Accident Squad Episode 1

The First Trick

This drama is my first time back to the suspense/mystery/crime drama after a few month hiatus. Coming in with an open mind despite the comments on this drama, I have to say I seem to have a lower overall rating but, less harsh criticism. The intro music was fine but the images you view don't seem cohesive. Not a big deal in a drama but I will admit it had me bracing myself for a drama that lacked cohesiveness. I was right. The very first scene is a paranormal type warning dream sequence featuring her sister and a message about the accident squad. The character doesn't seem to care that much about soon after, even though it frightened her in the moment. Tonally, the drama shifts to a comedic montage that features the squad of "screw ups" she is going to manage.The acting is ok and does not feature any particular breakout performances. The edits aren't too choppy as can be scene in short dramas. The direction seems ok but doesn't establish any interesting shots. The music is fine but doesn't support a consistent tone.I just don't think it is very engaging. 15 mins is very little time to engage the audience with a WHOLE squad and introduce us to a crime AND introduce us to what might be an ongoing secondary plot (the dream). The drama is setup in a way where it can only superficially cover all of these things. The outro was not great. It mimics a good elements of a good song only to fall short of making a good cohesive song. In that respect its like the drama episode. 6/10. Passed the class in that it was an episode but short of average to me.

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