O Mito de Sísifo (2021)

Too many non sense...

This is my first review for a drama. I'll try to explain my point of view without too much spoiler.

I've seen a lot of drama and film about time travel, and they all follow certain rules. Here all the principale rules are respected like the temporal paradox (the biggest one) ...

Not following certain rules is not disturbing, but all problems in this drama are on the little details (Like why Seo Hae take the time to sleep when she want to save her father ? Why she's going through a wall for no apparent reason ? How did taesul take the time to build a bunker in 12 hours? Why when sigma is in his workshop we can see the light on his windows, and when he go outside it's the nuclear night ? Do you really think we survive a sandstorm just with a bandana? ) It's these little details that make the drama's credibility not great.

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Ambitious : A series that had a lot going on.. maybe a bit too much, still a good watch though

I actually had high expectations for this series because I'm grateful that SK (South Korea) is blessing us with more Sci-fi action / mystery packed series unlike before. This drama had everything that I wanted from the beginning : A solid cast (Park Shin Hye and ), A good production, An intriguing plot and OSTs that will surely land on your playlist... So what could possibly go wrong with it?? Well, before I discuss the Cons.. Let's first talk about the Pros of the series.

PROS
1. An intriguing plot : This series is not meant to be watched in a passing glance because you really need to take your time in watching this one. The mystery of the series unravels as one dives deeper in the story.
2. The pacing of the series is just right : not too fast, not too slow. We get to see the plot unravel as well as the development of the characters.
3. The acting and the choreography for the action or fighting scenes are top knotch. We get to see Park Shin Hye in action. Finally, a badass female lead and not some weak female lead or damsel in distress. (We really need more strong female leads in not just South Korean dramas but also other Asian dramas).

CONS
1. The inconsistency and 'illogicality' of the science in the show which literally may or may not disappoint you if you did not notice it. I understand that this has an intriguing plot but the execution of the science (time paradox, time loop, time travel etc. ) in the story is a bit weak. I find that the supposed sci-fi focus of the show became bland midway. Although, I can definitely say that Sisyphus had a better execution than Alice which was more of a disappointment.
2. I find the romance of the characters (Seo Hae and Han Tae Sul) to be mehhhh... I understand that SK is fond of romantic relationships in their series but I'd rather prefer if they were just friends or comrades instead. This is just an opinion but since Seo Hae and Han Tae Sul had a lot going on in the series that I actually find their relationship to be rushed or dry. Although, I want them to be a couple, it would've been better if it was on the end part of the series is where they will realize that they could've been just more than friends...
3. The ending : it is an open ending that will really leave you hanging because the main issues are still unresolved plus character and plot inconsistencies. I'm hoping for a season 2 for this because there are still important issues that needs to be clarified in the series.

In conclusion, the good balances out the bad in the series. Definitely, a slightly above average or average SK drama for me. It's still a good watch despite the discrepancies in some certain aspects but yeah, other than that. I still enjoyed watching it. Cheers to the great production and effort of all the actors/actresses, production team etc.. :)

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NOT PERFECT BUT STILL AMAZING !!!

DO NOT listen to the low reviews. If you want a unique, interesting and mind-blowing science fiction drama, then THIS IS FOR YOU. But if you're one of those OVER-THINKERS who crave for a PERFECTLY LOGICAL and PERFECTLY PERFECT dramas, then DO NOT WATCH THIS.

A lot of people complain about the logic of this drama. But all I can say is: Don't overthink. Don't act like a genius. After all, this is fiction. Not real.

The topic of time travel is a reaaalllyyy difficult one. And sometimes it really becomes not logical. Because that's what it really is. And the fact that they made an awesome story about it while still trying to be kind of reasonable... is very much appreciated by me. I also have a lot of questions and doubts about the things going on here, but I just chose to go with the flow and enjoy this amazing drama. And I hope you will too.

Story [9.5/10]: Okay. The story in general is fantastic. The war, the bombs, the backstories, even the tiniest details— they're all connected. I love how they fill the episodes with backstories because those just hype up the mystery aspect to it. And everytime you see a backstory, you're gonna be like "oohhh so that's what happened. That's why blablablaa." The backstories explain a lot of things here. So don't complain that they have backstories as fillers. Add. Note: It's sometimes confusing what is the present and which is the past, but just try to connect the pieces and you'll get it.

Some people also complain about the plotholes. I mean, I know there are some things illogical about this drama. And some plot holes.. That's why i rated it 9.5 and not 10. But even tho it's sometimes confusing, it just triggers my curious and I end up liking this more.

PLUS this drama has a bit of EVERYTHING. Mystery, drama, romance, etc.. I can't even count my tears in the last episode!

Acting/Cast [9.5/10]: The actors/casts are great. I saw what I expected from them. But there's just something a bit off with the acting... I don't know if it's the fault of the scriptwriters for writing not-so-good lines. Maybe it's their fault and not the actors' fault. But still, as the drama goes on, and because of the skills of the actors, the acting still turned out pretty nice. I guess I was just expecting more.

Music [9/10]: I defenitely love dramas with amazing sound tracks. But Sisyphus is just not my faves in terms of the music. I mean the soundtrack is pretty nice but it just wasn't one of those that will completely get me to love it. That everytime I hear that song, I cry and remember the drama. It's just not one of those. Especially because I've watched a lot of dramas with amazing soundtrack like Hotel Del Luna, Goblin, and Extraordinary you. But don't get me wrong, I still like the bgm and songs in sisyphus... but I think they have to work on more with the music choice and timing.

Rewatch Value [8.5/10]: I defenitely would want to rewatch this. But I'm not too crazy about watching it again because I guess I already got what I wanted. Tho I think sometime in the future, I'll rewatch this because it's amazing.

Overall [9/10]: I WOULD DEFENITELY RECOMMEND THAT YOU WATCH THIS. I LOVE THIS. SERIOUSLY. Don't let the negative reviews confuse you. This is great if YOU LOVE SCI-FI and if YOU'RE NOT A PERFECTIONIST.

I hope this helps. This is my first time writing a review and I just finished watching it yesterday <333

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Failure

No logic included.
Why was there a quicksand and a sandstorm in the future? Seoul is not a desert area.
Where were they getting all the bullets from during the war and also in the present time?
Too many unnecessary action and effects that didn’t add up to the storyline at all.
In the tunnel where she’s walking with her dad they see a lot of small children. The war was going on for 15 years so where did those little children come from?
The story is very interesting but the execution of it is just a big failure.
Too many screen mistakes.
It is a interesting story but just too many messy mistakes in the production of it.

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Keeps you guessing, but becomes a bit too much.

This has been on my 'to watch' list for sometime, i tried several times and finally got past the first few episodes and I was HOOKED. It is a rather slow burn story development wise and does become a bit....too much in some aspects but it is well worth the watch.

One downfall for me starting out was the length of episodes, this could have been split into more episodes or even a possible second season with how confusing and somewhat unbelieveable the story seems to get, with its many developments and twists. Though it did seem somewhat confusing at times it was easy enough to follow once the "twist" had been explained but characters.

The acting is good, honestly the main baddie "S" I'll call them, amazingly acted and honestly was such a great choice actor wise I'd rewatch for their scenes alone.
I'm really a sucker for anything with Park Shin Hye in it was she was amazing as usual.

I feel they could have expanded the OST just a little, the same few songs were a bit much during the ending credits but the overall music in the show was pretty typical.

In all honesty, give the show a chance, it may seem a bit much and might not be your cup of tea but it is such an interesting show for the k-drama genre that i'd really suggest.

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Acting - Amazing. Cast - Brilliant. OST - Perfect. THE ACTUAL STORY - A HEADACHE

Make sure you have some migraine medicine before watching Sisyphus: The Myth - due to the story, you will need it! While the acting was great, along with the cast and OST, my oh my the story didn't live up to it. It wasn't horrible, it wasn't even bad, but it was confusing, and when comparing it to the acting, cast and OST, it is definitely the weakest part of Sisyphus: The Myth.

In all due fairness, I personally do not have the greatest track record with understanding time travel, but eventually I understand it. For whatever reason here, I am more confused instead of less confused, as I should be at the point of completion. I wasn't buying into the romance too much, however, with great acting I finally did. The OST is addictive and I know I will be listening to it for a very long time. Also, if you are used to lots of time travel dramas or movies, you will obviously have a better chance of understanding the story.

All in all, I think I expected more, but due to the phenomenal acting especially, it saved the whole drama for me.

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Sisyphus is a really good time travel action thriller with a nice slow burning romantic story. The drama has a great cast and they did a good job bringing their characters to life. The leading female character, Kang Seo Hae (played by Park Shin Hye), a survivor of a future dystopian world, teams up with Han Tae Sul (played by Jo Seung Woo), who is a genius software coder IT engineer and a co-founder of Quantum and Time, a highly esteemed company in South Korea's Engineering Industry, to try to save the Korea from a nuclear attack. The drama has action, mystery, and some romance. Although the drama’s development is not perfect, it is very entertaining. Enjoy it!

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The Confusing Myth

It's been a while since I’ve been so intrigued by a k-drama, especially one that stars Park Shin Hye. She does a lot of popular series, but I feel like there are some parts where she doesn’t show her full potential therefore, I pass on a lot of her drama. Surprisingly, this is one of the series that I think she did an awesome job on her role!! I like her as a badass strong female lead rather than a timid typical teenage girl in love. I would like to see her do more action roles.

What I like about the series:

The way how this was directed, written, and how it was edit was brilliant. It kept me watching from beginning to end. I typically skip “thriller/mystery” Korean series because they don’t give me the same excitement. To want to see this series to the end was kind of a shock to me.

The characters. Most typical Korean series has this tough acting man who can solve all problems with his fist, his looks, or his money. Han Tae Sul solved everything with his brains and well his money. I like to say he doesn’t have the typical eye candy that most Korean leads have but that is not a bad thing. He is super charming, and I adore his character! Plus, Park Shin Hye is a sassy female lead who knows she can win a (gun) fight with anyone.


The bad:
I still haven’t figure out what with the ending. The ending between the leads felt like a dream. Also, you get this glimpse of Sigma who is a better person but yet he still has a bit of crazy and plans to go after Han Tae Sul as a stalker??

One of the things that K-drama does well is dragging on plots causing confusion, cliffhangers, and excitements to get your peak interest. In Sisyphus, I was close to saying "forget about this" and read the recaps. This was a point in the series, you felt you were just being drag along and you still don’t have a clue about why this all started that it was starting to be upsetting but you kept watching. I’m glad I did because it was a change of pace and it was something that you just have to be patient about. Personally, I would have preferred a little snippet of the “why”.

Again this is personal preference but I don’t think there was a lot that leads to the romance of the lead characters. I know when you’re put into a situation where you’re fighting to survive and you only have each other to depend on, romance can develop but I was expecting a bit more than just that.

Overall I say 8/10 because of the excitement I got from watching a k-drama in a while.

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These journey is way way better than the destination.

This story is one of those where the journey is way way better than the destination.

I like the scientific approach they did on the time travel concept, even though there's still some holes on it. I like the actors casted here, they were really good.

I like the adventure they had while trying to save the world. I like that even with all the chaos, they still managed to fall in love. Even though its a love that's "You and me against all odds" kind of thing.

I almost like everything about the this show, except maybe the ending. Which is really typical with this kind of genre. It's a bit underwhelming for me.

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I thought this drama, was okay! I didn't feel like it really had a story to it.! I liked the actors but I just don't know where the storyline was going. Like loads of people kept suggesting me to watch it soo I decided I would watch it.

I mean it was a okay kinda mystery show, but I just didn't get it at all. - I tended to skip a lot of the episodes because I felt like there was a lot of scenes that were the same. There' wasn't much things going on, it felt like one of those like rewind things and the story was soo confusing. And the ending confused me soo I don't know if I really liked this

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