rationalbeings

I agree...MDL has been doing all of them as "stalker's guide" and whilst I get why they chose it, I can't deny how uncomfortable that title makes me. :/ MDL writers should really reexamine the usage of this title.

Agreed on all accounts. esp "Why did the writer made Min Ki an incompetent husband with an awful fake beard"....WHY DID THEY DO THAT????? The writers really messed this up.

If too many chefs spoil the broth, too many characters and side stories destroyed Modern Farmer. It could have been a better show had they not focused on so much on every single character on screen. I think the writer wanted to put way too many stories in one drama and thus failed in telling any story properly.

The writers even conveniently forget about certain plot lines and just erase them completely from the story...

I would haver preferred the development of the main leads love line, they actually had some chemistry and had great banter, but they never got enough screen time and the ending was too forced for them. I don't actually see Min Ki falling for her, it continues to seem like sympathy. That is of course completely the writer's fault for failing its main leads when they had such good acting in this drama. Ha Nui was completely believable as a farmer. And Man Goo grew to be my favourite character!

The only thing this drama is worth watching for is the comedy. It stays true till the end. There are many many hilarious scenes in this drama and it really keeps you laughing throughout the 20 episodes. That being said I think the ending was terrible. Such a waste after everything they went through...I just didn't see the point and you feel kind of robbed.

Would not watch again simply because the writers/director couldn't manage what they had created.

My thought exactly, what happened to the loan shark???

It's Okay, That's Love was the favorite for me this year as well. It really stood out in terms of storyline, script, chemistry and acting. Bitter Blood was such a fun watch I hope they do second season.

zero chemistry between leads, leading to a very boring movie.

I feel the same way. Esp the last episode....I was hiding behind my pillow watching it cause there was so much second hand embarrassment...

This drama was............a mess. The last few episodes esp were filled with so many cringe worthy moments I was ff through basically half of it. I wish they could have focused on one element instead of trying to do everything. If they had just focused on his growth as an action hero instead of the love triangle and wishy-washyness of the main leads this could have been better. The script was weak, the acting overdone (esp by LDW) and the directing did not match the story line. It seemed like the director wanted it to be like a slow romance when the script demanded for action.

You can tell LDW didn't give a crap by the either his lack of emotion or his overacting. Only character that really did well was Secretary Ko. He reminded me soooooooo much of Kronk from The Emperor's New Groove. But the rest of the cast were meh, except for the best friend and younger brother who acted really well despite the weirdness of the show.

It's ok to watch to waste time like someone commented below. You really need to ask all form of logic to stop existing once you click play.

Misaeng is unlike any other Korean drama, to be honest it feels more like a japanese drama to me. And I loved it. It's slow, describes everyday office life in a realistic and relatable manner with impeccable acting and warmth.

For me what really made this drama stand out to me was the relationship between Sales Team 3. Their team had such amazing chemistry that made you root for them through each hardship. Many times through the series I found myself saying "don't hurt my sales team 3!!!". Their sense of loyalty towards one another is one that really doesn't exist anymore these days.

I esp loved Mr Oh's and Geu Rae's relationship, as a boss, a mentor, a friend, a father-figure, it was just amazing. The supporting cast were brilliant as well, you go from hating some of them (baek-ki i'm looking at you) to loving them as well, esp suk yool, who is so adorable through the series.

This is one of the few dramas that are dramatic without having excessive drama in them, rather it is a quiet illustration of life as an ordinary worker, the painful learning process of new employees and hoops that older ones have to jump through to teach and protect them. It silently teaches you about life.

This would have been a better drama if I had nothing to compare it to. Whilst it started out pretty ok, it just lost itself somewhere in the middle and was no longer entertaining to watch. I have no idea what they did with nodame's character because towards the end she became more and more of an airhead with this annoying "cuteness" that was nothing like the original nodame. they even didn't focus that much on the music which is what made nodame so special to begin with.

the only thing worth watching in this drama was joo won because as usual his acting was spot on and the guy playing il ruk wasn't bad either.

i would probably not rewatch this since i had to force myself to finish it.

Agree, Stressman looked wayy too normal. Hopefully the actor can bring out the quirkiness.

Oh thanks! Will go put them on my list.

I heard those had sad endings?

Do Not Want. Please don't do this after the massive train-wreck that was BOF US remake (was that a student project?).

"and more like watching jaba the hut slowly stangled by his own fat while he sleeps." - This is a hilarious comparison and unfortunately one that can be used for many Tdramas!

I agree with everyone else, this might just be the best drama out of 2014. It was definitely the most meaningful one. There wasn't a single thing to complain about the this drama, the acting, the storyline, the script, the music (except maybe they kept playing Queen's Best Friend at the wrong times IMO).

I loved how they tackled mental health issues in this drama. The therapy sessions combined with correct dosages of medical drugs, and how some people were understanding but some people weren't. This drama really broke my heart in many ways over and over again but it still remained sweet throughout those moments, which is what life is really. That, I think, separates this drama from other melodramas. They managed to find the perfect balance between drama, pain and happiness.

I adored the relationship between the two leads, the friendships and the support system they had built in this house. Finally a Kdrama that isn't afraid of HUGS! Everyone hugged everyone and that was just lovely. I really hope that through this drama people become more curious about mental health and realise that therapy is not for "crazy" people but anyone. It's just about finding a way back to 'normalcy', if I can say that.

**slight spoiler**
I know some people think the ending was too sugar coated but I think that the whole point of this drama is to show that people with mental health can lead happy fulfilling lives as well, even after everything the two brothers went through, they can find their way back to stability with the help of a great support system, so I absolutely adored the ending.

ETA: I get how everyone seems to hate the mom and sister but unless you have been through that position where you have to be the carer for someone your whole like and it's likely it will never end, there is no stop to it, you really can't judge them for how they reacted/lived in wanting their daughter/sister to not put herself through it...again, or even the mom cheating (which is wrong but not hard to empathise with). It's not easy being a carer, and I can't believe anyone who would judge them. First start building a society which is more supportive of mental health issues and a support system for caregivers before jumping onto the judging bandwagon.

Sigh. Not a fan of this lady, she really needs to go back to the start and learn acting. I never find her roles believable. This is purely about her talent, not anything against her. I just find all her acting either non-existent or painfully forced.

Thanks!

Does the acting get any better? I'm at ep 18 and I have to say, no one seems to know how to act and the script is such a mess. I have no idea what the writer is trying to convey in any of the scenes. Does this get any better or should I just drop it now and save myself the pain?

Hi, just wondering if you finished watching it, does it have a happy ending? Thanks!