A lot of kdramas on MLD tend to be rated high from the start even when it’s not done yet lol. I think it’s…
Yeah, but like you said, since there are a lot of watchers in the beginning, even if the show ends up being bad, there numbers of reviews is not the same, and people who were waiting for it to finish airing might not even start watching it. I think voting should be locked until ep 10 or so.
Honestly, I can accept any decision the writer makes in the end. It's been a while since I last cared this much about two characters in a drama. The message this drama carries is also very important. There's no prince or princess that will solve all your problems if you don't face them yourself.
I like this approach to diversity. It makes sense in the context of the drama, and even though I know there will be people who will say that kdramas are losing their identity, I like to think they're expanding. If anything, having a white and black character in the center is better than having 5 seasons of a show.
For Netflix, this makes a lot of sense, and that's also true for kdrama studios. They can experiment all they want using Netflix's money without having to rely on Knetz's approval.
It's also dangerous, though. If there's a controversy, it won't just be kdrama fans that will be all over this.
It's kinda sad when you don't really care about what will happen with any of the characters. I really like Park Bo Young, Abyss was a nightmare and this one is just "ok". I want to see her in a more serious role, it's clear that they started to put her in more "cute scenes" not only because their relationship progressed, but also because the writer lost it. It's really weird seeing a drama where death is one of the main themes but you don't really care.
"The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" had a more down-to-earth approach and it worked really well. I don't think the fantasy element worked for this drama. There's no sense of urgency because of the power some of the characters have.
For Netflix, this makes a lot of sense, and that's also true for kdrama studios. They can experiment all they want using Netflix's money without having to rely on Knetz's approval.
It's also dangerous, though. If there's a controversy, it won't just be kdrama fans that will be all over this.
I hope this does well.
"The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" had a more down-to-earth approach and it worked really well. I don't think the fantasy element worked for this drama. There's no sense of urgency because of the power some of the characters have.