We can forgive, but we can’t forget
It is a very heavy drama with so many twists, turns, revenge, betrayal and forgiveness. I never thought I’d actually like this genre, but I did. I cried because I could feel their pain. I sympathized not only with the protagonists but also with the antagonists. I smiled for the bittersweet ending and how things get back on its place. I lived the moment when the characters live the comfort of their vacation from the twisty scenesThis drama will make you feel anger, sadness, pity, happiness and comfort. It’s a heavy drama, and it lives up to its genre. These 16 episodes could be divided into two different series. First half is around ep 1-6, the second is around episode 7-16.
There are only gray characters in this drama, atleast in my opinion. Everyone has their good sides and hidden evil within them, this applies to both protagonists and antagonists. Thus, my feelings towards the characters throughout the story has been constantly changing. I would hate one character in one episode to that point that I’d love to see him/her dead, then depend on them to save the day for the next episodes.
Story: The story is fully packed. Every scenes and episodes are full everything. It reminds me of dramas like Sky Castle, Penthouse, and Mine for example. Twists and turns, comforting drama here then bad omen within a single scene. It’s fully packed and you’re not gonna be bored.
Cast/acting: Well, I was thinking in earlier episodes why they chose the actor of the husband and why it was the wife, then I realized, because they were perfect for their characters. Now that I finished the drama, I couldn’t think of any other actors who could have played it better than them. The acting was superb, even their child’s act is on spot.
Music: I like that they included The package’s soundtrack “imagine” because honestly, it’s a beautiful song to soothe the drastic things happening in the drama, but I honestly can’t even remember a single ost from this drama at all, they were very forgettable and not effective to be mentioned.
Rewatch: I don’t think I would rewatch this drama because the only series I rewatch are fun melo and light hearted dramas, this is just too heavy to rewatch, and it may not give the same vibe since I already know what’s gonna happen.
Overall: It’s one of the best drama to binge-watch because you’d definitely ask for more in each episode ending. Most of us will remember the past relationships we had and relare to this so beware. Enjoy!
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Pros and cons
Pros:1. Amazing acting
2. Very real and well written 3d characters
3. Intense and intriguing first half
Cons:
1. Slow second half compared to the first
2. The ending isn't everyone's cup of tea
3. Some repetitive points in the plot
This is my first melodrama in years. It's good overall but could've been better! It's the intense first half that had me having too high expectations for the whole drama so the second half ended up being "okay" for me. However I don't regret watching, the acting and characters made up for it.
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Complicated
Haven't binged watched a show in a long time. Start to finish was good in very sorted, complicated way. I felt uncomfortable and at moments emotionally overwhelmed by the storyline. Everyone played their role perfectly. Nothing was over the top which made it far too realistic.Loved it and would definitely re-watch it. The son almost stole the show. He did a great job adding to the complexity. No easy answers in life or relationships and I think anyone who watches will find a connection with at least one of the characters.
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Marriage is a hardwork
I want to get my point across that the story of this drama it's not much of fiction, bits of it seems like researched well and done under the professional point of view for each decision from the character. I have a feeling that systematically, this drama tells very well.The drama's tone spiralling down under anger and sadness. Prepare yourself for the roller coaster! You'll hate a character, you'll also don't even know whether you are going to defend them or not. Emotionally wrecking.
The World of the Married is a reflection about marriage. To have this drama sure does a good chance for enlightening couples upon the responsibility of the adult life that will hurt us but also will be the major life-changing game for many. The message is really clear that you shouldn't cheat for the very place. But this drama exceptionally execute the 'why' down to audience's mind.
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This is a total heavy drama from start to finish. I thought the last episode will have a happy ending, almost at the ending of the last episode, there is still suspense / sad scenes. I really don't know if it is really a happy ending on the end, even I was a little sad on the ending, but I like it, cause it not the typical happy ending they always give.I was hopeful for the main character. First I thought her relationship with her son did improved, but instead he ran away for a year, and that also was not clear what he did on a year. Second, I was hopeful she will have another man in her life, but because of her excess baggage, meaning her past. Also I was really looking forward to the story of the other couple (sorry I suck at names, but you know whom I am pertaining to), when you expect that they will be happy on the ending but not, and sometimes it really do happens in reality, really heartbroken about it I thought they will add a story that will have a happy outcome, but suddenly, they shattered that hope.
I think this drama is not for all. It may trigger emotions/speculations especially of you have a partner so watch at your own risk. Watch it with an open mind and that it is a fictional story. The story contains a LOT of revenge, anger and betrayal.
Really great acting on all of them, you will be really be angry on some of the characters. Surprised on how well the child actors acted, cause it is really intense drama.
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Slow paced, realistic but too dark and sad
People will never get married if they see this drama. I had high hopes from his one but this was too much. Drama is realistic for most part (excluding few incidences) but it is very slow paced and portrayed in a very negative manner. All people are either divorced, having trouble with their other half or single. Here friends are also not loyal with each other. Complete madness.Plus point is acting, All actors have done a great job. So if you enjoy good acting and if you are an adult ready for makjang then give it a try.
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The first six episodes was great but following the sixth episode, things kind of went downhill for me. The episodes became overbearing to watch, there was just SO much drama and I didn't like how they developed Ji Sun-woo's character. Each episode you have to mentally brace yourself for everything that goes down.
However, this was extremely entertaining, I just wish it was shorter as I felt that many of the plot-twists following the sixth episode was added purely for the sake to add them and not to impact the story.
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The first one is how consistently good and captivating it was throughout the whole drama. Each episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, each episode will keep you on the edge of your seat and wanting more. It doesn't give you only one major piece of the story per episode or only one cliffhanger. No each episode is the gift that keeps on giving to the point sometimes you wonder when you will have time to digest all that is giving to you.
The second one is how realistic the drama is. It's about cheating but not just for the sake of character development not. It's about cheating and how couples can destroy each other over it, it's about being cheated on and figuring out how to heal and move on from it. The show also doesn't sugar coat the still too present misogyny, the lack of support between women, the hardships of being in an abusive relationship and much more.
Last but definitely not least, is Kim Hee Ae. While the whole cast is commendable for their fantastic performances, Kim Hee Ae absolutely slayed as Sun Woo, the working mom trying to do everything at the same to provide for her son. Each of her key scenes were so powerful and raw it makes you wonder if she has ever been in such a situation (I hope not).
There are many more reasons to watch this drama but if I were to enumerate them I would probably spoil you so my best advice is just to go for it and enjoy the rollercoaster of emotions waiting for you.
Warning: The World of the Married is a drama targeting mature audiences and comes with a trigger warning for violence, abuse and sex.
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The actors did an absolute amazing job with their performances and I won't be able to look at them the same because of it. The music matched perfectly with the drama and set the mood/ setting as music should.
The ending is not what I expected it to be but it was as realistic as a drama ending could be. So even though I was a bit disappointed, it was still ok. I would totally recommend this drama for those into a more mature story-line.
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A Hard Pill To Swallow
This drama was very captivating and heartbreaking to watch. Overall I felt drawn to the story and the emotions of the main characters. The psychological beating of the female lead while going through the turmoil of a divorce is what makes this emotionally exhausting at times. I found myself thinking that the other characters hypocrisy especially frustrating during theses scenes. The people around the FL were two-faced, backstabbing, and unsympathetic. Which made this drama one of the hardest things to watch. Everyone thought that their behavior was justified and at times made the FL out to be the crazy person. This dynamic made the drama heavy and overly tiring. At times the FL was exhausting as well as she would often cause her own grief. This drama was a ball of anxiety and pain that could've gone much better had one simply just carefully thought about themselves and what their happiness meant to them. Which I think was the whole point of this drama; to find happiness in the things we have, let go of the things we need to and to cherish what is important to us. I Loved that concept but this drama was draining. It's not something that I would be willing to re-watch but I would recommend this to people that would like to watch something thought provoking and for those who fully understand the severity and harm of a toxic relationship. This is not for those that glorify and commend such behaviors.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
