I agree that them ACTUALLY being together was so short but in all sense, they were together for the most of the series. Episodes 7 and 8 were great. When the realization hits is a very key moment that is often overlooked in other dramas so that was great to see. The ending did leave some to be desired but I think the whole series was filled with so much fluff that the ending itself didn't have enough fluff left--if that makes any sense at all. Like the declaration happens in the last two minutes of the series which is a pretty long time for a super short payoff but it ended well, just not as high as some would've hoped. Still a good series to watch if you're in between dramas. FK is really a joy to watch, both in talent and beauty.
Just to add to my posted review.... I didn't like the love triangle because it didn't seem even and I thought that In Ho would realize what he's doing is wrong but it never happened. I didn't like how vitriolic everyone seemed to be at times. That classroom was toxic. They made Jung so unlikable in the last half that I was having a hard time justifying why he was a better fit for Seol but that was because all we got was Seol/In Ho in the latter half. I didn't like how characters that were pushing the plot for a few episodes just disappeared without any explanation. It did end badly, the time jump I was kinda expecting but if you're going to do a time jump, you gotta show some progression as to what's everyone's been doing.
Also in terms of ending, I'd compare this to Oh My Venus but they got it right because they were set on what to do as opposed to just leaving things unsettled.
So it started off well but it had serious shifts in tone especially nearing the end because if you have to use a certain trope thrice in a story then you know you have some story concerns ahead.
The tone shifts from very lighthearted happy to supremely dark and its mostly because of the supernatural element that was introduced but it shouldn't overshadow the main tone of the story because those dark depressing scenes really hit home because often times those scenes could play out in real life but in real life, there's no super powered petite woman that I know of whose out there at the moment. That dark antagonistic behavior was really pushed so extreme that it made the story even more believable than it was intended to be. The acting was good, production wise--it was solid. The comedy was pretty funny. The OST was poor but maybe that's just me. The police are the worst police ever in this, don't expect them to save you is what you can take away. The story is the weakest part by far. Those tone shifts really set this back and the romance is fluff, straight up fluff and to be honest it's really cliche. Rich chaebol guy-poor disinterested girl. I don't think you see the main characters grow up in their behaviors. There's no progression, they just sort of stay the same throughout.
I think if this is your first K-Drama it would be okay to the casual but if you've seen your fair share of dramas before then you've seen this story played out again and again so don't be surprised in the least.
It's a really low grade version of Healer. The acting is good but the story is really boring and somewhat…
There's a bit more comedy in Man to Man than Healer so it does have that going for them. It's a good reason why I haven't dropped it yet. PSW is hilarious in this. The romance is there. It hasn't fully bloomed yet. It does seem like it'll be a slow burn considering it's about half way finished.
If you can get through the first six episodes (which were really hard--no lie) then it should be entertaining to see how it all unfolds.
It's a really low grade version of Healer. The acting is good but the story is really boring and somewhat predictable. I know Netflix put a lot into this but I don't think they got the best of what K-dramas can really accomplish.
I'll admit I wanted to drop the first episode after twenty minutes in but I gutted it out. It just wasn't very strong to keep me invested but I stayed with it and I'm glad I did. The episodes flew by pretty quickly. As mentioned before, the chemistry between all the actors was fantastic and was really the strong attribute this drama had, more so than the story because the story a felt bit unpolished especially nearing the end but I'm also glad it ended the right way. It's definitely watchable, somewhat inspiring and pretty funny.
My first Chinese drama and it did it's job for the most part. An obvious call back to My Love from the Star but I think they're different in their own special way so it's hard to compare. Storywise, this is more out there and has external elements as opposed to a closed setting. The only real complaint I have with is the length of the series. It took twenty episodes to get to the core of the story which was really dragging by that point. The last four episodes really were just summaries of everything that happened. The acting was on point but Kim Tae Hwan needs some range. I think Fu Jia out-acted him and he's the second lead? The relationship between Jing Zhi and Ling Qiao is very unstable. One being too dependent and the other wanting freedom? It's very hard to mix without the relationship looking forced. The ending would've pissed me off if I didn't just see they were planning a season two but it's still better to tie loose ends than to leave us all on a cliff.
Nothing earth-shattering because if you've seen two opposite worlds colliding then you know how it turns out most of the time. This is enjoyable if you have some time to kill and nothing to watch.
The first time I saw this drama, I liked it but I felt like the second half was not as strong. After rewatching…
I agree it was good for what it was.
The two halves really didn't match up in terms of stakes. Once a certain someone was taken out of the picture then it really didn't come up to the same level that it was before making the ending somewhat predictable. The sense of justice is there if you're watching it for that. PSH was so adorable in this and there were times I thought the reporters were the police making me wonder what the heck does the police do all day?
I was behind on my dramas and this was on the playlist for a while so I knew this was good going in but I didn't know how good it was until it ended and it ended sometime ago so I'm late to the party.
It took me four days to get through it all with breaks in between of course, the uncontrollable laughter coupled with the sad moments that sum up this story. A story about life, purpose, meaning and overall self-determination. One can choose not to watch this drama and be happy for it but one can also watch this drama and be overwhelmed with so much emotion that you didn't think there was there or had it lost it in someway. This is a drama that speaks to the patient minds of an audience that looks for meaning when at variable times there is none.
That being said, I would never watch this again. Now don't get me wrong, it's a good drama but maybe in my third life, I'll try and remember again. It's just too real. The OST is incredible, one of the best I've ever heard. It's not very often that the supporting cast can carry a drama but in this one, it did. The acting was superb and while at times the story creaked over the edges, it stayed the course overall and hooked me in a way that might be similar to a fish in a lake. Stingy at first but caught nonetheless.
I could say more but I won't spoil it. I'm not a grim reaper or a god. I am just a lowly guy looking for one.
Would your best friend, someone you have known your entire life, kill your father, try to murder your sister and sleep with your wife while trying to frame you for murder and then try to kill you all while still thinking your best friends... Did you ever really know your best friend at all? Hahaha.
It started off pretty good but then it got repetitive with some of the storyline and really suffered from bad writing and misdirection which was unfortunate considering the production value displayed. I also think the ending which was intended to be happy, ended up being pretty depressing when you think about all that happened. You've been warned.
But the cinematography was fantastic.
Also in terms of ending, I'd compare this to Oh My Venus but they got it right because they were set on what to do as opposed to just leaving things unsettled.
The tone shifts from very lighthearted happy to supremely dark and its mostly because of the supernatural element that was introduced but it shouldn't overshadow the main tone of the story because those dark depressing scenes really hit home because often times those scenes could play out in real life but in real life, there's no super powered petite woman that I know of whose out there at the moment. That dark antagonistic behavior was really pushed so extreme that it made the story even more believable than it was intended to be. The acting was good, production wise--it was solid. The comedy was pretty funny. The OST was poor but maybe that's just me. The police are the worst police ever in this, don't expect them to save you is what you can take away. The story is the weakest part by far. Those tone shifts really set this back and the romance is fluff, straight up fluff and to be honest it's really cliche. Rich chaebol guy-poor disinterested girl. I don't think you see the main characters grow up in their behaviors. There's no progression, they just sort of stay the same throughout.
I think if this is your first K-Drama it would be okay to the casual but if you've seen your fair share of dramas before then you've seen this story played out again and again so don't be surprised in the least.
If you can get through the first six episodes (which were really hard--no lie) then it should be entertaining to see how it all unfolds.
The two halves really didn't match up in terms of stakes. Once a certain someone was taken out of the picture then it really didn't come up to the same level that it was before making the ending somewhat predictable. The sense of justice is there if you're watching it for that. PSH was so adorable in this and there were times I thought the reporters were the police making me wonder what the heck does the police do all day?
It took me four days to get through it all with breaks in between of course, the uncontrollable laughter coupled with the sad moments that sum up this story. A story about life, purpose, meaning and overall self-determination. One can choose not to watch this drama and be happy for it but one can also watch this drama and be overwhelmed with so much emotion that you didn't think there was there or had it lost it in someway. This is a drama that speaks to the patient minds of an audience that looks for meaning when at variable times there is none.
That being said, I would never watch this again. Now don't get me wrong, it's a good drama but maybe in my third life, I'll try and remember again. It's just too real. The OST is incredible, one of the best I've ever heard. It's not very often that the supporting cast can carry a drama but in this one, it did. The acting was superb and while at times the story creaked over the edges, it stayed the course overall and hooked me in a way that might be similar to a fish in a lake. Stingy at first but caught nonetheless.
I could say more but I won't spoil it. I'm not a grim reaper or a god. I am just a lowly guy looking for one.
Would your best friend, someone you have known your entire life, kill your father, try to murder your sister and sleep with your wife while trying to frame you for murder and then try to kill you all while still thinking your best friends... Did you ever really know your best friend at all? Hahaha.