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Having seen designated survivor I was reluctant to watch this remake. After reading an interesting review I decided to give it a try - and am glad I did! I even checked back into some of the American scenes. And I like this version way better for a number of reasons.
It is nearer to the public.
The characters are relatable.
The adaptation to Korean circumstances shares light to the dynamics in the indopacific that I was unaware of to this extent (shame on me) and I appreciate it's educative character.
The problems mentioned are real ones.
The hesitations of the newly assigned president - even though you might sometimes shake him - show deep consideration, trying to understand the cause and finding a way out of only two possibilities, struggling with inner alignment and finding a stance while respecting opponents. Thus a way how politics could be. He has the courage not to fall into activity out of reaction. Shouldn't we all develop such an ability? This makes it highly valuable and more compelling than the original.
'Politics is selecting the minor evil' - how often were you presented with two options to vote about and none was really good?
It has the typical Korean charme, addressing a wide range of topics, interesting personal dynamics.
Does it have flaws? It has, namely around the NIS, the military rebellion, hints overlooked or not followed up - where you'd think why did/didn't they.
While the original is fast and action paced, the Korean version is slower yet thrilling, emotionally relatable, has more complex characters, delivers insights, wisdom and a new perspective - out of instinctual, aggressive reaction into a solution without looser - exemplary!
It is nearer to the public.
The characters are relatable.
The adaptation to Korean circumstances shares light to the dynamics in the indopacific that I was unaware of to this extent (shame on me) and I appreciate it's educative character.
The problems mentioned are real ones.
The hesitations of the newly assigned president - even though you might sometimes shake him - show deep consideration, trying to understand the cause and finding a way out of only two possibilities, struggling with inner alignment and finding a stance while respecting opponents. Thus a way how politics could be. He has the courage not to fall into activity out of reaction. Shouldn't we all develop such an ability? This makes it highly valuable and more compelling than the original.
'Politics is selecting the minor evil' - how often were you presented with two options to vote about and none was really good?
It has the typical Korean charme, addressing a wide range of topics, interesting personal dynamics.
Does it have flaws? It has, namely around the NIS, the military rebellion, hints overlooked or not followed up - where you'd think why did/didn't they.
While the original is fast and action paced, the Korean version is slower yet thrilling, emotionally relatable, has more complex characters, delivers insights, wisdom and a new perspective - out of instinctual, aggressive reaction into a solution without looser - exemplary!