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What Do You Get When You Cross A Black Dragon and a Strawberry....?
A really cute Kdrama rom com that had just enough of a storyline to hold my attention through to the end. What I like about this story is that it didn't have the typical rom com cliches and overacting that was way too unrealistic. The lead female wasn't overly stupid, pathetic, and mean, but instead she was a strong career woman who held her own. The leading male, though dashing, could be really pitiful at times, and wasn't necessarily who swooped in to rescue the leading lady. Instead, sometimes it was our leading lady who swooped in to save the day.There were some themes and plot lines that seemed to repeat that made some of it redundant. The storyline between the leading male and his grandmother went a little too far in her hatred for him, yet she demanded he work like a dog which he did. I think if that were me I would've said, "Screw you granny!!". That was a little unrealistic as was the sudden overnight change of heart that softened her. This is the stuff of fairy tales.
But, nonetheless, it still was a good story overall. Very entertaining. It kept me tuned in every week. Nothing especially phenomenal. Just purely entertaining, and for that I thank the cast and crew.
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There is ANGST in coupling up
Singles Inferno 3 brought the drama big time, and for that reason, it has been my favorite season so far, and that is saying a lot as I just loved season 2. Love him, hate him, swoon, or wish to throw a drink in his face, Gwan-hee brought the drama. It was entertaining, and it got people fired up and responding to the show. It also supercharged the panel and they were highly entertaining in the commentary of Gwen-hee's antics.Here are my PROS and CONS for this season:
PROS:
The twist of the two Infernos and mixing up the contestants in the beginning. Loved this! Just wish it would have gone a little longer.
Dex being part of the panel. He really brought an insightful and entertaining contribution to the show.
All of the panel!! I loved their commentary!!
Strong personalities in the cast. I loved Hye-seon and Ha-jeon, their confidence, and not being afraid to speak their mind to Mr. You-know-who when his ego and just all-round jerkness got out of hand.
The drama Gwan-hee brought to the show. Most of the time I wanted to slap him for stringing along the girls, but at the same time, what he brought to the show was highly entertaining.
CONS:
Paradise was BORING!!! All they did was sit in a hotel room and eat. Let them have real dates where they actually do stuff.
The flower petal hot tub scenes were the worst! All the couples were excruciatingly awkward and they were hard to watch. I think it was the producers attempt to bring sexiness to the show, but instead it was just cringey.
I miss the kitchen on the island and the cooking scenes.
While I loved the drama Gwen-hee and his trio of ladies brought to the show, for the most part it seemed staged and fake.
The women in heels and carrying a bag on the beach. Let them wear comfy beach clothing!!
Really good season with a good deal of drama that can't be beat. The panel adds their reaction to the events unfolding both on the island and in Paradise. They are funny and honest in their reactions to the contestants, and brought even more to the entertainment level of the series.
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Resident Playbook has Stolen My Heart
Finished with a bang! Absolutely loved this Kdrama! There is nothing that I can really criticize about it. Nothing irritated or frustrated me. It was just pure pleasure watching it. Well done to the actors and the production crew! I hope, hope, hope there will be a season two!!After 10 episodes:
First I have to say I have not watched Hospital Playlist, but I've watched clips via You Tube, listened to the OST, read reviews, and with that I knew it was good. I'm also familiar with some of the actors in HP.
With that said....I am enthralled with Resident Playbook!!!
I'm currently up to episode 10 of the series and I absolutely love it!! Each episode are new patient stories, new adventures with the residents, yet surrounded by continuing stories of I Young's family, her crush on Do Won who is also her senior doctor, and the day-to-day "colleagues but enemies but friends" relationship of these residents as they learn and grow into competent doctors.
It's dramatic, scary, funny, heartwarming, and so sad when the medical community loses a life. I've laughed and cried so many times in these few episodes and right now I never want it to end.
I love that they are bringing in surprise guest stars to add to the storyline, and I love it!! But this isn't carrying the story. It's great, don't get me wrong......but the cast is really carrying the story. Great writing, great actors, superior production equals perfection in a drama series. I'm already rooting for the second season.
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