Extracurricular

The story was captivating from episode 1. within 10 episodes the depth the characters develop is amazing.

I must start off by saying this drama had a very unique feel to it, very different from a typical k-drama, and don't be mistaken this is no rom-com! There where no cliché's and no fillers in this drama. Episode 1 made me think that this was gonna be set on only a high school, but this was not the case. Specialty of this drama was the taboo-breaking subjects. The drama felt very grounded and raw, as to concepts like sex, drugs, pressure, friendships, love. I found the plot quite original as well, which on paper would not sound realistic at all, but this drama made it work like a gem. As for the casting and acting, I loved the chemistry, and also the tension between the main characters. The main lead was outstanding, showing every bit of emotion as well as possible. I feel like there was a lot of dept into his personality, as to being a socially awkward person, an emotional wrack, but also having a really reactive and strong side to him. Overall I really enjoyed this drama, only downside is that its short :(

This was a masterpiece. I loved the scenarios, directing, acting, and character development. I am sure Season 2 would reveal more on other characters. I really loved this show. It deprived my 2 nights' sleep but story wise Soooooooo refreshing.

...then episode 10 happens, and the typical blemish of Korean writers not knowing how to close out a story happens.

I would have given this show a NINE if it had ended after 9 episodes. Good premise. Gritty and engaging. Flawed a bit in typical K-show fashion that when the going gets tough, stakes are on the line, or lives are at stake, the main characters decide to.... you guessed it.... go it ALONE and stop communicating with each other. This is used time and again in these shows. But other than that, the first 9 episodes generally flowed pretty well. With the exception of folks not putting 2 and 2 together to get to 4. A bit too much obliviousness for believability, but it is what it is.

Which is EXACTLY the problem with episode 10. Everyone suddenly becomes completely aware and has crystal clear vision of things going on around them. And the writers put in about a dozen set pieces of reveals and confrontations, which could have been spaced out throughout the show (and solved one of the biggest gripes I had above).

It's like they needed to Black & White wrap things up, when they failed to realize that a more nuanced and vague ending would have served the running theme of the show much better and wouldn't be such a jarring change of direction in the minds of the viewers.

Very unfortunate, because I was looking forward to giving my first 8+ star review in quite some time. Alas, but because of lazy writers not pacing the show right for a big reveal ending, it was not meant to be.

Extracurricular hocked me up from starting to end. As it has only 10 episodes, I coundn't resist,and I binge it within a day. It's quite different from other school dramas,there were no romantic scenes,silly things to drag it. It was really intense and is on the point whole time. Maybe, ending could have better if it showed how they ended up. I'm not a romantic drama fan but still I want them to be together. Their (Shy guy and strong girl) chemistry is something that I can watch whole day and their way of tackling problems is also fun to watch.

After watching this while googling I find out about the school bullying issue of the main male cast. I'm just sad to learn that. Hope,he gets more drama,he is just too good.