The Two Sisters was an unpredictable and fascinating drama that hooked me from its epic opening in episode 1. The narration was well thought-out, and the story began with a deep misunderstanding that led to Bae Do Eun’s mental breakdown before spiraling into total mayhem. Around episodes 30 to 40, a noticeable shift—possibly due to the change of writer—added even more unpredictability, making it unlike anything I’ve seen before. Whether this was the new writer’s idea or not, it worked to keep things interesting and engaging throughout the 104 episodes. In fact, there was no character that looked typically good, past some point. I always thought that the actress of Lee Hye Won had the perfect antihero face in this role, and it seems that the writers agreed. Actually, her vindicative nature was already foreshadowed in Episode 1.

I was initially drawn to the tragedy of the sisters’ story, their complex characters, and the impressive cast. While some viewers criticized their acting or struggled to connect with the sisters, I disagreed. I loved both Bae Do Eun and Lee Hye Won, whose character defied the typical archetypes, as shown in this clip: https://youtu.be/bVGzwOkaiak. Their performances were layered and compelling, and the drama’s creative filming techniques and self-aware dark humor elevated it further. The outfits and styling also stood out, adding flair to the drama's overall appeal.

While the drama embraced its makjang tendencies, I found it consistently interesting and entertaining, no matter how crazy or toxic things got. It offered the level of intensity I was looking for, especially after being let down by Man in a Veil. Though the drama has a surprisingly large number of songs on Spotify, it’s frustrating that some of the best tracks, which were crucial to the drama’s emotional impact, remain unreleased—something I’ve also noticed with other daily dramas like Gold Mask.

There was criticism on the sisters for not changing, but this is integral to their character arc and the tragedy of the story. It's a journey meant to be experienced until the very end, where further development becomes impossible. (The original 100 episodes were even extended to 104.)

Overall, The Two Sisters was a bold and unique story that stayed fresh and creative despite its melodramatic and serious nature. I could tell the cast and crew had fun, and I certainly did too. It’s a shame the drama didn’t get more love from viewers, but for me, it delivered exactly what I wanted: complexity, creativity, and a gripping story full of twists.