aggiemanalac
Joined Dec 2020
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I searched for this series knowing that Nankoong Min won Baeksang for his role.
He, and the series, did not disappoint. 21 episodes, long by KDrama standards, flew rapidly as each was packed. The influence of Gone With The Wind is hardly noticeable, save for the FL's vanity and the ML's indulgent affection. And there is romance in the midst of a brutal civil war, but other than that, it is a whole story of its own.
Namkoong rightfully deserves his award. He is multi-dimensional, from a devil-may-care, jaded person smitten by a young woman pining for another, to a sly political and war strategist, to a hurt and angry son struggling to forget his bitter childhood.
My only criticism is that the story can be a bit complicated in some junctures, and this may have to do with the politics during the Joseon era. To understand it fully, I had to rewind to re-digest.
Other than that, sittung through 21 episodes was well worth it.
He, and the series, did not disappoint. 21 episodes, long by KDrama standards, flew rapidly as each was packed. The influence of Gone With The Wind is hardly noticeable, save for the FL's vanity and the ML's indulgent affection. And there is romance in the midst of a brutal civil war, but other than that, it is a whole story of its own.
Namkoong rightfully deserves his award. He is multi-dimensional, from a devil-may-care, jaded person smitten by a young woman pining for another, to a sly political and war strategist, to a hurt and angry son struggling to forget his bitter childhood.
My only criticism is that the story can be a bit complicated in some junctures, and this may have to do with the politics during the Joseon era. To understand it fully, I had to rewind to re-digest.
Other than that, sittung through 21 episodes was well worth it.
I kept on skipping this series because of the not-so-great average rating. I finally decided to give this a try when I was running out of options and boy, was I suprised! I found myself binging the series and watching it in 2 days.
What I liked:
Where the show could have done better:
This reminds me of Magnum PI, Columbo and all those American detective series with humor. My hours were not wasted on this one.
What I liked:
- Humor. Some might find the humor corny, but I found it laugh out loud funny. I did not expect Lee Min Ki to be able to carry of comedic moments. His timing was perfect. And the chemistry among the cast was evident - I doubt the humor could have been pulled off if the cast did not gel well.
- The whodunit. During the first few episodes I was concerned that the story line would remain flat and un-exciting - until the serial killing began. Until the end I was left guessing who it was. The way the story unfolded to reveal the perpetrator was plausible enough.
- The cast. I enjoyed every one of them. Great acting, good comedic timing. Wonderful chemistry.
Where the show could have done better:
- A tighter and clearer reveal of the motive behind the serial killings. It was relegated to a hunch, and eventually a one-line confirmation.
- The ending. While I like that it ended happily and still with humor, the whole correctional facility scene felt off, if not unnecessary.
This reminds me of Magnum PI, Columbo and all those American detective series with humor. My hours were not wasted on this one.