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Gripping show that ultimately falls flat
I don't really write reviews, but this drama had me thinking as soon as I finished it, and I really had to get my thoughts out.First, the positives. Death's Game is a gripping show. It hooked me from beginning to end, and I binged the entire show in one sitting. The acting is phenomenal, although Death was a little one note, but what can you really do when playing the immortal personification of death itself? The serial killer subplot in particular was probably my favorite part of the entire show, but I mostly consume crime related dramas so that's no real surprise.
So, the negatives. Death's Game takes a very reductivist attitude to suicide in a way that bothered me quite a bit. If you boil down the main message the show seems to be trying to convey, it's essentially "Be grateful you're alive, your death would hurt the people around you." Or even something like "Keep living and trying just as the ones before you, look how hard others have it compared to you."
The sin Death spoke of very early on in the show is revealed to be Yijae not even thinking of how he hurt his mother (and Jisu, although Death only really seems to focus on Yijae's mother). Should Yijae have considered how his actions would affect those around him? Probably, but suicidal people are not in the frame of mind to be thinking of others. If you have reached the point in life where you are seriously considering jumping off of a building, you need psychiatric care, not the personification of Death cuffing your ear and telling you you're ungrateful and selfish. Death's trials were entertaining and made for a good story, but the ending really left a bad taste in my mouth, even if it was technically a happy ending.
One last thing, which is probably nitpicky but I'm writing this, so I might as well. Jisu's death was a part of a series of dominoes falling that led to Yijae getting his second chance. Yijae waking up and getting that second chance essentially means she will never be there to be hit by the psychopath (I honestly forget his name). This means the series of events changes, so Yijae will never get his second chance? Or will Jisu still die just as she did? Did the things Yijae do as others still happen, or do they not since he did not jump? Which means psychopath man 1 and 2 are still out there? I love time travel fiction. Unfortunately it is rarely done well, due to the nature of the concept. Time travel is incredibly difficult to write well due to the plot holes and impossibilities that always emerge. This show is no different, and I think the ending is so brief because the writer knew this. You are meant to take the ending as a happy moment and immediately move on, since thinking about it for even 5 minutes makes it fall apart.
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Good message, but little character development
Starting this show, you will be left a little confused, but it progresses very fast, making the show very binge-worthy. However, even after watching everything, I feel like the character development is very poor, not taking into account the last episodes, it is almost non-existent. The character shares some valuable insights in the meaning of life and why we should always try, bur at some point it got very repetitive and death's arrogant personality did not make it a lot better. What I was hoping for was a little bit more character development, although it seemed like the Choi Yeejin learned his lesson, he did not really seem to progress and that made me very frustrated.Apart from that, it is quite a masterpiece, seeing how the story gets clearer and clearer with every episode, therefore I highly recommend to watch it, especially if you like mystery!
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I thought it was gonna be an intense thriller but it was actually very heartwarming?
The line-up for the actors was insane. Everyone did their role so well where every death had a completely different vibe and lesson to be learnt. I was also amazed by how smart yee jae was while going through the lives. The transition from him being a high school student to the MMA fighter was my favourite cause Lee Jaewook and Yoo Insoo were so good. And of course Kim Jaewook and Kim Jihoon in the same frame AMAZING!!Plot wise actually very simple to follow it felt like i was watching a drama that is teaching us lessons more than a thriller show. Some of the thriller scenes were lol funny cause the CGI looked so weird haha but other than that it was a good show!
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interesting plot
8,4/10. Plotnya menarik tapi sensasi thrilling-nya kurang bgt, yg feelnya dapet cuma pas bagian detektif an jihyung sama jung gyuchul. Untuk acting ga mengecewakan sih soalnya castnya udh pada mantep bgt ??? ada beberapa sinematografi yg aku suka, selebihnya biasa aja. CGI-nya kurang........ MAAF.... eps akhir agak ga nyangka sih dia bakal reinkarnasi jadi ibunya, gokil. Part ini menurutku yg paling sedih, sama waktu dia reinkarnasi jd gunwoo pas ketemu jisu (((banjir air mata))) endingnya GANTUNG,,, smoga s2 nya ga lama2. Takut kburu lupa bjir sama plotnya ? OHYA dari series ini banyak juga pelajaran idup yg bisa diambil, jadi sebenernya ok aja buat ditonton ????????Esta resenha foi útil para você?
2023's best show and for indian audice ( banao to asa show banao warna rhne do?)
This will be 2023's best show I watched I thought My Demon was going to be the best show but now after watching this I'm totally sour this is the best show for 2023 I don't know why people give him less rating than 10, this show gives Super Chilling action and also differents story that keeps entertaining his audience.this show is perfect for fans of action, thriller, and fantasy genres.
creators did an excellent job of how they show the element of life and death it gives a very different view of what death is like.
It makes a thrilling and engaging viewing experience. each cast gives a memorable performance for their role you will love it.
overall this series a pervoking and keeps you on the edge of your seat.
I know I did not do a very good job reviewing it but all i want to say is you won't regret it,
it's a must-watch
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It was offensive. Did not like this drama
The story was mediocre at best. The drama made Death more powerful than God when Death is a mere transition from your physical body at the end of your life. The use of a gun for Choi Yi Jae to die every time he assumes the life of another person is so jarring to the senses and it takes on a violence that I find too extreme. It was painful to watch.What's up with the different characters he had to take? He made a personal choice to end his life and to make him realize he made a mistake through all those characters is kinda too late. For me, it was just a lazy writer's way of creating a story from a very weak premise.
Death has no control over man because man was created by God and granted free will. As the bible stated, "that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, [39] Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God..."
I have watched numerous depictions of death and they were good like "Meet Joe Black" but this drama was just too unreal for my taste.
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Part 1 is Top Notch
I have thoroughly enjoyed the first four eps. The acting has been TOP NOTCH and the drama has made a lot of changes away from the webtoon that makes me enjoy the characters, and overall, the story more. Compared to the webtoon, I disliked the main character and all the other characters. I mainly read it because the story intrigued me and I wanted to know how it ended. In the show, though, they really make you want to give most of them a hug.I also love how this show is taking a very serious issue in Korea (and around the world) and showing the aftermath of suicide. As someone who has had a loved one attempt suicide, this show has really expressed how I felt about it and it’s nice to share that with my loved one as well. First two episodes we see our lead being totally selfish and not seeing the bigger picture but the 3rd and 4th episode really hones in on the aftermath of that loss and changes our lead.
Can’t wait to see how this plays out.
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REGRET WILL ALWAYS COME AT THE END
If you choose to commit suicide, please watch this series ... this series is an illustration that "REGRET WILL ALWAYS COME AT THE END"The only thing I have to say is everyone and I emphasize it "EVERYONE" must watch this series atleast once. It's not very lengthy it won't take so much of your time but you'll learn something so great, and I think anyone who watches will have their own different take on it (ik it'd be beautiful), but I would say again this is something everyone should watch once.
I loved it and I feel so different and grateful for everything.
There's alot of Moral of this drama
No matter how hard is your life don't commit suicide, value your life, there's no second chance, You don't think about others around you how everyone care's for you.
Everyone have problem in their life no one is happy
Be strong (stop yourself from getting bullied by others)
You want to be like someone else (But they are also suffering from crisis)
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well….
they left out a lot of good characters. the serial killer, the live streamer just to name a few. it’s like they condensed 4-5 characters into 1….ugh. read the webtoon first, it’s so much better. I also think if you read the webtoon first , you will have a clue what is going on. this is a VERY watered down version of the webtoon. of course Seo In Guk is perfection! but then again? when is he not? The actors are pretty but to get the full effect of this, you have to read it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ also….death had blond hair……Esta resenha foi útil para você?
oh. my. gosh.
I felt the pain and adrenaline throughout the whole show and all I can say was that was crazy and I can’t wait for the next episodes to come out. It feels like I’ve been rating all the shows a 10 recently because everything is so good but this is on another level. I feel this show so deeply and it truly is a masterpiece. Not only is the acting unbeatable but the story, the songs, the CAST everything is amazing. I went into this show expecting it to only be good because of the vast cast, but the story is executed so well it’s crazy. I thought having only 8 eps would be too short but even within these 4 episodes I think it is a very smart move and would 100% recommend this to everyone. Go watch it now!!!Esta resenha foi útil para você?
Darker, Edgier and Twistier than your Average KDrama!
First things first, these 4 eps are not the entire show and the last concluding part will come early next year which will finish the story. We should keep our expectations in check knowing fully that this is only half of the show and MY GOD ITS SHOCKING! to say the least.The last time I experienced something like this was when I watched "Extracurricular" (2020) on Netflix which was as darker and grittier as this show apart from some dark humour. This show although having the trope of dying again and again and realizing the meaning of life and death which has been explored excruciatingly a large number of times in Western media but still seems like a fresh premise in the currently cliched webtoon KDrama adaptation market we have been getting lately.
The story has vibes of famous Final Destination movies and will keep you on the edge as to how the heck our protagonist is going to kiss death each time in either a shocking or a dark way. For the second half of the story, the stage is set for even more dramatic storytelling which I can't wait for anymore.
Coming to the action (which has been choreographed like big budget high-octane thriller movie) and production scale of this drama, you can very well see that it's a big project having several A-Listers in small and supporting roles. Seo In Guk as the main character is impressive in emotional scenes and on the other hand though briefly but Park So Dam looks perfect as the personification of "Death" itself. Go Youn Jung looks stunningly beautiful as always but the scene-stealer performance was given by my one and only current favourite actor Lee Do Hyun. This guy can do nothing wrong nailing every character in every drama ever! (Note: I could be a little biased for him so please my apologies for overhyping in advance!)
The twists and turns of the story in which there is a subtle connection between each reincarnation make it very fascinating and unique! Although, short the 4 eps of the show have captivated my mind like no other KDrama this year and eagerly waiting for the remaining part next year.
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An impressive cast but disgusting message
I don't usually write reviews but this was seriously shocking. I was really excited to watch this after seeing the cast lineup. I've watched a lot of K-Dramas about death and the grim reaper (it's a pretty popular trope) and overall like dark media. However, I'm extremely disappointed after having started the show. As mentioned in the show, South Korea has one of the highest suicide rates in the world. The series starts off strong, acknowledging the issues of finding a job in Seoul and the lack of support for those unemployed. The main character suffers for 7 years after working multiple part time jobs, witnessing the death of a man, failing multiple interviews, losing the love of his life, being scammed out of his money and kicked out of his home, he ends up with nothing and no one. This leads him to commit suicide. Instead of giving this topic the sensitivity and maturity that it needs, the writers blew it all by shoving religious ideology into the show. They go on and on about how suicide is a sin and how he deserves to go to hell for just that even though the main character lived an honest life and was a victim. The main character keeps asking what he's done to deserve to be tortured for eternity and Death just keeps telling him it's because he committed suicide. There was no reason for them to dick-ride abrahamic religions with this appalling message. Instead of teaching empathy towards those lost to suicide, they're promoting complete apathy and hostility. There are plenty of great kdramas who have handled this topic tastefully unlike this one. Don't waste your time getting force fed religious propaganda in what's supposed to be a show for the general public.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
