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I Liked This Show A Lot
My Troublesome Star is a comedy that deals with a number of blights on society at the moment including the pimping out of underage girls (celebrities in training), how people become forgotten and fall through the cracks and difficult but unforgiving families, acquaintances and friends.
Uhm Jung Hwa plays Im Se Ra very well. Her ability to transform from a down trodden actresses of yesteryear to rebound with grace and beauty, a delight. Sung Seung Heon does what he always does and makes it look easy as the demoted detective and undercover manager.
The OTP are fabulous together, Their relationship began 25 years ago, was lost due to events beyond their control and then reunited through suspicious circumstances. They have some funny moments, heartfelt moments and awkward moments.
The young versions of the OTP deserve a special shout out - perhaps even their own show.
The other main leads and supporting actors are superb. Their ability to be funny, disagreeable or grotesque round out and make the show. The second couple in this regard almost steal the show and are given substantial air time.
Some have said it’s not well written. I disagree. For comedians to be as good as they are in this show, the writing has to be very good. The show leaned in enough on the uncomfortable subjects without being heavy handed.
The epilogues after each episode are so well done. Make sure to watch the final one because it has a range of out takes in it that are a nice collection of behind the scenes.
All in all, My Troublesome Star was an unexpected delight.
Uhm Jung Hwa plays Im Se Ra very well. Her ability to transform from a down trodden actresses of yesteryear to rebound with grace and beauty, a delight. Sung Seung Heon does what he always does and makes it look easy as the demoted detective and undercover manager.
The OTP are fabulous together, Their relationship began 25 years ago, was lost due to events beyond their control and then reunited through suspicious circumstances. They have some funny moments, heartfelt moments and awkward moments.
The young versions of the OTP deserve a special shout out - perhaps even their own show.
The other main leads and supporting actors are superb. Their ability to be funny, disagreeable or grotesque round out and make the show. The second couple in this regard almost steal the show and are given substantial air time.
Some have said it’s not well written. I disagree. For comedians to be as good as they are in this show, the writing has to be very good. The show leaned in enough on the uncomfortable subjects without being heavy handed.
The epilogues after each episode are so well done. Make sure to watch the final one because it has a range of out takes in it that are a nice collection of behind the scenes.
All in all, My Troublesome Star was an unexpected delight.
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