All the shows you mentioned are from different genres. When comparing shows, try to compare them to others within…
If you are talking about plot structures repeating, then not only QOT and LR but plenty of dramas across various genres repeat similar arcs, tracks and scenes. Ultimately it depends on the execution and how well the director makes it appealing to the audience. If the audience enjoys it, the drama is successful. However if the same plot structure is repeated or executed poorly, people wont like it at all.
Speaking of kdramas, there are hundreds of thrillers and dramas in the same genre that have achieved ratings higher than 8.5. Some of my favorites include King of Pigs, Weak Hero Class 1, The Glory (1 & 2), Mouse, Moving, Shop for Killers, Kingdom, Light Shop, Vigilante and so on. So you cant say the same for kseries either because audiences give high ratings if they genuinely enjoy it regardless of the genre.
usual MDL where Queen of Trash is 8.8 and Lovely Bummer 9 where same plot structure is repeated for millionth…
All the shows you mentioned are from different genres. When comparing shows, try to compare them to others within the same genre and their respective ratings. Squid Game falls under the survival/thriller genre, whereas QOT and LR are romance/comedy/drama shows where they excel. Personally i disliked QOT but fans enjoyed it so it is what it is.
If you compare SG2 to top tier korean thriller dramas, you will understand where it falls short. It wasnt bad but it wasnt particularly great either, considering the hype surrounding it. There are many underrated thrillers in the korean drama industry that surpass SG2. Comparing it to those will help you understand why the ratings are lower. The ratings might increase over time but they are likely to remain under 8.5 or 8.3.
Or Just compare it to Alice in Borderland 1&2 you will get your answer.
The first episode was just okay for me but it was okay enough to continue to the next one. FL's situation with her company reminds me a lot of Min Heejin's situation with ADOR/HYBE lol.
it hasn't been 2.5 hours since it was released how did you finish all 4 episodes.
So, i cant even get angry if you call me pathetic just because i watch dramas at higher speeds?? Seriously?? And you call this a "personal opinion," so im not allowed to judge you for that??
What if someone judged you based on your personal life and choices?? If you got angry, they could just say, "Who are you to judge me for having my own opinion?" How would you feel??
Now imagine someone calls you a really nasty name, like a whore and justifies it by saying, "It’s just my opinion." What would you do then??
And secondly if i watch dramas at 2x speed, 4x speed or even 10x speed, what does that have to do with you?? Its my phone, my laptop, my OTT account and my eyes. I will decide how i want to watch it. Just use some common sense.
This platform is meant for sharing opinions about dramas, not for judging others or taunting them. Calling out others like that cant be considered a "so called opinion." Just grow up and move on.
it hasn't been 2.5 hours since it was released how did you finish all 4 episodes.
Who are you to judge others for watching content at higher speeds?? Even OTT platforms provide speed options, so who are you to dictate if others should watch at normal speed or faster?? Just get a life. Not everything is going to happen the way you want.
Do you know what's truly pathetic?? Judging people for how they choose to watch something. You have no right to tell others what they should or shouldn't do.
This pointless behavior of hating on others for such trivial reasons wont bring you happiness. Watch shows at whatever speed you prefer and let others do the same.
it hasn't been 2.5 hours since it was released how did you finish all 4 episodes.
Every ep starts new story with new set of characters so initially ep felt really slow but by the end of each ep it becomes exciting. E3 was quite boring for me otherwise other eps were evn with lil bit slow pacing were quite good.
The first half of Light Shop (E1-4) was really good and i enjoyed it. Each episode introduced the stories of different characters and ended on an exciting cliffhanger. While the transition to a new set of characters and stories in each episode initially felt a bit slow & boring, it quickly became exciting by the end, only to reset again with another new story. The first half wrapped up with the reveal of a major mystery, setting the stage for the second half which i assume will focus on unraveling it.
The spooky atmosphere and eerie vibes were crafted well. While it wasnt scary enough to terrify you, it was more than effective at puzzling, confusing and keeping you engaged. The mystery aspect was especially well executed.
What about Squid game. I thought that was the highest ever. To be honest, demon, QoT and KL aren't even good dramas,…
Squid Game is a Netflix original OTT kdrama, whereas i was referring to kdramas from local TV channels that stream exclusively on Netflix.
QOT, KTL, My demon and EAW are TV kdramas that streams exclusively on Netflix, whereas shows like Squid Game, Sweet Home, The Glory and All of Us Are Dead etc. are Netflix original kdramas.
- At 2nd place, My Demon secured 5.4 & 4.9 mn views in its second & third week.
- At 3rd place, Queen of Tears garnered 4.8 mn views in its seventh week.
-Lastly, King The Land recorded 4.7 mn views in both its second and sixth weeks.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo likely have achieved higher views than this during some of its weeks but at the time, no. of views wasnt a measured parameter on Netflix's Top 10 ranking charts.
I just finished this drama and i absolutely loved it. To my surprise, the more i watched, the more the series grew on me. Initially when i saw E1, i didnt like it at all. But as the story began to unravel, i found myself getting more and more invested. Im not sure why it didnt click with me at first, maybe i wasnt in the right mood but this time, the show truly resonated with me.
The leads are incredibly flawed characters, which made them both frustrating and fascinating. At times i really disliked Hae Jo (ML) for his selfishness and the way he dragged Jae Mi (FL) into danger for his own selfish reasons. His harsh breakup with her was downright cruel and just when he learned about his impending death, he kidnapped her to spend his final moments with her. His actions made it difficult to root for him initially but as the story delved deeper into his character, I found it impossible to hate him. His backstory was heartbreakingly tragic and despite his flaws, i couldnt help but feel for him.
Jae Mi also frustrated me at times. How could she overlook someone as perfect as Eo Heung (SML)?? He was easily the best character in the series alongside Bong Suk. But as i accepted that the Jae Mi and Hae Jo’s love for each other was unwavering, it became easier to move past the idea of her and Eo Heung. Some relationships are simply not meant to be and theirs was one of those. Once i came to terms with this, i could fully like the leads and their pairing.
Hae Jo and Jae Mi seemed cursed by the abandonment of their parents yet they were incredibly lucky to have people like Bong Suk, Kkari and Eo Heung in their lives. I wish they had focused on cherishing the love and support they already had rather than searching for the parents who abandoned them.
Eo Heung and Juri were undoubtedly the heart of the series. Their love and care for Jae Mi and Hae Jo were unmatched. Bong Suk, in particular stood out, she was like a mother, sister and even a partner to Hae Jo. She raised him when he ran away, embodying every role he needed just as he described her in the first episode. Her dedication was nothing short of extraordinary.
Hae Jo’s closure with his adoptive father was intense moment but i still cant forgive that man for abandoning the child he raised with so much love simply because he wasnt his biological son.
One recurring theme in the show that irked me was the overemphasis on biological connections. Jae Mi’s desperate longing to become a mother felt unnecessary. Was it so important to have her own children?? As someone who grew up as an orphan, she could have understood the importance of love over biology. There are countless children in need of families, why not adopt and give them the love they deserve?? Similarly Eo Heung’s mother’s obsession with having biological grandchildren to carry on the family lineage felt outdated and frustrating.
Despite these issues, the characters felt incredibly real with all their flaws and complexities. Most of them left me with a warm & bittersweet feeling which is a rare feat for any series.
The show also delivered some deeply emotional moments, especially in the final two episodes which were nothing short of tear jerking.
Overall, Mr. Plankton is one of the best Netflix originals of 2024.
Bruh its not some earth shattering truth to react like that, many ppl with job and limited time do the same, evn i also watch all dramas at 2X speed nd thats our normal speed, no need to react like that. Evn with 2X speed i found it boring at times.
The direction, acting, production, leads chemistry and bgms were all excellent. Although the story wasnt a masterpiece, it was reasonably good. However the pacing felt slow and there were moments that dragged making it boring at times. I believe 6 episodes of 40-45 mins each would have been more than sufficient.
The remake did it right. The original Go Ahead is a class apart masterpiece but they truly managed to pull off this show and carve out its own identity.
Since the original was a 40 episode long series, the story was condensed with some unnecessary parts removed. At times it felt rushed initially but later the pacing felt natural and well-balanced.
There are two aspects i liked compared to the original:
1. The bond between San Ha and Haejun was portrayed with more depth and understanding. In the original, while both MLs cared for each other, their bond was not shown as explicitly. Here its quite evident and heartwarming.
2. I liked how the show gave Haejun a proper love story with Dal, avoiding a love triangle with Juwon altogether. In the original Go Ahead, Haejun's counterpart never truly had romantic feelings for Juwon but was confused about wanting to be part of her family. That show still explored the love triangle which added emotional complexity. However, in this version they chose to skip it entirely which worked well.
This remake focused more on heartwarming moments than emotional intensity. While Go Ahead balanced both emotional and heartwarming scenes, the emotional impact in the original was often overwhelming, moving everyone to tears, especially with MLs sad backstories arc involving their mothers. Those moments were truly heartbreaking.
Overall this show did really good job adapting a masterpiece while creating its own space.
As a standalone show, i would rate it 9.3/10.
(If i have to rate by comparing it to original then it will be lesser).
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Speaking of kdramas, there are hundreds of thrillers and dramas in the same genre that have achieved ratings higher than 8.5. Some of my favorites include King of Pigs, Weak Hero Class 1, The Glory (1 & 2), Mouse, Moving, Shop for Killers, Kingdom, Light Shop, Vigilante and so on. So you cant say the same for kseries either because audiences give high ratings if they genuinely enjoy it regardless of the genre.
If you compare SG2 to top tier korean thriller dramas, you will understand where it falls short. It wasnt bad but it wasnt particularly great either, considering the hype surrounding it. There are many underrated thrillers in the korean drama industry that surpass SG2. Comparing it to those will help you understand why the ratings are lower. The ratings might increase over time but they are likely to remain under 8.5 or 8.3.
Or Just compare it to Alice in Borderland 1&2 you will get your answer.
What if someone judged you based on your personal life and choices?? If you got angry, they could just say, "Who are you to judge me for having my own opinion?" How would you feel??
Now imagine someone calls you a really nasty name, like a whore and justifies it by saying, "It’s just my opinion." What would you do then??
And secondly if i watch dramas at 2x speed, 4x speed or even 10x speed, what does that have to do with you?? Its my phone, my laptop, my OTT account and my eyes. I will decide how i want to watch it. Just use some common sense.
This platform is meant for sharing opinions about dramas, not for judging others or taunting them. Calling out others like that cant be considered a "so called opinion." Just grow up and move on.
However if u watch it at 1.5 speed, it hardly takes 106-108 mins which is even less than 2hrs. So do the math correctly.
Do you know what's truly pathetic?? Judging people for how they choose to watch something. You have no right to tell others what they should or shouldn't do.
This pointless behavior of hating on others for such trivial reasons wont bring you happiness. Watch shows at whatever speed you prefer and let others do the same.
The spooky atmosphere and eerie vibes were crafted well. While it wasnt scary enough to terrify you, it was more than effective at puzzling, confusing and keeping you engaged. The mystery aspect was especially well executed.
QOT, KTL, My demon and EAW are TV kdramas that streams exclusively on Netflix, whereas shows like Squid Game, Sweet Home, The Glory and All of Us Are Dead etc. are Netflix original kdramas.
https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/tv-non-english
- At 2nd place, My Demon secured 5.4 & 4.9 mn views in its second & third week.
- At 3rd place, Queen of Tears garnered 4.8 mn views in its seventh week.
-Lastly, King The Land recorded 4.7 mn views in both its second and sixth weeks.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo likely have achieved higher views than this during some of its weeks but at the time, no. of views wasnt a measured parameter on Netflix's Top 10 ranking charts.
The leads are incredibly flawed characters, which made them both frustrating and fascinating. At times i really disliked Hae Jo (ML) for his selfishness and the way he dragged Jae Mi (FL) into danger for his own selfish reasons. His harsh breakup with her was downright cruel and just when he learned about his impending death, he kidnapped her to spend his final moments with her. His actions made it difficult to root for him initially but as the story delved deeper into his character, I found it impossible to hate him. His backstory was heartbreakingly tragic and despite his flaws, i couldnt help but feel for him.
Jae Mi also frustrated me at times. How could she overlook someone as perfect as Eo Heung (SML)?? He was easily the best character in the series alongside Bong Suk. But as i accepted that the Jae Mi and Hae Jo’s love for each other was unwavering, it became easier to move past the idea of her and Eo Heung. Some relationships are simply not meant to be and theirs was one of those. Once i came to terms with this, i could fully like the leads and their pairing.
Hae Jo and Jae Mi seemed cursed by the abandonment of their parents yet they were incredibly lucky to have people like Bong Suk, Kkari and Eo Heung in their lives. I wish they had focused on cherishing the love and support they already had rather than searching for the parents who abandoned them.
Eo Heung and Juri were undoubtedly the heart of the series. Their love and care for Jae Mi and Hae Jo were unmatched. Bong Suk, in particular stood out, she was like a mother, sister and even a partner to Hae Jo. She raised him when he ran away, embodying every role he needed just as he described her in the first episode. Her dedication was nothing short of extraordinary.
Hae Jo’s closure with his adoptive father was intense moment but i still cant forgive that man for abandoning the child he raised with so much love simply because he wasnt his biological son.
One recurring theme in the show that irked me was the overemphasis on biological connections. Jae Mi’s desperate longing to become a mother felt unnecessary. Was it so important to have her own children?? As someone who grew up as an orphan, she could have understood the importance of love over biology. There are countless children in need of families, why not adopt and give them the love they deserve?? Similarly Eo Heung’s mother’s obsession with having biological grandchildren to carry on the family lineage felt outdated and frustrating.
Despite these issues, the characters felt incredibly real with all their flaws and complexities. Most of them left me with a warm & bittersweet feeling which is a rare feat for any series.
The show also delivered some deeply emotional moments, especially in the final two episodes which were nothing short of tear jerking.
Overall, Mr. Plankton is one of the best Netflix originals of 2024.
Rating: 9.5/10
Evn with 2X speed i found it boring at times.
The direction, acting, production, leads chemistry and bgms were all excellent. Although the story wasnt a masterpiece, it was reasonably good. However the pacing felt slow and there were moments that dragged making it boring at times. I believe 6 episodes of 40-45 mins each would have been more than sufficient.
Overall i would rate it 8.3/10.
The remake did it right. The original Go Ahead is a class apart masterpiece but they truly managed to pull off this show and carve out its own identity.
Since the original was a 40 episode long series, the story was condensed with some unnecessary parts removed. At times it felt rushed initially but later the pacing felt natural and well-balanced.
There are two aspects i liked compared to the original:
1. The bond between San Ha and Haejun was portrayed with more depth and understanding. In the original, while both MLs cared for each other, their bond was not shown as explicitly. Here its quite evident and heartwarming.
2. I liked how the show gave Haejun a proper love story with Dal, avoiding a love triangle with Juwon altogether. In the original Go Ahead, Haejun's counterpart never truly had romantic feelings for Juwon but was confused about wanting to be part of her family. That show still explored the love triangle which added emotional complexity. However, in this version they chose to skip it entirely which worked well.
This remake focused more on heartwarming moments than emotional intensity. While Go Ahead balanced both emotional and heartwarming scenes, the emotional impact in the original was often overwhelming, moving everyone to tears, especially with MLs sad backstories arc involving their mothers. Those moments were truly heartbreaking.
Overall this show did really good job adapting a masterpiece while creating its own space.
As a standalone show, i would rate it 9.3/10.
(If i have to rate by comparing it to original then it will be lesser).