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5.9
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  • Português (Portugal)
  • 한국어
  • Русский
  • English
  • País: South Korea
  • Tipo: Drama
  • Episódios: 104
  • Exibido: Jan 22, 2024 - Jun 14, 2024
  • Exibido em: Segunda, Terça, Quarta, Quinta, Sexta
  • Original Network: KBS2
  • Duração: 40 min.
  • Pontuação: 5.9 (scored by 126 usuários)
  • Classificado: #77617
  • Popularidade: #9163
  • Classificação do Conteúdo: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

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A twisted take on the red string of fate: the tragic irony of the two sisters.

I know rating it a 10 is crazy (perhaps fitting after all) - but this review is a big hear me out. While I watched Elegant Empire as my first daily drama and would rate it a 9 at most (objectively), I have multiple reasons to rate this so high. I prefer to not set my expectations too high for daily dramas despite them being addictive, but I was sort of actually blown away. The cast and characters can easily evelate a drama to an objective 10 in my eyes, along with the production quality. I loved that this was such a unique family melodrama at heart, and I certainly did not expect such epic classical soundtracks which matched the tragic and dramatic tone. I have always been a fan of theater plays too. Theater plays can feel very absurd, insane, unreal, unhinged, mind-blowing, out-of-this-world, you name it, so I'm not too surprised by my taste in dramas. For me, most international soap operas do not even come close to the Koreans. Plus, they never end so I don't bother.

Edit: This review is a serious take on the drama but the spoilers are mostly about the premise itself so if you want to fully discover it yourself then I recommend avoiding this review. And of course I didn't think about saying it but there is always a limit to how seriously you can take it, just have fun or not hehe.

The Two Sisters, aka. "In Cold Blood" (previous English title) or "Without Blood or Tears" (Korean title), was an unpredictable and fascinating drama that hooked me from its epic opening in episode 1. The narration was well thought-out, and the story began with a deep misunderstanding that led to Lee Hye Ji's mental breakdown before spiraling into total mayhem. Around episodes 30 to 40, a noticeable shift—possibly due to the change of writer—added even more unpredictability, making it unlike anything I’ve seen before. Whether this was the new writer’s idea or not, it worked to keep things interesting and engaging throughout the 104 episodes. In fact, there was no character that looked typically good, past some point. I always thought that the actress of Lee Hye Won had the perfect antihero face in this role, and it seems that the writers agreed.

Actually, Hye Won's vindicative nature was already foreshadowed in episode 1 (or if you watched the trailers), which is also a consequence of her past and how she grew up. She had to mature quickly, do and endure a lot despite how seemingly perfect and happy her life was to Hye Ji. I did feel worse for Hye Ji, however... Anyway, both of them had no idea about what the other actually went through. There was one flashback with Hye Ji under the rain that was just so painful to watch. Still, does it excuse what Hye Ji tried to do to Hye Won? Absolutely not. The fact that Hye Ji was trying to save her was heartbreaking. Hye Won was just a child and she's also a victim. Neither of them didn't deserve any of that... Unsurprisingly, the special "No Path Back" by director Choi Jung Eun is also a sad and frustrating story where everything that could have gone wrong, went wrong. "Self-indulgence" too is dark and twisted.

Hye Won's vindicative nature was then revealed through her later interactions with Hye Ji. If you watched the trailer, Hye Won's line was, "I won't forgive you even if you're my real sister. Actually, I can't forgive you because you are my sister." There were a lot of unresolved feelings between the two, and the already deep resentful feelings of Hye Ji only got worse until it drove her insane to a point of no return. Then, these resentful feelings were shared by Hye Won as well. Hye Ji, who already suffered from jealousy, couldn't have a happy and normal life, and was led to seduce a married old man instead, despite her not sharing his feelings and having to sacrifice her image, becoming a liar and a stealer herself. She only cared about living well, away from her family, without being treated poorly and being looked down on. Meanwhile, Hye Won had what she could not have: a loving family she didn't need to feel ashamed about, a loving fiancé of her age (just a little younger), an already safe/good situation, a happy and normal life. Also, I loved the mystery that was kept between the two at the beginning, and how much reflection was possible in general.

I was initially drawn to the tragedy of the sisters’ story, their complex characters, and the impressive cast. While some viewers criticized their acting or struggled to connect with the sisters, I disagreed. I loved both Hye Ji and Hye Won, whose character defied the typical archetypes, as shown in this clip: https://youtu.be/bVGzwOkaiak. Their performances were layered and compelling, and the drama’s creative filming techniques and self-aware dark humor elevated it further. The outfits and styling also stood out, adding flair to the drama's overall appeal.

"According to a recent study, brothers and sisters can be genetically much closer to each other than their parents." (makjang science btw) followed by the news of sibling tragedies, "Either exactly the same... Or completely different. Which one were we? She and I had different appearances and personalities. But we did everything together", followed by the rest. This narration was perfect and lingered in my mind so much that I often came back to it. It's obvious that if their fates hadn't been switched, it would've been different... For me, they are exactly the same. Maybe not outside, but inside. Of course, Hye Ji is the evil one here...but it's very interesting that her character is so understandable and that the drama isn't only about Hye Won's awakening and revenge, but actually is about Hye Ji's first.

The drama embraced its makjang tendencies, and I found it consistently interesting and entertaining, no matter how crazy and toxic things got. It offered the level of intensity I was looking for, especially after being let down by "A Man in a Veil." Though the drama has a surprisingly large number of songs, it’s frustrating that some of the best tracks, which were crucial to the drama’s emotional impact, remain unreleased—something I’ve also noticed with other daily dramas like Gold Mask.

There was criticism on the sisters for not changing, but this is integral to their character arc and the tragedy of the story. Meanwhile, I was always secretly rooting for the sisters' happy ending and Hye Ji's redemption, because their story always made me sad. It was actually painful that their relationship went from love to hatred. Hye Ji completely lost her mind, while Hye Won was not turning good either. They were both selfish but you gotta look back at what happened, and somehow both are understandable. Because their personality was like that, it seemed to be a doomed relationship. I also love tragic endings, but I'm not gonna spoil it for you. I always perceive the ending as the writers' choice, but what I would dislike is a happy ending to not disgust the audience into watching another daily drama. Of course, there would be no way for me to know. "Happy" also could be too simple of a term. However, I don't think that a happy ending for them would necessarily be what the viewers wanted. Thanks to that, you can believe that no matter what the ending is, no influence comes into play.

To conclude: The Two Sisters starts off as a black comedy, gradually intensifying with each episode. Later in the drama, following the change in writer, the story takes an interesting turn—almost like a soft reset—introducing fresh developments that keep the momentum going. There's always something new unfolding, making it an engaging and unpredictable watch.

Overall, The Two Sisters was a bold and unique story that stayed fresh and creative despite its melodramatic and serious nature. I could tell the cast and crew had fun, and I certainly did too. It’s a shame the drama didn’t get more love from viewers, but for me, it delivered exactly what I wanted: complexity, creativity, and a gripping story full of twists.

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went from bad to worse to the local garbage dump

What do you want me to say!!
RUN!! RUN I SAY AS FAST AS YOU CAN
IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION AND DON'T CLICK THE WATCH
BUTTON. YOU WILL REGRET IT!
This show went from one bad writer to one that was so bad they must
have gotten the job because of nepotism. The story went no where and kept going in circles 5 days
a week. In the end the only one punished was the younger of the sisters. The older went on with no punishment when she had a part in a lot of what happened. If she hadn't done some of the things she did some of the people that died wouldn't have. The tried to throw a bone by giving her nightmares supposedly scared her sister was gonna come for her at the end but even that fell flat. She went on to live a happy life.

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Detalhes

  • Drama: In Cold Blood
  • País: Coreia do Sul
  • Episódios: 104
  • Exibido: Jan 22, 2024 - Jun 14, 2024
  • Exibido On: Segunda, Terça, Quarta, Quinta, Sexta
  • Original Network: KBS2
  • Duração: 40 min.
  • Classificação do Conteúdo: 15+ - 15 anos ou mais

Estatísticas

  • Pontuação: 5.9 (avaliado por 126 usuários)
  • Classificado: #77617
  • Popularidade: #9163
  • Fãs: 987

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