It’s good—really scary atmosphere and some great jump scares. The ending could’ve been executed better; that really messed up the impact. If you’re wondering whether to watch it, definitely give it a shot. It’s engaging and never boring.
Very disappointed first episode ngl, screenplay so flat... Music is good but the dialogues are not working, towards the end i got a little more engaged.
Is the synopsis confusing, or am I missing something? It says Ye Tingyan is none other than the Crown Prince, who believes she betrayed him. That means Zhang Linghe is playing the Crown Prince, Song Ling, right? Then why is Wang Hongyi credited as Song Ling in the casting? I genuinely don’t get it. One thing I think may happen is that his face completely changes, which is ridiculously convenient
After watching episode 12, I think I'm going to drop it. It's just boring. I watched 12 episodes, but it didn't offer anything particularly great to keep me going. Episode 12 did generate a little interest, but overall I think it's just an average series without much purpose. I don't think I need to continue with it. For me, it's a 5/10.
The first two episodes are a solid start, but they don't come close to matching the opening of Season 1. It's engaging and clearly taking the slow-burn approach, so I don't have any major complaints about the pacing yet. I just expected a stronger hook. The production value has gone up noticeably. The action choreography is top-notch, the editing is sharp, and the direction is good. My biggest issue is the screenplay. The way one scene flows into the next doesn't always feel as tight or purposeful, which makes the central story lose some momentum. It needs to be more focused on its core narrative and characters. That said, it's only been two episodes, so there's still plenty of time for it to peak. I'm definitely looking forward to the rest of the season and hope it delivers on the promise of Season 1.
Everything is not everyone's cup of tea and that's okay, if you want to continue then go ahead, if not then you…
I don't think it's because the drama isn't for me. I knew the genre, setting, and theme before it aired, that's exactly why I was excited. My problem is with the execution. Too many plot holes, weak direction, and unconvincing character writing make it hard for the story to build momentum or deliver satisfying emotional payoffs. That's why it isn't generating the kind of impact I was expecting.
Everything is not everyone's cup of tea and that's okay, if you want to continue then go ahead, if not then you…
I know not every drama is for everyone. That's exactly why I'm sharing my POV. If you think I'm wrong, tell me why. I'd much rather discuss the drama than be told to watch something else
I don't know about everyone else, but I'm definitely one of the people who waited almost a year for Overdo. My expectations were through the roof. The cast, the Republican-era setting, the leaked stills, the costumes, the synopsis—everything made it feel like this was going to be a landmark C-drama. I was so invested that when it finally premiered, I was glued to the screen. Even after finishing 17 episodes, I couldn't bring myself to write anything because I kept hoping the next episode would give me that feeling I'd been waiting for. Unfortunately, it never did.
Don't get me wrong, Overdo isn't a very bad drama. But it's nowhere near the level I expected.
My biggest issue is the direction. It feels surprisingly weak. The dialogue doesn't leave much of an impact, the action choreography lacks intensity, there are too many plot holes, and the story feels like it's moving in circles instead of building momentum. The pacing isn't necessarily slow, but it rarely feels like it's progressing. Visually, it's stunning. The cinematography, costumes, and overall aesthetic are beautiful. But for me, the soul is missing.
Zhang Linghe also deserved much better writing. The drama wants him to come across as this intimidating, charismatic figure, but the script doesn't support it. His dialogue and character moments just aren't strong enough. One of the few scenes that really worked for me was his confrontation with Old huo in Episode 7. That was the kind of intensity I wanted throughout the drama.
The relationship writing is another weak point. They keep pushing the leads apart and bringing them back together, but the emotional payoff never feels earned. Instead of making me more invested, it left me wondering where the story was actually going. At times, it even feels like the drama is trying to recreate moments from other shows but it never lands with the same impact because the character writing isn't strong enough to sell it.
Maybe my expectations were simply too high, and that's on me. But when a drama builds this much anticipation, "good" or "average" just isn't enough. I wanted something unforgettable, and after 17 episodes, I'm mostly left feeling disappointed.
I'd genuinely love to hear what everyone else thinks. Maybe you saw something I didn't.
It's good overall, but the ending feels a bit too passive. I don't think it's a particularly strong closer, so I'd rate it 7/10.
The production value has gone up noticeably. The action choreography is top-notch, the editing is sharp, and the direction is good. My biggest issue is the screenplay. The way one scene flows into the next doesn't always feel as tight or purposeful, which makes the central story lose some momentum. It needs to be more focused on its core narrative and characters.
That said, it's only been two episodes, so there's still plenty of time for it to peak. I'm definitely looking forward to the rest of the season and hope it delivers on the promise of Season 1.
I was so invested that when it finally premiered, I was glued to the screen. Even after finishing 17 episodes, I couldn't bring myself to write anything because I kept hoping the next episode would give me that feeling I'd been waiting for. Unfortunately, it never did.
Don't get me wrong, Overdo isn't a very bad drama. But it's nowhere near the level I expected.
My biggest issue is the direction. It feels surprisingly weak. The dialogue doesn't leave much of an impact, the action choreography lacks intensity, there are too many plot holes, and the story feels like it's moving in circles instead of building momentum. The pacing isn't necessarily slow, but it rarely feels like it's progressing.
Visually, it's stunning. The cinematography, costumes, and overall aesthetic are beautiful. But for me, the soul is missing.
Zhang Linghe also deserved much better writing. The drama wants him to come across as this intimidating, charismatic figure, but the script doesn't support it. His dialogue and character moments just aren't strong enough. One of the few scenes that really worked for me was his confrontation with Old huo in Episode 7. That was the kind of intensity I wanted throughout the drama.
The relationship writing is another weak point. They keep pushing the leads apart and bringing them back together, but the emotional payoff never feels earned. Instead of making me more invested, it left me wondering where the story was actually going.
At times, it even feels like the drama is trying to recreate moments from other shows but it never lands with the same impact because the character writing isn't strong enough to sell it.
Maybe my expectations were simply too high, and that's on me. But when a drama builds this much anticipation, "good" or "average" just isn't enough. I wanted something unforgettable, and after 17 episodes, I'm mostly left feeling disappointed.
I'd genuinely love to hear what everyone else thinks. Maybe you saw something I didn't.