Betsy3491

An absolutely compelling drama. I have a few complaints about the plot, but the overall quality made up for any minor weaknesses. The emotional force of this series keeps the unbelievable elements in check.

The acting chops of the MLs carried the series. None of them are teenagers, but who cares? All of them gave amazing, heartbreaking performances.

Very little of what's going on with the three main dudes is revealed through dialog. Viewers have to get most of it through their actions, facial expressions, and body language.

It's a disturbing series. Because of its strong anti-bullying theme, viewers get to indulge in a whole lot of gratuitous violence guilt free.

Some of the scenes strain credulity. One of the boys gets beaten with an iron rod. The blows are delivered with a viciousness that would smash most people to a pulp. Yet a week or two later he's doing just fine. And this happens more than once.

The effects of the constant brutalization of the weak are shown through the unfeeling behavior of the the corrupt, clueless adults in positions of authority that surround them. We can assume these adults had a similar upbringing.

Loved the OST, played during the opening montage and the closing credits.

Nine stars.