THE SHORT VERDICT:
Some viewers think that this show is brilliant, with its spotlight on the Korean education system, and the effect that it has, on all the players, including students, parents, and teachers.
Other viewers feel that this show is boring and slow-moving, and not worth their drama hours.
Still other viewers think that this show had flickers of promise, but ultimately didn’t live up to that promise, because it was inconsistent in its thematic focus.
I’m in the third camp, just so you know. But really, the only way to know whether this one will end up working for you, is to give it a try.
My advice: You’ll likely know pretty early if you love this one. If you don’t love it right away, better to walk away early, than try to make it work. (Take it from someone who’s been there. 😅)
