The Best and Worst of 2017

It's finally December (is what I write when I started this post almost two months ago) - and damn, has it been a year. Not a good one in reality, but I watch some great shows. That counts for something, right? My method of in-taking shows has changed since last year - I've more readily dropped disappointed shows. Therefore, I had to massively expand the categories so I could fit in as many winning shows as physically possible!

No, Drama, the Bowl Cut is Not a Good Look

Hey there, Drama. Look, we've been buddies for a while now, right? I mean, sure, you've made some mistakes but we stuck through them together. I watched Tree of Heaven for you, so you owe me one, right? It's only because I love you so much that I think I can ask this of you: You need to cut your female leads some slack.

How Netflix Upsets Me (As a Drama Lover)

I got Netflix about a year ago - what I've noticed since getting it is the massive growth in their investment in western media since I joined. At first there were only a few little jtbc shows on their platform - now, they're working harder to make the drama we so love into something mainstream? Is that a good thing? Well...

KBS Drama Specials 2017

You can always count on KBS to deliver at least one good drama special a year - and this year they've outdone themselves. These can all be watched on the KBSWorld Youtube channel, by the way, so I'll hyperlink the videos up to the titles of each one. Be sure to check out the ones that peak your interest. I'll update this post if I get around to watching the remaining few. 

NOTE: Sorry for the spacing, it's Blogger's fault, not mine.

The Package

I didn't have very high expectations for The Package - I knew fully well that it had been pre-produced almost entirely in France, but few details about the drama were revealed before it aired, and I didn't have a lot of interest in the cast. Boy, am I glad I watched it though.

OH MY GOD, Why is There a Season 2 of Good Morning Call?

So I go onto Netflix, not expecting anything new, and what do I find? Good Morning Call has a season two. GOOD MORNING CALL. *screams into a pillow* What the fuck did this show do to deserve a second season? I'm gonna rant for a while. It may be amusing, it may not. Feel free to read if you want to.

Go Back Couple

My favourite shows of the season were the weekend drama, The Package and Go Back Couple. Expect a review for each, but for now, I want to talk about the best time-travel drama of the year. It never used to be a particularly mainstream genre, yet nowadays we're seeing more and more - this is definitely the only show to do it right this year.

Midnight Runners (Movie Review)

I'm working my way through this season's crop of dramas, and I'm sure I'll do a few review afterwards, but for now here's another movie. I didn't actually see myself watching this film, but I was surprised how well it held up - not only was it an action blockbuster type film, but it was genuinely funny with winning performances by winning actors, and had a poignant side I didn't expect but happily welcomed. On to the review.

5 Comedic Sidekicks Who Need More Attention

Sometimes I think about how much potential certain actors have, but because of their age or face they're sidelined to the comic relief roles. Idols who can't act get lead roles all the time, so why are people with real talent always undermined? Here are a few actors who have at least tasted such a role, because I want more from them.

Age of Youth VS Season 2

I have so many feelings right now. Shortly after I'd finished watching bizarre slice-of-life thriller Age of Youth, a second season was announced, and I expected to kind of passively enjoy it, the way I did with the first season. But to my surprise, I got so invested this time around, that I committed to watching every single episode raw because I just couldn't wait a week for subs.

NOTE: Spoilers.