Little Women (2022)

The concept

This gives chills the shocking plot twist really makes the show standout . The way the scene was shown the serious court,suspense atmosphere while questioning and then the timing of her friend appearing just to show that she is the evidence is crazy
















































































































































































































































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Destitute Didn’t Have to Mean Dumb

The first episode kicked things off well, but the story failed to keep that strong premise. I was expecting to see three sisters who were ride or die, bringing down those corrupt killers and manipulators whom they found themselves entangled with, while managing to elevate themselves, even if just enough to do better than they were, out of extreme poverty.

Instead, we got three sisters who were as about as bonded as three siblings living oceans apart. The oldest sister was the dumbest out if the three. She spent almost every episode in tears. Sometimes warranted. Sometimes not. She signed her name to a legal document that was in a language she couldn’t read. Repeatedly confronted potentially dangerous people and threatened to expose their crimes. Handed a stack of stolen money to a woman who knew she was dirt poor, while knowing people were looking for said money. Trusted everything a man said whom she didn’t know from Adam. And continued to be a crusader of justice for her BFF who set her up in a serious mess of financial fraud. The stupidness went on and on with this one.

The middle sister had a few more brain cells to rub together. For she could see the forest for the trees. However, she wasn’t smart enough to be meticulous and strategic in her efforts which resulted in her ongoing failures.

The youngest sister was gullible and dumb. I guess she can get a pass as she was a teen and having to deal with being dirt poor and abandoned by her parents. However, her complete disregard for her sisters and total belief in her rich BFF and family was ridiculous. Also, she looked high throughout the series but perhaps that was in effort to convey her depression with her situation. Still it did the character no favors.

The plot actually could’ve been good if those at the center of it wasn’t so dumb. I gave this 7 episodes because I like Kim Go Eun. However, I finally gave up on the series because the plot continued to drag and I became over these characters lack of intellect. Moreover, what also annoyed me was all the educated and/or rich characters in this came off smart while the poor characters came off dumb.

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Layers upon layers

Aug 2023
Why did I wait so long to watch this?
I really enjoyed the pace and intrigue, and binged in a day, staying up 'til silly o'clock.
Great mix of characters, with the 3 sisters it centres around being each very different.
It really was gripping drama with some well placed, but nothing standing out as being really childish, humour.
The story twists and turns, with more layers than an onion.
All 3 sisters end up entwined with one ultra powerful, sociopathic family.
The story follows their struggle to unearth past and present secrets, lies and fraud.
More than a few surprises along the way.
There were a few times when things got more than a little ridiculous and characters did do truly stupid things for the circumstances they were in, but overall it's not badly written and is a pretty intelligent story.
I'd have liked more on the youngest sister, as I felt her character's story was sacrificed somewhat for the main plot.
I also wish one particular character had a more fitting end; they didn't suffer nearly enough for my liking.
I adored Choi Do-il, played by Wi Ha-joon; a great character that kept me guessing to the very end.
Well worth a watch.

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Not Bad, But Not My Kind of Drama

I was sucked into this drama by the title. My exact reaction: "Korean drama of Little Women? I can't wait!!" I'm not a purist when it comes to book to TV/movie adaptations. So while this drama did not follow my expectations at all, I still found all the changes they did to the source material interesting. Anyway, you can't really top either 1993 or 2019 "Little Women" in my mind. I see that a lot of people have already posted reviews so I'll just include some of my thoughts.

Interestingly, In-joo (Meg) is treated more like the main character than In-kyung (Jo). Sadly like most versions of "Little Women" In-hye (Amy) is given little character development. Her character really seems to be shoved to the side by the end of the drama. In-joo and In-kyung are both clearly outlined characters, but I can't say the same for In-hye. I really enjoyed the two love interests, Do-il (John Brooke) and Jung-ho (Laurie). Neither resemble their book counterpart in my opinion, but I still like them. The great-aunt was also wonderful and a good nod to the book. All I have to say about the villain characters are that I found them both disappointing and forgettable after the first few episodes.

From the comments, I learned this is a "makjang" drama. In all my years of drama watching, I've never heard this term before and will probably avoid any future dramas attached to it. While I enjoyed "Little Women", I never felt really that connected to it. I think that is in part because it is a makjang, meaning it just has some ridiculous/over-the-top moments that I could just not ignore. I also feel the ridiculousness ruined some character development. I will praise the actors who all brought their a-game. This drama was good, but not for me. Had it not been titled "Little Women", I never would have picked it up.

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I have very mixed feelings.

AFTER WATCHING 7 EPISODES
After watching two episodes, I thought the drama would get better, but in my opinion, it didn't. I found each episode boring most of the time. Some parts look forced to make a twelve-episode drama. And why did they make fools of the sisters? They know there's something wrong with the orchid, it's dangerous, but they keep smelling it.
I'm dropping this drama. It's not worth wasting my time since every episode is boring for me.

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AFTER WATCHING 2 EPISODES
rating 6.5/10

So far, I've only watched two episodes and have very mixed feelings about this drama. The first episode was really boring for me. Because I wanted to give this drama a chance, I started watching the second episode and the first half was also mostly boring. This was the moment when I started to doubt whether I should continue watching this drama. However, I wanted to finish the second episode so as not to interrupt it in the middle of watching it. And something unexpected happened to me. The rest of the episode contained parts that interested me.

I want to mention that I really appreciate how the feelings, characters, and situations the characters find themselves in are represented by the lighting and design of their apartments/houses.

I'm not sure if I will continue watching this drama. I want to consider the pros and cons so as not to waste time unnecessarily on something that bored me for most of the first episodes.
I will probably choose to watch the third episode and after that, I will decide whether or not to continue watching.

I will update this review.

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This is not an 'adaption' more like loosely base on Little Women

Currently Little Women Ep 1-3
I thought Little Women was gonna be a light and airy drama 😅 I mean on MDL it's says 'adapted from the novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott'
There is nothing adapted in this here drama but embezzlement,money. It's a murder mystery.
Should have written loosely base since the Oh sisters are poor.
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What I'm not loving:
The lack of communication in these dramas is getting real old, real fast.
I'm on Ep 3 and I'm really disappointed in In Joo (Kim Go Eun ❤️ Yumi Cells series) the oldest and In Kyung (Nam Ji hyun ❤️365) the middle and their behavior with the rich family Park who is clearly taking advantage of their little sister In Hye (Park Ji Hoo ❤️ All of Us Are Dead)

What I'm loving:
As someone who loves plants and flowers that princess Orchid is gorgeous and I want one 😅😍

The men I REALLY enjoy seeing:
Actor Uhm Kijoon and it looking like he is up to no good (like his counterpart Dan Tae in Penhouse series) with his running for mayor shady self. Give me more screentime with him, he does villian so well 🥴🤣🤣🤣

Actor Wi Hajoon he is slowly making his way to ML status and that smile (he also has some nice wrist veins too) 😏😉

I'll add my final thought after completion

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Being poor does not equal being dumb or not knowing how to handle money

Look, I really tried. Episode 1 was fire, but it went downhill from there.

The plot was set with these three sisters being super close (minus the youngest, who I found purely ungrateful, but more on that in a second).

In Joo and In Kyung talk about everything and share every thought. But when it comes to push and shove, it took them almost five episodes to realize they were chasing the same villain. Many issues wouldn't have occurred if they had talked about it from the moment In Kyung found the money in the fridge.

Also, why do both older sisters prefer to share their thoughts with random men instead of with each other to help their younger sister out?

I get that some things are made for the plot, but some scenes were unnecessary, rushed, and just badly plotted. After the grandma passed in Episode 6, I gave up.

I get it, obtaining 2 billion won in that manner is scary. But if the storyline is about poor people taking on the rich, then these strong sisters (all of them) should have buckled up. That would have been the perfect revenge storyline - with faults, of course, because they are new to having money - but these women are not dumb.

It felt like they purposely made them silly and not think things through because they are poor, which is nonsensical.

All in all, so much missed potential with the show, especially with such a great start.

And the little sisters excuse, of hating how her sisters love her and wanting her own life... please.

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Feels like American shows

It starts like a cliche K-dramas where there is a poor Korean family where girls will meet rich guys and fall in love and happy endings. I do not believe there will be a happy ending. This show includes realistic people in the universe they created. There is no good people. Even our characters have their own selfishness and mistakes. I watched without close my eyes and could not guess any of the events occurring. It has high tension, awakens high level of curiosity and make you disgust of rich community. Sorry for the romance seekers, this show is kind of offering massacre. I would recommend to people who enjoyed:
- Sky Castle
- Penthouse series
- Parasite Movie

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