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Not so Perfect!!!

I first started this drama when it was on air.
Left after 4 episodes. For me ArcArm's story wasn't captivating enough to continue the series. So I just dropped this show. But then I found the ratings here are so high, So I thought I might've missed something but no I think this show is overrated.
Let's talk about ArmArc Story. I came here with lots of expectation. I knew it was going to be silly. But still it was too repetitive. That Arc is flirting in each episode on Arm's face but he is so dumb that he still can't get what's going on and he was character who already had a relationship but still behaved like an relationship idiot.
Liked the trio Arm-sand-po.
Second YothaGun. Liked their story as well, but I found their story was unnecessarily long. I think that Yotha and his mother's part was felt so hurried.
Third one is my favorite FaifaWine. I really loved their story. They communicated really well. I didn't cry on the whole show, but I cried with faifa even though he didn't. There were no misunderstandings between them. The flow of their story was so smooth that I slipped there. And Faifa and his mother's part was also hurried.
Apart from them we had side couples again one with fluffy and one with mature romance and few guest appearances(Tawan❤️).
I know that actors in this drama are already established actors. But it was my first PerthSanta and JuniorMark series. And I liked these actors very much. What I don't like is the weak plot especially in ArcArm's story. They deserve a better story.
At the end I dedicate my 7.5 to FaifaWine.

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The Goto you are not going to forget.

Season 2 starts where season 1 left the story. Season 2 reveals the background of the characters which were introduced in the first season with some new characters.
I really enjoyed the season 2. Season 1 was more about suspense whereas season was more about action. The gun fighting scene between goto family and police, was really good. I don't know about the technicalities, but at that scene we start to see how brainwashed the family is.
And the person at center is Goto Gin. I don't know if I'm going to remember any other name from this series, but I'm going to remember hers. The season 1 started with her. After that, she was mentioned throughout the season 1 and finally we get the big revelation in season 2. I am not going to reveal here.🙊
She seems like a person who doesn't have any emotions and most of the time do things to gain something but she did love her child. It is clearly shown it the series. She loved her child untill her death. She is really a strong antagonist. Though her storyline followed a clićhed villain pattern - wronged, then doing wrong.
Now let's talk about Keisuke. The actor who played Kaisuke really did a good job. He has clearly shown the pressure he is under. His portrayal makes the conflict feel realistic and intense.
Now our male lead. He played the role of a lunatic police officer. Which was a breath of fresh air to me. Because he is not the ideal character to begin with. Neither in season 1 nor in season 2. Which makes his character more human rather than being larger life. He behaves compulsively. He has his ego and sometimes he made poor decisions. Does it destroyed the show- No. Does this makes the show more intense- Yes. And always remember, our male lead stays protected with the plot armor until the last episode.
The series has gore element in it. For which I appreciate the VFX team and Prosthetic Effects team👏🏻👏🏻. They have done really great job. If you have a weak stomach, it will make you uncomfortable, especially, the last episode.

Now what I didn't like in the series,
Apart from male lead, there are two characters who are basically unkillable. These two also have plot armor untill the end. Then what's the problem? The problem is male lead didn't get hurt much. But these two survived after getting shot multiple times. At one point, I was like, yes, yes, he is not going to die, just move to the next scene.
Yuki doesn't have much to do in this season.
I don't really know why sumire's character existed. Maybe she existed to show us the humane side of Keisuke and Gotos.


Honorable mention,
Mashiro my creep magnet, played by Kokone Shimizu, really did a wonderful job. She showed the emptiness on her face in a particular incident happened in season 1.👏🏻👏🏻

The series has many characters and it is not possible to talk about them one by one. The actors did a really good job. They made us belive that these things are happening.

Now back to the story, by the end the story reaches to a point where it becomes difficult to identify who is the victim and who is the perpetrator.

I really enjoyed the show. After a long time, if someone asks me about this show, the name I am going to remember is Goto Gin.

If you like gore, violence, action and drama, go for it.

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Journey of Trainees

If people are coming here for BL, then I would like to inform you that it's main plot is not romance. This drama is more about life of Trainees, what kind of problem they face and how they deal with problems and people. Ofcourse, we have some romance, but it is more like a side plot.
I personally liked the earlier episodes. Each trainee character has his/her own story.But after Bahmee's controversy, the series really became slow. There wasn't much to see in the story of Ryan and Jane, but I really liked their mentor and mentee relationship. They just dragged their story to the last episode.I forced myself to watch last two episodes.
Overall, it was one time watch light-hearted series.If you are not here for offgun then you can go for it. And if you are here for offgun then you can go for it on your own responsibility.

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Flirt you to Death

I came here with high expectations, but it disappointed me. I thought that investigation of the murder is going to be the main plot, but, no, it was flirting. We have a dead body in front of us, yet the main characters are flirting. They flirt at home, they flirt at their workplace, they flirt at their crime scene, they flirt at the hospital,etc. I know they are lead couple, but what about the investigation. At one point,I wanted to skip their scenes just to see where the story is going. I have to appreciate myself for controlling my urge and watching all their scenes without skipping.

This show has a worst police department. It's true though that I have watched much worse police departments in other shows. However, it never went this far, when investigation is the central point of the plot.

Now I am going to tell you about the good points of the show. First the chemistry of joong and dunk.The way their story progressed was smooth like butter🕺🏻. I'm not able to come up with another point.

Let's talk about the bad ones🙃.I think the good cast was wasted. They have a really good cast lineup, but it wasn't used well. The reason because they gave more screen time to joong and dunk to flirt with each other. I know they are main characters, but what about the investigation. The clues appear out of no where, making it hard to follow. I thought it was due to my own lack of intelligence. But believe me I have watched many complicated shows, and I have always grasped what was going on. I just couldn't comprehend it, the investigation is all over the place. None of the characters felt fully developed.The action scenes were lackluster and doesn't leave any impact on the audience.

Random thought :
Dunk’s hair in the earlier episodes is so weird. It was like there was a block of hair in front of his eyes. Every time he appeared on screen, it irritated me, and I just wanted to comb his hair so I could watch the series without any distractions.

In conclusion, I want to say that this drama is going to be overrated. No doubt, it is not Joong Dunk’s best work — in fact, it’s not even good. But still, if you're a fan, you should watch it. And if you're not, I dare you to watch it.

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Tragic

The drama is about the missing people and doesn't miss to portray how tragic it is for them and their family throughout the show.
I really liked it. The show was quite predictable about the characters, like we know who is related to who, who killed who.But you can't predict how this is going to unfold to reach to revelation. And it was heart-wrenching to watch everytime, even if you know already what will happen.
I really like the chemistry of duo kim wook and jang pan seok. I loved jang pan seok. He represented the suffering of a family member of missing person impeccably.The story of yeo na and joon ho was equally heartbreaking.The idea of the community they have created together was unique. The village setting was beautiful, especially the flower field. The child actors did the marvelous job.
I thought the show is going to be serious and heartbreaking and it was, but still it has funny moments, carried by our duo and sometimes trio.
I really don't like only one thing about this drama that characters try to withhold information from each other, especially kim wook.
But overall, it was a unique concept. And I really liked this drama, because of the characters I'd say.So, if you are having a mood for good cry, go for it.

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