Random Drama Thoughts

[walkwithheroes]

Being Human begins its third series tomorrow night. I'm excited, but not overly so. I know that many times the first episode of a new series/season is just set-up, so not too much happens. (BTW: has anyone else seen the ads for the U.S. remake? What is with the U.S. remaking all these British shows at once: Shameless, Skins, Being Human - why not just show the originals? The Sy-fy channel shows Merlin - they couldn't show Being Human?)

Also - I watched the first episode of the MTV Skins and thought it was alright. I give it a C; not bad but not great. Some of the acting isn't very good, but I see potential in some of the characters and actors. It was rather tame compared to the U.K. version - even though they used the same script - so I'm slightly confused with all the anger over it from the conservative groups. (They like The Secret Life of the American Teenager - a show all about teen sex, but not this?)





I am all caught up with both My Princess and Dream High:


I think MP is really a marathon type show; it is very fluffy and addictive because of the interaction of the OTP. The plot is slowly starting to come together, which I like. But, the Secondary Female is truly just evil - I want to punch her in the face. The sister isn't much better. Why is she so jealous; even before Seol was shown to be the missing Princess, Dan was mean to her. I want to know why.


Dream High is also rather addictive, and like My Princess, would be a fun drama to marathon. Surprisingly, I'm not shipping much in this drama (just Jason/Pil Sook) - the shipper and character wars on soompi are crazy. I also like all the characters, even the "evil" ones. I'm more interested in the interactions and friendships. The storyline is a bit thin, and the acting isn't always solid, but I like these characters.



I'm still watching Gloria; I'm up to episode forty-six with subtitles. I love the way everything is coming together. But, I've had to stop going to Soompi - they are all about JJ/KS and have to regard for the rest of the storylines and characters. I like JJ/KS, but I do care about the other storylines and would like to discuss that sometimes. Anyway - I like the way the show is wrapping up and the way the character arcs are all slowly ending.



The new Japanese television season has started, but I'm not sure what to watch. It seems most of the dramas are crime/mystery/cop based, and I'm really not in the mood for that. For my Japanese viewing, I'm more in the mood for something more romantic, as its been a while since I've watched a good romantic Japanese drama. But, I'm not interested in Fuyu no Sakura (she's having an affair; even if she doesn't know it, it's still not my thing) or Taisetsu na Koto wa Subete Kimi ga Oshiete Kureta (I'm not a Toda Erika fan). I don't think I'll be watching any new Japanese dramas this season.


So - what is everyone else watching?

Comments

[wywy86.livejournal.com]

Yup that's right.. and I can so see the difference when Yeon Seo is with Dong Ah.. so different as a person. When she's with her parents even with KS .. she's such a depressed/gloomy person but whenever she's with Dong Ah she's like a light bulb just sparkle and she smiles more and becomes such a strong person

What she says is right.. if she didn't met Dong Ah.. i think one of those days she's gonna try her suicide again and it might be successful.

I think they're both an individual that saves each other ...
On a side note.. OMG I hate KS brother... he's such an annoying person and his face.. omg #$(%*#%

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

YS really lights up around DA. I love that.

Creepy (KS's bro) is the worst character. He's such a villain, and he tries to ruin the lives of so many people - but, he has no real reason for half of what he does.

[wywy86.livejournal.com]

Yes. Its so different when she's with other people. Gloomy. At least for DA, he's still has a nice supporting friends. Omg YS her parents are ridiculously crazy. I can't believe her dad wants her to marry a murderer even when he already knew about it. No wonder she's suicidal. How can she live in family like that. Plus her mum is crazy too. Nutcase family

Creepy is crazy. I don't know why he's so obsessed with YS. I can't see any reason and he is jus a sick person.

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

YS's parents are terrible.


I have no idea why Creepy is so obsessed with her, either. It was something I often wondered about while watching the show. She said two words to him on the plane, and he was obsessed. All I can think is that she reminded him of his wife and of JJ's sister.

[wywy86.livejournal.com]

Yes you might be right. She's reminded him of JJ sister.
But her obsession is so scary. I finally finish watching it. Though at the end
their relatonshoip a bit boring but they're so cute together. And I luv how finally YS parents see the good thing about DA

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

i do agree - their storyline was slow toward the end. I think they realized that DA was intelligent and had a lot to offer. Plus, the parent-in-laws always come around when a baby is involved.

[wywy86.livejournal.com]

I feel that from 44-50 episode, the main storyline focus on JJ/KS revenge and love story as for DA & YS they sort of resolve it .... nothing much happening. I sort of want more storyline for them but I guess they want to show them their loving relationship after such an angsty storyline.
The difference between KS/JJ & DA/YS relationship is.. KS & JJ are both mature individual though they love each other but if for any reason they didn't end up together I guess both of them can still live on.

But for YS/DA.. especially YS.. I sort can see if she is forced to marry Creepy... she'll commit suicide again maybe not long after making sure DA is okay

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

I actually think the revenge story and JJ pushing KS away went on for way too long. That storyline really dragged. You are right - JJ and KS were fine together or apart. While they loved each other, it always seemed a more mature and settled love.


Yes, DA/YS were more innocent and needed each other much more. I thought the two relationships were the two extremes of K-drama couples.

[wywy86.livejournal.com]

I agree.. and I don't know why I can't really justify JJ action towards KS in a way. Yes I do get her revenge but it's getting overboard. That's the reason why I can't really get engrossed in their love story towards the end

Yup i agree regarding both were two extremes of Kdrama couples. When they're both together 4 of them.. you can just feel their happiness. Such a great drama where they focus not only on the relationship but also on the friendship

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

I agree with this 100%.

[wywy86.livejournal.com]

One of these days I think I need to rewatch Gloria but just focusing on DA/YS.

I found a clip in youku (sort of chinese youtube) that just focus on DA/YS which is great cause I don't need to FF other part of the show.

Can't wait for your next video about them

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

I'll be starting the video within the next two weeks or so. :)

[wywy86.livejournal.com]

Yay can't wait..how long do you normally take to create a video.. seems like it's a really time consuming activity :)

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

It can be rather time consuming. It takes me different amounts of time, depending on what's going on in my life and how into the video I am. I've done a video in a day, and it's taken me three weeks to do a video. I haven't started this one, yet. There are a couple of other vids I want to do first,

[wywy86.livejournal.com]

Wow. hehe.. 3 weeks to do a video ... you need to have a real patience :)
Can't wait for your video. Won't rush you. I'm sure you will create a great one

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

:)