Overall I enjoyed this from start to end. Looked forward eagerly to every new episodes. (Although they did drag out the resolution a bit) But it was a wild ride. I don't remember watching such an action-packed C drama... ever. I liked how the four main ladies were incorporated into the story and how each exuded strength in their own way. I didn't mind the romances (what little of it we got) but it really was the gangsters that ruled the roost in this story. Lots of really fantastic, well-acted characters.
It's pretty sweet that she's trying to protect him.
She's pretty gutsy. She's an interesting contrast to Yiyi. Considering she's been sheltered most of her life, she's far more composed and courageous in crisis moments. Yiyi is surprisingly a lot more fragile. The fact that life has been hard for her and she's had to stand up for herself early on has helped her built resilience.
There's little doubt that the plotting is the highlight of the show -- the competing agendas, the double-crossing, the table-turning. Even the most random people and titbits find their significance eventually. The production values might not be as good as something like The Heart but the plot more than makes up for it.
This show is a hoot. I don't watch too many makjangs in general but this one's hilarious. The male lead's family is so much fun. I love Lee Mi-sook. She's always good value.
A Cinderella contract marriage. What's not to like. Plus there's smouldering Sung Hoon.
The cat and mouse game among the 3 interested parties intensified in Episode 11 and 12 with measures, countermeasures and shifting alliances. Some interesting reveals along the way as well. It's great to see all the threads beginning to coalesce in these two episodes. What's also heartening is to see how resourceful Nana is despite having no skills outside of dancing.
There are aspects of this show that remind me of the US tv show Justified. It's an absolute blast. (But without the witty dialogue)
I am enjoying the heck out of this one. It's fast moving, action packed and the script's pretty decent. Wang Ziqi is definitely pulling out all the stops for this in a role quite unlike the one he played in The Imperial Coroner. He's a bit of a maverick but really shines as an undercover cop. His fighting skills are certainly top-notch. But more importantly he's quick on his feet, can make stuff up as he goes along, adapt accordingly. He's certainly got the swagger and bravado down pat. Su Xiaotong's character hasn't made much of an appearance at this point but I'm sensing a Romeo and Juliet type scenario in the offing.
Of all the gangster shows I've seen this year, this one is the most entertaining even if the editing isn't up there with the K dramas.
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https://40somethingahjumma.substack.com/p/first-impressions-chase-the-truth
She's an interesting contrast to Yiyi. Considering she's been sheltered most of her life, she's far more composed and courageous in crisis moments. Yiyi is surprisingly a lot more fragile. The fact that life has been hard for her and she's had to stand up for herself early on has helped her built resilience.
The production values might not be as good as something like The Heart but the plot more than makes up for it.
A Cinderella contract marriage. What's not to like. Plus there's smouldering Sung Hoon.
There are aspects of this show that remind me of the US tv show Justified. It's an absolute blast. (But without the witty dialogue)
https://40somethingahjumma.substack.com/p/my-dearest-2023-episodes-18-21
Of all the gangster shows I've seen this year, this one is the most entertaining even if the editing isn't up there with the K dramas.
So far so good. A lot of fun. Cool action sequences and short episodes.