The baby winning the game and everyone else dying was most fitting and justified ending for the show because except for the baby, everyone was there out of greed and had blood on their hands whether willingly or unwillingly. So the newborn winning the game was the most appropriate conclusion they could have given to the entire Squid Game series
I liked S3 of Squid Game more than S1 & 2. I think it concluded well, not necessarily with the good guys winning, bad guy getting punished but in a way that fits the concept of Squid Game & its more realistic. I liked this season primarily because of its emotional depth which i didnt find much of in S1 and 2. The twist about Jun Hee's baby was really good and added an unexpected emotional layer. At the end, they also hinted at Squid Game: America, so the show will continue in a different country with new players and a new frontman.
sorry but this is stupid question. IT IS sexual harassment.1. HE FORCED ONTO HER.2. he didn't even "ASK FOR CONSENT",…
If we go by that definition, then half of the dramas out there would be considered cases of sexual harassment because in most of them, the leads initiate a kiss without asking for permission, assuming the other person is also interested. No one explicitly asks, Can i kiss you?? The kiss usually happens when one person feels that the other person likes them back.
In this drama, the guy was definitely a douchebag for cheating on his wife. But he thought mirae was interested in him, she was giving him coffee, they were helping each other, and sharing moments. So, from his perspective, he believed she liked him too and acted on that assumption.
Now, the real question is, what did he do when mirae was startled and rejected the kiss?? He immediately backed off, clearly apologized multiple times and even told her to hit him if she wanted. In the end, both of them agreed to forget the incident and move on.
So i dont think it was SA and if we follow your definition strictly, then almost every drama would contain sexual assault, because no one asks for permission before kissing especially before they start dating. They kiss first and then the relationship begins.
I do not want to stir problem but is the case of Mirae can really be considered sexual harassment ? Because I…
Even im not sure if that counts as sexual harassment or not. All along, it genuinely seemed like mirae was interested in him, from his point of view. They were exchanging gifts, she was giving him coffee, etc. so its understandable that he might have thought she liked him too.
So he initiated a kiss, she rejected it, and then he apologized. Both of them agreed to forget the incident. Thats why im not sure if this situation can really be called sexual harassment especially when the person who made the move backed off immediately after realizing they misunderstood the other person’s intentions.
However, what happened after that was clearly his fault. He tried to shift the blame onto Mirae for giving him coffee and then started saying things like, Oh im married, so please keep your distance. That was seriously low of him, considering he was the one who initiated the kiss in the first place.
You also cant ignore the fact that he was married and possibly already emotionally or even physically cheating on his wife.
Still, calling it sexual harassment feels a bit too much especially when he clearly stopped once Mirae rejected his advances.
If you just change the bgms in those scenes and watch them out of context (his and mirae's scenes only) without the full story, it would actually look like mirae was interested in him too and that they were in the early stages of developing feelings. Then the guy leans in to kiss her and she rejects him.
I still have mixed feelings about this drama. At times, it gives me goosebumps with certain scenes, but then there are moments that feel incredibly stupid and ott.
I really dislike how much they have made the ML simp for the FL and how ridiculously he behaves in every scene just for the sake of comedy, which doesnt work at all. I also hate how he challenges the villain in every single episode whenever he gets a chance. He goes in all energized, trying to act cool like some angry young man and then his loved ones end up paying the price, just like when the villain killed the ahjumma to provoke him. He acts like catching the villain is child’s play, gets unnecessarily overconfident but never actually behaves smartly. He doesnt realize how powerful the villain truly is and keeps provoking him instead of acting cleverly.
That said, i do like his bond with the ahjumma and her son. Their scenes together are genuinely heartwarming.
Their team also has some cool moments but whenever they attempt comedy, it instantly becomes cringe worthy. That Squid Game ahjussi guy who plays the ML’s mentor is especially annoying.
So far at least the FL and even the SML havent annoyed me but the love triangle definitely feels unnecessary.
As for the villain, i have genuinely liked Oh Jungse in most of his previous roles, from When the Camellia Blooms to IOTNBO, Jirisan and the recent Mr. Plankton. But here, i didnt like him in the villain role at all. He just doesnt come across as a convincing or strong antagonist. While many might have enjoyed his performance, I personally felt he wasnt suitable. Even the way they are portraying the villain feels way too ott. The fact that he easily beats every powerful character, including the city mayor, comes off as childish and unrealistic. Honestly he didnt even seem like that intimidating a villain.
I really liked E1 of this drama. It carried a strong melancholic and melodramatic tone throughout which i enjoyed. It reminded me a bit of Our Unwritten Seoul, though that had a slightly more vibrant feel alongside the emotional depth. In contrast, this pilot episode of Our Movie leaned fully into its somber, one note melancholic mood.
Overall it had good start and im hoping the upcoming episodes will grow even more on me.
This is another school bullying revenge drama from south korea but it was well executed with strong emotions and good action. The main characters had meaningful backstories, especially Kim Ui Gyeom whose psychological trauma was shown in a creative and impactful way. The action scenes were intense and the story kept me engaged throughout. The ending hints at a S2 and im looking forward to it.
This drama has an interesting concept and storyline and the cast is decent as well. However, the editing is extremely choppy with scenes placed so randomly that there is no proper buildup or narrative flow. The execution feels messy and disjointed.
There is probably around the world released like 1000 new tv series everday, how about searching for something…
Oh dear, if defending bland characters and cliche writing gives your life purpose, i wont take that away from you. But dont mistake a well thought out critique for a personal attack on your comfort show.
You say 1000 shows release daily, great, then maybe you should pick one that doesnt require you to write essays defending cartoonish writing choices. And lets not even talk about your medication comment, imagine thinking thats a flex instead of just tasteless and tired.
But hey, thanks for proving my point: the show is not the only one suffering from bad character development.
This show is just so fcking irritating and full of overused cliches.
In the previous two episodes, it was the ex who annoyed me the most but now, in this episode, both the ML and FL have pissed me off so much that the ex doesnt even feel annoying anymore. Thats how bad its gotten. Uff.
First of all, why does the FL care so much about what happens to Le Murir?? Her ex is selling the place, so what?? They literally threw her out of that restaurant, treated her like trash and yet she still wants to act like some self righteous savior, poking her nose into things that are no longer her concern. The audacity of this martyr complex is unbelievable.
And then there is the random concern for the old head chef. There was no emotional connection shown between them, no meaningful scenes in the past yet suddenly, we are expected to believe she cares deeply and wants to cook something for him?? Just to prove she is a culinary genius, she whips up one dish and shocker, its the only dish the head chef enjoys. How predictable and painfully cliche can you get??
This whole self righteous track is straight out of an indian daily soap. The FL is sticking her nose into Le Murir’s problems like its her duty to fix everything, even though no one asked her to. The employees are in debt and the ex made a decision for them, yet she is acting like she’s the only one with a moral compass. Is she going to pay off everyone’s debts now?? Whats the point of this arc, seriously??
And dont even get me started on the ML. He is the definition of a simp with no spine or personality. He tries to come off as sharp and strategic but all he does is make dumb decisions. Canceling Le Murir’s deal with Hansan just to impress the FL?? What even is that logic?? Its so forced and hollow. Oh god, he got no personality and zero character development.
E1 was quite average. Instead of feeling like a premiere, it felt more like E4 or 5. There was no proper setup or introduction, just a nonstop rush of scenes with little to no context as if the director expected viewers to already know everything. This kind of pacing only works after a few episodes of proper buildup. The entire 90 mins felt largely pointless, aside from the final fight sequence, where all the main characters were fighting on different fronts. That action scene was well executed and gave the drama a glimmer of promise but honestly, about 90% of the episode felt mediocre.
What made it worse was the unnecessary 90 min runtime. For a 16 episode drama, that length is excessive, especially when the content doesnt justify it. I might understand such a runtime in a 12 episode series but here, it just felt like filler stretched out for no reason, making the episode feel even more burdensome to watch.
Ok i get it his mother's voice resembles to her late mother's voice but why tf she is so obsessed meeting her to the point she is even ready to become his fake girlfriend?? This is so ridiculous.
Otherwise i find the drama pretty good but the whole reasoning behind ML-FL getting together is just so absurd.
In the last episode, i really liked Pyo Nam Gyeong’s scene when one of her patients passed away. She was grieving their death but at the same time, an emergency case came in. She had to rush to the delivery room, where a new life was born in her hands. That scene was a powerful symbol of how life and death coexist and constantly intersect.
In the drama, i also liked how most of the senior doctors were so understanding. Many of them were genuinely focused on training the residents and preparing them to become the next generation of successful doctors. There are plenty of doctors who get jealous when their mentees improve and progress, seeing them as future competitors. But here, i really liked how the senior doctors patiently guided the residents and taught them the ropes of being a good doctor.
My personal favorite senior doctor was Sabi’s mentor. He helped her many times and was always understanding, caring and kind. I saw a glimpse of Uhm Jaeil’s future in him.
Lastly i wouldnt mind a S2, either with the same characters or new ones. They could expand the Hospital Playlist universe (like Reply Series) with more seasons or spinoffs featuring new casts and different departments.
? I focused on the plot instead of the makeup that I can barely see due to the dim light.
The plot was so generic that i couldnt even focus on it but the makeup was so ugly it kept grabbing my attention even with the dim lighting. So yeah....
A typical chinese historical drama based on the theme of revenge, where the protagonist loses his family to enemies and later returns to seek vengeance. E1 was quite basic but it shows promise for the future.
What i disliked in E1 was the makeup. What was with that hideous makeup, especially the mother of the ML?? Her foundation was really poorly done, it looked quite ugly. The other characters didnt have good makeup either. Even the wounded face of the little boy and the injuries on the young ML's back looked very fake.
Dayum, you can try and give a run for scriptwriting lol
My frustration over the stepmother treating FL like a doormat activated my creative mind lol. My plot may not be perfect but i want a sageuk along similar lines. Real scriptwriters could turn this concept into a historical drama with intricate details and make it a compelling sageuk centered around an anti heroine.
Dude are we even watching the same drama, as far as I remember, FL never initiated or wanted to kiss ML, in ep…
I have only watched up to E5, but i wasnt talking about that episode. From spoilers, i learned that they kissed twice and at that time, the FL didnt know whether he was her brother or not. I saw a scene on a reel where they kissed in a cave or something maybe people in the comment section were talking about those scenes. But its also true that she was developing feelings while still unsure about his identity, so in that context, it still gives me incest vibes and feels uncomfortable.
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S1: 8.5/10
S2: 8.0/10
S3: 9.0/10
9/10
In this drama, the guy was definitely a douchebag for cheating on his wife. But he thought mirae was interested in him, she was giving him coffee, they were helping each other, and sharing moments. So, from his perspective, he believed she liked him too and acted on that assumption.
Now, the real question is, what did he do when mirae was startled and rejected the kiss?? He immediately backed off, clearly apologized multiple times and even told her to hit him if she wanted. In the end, both of them agreed to forget the incident and move on.
So i dont think it was SA and if we follow your definition strictly, then almost every drama would contain sexual assault, because no one asks for permission before kissing especially before they start dating. They kiss first and then the relationship begins.
So he initiated a kiss, she rejected it, and then he apologized. Both of them agreed to forget the incident. Thats why im not sure if this situation can really be called sexual harassment especially when the person who made the move backed off immediately after realizing they misunderstood the other person’s intentions.
However, what happened after that was clearly his fault. He tried to shift the blame onto Mirae for giving him coffee and then started saying things like, Oh im married, so please keep your distance. That was seriously low of him, considering he was the one who initiated the kiss in the first place.
You also cant ignore the fact that he was married and possibly already emotionally or even physically cheating on his wife.
Still, calling it sexual harassment feels a bit too much especially when he clearly stopped once Mirae rejected his advances.
If you just change the bgms in those scenes and watch them out of context (his and mirae's scenes only) without the full story, it would actually look like mirae was interested in him too and that they were in the early stages of developing feelings. Then the guy leans in to kiss her and she rejects him.
I really dislike how much they have made the ML simp for the FL and how ridiculously he behaves in every scene just for the sake of comedy, which doesnt work at all. I also hate how he challenges the villain in every single episode whenever he gets a chance. He goes in all energized, trying to act cool like some angry young man and then his loved ones end up paying the price, just like when the villain killed the ahjumma to provoke him. He acts like catching the villain is child’s play, gets unnecessarily overconfident but never actually behaves smartly. He doesnt realize how powerful the villain truly is and keeps provoking him instead of acting cleverly.
That said, i do like his bond with the ahjumma and her son. Their scenes together are genuinely heartwarming.
Their team also has some cool moments but whenever they attempt comedy, it instantly becomes cringe worthy. That Squid Game ahjussi guy who plays the ML’s mentor is especially annoying.
So far at least the FL and even the SML havent annoyed me but the love triangle definitely feels unnecessary.
As for the villain, i have genuinely liked Oh Jungse in most of his previous roles, from When the Camellia Blooms to IOTNBO, Jirisan and the recent Mr. Plankton. But here, i didnt like him in the villain role at all. He just doesnt come across as a convincing or strong antagonist. While many might have enjoyed his performance, I personally felt he wasnt suitable. Even the way they are portraying the villain feels way too ott. The fact that he easily beats every powerful character, including the city mayor, comes off as childish and unrealistic. Honestly he didnt even seem like that intimidating a villain.
Overall it had good start and im hoping the upcoming episodes will grow even more on me.
10/10
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https://kisskh.at/profile/8794803/review/463364
You say 1000 shows release daily, great, then maybe you should pick one that doesnt require you to write essays defending cartoonish writing choices. And lets not even talk about your medication comment, imagine thinking thats a flex instead of just tasteless and tired.
But hey, thanks for proving my point: the show is not the only one suffering from bad character development.
In the previous two episodes, it was the ex who annoyed me the most but now, in this episode, both the ML and FL have pissed me off so much that the ex doesnt even feel annoying anymore. Thats how bad its gotten. Uff.
First of all, why does the FL care so much about what happens to Le Murir?? Her ex is selling the place, so what?? They literally threw her out of that restaurant, treated her like trash and yet she still wants to act like some self righteous savior, poking her nose into things that are no longer her concern. The audacity of this martyr complex is unbelievable.
And then there is the random concern for the old head chef. There was no emotional connection shown between them, no meaningful scenes in the past yet suddenly, we are expected to believe she cares deeply and wants to cook something for him?? Just to prove she is a culinary genius, she whips up one dish and shocker, its the only dish the head chef enjoys. How predictable and painfully cliche can you get??
This whole self righteous track is straight out of an indian daily soap. The FL is sticking her nose into Le Murir’s problems like its her duty to fix everything, even though no one asked her to. The employees are in debt and the ex made a decision for them, yet she is acting like she’s the only one with a moral compass. Is she going to pay off everyone’s debts now?? Whats the point of this arc, seriously??
And dont even get me started on the ML. He is the definition of a simp with no spine or personality. He tries to come off as sharp and strategic but all he does is make dumb decisions. Canceling Le Murir’s deal with Hansan just to impress the FL?? What even is that logic?? Its so forced and hollow. Oh god, he got no personality and zero character development.
What made it worse was the unnecessary 90 min runtime. For a 16 episode drama, that length is excessive, especially when the content doesnt justify it. I might understand such a runtime in a 12 episode series but here, it just felt like filler stretched out for no reason, making the episode feel even more burdensome to watch.
Otherwise i find the drama pretty good but the whole reasoning behind ML-FL getting together is just so absurd.
In the drama, i also liked how most of the senior doctors were so understanding. Many of them were genuinely focused on training the residents and preparing them to become the next generation of successful doctors. There are plenty of doctors who get jealous when their mentees improve and progress, seeing them as future competitors. But here, i really liked how the senior doctors patiently guided the residents and taught them the ropes of being a good doctor.
My personal favorite senior doctor was Sabi’s mentor. He helped her many times and was always understanding, caring and kind. I saw a glimpse of Uhm Jaeil’s future in him.
Lastly i wouldnt mind a S2, either with the same characters or new ones. They could expand the Hospital Playlist universe (like Reply Series) with more seasons or spinoffs featuring new casts and different departments.
Read full review of mine here:
https://kisskh.at/profile/8794803/review/455818
What i disliked in E1 was the makeup. What was with that hideous makeup, especially the mother of the ML?? Her foundation was really poorly done, it looked quite ugly. The other characters didnt have good makeup either. Even the wounded face of the little boy and the injuries on the young ML's back looked very fake.