Review: No Tail to Tell (Episodes 1-2) A Sassy Start With Heart on the Horizon
If there's one takeaway from the first two episodes, it’s this: Kim Hye-yoon is a comedic force of nature. As a defiant, MZ gumiho, her character veers away from the traditional "mystical predator" trope to something far more refreshing and chaotic.
In the first two episodes, she carries the show with a nice blend of sassiness and quirkiness. I find her gumiho portrayal a breath of fresh air and somewhat relatable especially when she's using her powers to navigate small inconveniences, her "IDGAF" energy is hilarious!
• Her comedic timing is sharp, making her character’s arrogance feel more like a charming personality flaw than a villainous trait.
• Her character seems perfectly content being a bit of a menace, which makes for some of the funniest sequences in the drama so far.
Expectations:
While the first two episodes are heavy on the laughs, I really feel that Kim Hyeyoon is just getting started. She has a unique ability to peel back the layers of even the most abrasive characters to reveal a vulnerable core (think Kang Yeseo of Sky Castle).
Right now, we are enjoying the firecracker personality, but I believe (or am hoping) the seeds of a deeper story are being planted. I’m fully expecting that as the series progresses, Hyeyoon will inevitably bridge the gap between her character’s prickly exterior and the viewer’s heart. Her "flaws"—the selfishness, the defiance, the ego—will likely become the very things that make her eventual growth so moving.
In conclusion, the first two episodes are a high-energy introduction that proves Hyeyoon can lead a rom-com with her eyes closed. However, I am really excited for that moment she makes us cry just as hard as she’s currently making us laugh.
Note: It seems most of the mixed reviews/criticisms are currently geared towards the CGI and directing but I honestly am not that bothered by it so far so I have no comments on those aspects.
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