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Everything was going great… until episode 8.
I swear, episode 8 is like the Bermuda Triangle of Korean dramas — after that, the story either completely falls apart or keeps me hooked.Guess which one I got?
Yep. The curse of episode 8 is alive and well.
To sum it up in fewer words:Started strong. Then... not so much. I’m actually annoyed by how disappointing this was.
I knew I should've DNF'd, but
1) Only two episodes remained until the finale
and
2) Transmigration is one of my favorite genres.
I have to be honest — I really struggled with how to rate and review this.
The plot isn’t exactly groundbreaking — it's very predictable — but the relationship between the leads is genuinely fun. That’s actually the reason I’m giving it 5 stars. Despite all the flaws in the plot and especially the worldbuilding, the dynamic between Cha Seon Chaek and Yi Beon really worked for me.
The female lead isn’t annoying, just incredibly gullible. She’s just.. like a Disney character wandering into a horror movie. The male lead, on the other hand, seems irredeemable at first — he’s rude, violent, manipulative, and overall just an unpleasant, scowling human being. But if you look past all that (and squint a little), he’s kind of a cute, sad, walking red flag. He's clearly hurting — and emotionally constipated.
It started off well: fresh, funny, and easy to enjoy. Like an anime full of mischievous characters — some charming, some mean, some secretly evil. And then — BAM — things got real. Like, overdramatically real. Suddenly it felt like the whole world turned upside down.I haven’t read the original, so I was truly caught off guard. Wait, wait… What just happened?
It’s as if the writer had a checklist they were determined to complete:
Someone gets sick (Surprise)
Power struggles
Prince rivalry
Mysterious long-lost love from 15 years ago (because, of course)
Tedious family drama
Toxic best friend (of course)
Time travel/magical return to her original world
Mild identity crisis
His Majesty — completely manipulated, as tradition story.
A dramatic solar eclipse (because the CGI team needs something to do).
An unexpected return.
And of course, at least a few assassination attempts.
Did I miss something? Because somewhere between episodes, it turned into a cliché-packed soap opera that lost all its original charm. It became boring, frustrating, and painfully formulaic. Even a sweet ending wasn’t enough to redeem it.
And then it ended. Finally. I was relieved. This series had no right to be this bad.
I watched it. I finished it. I survived it.
Let’s never speak of it again.
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Imugi and I deserved better.
I went in thinking I’d love it — and honestly, I kind of did. At least in the beginning. But by the end? I don’t even know where to start.There are five things I really like:
Strawberries.
Climbing walls ( I want to be like Janja Garnbret)
Playing in the sea all day like an overcaffeinated dolphin
Angel Fruity Fair by Mugler (smells like happy)
Ghost stories
This is how little I need to be happy.
I like romance movies. I love stupid and fluffy romance movies that make me have teary eyes or even bawling my eyes (The notebook) out and rom coms are also Okey.
So by all logic, I should’ve adored this series.
But… yeah. About that.
The Short Version:
Overall, it wasn’t bad — there’s definitely an interesting story here — but I’m still a bit disappointed. The pacing dragged. It felt boring — unnecessarily stretched — and could’ve wrapped up in 10 episodes without losing anything important. I sound like a hater but I was really enjoying it at first the premise was nice and I liked the ghost and shamanic aspect but the execution was a bit weak and sadly there was just something missing — maybe the pull that connects you with the world and characters.
The Long Version:
It watching like your typical run-of-the-mill romance, but with fantasy elements as Imugi and ghosts. Reading the summary, I honestly thought this was going to be fantasy adventure with a shaman, magic, dragons etc. And honestly? The series had me in a chokehold during the first half. I was completely captivated by the setting and the characters. It was imaginative, fun, and pulled me in right away. I loved how we got to learn their backstories — it gave the world more depth and made it feel alive. I especially enjoyed the dynamic between the two leads — it had that "reluctant allies to lovers" vibe, which I’m always a sucker for.
But then… the second half happened.
The pacing slowed a lot (like… snail-on-vacation levels of slow), and the events started to feel repetitive.
Unfortunately, encounters with ghosts—one of the story's selling points—didn’t live up to expectations. They lacked tension which made them feel like a chore to get through a trial began, I found myself wishing it would end quickly. It’s a shame because they had so much potential to bring excitement to the story. It wasn't scary, it wasn't exciting, and it wasn't worrying. Worse than that though, the plot took a predictable turn—the exact one I hoped it wouldn’t—which made the final twist feel underwhelming and, honestly, pretty eye roll worthy. Lots of eye rolling.
Okay.
That didn't work out as long as I wanted. Anyways.
I cannot deny that it is beautifully filmed, and this is perhaps why I stayed with it for as long as I did despite feeling a bored by it. I was seduced by the cinematography. I think if the plot had been tightened, and so wasn't quite so long, it could have really worked better for me.
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I don’t even know what to say...
If I had 10 cents for every time I wanted to DNF this series, I'd have a thousand cents in my PayPal account!Sigh.
I feel some type of way…
I am disappointed.
Maybe it’s my mood?Maybe it’s work? Maybe it’s cause I’m thirsty?
I don’t even know.
This is like sitting down to eat the fruit salad I normally enjoy, but instead, I was served random ingredients mixed with cream and ice cream. I reluctantly ate it all because I knew my favorite fruits (strawberries) were in there somewhere, as long as I kept digging around for them.
I guess I should get to the series ha? Yeah, well that is something, and it can’t be denied that watching this is certainly an experience - Positive, negative, annoying, funny, stupid...somehow.
I’m waffling, thinking about fruit salad or whatever, but the truth is that I really don't have any strong opinions about this show. Mostly just bemused annoyances. I think I’m probably being too critical, because I didn’t even dislike this. Don’t get me wrong, it started well at first, but my enthusiasm quickly faded ( I want to listen to Faded...I'm faded, I'm faded. So lost, I'm faded, I'm faded.So lost, I'm faded).
Maybe I’m just annoyed because I thought the plot was doing one thing when actually just ended up doing another. I would say this was more of an romance serials sparkled with some very not hungry vampires.
I love vampire stories. I love romantic stories. I love vampires romantic stories. So, by the same logic, I should have liked show. If the universe was fair and rational, I would have loved it and given it ten stars. But it she is not fair.
But this series was not:
- funny
- scary
- compelling
- exciting
- populated by lovable characters (there was one and they killed him.)
It was:
- predictable
- the kind of clichés that feels like a trick
- centered the most boring one the romance I have ever watched
- sad yes, but mostly just exhausting
- this one was simply just too darn slow for me.
This is a sweet, hot, tiresome lengthy story.
Mark is basically a Rome god and Tong is basically Sleeping Beauty or something. OK, fine, one years ago, we all swoon for hot handsome engineers. Today, we swoon for hot vampire who have a personality and does not drink the golden blood.I guess my cynicism is showing.
Okay enought with the negative.
I'm a fan of the opening song. I love it. There is some sort of magic in this song. I am so obsessed with it. I could listen to it all day.
Тhis show just is not for me. But if this one has caught your eye, don't let my opinion sway you. So many people have loved this series and I’m just really sad I couldn’t. I started out expecting to love this story.
Final
The series started with a bang, but ended with a dang.Thank God it's over.
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I'm not mad, I'm just disappointed.
Maybe I should have watched Dune: Prophecy.I don't know.I absolutely adored the aesthetic of the show. The house, the lake, and the colors. I thought the aesthetic was the most creative part of this series.
I was ready to rate this 6 stars because the visually is beautiful and the music is amazing, but as I kept watching, the story lacked too much to retain my interest.
A dark tale of grief, mental health and loneliness. The concept was really good but the execution just didn't do it for me. Maybe my expectations were too high. But nothing can change the fact that this was a very unsatisfying series. There were parts I enjoyed ( but it wasn't enough to keep me on the edge of my seat) but there were parts which were simply put- so bland.
5 stars - because of the artists & the beauty.
It's always hard for me to give a low score, but... I guess I can't give more.
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I went into this series so so excited because it honestly sounds like it was made for me.
Note to self #1 – Just because I adore Your Name / Kimi no Na wa and Trash of the Count’s Family is one of my favorite books doesn’t mean I have to adopt every cousin in the genre.Note to self #2 – A cute poster is not a personality test. I can resist. I must resist.
Note to self #3 – “The more, the better” may work with chocolate, but not with Chinese dramas.
Yes… I’m judging myself. Harshly.
This series looked like the full package: transmigration, political drama,
family crisis, unspoken feelings, adventurous quests, secret identities, and romance. I should have liked it. But somewhere along the way… something just didn’t click.
What could go wrong?
Well, I don’t even know. It started off so promising — the costumes were stunning, and the music was lovely.
When I think of transmigration stories, I want to be swept away — something funny, original, and most importantly, compelling. That last part matters most, because even if the stakes aren’t high, there still needs to be depth, something that makes me care.
And for me, A Dream Within a Dream just never quite got there.
I was hooked by the first episode… and then it happened. The story just failed to keep me engaged — not in the middle, not even at the end, when things were supposed to be exciting.
It lacked that vital tension that drives a story forward. Without it, the momentum just died.And then came the ending. Honestly? Disappointing.
No
Everything was wrapped up too neatly — major conflicts resolved in an instant, no tension, no surprises, no emotional payoff. After such a long journey, it all felt hollow.
Not perfect, but hey – happy ending, so thanks!
Did I care about the characters? Sort of.
Nan Heng, the emotionally bruised prince with trust issues, had my whole heart.
Song Yi Meng? Well… she tried. I wanted to like her, but somehow her heroine energy got lost somewhere between episode 16 and my patience.
Chu Gui Hong - no thanks.
Maybe I’m just salty because of the prince.
Yes. Biases.
I could definitely see this story working better with 10 fewer episodes.
It wasn’t a bad series by any means — just not my type (at least not right now). This feels like the kind of show you watch in winter, when snow is gently falling, you’ve got hot chocolate in hand, and you're curled up under a blanket.
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I laughed. I gasped. I blushed. And honestly, I wish I could have a chat with the author.
This show is both fantastic and unsettling.It tells a story of community, privilege, manipulation, lies, sex, cheating—and probably everything else you can imagine. People are torn from their familiar world and plunged into the horror of a world dominated by red lines.
S-lines are dangerous.They are scary and terrifying. They’re like the lovechild of a neon sign and a truth serum.
You’re probably thinking:
"How dangerous can red lines be?"
Well, imagine going to a Coldplay concert with your secret lover. Cameras catch you, the world watches, the memes explode, you’re forced to resign—and your spouse has already called a divorce lawyer.
That’s how dangerous they are.
These bright red lines hover above people’s heads and reveal things no one wants exposed:
*The most intimate stories that everyone wants to keep to themselves—and not have become public knowledge.
*The S line is a bright red marker that characters wear above their heads, and there’s no way to hide it.
*The S line shows the direction to the people you’ve been intimate with.
*The S line is also a weapon in unscrupulous hands.
*The S line can be power—if you have the gift, or the glasses, to see it.
*The S line can be a curse—because let’s be honest, how many people actually want to know about their neighbor's sex life?
And this isn’t even a spoiler. You learn all this at the very beginning.
To be fair, there’s nothing wrong with the S-line...
(Okay, that’s a lie.)
Unless you’re a decent, honest person who respects others and doesn’t cheat. Because beyond all the drama, the S line shows you—and everyone else—exactly who you are. And worse: you see it too.
Surprisingly, the S line itself isn’t the main story.
It’s more of a looming threat in the background—life gets messy not because of the lines, but because of people.Because let’s face it, our world can still be jealous, patriarchal, homophobic, racist, and cruel.
When I started the series, I expected a thriller—mystery, supernatural elements, suspense.And sure, you could say it has all of that...But what I didn’t expect were the social messages woven into the story.
At times, it felt like reading a Clifford Simak novel—those endings where he spells out what’s right and what’s wrong, just in case you missed it.
There’s a lot going on: complicated relationships, moral pressure, characters tempted into things they never imagined doing. They’re scared, trapped, and don’t even realize it until it’s too late.
This review is more of a snapshot of my thoughts so far.
There is a crazy twist ending… I knew something was coming, but not that! The various plot twists at the end caught me by surprise WTF?!
I’m torn. On one hand, I’m furious. They didn’t answer the questions that haunted me the most. The kind of questions you carry with you when the episode ends and you're just staring into space, replaying scenes in your head. But on the other hand… I can feel Season 2 lurking in the shadows, grinning and whispering, “You think this is over?” And maybe it's not supposed to be. Maybe this story isn't about clean resolutions or easy answers. Maybe it's about consequences. About choices—messy, raw, intimate choices—and how they follow us like S line we can’t shake. Because in this world, the truth is visible. It hangs above your head like a scarlet brand. There’s no hiding, no pretending, no safe distance from your own reflection.
Something like that.
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You aren’t alone in there. I’m not alone out here. What’s your name?
I like movies about parallel universes, time travel, and space travel. Multiverse, string theory - give it to me. I have Michio Kaku's books on my bedside table.I love the german series Dark. I love it.I also like His dark materials, Everything everywhere all at once, Coherence, Todome no Kiss, Erased, Train ...I won’t list any more names.None.I wanted to love this so bad and i’m absolutely gutted that this series just isn’t for me. I’ll get to the point bc i have loads of things to say. So bear with me.
What I Liked:
This show started off good, like really good.
What i did end up enjoying were Cir and Phukan. They were both really careful and passionate. In all universes, hours and minutes.
The pajamas of Phukan. I want them all.
The opening song. It's great.
What I Didn't Like:
Moments dragged on & on. The same things happen over and over again, i wanted something different to finally happen.
A lot of talk for things that didn't matter. Highly repetitive. It was all the same stuff repeatedly.
Тhe ending seemed really rushed ant the twist about left me frustrated.
I found secondary characters pretty boring and I felt like everything I learned about them was just surface level stuff.
Cir ... fake liar, maybe even a stalker.Sorry, He is amazing but Mame always has to turn one character into a 'big red flag' so the other one can cry, making their whole relationship look like a joke. But I loved him.
I was just bored for 70% of this drama. Yes some interesting stuff does happen but I was bored.
So many things were left unexplained, i’m kinda mad ngl. like what was the point of mentioning them then?
The mother.She won't win the 'Mother of the Year' title.
The fiancée. I don't want to remember nothing, nothing.
Final Thoughts:
This show has no problems finding its audience, so i guess it’s just not for me.
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I strongly believe like this was created to appeal to me specifically.
First thing I have to say, where is the sequel?! I need season two now!If I had to describe this show in one word it would be fun. If you love funny, emotional, gay, character-driven fantasy…. I highly recommend checking this out.
The beginning of this show is fascinating, and there are some laugh-out-loud moments. There are some elements of this series which are borderline reality, and that is really the fantasy that I love best. ОК. This wasn't necessarily unique, and yet it's so imaginative.
The main plot treads some well-known ground, but I find that’s really where the main positive element comes in, sometimes stories don’t need to utterly surprise us to be worth. There is a lot of creativity on display in the smaller details - the music, the costumes, the magic, the problems that need to be solved and the ways it allows the characters to interact.
I found it well-written and fleshed out. It doesn't have an overabundance of explanation and details, but nor does it have a big of plotholes.
The pacing is a bit too slow. For example, romance is incredibly slow burn, and I would have liked it to have progressed a little further by the end.
Overall I speak gush about this series all day but just know it is was utterly funny, charming and delightful from beginning to end.
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He forgot to read "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu
Well, it's complicated.Let me try to explain. The plot was intricate and creative. The characters are all high calibre. However, I found that having finished the series I was unsure if I really enjoyed it or not.
Good storyline, great cliffhanger at the end, plot twists and boring games. It was a good story, just not quite what I was hoping for.
I really enjoyed Squid Game1 and was very excited to watch the sequel. Unfortunately, I found myself really struggling with this series. The atmosphere and tension that made season 1 so compelling is sadly largely absent here. It was well thoughtfully and very obviously well written out and executed, but for me it was too much slowly. It felt kinda dull for most of the show and didn’t really catch my attention until about 3 episode in.
There are some characters and relationships that I liked, but honestly so much of this just fell so disappointingly flat for me.
I guess that is all a matter of personal taste, though.
I'd really like to rate this season one higher, as it had a lot of interesting stuff I enjoyed in it.
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Did i just finish this story or this story finished me?
One of the easiest 10-star ratings I’ve given in ages. So I loved everything about this series. That's it the review.OК ОК
Kidding I have thoughts!
I liked characters and their story. Different point of view is used, which helps us to get into the hearts of the characters.Their feelings, their connection, friendship, support and chemistry between them … all felt so real. I liked both Saint and Shin. Both have overcome some anxious stuff in their past and had different ways to deal with that but yet they made the perfect couple ....uh uh friends and balanced each other out. OK. They are friends. They are the best of friends.
GMM believes in this???
Ohh lord have mercy ...just friends, just classmates, just neighbors.You get to see them bicker and banter (their banter was insane, one of a kind ), learn eachother by pushing buttons, flirt and they take care of each other. The chemistry was off the charts. My heart was skipping beats in a way that probably wasn’t healthy. This story ticked all my BL wishes and I can't gush enough about how much I enjoyed it. OK. I miss the kisses but I can survive it. Maybe...
The plot itself is set at a great pace with a little of everything. I get that build up I long for but also get snippets of side characters that complement the story giving you a little hope at the possibilities of their futures. A little angst and suspense, bickering and banter and some real emotional moments that had my eyes leaking a many tears.
That’s not all that’s to it though, High School Frenemy also excellently highlights friendship and positive teacher-student relationships. I am inclined to say, that what this story emphasizes is the love found in companionship, in whatever form that may take.
Another aspect which makes this story fantastic is that the characters have realistic flaws and shortcomings, which makes the story and character dynamics so much more interesting and relatable.
Their actions stem from their own experiences, doubts, and motivations, so you’ll always think, “Well, I get why they did that”.
Story - Once upon a time, two friends...… or something else entirely?
Acting/Cast - It's almost impossible to find a criticism for ... OK I am biased and please forgive me.
Music The song by Sky&Nani listens like listening to the favorite songs during a car drive. I hum away with the highs and the lows, drum with your fingers on the steering wheel, and turn volume button louder and louder while smiling and I'm trying to sing the lyrics.
Rewatch Value - Can I watch this series again for the first time? Can the aliens come and do that little luminous thing, so I can forget and watch it again?
Overall this story was very intense, captivating and moving. I enjoyed getting to see these characters and loved the finale of the story, it put a huge smile on my face.
PS
Chatjen was also amazing... He was a strong, kind, sweet, incredibly good and and I love him so much.
PS1
They sold it as a bromance, but I bought it as BL
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Scooby-Doo, where are you!?
I liked. I liked it a lot. Filled with high jinks both terrorizing and hilarious, Peaceful Property is the ultimate modern take on Ghostbusters.What started as a small plot to exorcism turned into this grand adventure between this complete lovable group of friends! These ghost hunters is Everything! First of all, they're hilarious, with banter and quips that you can't get enough of. Second, they have their ups and downs that make it all seem so human! Third, their friendship is just so real and sincere! And fourth, they stick together, work together and ... I mean, they do their first spooky investigation together. I want to join!!! Fifth, this show hosts such a diverse cast of characters that is just so necessary and heartwarming to see! The characters are well-developed, and despite the whirlwind of events, it’s easy to get caught up in their stories.
What I loved most about this series was is the way it keeps you so engaged the entire time! Seriously, there's never a dull moment! Each episode is packed with action, suspense, and enough twists to make your head spin. There isn't ever a lull.
This was such a thrill from start to finish, like I couldn’t put it down!
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I have to admit I have some mixed feelings after finishing this one.
Was it a bit dramatic? Yes. Was there angst? Yes. Passion and romance? Absolutely.There were definitely parts I enjoyed, and I liked the ending, but literallyanything that is not the main couple, I couldn't have given any less of a fuck about. Like I'm being so honest, anything that didn't directly involve Tongrak and Mahasamut as a couple, I didn't care about.The characters were cute, Tongrak was tsunderet. I preferred Mahasamut, I adored him, honestly. He is just so adorable.Look, this story is cute, annoyingand sexy. It's straightforward and low-stakes. As with MAME's previous show, it doesn't necessarily do anything remarkable or revolutionary, but there's nothing wrong with that.
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"The law doesn't have heart."
Oh my heart!Truly loved this! I fell in love with the story of what’s happening, how it’s told and everything else’s in between. This is everything I expected it to be from start to end! It's quite intense and fast-paced from the start. It kept my interest and had me on the edge of my seat.
I enjoyed this even with the emotional damage I experienced. I would recommend this to anyone who’s into both genres thriller and romance
I wasn’t sure how Wasan and Kan would work things out. Things look rather complex at the start of this story and the characters seem to be thrown into one impossible situation after another throughout the time. This show had plenty of suspense to keep things moving along and there were quite a few times that I was worried about the safety of some of my favorite characters.
The ending is...
The most perfect ending for an amazing series, even though I'm still sad & emotionally destroyed by it.
Let me know what you think!
It is truly an amazing story that keeps you intrigued the entire time!
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Very cute but predictable
I really don’t know how I feel about this one. It’s one of those series that left me conflicted about how to rate it. On the one hand, it’s cute and fluffy; on the other, it’s boring and a bit annoying.Deep breath
Okay. I’m not saying it was bad—it wasn’t! But it was definitely slow at times. The beginning hooked me right in, all sweet and soft, and then… it kind of wandered off. I thought it had fallen asleep. And just when I was about to give up—boom! Something happened, my heart did a little flip, and before I knew it, I was reading the novel because I had to know what happened next. (Patience? Never heard of her.)
There’s nothing too complicated or surprising—just a slow story about a boy with life problems meeting another boy with life problems, and together they slowly untangle their messes. Simple, but kind of lovely in its own way. The main characters weren’t perfect, but that’s what made them feel real. They made mistakes, they learned, and that made me root for them. It felt like a cozy Hallmark movie—cute, funny, sweet, and honestly very pretty to watch.
There were a lot of things I really liked: the characters had depth, their motivations made sense, the change of setting was refreshing, and the natural scenery was gorgeous. But I’ll be honest: if it wasn’t about Jom and Yo as a couple, I just didn’t care much. Screaming girls, two idiots trying to stir up trouble in the village, classmates fighting, family drama, annoying brothers… nope. I just wanted more of the soft moments between the leads.
And oh, Jom and Yo… they were precious. I don’t usually go for slow romances, but these two won me over. I loved that the show took its time to tell the story properly. I appreciated that it showed a lot of happiness throughout, not just in the final episode. I liked how the two of them communicated about their problems, supported each other, and stayed honest. Watching them grow closer and explore their emotions was a joy.
I laughed, I giggled, I even got a little teary. The hopeless romantic in me was living. Their chemistry was amazing—they were sweet, respectful, and mature, which made them so easy to love. Part of me wanted to give them 10 stars just for being that wholesome. I really wanted to give the whole thing 10 stars just for them. But then I remembered all the filler, and I sighed.
So yeah, overall: very cute. Not life-changing, but definitely not bad.
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A tale of choices, sacrifices, and second chances... just not quite what I was hoping for.
Yeon Si Eun has reached the breaking point—feeling like he's run out of options, he's determined to end it all...or not. He’s caught in a harrowing spiral of regret and desperation. Trapped between the need of redemption and the weight of guilt and He must confront his choice.You feel Yeon Si Eun pain, his desperation, and the oppressive darkness of the world he who surrounds him.Weak Hero Class 2 is a series for second chances, wrong choices, and the devastating outcomes of human avarice.This show is more than just a violence story. It’s a reflection on choices, desires, sacrifices and realityHe the asking spectators to consider to consider - I if given a second chance, would we truly make other decisions, or are we doomed to repeat the same steps? However, the spectators can expect a story filled with dynamic characters and blood.
Judging from season 1, I thought I'd either absolutely eat this up or it would be lacking depth.It was definitely something in between. I didn't know what was happeningt when I went into it (I haven't read the Webtoon), but it's safe to say this didn't blow my world away. I love season 1 and I just wish the execution was a bit different. I'm very into friendship stories, so I'm sad I couldn't like this more. This is a story with near non-stop action, and the violence scenes are pretty much the only reason why this gets 7,5 stars instead of 7. The portrayal of violence and its suffocating grip was raw and powerful, capturing the inability to make the right choice.
So, а random chance encounter with the wrong person can change the entire course of your whole life....
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