Reviews

Not Great, But Still Very Good

I did enjoy this drama. The cast was flawless! Its not often that a drama's lead and second lead couples are equally strong and with the added bonus of a bromance that was every bit as compelling as the romances. The story is beautiful and well told, yet something about it just misses the mark for me.

I guess I didn't quite understand why the Goblin was being punished so severely. And is it me, but was there A LOT of crying? I felt like I cried A LOT. I don't mind "the feels", but by episode 9 it started to feel almost gratuitous. Goblin had many funny scenes as well. The casting was superb! But was there one episode where at least one character did not cry?

I must mention that the OST is AMAZING and definitely contributed to "the feels". I looked forward to hearing Never Far Away each and every episode. 16 episodes was perfect and Gobllin is definitely worth a watch, but this is not a drama I would rewatch, not even for certain scenes. Solid drama, but it's one and done for me.

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Ugliest Second Male lead and most beautiful second Female lead

Never seen this ugly man in my whole life, he face is so squeezed like some suck life out of him
did he not get any food at all , was he living his life on only watar
in one episode he look like a hungry Begger when he took of his shirt
ML was childish arrogant and everything but at least he was Man, ML was even poor but healthy
his whole story feeling was so annoying not even boring but he was annoying Pd could have saved some money if they do not hire Begger looking man
and it was even hard to believe that SFL who is so more pretty then FL is in love with that Ugly looking Begger
he is always begging for attention , he should have beg for some food
FL is second ugly and she act in whole drama like she was born out of shit
Our FL cheated on SML then SFL also cheated on SML
because he is hungry Begger
ML And FL never struggle for a minute it make drama Boring

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Watch it and don't regret

This drama is one of the best in 2020. The fact that the characters grow from every step they take as their desicions reflects wheter they regret it or not. I give this 9 out of 10 because Ji ho the baseball pitcher didn't get the most happy ending even tho he is happy and lastly I like Go Ja sung's character development manifesting Seojun's figure like (TRUE BEAUTY) , im just sad that i need season 2 just kidding hahahahahhaha anyways i hope you to watch it and have no regrets. Shi-a and Shi-woo's character development is also the best because they started like they were deppressed but in the course of series they are changing HAHAHA basta panoorin nyo worth it

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Yet another revenge drama

Plot and Execution:

The story revolves around the lives of students at Jooshin High School, where scholarship students are often treated as outsiders and the children of the elite wield their power without consequence. The narrative explores themes of revenge, crime, drama, and romance, weaving a complex tale that is both engaging and thought-provoking.

While "Hierarchy" doesn't break new ground in the genre, it effectively captures the essence of similar series such as "Elite" and "13 Reasons Why." The series addresses the serious issue of bullying and its devastating consequences, a recurring theme in Korean dramas like "Revenge of Others," "True Beauty," and "The Glory."

Characters and Performances:

The cast delivers strong performances, particularly Roh Jeong-eui and Lee Chae-min, who bring depth and authenticity to their roles. The characters are well-developed, allowing viewers to empathize with their struggles and triumphs.

Strengths:

Engaging Storyline: The series offers a compelling narrative that keeps viewers hooked from start to finish, with its blend of drama, crime, and romance.

Strong Performances: The cast, especially the leads, delivers powerful performances that add depth to the story.

Relevant Themes: The exploration of bullying, drug abuse, and the abuse of power resonates with contemporary issues, making the series both relevant and thought-provoking.

High Production Value: The cinematography, set design, and overall production quality are top-notch, enhancing the viewing experience.

Weaknesses:

Predictable Plot: The series follows a familiar formula seen in other dramas of the same genre, making it somewhat predictable.

Inspired Elements: "Hierarchy" feels heavily inspired by series like "13 Reasons Why" and "Revenge of Others," lacking a unique identity of its own.

Conclusion:

"Hierarchy" is a well-executed drama that effectively tackles important social issues within the setting of an elite high school. While it may not be groundbreaking or particularly innovative, it provides a gripping and engaging viewing experience. The strong performances and high production value make it worth watching, even if it sometimes feels derivative of other popular series.

With a teaser hinting at a possible second season, "Hierarchy" is likely to maintain its popularity and continue to make noise globally. It stands as a solid entry in the genre, offering a mix of drama, crime, and romance that will appeal to fans of teen romance and revenge dramas.

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The minute I started watching, I already loved the characters. The acting and story was well done, however to me it was a little slow. I bet it was because they wanted to fill in all the 16 episodes, but otherwise this was an AMAZING show to watch!!!
I have to warn that I noticed lots of product placements that did not necessarily sneak their way into the story well enough because it was like every time the characters had a breather from the suspense they did a product placement.
The side characters also stood out in their own way. However, there was a lot of gay humor which was funny (but if you don't like that kind of stuff then this is not a show you should watch). This show reminded me slightly of 'W' (if you haven't seen that drama - it's a MUST watch!!) because there was a lot of cartoon elements that made it seem like it was written from a webtoon.
The main heroine has super strength (not a spoiler), but she shows a lot more character as a woman than just being strong. Even though she looks weak, she fights off many difficulties pushed at her as well as showing signs of weakness (because a person cannot be strong all the time).
Of course, this is a romance so which guy does she fall in love with in the end? WATCH TO FIND OUT!!! ^_^

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Watch For Great Lead Actor- nothing else!

Although the FL actress mumbled her way through the part and didn’t seem to find the ML attractive, I managed to enjoy most of the drama just based on how handsome and talented the ML actor was. But i got triggered by the last three episodes.

I would give the first 37 episodes 8/10 but the last three a zero. *spoiler* I simply cannot stand any more “romances” where one of the couple abandoned the other for months/ years for “career”. Hear me writers and producers: THIS IS NOT ROMANTIC. Career is an illusion. Somebody can die in an instant, especially here where ML is a SWAT officer. You might not have two years to come back and resume. I just cannot abide this anymore. It absolutely ruins a drama for me.

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Hesitant at first but

I have to say I wasn’t super thrilled about them remaking Cherry Magic because I liked the Japanese version so much, but I was pleasantly surprised by this one. The adaption is thoughtful and it does a good job of respecting the source material but also making the adaption its own thing. I thought all of the actors were pretty charming, the cast had good chemistry, and even though Karan and Achi were different from Kurosawa and Adachi, I still liked both of the characters in the adaption. Also, we got to spend a little more time with the characters (since the Japanese version is notoriously short), which I enjoyed. It’s different, but still the same, and you will probably find yourself smiling towards the end of it, just like with the original.

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CHINESE DRAMA THAT YOU SHOULD WATCH !!! (VERY RECOMMENDED)

I FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS DRAMA
The main female lead makes every women in the world jealous!!!. WHY? because main female is so fucking lucky girl to be around a handsome guy and a hot guy. (K, forgive my fantasy) The story is very good and funny. for me this drama can't makes me tired or bored if i'am rewatch it for a few times. Because... idk this drama doesn't need any reason for not rewatch it. LOL. The side story at this drama as good as the main lead story. so you'll not be bored (what i mean is the 2nd male lead love story). this drama have a little thing that makes complicated plot so it's makes you more exited. At any rate, this drama is so good, I RECOMMEND THIS DRAMA FOR YOU especially for school romance lovers (although this drama based on college)

MOST IMPORTANT THING WHO MAKES ME REVIEW THIS DRAMA IS BECAUSE THE MAIN MALE LEAD AND 2ND MALE LEAD WHO MAKES ME GOING CRAZYYYY. The main role is so funny and cute, he is so pure that every women cant refuse him. He is type of cold guy (gnorant) but for his gf he is so sweet. OMG. Sometime he can be so cruel like when he turning up the volume of his earphone while someone confessing their feeling and he just say that he can't heard what she said before (Ok, it's true that he can't heard that all but he do that on purpose). wtf (:
And for my hot baby, 2nd male lead, his body.... i can't describe. that just so amazing. he is so hot, oh no, he is so damn sexy.

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my favorite bl <3 so good wish they have season 2 10/10

Must watch i dont regret watching this,
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Im actually surprised that Im the first one writing a review for this drama.

And Im sorry that is no the most positive....
But still here is my opinion:

Suika actually has an interesting setting.
4 single woman living in a share house. All with their particular hobbys and quirks.

Each episode has a little life lesson shared from the proprietress wich I think is a good detail.

For the series they decided to make 34 year oldbank worker hayakawa san the main person. A typical 39thies office woman still living with her parents. And ending up at happiness sancha.
Here is the thing. I don't have a problem to make an average person the fml. I actually think its a nice change.
But still even if your character is written all to ordinary you still need to make the character somewhat interesting.
I found evry other other person in the share house more interesting than her.

The acting was for me all in all very bland.
I ended up forgetting what happened in the last episode because it didn't leave an impact.
There were no "memorable moments" ao to speak.
And I have to say the drama did not get better in the second half for me.... Actually it was going down hill.

The baba mariko 3 million dollar embezzling story could have been interesting. But it wasn't. I mean there are alot of ways to make that side plot more funny and enjoyable. Still the interaction between baba chan and mariko san were bland. Like most interactions with the characters. There didn't seem livelyness or witt in any of the conversations.

What makes a character interesting for me are how they interact with people, how they have surten characteristics or strengths and weaknesses. And I just didn't really care about the characters in the drama. I couldn't connect to them or was impressed by the acting.

In the end it did feel washed out to me and I thought that it was a waste of time. I didn't think the ending was satisfying or made sense.

(Please don't let my review demotivate you from watching the drama. This is just my opinion)

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Disappointed

Very disappointed about ending.
There is no future with robot.
This drama story line isn’t like how viewers want.
How a robot can pretend to be human being?
And how a human can kiss a robot?
I think she didn’t feel any silicon in her lips.
There should be twist in between human namshin and robot one, as audience wish to end it like human namshin will have so bong. But the ending had with robot namshin. I feel bery disappointed. This show make me bored. I think, i've wasted my Precious time. I'll never gonna recommend this show.
It'll kill your precious time. :)

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A warm drama about real life moments, love, joy and acceptance

If I were to start writing reviews on K-dramas, it should definitely be My Liberation Notes. So I am starting.

It was the most natural and sincere series I've ever watched. It portrays the life of an ordinary family in the rural such a real way. I felt like they were our neighbors and friends.

Among the characters, my favorite was "Yeom Chang Hee". At first he was an impatient and repulsive character, but then he turned into an understanding and calm person. He improved more than anyone else, accepted what he is, worked hard and found peace. Especially the scenes where he compares himself to a drizzle rather than an ocean and where he explains that he is always where he should be were great. I watched many dramas of Lee Min Kim, but it was in this drama that I realized that he is so talented.

The drama ultimately gave the message that even if everything gets worse, there can still be hope and love. Life is to be accepted as it is even you are having your worst times. One can find peace with what he/she has. These are the main points that all characters eventually reached.

In short, My liberation Notes is a great and warm drama with full of hope. If you are looking for a drama about real life moments, love, joy and acceptance, this is definitely it.

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