I watched this because of the high rating but I guess I'm in the minority (or maybe the only one lol) in the fact…
Most police are corrupt, dirty people, so that part is actually quite based in reality. With power comes greed and corruption for most people. Lee Jae Han isn't most people, and that's why he's great and why Signal was a great show. Much of Signal is a social commentary, but those that didn't care for it must have missed that part. Why else would they rehash old cases that actually took place in some form? They did it on purpose to shed light on the ills of the police in society and the corruption that starts with civil service jobs and ends all the way in the Blue House in some cases. It's definitely a critical masterpiece in social commentary long desired and needed in dealing with those in positions of authority.
I loved this drama. I loved that it was more family oriented than a romance like the other two. So disappointed…
It was hot, but I still fell more in love with Taek in the end, and I'm glad Deok Sun agreed with my assessment. Had Jung Pal actually not treated his love like a joke, he may have ended up with Deok Sun. However, the seeds of love between Taek and Deok Sun had already been sown before that half-assed confession. I liked both male characters, but Jung Pal made a fatal mistake in his timing, and it was that indecisiveness that cost him dearly, not anything else. This Reply series is the only one where I liked both leads for the main girl. Although I cared for Taek more, I still liked Jung Hwan, and quite honestly, wanted the show to have Deok Sun in a polyamorous relationship. Now that I'm rewatching the show, I like Jung Hwan even more as a character. It still doesn't change my ship, but I appreciate him more; this situation is much the same as I feel about Trash after rewatching Reply 1994. It still doesn't change my love for Chilbong, but I appreciate the rival more than I did during the show's initial run.
I watched the 2 episodes over, this time with subtitles and I have to say this drama suffers from nothing but…
I agree. They seem mismatched, and part of that may be because in real life Min Hyuk is older than Hyeri. Perhaps that adds to the awkwardness as well.
Check this out, entertainer asking for another chance *wink* http://www.allkpop.com/article/2016/04/ddanddara-to-air-new-version-of-first-2-episodes-in-response-to-negative-feedback
I'm watching it on Viki. Does anyone know if they'll reset the the two episodes there?
The story is pretty cliche, but I didn't care because omg, the chemistry between Baron and Megan is #goals. I loved it and gave it an 8. There wasn't a character (of the mains) that I hated; that is rare. I'll definitely re-watch it now that it's on Viki; I can't wait to see the comments.
So, I didn't know he was the older brother in We Are Brothers. I thought the first time I had seen his magnificence (and fell for his charm) was in A Tree with Deep Roots. Now I've seen Signal, and if there was any question on my ultimate ahjusshi crush, that sealed it. He's also very good in Salut D'Amour. Ahhh, he's so loveable and such a good actor! (I demand more lead roles).
Pretty disappointed in the ending of this. Tbh, I'm really disappointed. I don't get how they can build up a character and just leave him to "die" at the end. I've got no problem with the acting or anything like that, but that ending hurt, not just for fans of Cha Sik, but for fans of Ji Soo.
The show lost a point and a half (from my 8.5) for that lack of resolution.
The show lost a point and a half (from my 8.5) for that lack of resolution.