Let's Fight Ghost definitely isn't looking to break any records for style or originality, but I think it's a solid addition to any drama watcher's viewing history. The story itself is executed in a fresh, fun manner, and the humor is a great blend of dark, irreverent and slapstick--all combined with a lighter, fun directing style. The world could definitely have done with some more development, there were a few relationships or characters that could've been better fleshed out (detectives, grandma, Bong-Pal's crush)--even just some third party exposition would've been nice to lend context to their part in the story. But I laughed anyway, and don't regret watching it.
But let's break it down.
Acting/Cast: The characters themselves aren't super complex, but I'm well satisfied with the performance everyone put in (except perhaps our villain, who seemed a bit obvious in their acting at times to me. Taecyeon has improved since I last watched him act--although by no means a Ji Sung, he managed to portray Bong Pal like no other actor could have, I think. It was a great mixture of gruff and sweet, hard and shy, tough and marshmallow. I'd date Bong Pal, any day. Kim So-Hyun did a great job as our resident amnesiac ghost, bright and bubbly and fun. She carried some of the deeper emotions well, and I look forward to seeing more of her in the future. They acted past their real life age gap well and I didn't feel awkward or uncomfortable with anything that happened in that regard.
Music: I don't normally have a lot to say when it comes to music, but the OST here was fabulous. It's a bit more obvious than some other dramas, but that totally works for it, and the sound effects are pure gold. Enjoy every tiger growl, western twang and twinkly blink you can!
Rewatch Value: It's on my rewatch list, does that count? I watched a few episodes multiple times while showing it to friends and family, and it still held its laughs. Good job!
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