't interact alone together through most of the show. The ML's really needed more one on one time to build a deeper relationship to make it feel more reasonable why episode 9 happened the way it did. That's not to say they didn't have good chemistry, their interactions felt fluid and natural, not forced or uncomfortable at all. But I wouldn't say it was butterflies in my stomach or sitting on the edge of my seat in anticipation of them being on screen together levels. If you want some good anticipation and amazing chemistry between two characters, go watch To My Shore, it won't disappoint but it is dark as hell.
I actually liked what everyone else seems to dislike, the introduction of the police as the next plot point. I felt like this was better for the overall story then the continued gang conflict that really wasn't working any more for the change in tone. Story progress picked up at episode 8, which is what made the ending of episode 9 so jarring. The twist, in my opinion, really wasn't much of a twist.
Overall if you enjoy watching absolute craziness that tapers off into a slow burn romance drama, this is probably a great show for you. But if you are looking for that craziness all the way through, sorry but this show will disappoint. I don't think this was a terrible show and I enjoyed every second of it for it's intention and ambition, but I definitely don't agree with the majority of reviews this show has gotten.
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INSPIRING and Healing: Get over your RUT
A woman enlivens her boring life by going on DAYTRIPS every weekend.A simple kdrama, yet inspiring message: To live more boldly and adventurously...Does not require LONG TRIPS, nor a lot of money.
Simple short trips can be healing too.
Lee Na Young does a wonderful job as lowkey woman, the Audience Surrogate who travels every weekend, as such the embodies the EVERYDAY WOMAN in such a natural fashion, no artifice.
The kdrama is encouraging the viewers to embrace the Wonder of HAPPENSTANCE / SERENDIPITY.
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By NOT planning, and impulsively travelling without destination to nearby locations and neighboring towns and cities....One can heal ones mind.
EMBRACE THE SMALL RANDOMNESS, WHERE ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN.
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Immersive well-acted Melodrama Romance
An athmosperic stunning Enemies-to-lovers Romance, but not for everyone. (People who dislike sad plots stay away!).Male lead who has revenge vendetta against Female lead...but despite this, both can't help but be drawn to each other.
The acting really stands out, especially Shin Min Ah's performance was unbeliavbly raw and real. Rain did fantastic as well as the downthrodden revenging cold lead who falls for his enemy.
Beautifully directed, which increases immersion...
The OST is one of the best Kdrama OSTs I've heard, which increases immersion further.
The Atmosphere and music of the drama remains with me now still YEARS LATER.
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Flower Boy, it pleases my literary atavisms.
Flowers Boy contains elements that please my atavistic tastes in literature: the encounter between civilization and barbarism (although someone from the city isn't exactly civilized), the myth of the noble savage (who trades gold for glass beads), and, of course, the instinctive attraction of scent (for some reason they don't describe it as pheromones 🤔). The actors are on par with their previous work, Love in the Moonlight, although they distance themselves from the character of their former roles. If they maintain the pace and consistency of the plot twists, I think it will be one of those series that you'll want to rewatch. Incidentally, we'll have to see how Scent redeems itself from the damage it's been doing.Was this review helpful to you?
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LIGHTNING, POWER (iykyk)
Phantom LawyerFavorite Characters: Shin I Rang, Han Na Hyeon, Yon Bong Su
Best episode: 4/16
Phantom Lawyer is a very versatile drama that keeps you hooked with thrilling mysteries, very good comedy but also plenty of very beautiful emotional moments. The acting was top notch and the writing was actually amazing. It’s crazy how fast these eight weeks passed, I’ve enjoyed this drama so much!
I’m so happy that the leads finally made out at the end, it only took almost sixteen episodes hehe. It was really nice to see I Rang clear his father’s name and learn more about his father but also other ghosts. I feel like I really got to see how different lives you can have.
Could have been better: There were a lot of unanswered questions at the end. Here’s a list of what I wonder right now:
What happened to Yang Do Gyeong, I would have liked to know more about his ending.
Why was the priest needed when burning all talismans except for the one in the last episode? Also did he not have anything else to do instead of just hanging out with I Rang and his brother-in-law all the time?
How did Shin I Rang and Han Na Hyeon earn money when their only clients were ghosts?
The most important question - how did Shin I Rang come back to life? I know that this is fantasy but is has to make sense in some way you know?
Was there only one prosecutor working all the time? Like I don’t see no problem with Kim Hyeon U but it’s a bit concerning if there’s nobody else working. Sorry I’m being annoying.
How did I Rang’s family just accept that his father had possessed him in the last episode without questioning anything? But then they’re probably a lot more superstitious than me. And of course they miss their beloved family member too.
Favorite Characters: Shin I Rang, Han Na Hyeon, Yon Bong Su
Best episode: Episode 4
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A sort of guilty pleasure watch
I will keep this review quite brief.First of all the plot, like what is this? XD It feels like something a younger person would write and publish on wattpad. Some of the things that happen is very questionable and if it was real life, I would suggest that the female lead run in the opposite direction. Now if you enjoy absurd plots with questionable romance you might enjoy this to a degree. Given that there are so few episodes, it's like watching a movie and then its over.
Acting wise, well no awards will be given that's for sure. But Deng Kai and Zhang Chuhan does a good enough job in their characters that it feels like they fit with this very absurd plot.
Will I rewatch this at some point? No, both leads have better dramas that are more worth your time.
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This is my first time writing a review
The story needed more depth.I didn't particularly enjoy the series, but I didn't feel I wasted my time; it was somewhat acceptable.
There is a lot of filler that could have been replaced with a better scenario.
Park Hoon's performance was truly amazing, and that's why I finished the series.
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the Man Lead is the problem!
let me start by saying that I like the actor.I saw him in "the day of becoming you" and he was great! my issue is solely with his character in this drama.
the plot:🗯️🗯️
nothing groundbreaking here. two childhood friends falling for each other.
I like this genre and have no issues with the story.
what I didn't like:
1) many drama in this genre usually start from the early school days and then slowly move towards adulthood and work life. after seeing this drama specifically, I think this should always be the case.
our 2 main protagonist constantly, and I mean CONSTANTLY, talk about their past together, what happened, specif episodes etc and the drama then shows us the exact same episode and how it played out. the same scene are also included at the end of every episode.
to me I was kind of irritating. you either tell, or show. this constant back and forth was frankly annoying and totally unnecessary to understand that they are close friends. we know it. it is pretty clear.
2) this drama is boring as hell. stuff happens if course and I wish they focused more on that than spending time repeating the same conversations over and over again and constantly go out for lunch.
they spend half of the drama eating.
3) the ml. he is the main reason I'm dropping out.
it becomes clear pretty soon that he is love with his friend but he stubbornly denies it.
on the other hand he gets super jealous and is constantly in his friend's business.
the scene that made me dislike him so much is when he is playing badminton with his group of friends and gets so jealous he literally strikes his other friend head with the ball and doesn't even apologize.
that scene made me so mad.
his is just a simp and a brat.
his whole life revolves around being a butler for his lovely friend.
the worst part is that she thinks it's totally normal. this guy does everything for her and it never crosses her mind that normal "best friends" don't behave like he does.
I am kinda of mad because I actually liked the other couples of the show. the married couple is hilarious, the tech guy and the influencer are interesting too. unfortunately I cannot bring my self to continue watching because the focus is of course going to be the main couple, which I dislike.
the setting was interesting. the female lead works for a bank and we see a more "corporate" environment while the ml works for a media interpose. I was genuinely invested in the story until these 2 made it unwatchable.
it's really a shame.
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must watch if you want to cry your heart out
absolute peak cinema. the acting, the colour grading, the cinematography, the script, they did not miss ANYTHING.i love angst and this is literally what i reach for whenever im sad and need an outlet. i can't cry easily just from my feelings but this just opens the floodgates every time.
jeff and engfa literally KILLED IT in this movie. while this movie can't be called comforting AT ALL, it's become my comfort.
really shows the struggle that queer people went through JUST TO GET BASIC RIGHTS and still a majority of them in most of the countries don't have the same rights as the others. this world is such a unfair place, there's so much to hate in this world and people decided to choose to despise love, just because it doesn't look like THEIR definition of love.
i hope other countries become open to queer people and let them live and love however they want. while thailand has made queer marriage legal, most countries (including mine) are literally destroying what little rights queer people have, and it's so messed up.
this movie is a GREAT GREAT take on this inequality and it's definitely worth giving a watch even if it's not someone's usual style. kudos to the director, the actor and everyone else involved in the making of this film, i hope it gets more recognition in the further days.
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Will miss phantom lawyer so muchh!!
I hate you so much yang byeong he just destroyed two happy living wholesome families and why all that for SUCCESS? the scene where gi jung went to jail to ask yang BI why he did all that being all hurt,disappointed there he was sitting with blank face with no regrets and said the only thing he regret is HE FAILED THAT TOO BY A GHOST?🤬😭😭😭😭 gi jung have regreted trusting him this scene was so heartbreaking cried like hell and we didn't even get to see do hyeongs family reaction that would have been more heartbreaking as his son lost both his dad and his son. Overall a 9.5/10 drama will miss you so much yi rang han na hyeon!!🫠❤️Was this review helpful to you?
Random Note:
There was a very funny nod to some of Yoo Yeon Seok’s previous series (Dr. Romantic/Hospital Playlist) in episode 2.
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