Redmargay
Australia
This review may contain spoilers
A Masterpiece
I was reluctant to watch Chicago Typewriter as I had the impression that it was sad, dark and depressing. An angst ridden trauma of a show. I couldn't have been more wrong. There is a lot of humour in the script, superb acting, particularly from Yoo Ah In and Go Kyung Pyo. I binge watched as Chicago Typewriter is leaving Netflix at the end of September 2021.
If you've read the synopsis of the story, you'd know that the story follows two men and a woman in two eras, one during 1930's Japanese occupation and the other in the 21st century. The lives of the three characters are entwined in both eras.
Ultimately it's a story about love and friendship. Devotion to others and loyalty to their country and the willingness to sacrifice to achieve the desired results, regardless of personal safety.
Han Se Joo/ Seo Hwi Young (the always brilliant Yoo Ah In) is a writer in both eras, successfully so in the current time, but suffering writers block.
Yoo Jin Oh/Shin Yul (Go Kyung Pyo) is a free spirited bar owner on his past life, and a mysterious Ghost writer who helps Se Joo with his writing slump.
Jun Seol/Ryu Soo Hyun (Im Soo Jung) is a veterinarian and Jill-Of-All-Trades, she is Han Se Joo's first and most devoted fan. She was a sniper for Korean liberation and her skills with a firearm have bleed over into her current Life.
The story moves between to two time period as our three friends in the 21st century attempt to unravel what happened in the past.
The three actors have lovely chemistry, and have individual relationships with each other in both lives. The two men have an amazing friendship and great love for each other. They both love Seol/Soo Hyun but it doesn't effect their friendship.
The OST was very nice, soft and uniquely suited to both eras. The ending was just right.
A very special (and extremely shallow) mention to Yoo Ah In's hair. He can rock a buzz cut and holy moly he was beautiful with his floppy 1930's poet hair. Old school dreamy.
I highly recommend watching Chicago Typewriter. Boo to Netflix for removing it from their roster.
If you've read the synopsis of the story, you'd know that the story follows two men and a woman in two eras, one during 1930's Japanese occupation and the other in the 21st century. The lives of the three characters are entwined in both eras.
Ultimately it's a story about love and friendship. Devotion to others and loyalty to their country and the willingness to sacrifice to achieve the desired results, regardless of personal safety.
Han Se Joo/ Seo Hwi Young (the always brilliant Yoo Ah In) is a writer in both eras, successfully so in the current time, but suffering writers block.
Yoo Jin Oh/Shin Yul (Go Kyung Pyo) is a free spirited bar owner on his past life, and a mysterious Ghost writer who helps Se Joo with his writing slump.
Jun Seol/Ryu Soo Hyun (Im Soo Jung) is a veterinarian and Jill-Of-All-Trades, she is Han Se Joo's first and most devoted fan. She was a sniper for Korean liberation and her skills with a firearm have bleed over into her current Life.
The story moves between to two time period as our three friends in the 21st century attempt to unravel what happened in the past.
The three actors have lovely chemistry, and have individual relationships with each other in both lives. The two men have an amazing friendship and great love for each other. They both love Seol/Soo Hyun but it doesn't effect their friendship.
The OST was very nice, soft and uniquely suited to both eras. The ending was just right.
A very special (and extremely shallow) mention to Yoo Ah In's hair. He can rock a buzz cut and holy moly he was beautiful with his floppy 1930's poet hair. Old school dreamy.
I highly recommend watching Chicago Typewriter. Boo to Netflix for removing it from their roster.
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