The Story of Mystics (2024)

It Couldn't Hold My Interest

**This is just my opinion. I truly appreciate all of the hard work and dedication that went into the making of this drama. Thank you.**

I was really looking forward to binge watching this drama. Unfortunately, despite having a really great cast, it still couldn't catch or hold my interest by the end of episode 6. I'm sure that I'm not going to explain this right but the story felt hollow. Yes, we were told about missing pieces and sad things about the characters' lives but it wasn't done through the eyes or point of view of just a few. It's scattered with multiple vendettas, past trauma a criminal case, etc. all happening when we've just been introduced to the characters. The pacing feels off. If they had just given us a chance to get to know the characters better before rushing to add all the rest it would have made a huge difference.

The actors themselves did a very good job. The costumes were beautiful and the soundtrack was outstanding.

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It's like a long music video with no substance

I personally am getting a bit bored of this drama. I have fast forwarded a lot.
The drama gives the viewers the goal early on, to complete the goddess's token and save the wilderness, also killing ML in the end because he wants to "atone" for his sins.
I love Neo's acting in this one a lot more than Back from the brink. From the start, we know that male lead wants to die because he can't control his demonic powers and kills people. The self-loathing theme is on almost every episode. Also, the kid doesn't add much to the story. I thought his screams were funny at first, but i skip most of the scenes with him. The writer could have given him a more impactful role besides being the screaming sidekick.
I just don't like the direction they took with this drama. It could've been amazing, but it turned into a depressive music video

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