Between 500 and 1,000 words.

That's barely even a sicarius essaius minusculus... 😅😅😅

Since it's argumentative in nature, it won't be out of place to conclude with : "With this carefully crafted points of mine, I hope I have been to confuse you and not to convince you that..."

Maybe, I should write about the infamous "Doctor Stranger" which I am currently watching for the first time and at the end of every episode, I am left with the burning question of "Why am I unable to see the bad that deters people away from this drama?"

Oh recommending things are always hard to me because it can feel like a personal slam if the person doesn't like my recommendation haha.

Especially if you're passionate about the show and just want to rave about it and the other person is like wah wah wah

I very much look forward to reading and commenting on these!!

This is a piece of cake for me. The drama I advocate everyone should see is Our Blooming Youth. I have 10 8 solid reasons for it. (I can write many more, but the word limit limits me.....
Reason No 1 - Beauty of Park Hyung Sik : Does this point need elaboration? If you are still unconvinced, please refer to Google and check out his unparalleled visage. After I finish pilfering some of those said pictures from the web, I shall perform extraordinary fan service by uploading his out-of-the-world beauty for all to behold on my fan wall.
#2) Reason No 2 - Chemistry and kinship of both main leads : This drama has some of the most meaningful exchanges of love, trust and friendship I have seen. Like real dialougues. It's full of indirect confessions that sing peans about their bond, camaraderie and devotion to each other, "You protect me, and I will protect you" being the theme.
#3) Reason No 3 - Acting of the star cast Every single person aced it. I have watched many, many sagueks, and often, except the main leads and sometimes not even them (Splash Splash Love comes to mind), most actors do not have the body language or the mannerisms of someone of that era (my other favourite 'The Red Sleeve' which was superior in production value was also guilty of this). This series aced it. If they acted out of character, they had an explanation, which added to the realistic feel. Led by the indomitable PHS, a rare actor who does not only rely on his exceptional looks, the entire team, especially Lee Tae Sun, Pyo ye Jin and Yun Jong Seok, along with the children and the Inn couple, brought their A-game. Actually, everyone - the Princess, the King, the Queen, the bickering ministers, the eunuchs, the Court ladies - all of them. The only two people who could get some points deducted were Heo Won Seo (who has the most dazzling smile btw) and Jung Woong In (who thought dimples could ever look ugly...)
#4) Reason No 4 - The Period feel and costumes : This series could have had a better cinematographer (whoever it was, they wasted some jaw-dropping angles) and editor (who, in my opinion, should never find work again), but the costume and prop team was exceptional. They stayed true to the era (this was the first half of the Joseon dynasty, so many things were still unavailable that added to the luxurious look of other later-period Sagueks). They even paid attention to the Crown Prince's chamber in the Eastern Palace. The rooms of this period were smaller but had thicker doors. Substantial expansion of the Eastern Palace took place after it was destroyed in the Imjin attack in 1592 and restoration after that. The costumes were on point, down to the ribbons and embroidery.
#5) Reason No 5 - Humour The series has some of the most side-twitching laugh-out-loud funny moments that are so good that they remain funny even during rewatches. The best part is it's not slapstick. So, if you are up for some good...

I like recommending stuff, but i am honestly to chicken to hear peoples opinions after they watched it. Like what if i recommend my favorite and they just hate it :(( that would break my heart haha. But i am courious what people will suggest here. My watchlist is very long, but i never know where to start. Hopefully someone recs a thriller i haven't watched yet, it's my most watched genre hehe.

I was thinking that, if I were to participate, I'd want to write about My Holo Love. But now I'm thinking about Hello Me, with my perspective as a trauma therapist on the drama showing the process of self forgiveness and healing from trauma-related guilt. Hrmmmm

I really want to write abou "Flower of Evil" because that is my NUMBER 1 drama. I don't know if I will have time to write the essay though, so if someone beats me to the punch... they better make it real good! LOL
Question: what is the policy on spoilers?

I'm tempted to take a stab at Our Blues. I thought it was woefully underappreciated and would have definitely been my drama of the year by a mile had not My Liberation Notes come up and given it a run for it's money. I still liked Our Blues better, but it was a very close run thing. But while everyone loved My Liberation Notes, Our Blues seemed to pass most people by.

Let me mull it over. See if I have enough to say on the issue.