1
1
Nothing weak about this installment
The wait was long... but it was worth it.
Weak Hero Class 1 holds a special place in my heart. It was one of the first dramas that I sat down and watched in one sitting, and that means several things, several very good things. Now... I was able to sit down and finish this drama in one sitting as well... so that tells me that this doesn't lack 'in comparison' to the first season.. in fact, it adds upon what was there with a bit of its own style.. and I'll explain.
Finishing a drama in one season means it was either compelling, or it was something I wanted to get over with and never come back to again. For this, it was compelling. The story flowed and connected from each episode to episode. This drama would've done well as a weekly drama, but it also is doing incredibly well with releasing all the episodes at once. The only shame here is that I waited two years to watch the drama in a few hours.
What I am taking from any complaints is that people are saying this is too 'Netflix'. My counter to that is of course it is looking different than the first drama to an extent. This season has bigger fights, and everything is done on a larger scale. The budget is much larger, so the production can make things look more grand. I don't see a problem with this, and don't see any place in this drama that used a budget to cover up anything. It wasn't a stark difference either, the team behind the project is competent.. and are way more than just competent. They understood the story that took place in the first season, and how that effects and compares itself to what is being told here. The budget didn't compromise the script or acting, the script and the acting was on par with the first season if not better.
The characters are mostly brand new, and so is the setting. To an extend things are obviously going to look and feel different than the first. The first season was Yoon Sieun's backstory, and I expected him to be in this season a whole lot less. I was expecting and understand that there are many other characters that need screen time and development. Not a single scene was wasted with the new characters, each scene was effective towards the main narrative.
Yoon Sieun is filled with guilt, and his characterization was consistent with the first season. I'll keep things with the comparisons to the first season at that. As I think, if you find disappointment with the fact the two are different then I'll just say. Of course they are different, Yoon Sieun's whole world is different. You can be upset, feel that sense of dread and loss, it is supposed to feel that way.
Park Jihoon does an amazing job with this project. No one else could fit into this role period. I can't give him enough praise. Jihoon acts with his eyes, and understands his role so well here. With every actor they fit their role, and it leaves the audience engrossed in the performance and reality of the drama. I didn't doubt for a second what I was watching, and was impressed with how well I resonated with each character and their story.
What is done so well to leave this drama feeling full is the details. I could write on and on about each specific one, but will name a few.
The way Sieun walks and breaths when his past is brought up. The sense of dread and anxiety you can see through his eyes and actions, the way he composes himself. All together he is more unhinged with his fighting style, as he has learned to fight to an extent, but is also resourceful and someone that isn't a fighter at all really. He is surviving, and he also has people he wants to protect. He becomes more unhinged the more those he cares about are put at stake or hurt, he is a selfless character. Honestly, he is the best character byfar.... and I'm ok with saying that since he is the main character. With so many main characters it really impressive that with the amount of time given for each one I'm not feeling like I'm missing anything or wanting someone to get less screentime.. I just wish for more..
He is isn't as calculative with his fighting style, and dare I say that is because he really doesn't have any reason to. He fights off instinct. He still observes his surroundings, but he is more 'feral', not giving himself as much time to reason because he can't hesitate when it comes to protecting his friends. His reason held him back to an extent. You didn't see the pause when he was taking down Suho's abusers in the first season at the very end... it is the same here.
Wanting more isn't bad. Sieun is a chronic yearner, so am I. The resolution for him is beautifully displayed, as he is tied down to the boxing ring. It is both symbolic and literal (with his nightmares being consistent and the same). This drama does a lot of showing and not telling, which I love. I have a problem when a drama tells you something.. it makes me feel dumb. Here you really have to watch, and the drama gives the viewer a lot to watch.
The action is eye-catching, the character interactions are interesting, equal parts wholesome, tragic, the whole works. The dynamics between characters its a highlight here. Especially Baku and Baekjin, and the main 'gang' as a whole. Seongje is a wild-card, and I'm impressed with both the character and the actor behind it. I can say that yet again, about everyone.
I won't spoil anyones fun with spoilers. I will keep it at that. This season is incredible, and you are kidding yourself if you don't think so. I don't think it sold itself out to Netflix, it used the platform and the budget to its advantage to tell a complete, and stellar picture. There also will be another season so don't say this is an incomplete story. I will die on a hill here.
The story was told and I will be patient for the next season. I'm not delusional ok.. I'm exceptionally happy with this drama. It was like this season was written for me... I would explain.. but that is more personal than just a drama review. So to sum the review... 10/10. This is vey very good, please give your criticisms to me and I'll acknowledge and challenge them! Thanks!
Weak Hero Class 1 holds a special place in my heart. It was one of the first dramas that I sat down and watched in one sitting, and that means several things, several very good things. Now... I was able to sit down and finish this drama in one sitting as well... so that tells me that this doesn't lack 'in comparison' to the first season.. in fact, it adds upon what was there with a bit of its own style.. and I'll explain.
Finishing a drama in one season means it was either compelling, or it was something I wanted to get over with and never come back to again. For this, it was compelling. The story flowed and connected from each episode to episode. This drama would've done well as a weekly drama, but it also is doing incredibly well with releasing all the episodes at once. The only shame here is that I waited two years to watch the drama in a few hours.
What I am taking from any complaints is that people are saying this is too 'Netflix'. My counter to that is of course it is looking different than the first drama to an extent. This season has bigger fights, and everything is done on a larger scale. The budget is much larger, so the production can make things look more grand. I don't see a problem with this, and don't see any place in this drama that used a budget to cover up anything. It wasn't a stark difference either, the team behind the project is competent.. and are way more than just competent. They understood the story that took place in the first season, and how that effects and compares itself to what is being told here. The budget didn't compromise the script or acting, the script and the acting was on par with the first season if not better.
The characters are mostly brand new, and so is the setting. To an extend things are obviously going to look and feel different than the first. The first season was Yoon Sieun's backstory, and I expected him to be in this season a whole lot less. I was expecting and understand that there are many other characters that need screen time and development. Not a single scene was wasted with the new characters, each scene was effective towards the main narrative.
Yoon Sieun is filled with guilt, and his characterization was consistent with the first season. I'll keep things with the comparisons to the first season at that. As I think, if you find disappointment with the fact the two are different then I'll just say. Of course they are different, Yoon Sieun's whole world is different. You can be upset, feel that sense of dread and loss, it is supposed to feel that way.
Park Jihoon does an amazing job with this project. No one else could fit into this role period. I can't give him enough praise. Jihoon acts with his eyes, and understands his role so well here. With every actor they fit their role, and it leaves the audience engrossed in the performance and reality of the drama. I didn't doubt for a second what I was watching, and was impressed with how well I resonated with each character and their story.
What is done so well to leave this drama feeling full is the details. I could write on and on about each specific one, but will name a few.
The way Sieun walks and breaths when his past is brought up. The sense of dread and anxiety you can see through his eyes and actions, the way he composes himself. All together he is more unhinged with his fighting style, as he has learned to fight to an extent, but is also resourceful and someone that isn't a fighter at all really. He is surviving, and he also has people he wants to protect. He becomes more unhinged the more those he cares about are put at stake or hurt, he is a selfless character. Honestly, he is the best character byfar.... and I'm ok with saying that since he is the main character. With so many main characters it really impressive that with the amount of time given for each one I'm not feeling like I'm missing anything or wanting someone to get less screentime.. I just wish for more..
He is isn't as calculative with his fighting style, and dare I say that is because he really doesn't have any reason to. He fights off instinct. He still observes his surroundings, but he is more 'feral', not giving himself as much time to reason because he can't hesitate when it comes to protecting his friends. His reason held him back to an extent. You didn't see the pause when he was taking down Suho's abusers in the first season at the very end... it is the same here.
Wanting more isn't bad. Sieun is a chronic yearner, so am I. The resolution for him is beautifully displayed, as he is tied down to the boxing ring. It is both symbolic and literal (with his nightmares being consistent and the same). This drama does a lot of showing and not telling, which I love. I have a problem when a drama tells you something.. it makes me feel dumb. Here you really have to watch, and the drama gives the viewer a lot to watch.
The action is eye-catching, the character interactions are interesting, equal parts wholesome, tragic, the whole works. The dynamics between characters its a highlight here. Especially Baku and Baekjin, and the main 'gang' as a whole. Seongje is a wild-card, and I'm impressed with both the character and the actor behind it. I can say that yet again, about everyone.
I won't spoil anyones fun with spoilers. I will keep it at that. This season is incredible, and you are kidding yourself if you don't think so. I don't think it sold itself out to Netflix, it used the platform and the budget to its advantage to tell a complete, and stellar picture. There also will be another season so don't say this is an incomplete story. I will die on a hill here.
The story was told and I will be patient for the next season. I'm not delusional ok.. I'm exceptionally happy with this drama. It was like this season was written for me... I would explain.. but that is more personal than just a drama review. So to sum the review... 10/10. This is vey very good, please give your criticisms to me and I'll acknowledge and challenge them! Thanks!
Was this review helpful to you?
