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another masterpiece
another masterpiece! indeed I really loved this drama! at 1st I was hesitant to watch this drama but thankfully I gave it a try and it hock me up. the plot, pacing and the story is really good and the ending was perfect it really brings tears into my eyes (take note tears don't usually fall into my eyes by just watching movies or series but there are some exception and this is one of those). the thrill and action never ends a very unique story and I am rooting for season 2. I highly recommend this to viewers who liked this genre!Was this review helpful to you?
A really fun watch!
I watched this earlier this year when it just came out on Netflix, after watching a lot of the darker dramas like Alice in Borderland, Sweet Home and Strangers from Hell, I wanted something lighter and “happier”, and The Uncanny Counter delivered just that.To me, this is a light scifi/supernatural drama with a sprinkle of comedy and also those dramatic moments that make you reach for tissues. I like the unique take of the grim reapers / demon hunters, because they are ordinary humans who sell noodles at a popular local noodle house, who also acquired curly hair once they become a Counter. I love the characters in these series, and their relationships are adorable, I especially love So Mun’s relationship with his best friends Ung-min and Ju-yeon as they have a solid, unbreakable bond. Also, can I just mention how much Yeom Hye-ran kicks ass in this? It’s awesome to see more of her in this.
Overall this is a fun series to watch, I thoroughly enjoyed it, and the drama concluded nicely too.
Rewatch value: I almost never rewatch anything, and same goes with this one, but I do love some of the fight scenes, so I wouldn't mind rewatching some of the fight sequences.
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A Kick-Ass start !
I appreciate So Mun's character development in the series. From a high school kid who is unable to control his emotions, he learned so much from being a Counter. From the very start, he's more powerful from the others. I didn't expect the ending though! He was possessed by another partner spirit. It never crossed my mind that it would be possible. What a twist! So he's like the most powerful counter now?I also appreciate Se-jeong here! I love her ever since I watched her from School 2017 and seeing her act in this series makes me appreciate her more. This is far from the roles she portrayed before (from cutesy to edgy). Her character is badass here and she is perfect for it. ?
I would like to see more of her and her story in the second season! Especially Mo-tak. They did him dirty by making the love of his life dead. I hated that scene! I was rooting for them! I also prayed that Ms. Chu won't die on this season and please don't let her die even on the next season. Protect her at all cost. ? I also want her to end up with Jang-mul. SHIP! ?
I'm glad that aside from his Counter family and his loving grandparents, So Mun has his loyal friends. They are a big part of his journey as a Counter especially during this early training days. They never left him even he's MIA most of the time .
The first writer left her job after 12 episodes and was replaced in the last 4 episodes. You can easily tell because of the sudden twists. So Mun was the center again and the other Counter's stories are left hanging. I like how the Counters and their Yung partners unite at the mid and ending. Even though they had conflicts in the past.
Son Ho-jun's cameo. This is unexpected but I had the feels that it might not end well and I was right. It still hurts even though we only got to see him in a short period. I really hope they won't lose another member even on the next season. ?
So Mun got the happy ending he deserves. He finally met his parents and this is where we all cried.? Haha! The new writer really knows how to play with our feelings. I almost believed that his parents won't recognize him.
The ending is satisfying as it gave us a proper closure. It also gave us a hint of what can we expect in season two. So why is this a top tier kdrama this year? Watch it so you will know! Haha. It will make you hooked on the first episode and the ending will make you anticipate for the second season. It gathered high ratings as it reaches the ending. The casts are perfect and the story is unique. The fighting scenes are also smooth and badass.
And you read it right! They announced that there will be a second season. Can't wait for it! I will miss watching this series. How about you? Have you watched this series? If not, add it on your list! ?
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Masterpiece!
WOW I don’t even know where to start. Action/thriller/mystery fans must watch!Firstly the cast - so much depth to each character, the actors suited their given roles perfectly and came together like one little family!
The plot - never a dull moment, the fast pace of this drama will leave you wanting to watch more by the end of each episode.
Although romance is not the main genre of this drama, there were many emotional scenes which were portrayed beautifully by the cast, sure to make you tear up :’)
Personally this is one of the best dramas I’ve watched, going to dearly miss Eonni’s noodles and the counter family!
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OVERALL DON'T HAVE SECOND THOUGHT ABOUT WATCHING THIS DRAM. JUST GO WATCH IT.
100% WORTH WATCHING.. MUST WATCH TOO..This drama is REALLY I mean REALLY OUTSTANDING there is not even a single episode that makes you bored. Right up from Episode 1 to til Episode 16 it will make you stick to it without skipping for a single minute. The rating given here is really awful 8.8? Really that's bad, this drama should have been rated more than 9.5 because it's THAT GOOD. also this the second drama that i have reviewed from my entire drama-watching years(10 years).
WHEN GETTING INTO THE DRAMA:
All four main characters were fantastic in playing their role but The male lead(Mun) was adorable, awww fell in love with him. his expression, smile, acting, anger expression whole I mean everything about him in this drama was cuteeee.
Even the female lead was admirable and the other two characters that's Ga Mo Tak and Chu Mae Ok were also my favorite characters with Ahn Suk Hwan where he only comes in a few episodes when compared to other main characters.
I would really appreciate the friend's character of the male lead even their cute and also appreciate the other main characters but they are main (other world partners of each character).
EVERYTHING LIKE OST, ACTING, VFX, ARE TOO GOOD
OVERALL DON'T HAVE SECOND THOUGHT ABOUT WATCHING THIS DRAM. JUST JUST GO WATCH IT.
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Well executed, thoughtful drama.
This drama, like many others, explores the idea of the afterlife and what happens to people when they pass away. Although a popular concept, I think this drama gives a different perspective and feeling from other dramas - instead of a 'Grimm Reaper' like figure collecting souls, the idea is instead that it is ordinary people.The 'Counters' referred to in the drama are ordinary people, and they all have different experiences of life, not to mention that they are of different ages. This brings an effective and engaging dynamic as it is not simply a 'school' drama, although the main character is of a school age.
The writers and actors have done a good job of maintaining chemistry throughout the drama, which makes it a nice easy watch, although there are some darker areas of the drama which help to give it a bit more depth.
One thing I would say about the drama is it brings in the concept of one main character who is the 'hero' and essentially more special/gifted/important than other characters, which I think is potentially an idea that has been overused in modern media.
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Not a 10/10 but must watch
the story overall is what I would call great it has the flow and it has the grip but I guess in the end it becomes that avg movie with op hero and op villain. The reason I did not like it was the end was sloppy like the hero all powered up with the value of team work just suddenly wins a fight he had been loosing all along.I mean just to puff up the hero all side characters were undermined and there was no other character development. Till mid it was great I guess in the last 4 or 5 episodes was the story messed up and I am happily deducting the marks for it.
In the end it is a good watch and a must watch but like always the end got messed up but it's okay the characters, the acting and the VFX make up for it so do watch it.
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Coolest fantasy drama I've ever watched!!
The first time I saw episode one, I fell in love with this drama. I happened to be looking for a bullying drama and someone recommended this. At first I laughed out loud, but the continuity was balanced. like comedy, sad, excited to get the evil spirit, and about bullying that I'm looking for, it's all there. and maybe if you watch this, episodes 9 and 11 will definitely be your favorites. because I think that's where the peak is. The acting of the actors is really really cool, if they are happy I'm happy too, if they are sad I'm sad too, so it's like entering the dramaWas this review helpful to you?
fantastic k drama of supernatural thriller genre
this bowl of noodles seems tasty 〜mad supernatural storyline of good v evil and the afterlife、 lots of jumping up and down、 attractive characters with development potential with some old faces from other drama with good dash of Korean humor and bullies facing painful justice 〜I hope it keeps momentum over the 16 typically huge Korean episodes〜YES〜 how do they do it ？just when you think it must be the end another twist happens great drama here big emotion and wrap ups at the end。 for me I think Yeom Hye Ran as Ms Chu takes the best performance awardWas this review helpful to you?
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the teamwork makes them perfect??
Just finished watching this drama. Well 9/10. I like the story line. There are many positive vibes which is good. They are good in team. I like when they complaint at Yung. People at Yung need to understand them. It's so hard to catch demons. So Mun looks cool when he makes their areas especially when he wears mask? But it's sad that Jeong Yeong dies? It's her cases. Well, I like the ending. Well done???.Was this review helpful to you?
Blaming myself for not watching it earlier
All I have to say, it's great and I do hate myself for not watching it in 2020 (I seriously stole a top-level kdrama from myself while watching too many Asian dramas that don't even stand close to this one. Oh, the days of life that I will not get back, back to the point), I do have some reflections/questions:- wouldn't it be great if all the people in coma (please wake up soon!!!) are being super /heroines/heroes?
- if heaven exists (I believe we have all religions loving kdrama, as we should) your first love dies and you find another one, are you double-timimg in heaven or is it a kdrama once again? #askingforafriend
Anyhow, let's go for season 2!!
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admirable characters, nice pacing, a great watch!
i spread this drama over the span of a few days and i have to say, it's amazing! the actors did a great job and although the plot isn't entirely groundbreaking, it still has such distinctive elements to it. the lead characters are highly admirable and you grow a strong connection with them. the pacing is also notable as i love how the plot doesn't drag on but also doesn't jump too quickly into anything. my only gripe is an odd dynamic between two characters, but it can be overlooked. waiting for season two has had me on the edge of my seat.Was this review helpful to you?
