Disney’s 12 dwarfs fails again
Just like its twelve characters, this show is struggling with an identity crisis. It can’t decide if it wants to be a comedy, an action piece, or a suspense thriller. With such a large ensemble, the real challenge is developing each character and their relationships—and here, it falls short.For once, I found myself rooting more for the antagonist than the leads. Ever since Crash Landing on You, many K-dramas seem stuck in a rut, especially under the growing influence of U.S. film studios. Some of my friends have already switched over to C-dramas for fresher storytelling.
Sorry Disney, but if you couldn’t save the Seven Dwarfs, there’s no saving these twelve disciples either
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Definitely a lackluster start. Three episodes in, and I’m already feeling somewhat disappointed. The dialogue is painfully weak, filled with unnecessary long pauses and awkward stares that add nothing to the story. There’s no real depth or rhythm to the conversations, which makes it hard to stay engaged. The editing doesn’t help either—it feels choppy and distracting. Each episode ends in a bizarre way, cutting off abruptly with an extended black screen before the credits roll and the closing song plays. Instead of feeling intentional or artistic, it just comes across as sloppy and poorly executed.Was this review helpful to you?
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not good enough
I hardly made it through the first episode. So, they would have this fantastic storyline to start with, some kind of righteous, superpower angelic creatures who come to earth to save humankind - more or less... and what they did is they made some strange slapstick, pseudo-comedy nonsense out of this.Music is annoying, and actionlike in the wrong settings, the actors look like clowns instead of mystical revenge angels, and the dialoges are either boring or nonsensical.
This could have been fantastic with a serious, touching approach. Instead it's just forced funny and annoying.
And, as Seo In-guk is one of my favourite actors - I don't get it. He is so talented concering acting, he did two of my favourite dramas where he excelled concering acting (especially 'the smile has left your eyes'). And for quite a while now I can't even see his acting capability because he only chooses (for my taste) totally crappy productions with awful writing and stroylines.
Still hoping for something better again in the future - this isn't it.
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I hope it gets better
Twelve-- Episode one was a little bit promising, but like the actors are like so spaced out and it's focusing on too much of The tiger going to pick up money from all these people because they're lone sharks, and it kind of doesn't like makes sense. By the end of episode one, You would think, you know, all the characters like all 12 Astrology characters, but there's only 9. episode 2 just got worse. Like, yeah, there's just so many scenes in here that just does not make sense. And I'm trying so hard because these actors are all amazing, they are top-notch, but whoever the director is or the screenwriter, or whoever really dropped the ball on this, this could have been a masterpiece, and it has flopped. Fingers crossed that the next couple episodes really start to pick up and turn it around.Was this review helpful to you?
another detailed review cause apparently i wasn't real with the other one!!
As a Park Hyung-sik fan, watching Twelve unfold over its first four episodes has been a thrilling ride. Seeing him step into his first villain role as O-gwi, the crow spirit, is both refreshing and spine-chilling. Hyung-sik commands the screen with a magnetic darkness—every glance and every calculated move feels unsettling, yet impossible to look away from. As someone used to his softer or heroic roles, this shift into villainy feels like a bold transformation that’s paying off.The story itself leans heavily into fantasy, with the twelve zodiac angels being reassembled to combat a resurging evil. The world-building is rich and ambitious, offering flashes of grandeur as the angels juggle their double lives in Seoul. The action choreography stands out in bursts, and the contrast between their hidden identities and the supernatural battles helps keep things dynamic. However, the show hasn’t been without its flaws—early episodes suffer from a heavy dose of exposition, and the pacing at times feels slow, as if the drama is trying too hard to set up every character at once.
Among the ensemble, Ma Dong-seok’s Tae-san carries a quiet strength, while Seo In-guk’s playful yet sharp energy as Won-seung (the monkey) balances the darker tone. Other angels, like Mirr the dragon and Jwi-dol the rat, are intriguing but not yet fully fleshed out, hinting at storylines to come. Meanwhile, Tae-san’s bond with Geum-soon adds a rare, emotional warmth that cuts through the otherwise heavy mythos.
Episodes three and four deepen the stakes, with O-gwi hunting for mystical soul stones and Tae-san’s own vulnerabilities—like his reliance on medication—coming to the surface. The angels slowly regroup, making the tension between past sacrifices and present battles more palpable. Though some CGI effects and fight scenes feel a bit stiff, the overall atmosphere remains engaging.
From a fan’s perspective, the drama’s biggest draw is undoubtedly Hyung-sik’s performance. He doesn’t just play a villain—he embodies one, layering menace with charisma. Despite its rough edges, Twelve already feels like a milestone in his career. For me, that’s enough to stay invested, eager to see how O-gwi’s dark path collides with the angels’ struggle. So far, it’s a solid 8/10—with Hyung-sik’s chilling presence alone making it must-watch viewing.
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Watchable although the starting is quite dull.
The story is like "The Eternals" of Marvel comics/movies.The 12 are angels; animals, but in human form, living alongside humans. They were sent to earth to defeat satan, but lost most of their powers and are now living on earth. They rise/unite only when humans need them to defend themselves from evil entities.
They start the show with only 9 angels, don't know where the other 3 are. And 2 powerful devils. One is like a snake and the other is like a crow or bat (dunno). Quite similar to Lucifer.
It's watchable but it is quite dull. They are all suffering from boredom, and some are very depressed.
If we think of them as supernatural beings like Monkey King, Gumiho, Tiger spirit, Rabbit and Goat spirit, it will be easier to explain. Much like the K-drama A Korean Odyssey (2017).
I think they couldn't deliver the concept to us properly, and a lot of details are missing.
This drama has the potential. It just has to be delivered properly. This is my review after watching 2 eps. Still rooting for it to get better.
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Enttäuschend
So far, the series has been pretty disappointing. It just doesn't grab me. Besides, I started watching it because Park Hyunk-sik plays the lead role... but the lead role has been more of a cameo, at least until the fourth episode. I had high hopes for the series... Let's see if the last four episodes turn things around.Was this review helpful to you?
