A well done acid trip...? Waiting for a season 2.
This show really throws you into a story line without much information to go off of and it is really confusing a first. Stick with it!The idea of these 'jellies' is really unique and the main female is just a great character. The whole first season is too short and it really feels like an introduction more than anything. There's A LOT more to learn about this cinematic universe and I hope that a second season comes a delivers!
First, the story line is unique and doesn't deliver cliques, which is so welcomed after a lack of refreshing concepts. With that said, it is weird. It really seems like something someone on dr*gs would think of. I mean this in the best way though.
Second, the characters are interesting and the fun to watch. Both of the leads are good and portray there characters very well, in my opinion. Nam Joo Hyuk seems older and kind of worn down like a high school teacher, haha.
Overall, really interesting and try to give it a chance.
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Don't listen to others if you like light hearted dramas!!
Some stupid people are saying this drama is boring or isn't like other darmas and its weird...But there are soo much more dramas weirder than this if you have a mindset thst it would be crazy,adventurous then don't watch it .its sweet childish story but it has alot of meaning it's just you have to have knowledge and understanding
It's a great drama if you are bored and want to watch somthing sweet ,cute and light hearted
The cast and acting is great ...
Story is intresting too if you are an imaginative person you would love this drama...
Open your imagination while watching this drama ...
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A required taste is needed
Even though visually it was amazing with the special effects and the OST was actually quite addictive, I really couldn't buy into the story for this one. I honestly just found it really uninteresting despite the great cast. However, I do think that there is definitely a sort of audience that would enjoy TSNF, especially those who watch fantasy dramas on a regular basis. I unfortunately however am not one of those aforementioned people.Not sure if there will be a season two but if there is I will still check it out, mainly because of the visuals, and the cast.
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Strange, unique and interesting
Personal reasons I consider important to watch for:-Although it isn't a romance drama, the relationship between the ML and FL gave me butterflies. They are strange, but together understand each other.
-What's good about being normal? Watching this just made me want to be the most unique person ever. The drama teaches you to embrace whoever you are.
-The twist of the story?? I just wasn't expecting a twist like that at all. Good job making me trust that character.
-Always dumbfounded. The props, the characters, the story... It was so stupid it was even funny and interesting. I was looking so much forward to everything after getting the hang of it.
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I LOVE Kdramas; this isn’t one of them.
Firstly a disclaimer: if you go into watching this show expecting a regular Kdrama you’ll be disappointed.It’s more a brilliant, strange, moody, Netflix sci-fi series that happens to be Korean.
The story follows School Nurse Ahn (Jung Yoo Mi) as she battles ‘jellies’ left behind by humans that no one else can see. She teams up with a bunch of the students as well as the Ancient Chinese teacher Mr Hong (Nan Joo Hyuk).
So even though this one is most definitely not your average Kdrama, I absolutely loooved it! It’s so ...bizarre. Like, crazy-weird.
The jellies are wild creations to watch, the pacing is odd at times and really offbeat, the soundtrack is AWESOME but really moody and dark, and the acting is strange and a little uncomfortable at times but somehow in the best way possible.
But most importantly the story and the characters are really poignant and touching. I laughed and I cried. How did it do that to me with so much strangeness in the air?! Haha.
Jung Yoo Mi is such a phenomenal actress, you can’t help but fall in love with her quirky character. And even though there isn’t a romance tag I think the romance and chemistry between her and Nan Joo Hyuk is so sweet yet strangely complex. It was kinda wonderful watching two awkward characters want to love each other but not know how to be vulnerable and open up in that way.
I also loved that at times I questioned whether what she saw was real or a coping mechanism for life but trusted her intentions completely as she was our hero and I couldn’t help but want her to always succeed.
So I’d say this definitely won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, especially if all you want from Korea is your stock standard (yet absolutely fab) romantic kdramas. But if you like complex and engaging weirdness - give this a try!
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Quirky but NO Kissing Scenes - Dang it
I love the idea of bad things being cute jelly like creatures rather than scary monsters. The School Nurse Files promised to be just that. Strangely enough, The School Nurse Files also managed to make jelly like creatures be very far away from cute and instead are gross and scary so it goes to show….a little production money spent on special effects is worth it……you can turn gummy bears into monsters.STORY:
Ahn Eun Young is a school nurse that has been able to see ghosts and jellies (manifested in weird colorful gelatinous-like creatures) all her life – especially since the death of her mother. She works at a very strange high school that appears to be overrun by these jellies and so she is never bored. She meets Hong In Pyo a Chinese teacher (teacher of Chinese not a character from China). He has an aura she is attracted too and the two pair up to fight the jellies….and a bad guy or two.
CHARACTERS:
Nurse Ahn is a very well-done character. I actually feel sorry for her throughout the show because its as if she doesn’t want to have to see ghosts and jellies, she just does and feels compelled to rid the world of the bad creatures.
Hong In Pyo appears to like Nurse Ahn (although I never saw that she reciprocated – dang it). He also wants to help her make the school a more normal place.
The two seem to collect students along the way helping them. These students then are in on the secret that they are fighting the bad things. The high school students were actually quite interesting but with only 6 episodes, not too much story on them.
MUSIC:
The music is considerably creepy which works well with the story, but I’m not interested in downloading a single song. Truthfully, the music just freaked me out…..very chilling.
REWATCH:
I am not a horror-genre loving person and the jellies were just a bit to gross for my tastes (especially the character brought in to take care of the mites) but if you like horror or really strange creatures, this could be something to watch over and over. Me….not so much.
OVERALL:
If there will be a season 2 (only 6 episodes in season 1), then I’d watch it, but only if they promised me a little heat between Nurse Ahn and Teacher Hong…..dang it. It’s a great horror k-drama, and it showed the realism of school life with just enough ick that made me grateful that I was no longer high school age. Give it a try if you like this kind of thing but don’t expect any kissing or declarations of affection….dang it.
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A SIX HOUR FEVER DREAM
*shuts my laptop, stares up at the ceiling, takes a deep breath* Now, what did I just watch?This is probably a common question among those who have watched The School Nurse Files. What did I just watch? Or, what the hell just happened? And, what's up with the ducks? Quite frankly, I can't answer any of these, but I really do applaud The School Nurse Files for breaking away from the mold and raising these questions in the first place. (Also, about the ducks: I think it might be because the school was built over where a pond used to be, but that's just a guess.)
Needless to say, this is not the kind of drama you should watch if you like your shows to serve you information on a silver platter. You are going to be confused - it is inevitable. You are going to be forced to use your brain and draw your own conclusions about what is happening. You are going to have to throw your sense of logic out the window. There were so many things that simply made zero sense, and I loved every minute of it. Well, sort of.
The show seems to stem from the genre of magical girl shows that I grew up on and still enjoy watching today - shows like Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura, and Miraculous Ladybug. Obviously, this one focuses more on an adult as the 'magical girl' figure, but the general idea seems to remain the same, and I also kind of liked how it tackled the idea of an adult growing tired of the responsibility that comes along with their magical power. There is also a darker side to The School Nurse Files, and there were some scenes where I was genuinely creeped out, though I think this helped to add to the mystery of the show.
I also really liked the two main leads, played by Jung Yu Mi and Nam Joo Hyuk, respectively. They did such an amazing job portraying these two weirdos, and that's essentially what Ahn Eun Young and Hong In Pyo are: weirdos, oddballs, outcasts. They are awkward and messy, but also incredibly caring and kind. I loved their dynamic so much, and if there is a season two I hope we get to see more of them because I'd really like to see their relationship develop some more.
I also highly enjoyed watching the supporting characters, which were mostly high school students. They really helped to add to the absurdity of the show. Anyone watching this might think, man, these high school students are really weird, but as someone who has gone through high school, I can firmly say that The School Nurse Files' portrayal of high school students s pretty dang accurate. High school students ARE weird. I think we're oftentimes too used to seeing polished and put-together adults playing high school students in dramas, so I thought this aspect of the show was really refreshing to see.
The soundtrack was also spectacular. I really wish Netflix would put it on Spotify so I can listen to it as I walk across campus on my way to class.
My only real issue with the show was pacing, which I think also had an impact on why I was so confused at some parts. I think if this show had been given the usual 16 episodes, or even 12 or 10, this might have corrected this issue. Six episodes were just not enough time to establish characters and world-building, unfortunately.
I understand that this won't be to everyone's taste. Personally, I really like reading fantasy, sci-fi, and speculative fiction, so this show had a lot of things going for it that I personally enjoyed. If you're willing to embrace the weirdness and are in the mood for a short-but-filling drama, then I would definitely give The School Nurse Files a chance.
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Intriguing fatasy/supernatrual
Let me first start off with telling guys this isn't my normal cup of tea. The trailer already hints at the supernatural storyline. Starting the first episode, got me thinking ""what the hell am I watching?". However, the first episode also seemed like a movie (a manga adaption if you will). Nevertheless, it got me intrigued. I bingewatched the series, which is easy due to its 6-episodes of somewhat less than an hour. Even though short, the serie definitely had depth and some deep emotional scenes. (Secretely wish for a second season)I have to start of with the storyline, not you're typical k-drama, but that is what made it fun and refreshing in a sense. The background music is very 'supernatural' and it fit so well, I even begun to like it. I have watched some dramas starring Nam Joo Hyuk but this was his best role so far (he was very likeable). The characters were casted well.
Overall, if you are doubting, just watch it! it just six eps, enjoy!
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Good Enough
" The School Nurse's Files " was pretty quirky. It was like a magical realism book that you read and you don't know what's happening most of the time. But the main reason why I'm rating this with six stars out of ten is because the story felt rushed and unfinished. If this one has a second season, then the drama will probably worth seven stars for me. However, for this one, the story had potential, but it was moving too fast and a few things were actually explained, making things hard to follow and confusing.Other than that, the CGI were really good and didn't ruin the drama at all. The performances were also spot on, something that could have destroyed it, as the plot is pretty character centered.
So, overall, six out of ten.
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What supernatural stories should be! A hidden gem!
This is the best surprise I had since "It's ok not to be ok", I think even better y many aspects... And, It doen`t make any sense there isn't a Romance tag in this one. There is more romance than in many dramas that were labelled that way (Train is one of those). This one has many amazing points:ORIGINAL STORY
UNIQUE WORLD/LORE/AMBIENT
AMAZING EFFECTS
ACTING QUALITY OVER THE TOP EVEN WITH THE EXTRAS
RELATABLE CHARACTERS
OUTSTANDING FEMALE PROTAGONISM
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
REAL LIFE VALUES
SUPERNATURAL WORLD WITHOUT CLICHÉS
INTEGRATING COLECTIVES NATURALLY
UNEXPECTED PLOT TWISTS
VISUALLY INCREDIBLY INTELLIGENT AND SPECTACULAR COLORS USE
CHARACTERIZATION AND COSTUMES UNUSUALLY NATURAL AND COMPLEX (PEOPLE WITHOUT ANY MAKE UP)
If you pay attention to the bad critiques and the lousy ranking you are going to miss a great piece of art, a trully hidden gem.
And, Nam joo hyuk playing a not sexualiced character for a chance and totally roking it like a boss.
JUST WATCH THE FIRST EMISODE IF IT DOESN`T EXITE YOU A BIT, THIS IS NOT FOR YOU.
MANGA/ANIME LOVERS DON'T SKIP THIS ONE!!
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Weird in all the right ways
When I initally saw that The School Nurse Files was only rated 7.2 I was shocked. It is so good and so weird. It is probably the most bizzare thing I have ever watched, but in a good way. It is quirky, weird, and different. The pacing is different, and overall watching it feels different than any other show. Almost like watching a movie. When I read the reviews I can now see why some people are not big fans of it, not everyone loves the quirky, weird, almost unsettling feel it can have, but the 7.2 still surprises me. It really feels very uncanny-valley, but in a great way. If you are into anything odd, it is so worth a watch. Since watching I have struggled to find something that has the same weird, unexplainable vibe that this drama has. It is one of my all time favorites, and im honestly not entirly sure why. I know a lot of people found it slow or boring, but the pace and subtle details are some of the best things about it. I have rewatched it multiple times and notice something new each time. Still not sure what the ducks are though... All of the characters in this show are a little bit off. The best way I can describe it is if they were on a planet just like earth, but not earth. Like they are just a little different in their mannerisms. They dont seem 100% human. On top of the weird factor, I loved the cinematography and the graphis in it. Lots of the jellies were so beautiful or creepy, some of them being both. The only thing I would change would be the amount of episodes. I really think they could have added more in and extended the series. The end is kindof rushed in my opinion. I doubt there will be a season 2, but I really hope I'm wrong.Was this review helpful to you?
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This drama was just... wow! It was an enjoyable watch with an unique storyline and fast pace so I basically binge watched all the six episodes in two days in-between my school work and online lessons. The characters were easy to like and each of them were interesting in their own way. I especially liked Hye Min and I was very surprised when she got together with the other female student Radi! It was nice that there was the lesbian relationship mentioned.
The CGI of jellies was also very nice and realistic looking.
I'm honestly hoping for a second season since this one left too many unanswered questions, especially with the stolen pillows, the geese, the floating whale, and Radi's ghost seeing mum.
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