Peaky

I just knew from reading that crazy description that this would be by the same scriptwriter who wrote Love (ft Marriage and Divorce) and Durian's Affair. I like both the director and scriptwriter, so I'm looking forward to this!

The beginning was typical, but as the show progresses, it's not typical at all imo. There's unexpected twists and plot points and it has a message about what's meaningful in life, and the beauty of humanity. I agree the show feels dated, but I'm watching bc Lomon is swoony in this role, and Kim Hyeyoon is a little cartoonish, but has the acting chops to pull it off. I'm also interested in seeing Lomon play in the 4th division.

In my opinion, the second male lead lacks presence. It's a shame bc the second female lead is promising.
Anyways, I love Ahn Eun Jin! She adds so much reality and depth, and also adorableness to her character.

I actually love that ML thinks FL is married bc we'll see more bickering and chemistry!

So it seems two out of three female leads will get better partners!

I love seeing actors in their 40s, but this drama might be a little too realistic and family focused for me. For example, the husbands are useless. But I'm rooting for Kim Heesun's character's comeback. And it seems Jin Seo Yun will have a fun romance with a physical therapist. So tuning in for now.

Best drama of 2025, no competition. I like that the ending shows that they are bonded by what they went through together, and also their innate personalities. They have both crossed the line morally, and have lost family members.

After Hansel and Gretel pushed the witch in the stove (committing evil for good or survival), it seems Hansel succumbed to darkness, but Gretel was able to resist temptation.

He's already done several mature roles that received good reviews like A Killer Paradox and The Witch. He's an amazing actor so he can pull off any role. Bong Joon Ho also recognizes his talent and has cast Choi Woo Shik in two of his movies.

The evil Botte heir is pretty cute. I wish he was the second male lead, not Meri's ex.

The plot, writing and directing is cliche, but Choi Wooshik is killing it! He's so funny! He matches this role. And Jung Somin is so pretty. Enjoying this drama!

This is a comedy, but I'm enjoying the small town dynamics. Jeon Yeo Been is still acting her socks out.

For more mansion murder mysteries, try Adamas and Chip In. Adamas is about a novelist who receives an anonymous invitation to a mansion, and Chip In has Knives Out vibes.

Adamas trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLobZQH3wEs
Chip In MDL: https://kisskh.at/56653-pitch-in

Thanks for the shout out and OST link!

There's amazing chemistry. There's also a quite a few hints and semi-romantic situations and physical contact. IMO it's heavily implied, and there's more of those scenes than I expected.

IMO James likes her, both as a partner/friend and as someone with qualities he admires and longs for, and romantically. He painted her and he gazed at her leaning on the tree. But this drama is realistic bc James isn't going throw away his 10 year plan for a budding crush. He's only known her for a few weeks. With more time, it could grow, but it won't bc their situation will end soon. Someone predicted James is going to take the fall for everything. I think that's a good prediction.

1. I loved the symbolism where Kim Young Kwang paints a portrait of Lee Young Ae, and ends up covering her in black water. It's obvious at this point that he likes her, such as the way he gazed at her hugging the tree. The fall foliage and the scene of them walking by the river was so beautiful. I love the directing, cinematography, and music.
2. When the stooge was murdered, I was like, "whoa!! I can't believe it went there!! There is no redeeming KYK after that. I like how ruthlessly dark this drama is." But when it was revealed KYK didn't kill him, I couldn't help feeling relieved. I like how this drama shows the heavy cost of crime, while balancing lightness.
3. I like Kim Young Kwang in a noona romance bc it shows his soft, vulnerable side, and also his cute side.
4. I like the symbolism of KYK having festering wounds. It symbolizes corruption and how things are rotting and falling apart underneath the surface. This drama is giving Breaking Bad moments of brilliance.

This is my first time watching Jeon Yeo Bin, and I'm blown away by her acting abilities! I'm now a big fan. And this drama is so good! It reminds me a bit of Adamas.

You have impeccable taste in dramas, bc I'm also watching and loving Walking on Thin Ice and Ms Incognito! Tempest is also pretty good.

Satan has been glorified, romanticized, etc many times, for example, the tv show Lucifer. But I agree we shouldn't make light of religion.

Their chemistry is insane. I love their Tom and Jerry bickering and her calm noona (big sis) energy and his annoying dongsaeng (little bro) energy. I love that they're slowly trusting each other and becoming partners. And these roles fit Lee Young Ae and Kim Young Kwang like a glove! This is the best role I've seen KYK in. He is dripping with charisma and sexy cat appeal (petty, standoffish, languid, dangerous). I also love the directing, like the hand holding scene was ✨ cinematic ✨. And things seem like they're gonna get dark 😬

It's fiction... In revenge movies you root for the main character to murder their enemy, but you wouldn't support that in real life.