NOTE: I always do a short summary and then I put everything I think, for you who are too lazy to read very long reviews hahaha.

So short, but so impactful. I think this is the phrase that most defines CMS in my opinion.
In a nutshell I can say that I liked the performances, especially Milk's, - who masterfully showed every behavior of a cat, I loved it too much - I liked the soundtrack, which fits well with the scenes and the characters, I liked the chemistry, I liked the aesthetics and about the script.... well then the thing gets more complex - if you want to know more read the review until the end - but as it is a summary I can say that it is totally acceptable if you get into the wave of the series and understand the genre of the program you are watching, along with what the series wants to deliver. Because in the end it is not about what you want to see, but what the series has always been willing to deliver and in this regard Choco Milk Shake does not fail. I RECOMMEND watching for those who like the genre.

Now the full review:
1 ° we start with the script. I saw many people criticizing the novel, that it was okay for Milk to fall in love with Jung Woo's uncle, but that it was terrible for Choco and him to fall in love. Come on, for me any romantic interaction between humans or guardians and animals is a problem, but here in this series we have a break of worlds. They are no longer just a cat and a dog but two human beings who in a past life were animals and therefore, now in human bodies, still have old ways and customs. They return with the purpose of cheering up their former guardian, since he is lonely and obviously Choco feels this connection more because he has always been devoted to Jung Woo. Now as a HUMAN he has sensations and thoughts that before as a dog he didn't have and his devotion has turned into love. Is this fanciful and unlikely? OBVIOUS, but it is the genre you chose to watch. Many are saying, "It would be better if it didn't have the romance", but you chose a romance series, that's what it proposed. You knew about the theme and you knew about the romance. The series is not bad just because of that.
The script is complete and manages to develop the characters - as far as possible, because of the time limit - in a way that we start to care about them and instigate us to want to know how they will solve the problems and what they are feeling in the process.

2° Some pertinent points:
The characterization of the animal-human transition is very well done and so is the whole dramatic story about losing a pet. Anyone who didn't cry at the end or at least feel their chest tighten is a psychopath, honestly. Because the build up of Jung Woo's pain and the way they portray the bond Choco and Milk still feel, is heartbreaking. Especially when they have a time limit to stay on earth.

I don't agree with most and I like Choco with Jung Woo because I can separate Choco who was an animal and Choco who came back with human thoughts and sensations - it allows him to have feelings that a dog wouldn't have. But I have to agree that Milk and Uncle make a much better couple. Not only better constructed, but also because they are comical and just fit together. Even their ending is cuter. I'm Milk's little dog, so I'm easily influenced.

3rd and last. I liked the ending, I think the 10th episode exposes reality and makes us think about thousands of sad things about overcoming and understanding that limits exist. That things end and that everyone is gone, that we have an "expiration date" and the like. But we are seeing a work of romance and fiction, which still touches on fantasy, so the 11th episode was a more than welcome addition. I like this overlap that dramas do. To bring the worst to the end to give a happy ending and if you believe that the ending should be in episode 10, fine, pretend that the last one didn't exist. Like the last season of GOT hahaha. When Choco left it touched parts of my heart that I wasn't prepared for, I can't imagine losing my dogs and it brought up a very real fear in my daily life. That's why I cried a lot. But the series shows another side too, it shows that they were always there, that they were fine despite having passed away, always by Jung Woo's side, listening to him and trying to know if he was okay. Aff, I'm crying just remembering to write this hahaha.

I appreciate that they let Choco come back because Jung Woo needed his buddy back and vice versa. As for Milk... The world needed him back, because he's too perfect and Uncle needed him too, because let's agree that he was a pretty lonely man too, who didn't seem to care about almost anything besides his nephew and the restaurant. At least with Milk he got a love and a private taster for the rest of his days on earth.
Could you tell I loved the mini drama? Well, it was very obvious right. I understand who has criticisms, but I don't agree with any of them, as a good lunatic fan. I recommend the series a million times and prepare your tissues - I'm serious.

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