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W korean drama review
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W
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by maritagp
May 1, 2023
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 9.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 10.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 10.0

Addictive action packed and overall a joyful ride!

I'm not even going to lie, this is my type of drama so my review might not be entirely without biases. I love the parallel worlds-isekai trope and it becomes a guilty pleasure just by existing.

That being said the execution for this drama is everything. It's fast paced, charming, intriguing and emotional at the same time. The chemistry between the main leads was off the charts. I think in terms of romance this is my favourite couple involving LJS. Second favourite would be Big Mouth and third Pinocchio and IHYV.

The FL is our girl out of town, the lens through we explore the new world, and she is such a joy to watch. She's lovable, witty, relatable and kind. I absolutely loved her.

ML is cool AF without being flawless. He is smart, considerate, strong and action driven. And I loved his reactions to all the new information he had to absorb. Also loved that he is not one to stop himself from showing emotion. When the man is broken you will know it and appreciate the sincerity and vulnerability that contrasts his usually cool persona.

Side characters are memorable and likeable without stealing the spotlight that belongs to the two main leads. The main doctor at the hospital can get a bit cartoony, but that is something that I'm willing to let go.

The plot in the comic world can be a bit predictable at times, with the bad guy at the very end being just your typical comic book villain... Personally I found his resolution a bit rushed, but with everything getting a bit spiced up when you include the nuances between the real world and the rules that connect both worlds. It gives a unique and fun experience.

All in all I will probably rewatch W. It's a show that has a mix of feel-good/thriller/emotional/sci-fi/romance. It has so much but it never feels like it's trying to do everything at once. Things flow naturally and effortlessly. Bravo!
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