They tried to blend all genres into one series and it's not working...
Tbh, I really had to think twice about rating this series. The idea and concept are actually good, but the execution left me confused. I honestly don’t know who to blame, the director or the screenwriter, because this pair is genuinely beautiful, yet the show couldn’t maintain a consistent tone throughout all 8 episodes.
At first, it felt like a criminal psychological thriller. Then out of nowhere, it shifted into mellow melodrama. Not long after that, they started pushing comedy, especially through sponsor scenes. Like, what was that yogurt scene? I really couldn’t take it seriously.
The tone kept switching back and forth and it felt very random and out of place, especially for this kind of story.
The sponsor scenes honestly ruined it for me. The final part where they tried to make the noodle cup scene iconic too also felt forced, like they were doing it purely for the aesthetic rather than serving the story.
That said, the cinematography was perfect. No complaints there at all. I just wish they had developed the side characters more, because some plot points felt illogical, especially considering the prison setting.
Acting wise, all the actresses nailed their roles. However, I really got the ick from some of the male actors, especially Pond. His acting felt way too exaggerated for me. Ter is the only exception.
Belle, on the other hand, was amazing. Her performance stood out, and there’s no doubt why she’s been trusted with main roles before. She as Kae is perfect.
If only the mood of the series had been consistent from start to finish, I would’ve easily rated ClaireBell a solid 9.0 but the constant tone shifts kept it from reaching its full potential.
At first, it felt like a criminal psychological thriller. Then out of nowhere, it shifted into mellow melodrama. Not long after that, they started pushing comedy, especially through sponsor scenes. Like, what was that yogurt scene? I really couldn’t take it seriously.
The tone kept switching back and forth and it felt very random and out of place, especially for this kind of story.
The sponsor scenes honestly ruined it for me. The final part where they tried to make the noodle cup scene iconic too also felt forced, like they were doing it purely for the aesthetic rather than serving the story.
That said, the cinematography was perfect. No complaints there at all. I just wish they had developed the side characters more, because some plot points felt illogical, especially considering the prison setting.
Acting wise, all the actresses nailed their roles. However, I really got the ick from some of the male actors, especially Pond. His acting felt way too exaggerated for me. Ter is the only exception.
Belle, on the other hand, was amazing. Her performance stood out, and there’s no doubt why she’s been trusted with main roles before. She as Kae is perfect.
If only the mood of the series had been consistent from start to finish, I would’ve easily rated ClaireBell a solid 9.0 but the constant tone shifts kept it from reaching its full potential.
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