Flor do Mal (2020)

It's a must watch

I haven't written any reviews about the drama and I felt the very need to write it. I binged watched the whole series and I have to say that the whole team of the drama( actors, director,writers everyone) have done a really brilliant job. The whole story is so well delivered , I liked how they told a bit of the past and gradually the things unfolded instead of investing entire 1 or 2 episodes just to tell the whole past and then making it boring. It kept me curious till the last moment. The plot was really interesting and it all made sense and was realistic. Also the do hyun so's family had an amazing chemistry. I fell in love with the main leads' characters. The series was really well balanced.

Leia Mais

Emotional tangled mess

Plot: A runaway suspect changed his identity and discovered the truth behind his family when his case was re-opened. It was a tangled mess that you can’t help and find out more. It was fast-paced initially then it became messy.

Acting: Everyone did an amazing job in portraying their characters and creating emotional scenes, although I think Lee Jun Ki went overboard with his acting(I guess, instructed by the director to make his character a bit evil-convincing for the viewers).

Music: Since it’s a thriller/suspense drama, there’s not much catchy or worth-remembering OST for me. Although the sound effects/bgm were appropriate for most scenes.

Rewatch Value: Not the type that I can rewatch as it was a heavy drama in a way that watching it again won’t give you the same suspense feeling since you already know what’s gonna happen.

Overall: 7 stars for acting and visuals. It’s not for everyone, especially if you are a fan of fluffy romance. It can be frustrating or boring for some. It wasn’t gripping or something that would keep you on your toes but I liked the fast-paced unfolding of the story.

Leia Mais

Love it! Would watch again!

This is definitely one, if not the best drama that I've seen.

Mystery and suspense but filled with romance. The story, acting and music was so amazing. Every episode was a rollercoaster of emotions. Once I reached a certain episode, I couldn't stop myself from watching the next one. It kept me in my toes.

I cried, I laughed, I swooned. It was heartwarming and heart wrenching. It touched me in so many ways. Even the music was unforgettable.

As a fan of happy ending, I'd love to see more scenes. Or at least, see the Lee Joon Gi and Moon Chae Won in another drama.

I wouldn't be able to forget this anytime soon.

Leia Mais

Hands down one of the best Korean dramas

From the first episode this got me hooked on. I really enjoyed that kind of plot twist of Do Hyun Soo's personality. I agree, it might be a bit bloody for some people in some scenes but you're on the edge of your seat every time. It's definitely the kind of show you don't come around every day, not even once a year. The 15th episode was a rollercoaster of emotions.

Acting: Lee Jun Ki never ceases to amaze me, he challenged himself a lot taking his role and did it flawlessly! Moon Chae Won was spectacular, the conflicts she had finding out the secrets of her husband were so good acted! Jung Seo Yeon (Eun Ha) played so good, she got me through a multitude of emotions. Kudos to all the actors, everyone did a fantastic job!

The OST was amazing: proof you didn't need tens of songs, you need few to make it memorable!

This is a drama to rewatch not only once, but twice, thrice.

Leia Mais

Season 2 Please?!

Around of applause for all the Actors and Actresses from Main to Supporting for they have Nailed it All!, production,
and Music adds goodness in it! Story and Scripts was very catching but there are some imperfections but nevertheless, it was a lovable and thrilling melodrama. It was very exciting to watched them as they have caught my heart whether it be sad, comedy or romance. I've noticed Moon Chae Won in the Good Doctor, she was pretty and very good in acting and I was very happy as well in her role here for she was very good always in all that she does, I saw her improved in her acting from the Nice Guy to Good Doctor and here. She was the reason why I able to watched this drama. Thanks I have watched this! This is so far her best kdrama oveerall! Lee Joon Gi also did very well in his lead role here. I first saw him in Hotel De Luna and I don't like his guest role there but in this drama he was perfect in bringing out his character with Moon Chae Woon. Noona, sister, was very pretty as well, and Reporter Kim was also nailed in His acting in Comedy and or Serious acts. Amazing! Hope there will be a season 2 for this drama! How they continue their lives after the finale and I was looking forward for the family dinner with Do hyun Su family(with Noona)! Reporter Kim and Noona what happened after this? Season 2 please?! :DDDDD

Leia Mais

One of the Best Dramas of 2020.

This is definitely one of the best Korean drama that I have ever watch. It's a literal roller coaster ride that would always leave you breathless in every episode to the point that a calm scene will scare the shit out of you. Really, don't expect an episode without chaos haha. You'd laugh, cry and feel the love in it. I was just really thinking that I'd watch it at a past time, you know. I didn't expect to get too attached to it since I just really found it interesting. But I never expected to be in too deep in it. Once I started, I never know how to stop myself from watching.

There are a lot of things that I really really love about this drama but I want this review as spoiler-free as possible because if you're thinking of watching it, then definitely go! No regrets, it's worth it, I swear. But please prepare tissues and prepare your heart.

One of my favorite thing in this drama is the trio. The Baek family. Baek Hee Seung, Cha Ji Won, and of course, the ever-lovable Baek Eun Ha. I really can't move on with their bond as a family. It feels heartwarming every time that they're complete on-screen and having a good time, but it's scary at the same time, you know. There's always this fear for what will happen in the next episodes and how would they overcome the struggles to come. You would really want to protect them as a family at all costs. They don't have to be vocal about how much they love each other because you could feel it in their actions. And I think that's one of the best things about it. There's no cheesy or over the top dialogues to express their love, their action speaks for it.

It is my first drama of Lee Joon Gi and I am beyond impress. I didn't expect him to be that good. And also Moon Chae Woon! They all nailed their characters. I couldn't think of any other fitting characters for their roles other than them. The emotions are there in their eyes. The pain, sorrow, struggle. I especially want to commend Joon Gi for his excellent act. I was so carried away with his acting. The two's chemistry is also... wow. I couldn't get over it. You would think they're really married haha. Special mention to Episode 11. Goodness, gracious. Their acting is truly phenomenal.

Let's talk about the plot. Wow. It was the first thing that really tickled my interest and I never regret picking it up. Most of the scenes would really leave you breathless, scared, and crying. The story was really unpredictable with every twist and turn. I love how their actions really reflected the scenes that happened. Also, the OSTs are so beautiful! I also love how they gradually unfold the past relationship of the two that made me connect with them even more.

Some might be disappointed with the ending, but it's just perfect for me-- or maybe almost. If they only give me few more scenes showing the family's bonding again then it would be perfect. For me, the ending was the right ending for all of them. Knowing everything that Hee Seung went through, if I am him, I think I would just also choose to forget it all. And I think it was just perfect timing for them to start anew. You know, it's time for him to love his family as him-- as who he really is and not someone else. I don't want him or anyone else to be haunted by the horrible past that they have gone through for months and years. I did complain at first, but gradually I realized that it's just the ending that they all deserve.

Well, that's all. I tried to make it as spoiler-free as possible haha. If you're planning to watch it, then go! You won't regret it, I swear. Truly one of the best Korean dramas of 2020.

Leia Mais

There will never be anything like it.

Quite literally the best show I have watched up till now.
I loved everything about it, every piece, every moment.
It is an extremely dynamic and intense story, the acting is incredible and honestly it tore me apart a million times just to put me back together again. (-Last episode, I'm talking about you).
I was loving it until the end brought in the memory loss trope. Whenever I encounter one of those I quite literally can't function. It hurts to think about the person someone once was, and how they have to start again. Quite literally, I was terrified. The ending did make me cry and feel so much heartbreak. But as much as I hated it, I loved it so much more.
In the end, the pain was worth it. Maybe it's because I haven't watched many impactful shows like this, but I truly believe it can't get better. I will never ever forget this. It will quite literally be in my mind forever.
I am so thankful for the existence of this piece of art, and the work of all the actors and everyone who put their heart and soul into this.
It was truly incredible. Honestly, probably my favourite forever. Beautiful.

Leia Mais

A must-see thriller

No words... Simply the best thriller so far. Loved everything from the story to the leads and the relationship between them. I really believed that the main lead was a killer in the first episode and as it progressed my entire perspective changed. I loved the cliff hangers... It kept me gripped till the end and I was always on the edge of my seat. The way the story progressed was smooth... All the unanswered questions were slowly answered as the story progresses. The pace was just right. The chemistry was too good. The leads played out their roles really well and their kid was just a cutie pie. The story was predictable in certain parts but still I really loved it. The concept was unique in many ways. In short... Really loved it. Highly recommended.

Leia Mais

Shout out to the Writer!

Stop whatever drama you are skipping through right now and watch this. When i tell you this storyline kept me coming back every week, it was like clockwork. The synopsis is up there, im not going through that.

The acting, the acting ohhhhh the acting. I haven't felt this emotionally attached to actors in a VERY LONG TIME, i legit had to come to grips with reality when it finished. From the adult actors to the child actors, this one was casted so well.

The music once again added to my Spotify playlist so i can CRY every day for the next few months and then every time i hear it again on shuffle.

Yes, i will watch this again - DEFINITELY.! But just like with Goblin i need to get over the lump in my chest from the series being over. Despite have over 100+ dramas on my "plan to watch" list, rewatching this series is PRIORITY NUMBER ONE!!!!

Lmk how you like it, was my rating accurate?

Leia Mais

I feel sorry for the people who watched it while it was airing

This is one of the most bingeable dramas I've ever watched! Every single episode ended in a brilliant suspenseful scene that forced me to click "next episode" right away. It took me two days to watch the whole thing and it could have taken me less time but I had to force myself to pause every now and then because the tension was making me go a little bit crazy.

The writer created this intriguing atmosphere since the very first episode and I really appreciated how the flashback scenes were introduced to us, seemingly at random, but that helped us create an image of the previous events (even if they were often misleading). This is one of those shows that you can't help but create your own theories but that will surprise you even if your theories were right! I guessed a couple things about the plot and the characters but somehow I always ended up being shocked at the way things had unfolded. I wasn't very satisfied with the last episode because it could be seen as a bit of a cliché but the last scene won me over so I guess I can overlook it haha

The characters... they were just brilliant. They all felt very real to me, even the "evil"ones and the ones that can be described as "monsters". I really liked how the show made me research about mental disorders and ended up teaching me quite a lot about the subject. That is the type of dramas that I like the most: the ones that I can take something from, other than the story.
Also, I think this is one of those shows that motivates an actor to be an actor. While watching this drama, I often thought about how difficult it must have been for literally every actor to bring these characters to life in a realistic way, since the plot isn't necessarily the easiest or most common. I was fascinated with this cast's ability to become these flawed characters and make us forget about their other previous roles. Personally, Lee Joongi is my favorite actor of all time and his character in Moon Lovers was very imprinted in my mind, and I was worried about not being able to get into this story as much. Oh boy, was I wrong! The guy is a genius. He surprises me every time and I know I can always trust him to pick amazing stories and characters. Do Hyun Soo's subtleties weren't easy to notice but they were ALWAYS there. I was living for his chemistry with Moon Chae Won (Cha Ji Won) and Seo Hyun Woo (Kim Moo Jin). I loved their development as characters and the ups and downs of their relationships. Kim Ji Hoon (Baek Hee Sung) gave me the CHILLS, in a way not a lot of other characters had done. In fact, he was one of the most shocking characters I've ever seen. I was strangely attracted to Do Min Seok in the same way a microbiologist is attracted to microbes LOL and our little Eunha was always a pleasure to watch and warmed my heart! Every actor deserves recognition for their brilliant job.
Oh! And one thing that surprised me was how similar the young actors were to their adult versions. Teenage Do Hyun Soo looks EXACTLY like adult Do Hyun Soo, and the same goes for Do Hae Soo! Great great great job, casting team!

It took me a while to clean my watchlist and pick up this drama (I wanted to fully focused on it) and honestly, I'm not mad I didn't start watching it while it was airing because I would have died every week waiting for it! Even though it took me a while to watch it, I already knew the OST "Feel You" because Lee Joongi is obsessed with that song (he played it during his live, it's in his posts and stories LMAO). And I have to say it might be on my top 3 favorite OSTS, next to When the Night Falls (While You Were Sleeping) and Will Be Back (Moon Lovers).

I always say investigation and thriller dramas aren't my thing but I've been lucky with the crime dramas I've chosen and thankfully I'm opening up to the genre. For people like me, I think Flower of Evil is one of the best bets you can make. Brilliant writing, characters that make you root for them until the end, intriguing until the last scene, always tricks you even if you think you know what's going to happen... Oh well, a masterpiece. And my favorite drama of 2020, for sure.

[THIS QUOTE MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS]

"In a village overshadowed by a demon named Do Min Seok, there isn't a single person who wasn't a sinner against Hyun Soo. When everyone was turning into monsters, the only human being left was Hyun Soo."

Leia Mais

Gripping from the first minute until the last!

STORY: I was enthralled by it as soon as it started and was unable to stop watching until the last episode (didn't help that every episode basically ended on a cliffhanger). I feel like almost every plot twist was an actual twist that I didn't expect, which is pretty rare. The story just kept unraveling, and I was excited to go along with the ride. There are two plots that are working throughout the drama: the action side and the emotion side, and they're both done so well. (My only qualm was with the last episode that seemed a bit trope-y, but it was an acceptable ending in my opinion.)

ACTING: Everyone did such a phenomenal job. I could really feel the emotions each character portrayed. I really want to give props to Lee Joon Gi though since he was did so well, even down to what I would consider to be microexpressions (watch his mouth!)

MUSIC: I think the music heightened the experience while watching it by adding to the emotions and drama of each scene.

REWATCH: There are certain moments that I wonder if I can catch a hint of if I rewatch it, but even though I generally do not rewatch shows, this one was done so well that I think it'd be interesting to watch again.

OVERALL: After the first episode, I instantly started recommending it to everyone. It's totally worth a watch. It does cause a lot of stress though as you try to unravel the mysteries and hope that everything turns out alright by the end. But it's a good type of stress because it shows how good the drama is to invoke these feelings in the viewer. I also love how they really used that ~1.25 hours of each episode to the fullest.

WARNINGS: Just in case it wasn't obvious what you're getting into, just know that you will see people be murdered, be bullied, be kidnapped, and be stalked (and more). There's some disturbing aspects to this show, so be aware of that going in!

Leia Mais