Reaction Post: The Heirs Episodes 3 - 6

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Episode 3: I've expected way better than it was but I've forgiven them for its shortcomings because it's still too early to judge. One thing I noticed though - they are extending the family problem way too much that it has already become a melodrama  I'm complaining, more than you could imagine.

Episode 4: I'm throwing tantrums already but as you can see, I'm watching it for the sake of giving this drama multiple chances to redeem itself from the humiliation of the cringe worthy moments which they are full of. I assume, the oldies were paid higher than the kids because they have occupied the screen time longer than our high schoolers. They are way too overrated for the task, wish they hired non-existent dramatic parents and they would cut the irrelevant scenes off. In other words, cut the drama off if you can't execute it well.

Awkward scenes are excessive and the transition is all over the place.

Episode 5: Thank goodness Lee Min Ho never age with acting. He's still fresh and in character despite of the element of eccentric value of him and Park Shin Hye in this show. I just remembered how amazing he is to be in character always, and in return the character of Kim Tan fits him well. In contrary, Park Shin Hye has become so dull in my eyes that I'm not disrespecting her skills but I'm having issues with her character. I think, Cha Eun Sang is the most un-character-like for Park Shin Hye. I love the actress, I question the character. Seriously? As much as Eun Sang is complaining of her situation, double that for me. I just cannot handle it all at once. The drama is sacrificing the image of hers to fit in to what the drama or the writer wanted. They should have studied Cha Eun Sang as a character thoroughly, and the actress living that character instead of what not. I am in dismay with everything she's getting. Why does she has to submit to what you order her to do? It would be easier to dictate a robot than a person you know. Give the girl a break, she won't possibly deliver without the help of the much needed extra effort of the writer, stylist and the editing staff. Same thing goes with every actor in the series.

Episode 6: What happened to Hyung Shik? This may be related to my personal interest but seriously he would fit in Min Hyuk's character better, for me at least. Besides, I would see more of him and I just know my heart would flutter in anticipation of his scenes.

I think, Krystal is rather whiny in every single line she's delivered. I'm sorry, I meant Lee Bo Na.

Remember when I told you, drama, that you take care of Choi Jin Hyuk? You never listened to me and I knew it all the way, I believed in you regardless but have some consideration please. You can't ask him to act without giving him justice. Boy, I can't accept you've given him cringe worthy lines too. Spare him from it because he's not deserving and less often than every single moment, he needs them.

Kim Woo Bin, I'm happy for Choi Young Do because he's warmed up so well. Good for him.

Lesson Learned: I am reminded once again of the key roles in participation of the entire staff working behind the scenes - because you can't expect all these actors to deliver unless they are given the proper shot, lines and directing. The basic element of a drama lies in the production team, because they are the ones who create the story, not the actors. Choosing the right actors, it's one of their jobs as well so they have a pretty tough responsibility to contain. I think, the most important thing is not to excel but to make to work decently for the show. So, if in case they are lacking in experience I would suggest them to go back to the basics which is the story. Get the storyline moving in the direction of the team; you can't let it struggle as you did in the first 6 episodes. Luckily you still have 14 more to prove yourself, so please do your assignment this time.

Grade: B

A passing grade, it's still early to drop this drama I guess even by knowing that the only reward we'd get from it is the effective and heart pounding delivery of the actors. Of course we have to depend  on them too because they represent the show as a whole, and with the bigger support of the production team, we'll have to see some improvement hopefully soon enough.