How can people judge a series when it is not even a quarter complete. (74 users after episode 9 without subs) Surely one ought to withhold until it has ended. This really surprises me time and time again. Some series are even given a rating prior to actually airing the first episode. I am sorry but to me that seems both illogical, and unfair to all those involved in the production.
This could have been next to perfect (despite some major plot holes typical of Korean as well as other dramas) if the female heroine would have had some sense and guts. She was just portrayed as this helpless obnoxious character that was totally unaware of other peoples feelings. Whilst being good natured, positive and trusting are obviously good qualities, surely ignoring others misery is not. Yet she continually ignored and bulldozed people because she she was so high on her own good feelings. I suppose the actors only did what they were told so they can't be blamed. Damn script writers for making everybody black and white instead of recognising the grey.The way her character was portrayed was so unrealistic it was painful to watch.
She is perfect as the wicked smiling rather than screaming villain in Maids. Great nuanced performance. She reminds me of Mishil in Queen Seon Deok. Excellent! I hope she gets the recognition she deserves for this.
Great actor. Totally deserves to be a leading man and get the girl. It is a shame that only tall idol types who may or may not be able to act, as often is the case, get those roles.
Ji Chang Wok as well as most of the other excellent cast made this otherwise very confused drama watchable. (Although I feel that Wang Ji Hye was miscast). All unfortunately were however let down by the scriptwriter(s) / producer(s) who could obviously not quite decide what genre this drama was meant to be.
Thank you for the post. After this review I am definitely going to watch Blood Rain. BTW both Blood Rain and Man on High Heels are available to watch on dramacool, for those who don't get hulu etc. and or don't want to download.
I am sorry, I realise that she is asked to scream by the script writer - directors but both her voice and her facial expressions are so grating, that I actually FF whenever she appears on screen now.
This man needs to be given the chance to be a lead. I loved him in Ja Myung Go and Soldier and certainly think he should have gotten the girl. Much more charming than either of the lead males.
Thank you for your detailed and well written review. I very much like historical dramas and your description really makes me want to watch this, but I seem to be unable to find it with English subtitles. Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.