I finished watching episode 3 and this series is shaping up to be one of the most interesting ones this year. I understand why some people might find it boring but so far, I really like how it explores company dynamics and corporation life. Eun Tae is interesting and I like how he has gained more confidence after winning the lottery. I would like to see more of him and his team, their dynamic is very good and it makes me root for them.
If Yo Han was Hae Joon's son, it would have made a much bigger impact. Ji Eun would have raised him with kindness and Yo Han would have still followed his own path, instead of becoming like his father. The message of the series would have been highlighted better in my opinion.
Of course that would require the rewriting of some events but honestly, not much would have changed. Hae Joon could have still chosen to sacrifice Yo Han since his "nature" wouldn't be that of a "psychopath" and OZ would have still kept track of Yo Han and Ba Reum.
By making Ba Reum the biological son of Hae Joon, the series almost frames it as "inevitable" that he would turn out to be like his father. This is why the whole psychopath genes aspect was so risky because, while I understand the writer's intention to use it as tool to explore the whole nature vs nurture debate, it ended up overshadowing the message. The whole trigerring aspect is almost laughable and I don't buy it because, by that logic, there would be other instances when the psychopath gene and its insticts would have awoken. She could have made the same point by having Ba Reum be the biological son of the nurse and by having Yo Han be the biological son of Hae Joon, highlighting the differences in their upbringing.
I have watched six episodes and although the story is entertaining in a chaotic way, I think that this concept would have been better for a movie rather a series. The constant flashbacks interrupted the pacing and the plot twists could have been handled better in order to make them more effective. But it's fine so far, I am curious to see how it'll end.
The first two episodes were very interesting. They gave me some The Dream Life of Mr Kim vibes. Since the drama is 10 episodes long, I am curious about how they'll adapt the story, especially since the webtoon is still ongoing. So far, it's very entertaining, the pacing is good and Lee Jun Hyuk is amazing once again. Looking forward to more episodes.
What I appreciated in the drama is that the writer didn't put the mothers of the other children against Bo Na. I was prepared for another "women against women" trope by having the mothers feel jealous about Bo Na, try and steal Tae Seong or mistreat her but their interactions were so wholesome to watch. Bo Na always sought out their advice since she wanted to learn how to be a better mother and the other mothers were always there to lend a hand.
I am not even watching the series but based on how the writers keep treating the FL, I don't think I'll rush in anytime soon. Poor girl is probably stuck in a one-sided relationship and her presence so far in the drama centers around the male leads.
I have watched 17 episodes and honestly, I just don't feel it. I wish I enjoyed the story like many people did but the plot became too convoluted and not in a good way. I have zero issue with slow paced stories, which take their time to unfold but what Mouse did from episode 8 till episode 15 is create unnecessary subplots and plot twists for the sake of it.
Characterization was brushed aside a long time ago, only Ba Reum has some sense of complexity. Mu Chi is unfortunately very one dimensional compared to the beginning, Bong Yi has lost her initial charm and Hong Ju is...there, I guess. Because of the investigative nature of the drama, we don't spend much time with the characters outside of the investigation and their dynamics are not explored properly, so every attempt to create more depth falls flat, for me.
At this point, I just hope the ending will stick the landing.
I am so proud for the team behind the drama, seeing the ratings going up and viewers praising it after its finale makes me feel so happy for deciding to stick with it till the end!
Hwang Bomi, how could a cutie pie like you become a scene-stealer at such a young age? I am impressed by her acting, she was a natural and her chemistry with her on-screen parents was so wholesome. May she grow up to become a great actress.
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Of course that would require the rewriting of some events but honestly, not much would have changed. Hae Joon could have still chosen to sacrifice Yo Han since his "nature" wouldn't be that of a "psychopath" and OZ would have still kept track of Yo Han and Ba Reum.
By making Ba Reum the biological son of Hae Joon, the series almost frames it as "inevitable" that he would turn out to be like his father. This is why the whole psychopath genes aspect was so risky because, while I understand the writer's intention to use it as tool to explore the whole nature vs nurture debate, it ended up overshadowing the message. The whole trigerring aspect is almost laughable and I don't buy it because, by that logic, there would be other instances when the psychopath gene and its insticts would have awoken. She could have made the same point by having Ba Reum be the biological son of the nurse and by having Yo Han be the biological son of Hae Joon, highlighting the differences in their upbringing.
Characterization was brushed aside a long time ago, only Ba Reum has some sense of complexity. Mu Chi is unfortunately very one dimensional compared to the beginning, Bong Yi has lost her initial charm and Hong Ju is...there, I guess. Because of the investigative nature of the drama, we don't spend much time with the characters outside of the investigation and their dynamics are not explored properly, so every attempt to create more depth falls flat, for me.
At this point, I just hope the ending will stick the landing.
I appreciated the Hyun Bong Sik cameo too, love it when he pops up in dramas.