Up to ep 4, I think they nailed the era, 70's perfectly with a little glam. embellishment. I for one am seriously enjoying this drama, although it's usually not my genre, Hyun Bin is so handsome, and to boot a fantastic actor, also totally buying JWS character. My bet is that BGT will turn out to be a good guy, planted as an intelligence officer. Otherwise highly recommend. And Happy New Year btw!!!
Just finished episodes 7 and 8. I appreciate how the show uses its platform to highlight the realities behind…
It's one of the first dramas I have seen tackle this issue of celebrity abuse. And it's done in a palatable, way without too much vitriol and blaming, pointing out some ways of tackling it via a point of due, and legislation. It's interesting to see how complex it all is, even families involved due to cashing up with insurance policies etc. Tabloids want clicks, police take bribes, upper echelon political/business scandals are hidden when celeb. issues are highlighted. It's a pretty dirty game, and the knetz just play a part in the hypocritical moral condemnation. Really impressive that this show is partly focussed on this issue.
Such a good review! What was initially interesting with this drama was a really dramatic intro in terms of how a psychopath could develop, initially horrific, abusive and violent, then recontextualised into a hyper glam, glossy world with extraordinarily beautiful actors, especially A Jin, where it was believable that she could cruelly manipulate those around her while performing her revenge strategy. Initial moments of possible redemption for her made the story something you might connect with. You have described the downhill plunge from there so well, Hilarious, what a waste of a great story and cast. They really did their best.
There's always a baddy eavesdropping at the top of the stairs don't you know lol And very intense, concerned stary faces on behalf of FL reporter isn't cutting it. It's plain stupid!
How is this show guys , is it worth watching?Last time I was disappointed watching would u marry me?Are the episodes…
Ep 1 was good! FL has the most amazing amounts of mishaps, and needs to be rescued endlessly. She takes about 20 minutes to respond to a question and then says "deh!", SML and SFL are tedious, and hardly credible, the usual eye popping stare when they first kiss, long long takes on ML, just about every 10 minutes, slow mo, a trope a minute, if you like that sort of thing, enjoy!!!!
I liked the drama but I don't agree with her. In fact it's the second drama in a row where females who plan to…
I think that's the paradox and complexity of SK culture, mores and politics. I would bet that getting away with a justified homicide, as a plot would not sit well with knetz and probably as a result the drama would be less successful.
I just want to say before this drama ends, this comment section has been one of the more engaging and interesting…
Sometimes I think we don 't realise how lucky we are to have this site, where people from all over the world can share opinions on what they love, are interested in, from all kind of differing levels, ie cinephiles, people involved in the film business to newbies. I know that very few people amongst my dear friends have a clue about what I watch, as over the years I have become more conversant with K, J and C dramas, the cultures, the pros and cons. But here is a place where people can discuss in the finest detail, what fascinates them or otherwise. When the discussion is as you described it, it's a great experience.
As for this drama, I'm finding it fantastic, the ML is wonderful, very nuanced performance. Some parts have been better than others, ie for me the beginning 10 eps, and now it's improving again around ep 20. I also love Yuer as a FL, she's just amazing and charismatic, as well as her dad. There have been some parts that have blown me away. I'm surprised I have been so engrossed because I lost some interest in historical Cdramas with the flowing robes and ridiculous makeup, so this has been an action packed, thriller, beautifully shot, great ride.
Well that's an understatement when it comes to SK!!! Cancel culture, knetz prejudice and anonymous witch-hunt harassment, journalists in search of a juicy story (regardless of consequences), political/police corruption. It's kind of a lame observation, considering the drama he just directed.
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What was initially interesting with this drama was a really dramatic intro in terms of how a psychopath could develop, initially horrific, abusive and violent, then recontextualised into a hyper glam, glossy world with extraordinarily beautiful actors, especially A Jin, where it was believable that she could cruelly manipulate those around her while performing her revenge strategy. Initial moments of possible redemption for her made the story something you might connect with.
You have described the downhill plunge from there so well, Hilarious, what a waste of a great story and cast. They really did their best.
What a resilient and brave man!!
And very intense, concerned stary faces on behalf of FL reporter isn't cutting it. It's plain stupid!
long long takes on ML, just about every 10 minutes, slow mo, a trope a minute, if you like that sort of thing, enjoy!!!!
As for this drama, I'm finding it fantastic, the ML is wonderful, very nuanced performance. Some parts have been better than others, ie for me the beginning 10 eps, and now it's improving again around ep 20. I also love Yuer as a FL, she's just amazing and charismatic, as well as her dad. There have been some parts that have blown me away. I'm surprised I have been so engrossed because I lost some interest in historical Cdramas with the flowing robes and ridiculous makeup, so this has been an action packed, thriller, beautifully shot, great ride.