Is signal roughly based on the movie frequency and the tv show frequency ?? They sound similar.. http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0186151/
The concept of talking through time with a walkie-talky is the same. The movie Frequency did that first so, in a way, we still can say Signal was roughly based on it. But the storyline is different.
I remember a teacher telling me that "opening a door" can be copied in a theatre play without it being considered copycat. I think it's the same here. They only used one thing so I wouldn't call it an adaptation.
Some main differences are :
- It is not a father-son talk. There is no direct link between the two who talk through time.
- There are several cases, it is not just a serial murder.
- The cases in Signal are inspired by real ones.
- The time-limit to talk is very short.
Still, because it's a time-travel drama, there are consequences in present when past actions change. But this is what makes time-travel dramas great ^^
NB: The US TV Show aired after Signal. So I think they probably saw it worked quite well in Asia and decided on a Frequency remake after that.
A tiny bit angry at the ending but great drama nonetheless.
I really hate this trend of open-endings. What I liked about asian dramas was precisely this: their endings were clear. Most of the time, there were no doubts at what happened in the end. Hopefully, they'll stop doing that or I won't be watching airing dramas for a while...
I nearly gave it a 10 but: - I don't see why Byul had to be an alien. She could have just been a genius,…
@Ktdiva and @ClaudiaKdramaFan : I see your point. But I still think it creates some plotholes. For instance, she could have been a genius student in neuroscience and informatic. Well, it sure does implies some other changes in the drama and a slightly different plot. Like seeing her come up with the idea when little Kim Woo Jin ask for his mom's face. But then, the father wouldn't need to study her since she's no more an alien. So she has to become one of his students.
Actually, I think a pretty interesting plot is still doable without her being an alien. But they probably did that so that we, wievers, think of the blue bugs as some aliens creatures as well. It also helps us mistrusting Byul at first and gives a strong mystery feeling to the drama.
Well, I still rated it 9/10;)
Btw, thank you for the computer explanation. I truly needed it ^^
I nearly gave it a 10 but:
- I don't see why Byul had to be an alien. She could have just been a genius, it would have been enough.
- The last scene wasn't necessary. I'll forget it was even there.
- How did they operate the computer if you know who wasn't in any condition to give it his orders? (Someone probably answered that already in the previous comments, which I haven't read yet.)
On the positive side:
- Original idea of two parts in different timelines, the first one explaining how the second came to be.
- Futuristic drama, which is unusual and highly appreciated.
- Great plot nonetheless. Both parts are very interesting.
Hello guys!
Is this sequel as good as season 1?
How is the ending? (Is it even finished yet?)
I just knew you'd be the one to answer me ^^
Thanks. I guess I'll wait with you until the subs are completed. I do want to see more of the Shi X YanDa relationship.
Hmm... Interesting article. I do agree, the trend is on sweet guys. I actually don't like this trend, but I don't like complete jerk either. I'm probably more into cold but honnest main lead, such as Detective Ji Bai in When a Snail Falls in Love. I don't have other examples in mind but he was very sweet to her without overdoing it, so it felt natural.
I remember a teacher telling me that "opening a door" can be copied in a theatre play without it being considered copycat. I think it's the same here. They only used one thing so I wouldn't call it an adaptation.
Some main differences are :
- It is not a father-son talk. There is no direct link between the two who talk through time.
- There are several cases, it is not just a serial murder.
- The cases in Signal are inspired by real ones.
- The time-limit to talk is very short.
Still, because it's a time-travel drama, there are consequences in present when past actions change. But this is what makes time-travel dramas great ^^
NB: The US TV Show aired after Signal. So I think they probably saw it worked quite well in Asia and decided on a Frequency remake after that.
I really hate this trend of open-endings. What I liked about asian dramas was precisely this: their endings were clear. Most of the time, there were no doubts at what happened in the end. Hopefully, they'll stop doing that or I won't be watching airing dramas for a while...
Actually, I think a pretty interesting plot is still doable without her being an alien. But they probably did that so that we, wievers, think of the blue bugs as some aliens creatures as well. It also helps us mistrusting Byul at first and gives a strong mystery feeling to the drama.
Well, I still rated it 9/10;)
Btw, thank you for the computer explanation. I truly needed it ^^
- I don't see why Byul had to be an alien. She could have just been a genius, it would have been enough.
- The last scene wasn't necessary. I'll forget it was even there.
- How did they operate the computer if you know who wasn't in any condition to give it his orders? (Someone probably answered that already in the previous comments, which I haven't read yet.)
On the positive side:
- Original idea of two parts in different timelines, the first one explaining how the second came to be.
- Futuristic drama, which is unusual and highly appreciated.
- Great plot nonetheless. Both parts are very interesting.
Thanks. I guess I'll wait with you until the subs are completed. I do want to see more of the Shi X YanDa relationship.
Is this sequel as good as season 1?
How is the ending? (Is it even finished yet?)