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This was a talk heavy episode of Pinocchio, one that raises the stakes yet again for the price to pay to do the right thing. I’m not sure the drama will bring in new viewers this late in the game, … Continue reading
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I must be skewing towards mood for torment, how else to explain my excitement level going on up Pinocchio now that the two unholy mothers have been outed for their misdeeds to their progeny. It’s not that I want In … Continue reading
A few weeks away from recapping Pinocchio only heightens my appreciation for how thoughtful this drama is in having a meaningful execution of the main conflicts. In so many ways, the romance is one of the sweetest I’ve watched, yet … Continue reading
Some dramas are better watched than recapping as well as vice-versa. Pinocchio is the rare minority where I like both equally, it’s fun to watch live in the moment and the recapping yields tons of grist to mull over whether … Continue reading
I’m still mulling over the turn hard left direction Pinocchio took in the last episode 14. I’ve enjoyed all the twists and turns so far even if most of the events hinge on massive coincidences and what feels like three … Continue reading
Episode 13 of Pinocchio was a very noticeable dip in tension and energy, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing especially in the context of this particular story. Nothing was ever going to beat the gutwrenching actions and reactions of the … Continue reading
I feel so comfortable with the narrative direction of Pinocchio, with none of the usual worrying about the OTP’s current separation status or their professional aims ahead. The reason likely has to do with hyung Jae Myung, whatever magic sauce … Continue reading
Television boxtop ratings are still important but less so now that online streaming of television shows, not to mention the ease of DVR recording and other alternate forms of consumption. The changing landscape means the unlikelihood of K-dramas garnering 50% … Continue reading
I’m so delirious it’s not even funny. I was up all day then hopped on a fourteen hour flight only to land early morning and then spend another 12 hours up and about with family and friends. That’s nearly 48 … Continue reading
Grahhhhhh, the wait for a new episode of Pinocchio is driving me insane, along with the minutiae of wrapping things up at home and packing for a few weeks of vacation to Asia. I’ll use this opportunity to refresh the … Continue reading
After the horror trainwreck that was Dr. Stranger earlier this year, which actually did respectable ratings vis-a-vis all the prime time dramas in 2014, it’s such a relief to see Lee Jong Seok end his year on a high note. … Continue reading
I know K-dramas have been on a flower boy roll for the last few years, but recently I’ve really started noticing that all the leading men in K-dramas have gotten progressively taller and taller. Early Hallyu had quite a few leading … Continue reading
By all that is holy in dramaland it’s going to be a painful week to endure until the next episodes of Pinocchio. If this drama was already quite good, this week’s episodes vaulted it into truly excellent storytelling level. The quality isn’t … Continue reading