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Futuristically possible
This drama is fast paced yet so many mysteries needed to unfold in each episode. And as I am watching with a sub, I have to focus on the dialogs and trying to see the action at the same time. The beginning speaks of genetically made meat which is not too far from reality. But what is truly futuristic is the idea of generating organs without harvesting from a deceased patient. This must be a thought running through many medical researchers to answer the growing need of organ transplants. And if this truly comes true, they showed us how this can play politically and the desire for world domination. That would be scary!
We see the plot thickens even more with the investigation being made by Chae Un who seem to follow orders from a former president, yet he had put up a wall so that no one will know his true intentions. Even his recruitment process as bodyguard to Ja Yu is odd - no intro, no instruction, all he needs to do is respond/react to what is coming. He is very guarded, yet he is protective and does what he is hired for. However, both Chae Un and Ja Yu are suspicious with one another throughout the story though they tried to give a little trust since not one of them had shown any double crossing.
All the actors did very well with the characters they played. Even I kept guessing who the spy is, just as Ja Yu also tried to solve it. Ju Ji Hoon is perfect for the role of a former soldier turned bodyguard - with his physique, his acting, who seemed trying not to show much emotion, yet you can see in his eyes the doubt without saying a word. He looks much older and bulkier here than in Trauma Code.
Han Hyo Joo showed quite a different character here from other dramas - saw her in W and in Romantics Anonymous lately. She showed strength of character as CEO, who tried to trust her bodyguard, despite knowing so little of him. Her facial expressions are just right for the role.
The other characters played harmoniously with the leads. You would wish that the villains, whoever you may think they are will get what they deserve in the end.
Great plot, kudos to the writer and the director who orchestrated the whole production. This is not an easy story to execute; the production seems to have a huge budget though some parts can be done with CGI and AI now. It is only now had I realized that there is such a huge building, but it seems too few employees coming and out of it. I understand the HQ is placed in a remote place, but how come this is known by the PM.
On the point of view of an architect, I saw some flaws in the production. If this building holds valuable research materials, how come there is not much security from the road before coming in the building. Sorry, am thinking as an architect, that is why I thought the building should have a perimeter security. And how such a forward-looking firm gets hacked and without a back-up?
However, I was so shocked with the ending. I have so many questions in mind:
1. What happened to Ja Yu at the operating table?
2. Did she survive?
3. What happened to BF and all its facilities since the PM was found in error after all the seizure?
4. When Chae Un opened his eyes, where is he located? Is he bionic already?
5. What happened to Chae Un's house and his cat? It is his property, why would they seize it anyway? Isn't that illegal?
I don't like open ended dramas. Are we supposed to make our own conclusions? With these questions, I think we need a Season 2 to give us some closure. Whether the leads die or not, we should at least not be left guessing.
We see the plot thickens even more with the investigation being made by Chae Un who seem to follow orders from a former president, yet he had put up a wall so that no one will know his true intentions. Even his recruitment process as bodyguard to Ja Yu is odd - no intro, no instruction, all he needs to do is respond/react to what is coming. He is very guarded, yet he is protective and does what he is hired for. However, both Chae Un and Ja Yu are suspicious with one another throughout the story though they tried to give a little trust since not one of them had shown any double crossing.
All the actors did very well with the characters they played. Even I kept guessing who the spy is, just as Ja Yu also tried to solve it. Ju Ji Hoon is perfect for the role of a former soldier turned bodyguard - with his physique, his acting, who seemed trying not to show much emotion, yet you can see in his eyes the doubt without saying a word. He looks much older and bulkier here than in Trauma Code.
Han Hyo Joo showed quite a different character here from other dramas - saw her in W and in Romantics Anonymous lately. She showed strength of character as CEO, who tried to trust her bodyguard, despite knowing so little of him. Her facial expressions are just right for the role.
The other characters played harmoniously with the leads. You would wish that the villains, whoever you may think they are will get what they deserve in the end.
Great plot, kudos to the writer and the director who orchestrated the whole production. This is not an easy story to execute; the production seems to have a huge budget though some parts can be done with CGI and AI now. It is only now had I realized that there is such a huge building, but it seems too few employees coming and out of it. I understand the HQ is placed in a remote place, but how come this is known by the PM.
On the point of view of an architect, I saw some flaws in the production. If this building holds valuable research materials, how come there is not much security from the road before coming in the building. Sorry, am thinking as an architect, that is why I thought the building should have a perimeter security. And how such a forward-looking firm gets hacked and without a back-up?
However, I was so shocked with the ending. I have so many questions in mind:
1. What happened to Ja Yu at the operating table?
2. Did she survive?
3. What happened to BF and all its facilities since the PM was found in error after all the seizure?
4. When Chae Un opened his eyes, where is he located? Is he bionic already?
5. What happened to Chae Un's house and his cat? It is his property, why would they seize it anyway? Isn't that illegal?
I don't like open ended dramas. Are we supposed to make our own conclusions? With these questions, I think we need a Season 2 to give us some closure. Whether the leads die or not, we should at least not be left guessing.
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