Wasted potential
Twelve was the first drama that i decided to follow real time after having joined the kdrama bandwagon in nov-dec last year. I liked PSH from Dr. Slump and also Ma Dong-seok's involvement got me really hyped. I did like the theme of eastern zodiacs and the universe they intended to build with it... but unfortunately it doesn't land. The show lacks in direction and screen presence of actors required for a fantasy. IMHO that is the biggest flaw. The writing with repeated scenes and dialogues does not really establish any real connect with any of the characters. The ritual stuff they do appear cartoonish, the character of Samin is a bore, repeated fight scenes drag out. Writers couldn't get the viewers to root for any of the characters incl Tae-san. I was fascinated by PSH's look but that's that... he serves looks but has hardly done anything substantial yet. Maybe i'll simply watch an uncut of his scenes much later :/ I feel bad for the actors for they deserved better with a hyped up show but unfortunately, it is what it is.
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