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Korean Drama 'Squid Game Season Three' is the final season of the popular and viral series.The story takes off right from where the second season ended, as they were part one and part two. However, this time, the series was a repetition of the first one with no real surprise. The ending, though shocking, was the only thing that made sense for the plot.
The characters, moreover, were not impactful, and everyone died too quickly for the viewer to have any emotional connection with them. Also, a lot of them were just stereotypes that were already seen in the first season, as were the villains. The side stories, moreover, were boring and, in the end, didn't really add anything to the plot but were only there to fill the gaps and to make the episodes longer.
Finally, the performances were all enjoyable.
So, overall, three out of ten.
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What was nice and entertaining about this show was the family. They created a nice family environment, with a nice web of human relationships. The character development was pretty good and well made as well, with the switch from career goals to family goals for the main character. The performances were really good too.
However, the story was predictable and so the twists were easy to guess. It was also a plot that has been made into a drama countless of times, just with a few other genres in the mix. The pace got slower towards the ending and so there were some boring scenes.
So, overall, five out of ten.
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Korean Drama '' Squid Game Season 2 '' is the long awaited sequel to the highly popular Netflix survival drama.The series this time was a hot mess, with the story not being cohesive and being divided into three parts: A) the one where the main hero was trying to find a way in, B) the one where the hero is in and it serves as a reminder of what the first season offered and C) the big heist-like revolution. That final part was when things got interesting, but, alas, it ended too suddenly, hence, it made the whole season feel like a blunt prequel to the action second season that is yet to come, especially since part one and two were boring and had nothing new to offer.
Finally, the performances were all enjoyable by everyone in the stellar cast.
So, overall, five out of ten.
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Korean Drama " Curtain Call " is a family melodrama with a sweet and emotional story.The drama does a great job of presenting the relationship between the grandmother who is trying to heal her old wounds, and her fake grandson, who discovers that he is yearning for a family as well.
On the other hand, there were some things that the drama handled awkwardly. The romance, for instance. It was unnecessary and shifted the focus from the family drama to the couple, who were cute together, yes, but most of the time the female lead thought that the male lead was A) her cousin, and B) a married man. The love triangle was, moreover, doomed from the start.
Also, the situation with the real grandson was oddly managed. For some reason, and even though the drama kept pointing out that he wasn't really a bad person, they also wanted the audience to love the male lead more than him. At least, they gave an almost proper ending for everyone in the end.
The performances, finally, were all great by everyone in the cast.
So, overall, six out of ten.
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Japanese Drama " Alice in Bordeland Season Two " keeps the same atmosphere of the first season, but it's not as intense.The main problem with the sequel is the tempo. When they present the games and the emotional impact of the whole situation on the characters, the series is pretty interesting and enjoyable. However, most of the games are rushed by in fast paced edits, while the whole story feels incohesive, jumping from one storyline to another.
The ending, on the other hand, was masterfully handled and quite dark but hopeful at the same time.
The performances, finally, were all great, just like the first season.
So, overall, six out of ten.
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Korean movie " 20th Century Girl " is a romantic comedy with a bittersweet feeling.The story is masterfully presented, by utilizing the misunderstanding twist and making it work. It is youthful, nostalgic, and presents a sweet love story.
The performances, in addition, were all great by all the actors and actresses in the cast. But the leading lady stole the show admittedly.
However, the ending could have been handled better, as it left a lot of plot holes and it wasn't as good as the rest of the movie. Not that the conclusion wasn't interesting, but it wasn't explained. Rather, it was rushed.
So, overall, eight out of ten.
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Korean Drama " Ultimate Weapon Alice " is a noir action drama.The series creates the right atmosphere, dark and intriguing, just like a spy movie. It keeps that noir atmosphere right till the very ending.
The start is also pretty intense, as the mystery of each character slowly unravels, with some flashbacks here and there. There is also a comedy tone to the story.
On the other hand, the drama is to short. Thus, the story is rushed and the relationships between the characters aren't that smoothly developed and matured.
The performances were pretty great though.
So, overall, six out of ten.
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Korean Drama "Adult Trainee" is a short drama that sets itself apart from the rest of short school dramas because it deals with more taboo ish issues, especially the sexual awakening of the students. However, and even though the mood was light and fun, the stories weren't equally enjoyable.Admirably, the second one was the best, with a good couple that had chemistry, along with an intense romance. The first story, on the other hand, was cute, but concluded rather awkwardly. The third one had potential, but the ending that was given to it could have been better.
Other than that, the drama had nice performances and a good pace.
So, overall, 6 out of 10.
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Korean Drama "Happiness" is a dystopian drama that feels, nevertheless, close to home. The drama doesn't focus too much on the horror aspect, with the zombie-like disease, that could have been easily overused with loads of gory scenes and bloodbath.Rather, the drama opted for a more character-centric story, with the focus being maintained on the neighbors and their dynamics when a crisis hits home. The addition of the corporation mystery, along with the family drama, were all a nice touch that added more twists to the main plot.
However, the drama missed making the conclusion clear, or more dramatic. Everything was actually too conveniently solved when everyone was straggling to come to a conclusion all throughout the drama. Also, the drama felt like it was missing something, like the story needed something more to leave a bigger impact.
Nonetheless, the performances were great and aided the entertainment value of the drama a lot. The CGI were also well made.
So, overall, 6.5 out of 10.
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Korean Drama "The Silent Sea" is a decent attempt to create a post-apocalyptic drama with loads of suspense and thriller factors.And for sure, the drama keeps things edgy and suspenseful till the very last minute. The viewer is thrown straight away into the action, with the earth struggling to find water to support the needs of the population, and a scientist is forced to leave the planet. And there is a nudging feeling that something is off right up when the team lands on the moon and goes into the base. That feeling is maintained all throughout the story. In addition, the mystery that is formed and solved is well constructed, well presented, and perfectly paced. It gives small cheese bites throughout the episodes, and it concludes everything nicely in the final one.
However, the drama leaves a lot of things out. The condition of the earth and the dystopian current situation is not well explained and just given as a fact rather than something that needs more exploration. The characters are also the losers of the mystery-thriller focused story. There are some flashbacks that indicate some short of past and personalities, but other than those, the characters are left as blank ones that were acting on based on their initial introductions. The CGI, moreover, were bad and almost ruined the atmosphere of the drama at times.
On the other hand, the performances were top notch, as expected by top tier actors and actresses.
So, overall, 7.5 out of 10.
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Korean Drama 'My Name' is a mini-series with a noir story and an action-packed mood.The story starts pretty strongly, with a character-driven plot, and it centers around the main lead and her connections with those around her while being triggered by the revenge she vows to execute if she finds her father's killer. However, the story gets predictable quite quickly. The timeline, also, was not handled that great, something that applies to the dream scenes as well.
The drama actually needed more time to be properly developed, as the short length meant a rushed progress of the story as well. Still, the atmosphere was there and the action scenes were masterfully executed. The romance could have been omitted though, as the strongest relationship of the drama was that between the main lead and her father's friend, which was also the dramatic factor of the plot.
Finally, the performances were excellent by everyone in the cast.
So, overall, 6.5 out of 10.
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" My Fuxxxxx Romance " is one of the more mature themed Global Playlist dramas and it explores a wide variety of human relationships. However, the short length of it didn't allow for those themes to be well explored and in depth.The story kicks in with throwing the viewer straight into the action, making you feel like the guy who pressed the FWB button on his profile without knowing what it stood for. The drama quickly moves on, after introducing the main cast, though the fatal attraction between the male lead and the female was kind of off. The rest of it went by in a frantic speed, till we reached the final collition and the concution. So, yes, the story is too quick and brushes off many things that could have aided to the development of the story.
Still, the filmography was spot on, dark, seductive and mysterious. It had this thriller feeling to it, keeping things suspenseful. The performances were pretty good too. Finally, the OST were spot on.
So, overall, 6 out of 10.
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" My Bubble Tea " is a pretty fun drama to watch.Light and fluffy, it keeps things simple, without adding unnecessary drama to the plot. The love triangle was sweet and interesting, with many plot twists, but with a solid ending. And, truly, the drama does its best to be fresh and not to have things get boring, as it kept being interesting till the final episode.
The mood of the drama was accompanied by nice performances from everyone in the cast, but, especially from the leading lady, who was a delight to watch, funny and energetic.
So, overall, eight out of ten.
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