Surprisingly Disappointing
I was really looking forward to this series, for the main reason of the strong cast that was involved. I'm a fan of all three protagonists in this series, but I have to say it turned out to be a disappointment ... not so much for the acting, but just the general story itself.
The first 30 minutes are really silly, but you eventually start getting a serious tone in the story. It took most of the first episode before you see Kim Bum, so glad he finally showed up. He kind of filled in what the drama was missing at that point. I just wish he had a bigger role throughout the drama. Hyo Seop normally plays great roles, judging by his past performances, but this character of Hae Seok is so angry and boring for so much of the series, it becomes rather annoying to watch him. I think the first time he shows positive emotions, like a smile, is the end of episode 5. It just didn't seem to be his kind of acting we're used to.
Episode 6 is definitely the pinnacle episode of the series. It's when the story truly turns into a good drama ... but it really takes a long time to get to that point. From there till the very end, it is worth watching. The cast seems to gel together and the chemistry is finally showing a great blend with everyone. I'm sure some people didn't stick it out that long, but if you do, it is worth it.
The final episode does do a great job at wrapping things up in the way you were hoping. All antagonists get the retribution they deserve, and the protagonists get their happy endings in different ways.
All in all, it was good, but I was expecting so much more.
The first 30 minutes are really silly, but you eventually start getting a serious tone in the story. It took most of the first episode before you see Kim Bum, so glad he finally showed up. He kind of filled in what the drama was missing at that point. I just wish he had a bigger role throughout the drama. Hyo Seop normally plays great roles, judging by his past performances, but this character of Hae Seok is so angry and boring for so much of the series, it becomes rather annoying to watch him. I think the first time he shows positive emotions, like a smile, is the end of episode 5. It just didn't seem to be his kind of acting we're used to.
Episode 6 is definitely the pinnacle episode of the series. It's when the story truly turns into a good drama ... but it really takes a long time to get to that point. From there till the very end, it is worth watching. The cast seems to gel together and the chemistry is finally showing a great blend with everyone. I'm sure some people didn't stick it out that long, but if you do, it is worth it.
The final episode does do a great job at wrapping things up in the way you were hoping. All antagonists get the retribution they deserve, and the protagonists get their happy endings in different ways.
All in all, it was good, but I was expecting so much more.
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