Although I Am Not a Hero (2024)

Grace and bok dong hee + things I hated for no reason (maybe)

When I started watching this drama i didn't have very high expectations because the title sounded boring and this isn't a drama that I usually watch but surprisingly I really loved it. I loved the chemistry of the ml and how the girl was "villain". The story was interesting but it was too slow sometimes. Because of that I don't think I can rewatch it very easily.
There is still few things I didn't really like. I hated how they make the dead wife be the bad person who cheated him, blamed her child for being born and make I na hate herself. and I know that they wanted to make room for the main lead but still she didn't deserve that. And then there is the mom she is terrible person and u can't make me think otherwise yes she can see future and it can be traumatic (her dad's death) but still she was mean for her own children she make bok dong hee hate herself for liking to eat and she didn't support her dream to be model and she beat her son when he was little (I think I don't know if I remember correctly) she also was bad wife for her husband who did all the work on the house and take care of her. Next thing I loved and hated same time grace and bok dong hee they were amazing I loved their chemistry and they should have ended together like they build the chemistry and relationship but they didn't do anything with it like why and then they just added the uncle there like here's ur husband like I had never seen them even talk it was so random she should ended up with grace they were my favorite couple. (I really loved the series still)This is all I could think of for now and sorry if there's lot of writing mistakes and other mistakes. I watched it in English so I maybe haven't understand everything correctly. Please tell me if there is mis information. thank you for reading what I have to say:)

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Marvel Meets Parasite & Kdrama fantasy

Take Marvel, Moving & Parasite together, add a dash of Kdrama fantasy & you'll get A Typical Family. Brilliant plot, genius ending.

A very Atypical drama. Gave away few plot spoilers already if you are watching with interest.

It's been tagged as romantic show on Netflix while the first 2 episodes are quite intriguingly mysterious vibes. It's a family of super heroes in their slump era with lots of back stories to unfold and to their further misfortune they're being surrounded by con artists who I believe also has some kind of super powers or something they're hiding.

Overall, a fantasy show like vibes with quite a promising start Maybe Moving kind or maybe Marvel kind. The ML has a unique time slip superpower as well as the other members of family.

Intrigued me enough to continue so let's see how it unfolds.

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The hold this drama has on me needs to be studied.

This drama got to me, okay. To demonstrate how much it Got Me, I can tell you that when I finished watching it I immediately started rewatching.

There are two pivotal, wrenching moments in this drama that illustrate the magic of this story and the emotional impact it had for me:
- The end of episode 5, when Gwiju finds Dahae locked in the room and she thinks: “a hope I didn’t deserve quietly emerged in my heart.”
- The climax of the finale, when he finally saves her from the fire and tells her: “This isn’t the end, it’s the beginning” — knowing he will die in the next moment.

These two moments, besides being traumatically romantic, encapsulate what this story is about — healing and transformation. In just 12 episodes The Atypical Family delivers satisfying character arcs for virtually its whole ensemble, and it says that redemption and healing from your past traumas is possible. This is exemplified perhaps by Gwi-ju’s character: a man who starts the series shutting himself off from the world because he is unable to cope with his failures; only after letting go of his endless grief, repairing his relationship with his family and daughter, and making the choice to love again, does he reach self-actualisation and becomes the person he longed to be since he was a boy — a hero who can save someone’s life. This is a masterclass of a character arc.

I can say the same for Dahae, an actually complex female lead who in any other kdrama would be portrayed as a conniving bitch villain; this drama actually says that in spite of her crimes, she deserves to find a family who loves her, and she deserves to be saved.

That is in essence the message of the drama — we do deserve to be saved from a burning building, and start again.

My one and only beef with this drama is the fat suit — as other reviewers have expressed, it is disappointing that kdramas still won’t cast plus-size actors. This arguably diminishes what is otherwise a beautiful character arc about Donghee finding self-acceptance and learning to fly again.

Still, on the whole, this drama left an indelible imprint; there are moments from this that I will probably remember forever.

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O final é feliz, mas bem corrido

Amei esse dorama, pra qm não entendeu na apresentação ela já estava grávida mas provavelmente era o início da gestação então a mesma poderia não saber. Como teve um salto de 5 anos não mostrou a gestação. Mas ali deu pra entender que não teve corpo no presente pq o filho deles buscou ele no passado a 18 anos atrás e levou ele direto para o futuro. Quando o filho já tinha 5 anos.
A única coisa que não gostei foi não ter mostrado o encontro dele com a filha, ela precisava disso e ele também. Fora isso achei muito bom.
Gostei muito do desenvolvimento dos personagens, principalmente da família. A prota foi essencial, ela devolver a vontade de viver da família, uniu todos. Vou sentir saudades.

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One time watch worthy

What I liked:
-Interesting Plot:"Aytical Family" weaves a captivating storyline that keeps viewers engaged from start to finish. The narrative intricacies are compelling and draw you into the characters' lives.

- **Second Couple (Teen Couple):** The dynamics of the teen couple were particularly enjoyable. Their youthful romance brought a refreshing contrast to the more serious main plot.

- **No Excessive Twists:** Unlike many dramas that rely heavily on convoluted twists and turns, "Aytical Family" maintained a straightforward storyline. This approach kept the drama believable and easy to follow, enhancing the viewing experience.

**What I Didn't Like:**

- **Bit Slow:** At times, the pacing felt a little sluggish. Certain scenes dragged on longer than necessary, which occasionally affected the overall momentum of the drama.

Overall, "Aytical Family" is a solid drama with an engaging plot and charming characters. Despite its slower pace at times, it remains an enjoyable watch, particularly for those who appreciate a balance between drama and romance without an overabundance of plot twists.

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Senti falta dos 16 episódios

Logo de início já digo que o drama é bom, com um conceito bom, atuações boas e um bom desenvolvimento de personagens.
Acredito que o que me faz ficar relutante em dar uma nota maior, é que talvez não esteja acostumada com o ritmo de um drama de apenas 12 episódios. Isso fez com que eu sentisse que algumas coisas aconteceram rápido demais, ao mesmo tempo que outras se tornaram repetitivas, sendo resolvidas às pressas nos dois últimos episódios.

A premissa do drama é a seguinte: Uma família misteriosa, cujos membros possuem poderes, entra em contato com uma mulher misteriosa, que parece ser a chave para os problemas atuais da família.
Cada membro é diferente e interessante. Com seus traumas e dificuldades a serem superadas (dificuldades e traumas que os fizeram incapazes de usar seus poderes).

Sobre os membros da família Bok:

Bok Gwi-ju: Um dos maiores protagonistas do drama. Tem o poder de voltar no tempo, a partir de uma memória feliz de seu passado. Porém, não é capaz de alterar os fatos, sendo apenas um espectador. No entanto, ele se torna incapaz de usá-los após desenvolver depressão, visto que, após a perda da sua esposa e da incapacidade de salvar seu amigo, se vê em um profundo desespero e falta de perspectiva. Tudo isso começa a mudar a partir do momento em que a Da-He entra em sua vida, fazendo com que ele se apaixone por ela. Seus poderes começam não só a voltar, mas também a evoluir.

Do Da-He: Acredito que ela seja a protagonista principal, considerando que todas as coisas começam a se desenrolar com a sua chegada. No início, ela se apresenta como uma mulher inocente, doce e misteriosa. No entanto, se revela uma golpista, que vê em Bok Gwi-ju seu terceiro alvo. Seu plano (e o de sua família) é seduzir e casar com Gwi-ju, visando a fortuna da família Bok. Apesar de ter me sentindo bem desconfortável com seus avanços (que surpreendentemente deram certo, e bem rápido), era possível notar que no fundo, ela era uma mulher de bom coração. Inclusive, nós descobrimos que ela só estava aplicando golpes por conta da dívida de seu pai falecido à sua mãe postiça, que era uma agiota.

Bok Dong-he: A irmã mais velha de Gwi-ju. Ela tem o poder de voar, mas se torna incapaz de usá-lo por conta de sua obesidade. Dong-he é uma personagem muito interessante e com uma personalidade forte, que foi bem explorada. Ela se revelou muito perspicaz e inteligente, nunca se deixando enganar pela atuação de Da-he. A princípio, ela parece ser apenas obcecada por dinheiro, sem se preocupar com a família. Mas à medida que vamos conhecendo melhor a personagem, vemos que ela genuinamente se importa.

Bok Man-hm: A matriarca da família. Ela tem o poder de sonhar com o futuro, mas se encontra incapaz de utilizá-lo por conta de sua insônia. É através dela que Da-he consegue se introduzir no círculo familiar da família Bok. No início, ela gosta muito da Da-he (já que ela era a única que conseguia faze-la dormir) e tenta a todo o custo arranjar o casamento dela e Gwi-ju, alegando que ela era a salvação da família. Desde o primeiro episódio podemos ver que sua maior preocupação é manter sua linhagem e seus poderes "ativos". Não há muita coisa sobre o passado dela.

Eom Soon-gu: O pai da família. Ele não possui poderes (já que eles são passados pela linhagem da esposa). Desde o início se apresenta como um homem compreensivo e dedicado à família, principalmente à sua esposa. Não tenho muito a dizer a respeito dele.

Bok I-na: Filha de Gwi-ju e sua falecida esposa. A I-na é provavelmente a minha personagem preferida do drama. É uma menina de 13 anos que, no início, é extremamente isolada e tem uma péssima relação com o pai. Sabendo da obsessão da avó pelos poderes dos membros da família, esconde o seu, que é o de ler mentes ao olhar nos olhos das pessoas. Por conta disso, está sempre usando óculos e com a cabeça baixa. I-na teve um desenvolvimento de personagem excelente, e uma das melhores partes do drama foi ver a restauração de seu relacionamento com o pai.

Fiquei confusa em alguns momentos do drama, por conta das idas e vidas do Gwi-ju ao passado (tinham coisas que já eram passado pra Da-he, mas que ainda não eram pra ele). Mas a linha do tempo é bem construída e não deixa furos. O maior problema pra mim foi justamente a falta de tempo para o desenvolvimento de algumas coisas, principalmente de uma maior dinâmica familiar.
Achei que o relacionamento dos protagonistas evoluiu rápido demais, dadas as circunstâncias, enquanto outras coisas foram arrastadas até os últimos episódios, só para serem resolvidas às pressas. Isso fica gritante no tocante ao relacionamento da Da-He com sua mãe adotiva. Ela a grande vilã durante a maior parte do drama, tendo explorado a Da-he por meio de um contrato assinado no dia da morte do pai dela. No final, ela é simplesmente jogada como uma mulher que se preocupa genuinamente com a filha adotiva, após tantas situações que demostravam o contrário.

O final não me agradou muito. Nem sempre sou fã de time skips, que infelizmente é o caso aqui. O Gwi-ju fica 5 anos desaparecido após voltar no passado e salvar a Da-He, e volta literalmente no último minuto. Não entendi muito bem qual foi a real causa dessa volta, já que fica um pouco ambíguo se ele voltou por conta própria ou se seu filho (com a Da-he) o traz de volta. Caso seja o primeiro caso, é interessante pensar que o menino precisou nascer pra salvar o pai. Mas acho que pessoalmente preferiria ver eles como uma família feliz nos minutos finais (considerando que temos uma sensação de incerteza e ansiedade desde o início do drama).

O drama foi bom, mas não acho que foi um dos melhores do ano, como vi muitos afirmando. Gostaria muito que tivesse uma segunda temporada que explorasse devidamente a árvore genealógica e os poderes da família Bok. Acredito que se o enfoque fosse de fato o laço familiar, eu poderia ter gostado mais, já que mais pra frente, a sensação é de que isso acaba ficando em segundo plano e se apresenta sem o devido desenvolvimento. Não me entendam mal, eu gosto de um bom romance. O problema é que aqui, alguns plots foram perdidos em prol de outras dinâmicas.

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Lost powers & con artist

Well, this was interesting to begin with, then annoying only to end exasperating stupid.

This year, I have been dropping k dramas as if they were hot potatoes. Moreover, about a month ago, I went into a serious drama slump, going from watching at least three episodes a day in the week and triple that on the weekends to barely half an episode a day. Actually, nothing grabs my fancy any more and I am finally rediscovering the joys of reading.

What do you get when you mix Marvel superhero films with a con artist series like Leverage? You get this minus fun which equals a waste of time!

The premise is interesting: superpowers lost due to modern time diseases like depression, greed, food. In comes a con artist who wants to con them out of their fortune but she falls for the depressed son. The plot unfortunately takes itself too serious and starts veering into serious territory, which is a wrong way to go. They should have kept it light instead of going for healing and turning the new leaf. Most of the characters are annoying, starting with the main couple. He is depressed and therefore unkempt with a very bad haircut. But even when he is happy again, the very bad haircut remains a very bad haircut. He has absolutely no chemistry with the FL. The actress manages to pull of a rather credible teen in spite of being over 30! Kudos for that! The rest of her character is steeped in contradictions: is she sincere or is she lying? She's been working off the debt her dead father contracted with a loan shark for the past 13 years. The loan shark is a horrible cruel person who deserves a serious punishment but all she gets is a redemptive sob story arc and now she is the kindest soul alive. As usual, korean parents are not painted in favourable light.

What made this drama watchable are the support characters: the kid (amazing actress!), the sister (deliciously bitchy) and the taciturn uncle (kinder than he looks).

The story managed to draw a few laughs especially the main couple's date under the surveillance of the uncle: "Do you feel happy now?"

The last ten minutes of the drama are rage inducing: he can finally be seen by everyone (why?) when he goes to the past so what does he do? Does he save the person eh couldn't before? Of course not: he just stares at him with teary eyes while saying nothing for a very long time! Does he save the girl? Yes but before saving her, he spends a long time talking to he in the fire instead of jumping to safety and then talking. How stupid can you be?!?!? I guess they needed that to introduce their son. But again, is she an idiot to send her 5 year old son look for his father in the fire? They came out unscathed but still....

There was another thing I liked about this drama: the unusual end credits song, it was really original! And last but not least, I was blow away by the way they filmed the obese version of the sister: it was the most believable foam suit I have ever seen and the actress managed to portray an overweight person credibly. Well done!

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In general I liked it a lot.

At first I thought it was just going to be a fantasy drama but it's more than that.

I liked that it was short and that it told you a very concise story. It is well written in such a way that time travel does not become a difficult knot to understand, the other powers are well explained so that you do not get lost with them.

I liked everyone's acting, the side stories were developed well and also had a purpose and a happy ending.

I liked that the characters grew a lot and you identify with them a little, they warm your heart.
What I didn't like so much was the "mom" who owned the sauna, I feel that she left her role as antagonist very quickly, she changed her mind and sides very quickly, I felt that the efforts of the other characters were in vain

The ending was a bit bold but they pulled it off well, it's a good ending.

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Atypical Storytelling in a Typical K-Drama Setting

Unlike typical K-dramas, this story takes a unique approach by focusing on a superpowered family dealing with everyday issues that impact their abilities. With the addition of a found family of swindlers, they navigate challenges and save each other.

Initially, it took me a while to fully engage with this drama due to its slow pacing. The setup for each character was unusually lengthy, with excessive flashbacks. What kept me invested was the exceptional cast, as everyone acted well and none of the characters were annoying. I especially liked Park So Yi, who played Bok I-na. This young actress is full of potential and truly shined in this role.

The last three episodes were incredibly satisfying, tying everything together with an expected yet fitting ending. My only wish is that they had spent a bit more time on the finale. All characters had strong development and conveyed meaningful morals. Overall, this was a good and decent watch for me.

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Not your typical time travel story

The Atypical Family is incredibly well written with complex characters who change and grow in surprising ways. Though many of the characters are morally gray the show's lens is deeply humanistic and you'll grow to care for these very flawed human beings. The show's central message is don't regret the past or worry about the future, live in the present and love the people close to you.

Time travel is handled very differently in this show than in dramas like Lovely Runner and Twinkling Watermelon. In those shows, time travel creates different timelines and it is possible to change the past and the future. But The Atypical Family is more like the film 12 Monkeys, which has a single closed time loop. It's not possible for the time traveler to change the past or the future because their actions simply cause events that were going to happen anyway.

The closed time loop turns this into a very Buddhist story. Buddhism puts a huge emphasis on the idea of non-attachment, which means letting go of what you can't control and focusing on the present moment. There is also the central idea of loving-kindness, viewing yourself and those around you with compassion, generosity and empathy.

Gwiju starts out from a place of: I need more control, I need to control my own destiny. He wants to change his past and future and it's his repeated failures to do so that turn him into a depressed alcoholic. But after Dahae enters his life, he gradually realizes that he can't change his fate but he can change how he reacts to that fate. He can become a more loving and responsible person no matter what has happened in the past or what will happen in the future.

Gwiju isn't the only person who has to learn this lesson. Dahae needs to detach from the idea that she can avoid the pain of her traumatic past by manipulating and controlling the men she scams and instead embrace her found families. Dong Hee needs to detach from the idea that her weight has anything to do with whether or not she can fly and instead allow herself to eat joyfully and be happy. Bok Eomma needs to detach from the idea that her prescient dreams will keep her and her family safe and stop using them to control people. And even Ina needs to detach from both her fear of her mind reading powers and her belief that those powers can be used to manipulate people into giving her friendship and understand that she is a loveable and worthwhile person.

I think it's this emphasis on detachment and acceptance that truly sets Atypical Family apart from other time travel stories. What's amazing is that despite a philosophy that sounds like it would lead to stagnant, boring storytelling, the drama is absolutely gripping and the last half hour is hugely cathartic. I cried buckets at the end.

In addition to the amazing writing and the interesting philosophy of the drama, I have to shout out the acting performances which are uniformly great. Special mentions for Jang Ki Yong in his first post-military drama; Chun Woo Hee for portraying a morally ambiguous female lead and making us care about her; Park So Yi for more than holding her own with the adult actors; and Claudia Kim for humanizing a character who could've been an offensive caricature.

I also have to mention the amazing cinematography and the OST which is phenomenal, probably the most sophisticated OST I've ever heard in a drama.

There are very few things I disliked about this drama but many people struggle with the FL's behavior in the early episodes, as well as the ML's neglect of his daughter due to alcoholism and trauma. There are also a lot of people who don't understand the time travel rules in this universe and had trouble understanding the ending. I even made graphics to explain it: https://x.com/daebakpodcast1/status/1800000910699147378

Verdict: So far this is my favorite drama of the year and one of my favorite dramas ever.

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