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Korean Drama '' Missing Crown Prince '' is a historical melodrama.

The start and the finale of the drama were light and more like a romantic comedy, with a light mood and emphasis on the comedy part.

The drama got a one-eighty change after those first episodes, with the story getting darker and focusing on the political drama and the politics of the palace. There was a lot of action then and a lot of twists. That is also when the romance got a secondary role in the plot.

Finally, the performances were all great by every actor and actress in the cast.

So, overall, seven out of ten.

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Korean Drama '' The Atypical Family '' is a family fantasy melodrama.

The story incorporates a lot of elements and blends them all nicely.

The melodrama was just enough to keep things intense and interesting, the romance was cute and slow burn, the family drama was sweet and dramatic, and the family bonds were strong and worked in the drama's favor.

Also, the fantasy element was well handled and the time travel was smoothly explained and didn't overcomplicate things.

The ending, in addition, was unique, but kind of rushed.

Finally, the performances were all enjoyable by everyone in the cast.

So, overall, eight out of ten.

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Korean Drama '' The 8 Show '' is a survival thriller in the form of a game.

First of all, because a lot of people compare this to Squid Game, The 8 Show does fall into the same category storywise, but it was better than Squid Game, mainly because it was more invested in the characters and less in creating scenes that would shock the viewer. Actually, there were a lot of shocking scenes, but those were the result of human cruelty rather than scenes specifically designed to result in a bloodbath.

That said, the drama has some merits, yes, but fails to have a smooth development, even giving a proper conclusion and explanation to the whole ordeal. Also, the impressive cinematography got tiring after a while.

Still, the performances were all great by everyone in the cast.

So, overall, six out of ten.

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Korean Drama '' Let's Get Grabbed By The Collar '' is a mystery melodrama.

The series tries to blend a serial killer case, with the family drama, the romance, and the old mystery cases.

However, the story somehow ends up being boring, despite the plethora of plotlines and themes that it deals with. Probably due to the predictability of the plot and the overused twists that ended up being cheesy and eye rolling, the drama didn't offer any surprise.

Also, the romance was neither unnecessary and should have been omitted, or should have more time to develop and not leave it to some flashbacks to do the job of bonding and developing the chemistry between the leads.

Finally, the performances were enjoyable.

So, overall, three out of ten.

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Korean Drama '' Blood Free '' is a sci-fi, mystery, action drama.

The drama gives a lot of food for thought. It deals with a lot of philosophical and not issues and problems and it does a good job of combining them into the story.

The characters were also pretty intriguing and the performances from every actor and actress in the cast were enjoyable and well handled.

The action scenes were, in addition, entertaining and nicely choreographed.

On the other hand, the drama had a rocky pace and didn't allow things to develop smoothly and, therefore, the political intrigued suffered from it.

So, overall, six out of ten.

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Japanese Drama '' Sugar Sugar Honey '' is a short drama.

The story is cute and it has it all: food (delicious desserts), sports, old rivalries, office drama, cute romance, comedy, family drama, etc. And it does a good job blending them, though each episode focuses on one of those genres, as the drama's length doesn't allow it to get more in depth.

Also, the romance, though adorable at first, got unnecessarily dramatic with an eye rolling twist in the end.

Finally, the performances were enjoyable by every actor and actress in the cast.

So, overall, five out of ten.

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Korean Drama '' Doctor Lawyer '' is a medical and law drama.

The story has some interesting parts, but it focuses solely on the main criminal case and gets boring after a while. Sure, the characters were interesting, at first at least, but the drama didn't have enough cases to at least lift the load off and add some interesting notes to the main plot. Also, the medical drama didn't blend that well with the law drama, and it often felt like the story didn't know which direction to follow and where to focus.

At least, the romance was left on paper and there were some emotional scenes added to the mix. Also, there were some twists that were unexpected.

Finally, the performances were enjoyable by everyone in the cast.

So, overall, four out of ten.

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Korean Drama '' Love Song For Illusion '' is a fantasy historical melodrama.

The story is okay at first, with the two personalities being displayed brilliantly. The political drama was nice and smooth as well, with enough plot twists to keep things thrilling till the next episode.

Things went downhill after the first half, however. The romance was rocky, especially since the love triangle was not handled well. Also, the political drama got boring and cringey with the cheesy tropes that they used.

Finally, the performances were enjoyable.

So, overall, five out of ten.

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Japanese Drama '' House of Ninjas '' is an action-packed drama about a family of ninjas and a big criminal case they get involved with.

The whole '' mythology '' around ninjas, their tactics, their way of life, and their secrets, they were intriguing and enjoyable, even though the drama gave a more humane side to the supernatural warriors.

They also focused more on the family, even though there were plenty of fighting scenes to keep things entertaining. However, the dynamics of the family members, their love for each other, and the way they worked together, were the most enjoyable part of the story. The twists of the story were also well handled and unpredictable.

And yet, the story felt somehow anticlimactic and lukewarm. The ending was also not the typical happy ending, probably suggesting a second season to follow.

Finally, the performances were all enjoyable.

So, overall, seven out of ten.

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Korean Drama '' A Shop for Killers '' is the sequel to the '' A Killer's Shopping List '' drama, though, they differ both in genre and in atmosphere.

This time around, the story is less comical and more of a family drama, with lots of action scenes that were well executed. The mystery of the uncle was also well constructed, revealing the truth slowly and through the flashbacks. The ending was, in addition, especially good, but left a lot of questions unanswered.

Finally, the performances were all enjoyable by everyone in the cast and, especially, the two main leads. The characters were also pretty interesting and they were well handled, with smooth character development when it came to the main female lead.

So, overall, nine out of ten.

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Korean Drama '' Like Flowers in the Sand '' is a slice of life drama with many other genres blended nicely in the main plot.

The drama is a sports drama that handled it well, with some training, some games, and a championship of course.

However, the drama didn't forget the rest of its plotlines. The mystery case was solid and blended nicely with the story of the friends and their backgrounds.

The romance was, in addition, subtle, but cute.

Finally, the performances were all great by everyone in the cast.

So, overall, seven out of ten.

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Japanese Drama '' Nanyobi ni Umareta no '' is a healing drama.

The story, though a bit quirky, has a sensitive and emotional story, with the main lead finding peace and the power to move on. The relationship between her and her father was also sweet and their dynamics spot on.

The mystery of the past was also interesting to follow and offered some suspense. The closure of it brought peace to all the characters and it was nice to see our main girl rediscovering friendship and having fun.

The mystery of Agatha, moreover, gave her a chance to show her progress and her character development.

On the other hand, the romance was the drama's weakest point. It was half baked and underdeveloped, easily omitted from the plot.

The performances, finally, were all enjoyable.

So, overall, seven out of ten.

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Korean Drama '' The Story of Park's Marriage Contract '' is a fantasy, time travel romantic comedy.

The drama has a great start, with an interesting female lead who is delightful to watch. It also has a fun story, with enough light and fluffy moments to keep things entertaining. The comedy part was great as well. And even though there were some cheesy moments and overused tropes, they were nicely embedded in the story and they didn't feel too cliche.

The second half of the drama was, on the other hand, rather boring. The ending was well handled, sure, but they added too much unnecessary drama just to keep things emotional. That is why the conclusion was rushed.

The performances, finally, were all enjoyable.

So, overall, seven out of ten.

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Korean Drama '' Maestra: Strings of Truth '' is a mystery melodrama that is character centered.

The drama builds up an intense thriller, as the plot starts from a family drama to a homicide mystery. Moreover, the characters are all interesting and move the story forward, aiding it to become more than a basic melodrama.

The mystery was also well constructed. On the other hand, the love story was boring and had too few moments. Rather, the family story was entertaining enough to fill the gaps in the episodes.

Finally, the performances were all great. The music was also amazing.

So, overall, seven out of ten.

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