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Musical 10
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Amor à primeira vista

Foram não menos que quatro vezes as que joguei esse drama para baixo na minha lista de "para assistir". Achava a sinopse mediana e os pôsteres não me encantaram. Que grande erro! Quando finalmente resolvi ver pela boa e velha falta de opções, fui fisgada já nos primeiros minutos para dentro do universo desse drama maravilhoso que se tornou meu segundo favorito dos que já assisti.

Chicago Typewriter é uma grande história sobre três amigos que se amavam e queriam a felicidade um dos outros. É a história de três guerrilheiros que lutaram pela libertação de seu país e arriscaram suas vidas. Ainda mais que isso, é o (re)encontro de três pessoas que tiveram vidas difíceis e construíram muros a sua volta, cheios de mágoas e arrependimentos.

Esse drama não é aquele tipo que fica enrolando a história ao longo dos episódios. Cada um dos 16 é extremamente certeiro e necessário para o desenvolvimento da trama e quando cheguei ao final tive a sensação de completar um círculo perfeito.

O trio principal é encantador. Começamos conhecendo o escritor Han Se Joo, aparentemente um cara excêntrico e mal-humorado que só pensa em trabalho e dinheiro. Ao longo dos episódios descobrimos porque ele é assim. Para mim, o desenvolvimento dele foi o maior do drama: ele se tornou o oposto do que eu esperava e mostrou que aquela pessoa tão clichê tinha 1837488383 camadas abaixo daquilo, quais a roteirista soube desenvolver com maestria.

A protagonista feminina, Jun Seol, também faz uma diferença tremenda na história. Ela é a verdadeira dona de muitas cenas. Amei o modo como os medos e inseguranças dela são apresentados e a maneira como ela supera tudo isso. E supera, não por acaso, mas sim porque ELA SE DISPÕE e corre atrás da solução. Eita bichicha corajosa!

Do último membro do trio não posso falar muito por spoilers, mas ele é a "cola" que une esses amigos. No início achei que ele iria dar um ar pesado ao drama, mas ele deixa as cenas muito mais leves, às vezes!

No momento não consigo encontrar algo negativo nesse drama. Apenas estou grata por finalmente resolver desfrutar dele.

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Um drama que vai muito além do que é entregue na sinopse

Eu amei demais a amizade entre eles.

Amei as partes que ele dizia que ia fazer algo pelo país (quem já assistiu vai entender 😅).
A história é bem envolvente, me prendeu demais.

Esse é o primeiro trabalho que o Yoo Ah In esta no papel principal que eu assisti, uma perfeição de ator.
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Recomendo demais esse drama, apesar que fiquei um pouquinho perdida no começo da historia mas logo tudo fez sentido pra mim e eu me apaixonei. Os últimos episódios me emocionaram demais😢.
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A ost desse dorama é viciante, principalmente a música Satellite (não paro de ouvir😍).

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Nov 23, 2021
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aquele dorama q vc ve sem muita expectativa e ama

confesso que estava mofando na minha lista pra ver, tomei a iniciativa só pq ia sair do catalogo da netflix, e meus amores... engoli tudo de uma vez. Admito que o enredo da vida passada foi o que mais me encantou, fico arrepiada só de lembrar. Além da ost incrível o cast é impecável, yoo ah in, soo jung e kyung pyo não tem como ser ruim... (inclusive foi esse drama que me fez começar amar o ah in). O único motivo que não dou 10 é pelo fato do desenvolvimento do romance principal, acho que poderia ser muito mais elaborado, os personagens do presente ficam até mixurucas perto dos da vida passada. Porem se erraram no romance acertaram na amizade, simplesmente aquele trio memorável não tem como não amar. Por isso e por mais motivos recomendo muito esse dorama, principalmente pra aqueles que buscam uma história não tão convencional (meus amores que final lacrador foi aquele? jeon sol TE AMO!)

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Set 24, 2020
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História 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.5
Musical 8.5
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NOTA GERAL: 8,7/10

Uma obra criativa. Apesar de suas falhas, recomendo fortemente que todos assistam, principalmente se você é fã de romances históricos e de sobrenatural, como eu.

• História (9/10): Que história! Essa obra possui um roteiro comovente, cheio de reviravoltas e momentos de partir o coração. O romance é legal, apesar de eu preferir o bromance. Eu apenas queria que algumas coisas tivessem sido contadas de maneira mais subliminar, diálogo expositivo demais fica cansativo e parece subestimar um pouco a perspicácia do telespectador.

• Visual (8,5/10): O único defeito da parte visual é que alguns efeitos especiais não são muito bem-feitos (e o corte de cabelo do protagonista no passado era preferível ao do presente), entretanto, a ambientação e a direção são impecáveis.

• Som (8,5/10): Uma ótima e emocionante seleção musical.

• Personagens (8,5/10): Pra começar, devo dizer que o vilão desse dorama é muito bem desenvolvido. Não é um simples rival amoroso que tortura o protagonista com a única justificativa de causar drama (e alongar) a história ou preencher a lacuna de antagonista que parece tão essencial para que uma obra seja considerada “completa”. O vilão é, de fato, uma pessoa, e um personagem crucial (e não uma ferramenta) que interfere tanto ativamente quanto passivamente no andamento da história, tendo seus próprios objetivos exteriores aos personagens principais. E ele, com sucesso, vai conseguir fazer você odiá-lo. Também devo dar créditos aos personagens Han Se Joo e Yoo Jin Oh, que são simpáticos e formam uma dupla muito divertida. Fico contente por eles não serem os típicos homens unidimensionais de romances e por terem mais de uma expressão facial. Já a Jeon Seol é um pouco tapada no começo, mas ela fica menos irritante depois (mesmo eu não tendo me apegado muito a ela).

• Entretenimento (9/10): Chicago Typewriter vai te deixar muito curioso e aflito a todo segundo e você não conseguirá resistir a clicar no próximo episódio.

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Lembro que quando estreou estava muito interessada em ver, mas fui colocando outros na frente, por fim não o encontrei nem lugar nenhum até que assinei Netflix e descobri que ele estava lá e logo sairia do catálogo. Então decidi dar uma chance, meu maior critério foi ver despreocupadamente, o que eu fiz.

Sendo assim não tenho tanto a dizer sobre, apenas os principais motivos para ver e o que não gostei. Amei o trio, sua relação é muito divertida, adorei ver algo de época mesclado com presente, as transições são muito fluidas e nem um pouco cansativas.

Porém, tanto de pessoas que se conheceram na outra vida, me incomodou e as inconsistências bobas perto do final foram estranhas, se comparar o nível dos outros episódios.

O final foi redondo e emocionante, particularmente gostei da resolução.

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Nov 24, 2019
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Uma experiência incrível.

Diferente do que eu esperava, esse é um drama que me marcou bastante. Praticamente desenvolvendo ao mesmo tempo duas histórias diferentes, o enredo de ambas é capaz de segurar o telespectar e dar cada vez mais aquele gosto de quero mais. Tudo pode começar de maneira calma e divertida, mas com o passar dos episódios vários sentimentos podem ser sentidos, e a história em si vai ficando cada vez mais incrível e interessante. Todos os personagens tem suas personalidades claras e únicas, assim o desenvolvimento deles também não deixou a desejar e apenas melhorou com o tempo. As revelacoes inesperadas, as boas risadas, as partes fofas ou que dão raiva, cada momento é único e muito bem construido. O desenvolvimento da história não é lento demais ou rápido demais, tendo o timing perfeito, o que torna tudo ainda mais agradável. A história não tem furos e é compreensível mesmo para aqueles que não estão ligados na história da ocupação japonesa, assim como eu. As músicas são absurdamente perfeitas, cada toque colocado com precisão ao momento, sendo em muitas delas usado o violino, o que é perfeito para esse tipo de enredo misterioso e histórico. Eu particularmente gostei do casal principal, mas não senti aquela química mágica que todos amamos, porém, em compensação, o Bromance é divertido e adorável. Em geral um dorama incrível, algo que você precisa assistir ao menos uma vez.

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"To protect the love I couldn't protect in my past life. To meet again in a liberated homeland and love freely."

If I have to describe this drama in one word, I'd say it's "nostalgic". It does seem like an obvious choice since it's a story about past life, but making a mere viewer like me constantly feel warm and comforted by the characters and the bond between them is not something other past life stories can easily do. This is the product of seamless writing, talented cast and their acting, mesmerizing music and phenomenal cinematography. This drama is at the very top of productions of its kind, it will stay there for a long time, and it has possibly exceeded the standard value of other genres as well.

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The story, for me, sums up into a beautiful story about destiny and camaraderie that surpasses the boundary of time. Instead of being something completely new, it surely makes a lot of new choices in characteristics, settings and storyline.

You will experience this simple concept of love and friendship on two timelines: one is back in 1930s Kyungsung (Old Seoul) when Korea was under Japanese rule, and one is in present time Seoul. Although the present time is their main timeline and their past is shown as their recollection, both timelines have their own weight and are laid out equally well.

The main characters are this story's forte. In the present time, we have a bestselling writer who appears snobbish at first but opens up into a very thoughtful person, a ghostwriter who can look both like a caring gentleman and a lonely lost puppy at the same time, and lastly, a fan who is strong, caring and rather very respectful for someone entitled "number one fan". They really are a bunch of good qualities which you can't help but fall for.

These three characters are then tasked with a mission to find out what truly happened in their past lives that makes things the way they are in present time. As they recall past events together, they develop a strong bond just as how they did in the past – if not even stronger because now they also have a chance to learn things about each other they previously didn't know.

At the same time, their past timeline is where the political genre comes in. It's not heavy on politics at all, I can assure you. It rather weaves this setting into the main message very nicely because here our main characters share their passion in fighting against the Japanese for liberation. It's rather super romantic, I must say. "To protect the love I couldn't protect in my past life. To meet again in a liberated homeland and love freely." – This quote says it all.

Other than that, this story gives you a good laugh. Side characters are as three-dimensional as the main ones, and many of them will surely grow on you. Also, this could be because I'm Korean, but even their dialogues and choice of action are three-dimensional. Every word they speak, everything they do, has a good reference and reason behind it. The constant mention of supernatural beings is witty, and how they involve famous quotes, poems and authors really fits with the plot. I can't praise this drama's writer enough for her super well-done research. There's really no plot hole or boring/dragging moments.

And, oh, did I mention? The said writer is Jin Soo Wan, the amazing writer behind Moon Embracing the Sun and MDL users' all-time favorite Kill Me, Heal Me.

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For the cast, I have seen almost every single one of them in their past works, and they still didn't remind me of their other characters at all, which is always important. They were so alive in their roles. I specifically want to praise our leading cast Yoo Ah In, Im Soo Jung and Go Gyung Pyo who had to take on two roles each for their separated present and past characters. They all nailed it. Additionally, Kwak Shi Yang who portrayed the antagonist deserves extreme compliments. The fact that he made me utterly hate his entire being proves that his acting was marvelous. That is an A+ for someone who's been in the industry for merely 3 years.

Another thing I fell in love with was the music. This drama's OSTs are gems – not only because we have golden voices like Baek Yerin and SG Wannabe but because the lyrics were written according to the storyline. The music cues are planned out so well that it's almost cunning. They appear at every right moment to add meaning to what we're seeing on screen, and often times they call for tears. In other words, they are not just background music but part of the storytelling itself. Don’t ever forget to read the meaning of those songs, and you’ll be in awe.

Likewise, the cinematography, the costumes, sets and their props are also impeccable. "Visually stunning" describes this entire production. This is one of those few dramas that you can pause at any moment and get a beautifully-composed still image. Present day Seoul and 1930s also have a clear line between them – both done beautifully from a lot of research. The color is graded in a cozy lukewarm tone and will make you feel like watching a beautiful independent movie on a big screen.

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Romantic, evocative, delicate, sentimental, homely.
“Nostalgic” it is. Nostalgic really sums up everything.

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Witnessing how this drama played out every week felt just like witnessing a piece of art. I never thought I'd have a chance to give straight 10s on a review, but this drama felt like an exception from the very beginning, and it never disappointed me until the end. If this isn't enough to make you decide to watch, I don't know what else will.

I don't think I'll be able to get over this drama in a very long time. This drama is my home.

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When I think of Chicago Typewriter, the first thing that comes to my mind is a Matryoshka doll. It might look plain at first sight but if you look closer, you spot all its beautiful details. While slowly uncovering layer by layer, your curiosity starts to grow because you want to know how much more there is to find. Until it takes you to a point where you eagerly wait for the next revelation that you know will come.

And in the end when you reach its final piece, you start to really appreciate every single item. Although each of them has their own shape and characteristics, you notice that special bond that connects every part, smoothly like a cogwheel. And when you put it back together afterwards, it matches perfectly again.

That's how I experienced Chicago Typewriter. I was sold from the first minute. The start was slow and the show takes its time to tell its story. But I never even once complained about the pace. I enjoyed every second of it. Why? Because I simply savored every interaction with the characters. It felt like they took me along on their journey.

The people in this drama - and yes, I call them people because they felt real to me, no matter how estranged they appeared sometimes - will grow on you, especially the female lead. She's one wonderful fangirl many of us can relate to. Being obsessed with her crush in a totally unharmful and charming way, you can't help yourself but root for her. And who wouldn't take the chance and meet his/her crush when an opportunity arises out of the blue? Even if that means to maybe get disappointed by that one person you dedicated your life to. Even if that means you maybe should decide about ending that long-lasting one-sided relationship. So, hands down for the first honorable mention in this cast: Im Soo Jung. An endearing actress who not only impersonates our everyday fangirl but also a devoted freedom fighter per se.

And who is the counterpart to every fan? Of course, the star. That ray of light we see whenever we feel down. Those people who have all the rumors floating around them. Charming on the outside and... either exactly the way we imagine them to be or shockingly different. Being a nationwide renowned bestseller author in the present (and a seemingly resigned writer in his past life), Han Se Ju is certainly one interesting figure. Reserved towards strangers, with a proud and confident demeanor, he might appear paranoid, rude and self-centered. But he learns to change his ways and views, and certainly grows with time. Yoo Ah In is one brilliant actor whose magnificent performance impressed me deeply.

Finally, the third to be in league and a must to be mentioned here. Go Gyeong Pyo. He plays the handsome and classy Yoo Jin Oh who stirs up the daily lives of our other two leads. His appearance triggers a chain of unforeseen events that will certainly change everyone's path. Without telling too much, Go Gyeong Pyo clearly nailed this role.

These three are telling a story about fateful friendship and love in desperate times, that will eventually engrave its signature into your heart. Their tale has "passion" written all over its face. Passionate love, passionate friendship and the passionate desire for your people's freedom. It's captivating in every point, once you let your guard down and allow yourself to be swallowed by its mysteries. Emotions are raw and daring, and an important pillar for its partakers. It's like fire, burning hot and dangerous. And the leads are doing a phenomenal job on conveying that driving emotion.

The mystery surrounding this drama may not be completely new, but still be a rare kind in its execution through neat hints that will be revealed step by step. Starting with visually beautiful scenes, the drama takes a constant pace with a fluent transition between the past and present story. This helps building up the layer-by-layer suspense which ultimately vents into a poignant finale. On a side note, you have of course your usual suspects as well, your lovely sidekicks who add some fun and comedy to the story. And you have that villain that you will hate with utter disgust.

And before I will conclude my review, let me tell you that once you got to listen to Chicago Typewriter's haunting soundtrack, you won't be able to turn back. It's like the icing on the cake and you'll be lost for good.

Don't hesitate to watch this mesmerizing gem. Let yourself be swayed, and take on this incredible journey with an exceptional love for details in every aspect. Even though you might not end up with a 10 like me, because you perhaps find some things only normal or average along the road, it's worth the watch nonetheless. In the end, I might sound a little biased but this one just hit all the right spots for me. It never let me or down or disappointed me.

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Touching. Exciting. Stylish. Passionate. Atmospherically dense, especially regarding the 1930s

For me, "Chicago Typewriter" needed a second attempt. The first time I didn't really know what to do with it. ...A smart spring chicken, but somehow paranoid writer, spoiled by success and money, and a cute girl as his fan? The story - fancy as it may come along - at first glance appeared a bit all too playfully shallow for my taste. I wasn't convinced. Although I actually really like actor Yoo Ah-in.

Actually, I was mainly curious about the past (around 1930 when ´Korea´ was a colony of Japan). One of "Chicago Typewriter"'s two storylines is set in the context of the 1930's Gwangju student movement. With regard to the KDrama´s historical plot line though, it felt like nothing really happened for a long time. Accordingly, when I first had tried to watch "Chicago Typewriter", I didn't make it past the "beginning". However, somehow I kept stumbling across this KDrama and it wouldn't let go off me. Eventually I gave it another try. Lo and behold, with a little patience, the KDrama took me by the hand and developed an exciting story with a lot of passion and atmospheric density, especially when it came to the 1930s. The insight into that time had lasting impressions. Still, the relationship dynamics between the leads especially in the present time story line sometimes were little too light-weight, harmless and on the verge of silliness for my taste. However this was perfectly balanced in the context of their mission in the past and got more profound as the story proceeded.


------------------------- SIDE NOTE: --- Japanese colonialism ---
During the 1930s Japanese imperialism had reached its peak. In relation to Korea, a rigorous policy of assimilation, using force if necessary, was pursued, e.g. the Korean language, culture and history were systematically suppressed as part of a Japanese colonial education. The first Gwangju student movement, which culminated in a nationwide anti-Japan demonstration, happend in November 1929 after a female Korean student having been molested by Japanese students. This attack was certainly not the first, but the Korean student movement had formed in such a way that a large-scale street demonstration in Gwangju spontaneously took place after this incident. The mood swept across the whole country...
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As a premise, the KDrama plays with the concepts of reincarnation and the concept of spirits remaining in near-earth realms after their death, until their unresolved past experiences are somehow redeemed. Both are popular motifs that are often picked up in KDramas. In this case, the producers have created a particularly beautiful and profound story, especially with regard to redemption. In 2017, the characters get a second chance, so to speak: they have the choice of whether they want to continue in their familiar pattern or make new decisions. There´s an opportunity to reconcile past guilt or open questions, to let go of the energy that still hangs in the past and to move on in the NOW. This aspect of time jumps is unabashedly and creatively juggled with an undeniable love for details. One of the protagonists, whose spirit since 1930 hasn´t been able to leave the earthly realms, becomes the connecting and driving force that knots both timelines. A special charm: The ghost from back then becomes a "ghostwriter" in 2017 when he meets his reincarnated comrades-in-arms. Another punchline: the title "Chicago Typewriter" is ambiguous, referring both to the typewriter as a "weapon" (with typed words) of the student underground movement, and to the Thompson machine gun - a rapid-fire weapon that was fashionable at the time, its nickname being areference to its characteristic rattling sound when launched.

As the story progresses, the rhythm of the present day being intertwined with the past - in the form of sudden memories or dreams - accelerates. The faster the time jumps, the higher the tension rises. It's actually going to be really dramatic, both in the past AND present...

In sum: the KDrama is giving you a clear idea of living under Japanese colonialism and of the resistance movement that rebelled against it. "Chicago Typewriter" is also a feast for the eyes in terms of fashion and equipment - both 2017 and 1930! "Chicago Typewriter" is first and foremost a moving story about friendship. And not to forget: a touching love story ...

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When I watched the first ten episodes of Chicago, I was so in love that I was ready to give out the big fat ten I’ve been sitting on top of since forever now. At some moments I was laughing the thigh slapping, seal clapping kind of belly laugh, where I just had to pause the screen for a while and simply revel in the happiness the show brought me and on other moments, I was crying heartfelt tears because of something that touched me so deeply. At times, I felt so much warmth in my heart that I wondered if anytime now, it will plop out from my chest and melt in a gooey puddle on the floor. I had so much affection for the characters that their hurt was my hurt and their joy my joy. But then… episode 11 hit and somehow Chicago lost a lot of its touch.

Suddenly you had your typical K-Drama over-dramatic melo shit everywhere. Everything became a thousand times more sappy, illogical and emotional in a try-hard way. The pacing became shit. Plot-holes tumbled in and things that should’ve been huge just ended up being anti-climactic. And before you know it, Chicago ends on a note so “MEH” that it’s a disservice to the once precious drama. For sure, most people are probably going to love Chicago’s ending episodes too but for me since this drama was all about being subtle but powerful the extra turns it took, did not slide.

Here are some aspects of the show and my take on it:

-Yoo Ah In’s BeWhy inspired shitty haircut:
We are all superficial people to some extent and Yoo Ah In’s egg shaped haircut is no doubt a fashion disaster but there are some actors who don’t need appearance to make things work because their talent is enough. And Yoo Ah In tops the list. He just gets how to handle me and he always manages to wring my emotions like a masterful puppeteer. So much so, that at this point I think that he’d be able to perfectly emote even if he had a giant garbage bag on his head. He is spectacular as always here, playing two roles with different personalities all at the same time and excelling at both. And just for those of you, who simply cannot get over the hair-do, the drama comes with a sexy as hell past version of Yoo Ah In, with great hair and a lot of badass. ;)

-Weak female lead:
I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again. If there is one person who can sell me a damsel in distress it’s Im Soo Jung. I remember her brilliance in MiSa about  7 years ago and I still find her really likeable. Unfortunately because of her doe eyed look and an eternal stupid expression, she is often typecast into the “dumb but kind” roles. But I feel like despite that she always manages to shine through with her inner strength and true, she does exactly that in the first ten episodes. But after that, the writers started to confine her in a box again. Too much crying. Too much need saving. Too much “woe-is-me” bullshit. That her personality just falls under.  And it’s a shame too because she is supposed to me this “bad-ass sniper” with like a trillion qualities and so sadly this whole thing made me realize that while I do like Im Soo Jung, I hate damsels in distress more. And soon for me, Jeong Sol turned from being adorable to annoying real quick.

-Han Se Ju:
A lot of people think that HSJ is just one of those “bad boys” who are actually bad guys but that’s just not true. Sure, the writers tried to force the image on him with the whole “wrist grabbing, temper tantrum throwing, macho alpha asshole” bullshit but it still isn’t true. Because Han Se Ju is an actual sweetheart. A passionate, sensitive and thoughtful man who can act like a complete petty toddler at times but an admirably strong old soul at others. For me, he was a character close to my heart ‘cause I know I’ve myself thought so many of the things that he believes in, I have felt so many emotions that he goes through and that makes him so relatable to me. He’s a beautiful man inside-out, with all his lows and trust issues intact.

Sound track:
While Chicago has a brilliant soundtrack and the show makers did get the play timing right most of the times, there’s one weird ass instrumental that they unfortunately play in the most poignant scenes in the later episodes, effectively ruining the impact. Tragic.

Bromance:
By far, my favorite bromance, simply because of how natural and heartfelt it is. It stays strong from the first episode to the last and soon became the only reason I continued with the show.

Other:
The romance is good. The side characters are endearing. The kisses are enjoyable. The antagonist does a very good acting job. The past and present weave effortlessly and are  interesting to follow. The cheeky and often hilariously cringey supernatural effects are a delight. While the ending episodes are mediocre at best, the first ten are so emotionally powerful that at the end I couldn’t help but give it an 8.5, still.

Do I recommend? Yes. Definitely. Because despite its flaws Chicago in its core is a beautiful story about friendship, loyalty and the inseparable bond between three people that transcends time. This is a show that you absolutely have to give a chance to. It doesn’t matter whether you like it or not, it’s worth at least a try. This isn't a drama you should judge by reading other people’s opinion, you simply have to experience it yourself.

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BlackGauna
32 pessoas acharam esta resenha útil
Out 9, 2017
16 of 16 episódios vistos
Completados 1
No geral 6.0
História 6.5
Acting/Cast 7.5
Musical 6.0
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Chicago Typewriter has a really promising and interesting story premise but unfortunately it was not executed very well.

The beginning is really good and you get hooked because you want to know what happened in the past. It is really lighthearted with a few good comedy scenes and the small dramatic scenes that are dropped in between prevent it from being boring.

But the series drops in quality after the exposition. It seems as if the creators had a really good idea but didn't expand it enough. After you have seen the idea the series has nothing more to offer. The whole middle of the series feels really stretched and filled with useless scenes that don't advance the story nor the characters very much. I have the feeling that the romance aspect of the show was supposed to be subtle and in the background but because the actual story wasn't really fleshed out they had to fill in the blanks with romance. This is not bad per se, but the relationship between the couple doesn't go anywhere. Their relationship doesn't get deeper and most of the time don't even feel like a couple.

The characters are not bad, but their characterisation is not very stable. When the creators of the show didn't know what to do, they just let characters act dumb and against their initial character traits just to advance the story and make it more dramatic. However this has the opposite effect and keeps you from being immersed in the story and empathizing with the characters.

For example, it is established that the characters in the present have the same traits as their past life counterparts. So Han Se Joo should be very clever because in his past life he was the head of the resistence, made perfect plans and was always cautious of the enemy. But when Baek Tae Min calls him and wants to trick him, he plays dumb goes to the place and then acts as if he knew that he was tricked all along. Then why go there in the first place and not call the police or something? That is just one example of accute dumbness.

Then it seems the writers just threw in things that don't make sense at all. When Se Joo falls down the roof the ghost Yoo Jin Oh possesses him, which isn't the problem, but why can he make Se Joo float and cushion his fall? Yoo Jin Oh can't even float by himself, so why can he float when inside another body? I hope you see what I mean.

And sometimes there are flashbacks, which are repeated throughout the series to waste time. All in all what I want to say is that the pacing of the series is really bad and you can clearly see where the writers put in extra stuff to stretch the runtime of the show. They should have made a mini series or fleshed out the story more, but in this state it feels like an unfinished prototype of a good show.

I really liked the part where they are sent back in the past by the ghost and explore the past. They should have told more of the past in this way or let the characters remember parts of their past after experiencing something emotional that triggers their memory. Instead almost all of the past story is told in episode 14 or 15 in one piece.

I really can't understand why it has such a high score here. I was really interested in this show after reading the summary and seeing that so many people liked it but unfortunately it really isn't all that great.

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Dez 4, 2020
16 of 16 episódios vistos
Completados 1
No geral 9.5
História 8.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Musical 10
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The best of best!!

I have no words to describe this drama. Totally amazing wonderful journey that will make you laugh, cry, you will be surprised and shocked but in the end you will be satisfied and there will be smile on your face I assure you.

I would say this is most underrated drama having so much potential in it, but you just need patience because you won't understand the story until you finish episode 6. The best thing about this drama is it's originality it's plot is amazing and very well written without any plot holes which makes it perfect. It's like solving puzzle all pieces joined together perfectly. I usually skip boring scenes but I didn't skip any of it.

The acting was amazing all actors played their rolls perfectly. The ost was amazing so the soundtrack is also thing which made this drama special.

So this is story between three friends. Actually their are two stories one is in present and the other is in the past. I usually prefer modern dramas I don't like 19s aura but I would say I love the story of their there past more than the present I waited eagerly in every episode for the glance of past. It made me sad also because it was very heartbreaking to see I cried very much but it was worth it and I got huge second lead syndrome I never have felt this much for second lead before, but let me tell you it's not at all typical love triangle like usual dramas that's what I loved most and it also don't have k-drama cliches. Talking about ending it was happy ending but it was kind of open ending but it was satisfactory. This drama was best. The only thing I regret is I discovered it late...

Must watch....but have some patience!!

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