Makjang Drama that Surprisingly Suits My Taste
SKY Castle follows the story of four families living in the Sky Castle residences as they deal with their ambitions for their children’s futures.
SKY Castle is actually what people call as a makjang drama. At first, I thought it wasn’t my kind of genre, but SKY Castle proved me wrong. The first episode was a bit boring for me. The luxury vibe and the “exaggerated” acting weren’t really my cup of tea. From the second episode onward, the series picked up the pace, the story progressed quickly, and we gradually learned about each parents' ambitions and how every character is morally grey.
What I loved most about this series is how it focused only on education topics and the intense pressure parents put on their children to become a source of pride. They will do absolutely anything to achieve that, and that’s exactly how the tragedy after tragedy unfolds.
It has a solid script for a 20-episode series. The story stays engaging throughout. It felt a bit flat in the second half, but it was still fun to watch. The ensemble cast delivered great acting. The message is powerful and they conveyed it very effectively. Overall, I really enjoyed it.
SKY Castle is actually what people call as a makjang drama. At first, I thought it wasn’t my kind of genre, but SKY Castle proved me wrong. The first episode was a bit boring for me. The luxury vibe and the “exaggerated” acting weren’t really my cup of tea. From the second episode onward, the series picked up the pace, the story progressed quickly, and we gradually learned about each parents' ambitions and how every character is morally grey.
What I loved most about this series is how it focused only on education topics and the intense pressure parents put on their children to become a source of pride. They will do absolutely anything to achieve that, and that’s exactly how the tragedy after tragedy unfolds.
It has a solid script for a 20-episode series. The story stays engaging throughout. It felt a bit flat in the second half, but it was still fun to watch. The ensemble cast delivered great acting. The message is powerful and they conveyed it very effectively. Overall, I really enjoyed it.
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