Original and Thought-provoking
When I got to see the title and poster, my idea for the plot was totally different, I was completely surprised by the originality of this drama. I will not give out any spoilers, but you should know that you will get stuck to your seat and won't be able to stop watching (I personally binge-watched everything in some hours) , as the unpredictable scenarios created by The Death are really, really creative and original, and you will start to question and trying to figure out alongside the protagonist a way for him to survive. The clever phrases and reflexions are also phenomenal! I didn't think the end of Ep. 4 was very logical, though it could be explained in the 2nd Part, to which I'd say I'm quite looking forward to watching.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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So many good shows have been coming out this month, especially this one. I had such high expectations coming into this to the point that I was worried it wouldn’t reach my expectations, but goodness golly gee I think this show far exceeded my already sky-high expectations frThe writing for this show so far is so captivatingly written, and it has an interesting blend to it. It’s meaningful, suspenseful, and actually quite humorous. Speaking of the humor, if you’re interested in stories with some dark comedy in it, this would be a great show for you. The writing for the characters is phenomenal as well; each character is very memorable, and I love how each of lives that the protagonist enters serves an important purpose to the plot, despite a quarter of those lives being extremely short-lived (im talking especially about the ceo and the skydiver guy lmao).
The acting was great, I mean you can’t expect anything less from the avengers type cast this show has (I swear every reel I see talking about this show is of the user thirsting over the cast lmao). The cinematography is amazing as well; the shots are creative and the coloring is just right.
Anyways pookies I’m really bad at writing reviews but the point is this show is rlly good and you guys should like watch it frfr (especially for the cast)
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A MUST WATCH SERIES FOR THE NEW YEAR
Great cast and satisfying plot. As someone in her mid 20s and had to face challenges in adulthood, this series truly a reflective experience for me.One of the best things about this series is the way all the actors able to remained consistent in portraying the character. You can still see choi yee jae in all of them.
The character build up from ep 1-4 to ep 5-8 is amazing too. In the first 1-4 you can see the protagonist making reckless impulsive decisions, just like how we first started in the early round of playing a new unfamiliar game. Then, in later ep, he started to get the hang of it and used up all of the advantages that he had. Very satisfying plot.
Seo in guk deserves award for his acting✨ and Kim mi kyung (yee jae’s mom) was also great, theres not a scene of her where I didnt cry. I love Goo youn jung”s acting too, it was short but she was able to deliver the right emotions, especially her facial expressions as death.
Although I have to say the ending kinda give me mix feelings since I have watched all of the things that had happened but then again it was such a nice closure and I am very much satisfied with it.
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Unpredictable Thrills in 'Death's Game' - A Perfect 10/10
"Death's Game," available on Amazon Prime, is nothing short of a revelation, earning a well-deserved 10/10 rating. With an ensemble cast that truly shines, this gripping series keeps you engrossed from beginning to end. What sets it apart is its ability to consistently surprise and astonish viewers with its unpredictable twists and turns. Each episode leaves you on the edge of your seat, craving more, as you become deeply invested in the intricate storyline and the fates of the characters.This drama is an absolute must-watch for those seeking an electrifying and suspenseful experience. "Death's Game" not only defies predictability but also keeps you talking about it long after the credits roll. It's a testament to the quality of storytelling and the power of a well-crafted plot that can leave you both shocked and craving more. Don't miss out on this captivating drama that sets a new standard for the genre.
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Heartfelt, Meaningful, and Brutal— Featuring Some of The Most Insane Crossovers In Drama History
"Death‘s Game" is one of those shows you inadvertently stumble on, get hooked on the first episode, and end up devouring the entire plate in one sitting; greedily overwhelming your tastebuds with all those flavors all at once.It’s also one of those really good shows that emerge once every six years or so and leaves you feeling like an entire different person after, like you’ve just lived a once-in-a-lifetime experience solely just by watching it. Everything from the casting, cinematography, storyline, and overall production, are brilliant. Not only did the drama do an excellent job at making a strong impression right at the get-go, it also manages to maintain your attention throughout the drama through its atmospheric setting.
Don’t underestimate those 8 episodes, as you’re going to experience a roller coaster of emotions for each one of them. At times, you’re going to feel like you’re watching a melodrama; at other times, you feel like you’re watching a gripping tale about revenge, or even a psychopathic thriller. I find that the most suitable word to describe the overall plot is by using the term "mixing-pot." now, throwing in a plethora of ingredients (in this case, genre’s) may sound like a call for disaster. However, it can also produce an extraordinary concoction— one that allows the taster to experience flavors of sweetness, bitterness, disgust, revolt, and numbness, and Death’s Game is just that!
Since I haven’t read the original work, I don’t have much of a day in regards to how faithful the adaptation was to its source material. However, Death’s Game was an incredible watch nonetheless. Cinematography, soundtrack, acting, and overall production were brilliant. No complaints there. Plot-wise, it has an original and unique premise, solid pacing, and manages to captivate the audiences attention throughout with its excellent plot execution. Just when you’re a sobbing mess, the plot hits you with some thrilling scenes that’ll leave you with your butt clinched. Sure, there might’ve been a few plot holes and worldbuilding could’ve been focused on a bit more (SPOILER: reincarnation is a difficult genre to tackle. In this case, more clarification was needed to explain where the original hosts souls go after it gets occupied by our main character’s). In addition, the ending didn’t really make any contextual sense and completely disregarded the drama’s worldbuilding. However, I can overlook the first two for the most part because the experience of watching it alone was so mind-blowing and completely destroyed me.
Not to mention, this drama features some of the most ICONIC and UNEXPECTED crossovers in ALL of kdrama history. If you’re a seasoned k-drama veteran like me, you’re going to have a lot of moments where you’re like: "Ariana, what are you doing here?" since you’re going to be seeing characters like (SPOILER) Baek Hee-Seong encountering Mo Tae-Gu and find yourself stumbling for a bit.
All in all, among the 2023-2024 drama lineup, Death’s Game definitely takes the spot for the most memorable, and will remain one of the most highly-regarded masterpieces in (possibly) all off k-drama history.
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JUST GO AND WATCH IT ALREADY!!!!!
Deaths game was a thrilling drama about a man who commits suicide and so death punishes him by making him live twelve more different lives and dying in each one of them.
But this drama was more than a fantasy about reincarnation..it was a thrilling and exciting yet emotional journey filled with lots of heartwrenching and heart warming moments.
The cast was the reason why I anticipated this drama and I don't regret doing so because they all devoured in their specific characters...the characterisation was spot on and even those with the least screen time managed to live an impact regardless...
The acting was insane the rage each one of the characters had was an absolute delight and it was a strong factor that added to the beauty of the series.
The story was exciting intense but emotional and also a bit funny ( but not so funny) it was mostly an emotional roller coaster but I loved the dialogue and the life lessons the drama was trying to put across.
What more have I not said, I highly recommend this if you are looking for a short yet satisfying drama to watch!!!
You should go in with a box of tissues though because you'll need it other than that I ABSOLUTELY LOVED EVERY BIT OF THIS DRAMA.
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Just trust me and watch it !!!
One of the best series I'd say. Direction could have been little better. He was dying not having a headache. Scene immediately followed by his deaths could have contained well concocted drama. But everything else was fantastic.I saw some reviews saying shouldn't you have the option of killing yourself if you're a victim of human trafficking (or) some reviews said character of death is just silly child throwing a tantrum, something like that. Go watch some other series, this is not for you guys. You just watch series with no real message.
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Gotta soak it in
This show is a show that is insanely justified. No cliché or the predictable crap that you would see in a psychological show. The characters are very likeable, mostly evil characters. Man carried that show well. The show gave the vibe what’s it like to go through different personality and different story of others who been through what the ML been through.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Easily The Best
This show is the perfect show to binge when you're feeling down. The cast was 10/10 and the story always kept me on edge with how good and thrilling it was. I loved the way it portrayed helplessness and how unfair life really is. Yi-jae's story made me bawl my eyes out and the plot twist at the end (abt the man who died before him that day) blew my mind. The story was top notch and the cast understood their assignment so watch this show with no doubt in mind because I can ensure you 100% that you will certainly enjoy this amazing show!Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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Death's Game: An Overview
This show is genuinely the most heart-wrenching, tear-jerking, action-filled series I have watched in my entire life. I cried throughout the entirety of Episode 8 from start to finish. I was shocked by all the twists and the amount of plotlines that collide so nicely just makes it that much better.From Episode 1 I was a bit like, hmm how is this gonna go, you have 12 characters to go through and the first 2 just got cast aside very quickly. Episode 2 was the first cry I had when he was Hyeok-su, not gonna lie I felt his character was just a shock one to throw in, seeing as the only real plotline it creates is the one with his Tae-sang reincarnation and Jin-sang, but when he saw his mom through Hyeok-su's mom I genuinely teared up so much.
The end of Episode 2 and the Ju-hun reincarnation was some of the best cinematography I've seen in a non-action movie. The intensity was just perfect considering how heartbreaking Hyeok-su's death was. Plus the way Ju-hun dies was such a gag, I had to pause the show and walk away because I did NOT see that one. Tae-sang's death was also pretty sad, but considering his intentions were to give the money to Tae-sang's mom, who we didn't have a connection with, it just didn't hit hard enough. I feel Tae-sang, Geon-u, Gyu-cheol, and Ji-hyeong's characters were all just for the Tae-u plot and to show Yee-jae's selfishness, but it was good for tying in future plot points near the end.
Episode 4, I was bawling my eyes out so much. It's incredibly sad to realize that this is a pretty common occurrence, maybe not the infanticide, but the abuse is. It was such a quick reincarnation but it was the one that was a lesson for Yee-jae for sure. Not being able to get out of the situation and being forced to just let it happen was so emotional and it's just a horrible thing to happen to anyone.
Also in that episode, when that fucking car hit them I SCREAMED. I was so fucking mad like Geon-u and Ji-su was the only reincarnation that I probably felt a connection to and I just really wanted him to live on much longer and have a life with Ji-su and THEN die. But the pen being a common motif later on in the story was just so wholesome and I'm happy the show ended the way that it did purely because of that fucking pen lol.
Episodes 6 and 7, are not really a lot if I'm honest. It was definitely the dud plotline which pissed me off because at the end of the storyline, it just wasn't necessary? Like, Death rewinds time at the end and so Tae-u would never have had those things happen, so he just carries on being a psychopathic killer (potentially)? So that was just action packed and omds Gyu-cheol's death actually made me squirm that's just fucking awful. Also, the speed they just killed off the 10th and 11th reincarnations made me giggle a bit.
Finally, Episode 10. For a full 40 minutes, I just had tears streaming down constantly. The cinematography, 10/10, the acting, 10/10, the story, 10/10, the emotional fucking-with, 10/10. Honestly, I would rewatch this entire series just to bawl my eyes out at this episode again. I called my mum straight after and told her I loved her it's changed me as a person. If you're thinking of not watching this show because it looks boring or from what I've said you don't like it, it's so worth it for this ending. Plus the final shot of the text right before the credits made me kinda spooked out like, yeah, there is ONLY one of me in this world.
Overall, I rarely think a show is an overall 10/10, but even with episodes 6 and 7 they were still amazing just not in comparison with the rest of them. I think everybody should give this a watch, it's so enjoyable and so worth like 6 hours of my life.
(PS: My fav shot is when he visits the Columbarium as his mom and then it shows his memory of her and there's the parallel shot in the glass of him as if he was standing on the other side of the columbarium. Ugh it was so perfect in a satisfying mirror way.)
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A Drama that SHAPED my Life :-)
LEARNING has no End !!!At any stage of Life , each and every second , from each and every being , We can learn something .
I am a person who believes in that.
So I always questioned myself -
"What did I learn from this drama ?"
"What did I learn from this situation ?"
"What did I learn from this person ?"
"What did I learn from my Experience ?"
"What did I learn Today ?"
etc. etc.
But never ever,
Not even in my dreams,
Even for once,
Did I question myself -
"What can we learn from DEATH ?"
This DRAMA has taught me that !!!
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I always heard and believed -
"We get to live only once ! "
Never did I think about -
"We have to DIE only once - was muchhh more of a blessing than living once ."
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Although this drama talks about DEATH
I'm really really grateful for giving it a watch .
Because it taught me - " THE VALUE OF LIFE !!! "
P.S.- Also , It's hard to Rewatch it , because It's not a drama you can forget easily ;-)
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Engrossing
When i first started watching Kdrama i tended to give everything high marks as i watched the best. Niw i am watching more new series my marks have dipped. The last series that really engrossed me was Tge Glory.This series was fantastic..i watched all 8 episodes in 2 days. Great story and acting. Really really impressed. I previously did not rate the lead actor but boy did he do great work this time. The supporting actors were all great and the story line was very impressive. Sone episides were an hour some just 30 odd minutes but the time flew by.
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