Delivery Man (2023)

Charming Cozy Ghost Drama

This drama was very enjoyable. A lot of it is a very typical ghost drama plotline, there is not anything very unique about the plot. But in many episodes I found that the writing was very well polished, an attention to detail that many dramas do not have. Many dramas just force in a trope even when it does not make sense, but this show seemed to care that everything makes sense. The twists and emotional arcs are very well thought out. The performances are also very good. The side stories are especially rich.

One criticism is that the final arc has some odd pacing. I am not sure if it was "bad" pacing, but they make some strange choices to reveal things before going back and showing stuff leading up to it. In a way, a lot of surprises are not a surprise because they show you the reveals so early before building up the tension. I am not sure if those were bad decisions, but I would say this is not a drama where you will be guessing a lot. There is some suspense, but it is pretty light.

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Enjoyable

It's not going to change the world or anything, but this show had a lot going for it. I laughed, I cried, I binged.

STORY: Yeong Min has taken over being a taxi driver following the hit and run murder of his mom. He lives with his grandmother (loved her!) and the bank is going to take away their house If he doesn't come up with a large amount of money that's owed, and quickly. Suddenly he's got an amnesiac ghost in his car, which certainly doesn't help him bring in any money. She wants help figuring out who she is, he's totally focused on getting money for his debt, and at the beginning they are like oil and water. There are quite a few comedic scenes revolving around this. This is a story about how they go about getting what both of them want/need. There seemed to be a new storyline in every episode or so that gave us new ghosts, as well as clues as to what happened to mom and the identity of the ghost passenger. Red herrings are thrown out left and right, making us wonder who the evil people are, and everyone got their turn. Are the police on the take? What's happening at the hospital? Do the ghosts play any part in getting to the bottom of everything? There was a little romance, and I have to say I appreciated the time that the leads spent together and the conversations they had. It was a progressive building of a relationship that made sense, plus the addition of "How in the heck will this relationship ever work?!"

ACTING: It was good. I quite enjoyed Yoon Chan Young as Yeong Min. Maybe because he's not a famous actor, I could focus on the character. I thought he did a good job. The FL was irritating at times, but mostly just in the first episode or so. I know that writing had a lot to do with it, but I appreciated how, other than the two leads, you never really knew if someone was a bad guy or not. Bonus: Jeon So Min (Something About 1%) had a cameo as a ghost...cute.

I don't really remember the music. I probably won't rewatch for two reasons: 1) Now I know what happens; and 2) My To Watch list is seriously long.

It was an enjoyable way to completely waste a Saturday.

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A well blended show.

This captivating K-drama skillfully combines comedy, romance, and action into a gripping story. It provides a well-rounded viewing experience with its excellent cast, suspenseful scenes, impressive cinematography, visually appealing scenes, and emotional depth.The tale might feel a little predictable at times, but the strong acting and clever banter make up for any little flaws.There weren't many heart-pounding incidents.

So, all in all, an excellent show with a little adrenaline gushing in you.

Let's live, Let's Love and hope you enjoy your time by doing what you love 🫶

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Nice and chill with a hint of thrill

I don't have great complaints from 'Delivery Man' but it isn't a super unique or exciting show. It has borrowed elements from ghost, crime and suspense dramas and created a mash which is nice to watch.

The series is about the son of a female taxi driver who was murdered so he takes over the taxi service. He has the ability to see ghosts and starts helping them fulfill their last wishes in exchange for money. One such ghost is the female lead and her story is the main background plot as she doesn't remember her past. She's also his first customer.

What you can expect:
- Mystery surrounding the identity of the female lead
- Mystery surrounding the death of the male lead's mother
- New cases every few episodes

What you shouldn't expect:
- Fast paced action drama (that's a different Taxi Driver ;) )
- Extraordinary CGI - barely any in fact despite it being about ghosts
- Romance (there's a hint of it but nothing to write home/MDL about)

The main leads are nice and their chemistry is sweet. I enjoyed seeing some of the flashbacks of the female lead. The other characters I liked were the grandmother, and the other female taxi driver. There are flashbacks of the ML's mother but it's a very small role.

The few complaints that I do have are mainly limited to episode 11 - poor judgement on the ML's part and police's inadequacy.

After watching the final episode's last moments, I felt that if it had more of that energy, this would be a far better drama. It missed the excitement and left it all for the end. I would actually like to see a spin-off or a second season from this point.

Delivery Man is good for a one time watch.

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Cast teruk

Satu perkara yang aku kesal semasa menonton cerita ini ialah level acting para cast yang menurut aku teruk. Aku jarang komen tentang acting tapi di drama Korea ini level acting para cast utama sangat dangkal dan tidak kuat. Yang membuat aku meneruskan cerita ini hanyalah sekadar aku ingin tahu rahsia FL dan ibu ML. Jika ada novel aku akan lebih suka membaca novel itu berbanding menonton para pelakon kayu. Aku tidak terlalu mengena jauh para para pelakon tetapi anggaplah aku hanya komen sebagai seorang penonton biasa bukan peminat kdrama.
( tapi akhirnya aku dropped apabila dokter sia entah nama itu menukar ubat seniornya selepas kena marah kerana tidak check tekanan dtg pasien. Serius kalian tolong lihat lakonan doktor itu terlalu teruk gile. Lakonan anak yang dibunuh doktor itu bahkan jauh lebih baik dari lakonan pelakon dewasa itu)

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It's Worth A Watch

Let me start by saying, I am a huge fan of Minah. I'd say she's probably my top 5 favorite actress / entertainer. I've seen every drama she was cast in and the last few dramas I felt the casting was mismatched, for lack of a better term.

The story itself is pretty good which is what initially caught my attention, then the cast. However, the male lead acting falls flat at times, and I thought he was purposely acting that way due to his character but I'm not so sure. No matter the emotion, the ML just seems like he's going through the motions without really feeling anything. I've been watching this drama slowly because for a lot of the episodes it's hard to watch.

There have been a few times where I felt like the chemistry between the leads are okay but overall I don't really sense it. If the drama didn't include a possible romance, I would get the ghost/human angle...but I don't know, it feels like something is missing.

As the drama moves forward, the story gets better with mystery, even if you find it predictable...it's still a good mystery. I'm a little shocked the story isn't rating higher but with how I'm finding the acting and overall chemistry, that could be the reason why.

Additionally, I do like the side stories/cases happening in the drama and episode 6 made me want to continue watching the show because oh my goodness, it pulled at the heartstrings.

Overall, if you like this genre, give it a watch and see how you like it. And if you're a fan of the case, definitely watch and support.

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