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A Boy with a Pen and His Inner Struggle to Keep Going
They did it once again. Somehow, they managed to turn an extremely unrealistic scenario into something so engaging I didn't question it for even a second. From a writing perspective, I'd still say Weak Hero is decent at best, but it offers so many elements that are executed so well, I honestly couldn't care less while watching.
I think the second season lost a bit of the charm and vibe the first one had, but to be fair, their structures are pretty different. While Season 1 focused mainly on Si Eun and Su Ho before shifting heavily onto Beom Seok, this one does a better job balancing all the characters. Of course, Si Eun and Hu Min take center stage, but it never felt like the others were overshadowed. Everyone had their role, and everyone mattered to the story.
Si Eun is such a great protagonist. I can't fully express how much I like him. After the events of the previous season, I was really curious about what he would do next and how he'd manage to survive. His journey toward slowly finding a reason to live a relatively normal life again was just so good to watch. Si Eun's happy, I'm happy. That's how it works.
That being said, I think I used the word 'slowly' a bit excessively, because that journey honestly could've been explored even more. And it's not just about Si Eun, it's about the story overall. At times, it felt like they rushed the events a bit too much instead of stopping at certain points and diving deeper into them. I don't know why it's only 8 episodes again, I think they would really benefit from making it longer here.
Back to the positives, this is how you do a show with more than one season. The first Weak Hero did this for me, and the second one managed to pull it off again. Am I satisfied with how it all ended here? Yes. Even if a third season doesn't happen, I'm still happy with what I got. BUT, would I watch a third season if it did happen? 100%. That unsatisfyingly satisfying feel to the ending is something Weak Hero once again pulled off perfectly.
The performances were amazing, but it's not like it's surprising considering the cast. We all know that Park Ji Hoon's eyes are built different, and they act better than some actors ever will with their entire face. And while I think everyone did justice to their roles, I really want to appreciate Ryeo Un. It's not easy to take over a spot from a character that so many people loved, but I think he did a really good job here.
Audiovisually, it's as good as it was. I think this season has more color though, that bleak aura is slightly missing for me, but overall it's solid. Really happy they didn't change the opening OST.
Overall, this is just A+ entertainment for me. Objectively, I'd probably rate it a bit lower, but I just can't, and don't want to hide how much I enjoyed it. The scenario is over the top and the suspension of disbelief is set high, but it's not like the show ever tried to hide that. You start watching, and you know exactly what you're in for.
I also want to mention that I haven't read the webtoon, so I can't compare. If some things were left out or changed, I understand why people might be disappointed, but since this is my first time experiencing the story, I'm just happy with what I got.
I think the second season lost a bit of the charm and vibe the first one had, but to be fair, their structures are pretty different. While Season 1 focused mainly on Si Eun and Su Ho before shifting heavily onto Beom Seok, this one does a better job balancing all the characters. Of course, Si Eun and Hu Min take center stage, but it never felt like the others were overshadowed. Everyone had their role, and everyone mattered to the story.
Si Eun is such a great protagonist. I can't fully express how much I like him. After the events of the previous season, I was really curious about what he would do next and how he'd manage to survive. His journey toward slowly finding a reason to live a relatively normal life again was just so good to watch. Si Eun's happy, I'm happy. That's how it works.
That being said, I think I used the word 'slowly' a bit excessively, because that journey honestly could've been explored even more. And it's not just about Si Eun, it's about the story overall. At times, it felt like they rushed the events a bit too much instead of stopping at certain points and diving deeper into them. I don't know why it's only 8 episodes again, I think they would really benefit from making it longer here.
Back to the positives, this is how you do a show with more than one season. The first Weak Hero did this for me, and the second one managed to pull it off again. Am I satisfied with how it all ended here? Yes. Even if a third season doesn't happen, I'm still happy with what I got. BUT, would I watch a third season if it did happen? 100%. That unsatisfyingly satisfying feel to the ending is something Weak Hero once again pulled off perfectly.
The performances were amazing, but it's not like it's surprising considering the cast. We all know that Park Ji Hoon's eyes are built different, and they act better than some actors ever will with their entire face. And while I think everyone did justice to their roles, I really want to appreciate Ryeo Un. It's not easy to take over a spot from a character that so many people loved, but I think he did a really good job here.
Audiovisually, it's as good as it was. I think this season has more color though, that bleak aura is slightly missing for me, but overall it's solid. Really happy they didn't change the opening OST.
Overall, this is just A+ entertainment for me. Objectively, I'd probably rate it a bit lower, but I just can't, and don't want to hide how much I enjoyed it. The scenario is over the top and the suspension of disbelief is set high, but it's not like the show ever tried to hide that. You start watching, and you know exactly what you're in for.
I also want to mention that I haven't read the webtoon, so I can't compare. If some things were left out or changed, I understand why people might be disappointed, but since this is my first time experiencing the story, I'm just happy with what I got.
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