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It's Not Strange, It's Perfection: Why 52 Episodes Flew By
Oh, what a journey it's been!
It's been a hot minute since I actually wanted to spill my thoughts on a drama, mostly because, well, I'm probably just a bit lazy. Or maybe, just maybe, nothing truly spectacular has crossed my screen. But after dedicating a solid 52 hours of my precious life to a pre-2020 family saga, I practically leapt for my keyboard. And let me tell you, friends, this one is pure PERFECTION and absolute GOLD.
Now, you might think I've watched one too many dramas, or perhaps I'm just getting on in years, but I've somehow stumbled into the glorious world of KBS family dramas. You know, those shows that give American daytime TV like "The Bold and the Beautiful" or "Days of Our Lives" a run for their money? They're long, yes, but they have this incredible way of just growing on you. And if you, like me, hail from a big family, these dramas feel less like a show and more like a live-action replay of your own life unfolding right there on screen.
My path to this particular masterpiece was, shall we say, unconventional. After devouring "The Art of Negotiation," I was itching to know who was behind such a well-crafted story. Turns out, it was the same brilliant mind responsible for "Something in the Rain" and "One Spring Night." Then, a title on the list by the same director practically winked at me and it was "My Father is Strange" Naturally, I pressed play, and there he was, Lee Joon, doing everything an actor should do. Did I care that it was 52 episodes long? Not one bit! I soldiered on, and let me tell you, there wasn't a single dull moment. Not a single reason to even think about hitting that skip-forward button.
While the entire cast was phenomenal, two characters absolutely carried this drama on their shoulders: Ahn Joong-hee, brought to life by the incredibly talented Lee Joon, and Byeon Hye-yeong, played with fierce brilliance by Lee Yu-ri.
My Father is Strange is like a super-sized slice of life. By the time episode 52 rolls around, you're not just a viewer; you're practically a full-fledged member of the family. You've laughed with them, cried with them, felt their heartache, and celebrated their joys. You've lived through all their life's wild events right alongside them. The story itself was refreshingly straightforward, and each episode wrapped up with more life lessons than lingering questions.
It's been a hot minute since I actually wanted to spill my thoughts on a drama, mostly because, well, I'm probably just a bit lazy. Or maybe, just maybe, nothing truly spectacular has crossed my screen. But after dedicating a solid 52 hours of my precious life to a pre-2020 family saga, I practically leapt for my keyboard. And let me tell you, friends, this one is pure PERFECTION and absolute GOLD.
Now, you might think I've watched one too many dramas, or perhaps I'm just getting on in years, but I've somehow stumbled into the glorious world of KBS family dramas. You know, those shows that give American daytime TV like "The Bold and the Beautiful" or "Days of Our Lives" a run for their money? They're long, yes, but they have this incredible way of just growing on you. And if you, like me, hail from a big family, these dramas feel less like a show and more like a live-action replay of your own life unfolding right there on screen.
My path to this particular masterpiece was, shall we say, unconventional. After devouring "The Art of Negotiation," I was itching to know who was behind such a well-crafted story. Turns out, it was the same brilliant mind responsible for "Something in the Rain" and "One Spring Night." Then, a title on the list by the same director practically winked at me and it was "My Father is Strange" Naturally, I pressed play, and there he was, Lee Joon, doing everything an actor should do. Did I care that it was 52 episodes long? Not one bit! I soldiered on, and let me tell you, there wasn't a single dull moment. Not a single reason to even think about hitting that skip-forward button.
While the entire cast was phenomenal, two characters absolutely carried this drama on their shoulders: Ahn Joong-hee, brought to life by the incredibly talented Lee Joon, and Byeon Hye-yeong, played with fierce brilliance by Lee Yu-ri.
My Father is Strange is like a super-sized slice of life. By the time episode 52 rolls around, you're not just a viewer; you're practically a full-fledged member of the family. You've laughed with them, cried with them, felt their heartache, and celebrated their joys. You've lived through all their life's wild events right alongside them. The story itself was refreshingly straightforward, and each episode wrapped up with more life lessons than lingering questions.
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