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Nah I wouldnt throw all western productions into the same mix. What most thriller lovers like is a mixture of nordic noir (which is a genre Skandinavien countries are super well known for). OCN implemented that previously into their dramas, when it still did thriller dramas.
What is produced by TvN, and often in cooperation with Netflix, and also probably what you hint at, is a mixture of light thriller + humour that is more something found with US thrillers and loses any of the nordic noir themes. Which, I for one, find darn annoying. Absolutely agreed with you.
MBC, where Black Out is produced, manages occacionally to mix both a bit. So this feels more like the old thrillers. But welp....it hardly ever releases any thriller....
Also, Black Out is based on a German book ;) So the story is not without western influence either.

honestly good movie. 8,5/10

I really did not enjoy this at all. It was absolutely ridiculous.
Nothing made any sense here, and I get that maybe people liked it for the humour but then make the movie into a parody. This was just very strange
5/10

this was actually really really good!
Was it logical? Not really but the story itself worked. It is a dystopian, darkish but at the same time sweet story about a women that finally managed to move on from a tragedy with the help of a little girl.
really not bad 8,5/10

I love the series
but every person is different and thus you should never base your opinion on reviews ;) You might end up overlooking some dramas that are right what you'd enjoy just because of it
actually take that to heart in all aspects of life

lol true sometimes he reminds me of his Penthouse role too, same with Han Ji. She had a scene in ep 5 where it really felt like seeing Seok Kyung again.
You should watch the "cooking cast" video on Amazon Prime's YT channel. Kim Young still calls Han Ji his twin sister XD

kinda disagree. I absolutely love this drama but I do think that previously korean dramaland produced overall better stories.
Of course that does NOT mean that there are still not good productions nowadays, but overall there is a decline.
Still this one? Absolutely golden drama. Same with eg. Mr. Queen. These are gems that will never be forgotten.

the actress is really doing an amazing job. She plays such a variety of characters in each drama, and you always buy it. Like that shows how much talent she has! Definitely someone to look out for

I actually really appreciated that scene. Coz there is a lot of work harassment going on, and holy heck for once someone standing up to you and people actually taking it serious? It really is an appreciated scene.
I like how they make awareness but doing it in a way to just hint at things without trying to lecture anyone.
Really the drama does a lot super well.

lol what?

honestly I liked this more than Squid Game. The games are quite unique and interesting, definitely memorable.
9,5/10

this was really a good series. Cliche but strong messages. 9/10

such a bizarre movie. Honestly the theme could be made into a Black Mirror episode. It was quite odd. 7/10

I don't truly think it has anything to do with writers and more with money and financing.
Same thing why streaming Platforms sometimes decide to cut a series in the middle and make 2 seasons out of it => making people have to buy another 6 months of subscription.
There is rarely any decision taken without more logistic aspects to it ;)

even if she is official part of the religion, it does not mean she is religious or believing in it ;)

looks normal to me but I mean....he did have nasopharyngeal cancer so it would not surprise me if treatment and possible surgery had an impact. But truly, for me he looks like he always did.

tbh I was only aware of OCN dramas, not the other studios. I will have to pay closer attention now. Thank you for pointing it out!
Yes you caught it very well. Noir stories, kinda similar to the Skandi/nordic noir types, these are not market sellers with the teens to early/mid 20ties kids. And thus we continue to starve for good quality...

I mean it is a thriller/Crime drama. Triggering aspects are bound to happen. You may want to look for a different genre ;)

Victims' Game

it does. there is a story of revenge and what it takes for someone to step away from their morals. It is a very good drama that will hook people if they are into crime/thrillers. If that is not your genre, then you are definitely not the best candidate for it ;)