Intriguing story with an ensemble cast!
There are many things to love about this series! A stellar, ensemble cast; impressive production value; and an intriguing storyline with doses of action, adventure, mystery, coming-of-age, and rom-com--this is a bold entry by Disney into K-Dramas.I felt the series was strongest when focusing on characters and their development. There were excellent use of flashbacks and clever editing showing different viewpoints. The family relationships added depth and relatability. It was possibly weakest with some of the plot development--the English dialogue and interactions between government agencies did not feel compelling or sufficiently fleshed out. But I am fully satisfied with this being character- and action-driven.
I am happy to see another big player like Disney entering this arena. Given the company's recent financial struggles, I sure hope this turns out to be a great success and lead to further projects for us to enjoy!!
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one word: perfect.
I'm not someone who particularly enjoys the action genre, I always thought it was kind of "boring." So I dropped Moving at first, assuming it was just another typical action K-drama.But I was wrong.
It far exceeded my expectations.
Moving might just be the best K-drama I've ever seen. From the characters, their development, to the storyline—everything was incredibly engaging.
Even though I occasionally skipped a few minutes during the backstories of the former agents (like Juwon, Mihyun, Doosik, etc.), I still thoroughly enjoyed the drama.
Everyone should watch Moving at least once in their lifetime.
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Solid storyline and solid acting
First thing first, i want to appreciate the acting in this drama. Of course i know it would be good because most of them are senior and A-list actors, but i also want to give a big applaud to the young actors. Younjung, dong ha and do hoon really nailed their characters here, the acting was solid. I don't even see any 'gap' when they act with the senior actors and i think that's a good thing. They don't overreact or doing too much with their face expression, and the reaction from one dialogue to another is flawless, because to act is to react.The directing in this drama is fantastic, and the plot is very well written imo, it doesn't lost it focus by adding too much romance, it just right.
One of my favorite scene is when hee soo fighting the girls with mud all over her body, the acting, the details, and directing there was *chef kiss*. Go younjung once again convincing me that she's a good actress and can take any roles that given to her.
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A Superpowered Story with Heartfelt Humanity
Moving is an exhilarating and deeply touching series that transcends the typical superhero narrative. While it offers gripping action sequences and supernatural intrigue, its strongest moments come from its focus on family, sacrifice, and the bonds between parents and children. The pacing balances high-stakes battles with tender emotional beats, keeping you hooked from start to finish.The cast shines—whether it’s the nuanced vulnerability of the students discovering their powers or the gravitas brought by their parents, every performance feels grounded and sincere. What sets Moving apart is how it reminds us that even in a world of extraordinary abilities, it’s the love, choices, and struggles of ordinary life that resonate the most.
If you want a series that thrills with action but stays with you because of its heart, Moving is a must-watch.
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A Superpowered Story with Heart, Action, and Just the Right Amount of Chaos
Every once in a while, a drama comes along that’s just… different. Moving had that X-factor—something offbeat, something compelling, something that had me hooked from the start. It carried a similar emotional vibe to The Atypical Family (minus the makjang, of course), but its premise set it apart: a world where people with supernatural abilities are used, discarded, and left to fend for themselves.One of the things I loved most about Moving was how seamlessly it transitioned between generations. We start with the kids—Bongseok, Huisoo, and Ganghoon—navigating their school days, friendships, and first love, only to be pulled into their parents’ pasts, revealing just how much weight they’ve been carrying all along. These backstories weren’t just fillers; they added depth, making you realize that this wasn’t just a story about kids with powers—it was about families, sacrifices, and survival.
And speaking of characters, every single one of them did absolute justice to their role. Bongseok and Huisoo were downright adorable—probably one of the cutest friendships-turned-first-love dynamics I’ve seen in a while. Their chemistry was just so pure and natural, making their story one of my favorite parts of the drama.
Then there was Han Hyo Joo and Jo In Sung. Their love story? Chef’s kiss. It was heart-fluttering, heartbreaking—it was everything. You just don’t get romance like that anymore. There was something so classic, so deeply emotional about the way they loved each other. Their story alone could’ve been a separate drama, and I would’ve watched every second of it.
Beyond the personal stories, Moving also tackled a fascinating premise: a country using these “special beings” for their own gain. The deeper you get into the series, the more you realize just how manipulative and calculating the NIS was—always thinking 10 steps ahead, always finding a way to use people as pawns. By the end, it was hard not to hate them.
That being said, if there was one drawback for me, it was the excessive violence in certain parts—especially toward the end. Some of it felt necessary to drive the stakes home, but others (like Huisoo’s dad’s segment) were brutal to the point where I had to look away. The final episodes, in particular, really dialed up the intensity, and while I get why, it just wasn’t my thing.
Interestingly, despite the clear good vs. evil dynamic, the show left me feeling conflicted about the so-called “villains”—especially the North Korean agents. In the end, they were fighting for the same reason: to prevent unnecessary sacrifices. It really hammered home the idea of patriotism and how those in power often abuse it for their own gain, turning even the most loyal soldiers into disposable tools.
The ending left things open-ended—season two, maybe?—but I was just happy that our main characters got their happy ending. They were finally able to live a normal life, something they had all longed for (even if Bongseok can’t resist the occasional heroic moment).
All in all, Moving was a well-made, well-executed series with stunning CGI, top-tier performances, and a compelling script. The only thing taking away from a perfect 10 was the excessive violence—but even then, it was still an easy 9/10. Definitely worth the watch!
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A very good drama, so close to being amazing
Is Moving a good drama? For sure.Is it worth watching? Definitely.
Is it a 10/10? Sadly no.
But it could have been.
I only started watching Moving almost a year after its first episode aired. I didn't really know anything about it except for the fact that it was a very popular drama in 2023. That was it. I didn't know anything about the storyline, or even what genre it is.
Still, my expectations were high. Due to all the hype, I was sure I'd probably binge all 20 episodes in a week or so. Instead, the first few episodes felt very slow to me. I just didn't get the appeal. Sure, I liked the characters (it's basically impossible not to to start smiling anytime Bongseok shows up on screen cause he is just too adorable), but the story just didn't pull me in.
At first, I was blaming this to the fact that I haven't been into action dramas in a long time. Sure, I was a big fan of Heroes when they started airing almost 20 years ago (which Moving felt very similar to) and liked other "supernatural" shows like Smallville (yes, I'm *that* old) or LOST.
It wasn't until episode 8 when Dooshik first shows up & we watch him meeting Mihyun that I said to myself "OK, now I get. I love this." Those were two spectacular episodes that were unfortunately followed up by 2 mediocre ones. Don't get me wrong - I liked seeing Joowon's backstory, how he met his wife and became a member of the Black team. It just felt too dragged out.
Soon I realized that the whole drama was like that. It just kept going up and down again and again. There was one episode that was good and you got really into it, but then it was followed by another one that you were itching for it to end. With so many characters it just felt like the writers didn't know how to pace the show and include the details of the side characters in a way that didn't bring the entire drama down a notch.
Fight scenes were another problem. There were just too many of them and they were much too long. When you see Joowon get stabbed, hit or shot at for the 1000th time, it just seems like too much. I constantly found myself skipping ahead.
I like how they humanized "the enemy" by showing how and why the North Korean unit came to be, but it just felt a bit sloppy. They sprinkled in the crumbs of how most of the North Korean soldiers didn't really believe in their mission, but at the same time they were fighting both the adults and the kids to get the files and do what they were told.
To top it all off, the ending felt rushed. Why did Bongseok go in hiding all of a sudden? Why did the North Korean soldier get a nice & heartwarming scene of how he basically got "adopted" by Joowon & Heesoo, but the Doosik, Mihyun & Bongseok family reunion felt so underwhelming?
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So I would give this series massive points… for effort.
A Disney+ superhero kdrama that's getting a lot of buzz right now. Alright, is it any good then?It has some interesting ideas, and some pretty neat action beats, but it's disjointed. Too many characters. They try to give a complex backstory to each of them and so it becomes quite bloated due to that.
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Stunts - 70/100 | Like I said above, points for effort. I like that they were really trying here. A bit frustrating to watch the action in this because some of the action is really inspired, but other parts aren't. Lots of CGI. Some of it good, some of it bad.
Narrative - 61/100 | The first half of this show was great to be honest. Really interesting. In the second half though, it stumbles and loses its way by going in a sort of Anthology-lite direction and it loses all narrative momentum.
Fight Choreography - 75/100 | Earlier episodes that weren't so CGI-heavy were the best. Overall it's quite violent.
Enjoyment - 63/100 | You'd think all the episodes focusing on introducing various characters would culminate into something great when all the separate plot points merged, however it simply doesn't. The last episodes felt a bit cheap, forced, and nonsensical. Some individual episodes were great though, like the one focusing on the resilient dad played by Ryu Seung Ryong.
And the ones focusing on Han Hyo-joo, who is simply amazing in this. Same for Zo In-sung playing her husband. Their chemistry is off the charts.
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Moving was different than I expected, in many interesting ways. The beginning of the show is much more of a teen drama, focusing on the younger characters, their abilities, and relationships. While some of the younger characters were endearing, once the story shifted more to the parents I was way more invested. Some of teen characters didn’t feel fully developed and the plot lines could feel a little boring. The parent storylines were all so well done and the show surprised me by having such great love stories. All of their storylines were a little heartbreaking but it was so beautiful to see that they would do anything for their children. Mi-hyun was a real standout character. The show took a character that was a mother who didn’t have the powers of physical strength like a lot of the others, and made her one of the most badass characters. Mi-hyun was cunning, perceptive, intelligent, and did not hesitate to take out anyone who threatened her family. The romance between her and Du-sik was one of the best parts of the show. Their romance felt quiet and realistic but you could really feel their connection. The romance with Ju-won and his wife I haven’t seen talked about nearly as much and I think I loved their story just as much. I honestly would’ve watched an entire show about any of the parents.
The action sequences were a lot of fun to watch, especially a lot of the later ones where there are so many different powers. Some of the fight choreography was wild, especially with Du-sik and his flying abilities. It didn’t feel like all of the backstory made sense at times and it wasn’t clear if the show was planning to get to those things later or if they were just plotholes. The show seems like it really needs another season and it would be unsatisfying if it doesn’t get one.
I think that while I enjoyed most of the show quite a lot, my biggest issue was with the pacing. The show felt a bit boring at the beginning, then it switched to a lot of flashbacks, and then it felt like they tried to fit all of the conflict and resolutions into a couple episodes. The rush at the end to tie everything together made it so that some parts felt out of nowhere and others were unsatisfying because there was so little time for them. I rarely think this about shows but if they wanted to try and do this much with the plot, it could’ve benefitted from being longer. It would’ve given more time to develop the huge cast of characters as well.
It seemed like they were really setting things up for another season, so it’s hopeful that a lot of questions will be answered! I would love another season and to see all of these characters interacting with each other again.
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Super powers, but not for kids (18+)
March 2024This story started really well. I loved the characters, was captivated and felt the balance between the every day and violent action, was good.
However, as the episodes progressed, that changed and the violence intensified more and more.
Episode 11 was my breaking point. I actually had to skip through a fight scene, purely because it was way too relentless. This is something I very rarely ever do, for any reason.
The younger characters and the actors that portrayed them, were fabulous. I felt invested in their wellbeing and especially loved Bong-seok and Hee-soo, the former having the cutest smile and sweetest personality.
The adult characters and actors were not a broad mix. They were either goodies or baddies, even though that was actually dependent on perspective.
The story flits, a lot, between various key events in the past and present, from the lives of each of the characters. Sometimes I found this waring. For the depth of the stories from the past, I actually think the drama would have been better being told chronologically. Each time I got into an event, its time period and its characters, it would switch again.
There are some really vile officials in this and human life appears to hold little value for any of them. There is also High School bullying, which is ignored by other students (through fear I hoped to myself, not apathy) and ineffective teachers who dealt with it appallingly. It made my blood boil and, honestly, I'm sick and tired of seeing it, even if it was part of some plan. Name calling, a bit of pushing and shoving, is one thing, but the level I see in so many K-dramas, that has no recourse, or the wrong party gets blamed, and punished, is too much. It's inappropriate in stories with a modern setting, too.
There is also misogyny; plus one character is actually called 'Idiot', a lot, with even his episode titled that. The character wasn't an idiot. I found that offensive, to be honest and was unhappily surprised by it. A big no-no for me, again, this being a drama in a modern setting (fantasy or not; that's irrelevant).
Now and then the plot also went a little askew, because I don't think the writer knew a way around that, or simply got lost.
There were lovely, light and funny scenes, but as said, not enough of them later on. Prolonged violence and threat, with no let-up, is not my thing, it turns out.
However, I liked the idea of the story. The lack of choice or power, to not follow the orders or bidding of others, shown to be felt by both sides, was a bit different. I loved the cast and the soundtrack too. It had a high budget feel and the SFX were very good.
I thought the ending as a whole was OK; the happenings of S1 were tied up and I enjoyed the pre-credits closing scenes (more follow after the credits, too ).
If they decide to make another series, I'd watch it; but I'll be hoping it won't be as intense and heavy going for lengthy periods, without a break, as this one was at times.
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Slow and typical for a superhero series
The pacing was so slow that it was hard to get through the entire series. The first couple of episodes are a Naruto-style set up, where it feels like we are stuck in the same fight for 30 episodes. By the time time the main story line started I was bored, and the build up to the finale felt predictable.I am only posting a review because I don't understand how it is rated so well on here. 9.1? For a standard superhero story? Sure this drama is absolute genius compared to the garbage Disney releases nowadays, but for a Korean drama it felt a little dry to me. It would be more fair for this to be rated 8.5.
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Superheroes full of action-packed
Finally had time to finish watching this—I’ve been wanting to see it for a while. I know this drama’s been out for some time, and I’m late to it. This isn’t your typical K-drama; it’s one of those unique and really good ones that you don’t get often in kdrama. The cast is amazing and the acting is excellent. It’s a superhero with supernatural power story , but at its heart, it’s about family love and how far parents will go to protect their loved ones from harm. There’s plenty of action and fight scenes. Just a warning: there are some graphic and bloody violent scenes. The final battle was so intense, it had me on the edge of my seat. Yes, I definitely recommend giving this drama a try!Was this review helpful to you?
ready for more of this
i love this and i'm late to the party. i like how each character is given so much context and are developed so well. even the 'villians' get a back story.they way they portrayed the ppl with powers was so beautiful, how they are labelled monsters for being different and being used for evil meanwhile the real monsters are the normal people, hiding amongst us. i'm also weak for connected characters/stories so all the connection between the characters brought me so much satisfaction. my favorite was our mom and dad, doosik and mihyun's story. bongseok and huisoo were cuties. i see how they are doing something similar to the mcu and safe to say i will be here to watch itWas this review helpful to you?
