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PERFEITO

Que temporada PERFEITA!! Achei que não ia ter um único momento de alegria e felicidade tranquilo entre esses casais, no geral.
A produção está impecável, o roteiro MARAVILHOSO, as músicas... tão lindas e perfeitas quanto antes (adicionei todas as músicas na playlist), as cenas de ação lindas lindas lindas (chorei com a parte do ovo do dragão), o plot... meu deusssss o que foi aquilo???? tudo foi maravilhosa demais.
Amei as referências entre esses personagens nessa segunda parte. As lembranças do primeiro encontro deles na primeira parte sendo repetido novamente... lindo lindo lindo. A parte da naksu e da troca de corpos foi algo confuso no início, mas conforme os episódios foram se passando e a gente foi vendo mais como que isso aconteceu e ficou fácil entender o que rolou.
Amei a evolução desses personagens. Amei a mudança de visual de uns, chorei com a de outros. Fiquei feliz com a morte de uns personagens ai, chorei com a morte de outros.
Sério! Vai ser difícil demais algum dorama me surpreender e me prender tanto quanto alquimia conseguiu fazer. Recomendo horrores.

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Obrigado Jang Uk e Cho Yeong por ter inventado o romance

Pensar na jornada de Jang Uk e Cho Yeong em Alchemy of Souls é uma sensação agridoce.
Gosto de histórias de fantasia em geral porque me dão a sensação de que depois de uma longa jornada nada mais é como antes. Mas as feridas no caminho estão aí e em algum momento os personagens terão que lidar com elas e foi o que aconteceu com ambos personagens nessa fase da história.
Embora parte do público não reconheça, Cho Yeong é uma personagem que já foi desumanizada muitas vezes na vida, e que encontrar alguém que seja seu porto seguro, mostrando suas fraquezas, egoísmo, raiva é o que a torna mais humana.
Ela não deixou de ser forte só porque escolheu seguir outro caminho, um caminho que não fosse imposto pela perversidade e pelo trauma.
Agora ela está livre para finalmente viver como quiser, sem manipulação. A doce menina, a assassina, a criada, a lady de família tradicional, a sacerdotisa fazem parte da totalidade da personagem. E por mais que ache clichê a perda de memória, tem sentido no contexto da história, afinal ao contrário do que o público pensa, a Yeong se culparia do ocorrido (como aconteceu) e não buscaria vingança porque desde da pt1 fica claro que ela era uma pessoa mais melancólica do que aparentava, e muito intensa já que tinha o lema de morrer se não fosse fazer nada. No último episódio da pt1 é a primeira vez que a vimos desistir, porque matar a única pessoa que ela amava foi um golpe doloroso demais.
E o detalhe mais crucial é que ela estava consciente nesse momento. Então ela nunca voltaria para o Uk se tivesse com memórias. Entendo a intenção das autoras de representar um casal que se ama independente da aparência e que sempre vão acabar se atraindo pelas circunstâncias da própria existência de ambos, já que eles são ligados desde o nascimento da estrela do rei pelas tragédias que a pedra do gelo causou.
A pt2 obviamente tem defeitos, mas não é tão exagerado como alguns aqui acham (a maioria só tem birra pela troca das atrizes e já foi assistir com ranço). A troca era óbvia visto que a questão da revelação identidade da Naksu era o ponto chave da história, e como é uma jornada do herói típica, perder o mestre faz parte da motivação para cumprir sua missão, engraçado que no caso do Jang Uk foi ao contrário e ele ficou apático e só quando ela retorna ele decide cumprir seu destino.
Se ligassem tanto para atuação como dizem, teríamos críticas ao único ator que destoava do restante e só não recebeu críticas por atuar como uma porta porque é bonito, sim estou falando do ator que interpreta o Seo Yul ( quero deixar claro que acho o ator um querido nos bastidores, mas ele não atua bem.) Então toda a situação em que colocaram a Go Youn Jung foi completamente injusta, ainda bem que ela é talentosa e só está no começo da carreira e mostrou que sustenta uma personagem de carga dramática muito bem.
Assim como na pt1 tem tramas desnecessárias e arrastadas, mas o maior defeito do drama como um todo é justamente da pt1 que não desenvolveu a questão do pássaro de fogo e do passado da Naksu. Além disso fico triste que não houve um investimento de tempo maior em mostrar a família Jin e as sacerdotisas que são bem poderosas e interessantes.
Outro ponto negativo foi a insistência do triângulo amoroso que nunca existiu porque o Seo Yul nunca foi uma opção, e só fizeram aquela cena com o verme por pura fanservice e foi um grande desperdício de tempo da trama que já tinha poucos episódios para desenvolver o que realmente importava.
Ponto positivo é que o romance foi bem explorado e entregou a melhor química entre 2 atores que já tive o prazer de ver, eles combinaram tanto.
O tempo ainda vai fazer justiça para o nosso conto de fadas sul coreano e as pessoas vão valorizar esse drama como se deve.

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Espetacular

Uk e Yeong. Luz e sombra. Ele é uma luz brilhante que proteje o mundo e ela é uma sombra que o proteje abraçando a escuridão que o cerca.
A segunda temporada veio pra completar e finalizar essa obra prima, a história muito bem desenvolvida, e ainda conseguiram fazer um final feliz, que me surpreendeu, pois achei que metade dos personagens acabariam morrendo. As cenas de luta como sempre extraordinárias, vai ser difícil superar.
Foi lindo demais ver o romance dos protagonistas superou tudo. Jang Uk realmente conheceu todas as versões dela: ele se tornou aluno de Naksu, se apaixonou por Mudeok, tornou-se noiva de Buyeon e agora se casou com Yeong e ele amou cada versão dela repetidamente.
E não poderia deixar de mencionar o príncipe herdeiro Go Won que é um dos meus personagens favoritos, seu humor, sua inocência, sagacidade! Ele realmente mereceu o trono!
Sentirei muita falta dessa grande família!

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O melhor

Digo com tranquilidade, o melhor drama de fantasia e romance já existente.
Alquima nunca foi sobre rostos e corpos, mas um amor que transcede o físico, é sobre o que o próprio nome já diz: almas.
Se alquima é a ciência que precedeu a química e a medicina, este drama conta de maneira poética sobre isso.
A cura e conhecimento que os protagonistas e os vilões procuravam pra suas almas foi feito com sucesso pelos primeiros citados.
Ost impecável, fotografia incrível. É surreal a maneira poética e entrelaçada que as irmãs Hong escreveram este drama, os segredos vão se entrelaçandos uns com os outros e revelando mais, é feito pra vc teorizar e pegar as dicas nos detalhes.
Infelizmente ainda tem muitos que não superaram a troca de protogonista mesmo sabendo que o destino da história já estava traçado pra ser assim, acredito q não informaram desde o começo exatamente pra evitar um número maior de abandonos. Honestamente, essa segunda parte teve um romance mais intenso, ao mesmo tempo suave, sombrio e iluminado e foi isso que deixou a part2 ainda melhor.
Palmas pra protagonista que conseguiu carregar e trazer o carinho do público msm com os 20 eps da part1 gravada na nossa mente, ela conseguiu tirar de letra. Vou amar pra sempre

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Um dos melhores doramas q já vi!!

Nessa temporada eu senti um misto de emoções, eu amo que alchemy of souls entrega tudo, visual, cinematografia, roteiro, história, na primeira temporada eu tava pensando bastante se ia ter coragem de assistir 20 eps desse dorama pq ultimamente n estou conseguindo assistir nem 16 direito, mas me surpreendi e agora ele virou o meu dorama preferido, a química que a naksu e o jang uk entregam é perfeita, gosto que cada personagem teve uma parte importante no dorama, eu também adorei que o final n foi triste pq já n bastava o final da primeira temp q foi traumático, um dorama que com certeza vai ser lembrado e que foi especial para mim! <3

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Esperava mais / I expected more

Não superou as minhas espectativas, a primeira temporada com certeza foi bem interessante mas a segunda deixou a desejar grandemente.

Pra começar , gente o que fizeram com a Naksu, destruiram o personagem dela, simplesmente foi desmoralizada, a naksu que eu conheci na temporada anterior era brilhante, astuta destemida e essa nova versão ela virou um personagem fraco, sem orugulho pois ficou correndo atrás do protagonista masculino a maioria do tempo como um cachorrinho e se tornou aquela protagonista que vemos muito por ai, linda, inocente, delicada e sempre em perigo para o princípe aparecer e resgtá-la, foi agoniante de se ver sério.

O ritimo foi arrastado, foi focado demais em um assunto enquanto tinha tantos outros para se desenrolar, a história tinha vários buracos e os diálogos eram cansativos. Bom nem tudo foi cansativo aqui, tenho que agradecer ao principe herdeiro pois ele era refrescante de assistir em meio a isso tudo, principalmente ver ele com sua tartaruga era fofo demais kkk.

Alquimia das Almas 2 não é ruim mas também não é uma maravilha. Serve para passar tempo pois apesar de tudo sua história é boa, mas com certeza não verei novamente.


obs: Não adiata me odiar nem me chingar pois essa é a MINHA OPINIÃO bjus.

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It did not exceed my expectations, the first season was certainly very interesting but the second left much to be desired.

To begin with, people, what they did to Naksu, they destroyed her character, she was simply demoralized, she became a weak character, without much pride because she was running after the male protagonist most of the time like a puppy, she became that protagonist that we see a lot for oh, beautiful, innocent, delicate and always in danger for the prince to appear and rescue her, it was agonizing to see her seriously.

The pace was dragged, it was too focused on one subject while there were so many others to unfold, the story had several holes and the dialogues were tiring. Well not everything was exhausting here, I have to thank the crown prince because he was refreshing to watch in the midst of it all, especially seeing him with his turtle was too cute lol.

Alchemy of Souls 2 isn't bad but it's not great either. It serves to pass time because despite everything its story is good, but I certainly won't see it again.


obs: Don't postpone hating me because that's MY OPINION.

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It was underwhelming to say the least.

DISCLAIMER: I just completed this so my thoughts haven't really marinated as yet but somehow the show left me feeling empty. I've been feeling like this since the ending of season 1.

Season 1 was definitely SO MUCH better than season 2 in my opinion, I mean I even rated it a 9/10 and I usually don't give dramas such high ratings. I couldn't get over the fact that the Naksu/Buyeon amnesia arc overshadowed the main plot and the essence of the show. Call me biased idc... I don't think Go Yoon's Jung acting was that strong in comparison to her counterparts. She makes the same blank / innocent facial expressions and cries a lot — this got old, tired and extremely annoying for me. Also the back and forth with her and Uk and him not realizing who she was sooner really agitated me. The pining / longing in season 1 was wayyyy better than what they tried to achieve bringing the newer actress in. I guess I didn't see the chemistry that everyone kept raving about. There were no sparks. I felt sorry for her character when they made it seem like all she would ever be was a replacement for Mudeok and someone to warm his bed at nights to free him from the wraiths. I thought him keeping her around was cruel and that he should set her free but the irony was she ran away from home in order to be free but her being with Uk was like another prison where she had to not only face/fight her demons but also his too. That was a burden she should not have been carrying.

This season felt way too insta lovey (especially when Uk and Buyeon/Naksu kissed in the 2nd episode) for me to enjoy it. I felt like their "chemistry" was being pushed down my throat and that Bu Yeon was coming on way too strong. In my opinion Jung So Min had the best on screen chemistry with all of the guys while Go Yoon Jung only ever really tried to have chemistry with Lee Jae Wook. I feel like Go Yoon Jung was all looks and no substance. I personally didn't feel any emotion, passion or see true authenticity. She didn't really give what Jung So Min gave when she was Naksu in season 1. If anything all she served was face / strong visuals (even though she looks like a child imo) and like a very soft version of Bu Yeon. That aside, I think the progression of their relationship was not built up as well as it was in season 1 and again I reiterate that their marriage of convenience romance subplot became the main plot and the whole alchemy of souls and Jang Uk's story of being born under the king's star and now possessing the ice stone was immensely overlooked. What kept me watching this drama was the fact that it was so overhyped and I didn't want to be left out of the loop. Honestly I wasn't planning on finishing it but i did. I feel like the last 2-3 episodes were quite rushed and it felt choppy and like the 3rd act conflict was very much underdeveloped.

I wish Jung So Min at least made an appearance in the final episode because when both Seo Yul and the crown prince (Go Won) finally admitted and acknowledged their feelings for Mudeok when she was “Buyeon”, it just didn't hit the same for me. I spent a lot of season 2 wishing and hoping Jung So Min would come back (at least in the last episode) because in my heart I was so attached to her character and each episode with the flashbacks only made it worse. I tried to remain impartial and unbiased while watching but found myself picking apart everything and comparing/overanalyzing – I guess that happens when shows switch / replace actors.

I love the soundtrack but I felt like the Blue flower theme, I'm Sorry and Love Letter (with you) was played much too frequently. I was glad to see that Min Hyun sang over Tree (Just Watching You) it sounded so similar to the original that even I was shocked. But truthfully I preferred the season 1 soundtrack and how they spaced the songs combined with the instrumentals far more than season 2.

I enjoyed Maidservant Kim and Park Jin as well as Jin Ho-Gyeong, she was cruel to Naksu but she just wanted her daughter to return to her as she has been searching for her for years. The Crown Prince and Seo Yul are truly underrated gems. They became my faves this season as I became tired and annoyed with this dark, brooding and moody Jang Uk - don't get me wrong LJW's acting is generally good but I preferred his acting in S1. I feel like all those actors always put so much emotion and effort into their scenes that you can feel it through the screen. Somehow I'm always impressed by Jin Mu's acting even though he is the worst character in the show. When he switched bodies with Seo Yoon O I thought the actor Do Sang Woo really nailed the part. I wish Jin Mu had suffered a bit more and died a slow and painful death but I guess we don't always get what we want. In my humble opinion I don't think this show needs season 3 and I am okay with how they wrapped it all up quickly and neatly. I was unbothered by the happy ending but in my opinion it felt rushed/choppy. It seemed like they tried to fit 3 more episodes into 1 episode which was unrealistic in a sense and I just couldn't truly be happy for the main couple.

I really wanted to like part 2 of Alchemy of Souls but unfortunately for me it missed the mark. Initially I had rated it a 7/10 while watching weekly but there were so many things just not properly executed that I could not overlook. After watching the last 3 episodes my rating lowered to a 6.25/10. I believe I am being generous by rounding it up to a 6.5/10 rating overall. With that said a lot of this season was forgettable and I definitely would not rewatch.

S1 >>>>>>>> S2

ARGUE WITH THE WALL!!!!

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This sequel was not made with AOS fans in mind

Disclaimer:This review might get more personal than most of my reviews,but I`ll still try to keep it objective as much as I can.

In thinking how I should begin reviewing such an anticipated sequel on my part,to a drama I gave my second 10/10 to,realisation dawned upon me.The perfect way I`d describe it is stunning...ly mediocre.But it`s not only that.Seeing how much enthusiasm and love I had for this universe Hong Sisters created,what this installment did for me instead,is not something I expected.It made me decide to turn my back on Hong Sisters.And it also led me to conclude this:Hong Sisters,in large measure,do not understand their own characters.So let`s talk about it.

First I`d like to thank every person involved with this drama,as I`m well aware of how tough it must be to create,write and produce a drama,even if it results in such a bland show.This is my way of giving respect to everyone.And it also serves as a good enough segue way into my thoughts going forward.

"So...what went wrong?" - that`s a perfect question I`d like to pose to the writers of this sequel.As I`m writing this,my mind swirls with any and every problem present in this drama.Yet,I`d firstly list off the positives(scarce as they might be) and then dive into the problems plaguing this meddling sequel.

To start,the cinematography is expectedly beautiful.Daeho looks as inviting as ever,and,in the hands of more ambitious writers,I`d love to see other stories being told with it serving as the background.I see so much potential within its walls.Another point goes to Crown Prince,who is absolutely,without a doubt,the only persistently unchanging (and funny) character in this story.His turtle and him are more engaging than everything else this has to offer.
Finally,the music is beautiful.Every OST is delicate,appropriate and at times fun.

There.Now let`s get into what grinds my gears with Alchemy of Souls and why Hong Sisters should really consider bringing in new talent,or brushing up on their writing skills.They probably won`t.A girl can dream,though.

I like to think of myself as an AOS fan.In fact,I loved how the first installment made me feel.It reminded me of older isekai animes like Inuyasha and Fushigi Yuugi,old childhood favorites.All of this wonder,possibility and chance for exploration.The characters were memorable,the leads witty and full of charisma, and villains camp,over the top,yet ruthless.We got a lot of information about Daeho,its inhabitants and alchemy of souls as such.The romance,while chaste and an undeniable subplot,was lovely,layered and interesting.I didn't even mind the ending as much as others did.Hell,even the love triangle was resolved quite maturely.

None of these attributes are present in Light and Shadow.Truth be told,I`m not sure where I should start.From some small details I`d be nitpicking(like how most characters generally have nothing to do) to more serious issues(like the unnecessary,cluttered mess the story ends up being due to unneeded justifications).Still,if I had to choose,nothing else perfectly encapsulates how inconsistent,flawed and underwhelming "Alchemy of Souls Season 2:Light and Shadow" is,quite like the relationship between its leads:Jang Uk and Naksu.I loved these two.I loved their story,chemistry and relationship.Naksu was a female lead we don`t often get in dramas:She was physically weak,yet mentally tough.A scheming assassin turned tutor who was willing to push her student to the brink,see him succeed and find herself.Where is she here?I was one of those people fervently defending and rooting for Go Yoon Jung as I knew her to be talented and her voice overs,as well as the first fight we meet her in,greatly depicted what she`s capable of.And then...they stripped every ounce of capability.Directed her in ways that make Song Hye Kyo`s acting seem expressive by comparison.I wouldn`t be exaggerating if I said I didn`t believe her struggles for a second.And then,while Lee Jae Wook`s character and his shift to a darker persona are believable,what isn`t is how quick and jarring the transition between strangers to long lost lovers occurs between our couple.Why?Because,putting aside everything else that happens with Naksu and her memory,knowing Jang Uk is realizing he`d never act the way he does in the first two episodes towards Bu Yeon.It is plot convenience,no doubts about it.In fact,their romance,brought to you by fate(that thing Hong Sisters love using when they can`t be bothered with a proper buildup) is as interesting and thrilling as watching paint dry.It is no longer the story OF TWO characters doing their best to prevail,it is a story of one overpowered individual feat his love who does something...sometimes.I deem Naksu a strong female character,even when she`s relegated to a role of a tutor to a spoiled brat.I don`t see this Naksu as strong.What sets them apart?Intent.No matter what you go through,if you`ve got a reason(Crown Prince shows that well),characters like Naksu set their mind in motion.What they don`t do is cling and wait on others.


And at what moment did I figure out where this drama was leading,you may ask?From the moment they decided to prolong Naksu`s memory loss and clumsily justify it once again.This decision undermined every,and I do mean every connection between her and other characters(not to mention using memory loss of all things,in a soul shifting show,is quite redundant,but whatever).

The alchemy,also.Where is it,bar last 2 episodes?Where`s the joie de vivre of our antagonist,Jin Mu?He`s barely in this,thanks to paper thin plot that feels more tacked on than your average Naruto filler episode.The biggest sin this sequel commits,is making me go from caring about all these people,to feeling indifferent to their death.What a feat to overcome.Characters that were once complex and rich,now read as flat and soulless.When it`s obvious the writers didn`t know what to do with them,they were unceremoniously killed off.

Just to clarify,I also think Season 1 has some plot conveniences and cracks.But it is nowhere as visible as it is here.

In conclusion,no amount of episodes,timing or changes in schedule can vindicate a sequel written with not much care or respect for your characters in mind.And while,of course,everyone can have their own taste (everyone`s different),the defiant side of me can`t help but scoff at this sequel`s success.I know it is petty,but seeing such an outcome in turn,tells Hong Sisters and the writing room that this is okay.You don`t have to try harder.We`re fine with this quality.

I love you Alchemy of Souls,but I see no light in this overwhelmingly muddy and dark sequel.You deserved better.

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New Female lead is dissappointing

Season 2 seems to become a complete fiasco because new female lead Go Yoon Jung simply can't act and it ruins whole show . In this season chemistry is completely missing between characters and relationships seems totally ridiculous. Those now missing features made the first season with Jung So min as female lead so enjoyable, instead of them, we now got ridiculous "fight scenes" which are so outdated and worn out in all Asian Dramas - they are as silly as bar fistfights in old American movies.
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10 episodes that should've been cut in 5

Let's just start with Season 1 was a 10 for me. It had ALL The exciting elements that YES finally S2 is here! And then it felt ..... draggy & flat, completely anti climatic. NO fault to the actors and I know people are complaining about the change of the FL. No chemistry etc. Personally I think the script is the problem. Naksu's character shouldn't have deteriorated to a sick love puppy that only in ep 8 did her original personality started to show. Progression was terrible!! If the story isn't there don't drag it out like what C dramas tend to do & just ended. Instead they filled it with flashbacks, blank stares, forced comic lines at the wrong times, and hot red birds ep 1-7.

S2 managed to recover the initial glory in ep 8-10 and ended with a semi satisfying ending but it should've been so much better. The cast did an amazing job regardless!

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Big Big Mistake and Big Big Let Down

I don’t think I have ever been so angry or upset over a TV series, as I am with Part 2 of Alchemy of Souls. What on earth were the famous sisters’ writing team thinking?

I will say that the special effects were top notch as usual. Of course, Part 1 was splendid in every way. So, why get a new female lead in - out of nowhere? Why? Removing the main female character played by Jung So-min, who was incredibly essential through out the entire first part … and who stole the show again and again with her fabulous acting, was simply abominable. Jung So-min’s character had wit, energy, determination, and great humour. Because So-Min is a fabulous actor., she stole every scene along with her co-partner Lee Jae Wook - and they played off each other perfectly. He was wonderful, of course, as always. They clicked. Chemistry.

You could tell they were really enjoying their roles. It was fabulous. The acting (of most of the cast members) was extremely good in Part 1 as well; the story was strong; the magical effects were amazing, and it had everything that was needed to be greatly entertained, and yet involved and, also, often touched by the passions, horrors, hatred and love in every way. I loved every second of Part 1.

When I heard that Jung So-min “might” not be returning in Part 2, I was immediately upset and irritated. A whole lot of “maybe, maybe not” nonsense came out, that was offensive to viewers and which was pitched again and again. What kind of games were the writers and producers playing with avid watchers of Part 1? Surely Jung SO-Min would be back!

Not so. Apparently they had decided that Nasku (played by a younger actress, Go Woon Jung) would take over the lead female role. Why on earth would they totally drop Jung So-min? They removed a fantastic actress and a fabulously written character right out of the story? Why? Except for weak hints in Part 2 … which I will not go into, as it might be seen as leaking information, nothing is really offered. It is as if Mu Deok had never existed in Part 1. Either way the wonderful actress as a main lead was gone.

And who did they add?

They added a character who meanders around after Uk, sulking, mooning about, and being very very dull. This young actor’s facial expressions are set mainly into a pursed lip of “wondering” and “unhappiness” or something vague that was incredibly irritating. Again … what were the writers thinking? No strong actress here. I wanted Mu Deok back immediately! I missed her completely.

I felt NO passion between these two leads in Part 2. None. Zip. Nada. Even Lee Jae Wook couldn’t show a pretended “love with deep passion” connection with his co-actor. At the end when they are trying very hard to look in “love,” it was cringemaking. Like wooden puppets. It was as awful as the goofy bizarre ending with a cat as big as an elephant suddenly appearing. But that is something else. Seriously...was that a hint of a part 3? Was that supposed to be a promise for more action in a Part 3?

I will not be watching Part 3 if the amazing Jung So-Min does not return, that’s for sure. This unjustified replacement of the wonderful character Mu Deok is so so frustrating. They chose an actress that looked a wee bit like Jung So Min. And younger. But not strong at all in the part. No passion. No intelligence and quick thinking. Little or weak humour. Dull.

A Bad Bad decision. Big Big Let Down.

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ALCHEMY OF SOULS S2 HAS A LOT OF LOOPHOLES

Alchemy of Souls season2 has a lot of loopholes and inconsistencies. Doesn't create remarkable impact unlike the first season. Focuses more on Jang Uk and Naksu lovey dovey moments/kissing scenes and a lot of parallel thingy due to her amnesia plot. They did not give justice to the most powerful priestess (real JBY) and eventually turned her role into somewhat villain. It also has a lot of confusing twist from how they revive Naksu soul and used JBY body. When regards to acting, GJY and LJW is just okay, compare to better acting of SoMin, MinHyun and other side cast.
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It does have a happy ending but still lacking something. Making Jang Uk possessed the ice tone and being the most powerful mage make it boring as no one can win/ fight against Jang Uk like how easy he killed Jin Mu and the rest of the Unanimous pips.
No thrilled and challenge for the main lead. As for Naksu regaining her memory, still lack in acting unlike the first FL. The only memorable scenes for me for S2 : So-I Seo Yul moment, Park Jin Maid servant Kim DoJu and Jin Hogyeong when we thought they died on the last episode and the relationship between Go won and his turtle.
And the fast phasing of the last 2 episodes..

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