an enquiry full of surprises
pros: I just watched this drama by chance and didn't put too much thoughts in it. I really liked the story from the very beginning, this drama is easy to dive in. I loved that so many things were feeling odd and that in the end you get to understand why that is. and everything makes sens. I loved that the story evolves while you are watching it, and things that happened in 1987 aren't the same anymore.I feel like I could eventually rewatch the show because the story is very tricky, I certainly missed some things. and also, knowing the truth, it can be very interesting to watch the scenes with new eyes.
cons: I didn't feel hooked and managed to watch a couple of episodes a day. it didn't matter as I liked the story anyway. I wasn't convinced by the love story. the two characters had no chemistry for me. they could have been very good friends for example and the story would have felt better. I had a clue about the perpetrator, but it was surprised anyway.
as fun as it was, I didn't score more than 7 because I know I will forget it easily. for me it's a good show, but not a priority.
when to watch: even if it isn't the main event, there is a lot of violence (harsh feelings, harsh words, and physical violence), I wouldn't recommend for under 18.
watch with friends on week-ends, it's also a good show to help relax yourself after work.
it's a solid 7, so have fun!
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Don't Judge a Drama by its Poster....
Classic example of 'Dont judge a drama by its poster!!'If you think this is a cliche rom com, you would be missing one of the best suspence murder sci-fi mysteries of 2023!!!!
I don't know why this became unappreciated. Anyways, this was worth watch and i highly recommended no matter how picky you are on genres.
The plot was very gripping and didint disappoint with the ending.The leads were 100% succesful in bringing out their charecters to life (Jin ki joo is a cutieee❤️) The ost.. especially thriller scenes were lit.story line with its unique twists?The village scenery were really soothing and went well with the mysterious plotline.
All i can say is ,its a package of romance,action, investigation (star of the show),thriller,comic and feelgood surprise box!
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its surely a COMFORT drama for me
Other than the plot twists that blew up my mind and me left in SHOCK and confusion every single episode, it surely was a heartwarming and sweet drama at the same time, it kept me hooked for 2 months and im here still can't move on, i was really invested while it was being aired and i really enjoyed it, hoped for some recognition tho. In fact people who gave it a chance to watch they indeed got attached and loved it so much, so its more about popularity and recognition and it surely is worth trying.Loved the characters so much and i really liked the main couples relationship, a mature comfortable one, it had me smiling and giggling alot and despite the whole plot is about knowing who the culprit is, for me i can still rewatch it anytime and still enjoy it, and that's not common at all for alot of other dramas.
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Time travel done right
I haven't seen a good time travel drama in a while – the last drama I could think of is Nine? And that's 10 years ago! (Oh and there's also Splash Splash Love but that's more a special than a full-length.) The best thing about this show is that the whole ensemble kept the story going, and not just the leads. Were there time travel rules that didn't make sense? Sure, but it knew its rules well and stayed consistent about them until the end. Were there story arcs that didn't tie up neatly? Sure, but the most important storylines were taken care of. And I swear I saw that reveal coming but I was still very shocked when the drama got to that part.Jin Ki-joo and Kim Dong-wook really are some of the most underrated K-actors out there and I'm happy they worked together on this one. I'd love to see them in a more romance-centric drama, though, but all the quiet moments they had together here will do, too. I mean: "I think fondly of you."???? And "I won't disappear."???? Some of the best indirect confessions in K-drama bar none.
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This review may contain spoilers
It is okay. Worth the time spent but at the same time nothing to write home about.
I liked the characters, especially Lee Soon Ae and Baek Hee Seop from 1987. They were the ones that kept things interesting. I found the Yoon Hae Joon to be lacking the usual charisma that Kim Dong Wook brings to his characters. All I could say is that he was warm in here. Jin Ki Joo's Baek Yoon Young was just the same. There was a lack of intimacy between the two for us to categorize this as romance. They were nice to each other and I'm glad that they ended up together but it wasn't all that fun to watch.Was this review helpful to you?
Don't judge a drama by its poster!!!
As i said before, if you think this is a cliche rom com with a time travel or feel good elements just to be different (like i didi) you would be missing one of the best suspence murder sci-fi mysteries of 2023!!!!I don't know why this became so damn underrated. Maybe having to compete with a series of long awaited dramas;) Anyways, this was a worth watch and i highly recommend to everyone no matter how picky you are on genres.
The plot was (from 2nd epi) very gripping. Ending was satisfying,cant lie-gave me mixed feelings.The leads were 100% succesful in bringing out their charecters to life (Jin ki joo is a cutieee) The ost.. especially thriller scenes were lit. The village scenery were really soothing and went well with the mysterious plotline.
All i can say is ,its a package of romance,action, investigation (star of the show),thriller,comic and feelgood surprise box!
The only negetives i felt was poster and title font which was very ordinary =_=
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BEST ENDING EVERRRR , LOVE IT
first of all , this is my comfort kdrama with one of the best ending in kdrama so far , i didn't expect this drama to be so good but it is , i really enjoyed watching it , and the casting is sooo good , i love how they made the last episode just about them and what happened after . the story is well written anddd so farr all i can say was ... my perfect stranger with perfect ending , i really love it , kinda sad bcs i will miss them sm :) i hope it will have season 2 and then their son's perspective :/Was this review helpful to you?
the murder mystery for me was the least interesting thing this drama has going for it
I sort of accidentally spoiled myself the identity of the killer midway through the series but was still able to enjoy it so much!!the “I time travelled to help change the life of my parents for the better and stop them becoming the people who raised me” has to be one of my favorite tropes ever. every eldest daughter’s wet dream.
there was somethings that were left unexplained, and the main couple seemed emotionally distant and didn’t have much chemistry but then again everything else was so good that I was willing to let it slide.
really loved this drama it was gripping and interesting. definitely a 8.5/9
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A must watch!
I binge watched this drama in just 3 days and it was that good.The whole premise was already interesting to me since I love time traveling related stuffs especially to the past of course.
The whole serial killer plotline to family struggles and misunderstanding everything was pure emotional. Even though I kinda guessed all the suspense early in the stage as soon as the murderer was introduced to the story and everything else included, the plot played out so well that i was jutted in my seat to see how the story unfolds.
The writer did an amazing job for the flow of the story and the casts were perfect. The family members from past to present looked like they were family visually as well as their acting was nice.
I loved how the relationships of the parents and daughter, grandfather and grandson everything played out so well including the romance. It wasn't 'outofnowhere i fell in love with u at first sight' kind of drama but it was deep. The most I adored was how Yoon Young and her father's relation sorted out and how she understood his own share of struggle that made him the way he is in the present.
The drama's message too could be comprehended on own's perspective. But for me it was on a positive note, no matter how much we struggle now, we can always change our future by doing the work on our present. Everything we do now we will get the result in our future good/bad.
You should definitely watch this drama if you want thriller, romance, comedy and friendship all in one place.
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One of the most interesting Dramas in 2023
No.Let me rephrase it.One of the most interesting premises in 2023...
Lets break it into some smaller parts.
Music:Although i finished it few minutes ago,honestly i don't remember any piece of music,melody or tune.I wasn't distracted by it but i never felt that added something to the Drama.Dull and totally forgettable.
Production was excellent.The direction always gave the right mysterious and suspenseful vibes.Great camera use, too.But what really stands out is the gorgeous,stunning and absolutely brilliant cinematography.The use of lights and shadows,the color tones,everything was such a treat!
Cast & Acting.Iam not really sure how i feel about it.I always have faith in Korean actors to deliver, so i can't say acting failed me here.But it wasn't super exciting and memorable eiher.Sometimes felt flat but not in any case bad.
Story/plot & characters:
This is not a 10.Definitely not.Is not a 9 either.Not to me.
But is a solid 8 and i will explain why.
Ok first of all i have to warn you.
If you are like me who absolutely loves psychological thrillers,heavy plot,dark and twisted story , deep, troubled and insane characters...this is not the case.If you are looking for something like this do not have your hopes high because you will be disappointed.
I started this because iam a crazy fan of Time Travel,Mystery,Serial killers and any dark story.
After finishing it(just a while ago)i can say this was the most fluffy,sweet and adorable crime/mystery/murder Drama i have ever watched.
For my taste this is not good!Lol.But i loved My Perfect Stranger,kept my interest all the way and never bored me,although it was nothing like i was expecting before i started it.
Iam aware the Time Travel type Drama is not an easy theme to create and develop a fully satisfying story.There are always plot holes,issues with the time line and all these.Iam too familiar so i can't judge it harshly.
But the story is engaging,making you dive into it really easy and fast.It is very clear why the time travel happens,why our male lead returned to the past and how the female lead got involved into this too.In other words is an easy to follow story and as ive wrote in another related review,i was too happy the time travel device was a car.(yes ofc Back to the Future huge fan here!)
I don't want to give away any spoilers.Is the kind of series you really have to go blindly into.The main question here is of course "who is the murderer"
So from episode 1 until the very late episodes the writer have you guessing and squishing your brains and making you losing your sleep on your trying to figure out who the hell done those murders!I was like this for many eps in a row.And then i tried to focus on the motive and not the actual killer.And then i gave up.Lmao.Iam too stubborn to quit but i was frustrated for not been able to solve the puzzle.And this is the main reason this drama is so good and the writer did an excellent job to make a story so interesting and enjoyable at the same time.
So why i gave an 8 instead of a perfect 10 or a great 9?
This Drama can easily be somewhere between 7 to 10 depending on what you expect,how much you like time travel series,how heavy you want the plot,if you pay attention to the details,if you love airtight stories and so many other variables.
My Perfect Stranger is the kind of drama which has an interesting story to tell.Is all about the story.Actually it has nothing to do with the characters,as all of them are here to tell and present the story itself.So the characters are the narrative tools.
And this is one of the main reasons i deducted points and gave an 8.
There is no depth or any kind of character development.They are ordinary,simple people living ordinary simple life.Yes of course our main leads are smart and brave enough to get themselves into this mess,but you know, iam sure we all are looking for that one magnificent character to instantly fall inlove with!Here i couldn't find the One!
The only one that got my attention and if i had to choose my fave, would be her,Go Mi Sook.She was evil in her way and the actress who portrayed her did an excellent job.I wish she had more screen time,though.
Iam taking about the characters but i haven't mentioned the main villain yet...No i will not reveal his/her identity,of course not.But i was disappointed by this char as i have never before with any other crime drama.Not only because he/she wasn't the psycho i wanted to see(hahaha)but mostly because the reason/motive for all the murders was such a bummer!Again i cannot say more to spoil anything,iam just justifying my rate.At the end you will be left with few unanswered questions,but is ok i guess.
All in all is a good drama.It has a bit of everything.Time travel,mystery,serial killings,heart warming family bonds,friendships and a sweet romance which doesn't overlap the story.
It wasn't what i wanted to watch when i started it but i never,not once, thought to drop it.
Go for it,it has many to offer if you like to watch something different.
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Good Enough
Korean Drama " My Perfect Stranger " is a time travel mystery drama with a suspenseful plot.The drama handles the time travel perfectly without overcomplicating things. The family drama was also quite touching and often offered a lot of emotional scenes.
The mystery, in addition, was intriguing and wasn't easy to guess who was the serial killer.
However, the romance was not necessary for the story, as the plot focused more on solving the criminal case, thus, having the two main characters sharing only a few romantic moments together, which didn't justify the love story.
On the other hand, the performances were quite enjoyable.
So, overall, seven out of ten.
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It's worth it
I love this story. It's amazing and worth watching. I am excited to keep watching it and idk who is the culprit yet. I just wish for a happy ending. The chem between the leads are great, and I hope for them to get back to the future and see the changes they made. I honestly loved the start of the show, and I hope it does not drop in quality as it keeps going.As for the supporting roles, I can't forgive that girl... Regardless of your stupid family, you should not put people into hard times. I am honestly trying to fill up the 500 characters limit to write a review on here. I don't know why that's a requirement, but anyway, it's a great drama, and you should take the time to watch it.
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