Another year, another year end review. For me the year end review contextualizes the dramas watched on three levels – its own merits, how it stacks up against its compatriots, and how the year measures up against previous years. If I wanted to add an additional intangible factor, then it would be how happy or frustrating it was for me to watch each of this year’s basket of drama offerings. If I wanted to be lazy, everything can be reduced to either “was it any good?” and “did I like it?”, but that doesn’t actually capture the nuance in explaining why I hold my opinion about certain dramas. There wasn’t a single drama that matched my previous drama watching years’ sheer level of obsession, but I chalk that up to a more mature palate rather than any decrease in quality. If I had to make a sweeping generalization then 2012 is indeed a trail mix where I picked out the delicious raisins and chocolate chips and left the cashews and peanuts for someone else to enjoy. Continue reading
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While I found TW-drama Love Forward really really boring and checked out after a few episodes, I did think the cast had great chemistry. I just didn’t like any of the characters, and found the story strangely odd and dull. The … Continue reading
Now that Office Girls has wrapped up stupendously, all cute and no head hurting angst required, it’s time to see if Love Forward can continue the SETTV streak of wins. A drama about two best friends from completely different backgrounds … Continue reading
Love Forward with Amber Kuo and Tammy Chen is gearing up for its premiere in two weeks and the first teasers are finally out. I really love what I’ve seen so far. The music is lovely, the scenes are shot … Continue reading
The first poster for Love Forward with Amber Kuo and Tammy Chen is out, and I think I am in love. With the poster, that is. It just taps into the girly girl in me, with the pretty pink hued … Continue reading