Deb Nam-Krane

I'm two episodes away from finishing #kdrama #IlJiMae Got to say, up until episode 13, this felt like homework, and I don't mean because of the historical content. I need things a little tighter.

Also, admittedly, my enjoyment was tempered by the knowledge that the second lead was credibly accused of sexual assault.

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Show threadDeb Nam-KraneMar 5

Finished #kDrama #iljimae How very Batman 🙄 I mean even down to the Batgirl character. And what was even the point of Han Hyo Joo's character?

I now need a palate cleanser of either a thriller or something really, stupidly funny.

Show threadWhooshMar 5

@dnkboston

This piqued my curiosity - a Batman/Batgirl kDrama??

#kDrama

Show threadDeb Nam-KraneMar 5

@whoosh Okay! It's a "gentleman thief" story, so it's not too difficult for certain similarities. But it went further than that. He has an underground lair, he not only creates a disguise with a mask, he also fashions metal pieces of armor for his arms--including one that shoots out a rope. And he's likened to a bat more than once, no joke.

One of the young women who loves him get injured when she takes his place to protect him, which made me think of Barbara Gordon/Oracle.

Show threadDeb Nam-KraneMar 5

@whoosh And of course, his noble father was killed at the beginning, which explains his origin story.

It was released around the time the second Christian Bale Batman movie came out, so I'm sure these weren't coincidences.

Show threadEllenInEdmonton Mar 4
@dnkboston
Glad that I dropped this one. I can tolerate some sloppiness in the historicals when the follow an interesting true story, but not when they start to feel terribly silly.
Show threadDeb Nam-KraneMar 4
@EllenInEdmonton How far did you get? There are some thought-provoking aspects, but as with any disguises, you're always like, really, you can't tell? And the story is also so close to Hong Gildong, it's head scratching that it never comes up.
Show threadEllenInEdmonton Mar 4
@dnkboston
I think that our watch group only got to 3 or 4 episodes. I've never been tempted to go back to it.
Currently, I'm watching Lee San: Wind in the Palace, an interesting historical story. However, it's a story that was beautifully and effectively told in 16-17 episodes of The Red Sleeve, so I doubt that I'll make it to the end of 77 episodes of folks shouting Majesty, and characters directed to be buffoons.
Show threadDeb Nam-KraneMar 4
@EllenInEdmonton Oh my god. I appreciate being thorough, but 77 episodes? Like, were these actors paid enough for that much time?
Show threadEllenInEdmonton Mar 4
@dnkboston
Since I only have Kocowa until Friday, I decided to jump episodes, from 24-50! It's like the old soap operas I watched. Nothing was lost, other than the Crown Prince is finally the King. I can't fast-forward, so I manually moved ahead through all of the scenes containing side characters. I don't care about them. The majority are being directed to act like idiots. Very little of substance has occurred in the missing episodes.
BTW, one series that was worth every single episode is #EmpressKi. It's super engaging all of the way through.
#kdrama
Show threadJane CMar 4

@EllenInEdmonton @dnkboston

I''ve finally stopped A Graceful Liar on kocowa after 40+ eps. I think 20 episodes may be my limit for #kdrama.
Though half hour ones are good for a quick lunch ;)

Show threadEllenInEdmonton Mar 4
@jane23c @dnkboston
I've had to learn the hard way that the long series that people rave about are generally loved mainly by folks who love long series. I'm not that person. However, there are a few that I felt were worth the time commitment.
#EmpressKi
#SixFlyingDragons
#TheGreatQueenSeondeok
#kdrama
Show threadJane CMar 4
@EllenInEdmonton
Empress Ki keeps coming up.
Show threadhanktank61Mar 4
@jane23c @EllenInEdmonton @dnkboston
I am one of who likes long dramas 🙂 Some I rewatched 6 times ...
Getting used to the recent short Kdramas , from 8 till 12 episodes. They can be strong ! I am afraid the long ones like Queen SeonDuk will not be made anymore. Big streamers have other ideas for the global market. The long ones can be great for having authentic Korean music, dance , Pansori etc in them. Or how to fry courgette on a streetmarket 🙂 . Off-topic, but adding flavour to the drama
Show threadJane CMar 4
@hanktank61 Which was your fave long series? I might try one more....
Show threadhanktank61Mar 4

@jane23c
Queen SeonDuk
Dong Yi
Dae Jang Geum ( aka Jewel In The Palace)

They are based on real events and persons, allowing for different opinions.
Dong Yi as "low slave" becoming King's greatest love.
It influenced Korea/Joseon 's history for 200 years to come. Many historic dramas are linked with that.

Plus the dramas @EllenInEdmonton mentioned.

Show threadhanktank61Mar 4
@jane23c @EllenInEdmonton
Actually, if you like that historical mystery atmosphere " Moon Embracing The Sun" is an All Time Favorite too. ( Rewatched again last year )
Not based on real events , but building up the tension from the first minutes.
Show threadJane CMar 4
@hanktank61 @EllenInEdmonton
Thank you both
Show threadDeb Nam-KraneMar 4
@EllenInEdmonton I am also a soap opera follower, so I know exactly what you mean. I'll consider Empress Ki
Show threadEllenInEdmonton Mar 4
@dnkboston
Empress Ki is one that many folks who dislike long series still really love. I'm pretty sure that every episode has a cliffhanger ending, so you're advised to stop watching mid-episode if you want to get some sleep while you're watching.
Show threadDeb Nam-KraneMar 4
@EllenInEdmonton Lol. That was how I felt about kdramas, period, when I started. The movies are concise and controlled by comparison.
Show threadFanua 🌐Mar 4
@dnkboston @EllenInEdmonton I watched all of it awhile back as a filler. For me, the best episodes are the first and last.
Show threadDeb Nam-KraneMar 4
@Fanua Well, we're almost at the last--finally. Why was this so popular?
@EllenInEdmonton
Show threadEllenInEdmonton Mar 4
@dnkboston @Fanua
No idea. Very few competing shows?
Show threadCeleste Ryder 🐾 🐀🏳️‍🌈Mar 4

@dnkboston ewwwww I did not no that

But I have to say that Lee Joon-gi’s epic eyeliner was a huge part of my enjoyment! Make-up artists, take notes!

Show threadDeb Nam-KraneMar 4

@bougiewonderland His makeup is always inspirational. Even in The Lawless Lawyer.

And yes. Not LJG, Park Si Hoo. But because it was before #MeToo he still gets work.