The Eighth Sense (2023)

A MASTERPIECE!

This show gathered so many 10 stars only after 2 episodes that its almost impossible to believe, but it's with very good reason trust me! After these so amazing 4 episodes it just can't go wrong anymore, hence the reason I jumped here so early, when I am one to wait until it ends to write(or not) a review.
This is a MASTERPIECE! It's so beautifully done, flows so natural and with no forced clichés. The tension between ML is so raw and palpable that makes you hold your breath each time the get close and the side characters each has a defined place in the story. Cinematically, it's a work of art. each movement of the camera is intentional and creates the momentum, showing exactly what needs to be shown without any clumsiness. The OST is another masterfully done thing in this series and suits so well the drama you can't help but feel entranced!
There are some hiccups here and there, because nothing is perfect... but it gets shadowed by all the amazing characteristics.
I am so addicted to it and I am in so deep at this point I am basically drowning!
South Korea, you did it again! Applause!

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Non migliore di molti altra drama

Di solito non scrivo recensioni di drama che non mi colpiscono particolarmente nel bene o nel male, come in questo caso, ma viste le lodi sperticate che leggo in giro riguardo a questo titolo mi sembrava giusto cercare di presentare un'opinione leggermente più obbiettiva spero. E visto che tanto scrivo in italiano, la leggeranno in pochi e nessuno mi lincerà per questo. Questo drama a mio avviso non è niente di straordinario, meglio di altri BL, ma peggiore di altri Bl per certi aspetti, o in media con altri drama dello stesso tipo. La trama non è nulla di nuovo sotto il sole, anzi la trama di Blueming mi aveva dato qualcosa di più in termini di coerenza e novità con l'insrimento dell'argomento cinematografia. In fondo eighth sense a livello di storia si può riassumere in tre parole: un ragazzo di campagna che arriva in città per frequentare il primo anno di università maturerà grazie all'incontro con un ragazzo dell'ultimo anno con un sacco di problemi di cui si innamorerà. Tutto qui. I personaggi principali sono abbastanza approfonditi e interessanti in particolare Seo jae won, e hanno abbastanza chimica. e tratti distintivi ma già il passato di Kim Ji non è che venga approfondito... ed entrambi i protagonisti sono vittima della malattia del protagonista riscontrabile in migliaia di altri drama: tutti li vogliono. Tutti vogliono essere loro amici o morosi. Ae rin che viene tanto lodata come amica del ragzzo di campagna e che praticamente gli impone la sua amicizia, si capisce perchè vuole a tutti i costi essere sua amica? No. O perchè l'ex del senior vuole tornare con lui anche se sembra che non lo ami poi molto e nemmmeno le piaccia? Per orgoglio? Perchè lui è ricco? Non viene adtto. Tutti li vogliono e basta. E vogliamo parlare delle infinite puntate dove il senior non è mai sobrio per più di 5 minuti? O del montaggio veramente scadente? Certe scene seguenti non hanno legami tra di loro oppure sono girate in modo strano. Ora io non sono un regista nè un critico cinematografico ma se un personaggio sta parlando in quel momento o gli sta succedendo qualcosa di rilevante direi che sarebbe il caso di inquadrarlo no? Invece più e più volte questo non succede e tu non capisci neanche la scena dopo perchè non hai visto cos'è successo prima. Tipo nelle prime lezioni di surf di Seo a Kim, Kim non viene inquadrato mente parlano, solo Seo, e vediamo sempre solo Seo anche quando Kim va sott'acqua e dopo Seo che sembra allarmato, ma non vediamo la scena di Kim che quasi annega benchè il trauma con l'acqua ce l'abbia lui non Seo! E anche le lodi che altri spettaori scrivono al drama per la presenza della psicologa e per il fatto che finalmente un drama fa vedere un personaggio in terapia....per carità bella cosa (che poteva essere fatta meglio visivamente parlando, inserendo le scene con la psicologa in modo più logico, ma tralasciamo) , ma altri drama l'hanno già fatto e anni orsono, tipo Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo ancora nel 2016. Quindi per favore non urliamo al miracolo. The eight sense è un drama carino, ma non straordinario, piuttosto prolisso e lento, in media con altri prodotti dello stesso tipo e migliore di alcuni di loro per contenuti, non dico di no, ma anche con velleità artistiche che non si può permettere secondo me. Buona la chimica tra i protagonisti che innalza il livello del drama a cui altrimenti avrei dato forse l'insufficienza per quanto mi riguarda.

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i don’t even know where to start with this series.
before i’ve watched this, my all time favorite korean bl was to my star 1&2. but once the trailer dropped for this series, something clicked in my brain. i knew this series was going to be the best kbl i’ve ever seen. and i was right.
theres many good things i can say about this show. for one, the directing was amazing. and the cinematography was amazing as well. just based on the teaser, the eighth sense was giving me some sort of “indie-college-film-project” vibe, and i was 100% there for it.
i absolutely loved the plot. it was executed perfectly too. nothing was going too fast or two slow— the pacing was perfect. to me, this series had more of a slowburn feel, which i loved. it was filled with much angst, and i love angsty shows, so that’s another reason why i loved this so much.
the acting was incredible. jisub and juntaek had immaculate chemistry.
i really really loved jaewon. i tend to drift more towards characters that have a troubling past/present. mental health being portrayed in media, especially korean, is really important to many people who struggle as well. and i think this show executed it very well. it didn’t villanize him, but it also didn’t make it to be jaewon’s entire personality. it was vague, but enough to understand what he was going through. plus, on the extra scenes on youtube, you can see his mental illness more in depth.
this was such a beautiful series. with the pining, the angst, the cinematography, the music, everything was perfect. but to me, this series was painful to watch. but i love painful and angsty series.
i rated the rewatch value lower than 10, just because i know it would kill me if i did. rewatch it. i totally would though, if i wanted to be in pain again.
there’s so many more things i could say about this series, but my mind is drawing blank and it’s been a while since i’ve watched it, since i was watching it while it was airing.
i have no complaints at all. so amazing and beautiful.

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IT'S THE BEST K-BL EVER

I am in love with this k-bl ♡.♡
I already watched this 5 times and I still love it.
It literally gave me butterflies.
Only the music could be better, but it's still 10 stars for me.
EVERYONE should watch this, it's the best k-bl I've watched in my whole life and I've watched ALL k-bl's in the whole world.♡
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Rewatch worthy!

If you haven't seen this yet, watch it now! Im obsessed! It is so incredibly well done. Every single episode ends beautifully and the actual ending is perfect. I wouldnt change a thing. Its romantic, heart-warming, emotional, and has some of my favorite intimate scenes out of any BL. It also has really great conflict and even better resolve. It definitely gives off a more indie vibe which I love. Its a BL you will keep coming back to for sure.

To get more in depth, here are some spoilers......

One of the main reasons im obsesssd with this series is due to the Actors ability to create such chemistry and emotion while doing seemigly mundane things. For example : Kim Ji Hyun bringing Seo Jae Won two cigerettes instead of just one or him handing him a ligther as he starts to walk away. Something so simple held so much emotion that it pulls you in. This happens many times throughout the series and you just can't stop watching it.
My obsession may also be due to the characters and the way the writers help you get to know them. There are no unnecessary fillers or introductions that take up whole episodes.They dive right into the story and you learn exactly what you need to in the perfect way. It's hard to explain but you'll see what I mean when you watch it.

Both the main characters have their own charms that will make you fall in love with them. Their Chemistry is also so pure that you can't help but root for them.

Their is multiple points of conflict but the resolve is sooooo worth it. The scene where they come back together after being apart is seriously my favorite.

just go watch it. seriously

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The best K-BL I've seen!

Ugh! I loved this so freaking much!!!!

This show had so much depth, I was hooked from start to finish. The Eighth Sense was just so beautiful and well done. I felt every emotion possible and melted into a puddle of feelings.

Normally I am petty until I die, but it was so sweet to see everyone make amends in the last episode. Truthfully some didn't deserve redemption, but our MCs have such kind souls.

I highly recommend this series. It takes you many places and explores so much more than I expected. The actors were amazing, their chemistry was palpable and they didn't give us dead fish kisses! They gave us heat! I do wish we got to see more healing, but I loved it so much as it is.

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