Reviews

Coming up Short (pun intended!)

Initial episodes completely fail at world building, which is necessary to pull us in as viewers into their time, their existence, believe their feelings, their words.. massive Direction and writing failure (there is a novel , a well written novel, could have just gone with the nove!!). There are apparently 3 script writers but none credited on MDL, if only prompt writing could be called scriptwriting!

Overdo has a low budget vertical drama quality. Camera takes are horrible, dialogues are meh, co-actors are mid like we see in mini dramas! And what is this story?! It is no Overdo, i was expecting some changes but here the characters and their personalities are completely different. Bad bckground music makes it extra unbearable.

Main actors are fine, they just get very little to work with. It's oKAY ZLH, we will grin and bear it. Not dropping for now.

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Sin, Retribution, and the Greed for Power

It’s been a while since I’ve watched a well-scripted horror drama. Thematically, it isn't strictly horror—it also weaves in court politics, power struggles, fantasy, and redemption.

It is going to be brief.

Cinematography: The visual work is impressive. The drama portrays two distinct realms: the human world and the ghost realm. The ghost world features an ominous red tint that creates a distinctly eerie atmosphere. Combined with dynamic camerawork, the VFX and production design are top-notch. The unsettling ambiance, the grand palace setting, and the overall visual texture are deeply satisfying to watch.

Sound Design: The soundscape pairs seamlessly with the setting and atmosphere, elevating the overall tension.

Cast & Characterization: While the cast is relatively small, the performances are really good. None of the characters are strictly good or bad; instead, they feel like real people shaped by ambition, fear, loyalty, and survival instincts.

Pace: What really attracts me is its pace and tone. This drama is not draggy, rather has a fast pace that kept me engaged. To tell the truth, I was never bored throughout the drama. Another interesting thing is the amalgamation of horror, greed, power struggle and court politics. It's really rare for a horror drama to have such a convincing plot.

Plot: Tense, politically driven drama that’s less interested in courtroom dialogues and more focused on how power behaves when it’s trapped inside personal relationships. What makes the plot especially compelling is its momentum. Instead of treating court politics as distant background, the series folds it directly into character decisions—who gets access, who gets information, who can afford to be seen making mistakes. The narrative repeatedly forces characters to weigh survival against integrity, and it’s in those constant recalculations that the drama finds its emotional punch.

If you enjoy stories where strategy, betrayal, and longing collide, “The East Palace” delivers a consistently absorbing ride. The plot escalates with purpose, building an atmosphere where hope and fear coexist—and where every victory feels temporary, not because the story is cruel, but because the world it portrays is unforgiving by design.

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Messy in its outcome, pretty brutal in its build up & showcasing a fair share of individual talents

I had very minimal names/faces recognition but I did know some things about TREASURE before starting this survival show, because there were quite a bit of controversy around their agency YG and the way they debuted the group as the show was filmed just before the eruption of the "Burning Sun" scandal. It is sometimes strange to watch, like an uncanny capsule of time. Given how messy and delayed their debut was (the survival show ended in January 2019 and they debuted in August 2020), I'm very happy that the group ended up to be successful.

This survival show has almost a documentary vibe, showing the viewer some of the reality of the producing behind the survival show. Of course, it is catered for and audience and polished, but it does really show the cruel reality of the competition.

Contrary to some agency led survival show featuring a quite limited amount of trainees, YG decided to gather a relative big amount of participants forming various units. The units were not necessarily competing between each other but rather there were forming a mix, the agency searching the best combination for the group. The way the competition was set up was clearly showcasing individual talents that then would be assembled into a coherent ensemble. Even if not all of the participants have equal screentime, it is showcasing enough to make room for a lot of potential lineup, pushing the viewer to play the assembly game with the main producer (YG).

Not going to lie, the show was really rough on the participants : YG had a real gift at traumatizing his trainees. It seems that the underlying objective of the production team was to have at least one or two people crying by episode. They also did one of the worst thing in my opinion for a survival : not announcing the full lineup during the finale of the survival but rather organising a live announcement on a platform post finale, that needs to be looked up separetely to get the full picture on the group.

I would recommend this survival show to people that want to learn more about TREASURE and its genesis. Once you have watched the outcome, you might need to do further research to really get what happened between the announcement of the group lineup, some subsequent announcement and then the launch with a reviewed lineup.

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I feel like they didn't know where they were going, or maybe they did and I just got lost

I think the start of this was great. The idea feels different. While it does remind you of previous Netflix shows in the supernatural/horror realm, the idea is different enough to stand out on its own.

What I Liked/Enjoyed
🧸👻The Ggeomeoksali - Regardless of differing opinions on the story itself, I think we can all agree that the Ggeomeoksali was the MVP of this entire show. I saw someone refer to it as a Joseon labubu, and I laugh every time I remember that. I missed him when he disappeared in the latter episodes

🧸👻Gu Cheon as a character - I think most stories would portray someone with his backstory as brooding and depressed. I like that he wasn't that. While he clearly has his burdens to carry, he is actually quite funny. He's rude, dismissive, lazy, and complains about just about everything. He'll do what needs to be done, but you will sure as all heck hear him complaining about it throughout. His attitude brings in an unexpected comedy to this story

🧸👻Saeng Gang - While I do feel like the story could have used her and her abilities (both archery and shamanic powers) better, I feel like she was a decent female character. They didn't write her perfectly, but they didn't make her a constant liability to the ML. She could hold her own, and I love that.

I've seen some say that she was a bitch, I think that, like Gu Cheon, she had a chip on her shoulder. She was guarded and angry, all with good reason. Despite dressing like a court maid, she was also a noble and a princess. Given the time period, initially, she acted in the same way most noble ladies did towards commoners. She also obviously changes for the better later. We shouldn't ignore that

🧸👻The relationship btwn Saeng Gang and Gu Cheon - I quite enjoyed their banter, and they generally worked quite well together. The story did seem to subtly push a blooming romance between them, though. Not sure how I quite feel about that, but I'm leaning towards not being a fan of it. I enjoyed them quite a lot as reluctant to willing partners. The ending does hint at a possible 2nd season, so I'd have appreciated it if the (very subtle) romantic vibes had been left out of this one

🧸👻 - Cinematography - The drama is beautiful to look at. Especially when we're in the human realm. It's filmed beautifully. However, when we cross over to the shostly realm, things get a bit shaky. It's still generally well done, but the 'higher ghosts' with their tendrils looked rather off sometimes.

What I Didn't Like/Found Confusing/Could've Been Done Better

👻🧸The King should've been on the poster - This is less of a drama problem and more of a marketing problem (read lie). The majority of this story is not even about Gu Cheon. It's about the king, then his daughter (Seang Gang), and then Gu Cheon. I went into the plot expecting the story to be about a ghost slayer and the lady who could hear ghosts.

I expected the story to revolve around them. Their partnership as they worked to set the palace free from whatever malevolent force was plaguing it. Instead, the story largely revolves around the king. While I understand what the marketing team was trying to do, with this being Nam Joo Hyuk's 1st role since the military, the expectations were so not what I found on the ground.

👻🧸 The plot felt like it was trying to do too much, and it couldn't figure out how to tie it all together nicely. To make everything blend and work well together.

What starts as a supernatural drama suddenly reveals hidden layers of class issues, political machinations, succession battles, and wells of lies. If done well, all this could have come together cohesively to make a beautiful, intriguing, and deeply disturbing story. In fact, right before the story of the most favoured concubine concluded, I found myself immersed in the utter horribleness of palace life - regardless of status.

However, as the story unfolds, because the forces behind all these evil deeds are largely one-dimensional or do not have enough depth, the story falls flat. Every reveal is surprising, but it doesn't linger enough to make you feel or mean something. They tell you something, then quickly move on to the next thing.
They disregard it or bury it; thus, when they eventually try to tie things up in the end, it all feels a little meh

👻🧸The story doesn't use its villains well enough
a. 🤴🏻The emperor is there to be prideful, insecure(?), angry, dismissive, and a barrier to what needs to be done. He spends so much time being frustrating for unknown reasons that when the truth behind his actions is revealed, I find that I no longer care. When they try to give him a little depth, make him human, and perhaps make him more understandable to the audience, I no longer care to see it.

He is also very inconsistent as a character. It's like they didn't know whether to make him pure evil or make him nuanced. He spends most of the story bulldozing people, murdering, and generally being evil. Then they decide he's a loving father and a good king. Then he's evil again

A good example is perhaps the situation with the random pesitlence villagers: He comes across them, gets them some help, and even changes his plans to go back to the palace and set preventative measures. Then he almost dies. After being saved and waking up 1st thing he does is to send soldiers to obliterate the village. I miss the logic as to why this happened. Was a scene cut or something? Or was the plot just using this incident to find a way to make the crown prince more powerful? A way to make him an akgwi?

b.👸🏻The Queen Dowager - She was a great villain, but they used her up too soon and cast her aside. Then she comes back with a crooked face (a stroke maybe), and she never regains the presence that she had in the beginning 4 episodes. Her greed for the throne also seemed rather shallow. All this drama and evil deeds were driven by the fact that someone who she considered a 'mudblood' dared sit on the throne. 1st world problems, my guy. 1st world problems (only this time it's nobles' problems?)

c.👵🏻Saeng Gang's grandmother - Now she was a true surprise villain. But again, rather than the story using her well enough, we find out about her atrocious actions and never see her again. As I said above, the story loves to give you a surprise reveal. A jumpscare, if you may, about how horrible and evilactual humans beings can be - worse than even the spirits they feared -and then does nothing about it. In the end, she simply scurries off into the night. Very anticlimactic

d. 👴🏻 Price Iksang - Used well enough, he could have been another great villain. However, he only pops in when the plot needs him to and largely hides behind a shaman whose origins and story the audience knows nothing about.

👻🧸Missing Logic - the Princess
I mentioned the lack of logic and inconsistency with the king's character. Another character who sometimes evades logic is the princess. She comes to the palace hating her father, then midway through, she wants to save him. My question is, why? It doesn't seem to be for the sake of the country, at least in my opinion.

The girl never really thought about the realm like that. Aside from that one incident in the village, the commoners were never on her mind. So why did she suddenly change her tune? Because she remembered the emperor patting her head once when she was a kid? Based on all the anger she was carrying, that seems like too light a reason for her to care about keeping him alive

👻🧸I never found the story scary - Netflix advertises this as scary and horror. I was neither scared nor did I find elements in the plot horrifying. The only part I felt came close to what was advertised was in the final episode, where the ghost prince yanked off an arm and ate it. But they didn't even show that in full, so..., impact not felt.

🧸👻Final Thoughts👻🧸
I feel like storytelling let down this project. The idea was truly great. The greed, lies, and selfishness of humans being bigger and worse than the actual supernatural is pretty great. Unfortunately, the idea is not well supported. Not by the characters nor by the logic of some of the happenings. Had the people working on this taken the time to flesh out their characters, the villains especially, and all the ties that bound them, I think we could have gotten a story that matched the hype of this drama, the actors, and the quality of production.

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Director and production team needs to retire or retake class

I watched this since i am quite republican enjoyer and even some of low-budget duanju republican production are quite better than whatever this director created. His editing style was quite messy and the effect were mismatched. The Music Background choice were questionable for republican drama. The sloppy AI on the opening is not helping at all. The production left people who anticipated it was disappointed (including me) since they got visual actor and actress. The styling and make up are quite good.

The plot was quite short-drama code with melodrama makjang and fast-paced which i preferred for republican drama. Both of character were quite morally gray especially the Female Lead who focusing on revenge while Male Lead is quite tragic like Little Match Girl. I wont talk about romance chemistry since i don't feeling the romantic CP vibe between Wang Churan and Zhang Linghe but i still feeling the ride to die partner or comradery.

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The value of community

"It's not scary to be forgotten. What's really scary is you don't know you were loved."

I see a lot of reviewers saying this title was confusing, but I disagree. The plot is easy to understand as soon as you accept the supernatural element of it. If you can accept that the rules of this universe is unpredictable and a little volatile, the rest is fine.

My score for this show is highly subjective (as most reviews are, I guess), simply because the theme resonates with me. As soon as I realized this show deals with the concept of being forgotten, of being erased from everyone's memory, I knew I was in for a hard time. Rewatchability is low simply because I was so uncomfortable watching the story unfold. Xiang Yong's despair as he realized he was disappearing from the lives of his loved ones broke my heart. I have to commend the actors - I think they all did amazing jobs with their roles. The community of the island was warm and felt real. By the end of the show, I really loved every character. The visuals were also splendid - watching this during the summer was a great decision on my end. I think this is the perfect summer drama.

I came for the romance and stayed for the vibes, I guess. The romance between Xiang Yong and Hao Wei was a treat, but also frustrating at times. The journey of their relationship is slow and heartwrenching, but there's a touch of "loving you in every universe" here, which I always appreciate. The side couple was also enjoyable to me, which is not always a given.

If you've ever felt like no one loves you, like life would be better for everyone if you just disappeared, this show's message is that that's not true. Your presence has a real impact on everyone around you. In your struggle to deal with the highs and lows of life, there are people who like having you around. There are people you can have a meal with, cry with, argue with. Your life has value and innate worth even if you screw up and make mistakes. There is a place for you here.

We're nothing without our community.

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A Surprising Pleasure

I absolutely loved this drama. I usually don’t care much for fantasy romances, but this was not a story easily fit into any single category. Yes it has fantasy.
Yes, it has romance. It’s also funny, sad, hopeful, and maybe even relevant. I loved the main actors so much. Both individually and as the couple they are playing, they were so charming and adorable. The support actors were also very good. The musical score was not memorable, but was pleasant and not intrusive in the scenes. The story and screen play was entertaining with lots of comedic reparate. Also, it’s only 14 not 16+ episodes, which was just the right length. It did not try to squeeze more scenes and non-contributory side stories just to fill a certain number of episodes . The ending was satisfying even though it required a suspension of logic.
I really enjoyed this one a lot

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Another middle of the road drama

I wasn't expecting much because it's only 6 episodes long, but I will admit that it was alright. It wasn't given enough time to really make it interesting. The ending also felt a bit rushed, and that was maybe because the main characters got together when, up to that point, the chemistry wasn't anything special, and the tension was barely there. This is one of those dramas that falls in the 'meh' category. It wasn't bad, but it also wasn't memorable.

I have to give them credit for making a BL drama with decent production value, acting, and script with very few episodes to do it in.

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Totally unexpected healing drama

Honestly I don't know where to start and what to write but I have to because Road to Success easily become one of my favorite dramas of all time and it really unexpected. I am a fan of Yu Shuxin I admit, but I'm not biased, there were some dramas with her as a FL that just didn't hit me that much. I was afraid that with this one it will be the same. From the synopis and trailers I thought that maybe I would finish this if I had time but I didn't have many expectations at all. And to my surprise I was completely wrong.
Road to Success turned out to be a type of drama that I was looking for for a long time.
I got into it so much to the point that when I watched the last episode I cried just as if I was the teacher of these 11 boys. I love how their stories were written, how their friendship developed over time, how they grew up and matured over time.
I completely loved the relationship between lead even though a lot of people complained about it. Personally I thought it was such a nice way to show a mature relationship between two grown people, who went from strangers to lovers, without any childhood connections like in many many dramas (not to mention that i hate this trope). FL was really strong even though she has a lot of issues going on. The scene in the court when she spoke up about women was really amazing. And Yu Shuxin nailed this role, no matter what anyone said, she potrayed Lin Wanxing really well in my opinion. I also enjoyed that after everything she's been through it actually ended with her going back to university and continue what she couldn't finish before. Loved how Wang Fa said that for now he wants her to become the bright WanXing from before and not anything else. Of course I would love to see them getting married or having a baby and boys coming to see it all but for a woman like Lin Wanxing, who went through so much ending like this is waaay better. It doesn't change the fact that in my head they are already married and with kids🤭🤭
Overall I enjoyed everything about it, main characters, side characters, the plot, the aesthetics, the ending, music, literally everything ♥️

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my 2026 hyperfixation drama

They earned their well-deserved happy ending.

Coming from all the traumas and bloods, they were able to prioritize fighting for their kingdom while finding each other. If you're looking for a drama where the main leads perfectly match, this is it.

The backstory was angsty, although I hope they deepened it like in the novel (esp Chapters 125-126) Also, I am so satisfied with the romance between He Yan and Xiao Jue. I was romance-deprived by the previous drama, so this was a good shot.

The Jiyang arc was my favorite. I felt like He Yan's true nature was shown there, and she was able to experience being a normal girl for someone who pretended to be a man for almost her whole life. Moreover, the battle highlighted their capabilities, and they obviously care for one another, especially when Xiao Jue hesitantly said, "Come back alive," because who knows that it might be the last time they see each other alive?

Lastly, He Rufei was a sassy, evil, spoiled brat who acted like that because he thought he was a diva that was heavily favored by his father.

Highly recommended.

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If you have the chance to start over, will you change anything?

Dying, Hua Qian (Zhou Ye) still answered with "I will."

The memory is still vivid from the first time I watched it while taking a study break at the library. I was bored and chose Scent of Time on my list on HBO Max. And honestly speaking, I had no expectations since I didn't even know the plot. However, excitement arose when the FL went to the past to change it, and it was my cue to continue it.

First, talking about Hua Qian, I loved how she was originally the villain yet miraculously given a chance to correct her mistakes. Yet the consequences were already there by waking up married to Zhong Ye Lan (Peng Chou Ye) and having a rough relationship with the heroine, Mu Yao (Zhao Qing). So given her circumstances, she must choose her steps wisely.

Second, the plot was something you wouldn't really expect. Nope, it was not romance-centered; it really focused on Hua Qian, her ups and downs, and redemption, which was refreshing to watch. Despite the show revolving around her, the side characters were given enough time to explore their backgrounds, and I was satisfied by it.

Third, the slow-burn romance balanced the heavy atmosphere. The chemistry of the characters was good. Hua Qian and Zhong Xi Wu (Wang Xing Yue) had tensions; Mu Yao and Zhong Ye Lan looked like they yearned for each other every day; Qi Ru Xin and her man were bittersweet. The FL and her maids were adorable. On the other hand, Hua Qian and Hua Rong Zhou (Zhang Yi Jie) looked like besties to me.

Lastly, the scenery gave me nostalgic and summery vibes. The moods they used were mostly warm, especially at the near-end episodes. It made me want to retire early and live somewhere rural with fresh air.

This is the first C-drama I watched since The Romance of Tiger and Rose in 2022, which was fun and memorable. Overall, Scent of Time delivered a drama with a strong female lead. Although multiple negative reviews were given on the last episode, it became my favorite. It was so realistic and synthesized the whole story. And oh, I would also like to give its soundtrack a 10 out of 10 rating; I couldn't care less if it got replayed a lot.

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A gripping masterpiece

10/10 – A gripping masterpiece that had me questioning everyone until the very end.

Big Mouth isn’t just a legal thriller—it’s a story about corruption, loyalty, sacrifice, and what happens when an ordinary man is forced into extraordinary circumstances. From the first episode to the finale, I was completely invested. Every episode ended with a twist that made it impossible not to immediately hit “Next Episode.”

Lee Jong Suk absolutely shines as Park Chang Ho. At the beginning, he’s a struggling lawyer with a terrible winning record who constantly finds himself in over his head. He’s funny, clumsy, and underestimated by everyone around him. Watching him slowly transform into someone capable of standing toe-to-toe with some of the most powerful and dangerous people was one of the most satisfying character arcs I’ve seen in a K-drama.

The mystery surrounding the real Big Mouse kept me guessing for almost the entire series. Every time I thought I had figured it out, another twist completely changed everything. The writers did an incredible job keeping the audience suspicious of everyone without making the story feel confusing.

Yoona was phenomenal as Go Mi Ho. I loved that she wasn’t written as a helpless wife waiting to be rescued. She was intelligent, fearless, and willing to risk everything to protect her husband and uncover the truth. She fought beside Chang Ho every step of the way, and their marriage quickly became one of my favorite parts of the drama.

Their relationship felt refreshingly real. Even when they argued or faced impossible situations, there was never any doubt that they loved and trusted each other. They weren’t just lovers—they were partners in every sense of the word. In a genre filled with betrayals and lies, their unwavering loyalty to each other was incredibly moving.

The corruption within Gucheon was horrifying because it felt believable. Watching powerful politicians, businessmen, and hospital executives manipulate justice while innocent people suffered made me angry in the best possible way. Every victory felt earned because the odds were constantly stacked against Chang Ho and Mi Ho.

Then came the ending…

Mi Ho’s death absolutely broke me.

After everything she endured, after risking her life over and over again to expose the truth, I desperately wanted her and Chang Ho to finally have the peaceful life they had fought so hard for. Instead, losing her to radiation poisoning was devastating. Watching Chang Ho try to stay strong while quietly falling apart inside left me in tears. Lee Jong Suk portrayed grief so beautifully—you could feel every ounce of his pain without him needing to say much at all.

While I wish Mi Ho could have survived, I also understand why her death carried so much weight. It reminded us that corruption leaves lasting scars and that justice often comes at an unimaginable cost. Her sacrifice became the driving force behind Chang Ho’s determination to finally bring down the people responsible.

The cinematography, soundtrack, and pacing were all outstanding. The tension never let up, and every episode balanced suspense, emotional moments, and shocking revelations perfectly.

Big Mouth constantly asks how far someone would go to protect the people they love, and whether it’s possible to remain a good person in a world built on lies and corruption. It delivers incredible performances, unforgettable twists, and emotional moments that stay with you long after the final episode.

Lee Jong Suk gave one of the strongest performances of his career, Yoona completely exceeded every expectation I had, and together they created one of the most believable and heartbreaking relationships I’ve seen in a thriller.

This drama made me anxious, angry, hopeful, and absolutely heartbroken. It’s one of those rare series that keeps you on the edge of your seat while also making you deeply care about every character. Without question, Big Mouth earns a 10/10 and a permanent place among my favorite K-dramas of all time.

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One of the greatest psychological thrillers ever created. A masterpiece from beginning to end

10/10 – One of the greatest psychological thrillers ever created. A masterpiece from beginning to end.

I’ve watched a lot of thrillers, crime dramas, and psychological mysteries, but Mouse is in a league of its own. This isn’t just a drama—it is an experience that constantly challenges everything you think you know. Every time I believed I had solved the mystery, the writers completely shattered my expectations.

Lee Seung Gi delivers what I honestly believe is the performance of his career. Going into the drama, Jung Ba Reum seems like the kindest, most innocent, and genuinely lovable police officer imaginable. He’s compassionate, awkward, and always willing to put others before himself. Naturally, you trust him completely.

Then everything changes.

The reveal that Ba Reum is actually the serial killer completely destroyed me. I genuinely sat there in disbelief. Looking back, all the clues had been there from the very beginning, yet the writing was so brilliant that I never questioned him. Few dramas have ever fooled me so completely.

After the brain transplant, Lee Seung Gi’s acting reaches another level entirely. Watching Ba Reum slowly regain fragments of his memories while battling guilt, confusion, and the horrifying realization of who he truly is was absolutely heartbreaking. His subtle changes in facial expressions, body language, and emotional breakdowns were some of the finest acting I’ve ever witnessed in any drama.

The relationship between Ba Reum and Moo Chi was another emotional masterpiece. Moo Chi spends years hunting monsters, never realizing that the person standing beside him is the very monster he’s been searching for. Their friendship, built on trust and loyalty, made every revelation even more devastating.

Lee Hee Joon deserves enormous praise as Go Moo Chi. His pain, anger, and determination felt completely authentic. After everything his family endured, you couldn’t help but root for him. The chemistry between him and Lee Seung Gi wasn’t romantic it was built on brotherhood, betrayal, and tragedy, making it one of the strongest relationships in the series.

The drama constantly asks one terrifying question:

Are monsters born, or are they created?

Rather than giving easy answers, Mouse forces viewers to wrestle with morality, genetics, trauma, and free will. Just when you think someone deserves redemption, you’re reminded of the horrors they’ve committed. Just when you think someone is evil beyond saving, you’re shown the broken child they once were.

Some of the murder scenes were absolutely chilling not because of excessive violence, but because of the psychological tension. Every investigation uncovered another shocking truth, and every episode somehow managed to raise the stakes even higher.

By the final episodes, I found myself experiencing emotions I never expected. I hated Ba Reum. Then I pitied him. Then I cried for him. That emotional conflict is a testament to both the incredible writing and Lee Seung Gi’s phenomenal performance.

The ending was bittersweet but perfect. Ba Reum finally accepting responsibility for every life he destroyed instead of trying to escape his sins felt like the only ending that could truly honor the story. His final acts weren’t enough to erase what he’d done, but they showed that somewhere beneath the monster was a man who finally understood the weight of his crimes.

The cinematography is stunning, the soundtrack is hauntingly beautiful, and the pacing never lets up. Every episode leaves you desperate to watch the next one, and somehow the twists never feel cheap they’re carefully planned from the very beginning.

Mouse isn’t simply about catching a serial killer. It’s about humanity itself. It’s about guilt, redemption, justice, trauma, and whether evil is something we’re born with or something we become.

I’ve watched hundreds of dramas, and very few have left me speechless. Mouse did exactly that. It shocked me, broke my heart, made me question everything, and stayed with me long after the credits rolled.

Without question, this is one of the greatest K-dramas ever made. Brilliant writing, unforgettable performances, jaw-dropping plot twists, and an emotional impact that very few dramas will ever match. An easy 10/10 and one I’ll be thinking about for years to come.

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A cliche story

A storyline like this is starting to become pretty common in GLs now, and honestly, I'm happy to be able to say that.

I really enjoyed the series. Yes, it's cliché, as usual, but I had a lot of fun watching it, and that's what matters the most.

I found Piang and Song's romance very believable. The actresses did a great job. I'm sorry, but I absolutely love the way Song loves Piang. It's almost obsessive, but somehow it works because there's no abuse or toxic behavior involved, so it doesn't feel uncomfortable. That said, Piang staying cold and distant for seven episodes... please, never again.

The grandmother was hilarious, even though she was completely crazy.

I found Matmi, Piang's older sister, way too passive. I understand why she acted that way, but I wish she had been more proactive. Her romance with Rin was barely developed. We only got a few scenes, they got together, and then they broke up almost immediately. The same goes for Ploy and Ple. Their relationship wasn't developed at all.

Episode 8 is probably one of the weirdest GL episodes I've ever watched... but at least we got a wedding!

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