Kavindi Ranasinghe

Such a beautiful drama! Very well written drama without unnecessary subplots and extra evil/ annoying characters. Everything fits well like a puzzle. At the beginning it was a bit confusing but it was intentional and makes sense once you realize what’s happening. Each main character has such an amazing story arc. It’s about family, love, friendship and overcoming life’s hardships. It shows you can’t get everything you want in life but how you react to those situations will help determine the future. Very realistic drama with lots of happy/ cheerful scenes and some heartbreaking/ sad scenes too. But overall it’s a very heartwarming drama. It’s a must watch for anyone who likes comedy/ romance/ family drama genre. It’s about high school students but each character is so unique and mature with so many layers. Even when they are immature it’s very realistic and adds to the charm of the drama. 10/10!

I’m surprised this movie doesn’t have higher ratings. It’s not your usual rom-com with super lovey-dovey stuff and unnecessary drama. It’s well written, acted and portrayed. There isn’t crazy dramatic scenes or huge gestures but this is how normal people act. The characters are relatable and likeable. The story isn’t that predictable but flows very well. I wouldn’t categorize as a comedy but it has some funny parts, and most of the movie is heartwarming and feel good.

Fun and interesting movie with great acting. The story is simple but talks about a lot of social issues without preaching the audience. It lets the audience pick the lessons without force feeding them. Everyone acts so natural, the viewer gets engrossed without realizing it. It’s rare to come across a movie with good writing, acting and directing but this movie had it all. This isn’t your typical Bollywood movie with songs, dancing, a lot of drama or silly jokes. It has some aspects but leans for a more realistic story with good satire.

Super sweet story of an attorney with autism showed in a very different and uplifting way integrated with interesting stories about the clients she comes across. There are recurring characters and the main storyline which revolves around the attorney Woo, but almost each episode has a different story about different clients there isn’t even a single boring episode. This drama brings up a lot of good points without trying to lecture the audience. Rather they make you think on your own. Also I love that fact that the characters are not black and white. Some are definitely more likeable but you see everyone in a different light. It also brings up the hard realities of living with a mental disorder and being a loved one of someone with mental disorder. It doesn’t romanticize or downplay disabilities like some other dramas. I’ve seen dramas where the character is magically healed after some therapy. This drama isn’t that unrealistic, rather they try to make the viewer have an open perspective and encourage people to be less judgemental about disabilities.

If you like Adam’s Family, this is definitely for you. It has its flaws but overall it’s interesting and manages to capture and maintain viewer’s attention throughout the season. Most of the actors/ actresses did a great job bringing the characters to life. The story can be bit predictable (I was able to predict major twists before they were revealed) but I think that’s because they foreshadowed them. A bit disappointed about the final episode though. They could’ve made it much better but hopefully season 2 is even better.

Usually not a big fan of political drama and thriller. I watched because this drama had good ratings and it definitely did not disappoint. This is a pretty intense drama from beginning to end. It keeps you on your toes. They nailed the whole anti hero concept. Vincenzo is true to his character and doesn’t turn in to some soapy good guy like most other anti heroes. He isn’t necessarily a villain but he won’t be one of those guys who will still try to save the ones who are trying to kill him. You fall in love with his character from the get go and you understand and probably agree with his decisions. The lead actress was bit weird at the beginning but soon became one of the best parts about the drama. The villains were portrayed really well. One is a pure psycho and the other is a smart lawyer who isn’t afraid to do whatever she needs to do. There were few moments where I felt like the characters made some weird decisions (rash and stupid) but overall the storyline was good and the characters stuck to who they were. I knew Song Joong Ki was a good actor but this is the first time seeing Jeon Yeo Been. She started to really become the character towards the middle and killed it towards the end. Ok Teacyeon really surprised me with his acting in this one. I’ve seen him before and always thought he was good but this was another level. Even for Song Joong ki, he really shined with his very subtle yet powerful acting. Kim Yeo Jin killed her role. Her smile was one of the best statement actions in the movie like Vincenzo’s lighter opening/closing. The cinematography, music and dialogue deserve so much praise. They included really powerful Italian proverbs and the use of English was good too. Even the most dreadful and gruesome scenes had an artistic side to it. Definitely watch it if you haven’t seen it. There are minor issues and some loopholes but which drama doesn’t have these. Overall I’d say 9/10 and definitely one of the best Korean dramas I’ve seen. It covers different genres like drama, comedy, politics, corruption, law and action.