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A Misopportunity
Miss Granny has a premise that I usually enjoy—transmigration, second chances, and the possibility of reliving your youth. It should have been fun, even intriguing, but instead, it fell flat. This is especially disappointing considering I've watched several versions of this story (TW, CN, KR, JP, ID) and even the series adaptations (CN/TW). So, I was already familiar with the concept, and sadly, this version didn’t bring anything fresh or engaging.
The main female lead (FML) was downright annoying. The whole premise revolves around her being given the chance to relive her youth, yet she spends most of the show acting like an old lady still—why wouldn’t you enjoy yourself when you get a second chance at life? It was frustrating to watch her not embrace the freedom and possibilities of being young again.
The show tried to do too much, cramming in subplots about her daughter, her son-in-law, her rival, and the romance with the male lead—all within just 12 episodes. In contrast, the movies usually focus solely on the FML's journey to fulfill her dreams, which would have been a more engaging approach. The constant flashbacks, intended to give us more context and justify her character, ended up backfiring. Instead of making me sympathize with her, they only served to destroy her character, making her less relatable and more frustrating.
The absolute worst part was the ending. The showrunners weren’t brave enough to let her character truly finish her arc. Instead of a real conclusion, they made some half-baked attempt to tie up the story by introducing a random character who looks like the FML and has a chance meeting with the male lead. This completely undermines the importance of the FML's appearance and her identity—there are now two people who look like her, and we don’t even know who this third one is. It’s just... pointless.
I think the show could have been much more interesting if, after hearing how her daughter hates her and is better off without her, the FML went on a full journey of self-discovery. She could have felt deeply betrayed, realizing that all her sacrifices turned out to be in vain, and as she lived her new life, she could’ve recognized her own mistakes. But by the end, it would be too late for her to fix everything. She’d be a different person, yet still able to maintain some connection with her old family through her granddaughter which is another member of the same girl group. That would have been a much stronger and more satisfying narrative. Honestly, anything would have been an improvement at this point.
The main female lead (FML) was downright annoying. The whole premise revolves around her being given the chance to relive her youth, yet she spends most of the show acting like an old lady still—why wouldn’t you enjoy yourself when you get a second chance at life? It was frustrating to watch her not embrace the freedom and possibilities of being young again.
The show tried to do too much, cramming in subplots about her daughter, her son-in-law, her rival, and the romance with the male lead—all within just 12 episodes. In contrast, the movies usually focus solely on the FML's journey to fulfill her dreams, which would have been a more engaging approach. The constant flashbacks, intended to give us more context and justify her character, ended up backfiring. Instead of making me sympathize with her, they only served to destroy her character, making her less relatable and more frustrating.
The absolute worst part was the ending. The showrunners weren’t brave enough to let her character truly finish her arc. Instead of a real conclusion, they made some half-baked attempt to tie up the story by introducing a random character who looks like the FML and has a chance meeting with the male lead. This completely undermines the importance of the FML's appearance and her identity—there are now two people who look like her, and we don’t even know who this third one is. It’s just... pointless.
I think the show could have been much more interesting if, after hearing how her daughter hates her and is better off without her, the FML went on a full journey of self-discovery. She could have felt deeply betrayed, realizing that all her sacrifices turned out to be in vain, and as she lived her new life, she could’ve recognized her own mistakes. But by the end, it would be too late for her to fix everything. She’d be a different person, yet still able to maintain some connection with her old family through her granddaughter which is another member of the same girl group. That would have been a much stronger and more satisfying narrative. Honestly, anything would have been an improvement at this point.
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