Anna

I watched the Directors cut which has 8 episodes and not the 6 episodes which were shown on TV. There was controversy between the director Lee Joo Young and the production house over the editing of the series, she even asked for her name to be removed as the director and screenplay writer. I was impressed with the direction and screenplay as the main character is seen to make decisions which are wrong but you can empathise why she chooses the path she does. Suzy Bae is very suited to the role as even though her acting has been criticised in the past her muted style suits the character who seems to be selfish initially but is wronged as a child and slowly over time her small lies lead to major deception.

I hope u post the Anna Director's Cut because that's more solid the story. The 6 episode coupang edit the important scene.if you share the 8 episode by Director's Cut it's more helping people understand what, why yoomi doing it.

And every character have give a chance to introduce their background.

The main reason I started Anna was Suzy. And the main reason I finished it? Also Suzy. Actually, I was so obsessed I ended up watching it twice. Because somehow, even in a show that's slow-burning, tense, and emotionally heavy, she shines so effortlessly that you just can't look away.

Anna isn't your typical K-drama. It's not about romance, comedy, or some grand, flashy revenge plot. Instead, it's an unsettling, psychological character study wrapped in a stylish, haunting atmosphere.

It follows a woman who starts with a tiny lie-just one small, seemingly harmless deception. And before you know it, that lie snowballs into a whole new identity, a whole new life. It's like watching a slow-motion car crash-you know it's going to end badly, but you have to keep watching.

And let's talk about Suzy's performance because she absolutely owns this role. She's played bubbly, strong, and badass characters before, but here? She's something else. The way she subtly shifts from vulnerable to calculating, from terrified to coldly composed-it's brilliant. You believe her, even when you shouldn't. And that's what makes the show so fascinating.

Anna isn't just about one woman's double life-it's a sharp critique of ambition, privilege, and the suffocating pressure to be someone you're not. It's frustrating, it's heartbreaking, and at times, it makes you want to scream at the screen because you know the downfall is coming, and there's no stopping it.

Is it perfect? Not quite. The pacing could have been tighter, and some side characters felt a bit underdeveloped. But honestly, when a show has this much tension, style, and a lead actress delivering a knockout performance, those flaws barely matter.

The subtitles disappear a little too quick for my liking.

The translations sometimes didn't quite make scene. What would help a bunch is to have a few English as 1st language people (in English counties) help with making it more clear.

FYI "Anna Director's Cut" (1 of 2 versions of the series) Is at least 2 stars better than the "studio" cut version. Apparently there was a lawsuit et al after the studio cut the series. DC is a slower paced & provides much better background to the character and the arc of the story

Well shot - well edited (DC) - Great Acting - A very honestly told story about a troubles young girl/lady & TTBOMK it offers a glimpse into S Korean culture.

I will look forward to "Season 2"

Why was the Journalist eating or drinking in almost every scene?

Interesting why so few people have reviewed this series since IMO it is too good!!! (subtitle may have something to do with it.

Tense scary involving and binge worthy. The lovely Suzy Bae does a great job at looking sympathetic and beautiful as the conflicted heroine who borrows an employer's identity to better her life. Her life spirals into a nightmare involving a crooked politician husband. The villains are well played including her husband with political ambitions (Kim Joon Han) and the real Anna played by Jung Eun Chae.

The story is well constructed and doesn't drag since it's only 6 episodes. Liked the way things resolved logically but not predictably. The look of the show is glossy and attractive despite the characters being so dark. There is a moral fable here.