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Interesting concept but failed execution
Overall, "The Witch" was pretty underwhelming. The premise was intriguing, and the mystery had potential, but the execution left a lot to be desired. The pacing dragged, and the repetitive scenes made it feel like the story was constantly stalling rather than progressing. Instead of meaningful character development, we got multiple flashbacks that didn’t add much, making the episodes feel bloated.
I understand the original source material is short, but if they were going to expand it, they should have focused on adding depth rather than just stretching scenes out. The second couple’s romance felt rushed and unconvincing, and even the main leads’ relationship lacked emotional weight. Mijeong’s feelings for Dongjin never felt fully realized, and her final confession came off more as an obligation than true love.
The show had its moments, and I wouldn’t call it a complete waste of time, but it struggled to keep its momentum. If they had trimmed the unnecessary repetition, this could have been a much tighter and more engaging 4-to-6 episode drama. Fair to say, I am pretty disappointed after the strong premise.
I understand the original source material is short, but if they were going to expand it, they should have focused on adding depth rather than just stretching scenes out. The second couple’s romance felt rushed and unconvincing, and even the main leads’ relationship lacked emotional weight. Mijeong’s feelings for Dongjin never felt fully realized, and her final confession came off more as an obligation than true love.
The show had its moments, and I wouldn’t call it a complete waste of time, but it struggled to keep its momentum. If they had trimmed the unnecessary repetition, this could have been a much tighter and more engaging 4-to-6 episode drama. Fair to say, I am pretty disappointed after the strong premise.
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