Xerophytes

Royce Cabrera is fuckin hot

I've watched way too many gore or shows with a lot of love/sex scenes, and this series is actually tame in comparison and actually the scenes are with purpose. So many TV shows out there, specifically American, where the intention is more to lure audience in rather than develop specific character's story.

I recently finished watching Bad Guys and it really annoys the heck out of me when the show is specifically a heavy action drama then they will have blur every after scene. It takes away the atmosphere and moment for me.

I know tho that this show is not going to be a cup of tea for everyone. Well, it's not going to be, since it plays in the same genre as Hostel, Saw, Battle Royale. And I applaud this, because if it was a genuine Korean series, it will be much softer and tamer. I like series that are bold. lol

"But the useless murdering & there's nothing to learn from it except not to trust anyone easily or teamwork in tug of war task. Lol, that things can be taught through some simpler and good concepts too. "

I dont think it is 'unnecessary'. In fact, the sex was essential in providing characterization and the length of what the characters are willing to go for. The violence is also the same. I really despise shows that supposedly talk about violence, but try to not show any violence. Or superhero shows, but refused to show superhero stuff like fighting with their abilities, it just lost the identity of the show. This is why I just can't get into Kdramas with violence or gore, only to blur knife and blood, it just takes away to 'realness' of the show.

If I recall, the first few videos were sent successfully. Jun Ho only tried to send two of the videos. Ali is my favorite character. :(

I presume that Jun Ho's brother storyline will be a parallel to Gi Hun's coming back to the game. If I recall, his brother won one of the competitions. And I suspect, he went back for an unknown purpose - perhaps, he believed in that the game give hope to the poor or perhaps, similarly to other rich people - he was bored and feel unfulfilled with the money and therefore get to be insider of the game, and instead of spectator (tiger mask folks) or a player (player 001), he chose to be a front man. OR perhaps, Player 001 has a soft heart for him, and gave him the role as a front man...

There is a conversation between Netflix and the writer/director. And S2 will likely focus on police investigation and the front man.

There are several threads in the show that I wanted to explore. Each participant character deserve a good back story just like Money Heist. The foot workers also have their own stories and even the selling of body parts are interesting story to tell in the show.

The murdering was not totally useless. It all ties in with capitalism (rich vs poor), revenge, desperation, and many other underlying themes of the show. If you didn't get this, you probably didn't the show at all.

Unique? not really. The writer/director himself admitted that the concept and plot was inspired from other movies.

Unique? not really. The writer/director himself admitted that the concept and plot was inspired from other movies.

9 episodes - way too short. It actually feeds in a lot of side stories that are left unexplored or at least could have explored more.

Netflix does documentaries well and I love that they have a K-doc now. I enjoyed despite being short. Would have been better if there were interviews with people who actually know the serial killer personally or even serial killer himself.

Kinda similar in Philippines. I was wondering if it was not Mario in the lead, will it be that big of a hit?

JJ poking Naerng is funny af lol

I didn't like it as much, the whole emotional relationship lacks grip. Out of the blue, you have Archwin asking Bo to be his girlfriend, the next thing you have is dumping her to get back to Fame. Then you throw in the panic attack for no context or reason. There was no emotional resolution to that issue, it could have been better if it was tied to something with Fame's emotional baggage and she needs to resolve it. The problem with this show is they make a terrible mess to create a love square, of which either the characters themselves are confused to realize their feelings or it's just the writers have no clue how to resolve them - and at the end, it was clear - the writers go nowhere with relationship brouhaha.

The story is so typical and so shallow. Could have learned from the other three. They also made a stereotypical caricature female lead.

To rank:
1. SOS
2. Side by Side
3. Spike
4. This one, Shoot.

Spike, Side By Side, SOS, Shoot I Love You

Episode 5 now. Didn't like it that much over other Project S. This is probably the weakest, despite of how much I really like Nonkul. I don't know why but I don't like Nonkul that much in a rom-com setting, feels like he is more of a dramatic or action actor. Also the main FL is just stereotypically annoying. The second FL is much better.

James really great in this show. I don't know anyone personally who struggled with depression so I am not sure how accurate his portrayal is, feel like his demeanor is bordering stereotypical autism.

This is as good as Side By Side. Emotional and portrayal wise of characters.

Missed opportunity there on a crossover with Side By Side.

Wow. I'm liking this.

And no wonder I am having an I Told Sunset About You vibe since they share the same director.

Then you pretty much close your eyes 90% of the show. Might as well go to sleep. If people like you can close their eyes, so what is the point of blurring? it makes zero sense especially in an inherently action and violent series.

I think the graphic violent scenes are essential in this kind of shows. It's meant to be graphic and violent, blurring takes away the visual experience.