Episodes 8 & 9: Endless talk, man… show some good sequences. This much talking really killed my mood—that’s not what I expected. Yeah, philosophical depth is fine, but after a high moment you need to move to the next scene, not drag it on. Honestly, I didn’t feel any kind of thrill in these two episodes.
Repetitive submarine shots in the same area became irritating, and some dialogues & scenes felt cliché. It started grand, raising hopes for a banger in the final episodes, but ended in disappointment. For an action thriller, it dragged with too much talk instead of fast-paced narrative.
The drama tried to build real high stakes—even showed glimpses of it—but the execution never made you feel those stakes. I kind of always knew how it was going to end, so it felt predictable to an extent.
I liked it till episode 7 somwhow and stick to it cauz of the cast and director, but the last two disappointed me. Tempest is the weakest work by Kim Hee Won in terms of storytelling, though she still excels in technical aspects. That's it for now, I'll talk in more depth little later.
After watching Episode 2: Did I have too much expectation? Don’t know tbh, but this is really disappointing. Half-baked plot, can’t really feel the seriousness or thriller. Narrative is too slow, cinematography is good but editor, you really need to work on your skills, man… The transitions between scenes are taking too much time—showing the views and surroundings this much is not gonna help build the story here. You should really edit them out, man. The silence between dialogues is killing the mood and making it slow as hell. Same supporting character arcs which don’t have much to offer. And about the male lead—yes, he has less screen time, actually very little, but even in that I find he’s a weak casting. He really comes off immature as an actor—his performance feels more like reading the lines than living them. I feel he needs to work a lot on his craft and deliver his dialogues more naturally. Even the OST doesn’t have much of an impact; it just passes by without leaving any feel. Honestly, I’m watching only because of Jeon Yeo Been, ’cause without her there’s nothing to look forward to. Btw, if many get it or not, I don’t know, but looking at the chairman’s death scene build-up and direction, I could say he has not died—yes, let’s see if my instinct is right or not.
After watching Episode 4: This drama excels in many aspects—the cinematography, music, setting, and overall…
Episode 5—WOW WOW WOW! My bad, Yang Hee Seung, for bashing Episode 4 but that ep deserved bashing tbh. THIS is what we’ve been craving: pure perfection in writing and directing.my rating increase by 0.5,can’t wait for ep 6..
It hit me right in the core—I can’t describe this indescribable feeling. When I’m down, I keep thinking about it, and the visuals play in my mind, slowing me as I absorb every emotion, like solving a math problem with formulas flowing automatically. The process feels almost automatic, like a synonym of thought itself.
Really? Okay, if you don’t mind, can you explain what you enjoyed the most in S2 that exceeded S1 and S3?
For me, it’s behind the rest of the two because of its slow pacing and not-so-exciting games. The games lacked the shock factor or clever rules that make you think while playing. The final two games didn’t give me chills. Yes, the queen’s mind-controlling, hypnotism game was superb, but the rest didn’t actively participate in that game yet still qualified. The game planning didn’t feel well-nurtured, and the remaining players were heavily injured, but no one died despite excessive blood loss. Even though the game lasted for hours, Tatta died under similar circumstances, so it didn’t feel well-polished writing-wise.
Alice in Borderland Season 3 is the best final season from all the multi season series i have watched, with the perfect ending one could ever dream of. Sato Shinsuke & Kuramitsu Yasuko & netflix cooked hard—pure brilliance, really went goated mode, delivering edgy, fast-paced episodes and top-tier quality in every aspect. I loved the electric circulating chair game, the arrow-killing problem-solving game, Arisu’s semi-finale and the final dice game—superbly executed, performed, and edited with solid sound mixing.
The train game I didn’t vibe with, tbh. My main complaint is that the connections between the characters weren’t developed enough—I missed the rest of the surviving players from Season 2. If they were included, it would’ve been solid. Also, the last episode felt dragged toward the end. If those parts had been done right, I could’ve called it a masterpiece. Just falls slightly short for me, but still brilliant.
Alice in Borderland Season 3 is the best final season from all the multi season series i have watched, with the perfect ending one could ever dream of. Sato Shinsuke & Kuramitsu Yasuko & netflix cooked hard—pure brilliance, really went goated mode, delivering edgy, fast-paced episodes and top-tier quality in every aspect. I loved the chair game, the first arrow-killing problem-solving game, Arisu’s semi-finale and the final dice game—superbly executed, performed, and edited with solid sound mixing.
The train game I didn’t vibe with, tbh. My main complaint is that the connections between the characters weren’t developed enough—I missed the rest of the surviving players from Season 2. If they were included, it would’ve been solid. Also, the last episode felt dragged toward the end. If those parts had been done right, I could’ve called it a masterpiece. Just falls slightly short for me, but still brilliant.
After watching Episode 4: This drama excels in many aspects—the cinematography, music, setting, and overall production bring the era to life with remarkable authenticity. Because of that, I had hoped it would avoid falling into familiar clichés, particularly the love triangle trope. The premise and character placement seemed to promise a broader, richer narrative, but the story appears to be moving firmly in that direction, which feels insufficient to sustain such a significant portion of the screenplay.
That said, it remains a well-crafted and immersive drama, though not quite reaching its full potential. The weakest link is Heo Nam-jun, whose performance lacks the very charm a male lead should have—the kind that overpowers the supporting cast and anchors the story. If it’s unclear what I mean, take Jeong Hyeon, played by Kim Jung Hyun: he may appear for barely two minutes in an episode, yet his screen presence alone pulls you in and makes you want to know more. That’s the magnetic quality Heo Nam-jun is missing, which leaves his character feeling flat and directionless. My rating will go little down. Btw, overall direction is good.
Mind-blowing the way Episodes 4 and 5 went by. The cinematography—take a bow. Editor & music director, you deserve a raise and a big paycheck. Director, it looks like this is going to be a full meal. Screenwriter, just don’t disappoint me—take it to the next level. Don’t just stop the war; let it start, because the whole point and moral is to eventually stop it so it needs different treatment like any other, take it the new high.. I can’t wait to see where it’s going... Kang Dong-won, you’re a goated actor—tempest proves why you’re No. 1 in your game & don't do dramas. And Jun Ji-hyun, you’re such a strong, powerful performer ,brilliant. The combination is exceptional and tempting to the fullest.
I don’t use this word often, but it would be a crime not to say it—Twelve Letters is a MASTERPIECE. I’ve watched hundreds of dramas and movies, yet never have I cried so deeply in a single episode. So much sorrow poured out that I’m left with a fever and cold. I don’t want to analyze or explain—it’s enough to hold these emotions close, to carry their weight within me forever. To all the cast and crew who brought this story to life, I bow down to you all. Thank you.
Watched the first two episodes, now heading into the third. Honestly, I’m not really liking the plot so far—the…
Okay, this is what I was talking about—the thrill of it! This is how you make an episode. Episode three is brilliant and delivers everything I had been complaining about earlier. Dong-won’s performance is outstanding—such a fine actor, bringing real depth and complexity to his character. Jun Ji-hyun is superb too, portraying an intense and powerful role with absolute grace.
I’m absolutely loving the sound composition—the orchestral score was top-notch. I enjoyed the third episode thoroughly, and I’m hoping the momentum continues with more fast-paced thrills: car chases, foreign travel, kidnappings, espionage from the North Korean angle, intimate and intense conversations between the leads, unexpected twists and turns—those edge-of-the-seat surprises are exactly what I’m looking forward to!
Repetitive submarine shots in the same area became irritating, and some dialogues & scenes felt cliché. It started grand, raising hopes for a banger in the final episodes, but ended in disappointment. For an action thriller, it dragged with too much talk instead of fast-paced narrative.
The drama tried to build real high stakes—even showed glimpses of it—but the execution never made you feel those stakes. I kind of always knew how it was going to end, so it felt predictable to an extent.
I liked it till episode 7 somwhow and stick to it cauz of the cast and director, but the last two disappointed me. Tempest is the weakest work by Kim Hee Won in terms of storytelling, though she still excels in technical aspects. That's it for now, I'll talk in more depth little later.
For me, it’s behind the rest of the two because of its slow pacing and not-so-exciting games. The games lacked the shock factor or clever rules that make you think while playing. The final two games didn’t give me chills. Yes, the queen’s mind-controlling, hypnotism game was superb, but the rest didn’t actively participate in that game yet still qualified. The game planning didn’t feel well-nurtured, and the remaining players were heavily injured, but no one died despite excessive blood loss. Even though the game lasted for hours, Tatta died under similar circumstances, so it didn’t feel well-polished writing-wise.
The train game I didn’t vibe with, tbh. My main complaint is that the connections between the characters weren’t developed enough—I missed the rest of the surviving players from Season 2. If they were included, it would’ve been solid. Also, the last episode felt dragged toward the end. If those parts had been done right, I could’ve called it a masterpiece. Just falls slightly short for me, but still brilliant.
My rating: Season 3 ≈ Season 1 > Season 2.
The train game I didn’t vibe with, tbh. My main complaint is that the connections between the characters weren’t developed enough—I missed the rest of the surviving players from Season 2. If they were included, it would’ve been solid. Also, the last episode felt dragged toward the end. If those parts had been done right, I could’ve called it a masterpiece. Just falls slightly short for me, but still brilliant.
My rating: Season 3 ≈ Season 1 >> Season 2.
That said, it remains a well-crafted and immersive drama, though not quite reaching its full potential. The weakest link is Heo Nam-jun, whose performance lacks the very charm a male lead should have—the kind that overpowers the supporting cast and anchors the story. If it’s unclear what I mean, take Jeong Hyeon, played by Kim Jung Hyun: he may appear for barely two minutes in an episode, yet his screen presence alone pulls you in and makes you want to know more. That’s the magnetic quality Heo Nam-jun is missing, which leaves his character feeling flat and directionless. My rating will go little down.
Btw, overall direction is good.
I’ve watched hundreds of dramas and movies, yet never have I cried so deeply in a single episode. So much sorrow poured out that I’m left with a fever and cold.
I don’t want to analyze or explain—it’s enough to hold these emotions close, to carry their weight within me forever.
To all the cast and crew who brought this story to life, I bow down to you all. Thank you.
I’m absolutely loving the sound composition—the orchestral score was top-notch. I enjoyed the third episode thoroughly, and I’m hoping the momentum continues with more fast-paced thrills: car chases, foreign travel, kidnappings, espionage from the North Korean angle, intimate and intense conversations between the leads, unexpected twists and turns—those edge-of-the-seat surprises are exactly what I’m looking forward to!