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Story : not new storyline. Story could have been much improved by fewer eps of stretching. This is a story of character development, maturing and life lessons that limped to the finish line. Even with the delay strategy was done completed however it had potential to be powerful.Cast: ML & FL had the correct chemistry. The rest of cast played their roles appropriately.
Music: okay
Overall: ML carried this drama with believable development. I skipped several eps due to stagnation. Got to finish line with the final eps nosediving into blerg.
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Acting/Cast: The entire cast was well chosen and perform off the charts. Dir HAN was sublime, cunning and ruthless- perfect as a antihero. Not one disappointment.
Music: Well done and fitting.
RW: Yes!
Overall: This story was had flavors of Christie and Tey, golden age mystery writers who were able to write timeless tales of dysfunctional, greed, deceit wrapped around cultural norms. If you are looking for a drama with less sweet and more substance, this might engage you. Must admit the beginning eps almost got me to drop due to the std trope of rich & entitled asshats getting away with murder & crushing the working man. Well, that's how they got rich right? Go deeper into the eps and you will find yourself hooked on the fulcrum character, she's amazing!
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Relatable & mature romance
Thank you drama overlords for offering us a drama for viewers of many points in life without the silliness.Story- not new just laser focused on competitive education and it cause & effects.
Actors - ML&FL were matched well, loved the pairing and their development. Other characters had developed into tolerable humans, parents and friends post major detours.
Music - never got in way of storytelling. Loved it
RW - yes… when need a decent & heartwarming story.
Watch if looking for mature acting & smooth storylines.
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Action - Historical ?
Since I’m Covid bound, getting to explore all kinda of drama-movies. Sometimes a“blerg” or SURPRISE 🎉.If you’re looking for high action to entertain your Covid frustrations, this felt fun and good.
Story: if looking for kungfu action, and no triangles of miscommunication, evil eunuchs or love starved palace maids, Watch this!
A/C: solid action fellas ready and happy to kick butt for country! The female assassins were bada** also.
M: modernized and fitting
RW: depending on Covid results maybe. Not a problem.
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Actors - Chris & Ivy had chemistry yet the entire time was wasted on weak story-line devaluing their acting. Cast of SL wins most annoying human. Cast acting was mediocre.
Music - on point not anything memorable
RW - NO! NO! even a blistering hot as hades or snows of epic keeping me in will NOT entice me to do this again.
Overall - Easy 16eps show made into 22eps. All the while pissing off the viewers with weakest ending and gaping story holes.. Notice they have a special... DANG just put a fork in it... Chris W deserved better.
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Acting: this cast was amazingly cast. MaleLead (ML)_ slick-smart-badasser; FL_smooth-savvy/smart-badasser = perfect pairing; FVillian: dang she is amazing an ice queen-ruthless-narcissistic. She's kicked it up several levels from her BOF evilness_ DANG!; MVillian: this thug grows on you. He is a street thug who's kicking with power, thug/gang style. Evil, ruthless and well portrayed.
Music: it all FIT- well done!
Re-Watch: yes
Overall: Thugs - politicians portrayed as seamless puzzles pieces completing the picture, much like our global present day "power-thug" political landscape. The transition from politician to thug or visa versa, we the common citizen are simple fodder. Lots of lessons taught in this drama,if considering career changes. Final note: one of the better Kdramas in a LONG time!
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If you have watched any of the Clooney's OCEANS trilogy and loved it, you will certainly enjoy this movie. It's all about the grif and some revenge ...
Music - Acting - Story-line: Korean Oceans. Well done! Great Saturday night flick for those who need a bit more action in their flicks...
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Caution: if you have recently broken-up, this might NOT be the best on the other hand, if you are in a place to see yourself in these characters - go for it.
About mid-point, I wanted to kick her in the pants and say, get over it girlie. Go to work, clean-up and move on - glad to know others in the film agreed.
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Story: timeless and ever told saga of power for the BIG chair - no man, woman or child or LOVE will hinder that drive. Costuming & scenes were amazing and vivid.
Actors: the main leads had sizzling chemistry (wishing for a fulfillment) with all the actors cast perfectly for their roles - each and everyone. The emperor was one of my most favorite characters. Love mature actors!
Music: fit the mood and time and not overbearing.
Summary: was this perfect drama? No, it sagged in some spots, technically jumpy, storytelling seemed overly convoluted - confusing at times. YET, the main actor -KC introduction into the drama portrayed a deeply complex and tormented man in search. Thus I was hooked. This is a long drama, and well worth the time . "With smart people, you must be strategic." This drama was one heck of a go - chess game.
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