Anna

What happens when you sell your soul to a lie?..

The overarching theme of this drama portrays how far someone is willing to go to dive into a lie when they are desperate enough, and the consequences of doing so.

Think plot of "Catch Me If You Can" with Leo De Caprio or "Talented Mr Ripley" with Matt Damon, with an injection of the deeper themes of the first two acts of "Parasite".. If you enjoyed those films you'll really enjoy this one, as I am.

The depth of the plot and the realism of the script and the acting are deep, so deep that I have a hard time distinguishing it from what could happen in real life. This gives this drama a mature and serious vibe, underpinned by an underlying sinister tension that the main character Suzy has, and continues to, commit deeper and deeper sins.

Pacing seems perfect so far at the halfway point, and really feels like a very well executed movie, even though the total runtime should come to around 6 hours. No room for filler scenes, and each scene is poignant, important and feels crisp which lends a feeling of overall quality to the experience.

Highly recommend- Surprised this isn't getting more attention as I think this is absolutely S tier and is so far scene for scene in the ballpark for quality and execution to films such as Parasite, Burning and feels similar to when I was watching the first few episodes of Flower of Evil, and COULD end up being the highest quality Korean drama I've ever watched. Although that is a big IF with half the season remaining.

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.

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.

This show has beautiful cinematography and good pacing. I liked the main character, she was intelligent, knew what she wanted and went for it even though it was wrong. The story follows a clear development, climax and end so everything was wrapped up nicely within 6 episodes. Although some parts may seem underdeveloped, overall, it was written well.