u/Constant-Scallion-72

First thing that came to my mind was, "Ain't no way it's legal to write a script this bad." Then I was like, "Damn... what a waste of talent and money." 'Cause real talk, Colony had a genuinely interesting concept and some solid production value, but it completely fumbled its own potential.

The biggest issue is easily the writing. It's generic as hell. The opening had me thinking they were actually about to do something different, but nah... it falls right back into every zombie movie cliché you've already seen a hundred times. The whole infected hive-mind concept sounded fire on paper, but they barely do anything with it. Instead, you're stuck with lazy writing, convenient plot armor, and predictable twists that kill any tension.

The pacing ain't much better either. This movie had absolutely no business being almost two hours long. The final act just keeps going in circles. They could've easily cut around 30 minutes and the movie would've been way tighter.

The characters are another huge problem. Most of them got the personality of cardboard. The female lead was honestly the only character I actually cared about. And don't even get me started on Ji Chang-wook... they marketed him like he was one of the main attractions just for him to end up being a glorified side character. Bro barely affects the plot. You could replace him with almost anybody and nothing would change. So if you're watching this for JCW... lower your expectations.

Then we got the classic zombie movie syndrome where everybody suddenly loses 50 IQ points just so the plot can happen. Folks keep making the dumbest decisions imaginable, and by 2026 I really thought we'd left this type of lazy writing behind. The dialogue doesn't help either.

The authorities somehow manage to be even worse. They lock the whole building down almost immediately, but somehow nobody thinks about checking the security cameras until 12 hours later? Be serious. That's literally one of the first things any competent team would've done. They could've tracked the infected leader and stopped the outbreak before it got completely out of control.

And that lab scene? Man... they really sent scientists wearing hazmat suits into a contaminated zone with zero weapons before the area was even secured. Meanwhile, the so-called elite tactical team keeps making one brain-dead decision after another, and don't even get me started on their gear. The weapon choices are straight-up awful and make absolutely no tactical sense for the situation. It honestly felt like nobody on the writing team stopped to ask how a real intervention unit would actually operate. I was just sitting there like... what am I even watching?

The only things carrying this movie are the direction, the performances, the makeup, the practical effects, and especially the stunt performers playing the infected. They honestly did an amazing job.

But none of that can save a script this weak. Overall, this was a massive disappointment.

Skip it.

My rating : 4.8/10

in 2026 we still have incels in this country.

Every day it’s the same guys whining like, “Why don’t girls ever give me their number or address?” maybe try looking beyond your own ego for two seconds?

And my personal favorite: “I don’t get why she’s suspicious of me, I would never do that.”

Bro… husbands literally kill their own wives and even their kids. And you think we’re just going to trust random men and drop our guard?

Here’s the uncomfortable truth you keep refusing to hear: every man is a potential aggressor to us. Yes, even people we know. Even relatives. That’s the reality we have to live with constantly staying alert, constantly calculating risk.

Honestly, a lot of you seem completely disconnected from reality. It’s easy to say all that when you live in comfort.

Just a reminder: as a woman, rejecting a man even a simple “no” can literally get you killed.

But yeah… go on, tell us again how “feminism is haram.”

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Hi everyone! I'm back with another review of this drama. I'd love to hear your thoughts what did you think of it?

The reveiw :

I was fully hooked until episode 13 everything was working really well. Then the quality just drops off a cliff. The story is split into three arcs (Immortals → Demons → Humans):

The first arc was excellent really gripping, well-paced, and engaging. The second already starts losing impact, and by the third it’s honestly the worst by far. It becomes slow, repetitive, and just keeps going in circles. A lot of episodes feel stretched out for no real reason. At this point it almost feels like each arc was handled by a different team, because the whole thing gets messy and loses coherence. The drama would’ve worked so much better if it had been shorter and more tightly structured.

Simajiao is basically the backbone of the entire show. Arthur Chen really carries a huge part of it with his performance and his character’s development. Tingyan gets some growth too, but the rest of the cast is basically sidelined with very little development or relevance. Outside of Simajiao, most characters honestly feel like background extras.

The romance was well built in the first arc, but once the two actually get together, it completely stagnates. It becomes repetitive, the chemistry slowly fades, and some writing choices make the relationship feel flat and almost robotic. There are plenty of kiss scenes, but they start to feel hollow and kind of forced… a pretty big letdown overall.

Hi guys! First of all, I hope you're all doing well. I just finished this drama and wanted to share my thoughts with you all.

And just to be clear, it's totally okay if you absolutely loved this drama. I'm not trying to change anyone's opinion. My main goal is to hear your thoughts, read different perspectives, and see what everyone else thought about it. :3

My review:

I thought this drama was okay, but it never became much more than that for me. On paper, it has everything I usually enjoy. I liked how it explored loneliness, low self-esteem, and that feeling of existential emptiness through characters who are just trying to get through life while carrying the weight of their past choices and struggles. The drama handles these themes with empathy and ultimately delivers a comforting message about healing, self-acceptance, and finding the strength to move forward.

The two leads were easily the strongest part of the show. Dong-man is deeply flawed and often his own worst enemy, which makes him feel incredibly human and relatable. Eun-ah carries a quiet sadness tied to her past and her mother's abandonment. What I appreciated most about their relationship was how grounded it felt. It wasn't some idealized romance; it was built on mutual understanding and support. They accept each other's flaws, stay true to themselves, and refuse to let other people's expectations define who they are.

One of the most interesting aspects of Dong-man's character was his struggle to fit in, even among people he's supposed to call friends. As those around him become more successful, they gradually turn him into the group's scapegoat, constantly pointing out his failures while ignoring their own flaws. He's loud, impulsive, and frustrating at times, but the more I watched, the more those traits felt like defense mechanisms against the judgment he's constantly dealing with. Despite all his flaws, he remains authentic and unapologetically himself, and I often felt that's exactly what the people around him resented.

The cinematography and soundtrack were also great and added a lot to the overall atmosphere of the drama.

That said, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was missing. While the drama touches on several interesting and sensitive topics, it rarely goes beyond the surface. A lot of the ideas it introduces are compelling, but it never fully commits to them or explores them as deeply as it could have. As someone who struggles with anxiety, I was hoping for a more nuanced approach to some of these themes, but it never quite got there. In the end, it felt like a salad without any seasoning: all the ingredients are there, but it's missing that extra layer that would bring everything together.

The writing also feels uneven at times. Some subplots are introduced only to be sidelined later, several narrative threads feel underdeveloped, and the pacing can be a bit choppy. The dialogue is often fairly simple and occasionally falls into cliché territory.

The acting is also inconsistent. While some performances are solid, others feel exaggerated and unconvincing. There were quite a few moments where I became too aware that I was watching actors rather than real characters, which broke the immersion for me.

Despite its flaws, I still think it's a well-intentioned drama with likable characters and meaningful themes. I appreciated what it was trying to say, but I couldn't help feeling like it only scratched the surface of the story it really wanted to tell...

My rating: 6.9/10 ⭐⭐⭐½

Hi guys, I just wanted to share my thoughts on POB. If you enjoyed the drama, that's completely fine I'm not trying to change anyone's opinion. I just wanted to share my perspective and see if anyone else feels the same way.

I'm currently on episode 20, and honestly, it's been a disappointment so far. The drama has some decent moments, but nothing really impressive. I went in expecting a serious political story with real tension and high stakes, but instead it feels more like a historical slice-of-life that doesn't really go anywhere. The pacing is extremely draggy, with many scenes stretched out far longer than necessary, making the story feel slow and repetitive. The directing and staging don't help either, as a lot of scenes lack energy, tension, or impact. Despite having a sociopolitical backdrop, the overall tone is surprisingly light and comedic, which makes it hard for me to get fully immersed.

The action scenes also lack any real suspense or sense of danger. A lot of sequences spend too much time on minor details, which further slows the pacing down. Visually, nothing has really left an impression on me either. There aren't any particularly memorable shots, and the cinematography feels pretty standard throughout. I honestly think the drama would have benefited from tighter pacing or fewer episodes.

Episodes 1–12 were actually quite promising, but after that the plot became very predictable. The series leans much more into comedy than serious storytelling, which made it harder for me to stay invested.

The characters are another issue for me. A lot of them feel strangely shallow, as if they're all attending the same summer camp rather than living in a royal court. They rarely convey much emotional depth, and even the emperor feels oddly casual with his soldiers. There's almost no sense of hierarchy, protocol, or professional distance, which makes many interactions feel superficial and less believable.

As for the romance, it hasn't worked for me either. The leads barely spend time together, and the few scenes they do share feel rushed and underdeveloped. Twenty episodes in, the relationship has barely progressed, and I just don't feel any chemistry, spark, or butterflies when they're on screen together. What makes it even more frustrating is that it feels like we're watching the same conversations and the same moments play out over and over again, without any meaningful development or change in their dynamic.

My biggest complaint, though, is probably the tagging. Based on the tags, I expected a serious political drama. In reality, "comedy" and "slice of life" would be much more accurate descriptions. Better tagging would help set expectations properly because, personally, I felt a bit misled.

For now, I'm putting the drama on hold. I haven't decided whether I'll continue or drop it completely, but at this point I'd probably give it a 6.7/10.

I’m only on ep 4, but honestly, I’m struggling to understand why this drama is being praised as “well written.” My biggest issue is how incoherent its workplace logic feels.

Going into it, I expected something lighthearted like " What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim " the kind of romcom where you can switch your brain off, enjoy the chemistry, and don’t think too deeply about realism. I hadn’t even read the synopsis, so I genuinely didn’t know what kind of drama this would be. But the moment the story started taking its audit/workplace angle seriously, the contradictions became impossible for me to ignore.

The drama revolves around audits, ethics, workplace misconduct, and conflicts of interest, yet both main couples are built on clear superior/subordinate dynamics. In real workplaces, those relationships are considered sensitive because of the power imbalance and the potential for favoritism, conflicts of interest, unfair evaluations, or pressure tied to hierarchy. In many companies, these relationships must be disclosed to HR, and sometimes they’re not even allowed.

As a result, the premise ends up feeling contradictory. The story wants me to take its professional and ethical themes seriously while casually brushing past the exact kinds of workplace dynamics that would realistically raise concerns. A secretary openly pursuing her superior or a department head developing feelings for a subordinate should logically be treated as ethically complicated within the context of this story, but the drama barely acknowledges it.

What makes it even more frustrating is that the actors are genuinely doing a great job. The performances are solid, and you can tell they’re trying to make the material work. But despite that, I personally don’t feel any real chemistry between the main couple. They come across more like coworkers or friends, so the romance feels forced instead of natural. The progression of the relationship also feels awkwardly written , rushed , and poorly executed, which makes it difficult to get emotionally invested.

That’s why the whole thing feels like wasted potential to me. The cast is capable, but the writing undermines what the drama is trying to accomplish. If the series had fully embraced being a simple unrealistic romcom, I probably could’ve overlooked all of this. But once you build your story around audits, ethics, and professional accountability, it becomes hard to ignore when the main relationships directly contradict the themes the drama itself is pushing.

For now, this is my favorite drama of the year, I just binge-watched the first 3 episodes.

Honestly, I don’t understand how some people found it boring, the narrative structure is really well done.

The fl is especially interesting; she’s a career-driven, hardworking woman who gives her all to her job, and you can truly feel how much she loves what she does.

The characters are quite likable overall, but what really stands out is the nostalgic vibe of the drama. It’s been a long time since I’ve been this hooked on a Korean romcom, I haven’t felt this way in ages. It genuinely feels like a breath of fresh air.

There’s also a very human touch to the story that I really appreciate. I love that it takes place outside the city, with a more rural setting. I can’t wait to see what happens next, the chemistry is already there, and the enemies to lovers trope, I’m absolutely here for it 🌸

What I also really like is that the comedy doesn’t feel forced or cringey at all, it flows naturally and is genuinely funny.

And honestly, I find this drama way better than Perfect Crown. It clearly deserves more recognition, especially for its acting and overall atmosphere.

Also, I really don’t understand people who say the acting is bad. Personally, I find it very believable, and I genuinely feel the chemistry between the actors. With Perfect Crown, for example, I don’t feel anything at all, the acting there feels really off to me.

And seeing Chae Won Bin finally in a lead role is so satisfying, she truly deserves it, and I genuinely think this drama is going to boost her career.