Review: The Atypical Family

THE SHORT VERDICT:

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.

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Review: It’s Okay To Not Be Okay

THE SHORT VERDICT:

A meaty, dark, whimsical melodrama that examines the difficulties faced by people suffering from trauma and mental illness, It’s Okay is not an easy watch at all.

There is lots to unpack, difficult feelings to feel, and even internal biases to examine. So if you’re looking for a fluffy rom-com, this is probably not for you, for right now.

However, it is remarkably satisfying to witness our characters’ journeys, because those journeys are teased out so organically, that all of the growth and progress feels earned and true.

Fantastic performances by our cast – with a special shout-out to Oh Jung Se for his impressively amazing interpretation of an autistic character – brings everything to life, and it’s not hard to get invested in our characters’ journeys.

There are a few bumps in the road, but overall, this proved to be a very satisfying watch.

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