While I agree with the top two reviews, I still found this drama worth watching at least one time because the teacher's struggle is real. But they could have developed her narrative more deeply. Same issue with the ml. His story seemed half baked. Everything was in a rush. Too much focus was put on the side characters. But they never make them interesting enough. Their scenes feel like filler. The scene where the teacher puts her life in danger to find the gift ml gave her is stupid. The teacher has a sensitive personality okay but why make her look childish.
After watching season 2, I feel the last episodes set the tone of this season which is the depiction of unbreakable bond of friendship between Si Eun, Baku and the rest of the guys. It's really special and to me seems only exist in fiction cause in real life friends like that are rare. In the comments and also the top two reviews, some people are not satisfied with season 2 as they're comparing it with season 1 and comic. I watched this season with fresh mind without thinking about the comic and previous season and enjoyed it. The show could add more depth to the storyline by making the characters and their motives more nuanced yet it still delivered. Watching shows like this gets me thinking why bullies enjoy hurting people? Is it for the false sense of control or power? Or to release pent up frustration? From experience I know that most of the time bullies get away with their actions and are hardly held accountable before the victims specially in societies where law is non existent. The ending warms my heart and gives hope that, even if rare, true friendship and trust still exist.
This show would have been great if they continued with the narrative shown in the first two episodes. The whole meeting again in the company, making up lies, then dragging out the lies and how the truth was revealed felt unrealistic and almost cartoon ish. After 10 episodes I have lost the interest to continue. I'll watch the rest of the show just for the sake of finishing it not for the plot...
Finished the show. It was gripping, epic and dark. Very dark. The bullying flashbacks and the gore scenes gave…
The animation is a toned down version of the drama, I must say. The show has more horror and mystery vibes. They changed the character of Jung Jongsuk entirely in the show.
Finished the show. It was gripping, epic and dark. Very dark. The bullying flashbacks and the gore scenes gave me huge headache. I was already in a depressive mood when I started the show. Now after completing it, feels like my head is going to kill me. Especially after this tragic ending to the already extremely tragic events. One thing, I sometimes didn't understand the character of the female cop. Her character seemed useless. Didn't add any depth to the show from start to finish. Even side characters did a better job. But it's not the actors fault. It is the character which was poorly written. If I ignore her, the show depicted the reality of bullying in a raw way. It didn't hide anything, didn't try to wash down the horrors that stem from it. The title of the series is ominous and stays true to the story. The opening theme is intense. One of its kind. I like it. Talking about the episodes, first episode starts strong. It is a hit or miss depending on individual tastes. It sets the tone of the drama. The suspense keeps building in the coming episodes. All that built-up tension eases as the show nears climax. In the last two episodes, I was only hoping for the pain to end but not the way it did. Not this way. But could the protagonists be saved? Both of them were mentally unstable. I think in that moment when they were hanging from the terrace of the roof, to them it was the only way to end the misery. I hate this. It is infuriating and sad that no matter how much time passes, some victims never recover from the trauma. That's how severe and deep the scars of bullying go. Credit goes to the actors and the team. They did an amazing job at giving life to this story. Now I am going to watch the animated movie.
I don't understand why they have to go and mess up the ending like that. Why did they have to drag the love triangle until the end and even inside the chapel? What exactly is the meaning behind the role of Cha Seokjin? Was he just there as part of a love triangle and nothing else? I really feel bad for his character. He should've gotten something at the end too. Like a wife, maybe. He was not a villain after all. Just my thoughts. Moreover, one of the comments down here mentioned misogyny in the show and I agree with that. I also find the storyline lacking at some points and the characters not fleshed out. For example, the character of Choi Yoosun, CEO of Rex, is absurd. I can't understand if she's a villain or neutral. I don't like the ML. He's not a good guy, just a playboy. But he still gets to be with the FL? Doesn't make sense to me.
After watching the trailer, I just wanna say that Park Jihoon does a great job at being Gray Sieun👍. He protrays his character beautifully✨. The boys at Sieun's new school have no idea how much trauma he carries. He just wants a peaceful life but he won't gon have it😭. These bullies are going to witness what a real weak hero is💪. I am so excited I can't wait✌️.
This show has insane amount of twists. Feels like I'm watching several shows in one. I want to give this an 8/10 rating because of delving into the stigma around mental health problems. But I can't since the story line is such a mess. So hard to finish the show. I have finally finished it after putting it on hold for one or two years probably.
P.S Good luck with your exam!
Moreover, one of the comments down here mentioned misogyny in the show and I agree with that. I also find the storyline lacking at some points and the characters not fleshed out. For example, the character of Choi Yoosun, CEO of Rex, is absurd. I can't understand if she's a villain or neutral. I don't like the ML. He's not a good guy, just a playboy. But he still gets to be with the FL? Doesn't make sense to me.