Crelisya

POB has been a disappointment for me. I expected a serious political drama with tension and high stakes, but it feels much more like a light historical slice-of-life with a strong comedic focus. The pacing is very slow, the plot became predictable after episode 12, and many scenes feel unnecessarily stretched out. I also struggled with the characters, who often lack depth and don't really feel like people living in a royal court. The romance hasn't worked for me either due to the limited development and lack of chemistry between the leads. It often feels like the same conversations and interactions are repeated over and over without adding anything new to their relationship, which made their dynamic feel stagnant rather than evolving. My biggest issue is probably the marketing/tagging, as the drama feels far more like a comedy/slice-of-life than a political drama.i would rate it around 6.7/10.

don't waste your time. I dropped it at episode 20 because I just couldn’t do it anymore. The show started off engaging and like it was building up to something. Only for it to become a boring and repetitive slice-of-life comedy with sprinkles of political intrigue. I thought the leads’ chemistry would save it for me based on GIFs I saw on here, but seeing the actual moments happening on screen was underwhelming.

Imo, that's exactly what I've been saying + The acting is so over-the-top and exaggerated that it's hard to take seriously. People will still call you a "hater" for saying it though, so watch out the fanatics are probably coming for you next.... For me, this is the kind of drama you'd show to kids. At this point, the target audience seems more like 8–12 year olds. 🤷‍♀️

plus It's originally a webtoon adaptation, but a great director can make all the difference. They're the one who brings the story to life, and after watching so many dramas, you start recognizing certain directors' styles. Something felt familiar here, so I checked, and it turns out it was him. He's really good at this type of drama, and honestly, I think it might even be his favorite genre.

Yeah, what a combo haha, same director and same ML. That's pretty rare im so happy.

imo, I just realized the director is the same one who did "Juvenile Justice". That drama was a masterclass and is easily one of my all-time favorites. Plus, it has Kim Mu-yeol, who was also the ML in it. That's got me even more excited.

je comprends ton ressenti perso j'ai adoré l'alchimie et l'ambiance c vrm ça qui m'as maintenu , d'ailleurs c quoi ton avis sur we are all trying here ? perso je suis mitigée

Because I already posted my own review and my sister doesn't have an MDL account. MDL only allows one review per account. And honestly, basic courtesy costs nothing, no need to be so virulent about it.

I can already tell this is clearly adapted from a webtoon, and honestly, just from the poster alone, I can already see the chemistry between the leads. They look like a perfect match. I really didn't enjoy Boyfriend on Demand, so I'm actually looking forward to this one.

its mid

Exactly. I actually gave the pacing a 10 at first, but the last three episodes slowed down a bit, which is why I ended up lowering it to an 8. Other than that, though, I think the pacing was handled really well.

A 7.8 is way too harsh. It should be around an 8.1/8.2 based on the following criteria:

• Script (30%) - [ 6.8 ] :
- Structure (25%): 7
- Development (20%): 9
- Consistency (15%): 7.5
- Subplots (15%): 6
- Predictability (10%): 10
- Dialogue (10%): 8.5
- Originality (5%): 7.5

• Acting (25%) - [ 9.7 ] :
- Individual performances (30%): 10
- Emotional delivery (25%): 10
- Chemistry (20%): 10
- Consistency (15%) : 10
- Supporting characters (10%): 7

• Execution (20%) - [ 8.7 ]:
- Direction (35%): 9
- Cinematography (25%): 8
- Editing (15%): 7.5
- Production design (15%): 10
- OST (10%): 10

• Pacing (15%): [ 8 ]
•Enjoyment (10%): [ 8.5 ]

Overall: 8.2
It drops to an 8.1 if you take out the enjoyment factor (since that's entirely subjective)

don’t let the comments and reviewers fool you. This drama is far from perfect, but it’s nowhere near as bad as some people make it out to be. The hate is honestly a bit exaggerated. I wrote a pretty detailed review covering all the pros and cons, with ratings for the different aspects of the drama, so feel free to check it out if you want a more balanced opinion.

A 7.8 is way too harsh. It should be around an 8.2/8.1 based on the following criteria:

• Script (30%) - [ 6.8 ] :
- Structure (25%): 7
- Development (20%): 9
- Consistency (15%): 7.5
- Subplots (15%): 6
- Predictability (10%): 10
- Dialogue (10%): 8.5
- Originality (5%): 7.5

• Acting (25%) - [ 9.7 ] :
- Individual performances (30%): 10
- Emotional delivery (25%): 10
- Chemistry (20%): 10
- Consistency (15%) : 10
- Supporting characters (10%): 7

• Execution (20%) - [ 8.7 ]:
- Direction (35%): 9
- Cinematography (25%): 8
- Editing (15%): 7.5
- Production design (15%): 10
- OST (10%): 10

• Pacing (15%): [ 8 ]
•Enjoyment (10%): [ 8.5 ]

Overall: 8.2

I first discovered Gokusen through the anime, and to this day it's still in my top 10 anime with inuyasha. It was also one of the very first dramas I watched as a child. While I enjoyed the live-action adaptation despite its occasionally over-the-top acting, I personally prefer the anime and manga.

Gokusen was also my gateway into J-dramas like Hana Yori Dango, which eventually led me to K-dramas through Boys Over Flowers.

Seeing Gokusen added to Netflix brought back a huge wave of nostalgia. If you've only seen the drama, I highly recommend checking out the anime too it's absolutely worth watching.

Guys, I'm confused. It says the drama has 24 episodes, but Netflix says there are only 10.

It's totally okay if you enjoyed it. Personally, I just couldn't get into it, and I think my criticisms are valid. I'm not saying it's bad for no reason at least I have specific reasons for feeling that way. All the points I mentioned are genuine concerns, and a lot of people seem to share the same opinion.

I read it, but you could have just left a comment because it's a bit misleading. It says you've watched 12 episodes when only episode 1 is available so far. Ideally, it's better to write a review after watching at least 3–4 episodes.

How can you rate and review a drama after watching just one episode?

When I watch a drama, I mainly look for depth in the dialogue, emotions, and character dynamics. I found all of that in Sold Out on You, but not in My Royal Nemesis. The characters felt too stiff and scripted to me, I was constantly aware that they were playing a role, and that really took me out of the story.

As for predictability, I think every story is predictable to some degree. What matters most to me is the execution and how the story is delivered.

I understand English , but speaking and writing it is a different story. My brain naturally thinks in French, so putting my thoughts into fluent English can be really difficult.