Snowdrop – Unspoiled Review
Snowdrop
♥ Aired: December 18, 2021 – January 30, 2022
♥# of Episodes: 16
♥Where to Watch: Disney +
♥Genre: Historical Romance
♥Starring: Jung Hae In and Kim Ji Soo
The Story
In 1987, against the backdrop of an important upcoming presidential election, a young college student meets a charming young man on a blind date. Little does she know he is actually a North Korean spy, getting ready to finish his important mission surrounding the election and head home. But when his circumstances end up spiraling out of control, he finds himself taking her and her whole dorm hostage in an effort to get home alive. And as the situation builds, they will find the lines of country and allegiance blurred, as each of them faces betrayal and becomes pawns in a political game that is much more complicated than they realized.
Should I Watch
“Snowdrop” is a slow-moving and tragic historical drama placed in the 1980’s. It is loosely based on the story of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”. Each of the 16 episodes are 90 minutes full of intense political strife and subtle, slow-burn romance. While the acting and cinematography are both outstanding, there are some issues with pacing and underdeveloped characters. There was plenty of controversy surrounding this drama, with petitions that went as far as the Blue House. The concerns revolved around the romanticizing of spies and the political climate of the time. These complaints led to endless re-writes for the production team, which may have caused some of the undeveloped plots and characters. Both the long play time and the intensity of the general story make this one a poor option if you are looking for a lightweight binge drama. But if you enjoy the melodramatic feeling of a poignant romance, this one is beautiful to watch and heartbreaking in its pure and honest emotions. I give “Snowdrop” an 9 out of 10 ramen.
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