At its best, Show offers a moody, intriguing setup, with flashes of tension and atmosphere that hint at something sharper and more cohesive underneath.
However, the overall execution feels uneven and under-thought-through, with character beats and plot developments that don’t always land with the weight or clarity they need, especially in the final stretch.
Not without its moments, but ultimately more stylish than substantive, and less satisfying, the closer you look.
This is a case of Show living up to the hype.
Everything about this show, from the writing, to the direction, to the delivery, speaks so deeply, of genuine tenderness, and I just love how it all comes together, to become something that’s even greater than the sum of its (already impressive) parts.
Our story is simple and approachable, yet so profound in its humanity and compassion, that one cannot help but find it affecting.
Our entire cast is fantastic, but in my opinion, our core cast, IU, Park Bo Gum, Moon So Ri and Park Hae Joon truly stand out, playing our OTP in different timelines. They deserve all of the awards, and then some. 🥲
A masterpiece that’s well worth your time.
When Show is at its best, it’s very interesting to watch, largely because it feels refreshing and different, from its drama peers.
From its premise, to the way Show weaves its story, I found this quite delightful, once I got more used to Show’s offbeat, slightly melancholic, rather deadpan sort of vibe.
Unfortunately, I personally feel that Show is not at its best, in its last stretch, and could have done a lot better, in managing the development of our characters and their relationships.
On balance, though, Show has enough merit, that I don’t regret checking it out.