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10/10 for EVERYTHING? You must be crazy! (SPOILERS)Yes, this drama is deserving of a 10/10.
The past 5-6 years of my kdrama watching career, I have never seen a drama this well written, this well produced, and this well executed in a long time.
Let's start with the STORY:
The first episode really set the tone of the drama. With Song Joong Ki coming back from military service, and making a good come back, he really does set the tone for the first episode. Song Hye Kyo does a great job showing her personality in the first episode. The plot is probably one of the most unique out of many dramas, if not all dramas. Half of the drama wasn't even set in Korea, but set in a different country. The production team had to prepare everything before hand so they can film everything on the film sites at Arahova and Zakynthos Island (which they obviously had limited time there to film)
This is why the drama's plot was really good. Unlike many dramas, writers write "on the fly" while the show is airing, which kind of messes up the plot. But in this drama, the writing was pre-written and planned so they can get the whole filming done without having to worry about any problems while filming.
It was so well written in terms of suspense, romance/chemistry and action that it kept me wanting more after each week of episode release. I haven't felt like this since Pinnochio or I Hear Your Voice.
ACTING:
Of course, the acting was a 10/10. Both male and female lead delivered as expected, and even more so made it so believable. They almost made me think the actual actors were really in love with each other. They had fun moments, sad moments, intense moments etc. All making up a great love story line with their great delivery as actors
MUSIC:
Some would not agree with me that the music is not 10/10, but most of the background music did set the tone for each mood and scene. When there was an intense action packed scene, the music would greatly compliment the scene. Romantic scenes would my heart all fluttery. A really sad moment in the drama would actually make me feel for the characters. The music made the atmosphere of the drama 10x better.
REWATCH VALUE:
I know most people wouldn't watch a drama twice, but I'd be down to watch this again with someone else if they hadn't watched it. It's that good! I even *cough* torrented each episode in 1080p, just so I could watch it if I ever travel somewhere and I don't have access to internet. It's the only drama that I have downloaded on my laptop!
OVERALL:
This drama is a roller coaster ride. From the beginning of the drama to the end, it really is one of the best drama I ever watched. Just the story being set in a place other than Korea almost half of the drama, it really makes the drama unique from others. The acting of both protagonists and the antagonist really surprised me. The overall drama is just a ride and it takes you to somewhere you won't even expect.
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Rewatching and realizing it isn't that good
I may be biased because I just finished watching the ALL TIME best kdrama Kill Me, Heal Me. In short, this drama nowhere near compares to KMHM so this review may be slightly biased.---STORY---
The story is pretty good if you think about it. A doctor goes oversees to a third world country, meets a soldier and falls in love with him. This story could have been spun in so many ways and it could have been made SO much more interesting (think Crash Landing on You). From the beginning, there is like no real obstacle to their relationship. Besides the misunderstanding in the first episode, everything is pretty much smooth sailing, except for a couple of uncertainties on Mo-yeon's part. This is what I don't like. I like when couples have to overcome so many obstacles and we're finally rewarded with like the ULTIMATE and romantic kiss scene. I just think the relationship was too easy and I don't like that.
A drama with a relationship made so easy should just be all laughs and fun, but the creators tried to make it serious with all the problems they encountered in Urk, and it doesn't really work.
There's a lot of hype about the drama and I don't really see why. I was kind of hesitant to drop the drama actually the second time I watched it because I felt compelled to finish it because everyone raves about it. To be honest, it would've been perfect if they had stopped the drama after 14-15 episodes (I stopped at 13 this time), right after they return from Urk.
---ACTING---
I remember a Song Joong Ki from Running Man and I was really shocked with his acting skills. He's so boyish and charismatic in this drama, no one can deny that. I had no idea he was such a good actor, because his personality is far from being cocky, for this I gave the casting 9/10.
I wouldn't say I felt a chemistry between Joong Ki and Hye Ko, maybe because of the lack of a struggle, idk.
---MUSIC---
Again, comparing this kdrama to KMHM, the music doesn't really do anything for the show. Usually the music moves me to tears or cheers me up, but this drama's music was so not memorable, I couldn't even sing it to you.
---OVERALL---
I liked the drama in Urk, although it would've been nice if they stayed in Urk and kept having to overcome obstacles. The earthquake, pandemic and kidnapping were a bit too sudden and rushed, occurring one RIGHT after another and seems slightly unrealistic. I stopped watching when they returned to Korea so I can't judge the rest of the show, but I think they should've ended the show there. I don't think I would rewatch this and I typically hate disagreeing with the general public, but I just didn't really enjoy this drama all that much. At times I was bored and would go on my phone and I felt no excitement between the two lead.
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Awful mess
I like many of the actors on this show, but it is unwatchable. Of all those actors who I enjoyed in other productions, this is the worst work each and every one of them have been a part of. I have watched all the episodes of some truly lacking shows, but not this. I even took a long break hoping that coming back to it fresh would give it a boost. Sadly no. I couldn't even make it through an entire episode.I'm not sure what else to say other than the writing is among the worst I have seen of any drama. The overall plot, the dialogue, the ridiculous action pieces... Ugh. And nothing can save this. Even Song Joong-Ki could not make his character more than momentarily interesting.
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What I am missing?
Honestly, I am giving up after more than 10 attempts to watch this drama! What I am missing that so many people see?First episode got me excited! There were everything I am looking for in a romantic series, gorgeous leads, quite funny scenes and promising story…… and that is it, next comes episode 2, and 3….
The FL is annoying, quite selfish and hypocritical… all the time! Ah, yes, and dead boring serious!
The ML acts why too cheesy (despite being one of my favourite actors).
Most weird filming location.
Questionable lead chemistry (yes, I know they were married).
…….
Awesome rating but is seems I can’t stand it past ep 4.
What I am missing!!!!
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Would be better without the romance
I liked everybody in the cast except the FL Song Hye Kyo, I have watched several shows with her and just don't get the appeal. Her acting is flat and stiff and she never seems comfortable with any ML. (Which is especially weird considering she ended up marrying Song Joong Ki for a short bit. ) I never find myself empathizing with her characters, including her character in this series. I did not find it believable based on her behavior that the ML would try so hard to win her over, again and again.The show would have been better off just focusing on the adventures of Yoo Shi-jin and Seo Dae-young and the medical team in Urk and leaving the main two romances out. As it is, I lost interest after the 239th break up of the ML and FL. The secondary couple was terrible. The secondary female lead was so selfish and immature in her decision making and so persistent that it just seemed as if Seo dated her just to shut her up. I never felt there was a chemistry between them no matter how many tears they forced out. Maybe the actor was just not good with romantic scenes?
Some positive notes, I loved how cheezy the American soldiers were, it made me laugh at how bad their acting is. I liked the fighting and action scenes. Watching shirtless soldiers jogging in formation is my new favorite pastime.
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Not a story about finding love and the struggle of getting together, but a story about how to make it work to stay together. Also, a military drama disguised as a medical... Nah, this was straight up a romantic comedy with some sprinkles of action and suspense. Nonetheless extremely engaging and entertaining. A must watch!
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It's more than the love story of every couple in the show but it's also about friends and humanity. I loved it.
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not worth the hype
Dots is one of those dramas where you either love it or hate it, and it’s rare to have an in between. For me, it was the latter unfortunately.Although I only watched seven episodes, the plot just didn’t interest me. I usually give dramas 3 episodes max and if it doesn’t interest me, I will drop it. However, due to the hype, I tried to carry it on.
I’m not alone in saying that the mix of genres (rom-com, medical, military) makes it harder to enjoy. There’s not as much development.
From the get go, there was romance initiated, and thus angst. I enjoyed it but it did feel a bit rushed unlike the typical kdrama - which i don’t mind but only if it’s done well. What usually takes 8 or so episodes happened within two episodes.
Side characters were meh which I think is partly the reason i dropped it. Their storyline could’ve acted as a main plot alone and personally I love when the side characters add a bit of comedy and happiness when the main characters are not doing so well.
Nevertheless, I think you have to give Dots a try. It’s one of the most known kdramas and many people will ask for your opinion on it?
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it is only good on the part of the war, but overall worth 5 by stalling and talking and 7 by the action of fights
Descendants of the Sun me decepcionou pelas nota que tem, não vale tudo aquilo
ele só é bom nas parte da guerra, mas no geral vale 5 pela enrolação e falação e 7 pela ação das luta
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i love the cast.
i love the story.
il love the music.
and above all i Love Song Joong Ki Oppa..
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Soo annoying
This is the first Korean drama I felt like Chinese drama. Shameless ML, brainless plots, repeating scenes etc… More than 4 times he got rejected by FM still shamelessly repeating the same and keeps on following her wherever she is and thinking of her all the time even during rescue missions, military base or in the meeting. I think this drama degrading the mentality of the Korean army. The disappointing thing is, ML is the commander of the special force but become shameless without any bottom line after meeting FL. In the initial episodes he always used to tell rules, orders blah blah blah but for her he forgot all rules orders everything. Most annoying is even in the military base he keeps on searching, following confessing her but got rejected repeatedly. Even the commander has no self respect is very shameful character.Was this review helpful to you?
