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The storyline messed it up all.....
(EDIT: Umm this review spoils a lot lol.)Storyline:- (spoiler alert) The ML falls in love with the FL at first sight. However, for the few episodes the female leads behaves coldly with him. Also the female lead was having a trauma from the past. Later on she heals from it. And because of the persistence of the ML she decides to not step back anymore and finally makes a confession. Till then everything seemed to be well and good. But then.....
Its revealed later on that the ML is suffering from some psycological issues. He starts physically abusing the FL (violence and forced kisses). Even after that the FL decides to help him and stick with him. But the ML stops taking his medicines, behaved violently with her whenever she meets the SML. I mean its not that she goes to him because she likes him? Its because of her work or some other important issues. Yet the ML never understood the FL. Having mental issues is okay but behaving like this is not. He used violence and the next moment he used to apologise for it. But then again he did it!! This thing continued for quite some eps. Finally on ep 23 they decide to seperate and the ML goes for managing his business. Then ep 24, they finally meet again. The ML matures a lil bit i guess. And then its a happy ending!
SML- He literally went to any extent in order to get the FL. Even though she made it clear enough that she does not wants to get back. Yet he never stopped harassing her. On ep 23 or 22 something he finally gets what he deserves.
Evil friend of the FL- Oh!? Her!? Okay, so she literally at first seemed to be a good friend. Until we saw how good she really is... She was jealous of the FL... Because of some accident she lost her leg.. And framed the FL for it. The truth eventually comes out but she was pretty annoying.
FL- She had an accident in her past. That caused her some trauma. Later on she does heals. When she gets to know that the ML never got love from his parents.. She decides to care for him and love him. She assures the ML again and again that she genuinely likes him but until the end he thought that the FL wanted to leave him because of his mental illness.
ML- I already said about him in the storyline. He had a lot of flaws. But the ML portrayed his role properly. I liked his acting. At the end he finally changed. He healed. And the couple finally have a happy ending.
There were other annoying characters like the ML's mom.
If i could choose some proper characters then it probably would be the professor of the ML. And the secondary characters. They had their own story. And even though their ending did not had the usual we need to end up together happy ending but it still was happy. At the end all chose their respective path in life. Finally in ep 24 we see all the characters together and the ending was good!
Rewatch value :- I dont think i will rewatch it again. Its a one time watch only.
Overall - 6.5 maybe? The couple have a lot of kiss scenes(some are not good).. And they have some sweet scenes too. But the storyline could have been much better!
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A Microcosmic Depiction of Society in a School Setting
Pyramid Game pulls you into a world that feels eerily familiar, even though it’s anything but ordinary. The protagonist, a smart, outgoing girl, finds herself constantly switching schools because of her father’s work. She’s used to making new friends, navigating different environments, and hoping for a warm start—but from the moment she walks into her new school, she realizes something is seriously off. Instead of the usual excitement of a new place, she’s thrown into a bizarre and unsettling game that pits students against each other based on popularity: A, B, C, D... and then there’s F.
Being assigned F doesn’t just mean you’re at the bottom—it’s a dangerous designation. If you get F, your classmates are free to torture you, both mentally and physically, with no consequences. It’s a game where survival means playing dirty, betraying others, and using lies and manipulation as tools to protect yourself. The question that haunts you is: Why would anyone agree to play such a game? What do they even gain?
The answer is chilling: Money. It gives students the power to climb the ranks, but it comes at the cost of their morality. It’s not just about playing the game—it’s about ruining others to get ahead, all while schools and the higher-ups turn a blind eye. Do they care if students are bullied, self-harming, or emotionally scarred? Not really. What they care about is protecting their image. That’s the heartbreaking truth at the heart of the show.
The series does an incredible job of reflecting society—where the rich live in their bubble, untouched by the struggles of the less fortunate. Meanwhile, those at the bottom are clawing to escape their tough situations. Pyramid Game doesn’t shy away from showing the dark side of human nature, where people act out of desperation, fear, and the desire to survive at any cost. But just when you think you’ve got a character figured out, BAM—a twist hits, and everything changes.
Speaking of characters, I absolutely loved how real the female lead felt. She’s not a perfect hero by any means. She’s clever, resourceful, and at times, she makes some tough, even selfish decisions. But that’s what makes her relatable. She’s not here to save the world—she’s here to protect herself. And honestly? That’s something we can all understand. She’s smart enough to know when to act, when to trust, and when to lie to keep herself safe. No damsel in distress here, folks!
Now, the antagonist. Oh boy. At first, she seems like just another character, and then slowly—you realize she’s not who she appears to be. The actress who played her did an outstanding job—her expressions and subtle smiles really brought the character to life in ways that words never could. I won't spoil anything, but let’s just say, expect the unexpected when it comes to this character. She's masterfully portrayed, and it took me a while to even realize just how manipulative she is.
However, I did have a bit of an issue with the pacing of the show. At first, I was completely hooked—the suspense, the tension, the mind games. But as the episodes went on, it started to drag a bit. I felt like the story could’ve moved a bit faster, especially in the middle episodes. Also, there were moments when the scenes outside the school felt a bit less engaging compared to the tension-filled classroom moments. They didn't quite pack the same punch.
One thing I did find interesting was the way the agencies are more concerned about their reputation than the actual well-being of the students. This adds a nice layer of critique on how real-world institutions often prioritize image over people.
At the end of the day, Pyramid Game is definitely worth a watch. It’s a psychological thriller with a sharp social commentary about power, money, and manipulation. Even if you’re not into high school settings, give the first episode a try—you might either hate it or fall in love with it, but it’ll definitely make you think about the darker side of human nature and the systems we live in.
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1) Terminal illness
2) Alien
3) One night stand
We know, that this drama only had a running time of 3 mins per episode. So to cover up an interspecies romance along with one of the leads suffering from a terminal illness was not really an easy task. This drama always made the viewers have this one question in their mind until the very end- Is it a happy ending?
Because Interspecies romance and terminal illness are one of those plots that are just not so easy to be covered up as a happy ending. Yet this drama did a good job with the execution.
The storyline:-
Female lead wants to be an actress. But she has a rival who can go to any extent to be at the top. And to defeat the female lead. The male lead on the other side who comes from the moon clan and is living for a 100 years already. He falls madly in love with the female lead but it is not as simple as it seems to be because it comes at a price. Can they get through all the difficulties and stay together?
Acting:-
Male lead is a likable character. He does everything he can to protect the female lead even if that poses as a threat to his life. He trusts her, protects her and loves her until the very end.
Female lead was an okayish character. I did not really liked her much in the beggining. But as we moved to the new eps, I could see her character development. And i quite liked it.
The secondary characters did a good job as well. Hated the SFL but loved the actress. The SML had a point as to why he did all that. But i guess he went a little bit too far.
Rewatch Value:-
Since this a short drama so i can come back and rewatch it again. Although, i generally dont rewatch dramas. So the rewatch value remains 6 out of 10.
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Its actually good!! And also a short one!!
*THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS SO PLEASE READ AT YOUR OWN RISK*This is the first time i am writing a review so kindly dont mind if i make any mistakes.
Storyline:- Its basically on our male lead who is actually a Goblin but wants to become a human being. For that, he needs to kiss 10 girls and each time he kisses a girl.. He gains a new emotion. Him and the female lead then sign a contract and stay together due to some reasons. And start falling in love with each other. Towards the end comes a twist and then we see how our leads deal with it. The drama also consists of some other side characters like the goblin queen and exorcist who have their own story.
Since its a web drama, so we cant expect much. Yet this drama actually was not disappointing.
The storyline is actually good for a web drama. I mean its good for a one time watch. Especially if you want a short break from thriller or horror dramas maybe. The ending is not bad. And its a short web drama so one can easily finish it quickly.
Acting:- I personally did liked the acting. The acting is not bad. And hopefully it wont disappoint you.
Rewatch Value:- I rarely rewatch dramas. But i may rewatch it again if i run out of dramas.
My Final Ratings:- I give it a 7.5, as i rarely rate web dramas more than 8. Yes you can watch it if you want to take a break from your CW dramas. It does contains some usual cliches like living together, losing memories and all. But overall its not a bad watch.
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