HIRAI MOMO
Dramas released since 2020 have mostly been score-bloated but this one deserves all the praise.
Another case of crippling depression after finishing such a good drama.
I can't stress how good this drama is. Let's start with the strengths:
- the cast: I dare anyone to find a better cast for this drama; I'd bet it would be nearly impossible.
- the soundtrack: surely the soundtrack for this drama is underrated. even the instrumentals for specific scenes fit so well.
- CGI: its hard to create these 'fantasy' dramas. They have to orchestrate a fantasy drama without making certain things corny, cartoony, and cringey all whilst making things look realistic. In that department, they nailed it.
- the story: this is just an absolute chef's kiss
To what felt like a possibly rushed, disappointing ending after only 3 episodes left they managed to create a quite satisfying and conclusive ending all whilst teasing for a possible continuation to the series.
Despite all the hype and love I have for this drama, even though this drama was so good in all aspects, things should only go up from here (as long as they re-sign the cast). Season 1 was more of an origin story, a build up season, and we've yet to actually see the real payoff of all the world building.
My theory: The writer of moving said there were already webtoons that took place before and after Moving that could be adapted for the next chapter of the series, but I think they won't "fully" adapt those webtoons. I'm not sure because I have no clue in what direction the following webtoon goes, but surely the priority is trying to capitalize on the success of Moving. They are trying to create a bigger world after Moving, and now it should be easier since the groundwork has been laid.
I can't stress how good this drama is. Let's start with the strengths:
- the cast: I dare anyone to find a better cast for this drama; I'd bet it would be nearly impossible.
- the soundtrack: surely the soundtrack for this drama is underrated. even the instrumentals for specific scenes fit so well.
- CGI: its hard to create these 'fantasy' dramas. They have to orchestrate a fantasy drama without making certain things corny, cartoony, and cringey all whilst making things look realistic. In that department, they nailed it.
- the story: this is just an absolute chef's kiss
To what felt like a possibly rushed, disappointing ending after only 3 episodes left they managed to create a quite satisfying and conclusive ending all whilst teasing for a possible continuation to the series.
Despite all the hype and love I have for this drama, even though this drama was so good in all aspects, things should only go up from here (as long as they re-sign the cast). Season 1 was more of an origin story, a build up season, and we've yet to actually see the real payoff of all the world building.
My theory: The writer of moving said there were already webtoons that took place before and after Moving that could be adapted for the next chapter of the series, but I think they won't "fully" adapt those webtoons. I'm not sure because I have no clue in what direction the following webtoon goes, but surely the priority is trying to capitalize on the success of Moving. They are trying to create a bigger world after Moving, and now it should be easier since the groundwork has been laid.
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