IamAkhil
Soju Square
OST is soothing, Drama: Binge-Worthy office romcom in familiar territory
I watched on Netflix where only 8 episodes are available. This is an office romcom that seems to have drunk heavily from the K-drama wellsprings of 'Secretary Kim' and 'Business Proposal.' Despite being only half-released with 8 episodes available at the time of this review, the series manages to feel self-contained, offering viewers a taste of its world, but leaving one yearning for more flavor.
The narrative follows a conventional blueprint, tracing a predictable path through the tropes of its genre. While it can be reassuring to watch a series that adheres to the tried-and-true, this series tends to lack any surprising turns or events. The storyline is straightforward, easy to predict, and almost methodical in its execution, which might be a disappointment for viewers seeking some narrative creativity or unexpected plot twists.
The OST stands out in a pleasing way, although it does bear a striking resemblance to Christina Perri's 'Thousand Years.' It accompanies the scenes fittingly, adding a layer of emotional depth where the narrative may sometimes fall short.
The Instagrammability of the series is noteworthy. Despite being only 8 episodes in, you can already find the best scenes scattered across Instagram, an indication of its bite-sized appeal.
The true highlight of this drama a passionate kiss, is a significant moment that makes the viewing experience worth it - at least once. For fans like myself who typically enjoy office romcoms, this scene definitely offers a sense of satisfaction. However, with the lack of narrative complexity and surprise, the show doesn't offer much in terms of re-watch value.
The series attempts to diversify its storyline with the inclusion of an Arab character. However, this subplot feels exaggerated, almost as if it's trying too hard to inject novelty into the series. This could have been executed with more nuance and realism.
Despite its shortcomings, this k-drama its purpose as a mood-lifter. It's a light, enjoyable watch that doesn't require much emotional or intellectual investment. This could be a positive or a negative, depending on what you're looking for in your viewing experience.
The hope for the remaining 8 episodes is that they bring something different and exciting to the table. The series has laid a predictable yet solid foundation, and it's now up to the remaining half to build upon this and deliver a memorable viewing experience.
In conclusion, 'King The Land' is a drama that doesn't stray far from the conventional. But if you're in the mood for a light, easy watch, this series might just do the trick.
The narrative follows a conventional blueprint, tracing a predictable path through the tropes of its genre. While it can be reassuring to watch a series that adheres to the tried-and-true, this series tends to lack any surprising turns or events. The storyline is straightforward, easy to predict, and almost methodical in its execution, which might be a disappointment for viewers seeking some narrative creativity or unexpected plot twists.
The OST stands out in a pleasing way, although it does bear a striking resemblance to Christina Perri's 'Thousand Years.' It accompanies the scenes fittingly, adding a layer of emotional depth where the narrative may sometimes fall short.
The Instagrammability of the series is noteworthy. Despite being only 8 episodes in, you can already find the best scenes scattered across Instagram, an indication of its bite-sized appeal.
The true highlight of this drama a passionate kiss, is a significant moment that makes the viewing experience worth it - at least once. For fans like myself who typically enjoy office romcoms, this scene definitely offers a sense of satisfaction. However, with the lack of narrative complexity and surprise, the show doesn't offer much in terms of re-watch value.
The series attempts to diversify its storyline with the inclusion of an Arab character. However, this subplot feels exaggerated, almost as if it's trying too hard to inject novelty into the series. This could have been executed with more nuance and realism.
Despite its shortcomings, this k-drama its purpose as a mood-lifter. It's a light, enjoyable watch that doesn't require much emotional or intellectual investment. This could be a positive or a negative, depending on what you're looking for in your viewing experience.
The hope for the remaining 8 episodes is that they bring something different and exciting to the table. The series has laid a predictable yet solid foundation, and it's now up to the remaining half to build upon this and deliver a memorable viewing experience.
In conclusion, 'King The Land' is a drama that doesn't stray far from the conventional. But if you're in the mood for a light, easy watch, this series might just do the trick.
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