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MY TAKE ON WEAK HERO CLASS 2
I went into this Class 2 expecting new protagonists and new villains, and honestly, these new characters did not disappoint me. The new characters had substance and personality that stuck with me. Si Eun as always nails this nonchalant yet depressive character. He carries so much with so little, and still hits. My boy Seong Jae though was the stand out for me. He's complicated and really gives off anti hero energy that makes you like him.
The OST is still a vibe. Just like in Class 1, it leans heavy on that melancholic, depressive vibe, but it's still a banger.
What kind of pulled me out though was the change in tone. Class 1 was dark and heavy all the way through, so I wasn't expecting the added humor in this one. Sometimes it worked, and sometimes it felt overdone. And because of that, Baek Jin's death didn't land with the same emotional impact it should have. It didn't feel real to me and I think that's where the tonal shift downplay the seriousness. I try not to compare it to Class 1 but the change in tone definitely ruined the experience for me, at least a little. Still, I can understand why they added those lighter moments, to make it more entertaining and easier to digest for a broader audience. That said, I can't knock off the performances. The cast absolutely carried the show.
This drama didn't hit me as hard as the Class 1, but still left me impressed. The new characters, the OST, the performances, they all delivered. The tone shift wasn't for me, but it didn't erase how much I enjoyed watching the story expand and seeing these characters evolve.
Plot 8/10
Acting and Characters 8.5/10
Cinematography 8/10
Writing 7/10
Pacing 8/10
OST/Score 8/10
Overall 8/10
The OST is still a vibe. Just like in Class 1, it leans heavy on that melancholic, depressive vibe, but it's still a banger.
What kind of pulled me out though was the change in tone. Class 1 was dark and heavy all the way through, so I wasn't expecting the added humor in this one. Sometimes it worked, and sometimes it felt overdone. And because of that, Baek Jin's death didn't land with the same emotional impact it should have. It didn't feel real to me and I think that's where the tonal shift downplay the seriousness. I try not to compare it to Class 1 but the change in tone definitely ruined the experience for me, at least a little. Still, I can understand why they added those lighter moments, to make it more entertaining and easier to digest for a broader audience. That said, I can't knock off the performances. The cast absolutely carried the show.
This drama didn't hit me as hard as the Class 1, but still left me impressed. The new characters, the OST, the performances, they all delivered. The tone shift wasn't for me, but it didn't erase how much I enjoyed watching the story expand and seeing these characters evolve.
Plot 8/10
Acting and Characters 8.5/10
Cinematography 8/10
Writing 7/10
Pacing 8/10
OST/Score 8/10
Overall 8/10
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