Romy Sommer

Idol I was a very easy five stars for me. If you enjoy murder mysteries, psychological dramas, or legal thrillers, then this show is for you. And it's a must-watch for all K-pop fans!

This flawless legal suspense drama had me so absorbed that (for once) my writer brain switched off and I was simply able to enjoy the story.

Cinderella and the Four Knights is a cute story which doesn't take itself too seriously. While it employs a lot of cliches, it's charming and fun to watch.

Keep your tissues handy for this poignant, layered (and ultimately very healing) coming of age story - especially if you're as easily moved as I am. 

I've been absent for a while - a combination of real life interruptions, as well as too much K-drama binge-watching.  Back in September, Netflix announced that a whopping number of K-dramas (at least 15, by my count) would soon be leaving their platform so, for about six weeks, I burned the midnight oil to catch as many of them as I could before they were gone. If you'd told me before that it was possible to get burned out on K-dramas, I wouldn't have believed you, but I did need a recovery period after watching so many shows in so short a time! (However, it was clearly either a marketing stunt, or so many viewers did what I did and the numbers rose significantly enough that Netflix renegotiated with the distributors, as none of them ended up leaving the platform!) Now that I've recovered from my binge, I'll start sharing new reviews, but for today I thought I'd share a list of my 5-star K-dramas. These are the shows I regularly dip back into, the ones I never w...

Record of Youth is a charming coming of age story that looks at the darker sides of family, wealth and social position, and fame - all intertwined with a sweet love story.

The Trunk is a dark, slow-burn psychological drama with an art house feel.  It's sophisticated, stylised, and very character-driven.