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This Show Really Pissed Me Off
If I had glasses that showed how many brain cells I lost watching this, they’d be glowing red.I really don't understand the high ratings honestly but to each their own, shall we dive into the review?
Let’s start from the beginning: when I first read the plot, it sounded interesting. But after watching the actual drama? Big mistake. The first episode gives a completely misleading impression of what the show is actually about, setting you up for a totally different plot than what we get.
The plot is absolutely stupid, cheesy, cringe, and illogical.Since when has the world been so obsessed with people’s body count that they'd literally kill over it? The whole premise gives off major slut-shaming and purity culture energy where people are obsessed over it. It’s just gross.
The female lead was supposedly agoraphobic for years, unable to even step outside her house, but in one day she becomes a normal high-school student who doesn’t care about being perceived, makes friends and gets a boyfriend? Make it make sense.And don’t even get me started on the absurd focus on the magical glasses. Like, how are glasses the first logical step in a murder investigation??? What dots did they even connect? The obsession with the glasses was just conveniently stupid.
Now, let’s talk about the so-called """"plot twists"""".Like Kang Seon Ah being raped by her grandpa and the shady homeroom teacher turning out to be the villain. The whole “rape backstory” felt extremely unnecessary, just thrown in for shock value and to maintain that dark genre. It added zero relevance to the actual plot. We didn’t even get context or depth, it was just there for trauma points.
Then we get to the teacher, who also sees the “S Lines” and starts acting like a full-on cult leader. Her final monologue to the FL was:
“Can’t you feel their desire to see the lines? I’m a mere mouthpiece for their longing.”
I started LAUGHING.Like girl, be serious. The writers really tried to make this “deep” and “symbolic,” as if society is desperate to know who people are sleeping with. Newsflash: they’re not. This isn’t profound, it’s just embarrassing.
I’ll stop here before I write a whole essay, but if you made it this far, just trust me and avoid this ridiculous drama that honestly should’ve been a short movie—or better yet, never aired at all.
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Finally, a Breath of Fresh Air in the Thriller Genre
When the first episode dropped, I wrote a review saying it had me hooked. I stand by that, it absolutely delivered.At first, I was convinced this was going to be a solid 10/10. It deserved it. Too bad I’m picky, and in the end, I had to dock 0.5 points. Here’s why…
This drama was refreshing. The original, super intriguing plot pulled me in right from episode one, and I just knew it was going to be good. The acting? Amazing. The warm found-family trope (my absolute favorite)? Done beautifully. Even the emotional and tragic moments hit exactly the way they should. Seok-su’s death, for example, was heartbreaking.
But that’s not why I didn’t give it a perfect score. I take my ratings seriously, a 10/10 has to be flawless across the board. And the one thing that kept The Defects from reaching that was the ending. After such a beautiful, thrilling journey to freedom with our leads, the finale felt rushed and a bit underwhelming. Yes, Se Hee got a small taste of what she deserved, but I couldn’t help thinking that with just two more episodes, the writers could have given us a way more satisfying conclusion and a sharper revenge payoff.
That said, Ah-hyun’s final move was pure genius. Instead of killing Se Hee with a bullet, she “killed” her with the three words she’d always wanted to hear, delivered with the coldest, most rage-filled stare ever. Spot. On.
Despite the slightly rushed ending, I still absolutely love this drama and will be recommending it to all my friends, and to you reading this right now.
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A nice light romcom but with a disappointing twist
From the trailer, to the cast, to the first episodes, My Dearest Nemesis was a light and heartfelt romcom with a promising enemies to lovers trope.The first two episodes got me totally hooked and wanting more, but i feel like after 8 episodes it kinda lost its way.
The episodes became less exciting and more of a filler, where they forced a poorly written trauma and healing trope on the audience. It felt a bit messy and far away from the original plot.
Nonetheless i still enjoyed it overall, the cast was amazing, kudos to everyone, they did a great job portraying their characters.
PROS:
The main cast was really interesting, CHY and MGY are one of my favorite actors and it was fun watching them together.
Second Lead couple was also interesting but their dynamics wasn't really focused on, we barely got any backstory about Ha Jin and how her divorce really affected her, we only see her having some trust issues moments but that's it.
Since i like the actress and i find her underrated i would've loved to see more of her potential.
CONS:
Personally, i felt like they tried to make Ban Ju Yeon's interest a bigger deal than it really is. A man in his 20s with a passion for manga's and cartoons, it's not as weird as they portraited it to be.
Also, the fast and "easy" switch of Grandmother's personality, it felt rushed and not deep enough since it was a pretty rough relationship between the two.
OVERALL:
Did i still enjoy it? Yes
Would i recommend it? It depends, if you need a light romcom to watch when you're bored or maybe doing something else while watching it, then this is for you, but if you care a lot about the depth and emotional connection of a character then i don't think you're gonna like this.
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"Love Untangled" Silly Yet Surprisingly Enjoyable
“Love Untangled” is a light, cute movie with an extremely silly plot. As a curly-haired girl, I couldn’t help but laugh at how dumb some parts were, but knowing Korea’s beauty standards, it weirdly made sense.Plot & Themes:
The story is very extra and definitely cringe-worthy, but honestly, that seemed to be the vibe they were going for. If you’re expecting a deep or realistic plot, this isn’t it, but if you’re in the mood for something playful and over-the-top, it works. It gave me similar feelings to True Beauty, fun and charming for some, but secondhand embarrassment for others.
Cast & Characters:
The cast was surprisingly solid. At first I was worried about the age gap between the leads, but their chemistry turned out great and my concern faded quickly. The FL has an energetic, bubbly personality, while the ML is a poor traumatized kid from Seoul—and together they just click.
Ending & Pacing:
I wasn’t a fan of the ending. The sudden departure felt unnecessary—I would’ve liked to see more of them actually dating. It didn’t ruin the whole thing, but it left me a bit unsatisfied.
Recommendation:
Would I recommend it? Honestly, it depends. If you don’t like cringy, absurd vibes, this really isn’t for you. But if you’re okay with campy, exaggerated fun, you might enjoy it more than you’d expect. It’s not a masterpiece, but it’s a nice watch if you go in with the right mindset and don't take it too seriously.
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