Reply 1997

I've watched all 3 versions of the reply series and this one is my favorite. I loved the characters and they did a great job! I also loved how we kept going back and forth from present to the past. I highly recommend especially if you enjoy nostalgia shows, this will probably take you back in time. I was pleased with the storyline very much although I also wished this one had a wedding sooner than letting the many years pass but I guess it's just how things worked out. At least the couple who I wanted to get together did! You won't be disappointed either I'm sure!

I just finished Reply 1988 and was IN LOVE with it - everything about it! So thought I would watch this next given its high rating/reviews.

I am 5 episodes in and MAJORLY disappointed to say the least. Most characters were super abnoxious and too annoying to even tolerate watching with absolutely no redeeming qualities about them. 70% of the dialogue was stupid arguments about nothing and doesnt add to the story and i felt myself being annoyed all through EVERY episode so far. These 5 episodes could have been half of one if they removed the bickering fluff. I also find myself not caring/interested enough in any character or what happens next or to anyone.

I feel like I gave it a fair chance and I am glad i won't be hearing people scream and fight about nonesence anymore.

7 start just for Seo In-guk acting he is really talented, I fell in love with each scene of him

Unfortunately, perhaps, saw Reply 1988 which is very good (later learned in reading reviews to understand why Reply 1994 and 1997 were so bad that this was the third effort by the writer/directors and they "finally got it right"). Unlike 1988, this series follows superficial characters focused on insipid, high school drivel. Not that the high schoolers in 1988 never act like high schoolers, but in 1988 it is part of their reality, not the focus of the plotlines. In 1994 and 1997 we follow characters who are so superficial that how anyone could care what happens is beyond me. My wife is Korean and even she couldnt get through 1997 (worse 1994). I can only imagine the entire country of Korea must be highly rating this program as the rating is ridiculous. I would have given this a 5 but to redress it's over rating, giving it a 2. Don't waste your time.

I loved 1988 and I don't think any of the other reply will ever meet up to it.

This 1997 was good, it was a switch from the first two. Shorter but good.