I coughed up a lung laughing
I haven't laughed so hard from a kdrama in a long while. They did so well with lovable characters, a strong story, and poignant resolution. And, of course, comedy that hits every time.The only things I wish they had done better, to really elevate the drama to a 10, would be the romance and the twist. It's not a romance drama, but even the idea that there is some interest or attraction between certain characters beyond platonic feelings could have been hinted at way better. There were several scenes where a lingering glance, or a touch, or a phrases would have better communicated a budding interest. With the twist, I was kind of disappointed because it felt so out of character. It did kind of make sense, but also felt like a last-minute decision to move the plot along. To fix it, even without giving away the twist, some more minor details leading up to the fateful decision would have helped integrate that choice into the plot. With these kinds of changes, this would be a 10/10 story.
That said, I still give this drama a high rating. Why? Well, especially given the episode constraint, they did impressively well putting together the plot, background, supporting characters, motivations, etc., all culminating in a strong, moving ending in which everything comes full circle where most if not all plot threads are tied. The characters are wacky but well constructed and play off of each other's energy incredibly well. Most information revelations make sense to the story and arrive in a well integrated and well paced manner. The acting is very well done, and heartthrob Cha Eun Woo really impressed me. And genuinely, I can't get over the dynamic of what is effectively The Three Stooges and an initially innocent bystander caught up in their antics. With the hero powers, they did so incredibly well capturing what it could genuinely be like if a few lovable idiots became powerful and processed internally who they are and what they can do with their newfound abilities; I think that's especially what made this show feel refreshing and unique while also being deep and emotionally impactful.
In other words, totally worth the watch. I coughed up a lung laughing so hard, and felt a fire in my gut with the emotional weight of particularly well crafted moments. Love this show.
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