What a lovely, thoughtful and patient drama. So much so that this poem by Claude Mackay says it all really:
After the Winter BY CLAUDE MCKAY
Some day, when trees have shed their leaves And against the morning’s white The shivering birds beneath the eaves Have sheltered for the night, We’ll turn our faces southward, love, Toward the summer isle Where bamboos spire the shafted grove And wide-mouthed orchids smile.
And we will seek the quiet hill Where towers the cotton tree, And leaps the laughing crystal rill, And works the droning bee. And we will build a cottage there Beside an open glade, With black-ribbed blue-bells blowing near, And ferns that never fade.
Cha Yun Taek has the best line in the final episode: “I guess you’re not a clingy family.” A fabulous trio of ladies when together and were able to resonate that family vibe and similarity. Of course our couples were delightful, each and every single one of them :)
A steady, watchable, start. The King has a high, visual punch, along with a range of characters that should see the story remain entertaining throughout. I also think our leads are doing just fine :)
I don't understand why people are having issues with this drama. Apparently the ratings were very low and they…
The level of introspection is astounding - in a very good way. We are getting to see how different people react to a particular situation. Our leads, despite their initial feelings and reactions, do revisit how they feel and who they are. One can see he needs to change, despite the prompting by miss one percent, and she is brave enough to confront her feelings and then pursue her path without going over the top. She does say what needs to be said, but she does it without ranting and raving.
Our other couple are more immediate - they respond quickly and don’t necessarily change how they respond to any given situation. One is quick to anger and continues on a smouldering path, the other is bubbly and apologetic for her actions, but persists anyway (her role here is also a pleasant change to her role in Voice).
As for Ji Soo, some people are like that re their angst (as you say, this was nicely stated), but just struggle with who they are sometimes. We tend to misjudge them.
In short, I think A Piece of Your Mind is very well written.
Romance in these type of dramas usually ruins it. Forced romance between leads only because they're good looking…
There relationship improves in eps 5&6. However, I finally dropped it after ep 8. The cat and mouse elements and the amount of misdirection became too much. Not a patch on the Mentalist though, which was a great show :)
Park Sung Woong - such an awesome performance and Jung Hye In is doing a great job, however at the end of episode 3 I’m quite underwhelmed by the story. The sci-fi tones including the technology and concepts are good.
I found ep 2 far more satisfying than ep 1 (it had great potential, but ended up being only so/so). I am not enjoying Gi-beom’s character or his storylines either. However, the other characters and storylines are entertaining.
If you are looking for a non stop action thrill ride that puts other zombie shows to shame, then Kingdom 2 is it. The high production values, endless ravenous living dead and deep breath holding moments continue on from Season One.
However, the first episode was disappointing after such a fabulous cliffhanger from season one. After such a fabulous build up, it seemed anti-climatic, but perhaps I am being too picky. Then, I found eps 2 and 3 weren’t bad, but despite all the action, great production values and interesting scenarios, somewhat lacking (and I was unhappy with the demise of some characters).
That being said, the second half comes into its own. The story was allowed to peak through and provide some good contrast to the unrelenting and overwhelming odds that our heroes kept facing.
The final episode was very good, with some explanations provided, with a look at post apocalyptic Joseon and a nice hook at the end that will bring a whole new dimension to Season Three. I will be there waiting.
I found the first two eps very watchable. Our leads are doing great and the main protagonist is doing what he always does best - exudes being a bad dude in a very calm way. I did find every now then the humour fell a bit flat re the darker elements, but that’s okay as overall show has a certain charm to it. The episodes are long, so you do get the chance to let it all soak in :)
I liked how APOYM started in the first episode, so I wasn’t expecting the Story’s direction to change the way it has. The second episode was thoughtful and packs a punch at the same time. Once the penny dropped, it all made sense to me. Thoughtful...
Overall, I liked the characters. There were some excellent portrayals in terms of emotion and the body language used. However, TMWYS, fell away after episode 7 for me after such an intriguing, grainy start. I think in part, this was due to the change in direction for Hyun Jae (moving out of the shadows so to speak. It was another divine performance nonetheless) and Hwa Young (who was an awesome character to start with). Some nice outtakes at the end that reveal all involved enjoyed making this show and were truly committed to the making of this drama.
This drama has a big heart. Get past the first six episodes and you are in for a treat on varying levels: a nice couple together, quirky bad guys, emergency services personnel and past trauma, some wonderful scenery and a good commentary on the effects of polluting the environment.
After the first four episodes, I have found Memorist equally interesting and frustrating at the same time. The story is a little off kilter and “Telepathy” being blamed all the time along with his long pauses is wearing a bit thin. It has a lot of potential though. The leads are doing a good job and I agree with others - keep their relationship professional:)
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After the Winter
BY CLAUDE MCKAY
Some day, when trees have shed their leaves
And against the morning’s white
The shivering birds beneath the eaves
Have sheltered for the night,
We’ll turn our faces southward, love,
Toward the summer isle
Where bamboos spire the shafted grove
And wide-mouthed orchids smile.
And we will seek the quiet hill
Where towers the cotton tree,
And leaps the laughing crystal rill,
And works the droning bee.
And we will build a cottage there
Beside an open glade,
With black-ribbed blue-bells blowing near,
And ferns that never fade.
Cha Yun Taek has the best line in the final episode: “I guess you’re not a clingy family.” A fabulous trio of ladies when together and were able to resonate that family vibe and similarity. Of course our couples were delightful, each and every single one of them :)
I like Weather is Fine equally. I watched Ep 14 today and it blew all the other episodes in that drams away - it was exceptional tv.
Our other couple are more immediate - they respond quickly and don’t necessarily change how they respond to any given situation. One is quick to anger and continues on a smouldering path, the other is bubbly and apologetic for her actions, but persists anyway (her role here is also a pleasant change to her role in Voice).
As for Ji Soo, some people are like that re their angst (as you say, this was nicely stated), but just struggle with who they are sometimes. We tend to misjudge them.
In short, I think A Piece of Your Mind is very well written.
However, the first episode was disappointing after such a fabulous cliffhanger from season one. After such a fabulous build up, it seemed anti-climatic, but perhaps I am being too picky. Then, I found eps 2 and 3 weren’t bad, but despite all the action, great production values and interesting scenarios, somewhat lacking (and I was unhappy with the demise of some characters).
That being said, the second half comes into its own. The story was allowed to peak through and provide some good contrast to the unrelenting and overwhelming odds that our heroes kept facing.
The final episode was very good, with some explanations provided, with a look at post apocalyptic Joseon and a nice hook at the end that will bring a whole new dimension to Season Three. I will be there waiting.