Playing Ep 53

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Status:
Completed
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Ratings:
7.6/10
Country:
South Korea

Summary:

A high-powered and affluent couple finds their elite status challenged when their teenage son's relationship with his girlfriend, a girl from a modest background, leads to an unexpected pregnancy. The young woman faces the reality of being ostracized by her own family and suffers the indignities from her partner's family as she staunchly decides to stand her ground for the well-being of her unborn child. Meanwhile, her partner is caught in a tumultuous balance of affection for her and the weight of his family's lofty aspirations.

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    Overall 10

    Story 10Acting 9Music 9Rewatch Value 10

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    Overall 9.5

    Story 9Acting 10Music 10Rewatch Value 9

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    Overall 8

    Story 7Acting 10Music 8Rewatch Value 6

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    Overall 8

    Story 8Acting 9Music 7Rewatch Value 6

    While most episodes in this series were captivating, a few lagged behind with minimal progress. The ending, however, felt rushed and failed to address the numerous loose ends, unanswered questions, and unresolved plot points. It appeared as though the series may have been truncated by a couple of episodes, which was disappointing as those additional segments were necessary to bring proper closure to the story. Despite my overall enjoyment of the series, the abrupt and incomplete finale resulted in a lowered rating from me....

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    Overall 9.5

    Story 9.5Acting 10Music 10Rewatch Value 9

    I was initially under the impression that there would be more episodes to come, but much to my surprise, the series ended sooner than expected. Nevertheless, it proved to be a compelling drama. What sets this show apart is its unconventional theme that breaks away from the norm, a quality that resonated with me. The dark humor and satirical elements truly appealed to my taste, often evoking laughter at the sheer absurdity of the unfolding events.

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