[Short Review] The Witch's Diner

A short review of a short drama (8 episodes, some even 40+ minutes only) from Tving. This is most certainly a Song Jihyo's drama as her character is the gravitational center and creator of the plot that flows not too dramatically, not too snoozy. And drama shows that most of the things we want, we get not by magic but through tests and tribulations.

[First Impression] Police University

I realized not so long ago that more and more of my so-called "reviews" are rather musings, throwing theories here and there, based rather on personal feelings than any notebook of cinematography/screenwriting/whatever craft. If I like it, then I like it and may be the only person liking it.

I am probably the only person liking this drama then.

[First Impression] On The Verge of Insanity

I understand this might not be everyone's cup of tea, because it tells the story of workers trying to survive during mass layoffs and uncertainty because of their job. As side stories, this drama adds other social issues that we usually don't like to think about.

 

[First Impression] Bossam - Steal The Fate

Since there is an unwritten rule that I need to have a sageuk among the pile of dramas I'm watching, this half of the year it's Bossam's turn to entertain. Although 'entertain' might be the wrong word for any historical that isn't explicit comedy (like Detective K).

[A Very Serious Not-A-Review] Dark Hole

 

Oh ye of little faith who dropped this drama somewhere along the way! How could you NOT appreciate this intricately symbolic, and allegoric, and allergic show? My mind is completely numb blown away just by the sheer amount of issues this drama touched upon. 

With the subtlety of a water buffalo.

[Not A Drama Review] Hello? Me! ... Oh Damn

This, as the title suggests, will not be a review, but rather some loose ruminations on the drama I thought would be my background for doing things, but it turned out to be a really delightful journey.

KBS Drama Special 2020: One Night

 

This last episode was about the simple fact that money can't swim.

KBS Drama Special 2020: Traces of Love

 

This was a story about people finding their way back together after being apart.

[Rearview Mirror 2020] Korean Series

And the last installment of the series is - Korean dramas. On this list there are 3 mini-dramas I somehow forgot to list on the Mini-dramas post, as well as anthologies - SF8, Drama Special, and Drama Stage. Every episode of the Drama Stage and SF8 has a separate short review on this blog, so in case anyone wants, it's easy to look for.

KBS Drama Special 2020: Stealing Sleep/While You're Away

 This was a cute little story about meeting again and learning to open up.

[Rearview Mirror 2020] Minidramas

I decided to lump together mini-dramas and webdramas - to separate them from the regular series. I don't count here anthologies, like KBS Drama Special or Drama Stage. And I have to add - each and every one of the 13 I watched, is worth spending time on.

 

KBS Drama Special 2020: Trip

This was probably the most poignant episode to date. But not an easy watch.

[Advent Drama Calendar 2020] Day 24: If you had to sum up your year 2020 with a picture from a scene from a drama you watched in 2020, what would it be?

Well, if we're talking about one pic...

 

[Advent Drama Calendar 2020] Day 23: Which drama had the best soundtrack?

Impossible to chose just one. Many dramas had one or two, or twelve pieces I liked, so I'll present just a sample. 

KBS Drama Special 2020: My Lilac

 

This is an homage to Super Junior's immortal choreo.

[Advent Drama Calendar 2020] Day 22: Which actors would you like to see collaborate again in a new drama?

A little cheating never hurt... oh wait.

[Advent Drama Calendar 2020] Day 21: Which secondary character stole the show from the protagonist?

I'm not sure if it's "stole" per se, or rather equally engaging.

[Advent Drama Calendar 2020] Day 20: What scene have you watched several times?

I have to admit to my chagrin - way too many but I don't have them saved. Especially the funny moments in various series.

[Advent Drama Calendar 2020] Day 19: Which characters had the best womance?

As with the previous day, this one is problematic. I don't count Be Melodramatic here because we had siblings.

[Advent Drama Calendar 2020] Day 18: Which characters had the best bromance?

 

It's weird, but this and Day 19 are really hard for me. Mostly because in the series I've seen there was a great mixed group dynamic, with less gender-specific relationships.

Or I forgot something. This could be the case.