The second week of Record of Youth continues to add layers to its already layered relationships. I’m surprised by just how much ground the show covers in two hours—meaning that a whole lot of change has happened since opening week (also whoops, we're behind, but we still haven't decided whether to run full cover on... Continue Reading →
Record of Youth: Episodes 1-2 Review
This is what you call a drama with 'pedigree'. It's got the cast and the crew. The mighty Ha Myung-hee penned this tale, and so of course, its beats have us dancing. We had a lot of thoughts after the first week, but it took us a while to gather and analyze our feelings. We... Continue Reading →
Stranger 2: Episodes 5-6 Review
Things keep getting more complicated, as Yeo-jin and Shi-mok are pulled further in opposing directions by their superiors, and the web of corruption surrounding the Police-Prosecution Council continues to expand. Our protagonists have to gauge what they're willing to lose in the cause of justice—and what choices they even have. Anisa: This week's episodes were... Continue Reading →
Weekend Drama Report: Flower of Evil vs The Good Detective
I sat my cousin down and asked her if she'd be willing to forsake romantic fantasy and watch a K-drama thriller with me. She said - maybe. So, we recorded my attempt at convincing her.