First thoughts Name: Le Coup de Foudre Writer/director: Date: April 2018 Number of episodes: 30 Genre: Romance, Slice of life, Youth Based on book/manga?: Not sure Why did I press play? I was sold by the name and plot. Updates as I watch are at the bottom of the review. Thoughts: I'm not sold on this drama, it feels contrived. … Continue reading Review: Le Coup de Foudre
Teeny Tiny First Impression Name: Abyss Writer/director: Moon Soo Yeon/ Yoo Je Woon Date: May 2019 Number of episodes: 16 Genre: Supernatural, Crime, Romance, Comedy Based on book/manga?: No Why did I press play? Look a few weeks when it came out and wasn't interested. Later I read the synopsis more carefully and got the … Continue reading First Impression: Abyss
There is something special about Princess Agents. The plot is interesting, the casting great, cinematography ect.. However because it does have the "heart-tug" factor, there are a lot of highs and lows that come with it. There is little neutral ground for this drama. Personally I felt much of the story (prominently the romance between … Continue reading Thoughts: Princess Agents
Dabbled Name: Your Highness Writer/director: Date: November 2017 Number of episodes: 20 Genre: Gaming, Wuxia Based on book/manga?: Not sure Why did I press play? The newly released sequel (Your Highness) brought this to my attention. It came highly recommended by many comments, which convinces me to check it out. Thoughts: There is definitely a … Continue reading Review: Your Highness
Dropped (sort of) - Loved the beginning Name: Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Saber Writer/director: Jeffery Chiang Date: February 2019 Number of episodes: 50 Genre: Wuxia Based on book/manga?: Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Saber by Jin Yong Why did I press play? This type of action oriented drama is not my cup of tea. After learning the context for … Continue reading Review: Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Saber
First Impression Name: Her Private Life Writer/director: Kim Sung-Yeon / Hong Jong-chan Date: April 2019 Number of episodes: 16 Genre: Romantic Comedy Based on book/manga?: Yes, Noona Fan Dot Com, written by Kim Sung-yeon Why did I press play? Just wanted to check it out. Below are a few thoughts about Her Private Life: Fantastic chemistry between … Continue reading Review: Her Private Life
Dropped (sort of)/ Skimmed Name: All Is Well Writer/director: Wang San Mao & Lei Zi / Jian Chuan he Date: March 2019 Number of episodes: 46 Genre: Family, Drama Based on book/manga?: Yes, Why did I press play? In the mood for a mature show and with an older cast. Thoughts: I understand what the show aimed … Continue reading Review: All Is Well
