Sweet Spy is a spy thriller with the requisite love triangle thrown in for romantic interest. Part Keystone Kops, part James Bond with a Cruella de Ville tossed in, the characters are interesting. As I am not Korean, the appeal of the majority of female lead characters in dramas may be culturally beyond me. They are typically portrayed as ditzy, clumsy, sloppy, focused on eating large food ...
Sweet Spy is a spy thriller with the requisite love triangle thrown in for romantic interest. Part Keystone Kops, part James Bond with a Cruella de Ville tossed in, the characters are interesting. As I am not Korean, the appeal of the majority of female lead characters in dramas may be culturally beyond me. They are typically portrayed as ditzy, clumsy, sloppy, focused on eating large food portions, and always get slapped. The lead female character in this series, Lee Sun Ae, is no exception. Also, there is no chemistry between her and the Han Yoo Il, the spy. One is left wondering why a international spy that is hot, smart, fashion-conscious, and a wildly successful business mogul, would be interested in a "meter maid" whose vocabulary consists primarily of 'eh?'
While there are some very large plot holes, there aren't any entire episodes that could have, or should have, been omitted. The 'who-dun-it' vibe is maintained throughout. Though the majority of the questions posed by the characters are never answered: Who is behind the Han Yoo Il character? Who is Park Eun Joo (really)? Why the involvement of the Japanese gang that went NOWHERE? The questions themselves develop and maintain the intrigue. I was never able to predict with certainty which man Lee Sun Ae would finally choose. The ending portrays Lee Sun Ae as a irredeemable ditz, another cliche.
In spite of its plot flaws, I would recommend this drama.
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