Drama digest
Joon Hyuk was a musician who’s life hit rock bottom. He was scammed by the people he trusted. He ended his relationships with his sister Joon Hee. Suddenly he receives a call from Joon Hee, and she asks him to take care of her son, Min Joon. Joon Hee divorced her abusive husband after 12 years. But at the same time, she was ridding herself of her nasty mother-in-law. She shifts to an inexpensive apartment. The Royal State is a luxurious apartment complex where noteworthy residents reside. Hye Ryung is a respected president of the Mother’s Committee, and Yoo Ra, a committee member, admires her. A single father who is a warm and pleasant man raises his daughter after his wife passes.
The feel-good part
At first, the story seems attractive. The dramatic events were engaging to watch. It was full of twists and turns. The storyline was warm. The drama was diverse and it can make you flounder with your feelings.
The disappointing factor
There were too many characters and incomplete arcs that limited the drama. The story lacked in a few ways. The story was draggy they could have made it in fewer episodes.
In-depth analysis
The drama revolves around a failed musician who takes over his sister’s son and the family who moved to an apartment complex. They shifted to escape from their abusive family. The story includes a man trying to raise his failed career, and protecting his nephew from all the odds. Wang Joon Hyuk, despite of failed career and git be tarred by his family and friends, is sincere and selfless. He is always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. He hesitated to his family as he was already distanced from them. Min Ji Hoo has OCD and tests panic attacks when he thinks about his granny. As time passes, he gets fond of his uncle, and now he cannot imagine his life without his uncle. The overall plot development was acceptable. The initial episodes were impressive, but the screenplay didn’t seem usual. It was difficult to get whether it was a sitcom or melodrama. Despite very typical elements, the progression was good. All of a sudden, the major characters became dumb. The outcomes was disappointing as compared to the initial episodes. The love between the uncle and the nephew remained constant from the beginning to the end. There were many emotional and heart-touching moments. The element that the story involved were all done so well. The ost were terrific.
Star power
The cast was incredible, and their acting was perfect. The kid who played Ji Hoo was so natural. Other actors also did justice with what was given to them. The child actors were unexpectedly awesome.
Overall opinion
Uncle is a remake of a British TV series of the same name. This drama is a one-time watch. The drama doesn’t offer something exciting or impressive.
