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First impressions: Stunning, moody and Complex
OFFGUN are back again with another raw and realistic drama with stunning cinematography and complex characters. This one has depth and is oceans away from your average highschool BL. I can see this one being emotionally tough to swallow in areas as they show the relationships between the 3 leads developing, hinting at future traumas and misunderstandings.
As someone who personally worked in Tech, I love that they are showing the impact of AI on creativity, job prospects and lowering of human value in the workplace.
Offs character is full of mystery, hinting at a possible undesirable past, Guns character starts off in a pitiful, and lamenting situation which begins to become more desperate as his financial situation is wavering. The third main lead (Dews character) is also complex and seems to be a bit too enthusiastic early on at getting close to Guns character, either for fun or curiosity.
The acting here is top class, as expected from such a well seasoned pair. All three leads are killing it.
The drama covers mature theming and imagery along with real world struggles around job security, dreams and finding oneself. The watercolor art depicted in the drama is lovely.
After just one episode, I recommend this for those looking for something raw and full of suppressed emotions waiting to bubble up and overflow. Fans of 'Not Me' will love this.
EDITS:
Ep 7:
I just felt it was a bit flat this episode, there was no satisfying push back from Jira, hes just still desperately trying to continue as before even after Koh treated him with disrespect and said he has no feelings. Jira needs to set his boundaries and teach Koh hes not a plaything. Pheem is just a playboy who doesn't understand love, hes just obsessed. Also raging out like that Infront of Jira should have made Jira walk TF out, red flag. Pheem just wants to beat Koh at this game they have between them to capture Jira. Pheem does not care for Jiras art, he just wants a piece of him.
As someone who personally worked in Tech, I love that they are showing the impact of AI on creativity, job prospects and lowering of human value in the workplace.
Offs character is full of mystery, hinting at a possible undesirable past, Guns character starts off in a pitiful, and lamenting situation which begins to become more desperate as his financial situation is wavering. The third main lead (Dews character) is also complex and seems to be a bit too enthusiastic early on at getting close to Guns character, either for fun or curiosity.
The acting here is top class, as expected from such a well seasoned pair. All three leads are killing it.
The drama covers mature theming and imagery along with real world struggles around job security, dreams and finding oneself. The watercolor art depicted in the drama is lovely.
After just one episode, I recommend this for those looking for something raw and full of suppressed emotions waiting to bubble up and overflow. Fans of 'Not Me' will love this.
EDITS:
Ep 7:
I just felt it was a bit flat this episode, there was no satisfying push back from Jira, hes just still desperately trying to continue as before even after Koh treated him with disrespect and said he has no feelings. Jira needs to set his boundaries and teach Koh hes not a plaything. Pheem is just a playboy who doesn't understand love, hes just obsessed. Also raging out like that Infront of Jira should have made Jira walk TF out, red flag. Pheem just wants to beat Koh at this game they have between them to capture Jira. Pheem does not care for Jiras art, he just wants a piece of him.
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