Extremely unlikeable FL
There are a lot of shows that you watch that start out with an unlikeable character. This show adds the fact that she makes stupid mistakes, is insubordinate, doesn't go to the ML for help but the 2ML, and she isn't even very nice. The way this character was written is very unfortunate. I have dropped very few shows, but I just couldn't watch this anymore. She didn't appear to be growing or progressing as a person, and I would have really been mad if I got to the end, and she hadn't learned from her mistakes. And how do you expect me to believe that there is supposed to be a relationship between the ML and FL when she never turns to him. Not the beginning of a healthy relationship, that's for sure.Was this review helpful to you?
My opinion
I hate the FL in this I think that the girl who played the role of ha mi ra should be with the ML and not the girl i hate her acting and the way she looks.. I think I Regret watching it ...................................... I dont ship the ML AND FL together in this series Gotta say, JS is one of the best MLs ever, and Kim Seon Ho is now on my top list of actors. He knows exactly when to emote and exactly when to keep it subtle, but with equal impact; his eyes do so much talking, even in the quiet scenes. The way his character is written is probably the best in recent years;I had doubts about trying this drama when it first aired so I didn't watch it then. However, I really liked Kim Seon Ho's acting in 100 Days My Prince and I like the crime/mystery part in this drama so I went back to try it.
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a great investigation/comedy/romance/family drama
AFTER WATCHING ALMOST 100 DRAMAS,this is the 1st drama that makes me intrigued to write review.
I like this drama because of how great the actors are. All actors esp Moon Geun Young and Kim Seon Ho portrays the character really well. They infused it with a lively believable emotions. The gradual turn of comrades into deeper understanding between 2 human was shown really great and I can see why this pair works.
I love how they manage to show consequences, the show points that every action has its consequences and everyone should be brave enough to bear it. This is why the story works. It doesn't defy logic.
It definitely captures me because
- no dumb female lead. Only a strongwilled one.
- captivating plot with twist great enough, they fooled us long enough and it's actually enjoyable because it still made sense
-subtle romance. Subtlety elevates the whole love arc. They built it gradually, and never try to shove it down the viewer's throat.
-great acting, great directing
-lovely side characters.
-even the villain is great. I think if you create an investigation drama, one needs to have a strong villain. This is definitely a villain who I can never root, but I can come to understand why he behave that way.
Go Ji Seok / Yoo Ryung will always have a special place in my heart.
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Keeps you guessing!
I had doubts about trying this drama when it first aired so I didn't watch it then. However, I really liked Kim Seon Ho's acting in 100 Days My Prince and I like the crime/mystery part in this drama so I went back to try it. AND it was GOOD! Sometimes the episode felt a bit slow and not captivating but the mystery kept me going although I skipped a bit sometimes. And boy was I really shocked at the ending and how the case turned out! It wasn't as I expected as the writer keeps you guessing throughout the entire drama. The acting of the main cast was also solid so it was very very enjoyable to watch, especially for certain emotional scenes that made me cry. I really miss the drama now, especially Kim Seon Ho's smile. Glad I went back and watched this over break since I haven't watched a thrilling crime drama in a long time.Overall:
What I liked: Acting, music, script (most of the time), mystery, cases, comedic elements
What could be improved: script
9.5 rating OVERALL! I recommend giving this a try if you like a mystery!
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This drama was excellent.
This drama is very simple but fantastic. The story is exciting and captivating, and the OST is incredible. If you are looking for a good Comedian drama to watch, I do not doubt that Catch the Ghost will exceed your expectations and make you laugh. But this drama not only brings funny moments. It brings sad moments as well, which made the show a rollercoaster of emotions.The first part of the drama is more centred on the comedian part, where the leads are trying to adapt to their new roles at work and also trying to work together as a team despite their differences and visions about how to solve crimes and help victims. The female lead is hilarious and creative. I liked how she was constantly pushing the ML lead to see things from a different perspective. And the ML lead is more Self-Centered and works more with logic than with emotions.
One of the drama's goals is to show the beautiful bond between the FL lead and her twin sister and show the public their story. More than that, the drama focuses on short stories as well, which made the drama easy to watch until the leads look for clues to solve the principal case.
The OST is very addicting and worked perfectly in every single episode.
Overall, I highly recommend this drama if you are into comedy and is looking for a good drama to watch, laugh, and relax
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The show that will satiate your cravings for Action, Crime Mystery, and Drama
What a very clever writing and stellar acting! This, people, is how a drama should be. The amalgamation of all the top ingredients turned this into a masterpiece.Writing: 10/10
OST: 10/10
Cinematography: 10/10
Filming technique: 10/10
Acting: 100/10!!!
I may have boarded a different romantic ship but the ending satisfied me nonetheless. The FL’s character still doesn’t sit well with me and I kinda feel bad that she ended up with the show’s greatest character.
Overall, what matters is that the issues were all resolved and the story arcs were well-delivered. Makes me question why this drama didn’t receive the hype that it deserved. All thanks to SeonHo’s skyrocketing popularity, this show has been given another chance to prove how well-done it is.
My only concern though was that I did not really get on the love line. I understand that most people with the same situation would naturally create feelings for each other but my personal values did not totally buy the couple that was pushed by the Writer. To me, had it been ended by just a Senior-Junior relationship between the two, I would have understood it way better. However, just when I thought the pairing would leave me more what ifs and questions, the Writer brilliantly included such and portrayed how my worries aren’ worth worrying for afterall. Haha!
Thank you, Writer-nim and PD-nim for this masterpiece. Everyone shone in this series. I even rooted and cried for the bad guys. My heart goes out to everyone introduced and I’d take pieces of them where ever I go. You made me love taking trains even more. Really excited for your next project! Please hurry and come back to us with your next amazing creation.
P.S. To my favorite character, Ma Ri. I am rooting for you! You are not alone, sweetie. You’ve done great and you will continue to prove to everyone your brilliance and competence. Someday, you’ll also find your true love who would trust the depth of your love and loyalty. Someone who would fear to lose and hurt you. Continue kicking ass, Ma Ri-ya!
PPS. I came back to remove a point from my originally 10/10 rating. It didn’t feel right to give it a 10/10 when I disliked the FL’s character so much. The things she did were still unforgivable in my eyes. She’s just lucky she is surrounded by considerate, forgiving, and understanding people who were all charmed by whatever it is that they see in her.
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The best part about this series was how humane all the characters were. Just because someone is a police or detective they always can’t be super enthusiastic about catching a criminal but can have thoughts for their safety too as they have a family to protect, or people who are always kind and taking care of others would not feel frustrated enough to leave at some point, all people are flawed, but despite these circumstances they again got up, brushed themselves off and did their work out of duty out of love.
Would like a Second Season with the same team.
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UNDERRATED DRAMA THAT DESERVES SO MUCH RECOGNITION!!!
I'm sad that this drama is very underrated, maybe because of the main lead cuz they are not quiet popular. However, they are really a great cast. Moon geun young and kim seon ho chemistry is no joke. Even there's less romance but they're really look good together. The story is great, the plot twist is impressive. You can't guess who is the killer. I love concept and the ost. This drama is a good to try. No dull moment.You can laugh, kilig, and cry. I love the character of moon geun young here, she's really feisty and have the strong sense of justice. Also add her special capability with high spatial intelligence. This is the element that i love in kdrama, they putting special skills in main lead in crime /legal genre..
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A light but well-made investigation drama.
I liked Catch The Ghost because of the the investigation case that was very interesting to follow. The comedy aspect keeps a sense of lightness and ensures that the investigation does not darken the drama too much. There is also a bit of drama that will touch you and made you think about the importance of family relationships.- Story -
Basically, the plot is about catching criminals in the subway. I like how they show how things work in the different divisions of the police before starting the main plot. I think it is necessary to put the setting first. I never got bored, the story kept me interesting from the beginning until the end. In my opinion, the drama is overall very well-paced. I was surprised in a good way because nothing was obvious, I liked the plot twists they made. Also, the cases are very well-explained so even if I watched the drama after a long tiring day, I could enjoy it without having to use my brain too much. I liked how the drama can be funny but also very touching at the same time with the background story of the main characters. The mix was really well-done.
If I had to say a negative thing, it would be about the romance. Don’t watch it if you want a romance, because it’s very very light. They could have add a bit more romantic scenes, but it did not bothered me that much because I understand the reasons of it. And there are still some scenes that made my heart flutter.
- Characters/Actors -
I loved the main leads. I could understand their feelings and have empathy for them. Also, I liked their clash of personalities. Go Ji Suk is more on the good policeman side who follows all the rules, and Yoo Ryung is on the impulsive side. It helps to develop their characters and be more open-minded. I think they had a good chemistry throughout the drama. Also, I’m impressed by the acting of Moon Geun Young who played really well two different characters. I could differentiate them easily.
Most of the supporting characters were really good too. But the character of Ha Ma Ri could have been better written. She is a bit annoying sometimes, and there is a good reason behind it, but at some point there is a change in her personality which seems a bit sudden and not explained.
- Music -
I loved the OST. It fits well with the drama and is very beautiful. I feel like some songs could have been used a bit more because you mainly hear them in the ending and not much during the episode.
- Conclusion -
Overall, I loved the drama. I’m glad I’ve watched it. I would recommend it if you want to watch a light drama that is not complicated to understand, and is able to make you laugh and touch you at the same time.
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really good drama with a very strong message about society and caring for the less fortunate
this is a really really good dramathe cast is amazing and the chemistry between all of them is off the charts.. its very slow burn romance with a huge social message about caring for the sick and the less fortunate..
the message is really in your face and it comes at you in a flash and doesnt really let up..
the story is gripping.. but a lot of the logic.. is a bit flawed.. esp the police procedure.. but.. if u can ignore some of that.. it works well
it does lose its way when theres no cases to distract you from the main storyline.. but after all the "logic" gets done.. then it flows much smoother..
great drama
worth the watch
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not as good as I rated it-some plot points don't work
I'm being generous with the rating, mostly due to the fact that the Male lead does a great job [though this role is not a huge stretch for him acting wise]. The female lead's acting skills seem lacking and also seems miscast. To be fair, it doesn't help that her character is poorly written . I love that there are no annoying side characters, and there are really few if any eye rolling tropes. The mystery is interesting but it is too obvious that some plot points don't work.Was this review helpful to you?
Partnes in (solving) crime
My little aromantic heart really appreciated that the slow burn between the main leads culminated in a comparatively subdued romance, but still dealt with huge emotions. Their partnership was delightful. The mystery was quite gripping too and kept me entertained until the end, even though not every twist was all that twisty.Since I focus most on the characters in the shows I watch, I must also emphasize how much I enjoyed the whole cast. Although I was at first a bit wary, when I realized how many characters were neurodivergent and/or mentally ill, because that comes with many pitfalls, I was pleasantly surprised by the rather competent portrayal of these realities.
Most importantly though, the Yoo Ryung is a lovely main character, and I'm baffled by the less than charitable comments about her in some of the other reviews. As far as I'm concerned, she's not only entertaining to watch, but also has a strong moral compass. Being a teensy bit head-strong and having a style that is maybe 1 % less attractive than that of many K-drama heroines aren't negative qualities in my book. The story also praises and rewards her all the time? So it's not even like she offends the conservative sensibilities of K-dramas?
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