Ms. Incognito

Ms. Incognito or should I say, Ms. Inconsistent?

A badly written interactive fiction game, that’s what this drama felt like. The production team gathered an amazing cast, built such promising characters… and then decided to throw it all away after just two episodes. YES, two episodes!

It’s honestly ridiculous how lazy the writing got. The story started so strong, and then nosedived into chaos with zero logic. Yet, because those first two episodes hook you in, you somehow keep watching, like, “Okay, maybe they’ll fix it?” Spoiler: they don’t.

My biggest disappointment was the female lead. She started out with personality, confidence, and potential, but somewhere along the way, she just turned into a punching bag for the antagonist. While the antagonist had all the power, our supposedly rich AF FL didn’t have a single bodyguard or a competent team around her. Just the poor lawyer who’s apparently a one man army, multitasking through every crisis.

Also the title Ms. Incognito? Be so for real. She wasn’t incognito for even five minutes. This woman’s enemies found her faster than I find spoilers on Twitter.

I can’t emphasize enough how much potential this drama had. The characters were unique, layered, and played by such talented actors. And they just… wasted it. Ughhh.

Like I said, it’s basically a badly written interactive fiction game that you can’t stop playing, not because it’s good, but because you need to see how the trainwreck ends.

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Definitely a rage bait show unless you binge it like those chinese short dramas

REVIEW UP UNTIL EP11:
it was interesting until the script was just frustrating to watch… its just annoying when the fl is supposed to be this strong bodyguard but when it comes to defending herself she’s so weak and the choices she (and everyone in this show lol) makes is just plain stupid.

its basically rage bait atp.

i enjoyed the show until she left the village- like genuinely, i was entertained. but if i haven’t watched this much of it i would’ve just dropped it. i would recommend this only if you’re bored and looking for something to binge.

after she went back to the main house it just went downhill. like the script is just so BAD. like when they tried firing people and just idk trying to keep people out of the house- why aren’t the locks changed. why aren’t doors just locked in general. this example of the bad script is just one of so many. OH AND SOMEONE TELL ME WHY the fl always puts herself in such bad situations. it’s happened so many times and SHE FAILS LIKE EVERY TIME?! HELLO?!

i’m just so frustrated atp every single thing is making me crash out. can’t even bother writing a proper review lol

EDIT (AFTER WATCHING FINAL EP):
idk if its cuz the show is over.... but its not that bad... HEAR ME OUT

so it was all part of the plan. that's okay. i see now why the script for the end of ep11 is written how its written. if only i binged this whole show, then i'd prob rate this show higher (maybe like an 8/10).

i enjoyed this ending. it definitely felt a tiny bit rushed but i don't mind it that much. it was funny and lighthearted (after the court scene) and i enjoyed seeing baek hyeji and lee don's storylines. not sure what the point of the time skip was tbh like it felt like it had no purpose other than for the fl and ml get together. and idk the show isn't centered on romance and the only times it was shown was when the mc was in muchang with the ml and ig a tiny bit when he went to go see her in seoul. but like idk it just felt a bit rushed and i feel like the kiss scene was just rushed. instead of the time skip, i would've preferred if the mc just moved straight to muchang lol but whatever. i have beef with some parts of the script so one more wouldn't hurt.

as for the actors, tbh i started watching this cuz of jinyoung (fine shyt) and jeon yeobeen cuz i recently watched our movie and it literally changed the trajectory of my life. jinyoung's acting was okay... i saw no faults and it wasn't spectacular yk it was just alright. and jeon yeobeen was good too. idk what else to say about her acting tho cuz her character is supposed to be this tsundere who is indifferent to everything until she moves to muchang. and she portrayed it well. there were times where i was like iffy about the acting but i'll just blame it on the script cuz it was questionable at times lol. i def stayed for joo hyun young (baek hyeji) she's so fun! i liked her since wooyoungwoo but her character in this show was interesting too it was fun watching her act in this.

anyway, its a fun watch just don't think too much into things and try not to stop during cliffhangers lol

overall: 7.5/10

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Dropped !!! Misleading title

Lol, Ms. Incognito is such a misleading title. If they had just called it Good Woman BuSeMi, I wouldn’t have even bothered watching. With Kdramas, the title usually gives you a clear idea of what you’re signing up for!

The first two episodes were solid, I was hooked and thought the show would keep that same energy. But episodes 3 to 7? Total brain reset. That’s when I remembered the golden rule: never judge a Kdrama until you’ve reached episode 8.

Now let’s talk about the characters:

1. BuSeMi started off strong bodyguard vibes, cool energy. Then suddenly she’s acting like a helpless princess. Meh. I’ve seen her in other dramas and her acting just doesn’t hit. Her facial expressions don’t help either. And that whole “moving to a small town with a silly storyline” twist? Not in my plans.

2. DongMin is another one I’ve seen before, but something’s always missing. His character feels flat. Unless they randomly reveal he’s the chairman’s son (which would be pointless), he’s just taking up space.

3. HyeJi: whew. Her voice alone had me skipping every scene she was in. The character is badly written and her behavior is just cringe. Totally unnecessary.


The comedy in this drama makes no sense. It doesn’t fit the story at all. And it’s not even good comedy, it’s the kind that makes adults look ridiculous. I swear, some Korean dramas live for that awkward humor.

It’s only 12 episodes, but they wasted half of them in a small town doing nothing. I can already tell they’ll rush the ending to make up for lost time.

And the chemistry between the leads? Non-existent. Fans are hyping it like it’s sizzling, but I’m sitting here wondering if we watched the same show.

Anyway, I’m officially adding this one to my 2025 list of disappointing dramas, right next to Buried Hearts, WTSG, and a few other flops.

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Nothing Hidden…You See Everything

I have to say when this drama first started, yes, I was all in. Unfortunately, it just didn’t hold my interest, I just wanted to finish it. I know, so sad to say after I thought it was going to be so good.

The drama revolves around Ga Sung Ho, the owner of Gasung Group. He hires Kim Yeong Ran (Jeon Yeo Been) to be his bodyguard and eventually his "unconventional" wife to enter into a marriage agreement for two reasons:
1. He knew his stepdaughter Ga Seon Young (Jang Yoo Ju) killed his daughter Ye Rim and he wanted justice for her.
2. He didn't have long to live so he wanted someone that he felt would carry out his wishes for him.

The shocking part was after Ga Sung Ho had hired Kim Yeong Ran and only I would say several weeks into her job, he committed suicide but not before the marriage was confirmed. After Ga Seon Young and the others on the board heard of this she was labeled "the younger wife who was a gold digger” to get a dying man's money. Ga Seon Young was totally ticked about the change of events and decides Kim Yeong Ran needed to die. Knowing what would happen Ga Sung Ho, Kim Yeong Ran along with Lee Don (Seo Hyeon Woo) attorney for Ga Sung Ho had a contingency plan all in place. Kim Yeong Ran would go into hiding for three months until the shareholder meeting confirming her as the majority shareholder for the company fulfilling Ga Sung Ho’s wish to not only save his company but expose Ga Seon Young as his daughter’s killer.

You know what they say about the best laid plans. They end up sending her to the countryside to be a kindergarten teacher by the name of Bu Se Mi. Now, it is ironic that she was supposed to be so well hidden that Baek Hye Ji (Joo Hyn Young) finds her and stays with her. Baek Hye Ji to me was the most irritating and annoying character. She took the drama down to me when she came to the town. Her quirkiness was just too much.

Then the mother eventually finds her too, pretty soon everyone finds her even after putting up CCTV cameras throughout the town. How incognito was she?

The only good part about her time in the town, was with the kids. Especially when she taught them self-defense and she literally killed the blow-up dinosaur in the classroom. The kids were devastated. When she taped him up all wounded. You couldn’t help but laugh. The kindergarten director also added to some funny moments, those bobby socks and Mary Jane shoes, I was so done!

Eventually the whole incognito was a wrap and she was exposed.

I know you are probably wondering about the romance...right? How can I say this, nope, nada, zilch, zero! What a waste of Jin Young. That man is so fine. I would have found a reason just to kiss him. But there is only ONE kiss and that was six months after she left and then returned to the wedding of Baek Hye Ji.

I'll wrap this up.
- Ga Sung Ho, didn't commit suicide it was a fake. He wanted to stay around to expose Ga Seon Young which he does by videotaping her killing him, for real this time.
- Kim Yeong Ran’s mother is used by Ga Seon Young to bring down Kim Yeong Ran. She does get her money. Ends up in jail and gets her comeuppance on Ga Seon Young.
- Oh, and Ga Seon Young well, she went on a killing spree. She killed not only Ga Sung Ho but also his daughter, Ye Rim and her brother, Ga Seon U (Lee Chung)

Unfortunately, the biggest disappointment is that this drama in the first episode started out well. But the loss of NO romance was a downer. Even after seeing him after six months, not even a hug, his son didn't even run over to see her or her to him. We then switch to them on the beach and he says:
JDM: "Let's live together. From now on, I'll protect you for the rest of your life."
KYR: "Didn't you say you would wait ten years."
JDM: "Yeah, but now that I see you again, I can't possibly wait. I can't wait anymore."

Kiss...the end.

If you have nothing else to watch do so, it not that bad, but not up to the expectations after the first episode.

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Too bad Ms Incognito didn't use VPN :(

Good premise, it could've been a bang on thrilling kdrama of the year but wasted its potential.

✧Storyline:
This drama started with one mood then ventured into different genres to come back again to its initial interest. When I started watching this, the first two episodes were fantastic, but as I proceeded further, the thriller essence of the storyline started fading, and it lost grip of the strong premise. But not long after its disappointment, the story tried hard to win back the thrill and, honestly, it did, but for some it was too late. People had already lost their patience and many dropped it.

✧Acting:
Out of all the characters, the evil stepdaughter, Ga Seong Young, was outstanding. Her cold, murderous gaze was chilling. As her heinous psychotic acts grew nastier, she became more deadly. Other than her, the lawyer and the kindergarten principal gave noteworthy performances. But unfortunately, FL and ML couldn't capture my attention as they should. I ended up fast forwarding many of their scenes as it was getting boring. Some side characters were unnecessary as they wasted a lot of time in them.

I do understand that it was hard to balance the whole structure without a strong base. The base it created was already weak, but I have to admit there were some mind-blowing suspense elements that certainly made my heart beat faster.

Overall, it's definitely watchable, but I wouldn't recommend it as a crisp thriller piece, but if you want to watch it, take the risk!

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Worth watching

I’m writing this because of the low reviews here. Check it out for yourself. As a seasoned k drama fanatic this is better than most. Unique story, no boring episodes, excellent actors. FL from Vincenzo and Our Movie plays the role perfectly. You will recognize Yang Kyung Won from many other dramas. I first saw him in CLOY as the serious soldier who eventually warmed up to SeRi. He’s played in many other dramas and is a versatile actor. I thought all the actors played their roles perfectly including the villainess of the show. were some things implausible? Of course! That’s expected of many k dramas. It wasn’t drawn out and 12 episodes were sufficient. i looked forward to it every week and it’s a great binge watch. Give it a try!

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“When Money Meets Love (and a Little Bit of Chaos)” ?

Okay, so our female lead lives by one rule — money solves everything. She doesn’t believe in love, thinks every good deed has a hidden agenda, and is constantly chasing that next paycheck. But you know what they say—life (or K-dramas 😏) loves to prove people wrong. Just when she least expects it, fate throws her something more valuable than all the money she could ever earn.
Honestly, the story is really good and keeps you invested, though there are a few spots where it feels like they’re stretching things a bit too much. But let me tell you — from the child actors to the elders, everyone nailed their performance. You’ll know who the villain is early on, but that doesn’t make it any less fun to watch how everything unfolds.
If you’re into family dramas, money-centric plots, and a sprinkle of sweet chemistry, this one’s definitely worth adding to your watchlist.
✨ Bonus treat: our lawyer character steals the show — funny, charming, and totally unexpected!

P.S. – Just wrapped up this drama (4th Nov 2025), and I have to say — seeing our lead finally return to her happiest place felt like the perfect full-circle moment. Money may have started her journey, but happiness truly became her destination. 💛

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Solid and Intense start, pointless middle and haphazard finish

OPENING:

Unfortunately, after a very strong start with the first 2 episodes, this drama went through a full-blown identity crisis and frivolous execution of the things that made the first 2 episodes great, things like anticipation, great chemistry between characters and emotional impact. The middle episodes (ep 3 to 8) has been largely a disappointment and pointless, while the last 4 were, let's call it "A lot of stretching".

This drama after episode 2, had trouble finding an identity. Dramas aren’t always bound by one singular genre, it’s usually a mix, where some characteristics are dominant and others, more or so peripheral. However, this drama just kept flirting with different genres and its focus got muddier with every new episode.

Just to clarify, this review contains major spoilers. I don’t think I can really convey my issues and frustrations with this drama after such a good start without giving away any spoiler. So, if you don’t like spoilers, my suggestion is to not read any further.



THE REVIEW:


• Episode 1-2 (Electric premise)

The opening act was really solid, intense and emotionally impactful. The premise—a poor FL marrying the rich old terminal Chaebol company chairman to get out of her shitty life, which is marked by intense financial struggles and a really horrendous family member, the mother to be precise, who is pretty much willing to sell her daughter if need be. The rich man, through this marriage, trying to execute a lethal game of revenge against his psychopathic stepdaughter, who had killed his own biological daughter in order to remove any chance of potential dispute over inheritance—established stakes as high as they come in the story. However, the terminal patient took his own life, not being able to deal with the pain during the last stage of the disease, trusting that the FL will faithfully execute the next steps of the revenge plan.

The point of this plot was, basically, a three-month countdown to a shareholder meeting to declare a new chairwoman or chairman of the company, and until then, the FL is supposed to survive in the remote village away from Seoul, with the gamble that the evil stepdaughter will send the assassin that she had used to kill the Chairman’s biological daughter, to kill the FL too. That way they will be able to get to the step daughter, hopefully putting her to jail and take the one thing she values the most, the company. Losing this company which her mother's family initially owned will be like the death of her.

The early 2 episodes were intense, emotionally resonant, and established the rich, high-stakes atmosphere that promised a relentless thriller, with romance along the way with the ML in the village. We were contemplating what would happen in the next 5-6 episodes, how intense the cat and mouse game will be and how will the chemistry between the ML and FL develop.


• Episode 3-8 (Marked by Myriad of plot-holes and identity crisis and lack of chemistry)

The plot structure began to crumble almost immediately upon the FL's arrival in the remote village. A critical flaw was the speed with which key plot points were resolved, which was such a contrast to the early 2 episodes, where they were slowly building up the foundation. The FL’s carefully crafted cover was blown by the nosy school principal by Episode 3, and by the end of episode 5, the ML also figured out the identity. These reveals, which should have been mid-series turning points used to heighten tension, were rushed through, immediately bleeding the mystery and suspense out of the plot.

Not to mention how the ML actually found out about the identity, all through one scar on the wrist of the FL. Like, does he have a photographic or eidetic memory or something? The way he made 2 and 2 together, was really over the top and really unnecessary. I just don’t understand why would the giveaway of her identity will be so easy, considering the initial plot. It’s not like this dude actually had even seen her face, yet, he figured her out just like that with the help of a scar and how she looks “from the back”.

On top of that, the other girl, let’s call her the 2nd FL, was introduced to the FL’s village life with, just forceful writing. Just think about it. The rich chairman used to spy on her housekeepers with hidden cameras to see if they were doing something problematic on the command of her stepdaughter, who obviously had a spy in the house. Okay, understandable. Now, after the chairman died, out of the 3 housekeepers, 2 were removed initially, 1 remained to take care of the house, who supposedly has some kind of psychological issue. Anyway, how she found out about that secret room from where the chairman used to spy on the housekeepers and as a result, found out where the FL was hiding, was full of plot-holes. After his death, his lawyer used to go to the chairman’s office-room, from there with the moving of a pen at the table, the secret door would open and he would go in. I guess his for doing this was to have a safe place to plan things and also spy on the remaining housekeeper, considering the possibility that the chairman's will is somewhere in the house.

Now, first of all, why is that pen so out in the open on the table? Did no housekeeper ever go to that room to clean, and accidentally touch that pen or something, when it’s so out in the open? I mean, such an important room, but the entering method is so out in the open? Like, couldn’t the process of that door opening have been something a bit more intricate and exclusive so that others can’t find it out so easily?

Anyway, let’s give that part the benefit of the doubt. However, if you are a lawyer who is trying to execute an intricate, dangerous and high-stake revenge plot, wouldn’t you be at least careful enough to actually LOCK the door of the office-room before you get into the secret room from there?

I mean, there’s another person beside you in the house. If you get into the office-room and then just disappear, wouldn’t that be suspicious to the other person? If you had locked the office-room to begin with, the other person would not know what you are doing inside and would think you are there. But he didn’t lock the room and just casually went inside the secret room and our 2nd FL just found out about it really casually.

Not to mention, inside the secret room, why did the lawyer had the file of Bu Se Mi (our FL), her new name and her new identity and pictures of where she is supposed to be hiding? Like, you know where she is, you are the one who made the plan and decided where she would live for the next 3 months, you don’t need to keep any copy of those documents, you can simply get rid of them, you should get rid of them, actually. But he just kept those documents lying there. And the 2nd FL just went about finding out her whereabouts so freaking casually. I know that they wanted the 2nd FL to be the friend of the FL, so it was inevitable that she would figure out where FL is living. However, the way the writers went about it is just ridiculously convenient.

The mother also found out about the FL’s whereabout really just quite nonchalantly, and really the point of the story, which is basically a woman hiding in the shadows, was pretty quickly dissipated, and not through intricate plot-magic, but through very convenient plotlines.

Another thing that bothered me is how it just kept going back and forth from one genre to another without any central focus, it just lost its initial identity. Without the foundational tension of the secret cover, the drama struggled to find a solid blend of genres. The middle episodes became a baffling blend of conflicting genres:

• Thriller: Reduced to over-the-top, almost makjang-style villain antics that lacked realism. The stepdaughter who is the villain, just kept doing unreal things. She is a professor, I don’t know how she got that much power to just casually blackmail the other powerful shareholders by kidnapping and beating their children in front of them, as if she is on a different level to that of those other super rich shareholders. Like, this part is super-makjang. Whereas, the lawyer of the late chairman couldn’t fire the 2 spies of the stepdaughter in the chairman's house and eventually had to take them in due to “Labor Laws”. Like talk about intense contrast between makjang and realism in one show.

• Family Drama and Romance: Lacked emotional impact, feeling boring and inconsequential. The ML’s life as a single dad didn’t show much substance and his character just felt like “We just need a ML for the romance plot, and any will do” from the writers’ POV. He didn’t have any real characteristics that really made me go, “Yeah, this is what this drama needs”. Not to mention, the way the ML decided to help out the FL out of nowhere, it all felt very sudden and forced. There was no real chemistry, any amount that was there was forced. The ML’s life as a single dad wasn’t really explored in a way where we could relate to him, like his character lacked any depth, and it really didn’t make any sense as to why he is helping out the FL out of nowhere. This just made his existence quite unnecessary. The writers basically slept on the ML’s character.

• Comedy: Felt forced and jarringly out of place given the initial deadly stakes. Humor can be a strong weapon for intense dramas like this if were used at the right junctures. However, they just kept introducing unnecessary characters and plots for this, and it just didn’t take. Every aspect of the comedy element felt forceful after episode 2.

This lack of focus left the core story muddled and the narrative completely flat. We were no longer on the edge of our seats anticipating what would happen; we were simply waiting for the inevitable end of the episodes. I had trouble feeling any of the initial emotions and tensions that I had felt in the first 2 episodes. The characters were bland and the ML had no noteworthy quality. It just felt like the drama was reborn into something else, something of no real substance.

The biggest casualty of this structural decline was the emotional core. The village life, meant to be a quiet respite or a new field of danger, felt boring and lacked any genuine emotional weight. Furthermore, the handling of the romance was severely mismanaged. Despite being an evident theme, the chemistry between the leads was frustratingly subpar, and the development of their relationship felt unconvincing. The intensity of the first two episodes was replaced by a sense of apathy and boredom; the drama simply stopped making us feel anything. There was no real mystery, anticipation, emotional depth explored in the last 5-6 episodes. There was hardly any character development or anything of real substance. I had hopes from the Female Villain’s character, that what she would do, how she would go about her evil plan. But her character was made to be a makjang-style villain without any legible constriction of realism.

Now, I’ll say that compared to ep 3 to 7, episode 8 was somewhat more “back on track”, considering the assassin was introduced and made his move, which is the gamble they FL and the Chairman took. But, again, the way everything went about really just didn’t do justice to the initial plot and just took the air out of the show’s initial promise.


• Episode 8 to 12 (Filled with convenient plotlines and desperation)

After wasting time and potential in the middle episodes, the last 4, didn't have much to offer, other than desperate attempt to make sense of everything it did wrong in the middle in a short period of time, which resulted in rushed plot and a lot of "Convenient" happenstances. The fact that the Chairman was alive, the fact that they had to go that route, just made it understandable that the writers had no real creativity to explore. The romance, I mean, was there any romance? I didn't feel it. It just felt like, "Man, just have them kiss each other at the end and we are all good on the romance side". There was so real buildup to it, no real charm in their relationship, nothing. No real emotional impact, no real chemistry between the leads.

The Villains actions were over the top. Her being a professor and without any real power in the company, having that much power to do all the things like controlling the media, controlling the prosecution and legal teams, just didn't make any sense in the middle episodes, and it made even less sense at the end. If they wanted to make a generic Makjang, then they should have done that, instead they just opted for all sorts of contradictions and "Anything Goes" method. At some point if felt like super makjang, at another point it felt like "Why isn't anything happening?". The villain's character could have been so much better, yet she was just made out to be someone with a lot of "Plot Armor" for everything just because she had money.

I just couldn't feel anything, other than boredom and the constant fear of seeing another convenient plotline for things to make sense forcefully. This drama just kept missing the beats on all important junctures, and just felt like it had no real understanding what viewers actually like. Overall, a very disappointing and hollow drama.

I could write at length about the issues and problems in these last 4 episodes, but I am at my limit and honestly feel it's not really worth it. I'll just say that if the middle episodes are poor, you will have trouble catching your breath in the later episodes to make sense of everything to the viewers, and the finish will be subpar, maybe even disastrous.


CONCLUSION:


In my initial review, I had written that at the time I was hoping the writers had a predetermined plot for the entirety of the show and not just had decided to keep plastering band-aids to a zig-zagging and pointless storyline and use the infamous model called “We’ll figure things out as we go”. However, I think, that’s exactly what they have done. It all just felt like a hodgepodge of story without any real conviction and any real plan for the middle to the end of the drama. And as I had thought, after wasting the middle episodes, this drama failed to clutch it up with the later episodes, which was very much expected.

Now, is this drama absolutely horrible? No. It has its moments, especially, the acting by JYB as the Female Lead. She is a great actress despite the drama being subpar. She has made the best out of this character with her great acting talent. The cinematography and the overall production quality is really good, the technical skills brought to the table is really solid. However, it has become a run-of-the-mill generic rom-com thriller, which is not what we were promised with the great first 2 episodes. And that’s such a waste considering we have JYB as the main character, I just feel so frustrated about the fact that her talent and great acting was wasted with this flat storyline in the middle. And unfortunately, for the most part, writing and directing is what makes or break a drama.

My suggestion is, if you wanna watch it for JYB and her great acting, go ahead. But otherwise, you can skip it and you won't be missing out anything substantive.

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It could have been great . . seriously

If I'm being honest, the first few eps are good. It holds your interest as you wonder how will this pan out. The exaggerated plot suggested a wild ride. It all feels a little surreal.

We finally take a breather when the FL escapes to the titular kindergarten. The early scenes gave me "Kindergarten Cop" vibe. That would be delicious if they pull it off.

Oh woe is me! I'm actually lost for words to describe the next few episodes. It is a mess. So many plot holes. It is bordering on nonsensical.

For instance, the FL flees to the countryside for anonymity. Yet she was identified by multiple people and hunted down by thugs and assassins in short order. Korea is not a big country but it is not that small either. She might as well stay in Seoul! Instead of going into hiding again, she stays put after a little heart-to-heart from the ML. Really?

Rather than silencing the people who recognised her, she takes them into her home so that they can spy on her in comfort. This includes her horrible mother. Why? It makes no sense. The FL is supposed to be resourceful and clever yet almost everything she did is counterintuitive. Oh! Did I mention she has a loaded gun and a million won just sitting in her suitcase. Really?

On top of that, she would give chase when given the slightest provocation. She'd confront her assailants single handedly time and again. I wish she is amazing at Taekwondo, but she always comes out second best. The ML has to rescue her repeatedly. How convenient.

The ML is a nice guy, handsome but a drip. They have little chemistry. There, I said it! They are the OTP by default.

We must now address the worst aspect of this show. The characters are poorly written. Most have the depth of a puddle. Some are quirky, but just when you think it might get interesting . . it doesn't. This is a recurring theme.

The classic example is the 2CP. The 2ML is supposed to be possessed by the ghost of a general. Sounds like fun, right? It went nowhere. The 2FL is cutesy and a little needy. Maybe she has some hidden agenda? Nope, she is just cutesy and a little needy. Did I mention their love story is inconsequential. Ouch!

There are many subplots and we can see glimmers of possibilities, but they meander for a bit and go no where. Maybe her inexperience is showing.

The antagonist do have their moments. When the female antagonist is in her full psycho mode, she is one scary b*tch! Her brother has two speeds. Angry and REALLY angry. They are not subtle. We are meant to detest them. They feel like caricatures at times.

The housekeeper and chauffeur are a matching set. They are there for comedic relief. Mostly harmless. On the other hand, the in-house lawyer is a gem. He might be a support character, but he stole many scenes.

The chairman is a highlight. He is the ultimate puppet master. There is a big twist concerning him towards the end. It was meant to be the gotcha moment, but all the clues are there if you bother to look. Some of the nonsense finally make sense. I have so many questions, but few answers. I can see they made a stylistic choice, but have to swept a lot of the details under the rug. You really have to switch off your frontal lobe at this point.

Moment to moment, this drama showed us glimpses of what is possible. Yet, viewed as a whole, it is all smoke and mirrors. I was pining for an edgy, noir thriller or maybe a high octane romp, it is neither. So much potential . . . One time watch. Peace.

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