Two episodes in, it's really too early to decide anything, but the ratings deter the quality. The synopsis does make this sound like a silly show--how do noodles and revenge possibly mix, right? Not to mention the fact that this drama is redundantly titled. Although everything about the premise speaks ridiculousness, the actuality is that this is turning out to be a suspenseful masterpiece.
This drama's greatest strength lies in its story, execution, and antagonist. The story's mainly occured in the past with a significant amount of time on the actions of the antagonist from child to adult, but that allows viewers to somewhat understand a man who's trying to fill a void with...something, through totally wrong means. Much praise to actor Jo Jae Hyeon here, who's outdoing it with his facials. The other characters(including the protagonist, of course) are also intriguing people, and the bonds and emotion running throughout get me straight in the gut.
The interactions are dramatic(in a good way), and the plot is coherent. The pacing fits like a glove, and we get a filled backstory in just 2 episodes. There's also nothing frustrating (to give an example, I sometimes got so annoyed with Remember: Son's War's plot) and I love all the characters, even if they're evil. I can't wait to see how this revenge plays out.
Even if it's dark, it's got some lighter moments and we can see the two lovelines starting already. But the bottom line is, If you like a revenge thriller that somehow mixes in noodles, this will be super enjoyable. Otherwise, this probably isn't your cup of tea. Either way, this is one I definitely wouldn't pass up on.
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