In regards to characters: To be honest, I did not mind the age difference between the characters because I have seen some noona dramas/movies in the past, but I wondered if the characters would have good chemistry. It seemed like a plain story line, but the show was a clear example of why some shows do not need to have a over-the-top plot to be outstanding! The first episode automatically drew me in.
Witch's Romance was the light and fluffy romcom I hoped for!Īt first, I read the synopsis of this drama and was unsure about it. Rewatch Value 10 First review, here I go! She also is able to grow to learn from her lessons and change only what needs changing.įor me, this is the second best drama I've ever watched and I'm a harsh critic.
She portrayed a woman that can be an axe-grinder, and cutely fall in love without compromising her strength. All of this while still maintaining a strong no-nonsense personality. She brings those real reactions that women usually can't prevent from doing and endearing qualities of an enamored woman to her character. None of that typical stuff actresses do to mimic falling in love. you'd think you were made privy to the lives of actual people, it all feels so natural.īest part: Uhm Jung Hwa's acting. Each person fits into their role snugly and works so well with anyone else that's on-screen with them. The chemistry between all the characters is spectacular. Not just an "Oh, I messed up and apologized, now forgive immediately." There's depth in each situation. What I love most is each hurdle is a real growing experience. You feel like this story is somehow familiar, like you know some people who have experienced the same regardless of how far-fetched that would be. This show was so well-executed that even the cliche parts came off as normal occurrence. It didn't take long for me to see that I was actually dead wrong. After the first episode, I felt like I was dead on with my expectations, but kept watching since it was entertaining enough. I was expecting to be force-fed some BS attraction between a young guy and a woman 14yrs older than him. I made jokes about this one in the comments when I first read the synopsis. Could Ishak be next on the list, or is he the man responsible? Tracking down his more ‘unsavoury’ allies, Serena is shocked to encounter a familiar face: that of her grieving ex-partner, former Malaysian ICD officer Megat Jamil (Bront Palarae).Rewatch Value 8.0 Noona lovin' perfection. As Serena and Heri work together to catch the killer, their inquiries lead them to industrialist/kingpin Datuk Ishak Hassan (Wan Hanafi Su), whose prominent family and known associates all have some connection to the victims. Seeking answers, Heri finds a way to insert himself into the Malaysian investigation.
Meanwhile, in Jakarta, for ICD Lieutenant Heriyanto Salim (Ario Bayu), the case turns personal when his brother is found murdered in similar circumstances.
Called in to investigate, Singaporean International Crimes Division (ICD) officer Serena Teo (Rebecca Lim) takes charge of a case across the border where a family has been slaughtered aboard a luxury yacht in Johor.
A series of brutal murders, each sharing a signature MO, takes place across Malaysia and Indonesia.