A criminally underrated treasure.
I do understand the low rating for this drama and at the same time I really don't. How can dramas such as "Bloodhounds" that are almost purely entertainment for the sake of it or dumb romcoms and the like reach 8,5/9,5 ratings and this doesn't pass 8 ? This is inconceivable for me. This is much deeper, much more important and impactful than so many shows that are way too praised for what they are, this genuinely makes me a bit angry.
But I also understand. The themes are extremely dark and everything is pretty gloomy and unpretentious. If you prefer light-hearted subjects, or breathtaking cinematography, or extremely tight logic with a masterfully written whodunit, this is not going to satisfy you. This is not what it is.
And yes, the premise is on its own hard to believe. Some suspension of disbelief is needed. However the writing in general is in my opinion gripping even though some tropes aren't really surprising. The pacing is more contemplative than it is active. But unless you're an action junkie or very impatient or you simply don't care about these characters at all, it's short enough to finish it pretty quickly without getting bored.
Another common complaint about this drama I don't get is trying to level it to The Bad Kids. This is a complete loss of time. This has nothing to do with The Bad Kids and as much as I love that drama, I don't see the point in comparing the two. Of course on a technical level The Bad Kids is probably superior. Does it mean it's necessarily better ? It does not.
This show is so powerful on so many levels and doesn't need to be ashamed of its identity. I will not say much because I don't want to spoil anything. But it deals with heavy and real topics, shows us a glimpse of a very broken humanity and what it can do, sometimes, supposedly, out of love, and is overall extremely sad. Basically every time you learn something new this becomes more and more tragic.
Yet there is hope in the same broken love that some of these characters show for each other. Imperfect, sometimes messed up love, it still is basically the core of everything. It is heartbreaking. It's also very human.
The acting is spectacular from most of the cast, the relationships between these characters are fascinating and complicated and the OST is an absolute gem - these three songs are among the most beautiful I've heard in my life and they really suit this show. One of them is sung by the two MLs' actors and becomes the ending song for the second half or so of the drama. It's such a sweet and soothing song, well needed after the emotions this story can make you feel.
Please give this drama a chance and don't drop after 2 episodes.
But I also understand. The themes are extremely dark and everything is pretty gloomy and unpretentious. If you prefer light-hearted subjects, or breathtaking cinematography, or extremely tight logic with a masterfully written whodunit, this is not going to satisfy you. This is not what it is.
And yes, the premise is on its own hard to believe. Some suspension of disbelief is needed. However the writing in general is in my opinion gripping even though some tropes aren't really surprising. The pacing is more contemplative than it is active. But unless you're an action junkie or very impatient or you simply don't care about these characters at all, it's short enough to finish it pretty quickly without getting bored.
Another common complaint about this drama I don't get is trying to level it to The Bad Kids. This is a complete loss of time. This has nothing to do with The Bad Kids and as much as I love that drama, I don't see the point in comparing the two. Of course on a technical level The Bad Kids is probably superior. Does it mean it's necessarily better ? It does not.
This show is so powerful on so many levels and doesn't need to be ashamed of its identity. I will not say much because I don't want to spoil anything. But it deals with heavy and real topics, shows us a glimpse of a very broken humanity and what it can do, sometimes, supposedly, out of love, and is overall extremely sad. Basically every time you learn something new this becomes more and more tragic.
Yet there is hope in the same broken love that some of these characters show for each other. Imperfect, sometimes messed up love, it still is basically the core of everything. It is heartbreaking. It's also very human.
The acting is spectacular from most of the cast, the relationships between these characters are fascinating and complicated and the OST is an absolute gem - these three songs are among the most beautiful I've heard in my life and they really suit this show. One of them is sung by the two MLs' actors and becomes the ending song for the second half or so of the drama. It's such a sweet and soothing song, well needed after the emotions this story can make you feel.
Please give this drama a chance and don't drop after 2 episodes.
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