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So, let me tell you what was the fuking problem with this drama:
1) The stupid/dumb/annoying lead girl
2) The annoying prosecutor guy (Kang Hyun played by Park Eun Seok)
3) The unrealistic side story
4) Everybody hates the main guy, who is the best.
1: Her character is the worst since the 1 ep, she's so poorly written, because she's intelligent but then...she can be super dumb and stupid. In the 1 ep, while they are investigating a body, she touches him without using gloves?? And she can't even do her job properly.
2: The prosecutor guy, no, the annoying prosecutor guy, who was useless at his job, his emotions and assumptions caused him to blame the main dude too much. A N N O Y I N G
3: Having a lead girl like that and an impatient prosecutor made the good story look less realistic.
4: EVERYBODY IS AGAINST OR HATE THE MAIN GUY. WTF?! He was the best: Realistic, serious, intelligent...but everybody kept judging him, for everything he was doing.
I kept watching the drama because I loved the story style, about forensic doctors, investigating bodies and finding the killers, the support cast was strong and made the drama very enjoyable (Lee Yi Kyung is damn cool and funny) and ofc the dope male lead who carried the show.
If in the season 2 the girl don't change I will not watch it...
Here's my review, sorry for being too negative.
BUT I'M GLAD THAT THERE WAS NO ROMANCE BETWEEN THE LEADS!!!
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The story wasn't really anything special, full of common tropes in Chinese romance fantasies. The best thing about this drama was probably the acting-- every main character excelled at their multiple roles.
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A series well worth a second season
This series never felt cheaply made, a few scenes could have been better and some of the characters could have been a bit more developed, but overall the story was a great one. I really didn't like one of the MLs at first but his character developed very nicely throughout the story. The acting was really good, some were over the top but it was intentional for some of the characters, some used lightly here. There were some characters or acting of certain characters that I could have gone without but I watched this for the MLs and I was not disappointed in them.The opening and ending song was beautiful. I love the ending and though I wish it was slightly longer and some of the scenes extended it was a great run. Really hoping they have a second season. I would love to see more stories on the two MLs, the emperor being my favorite of course. :) This is bromance but one can also categorize it as censored romance, you just have to look to find the subtle hints which are just too cute.
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A masterpiece of a series, totally worth the wait
It took ages, but Ticket To Heaven is FINALLY here, and I've got to say it was SO WORTH IT. This series is a masterpiece. Every episode makes me cry, or at least tear up. It's just so raw and tender and intimate and real, gut wrenching but also incredibly sweet at the same time. Every week I was on the edge of my seat.Acting:
Gem and Fourth's acting in this is just AMAZING. I won't lie, I had my doubts after episode one... but they completely proved me wrong. They completely embody their characters and tell their stories so perfectly.
Music:
The music is wonderful and fits the story perfectly, it totally gets you in the feels. I'm not a big fan of the intro song, but I won't deduct points just for that.
Story:
The religious theme is original and extremely well done. I see how this concept could be hard to pull off, but everyone did amazing and the writing is just wonderful.
Overall:
This is an absolute MUST WATCH. 10/10 on every aspect. Only downside is how painfully short it is. I wish we had more episodes!!
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the cast amazing, the acting, amazing, the writers amazing, the plots amazing, the quality amazing-(well maybe not that amazing), but you get my point.
so ok it started off a little slow in my opinion. i was gonna drop it after watching the first two episodes, but decided to stick with it. am I glad that i did. the chemistry between each character is uncanny, even the non-romantic relationships. the bromance and romance and frenemance (yes i said it friends-enemies-romance: frenemace) was just wow.
the character developments were superb. it worth a watch. definitely check out this show, ITS WORTH A WATCH!
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This was bad...
I just wrapped up the series, and I can't believe people actually enjoyed it. Anueng behaves like a pre-teen, almost like an 11 or 12-year-old girl, which is really off-putting.The pacing felt incredibly rushed, especially regarding Nueng's feelings for Anueng. There was no believable transition from annoyance to love. One moment, Nueng is frustrated with Anueng, and then suddenly, she gazes into her eyes as if she's in love. It all felt too quick and artificial, lacking any genuine development.
The age difference doesn't bother me since they're both adults, but as I mentioned, immature behavior is unsettling. It's hard to believe that any woman over 30 would be attracted to someone who behaves like a child. The plot twist involving Nueng's ex-friend having feelings for Nueng, and the fact that Nueng's ex slept with her friend, leading to Anueng being their daughter, felt rushed again.
The relationship between Anueng and her mother feels strained, yet suddenly, the mother seeks to connect with her daughter. Meanwhile, the guy accepts Anueng as his daughter in 1 second. He says he doesn’t need a paternity test since Anueng is so cute, implying that her charm is proof enough lol. If I were in his position, I’d pause to think. I would certainly wonder if she’s truly mine.
The pacing is so hurried that it diminishes the emotional weight of the story, leaving me unable to invest in any of the characters.
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First what I did like; they used pretty handsome people in the cast, there were also some really cool special effects incorporated in the story. However, I hated that they had Park shin Hye with a voice over, I could never get used to it! I don't know if she was lost in translation because her acting was awful here. I kept thinking Maria should have been the female lead.
I don't know if the episodes were just long or boring. I found myself skipping episodes, and just watching the very beginning and the very end.
I didn't read the manga so maybe the story line in the drama is closest to the original, but I liked the anime way better. I think the drama had trouble staying true to the story that it was based on while trying to update it so it would be realistic and a hit. Maybe some things should never go live action.
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But the movie felt slightly directionless - probably due to a combination of the writing and the directing. The character and relationship development were half-hearted, especially between Lee Jong Seok and Park Bo Young's characters.
I was expecting Kim Young Kwang to have a more significant role in this movie, but unfortunately he was greatly overshadowed by the two leads, Lee Jong Seok and Park Bo Young. Lee Jong Seok's bumbling lover boy character did deliver some laughs, especially when faced with Kim Young Kwang's gangster character. But the standout was Park Bo Young - don't be fooled by her baby face, she can strike fear in the heart of any man with her punches and vulgarities. Quite a transformation from her previous roles.
I enjoyed the Korean and American music from the 80s which helps set the time period.
Still enjoyable in parts.
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Underrated, Highly Recommended,, Must watch!!!
Great story, new plot.Loved the show. It made me feel all sad, happy, angry, disappointed, hopeful all at the same time.
Gong Jin Chul and Hyun Bin were great characters and loved the actors that portrayed them especially Jang Ki Yong (Gong Jin Chul) since I follow all his work. This type of character suits him. GJC broke my heart and wanted him to see him happy and cheered for him until the end even though there seems to be a lot of criticism about his abnormal way of showing love.
I did not like the main female lead as much because I felt she was not sincere much. I did not like her character either as she seems to be leading both guys until the last episode. Her character was not consistent.
I liked the suspense of the drama but still predicted much of it. I really wanted to see more romance between GJC and JSB. The ending is a little vague like most Korean drama ending nowadays.
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This drama was on my radar ever since I heard about it after Stranger. Writer Lee Soo Yeon and Cho Seung Woo together could not go wrong! And I was right. This drama is excellent because it managed to get the point across and question our society despite being and extremely difficult topic to tackle without inducing snores. . Where else can you make a drama that questions nature of medical services, politics, capitalism and society's treatment of person with physical disabilities and still make it interesting! That has to count for effort but it delivers excellence with writing, acting and direction. The relationship between the Ye brothers is to watch out for. The story that Ye brothers carry is just heartwarming. The treatment of Ye sun Woo by his brother and those in his circle is the something that needs to be seen. Its eye opening and uncomfortable to watch but it deserves the empathy it gets. Also, not to be forgotten this drama is heavier on romance than Stranger. But considering it was nonexistent in Stranger, I guess the writer threw us a bone that I gladly chewed. The ending is nicely and realistically tied up without going overboard that dramas usually go for.
Overall, the story may not be for everyone but if you enjoy a charcater driven story, this one is for you. What can be a boring story about politics is made alive with nuanced characters with shadows of past in driving their story of growth.
The Characters
Mr. Gu as a character was one of the best characters that I have seen in Kdramas. He is a brilliant as President of Sangook University Hospital, who as an audience you try to dislike because of the nature of his job compared to the doctors, but he is rational and humane. He is a corporate slave who tries to do what is right and questions the doctors on their God Complex while delivering profits to the Corporate Overlord using the hospital. It sounds complex because he is complex yet highly admirable.
The doctors are varying shades of grey characters. The almost white as his coat character is Dr Joo who is what we think an ideal doctor and human should be. He works to save lives and steps in when needed.
The one character that is also brilliantly written Dr Oh se-Hwa. It is rare to find a female character that is badass in a no nonsense way. She is self centered and ambitious and when she goes head to head with Mr.Gu or anyone trying to undermine her...Boy! Beware.
The Acting
The acting carried the show just as much as the writing. Given to lesser actors, the characters would have come across as stoic and impossible to read.
Cho Seung Woo is brilliant as his character. It was possible to read his inner thoughts in any situation with just a few muscle movements on his face. He is one actor who delivers excellence in subtlety that is expected of the character and then some more.
Lee Kyu Hyung as Dr. Ye Sun Woo was just as amazing as he is in previous works. His emotions were so raw at times. He carried the character like a skin.
Yoo Jae Myung As Dr Joo...Just give that man a leading role already. Nuff said.
Lee Dong Wook as Dr Ye Jin woo is underwhelming and the weakest link. Considering he is the main lead, its slightly disappointing. His acting seems green compared to the rest of the cast who never made me doubt their existence as the characters themselves. He got overshadowed by the acting chops of rest of the cast.
One of the things that turned out to be a pet peeve of mine is his comedy. He does stoic well enough but the understated comedy that is required to lighten the dark tones of the drama is just not for him. His face contorts and somersaults and basically goes overboard to convey the comedy which is just cringy to watch. Its the only reason to not give the entire cast a 10.
Soundtrack is as good as it gets for political medical thrillers in that, it is minimal but appropriate use to convey the suspense factor.
Rewatch Value is good when you are feeling philosophical. I can watch it again just to admire the writing and acting.
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Romantics stay away from this one.Happily ever after lovers steer clear.
Watched so many episodes of a relationship developing only to have the writers dump it. I hate the fact that they gave me hope and simultaneously stomped it. I mean this after many episodes. It was ridiculous and annoying. I lost track of the plot and essentially gave up trying to understand any of it.
I really tried to power through all 78 episodes but I found myself skipping around once I got to episode 50. This series is extremely long for this type of genre. It started out somewhat slow and I almost dropped it but once you get to around episode 8 or 10 it gets a little more interesting. The beginning episodes revolve around the two leads and their relationship to include how they met and how their relationship developed over time. There were some politics in the middle of it but there was that relational aspect that somewhat kept it more interesting. I really enjoyed how their relationship developed over time and watching what they went through to help each other and be with each other. However, that all changes around episode 30ish. That fun and sweet relationships that you saw growing and found entertaining went into the trash. What began with a strong female lead with a sense of justice, bravery and loads of common sense appeared to turn into something else. I just really couldn’t like it anymore because it was too unrealistic for me. Two people meet and develop a bond and ultimately fall in love. One person made a choice due to situation (gets married, and has kids)that derailed the possibility of a relationship going further, Although his love was strong. After that, the person that was left behind spends her life alone and supporting the person who abandoned her. Miserable. This is truly not my cuppa tea.
I cannot recommend this to my hopeless romantic‘s at all. I got the melancholy, sacrificial love vibe all over again. It’s not cute. In addition to that it’s 78 episodes long, 90% of the episodes is political and routine scheming. Lead became a annoying repeating record. I found it rather difficult to really like any characters. This included the two leads. If you’re looking for a romantic drama you need to look somewhere else. If you’re looking for historical romance, again I advise you to look out somewhere. If you’re looking for some political plotting and scheming with a hint of love you might like this one. FYI there is some good fight scenes in the beginning but that ends around episode 25. There were several inferences to sexual assault that was distasteful. It was not bittersweet. It was gloomy and the ending was stupid.
I wouldn’t say the ending is awful but it’s not a happily ever after one that leaves you smiling.
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100 points for the Chemistry, some deductions because of the pain
After what feels like ages, was so happy to get to watch a drama which was gripping and had the right balance of humour and pain. My only gripe was with the premise of the story-dude broke up with her because he fell in love with her, and dude got back with her because he was dying? Poor girl.. as if she didnt already have issues of her own.Was this review helpful to you?
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Something you should know before you watch
I've had high hopes for this movie. I didn't watch the trailer. I kinda just went into the movie blindsided. I thought it was gonna be like bloodhound the show that's how people were making to seem like in the comments but anyway, I feel like it was good actors but but in the movie, they kind of just thrown in characters and kinda expect us to know their backstory or how their attached to them and then for the action to happen at the end of the movie did it make sense to me? I feel like this movie had good potential but they kind of just threw this plot everywhere if I had to give her the rating I would give it a 4.3. I'm deducting points because there's a lot of confusion. The story is all over the place, adding people at random times ,should've went with a different plot ,and many more. I'm not gonna go all around the world and explaining it I would give this movie a shot if you're gonna watch it but personally, I just didn't like it. To be honest, I think they should've took a note from my name or ballerina but that's just my personal opinionWas this review helpful to you?
