Flower of Evil (2020)

Just finished this yesterday, and I have mixed feelings. The characters and story were so great, but they really dragged this. If I wasn’t so invested in the characters, I would have dropped this.

Pros
Characters - They were so brilliantly written. I was invested in so many of them. The way the writers could make you feel for a character who had as little as 1 minute of screentime.

Character development

Romance – I didn’t watch this for the romance nor was I expecting it, but it has two of the most romantic and sweetest couples I’ve ever seen. I really adore the second couple. They’re so precious.

Twist & Turns – So, so many layers to this story. I love it.

Cons
Length – This drama really dragged. It could have been the greatest thing ever if they cut out a couple of episodes. I thought there would be some reprieve in the end, but nope. I actually fast-forwarded through 50% of it. What they added to drag the story for another episode was really unnecessary and especially to do that to viewers in the end.

Spoiler – The streaming service I watched this on uses a thumbnail that is a MAJOR spoiler. Not the story’s fault ofc, but it definitely ruined the mystery and surprise for me.

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*Very minor and broad spoiler*

The first episode will draw you in immediately with its calm yet increasingly suspenseful atmosphere. It's not an easy series to describe so I'll keep it relatively short. Because the story has such a strong romantic baseline, I half expected it to overpower the crime and suspense as some series do. Fortunately, it was well balanced and it did not disappoint.

The only aspects that made it a bit less than for me was somewhere in the middle when the original flow started to feel rushed. The shifting of Baek Hee Sung's emotions was abrupt (even if there was a trigger) and since that shift, it became less and less believable. Mostly because it was followed by dramatic events clumped too closely together which caused some encounters to become a tad repetitive, and some plot holes to develop.

Nevertheless, this series will draw you in and keep you in enough suspense to want to keep watching in lieu of sleep. I think it's a great one for those who enjoy different genres inclusive of psychology, romance, crime, or mystery. While it isn't a masterpiece in any particular genre, it did equally well in all of it.

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No words to describe how good this is!!

Everything about this drama is completely amazing. Don’t hesitate to watch because it will be worth every second. You will never get bored, every chapter keeps you wondering what’s going to happen next. I dare to say it’s one of the best kdramas in this genre, and that’s saying much because i’ve watched a lot. The actors, the acting, the chemistry, the mistery, the love and hate leaves you open mouthed and longing for more. Lee Joon Gi deserves all the recognition for this role because you can quite literally feel his pain through the screen. I still think about some scenes from time to time and get the same feelings as if I was watching it for the first time. A complete work of art.

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From Avoidance to Adoration: How a 2020 K-Drama Became a 10/10 Must-Watch After Four Years

When this K-drama was first released in 2020, I avoided it because I found it incredibly boring knowing who the culprit was from the start. However, four years later, I decided to give it a try as it was on my plan-to-watch list and had such a high rating. To my surprise, it turned out to be a 10/10 for me. The story was well-paced over all 16 episodes, and I could see the growth of the protagonist and his relationship with Cha Ji Won. The actor did an excellent job portraying the character, and the story flowed smoothly. I have nothing but praise for this drama.

Four years after its initial release, I finally decided to watch it, and I was pleasantly surprised. Despite knowing the culprit from the start, the drama managed to keep me engaged with its intricate plot and character development. Over the span of 16 episodes, the storyline was evenly distributed, ensuring there was never a dull moment. The growth of the protagonist was particularly well-done, showcasing a deep and evolving bond with Cha Ji Won.

The lead actor delivered a stellar performance, bringing depth and nuance to the character. His portrayal was compelling and authentic, making the character's journey believable and relatable. The chemistry between the lead characters was palpable, adding an emotional layer to the narrative that was both touching and intense.

In addition to the strong performances, the direction and writing were top-notch. The story was meticulously crafted, with each episode building upon the last, creating a cohesive and engaging viewing experience. The drama tackled complex themes and emotions, exploring the intricacies of relationships, trust, and redemption.

In conclusion, this K-drama exceeded my expectations in every way. It was a compelling, well-acted, and beautifully written series that kept me hooked from start to finish. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a drama that combines strong character development with a gripping storyline. For me, it's a definite 10/10.

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Overdramatized convoluted mess

A murderer husband and his detective wife.

What has he really done in the past? Who is he? How about his parents? Is he a psychopath? How long will he be able to keep this from his wife? Will he end up killing her? Will she kill him?

Maybe the show will answer all these questions or not. I’m only 5 episodes in and I’m beginning to not care. As usual, the show started out well but this is just another unfortunate case of the writer falling in love with his own cleverness and didn’t know when to stop. The story gets more and more absurd and convoluted with bait and switch tactics and red herrings.

The FL does a good job playing her role. I’ve never seen her but she’s good at expressing her emotions. The ML often overplays his character like he’s giving a performance instead of playing a character.

The relationship between the ML and his frenemy, the reporter, is probably the dumbest thing so far. The ML kidnaps the reporter for recognizing him and keeps him in his basement for days and threatened to kill him. Well, after all that, they sort of work together because the ML has a video of some sort? Er…

I also have to point out how terrible of an actress that plays the ML’s mom is. She’s beyond terrible.

Also, there are so many names to keep track of and it gets harder to track because you don’t really see these characters but they get mentioned a lot.

We’ll see how it goes from here but not expecting much. I’m beginning to think that a lot of people just give 9s and 10s no matter what.

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1 & 2 hooked but spooked

Even though this a tiny bit reminds me of Dexter series in vibe... I must say though, Junki is hella hot and scary...
Story telling feels like a race between rehashing dark past or fortune telling even darker future.
My chant stil is “Baek Hee Sung, better has his reason. A good one. Damned good one!”
The youngsters acting is on point. Then again, it was meant to be an obvious bleak time. I wish it was blurry displayed. Since blood and gory defines thriller scene too strong when it supposedly enigmatic.
These 2 episode is calm but current. The cases are new I suppose and a little unpredictable so this should be fun to continue...
Would it be too delusional to assume that there’s twin brother plot twist in this... really hopping Baek Hee Sung is not a total psycho though...

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Flower Of Evil

This drama is very good! It's got nice plot and also very great actors and actresses. I love the chemistry between the male lead and the female lead. They're so beautiful and handsome istg! WHY CANT I BE LIKE THAT SOMETIMES I WONDER. But anyways, I came from when Lee Joon Gi was in moon lovers (still crying & trying to get over the ending). His acting is so real and suites his role very well. As for Moon Chae Won, she's very glowing as well. She has the face of a mom and I feel that she is very passionate. I kinda dropped this drama because IN MY OPINION it got sort of boring. But I want to re-watch it after I watch all of the hundreds of kdramas in my "watch-later" list. I'm looking forward to doing so!

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