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One of a kind!
Despite being an 8-episode show, Human Vapor grabbed my attention which made me finish it in one sitting. Over 40 minutes each episode, the show didn't feel as much as lacking but definitely needed a second season if the are ever to make one with many unanswered questions left in the series.The acting was superb and the soundtrack aided in the show. I must say the cinematography in this one is different from any Jdramas that I have watched or maybe it's just because it's a partnership with TOHO and Netflix that made the show seamless. Nevertheless, it was worth it watching the series.
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Questions yet to be answered:
- are there any other human vapors? Or humans being mutated?
- where did that meteorite come from and did other researchers study it?
- who was the mastermind above Miura when he had that phone call?
- what happened to Ren and Kyouko at the end?
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Always a sucker for those shows
How I miss the action and goresome of a Kdrama. This season was certainly filled with it and man, it's so gritty and frustrating at the same time. It's unlike those shows where somehow the MCs are one step ahead of their foes, but this season, it isn't always the case. At the end it still resulted into fist fights in the most brutal way. If you're a sucker for shibal moments then yes watch this.One side note is that compared to the 1st season, this had some weird scenes that were forced? Like the humor and unnecessary scenes with the cameos. I do appreciate the cameos, but it doesn't make sense sometimes. Other than that pleas do watch this season. Defo inferior from the first but still a great season.
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Don't be fooled by the Trailer!
Was waiting for a time where I could sit down and watch this drama, and it genuinely delivered beyond my expectations. The trailer got me hooked and with ChengLei being the lead, I was expecting comedy and a new side of Him. But beyond this, I wasn't expecting for this drama to be packed with such depth to the point I cried at some scenes in the later episodes. The acting was phenomenal and damn the OST always gets me.No other words to be said, but this was one of the fastest Cdramas that I have finished because of the great pacing and it overall just grabs you.
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What a show!
Damn! One of the greatest dramas I've binge watch in a long time, I mean for the 6 episodes, it’s definitely easy to finish the show in one sitting. I genuinely love this kind of K dramas the action, the gore, the mystery thriller in someway although it was kind of predictable at some parts it definitely brought the dark comedy that I have been wanting to watch. Everyon’s acting was so good and I cannot wait for the second season to come. I hope the story lives up to its novelty because it wasn’t brought up from an original source it was really thought of by the screenwriter and everyone involved.I have a feeling that maybe yeonsu thought of this plan and imprinted it in her own mind seemingly brain hijacking herself.
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A unique perspective within a saturated Kdrama genre
One might feel saturated by the trend of Korean high school bullying dramas, but this show has a unique flair. Instead of handling bullying solely from the students’ perspective, it shifts the responsibility to the adults. I genuinely liked how the series not only emphasizes students bullying one another but also highlights the fact that students can bully teachers, teachers to parents and vice versa. The bureau’s scope of work is presented in a holistic way, incorporating an array of perspectives that allow viewers to appreciate the efforts being made to improve the Korean education system.Of course, realistically, this form of “corporal punishment” would be a long shot. However, it is such a breath of fresh air to see a show where students can rely on adults, as they should.
After Episode 1, I wondered how the story would progress and whether it would focus on a single school, with the drama unfolding from there. However, considering that the protagonists work as a bureau, it made perfect sense for them to reach out to different schools and address a variety of issues. It was also smart to build the story around the educational system in a way that directly involves the government. Doing so allows us to see just how broad the bureau’s reach and impact actually are. On a side note, I love how we still see some characters in the previous episode being part on later episodes. It gives a continuity and closure on their part AND Damn all the political agendas of other politicians for their own political gain, big F.
Overall, I really liked the show. It wasn’t too serious and had plenty of funny moments, but it also knew when to hit you emotionally (I cried a few times). The cast was phenomenal, and the soundtrack was great too. My love for Kim Mo-yeol only grew after watching this because he acted SO well here, he’s defo made for these kinds of dramas. My favorite grandpa, Lee Sung-min, is also in the cast, which is always a bonus. Seeing P.O. in this kind of role made me excited for his future projects as well. And Ki-joo, I absolutely loved her unhinged personality in this one and I’m so excited to see more of her.
Definitely one of the more refreshing school-themed dramas I’ve watched recently.
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