It is mind-blowing drama with a well-written script
My mind was left stunned as I watched the intense power struggle between Dong Ho and Soo Ji. It was incredible. When you think that there is no way Dong Ho will get through it, he finds another way.I could not stop watching as I was drawn to the story from the first episode.
The acting is superb, and the main leads did a great job. The drama is fast-paced, so you do not get bored even though it is about politics. It is a written masterpiece that will captivate you with its unexpected twists and turns.
The ending emphasizes the limitations of relying solely on truth in achieving victory.
After watching it, you realize...oh no, it is not fiction; this is the real world we live in, as corruption is everywhere, and justice is just a word because if you have money,
you have power, and if you have power, you are untouchable.
I am not even surprised that the rating is so low, as most non-rocom or non-famous handsome actors have ratings below or slightly above 8.
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One of the best, if not THE best, political kdramas I've seen.
If you love political dramas, you're going to love this. It's got the twists, it's got the strategies, it's got the wins, and the losses. It's got the battle of morals, the battle of will, the battle of resources... plus the commentary on politics, society, and media to boot.If you're like me and love dramas that leave you with great insights, challenge your world views, and love unconventional characters and endings, this is likely gonna be your favorite political drama too.
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Plot moves like a whirlwind
Most problems with TV dramas is that they are too slow. "Whirlwind" is the opposite. It moves way too fast, turning and twisting from one impossible complication to another. Characters are also switching allegiance back and forth between various allies/enemies. All these points make for a very fast-paced storyline that keeps me guessing, but the problem is that the fast pace also makes it difficult for me to develop any attachment to the characters.I love stories that feature characters who are neither entirely good or entirely bad, and "Whirlwind" has several of them, and the mature and understated acting made their portrayal of the characters very exciting to watch. Unfortunately, everything these characters do seem to be driven by the chaotic plot line. Despite these characters having very noble aspirations and idealistic goals, I just could not sympathize with them.
Most of the acting was quite good, except for the two young political aids. Lim Se Mi is particularly dull as her character seems quite one-dimensional. If her love interest was better-looking, that would have helped a lot.
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A Política Coreana & Conexões
Esse foi um drama político muito bom. A cada episódio, era uma guerra de cão e gato entre Dong Ho e Soo Jin; às vezes, ele vencia, e em outras, era ela. Fiquei impactado com a forma como ele decidiu resolver tudo, sacrificando sua vida pela verdade. Como ele mesmo disse, a verdade tem que vencer a mentira, pelo menos uma vez. A relação entre os dois foi autodestrutiva e recheada de rancor e ódio desde o início. Foi interessante ver Dong Ho testando os limites da inescrupulosa ex-militante estudantil que se tornou uma mulher com sede de poder e com a intenção de proteger a própria biografia, seja a dela ou da sua família.Merecem elogios a atuação da veterana atriz Yeon Suk, como a chefe de gabinete, e, logicamente, os dois protagonistas, que mais uma vez se mostraram acima da média e do comum. O drama tem uma premissa simples e tramas bem emaranhadas e construídas. É incrível como, na Coreia, ter conexões é muitas vezes mais importante do que ter dinheiro.
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