The Atypical Family: Review
Since no one is going on my blog I'll try to post my review here don't let it flop.
Synopsis: Most of the Bok family have superpowers. But due to various lifestyle choices they can no longer use them. Bok Gwi Ju (Jang Ki Yong) can go back in time to his happiest moments but can no longer do so as he has depression. Bok Man Heum can see the future in her dreams but now has trouble sleeping. Bok Dong Hee can fly but due to her struggles with obesity she can no longer do so. Bok In Ah has a smartphone addiction problem. Enter Do Da Hee (Chun Woo Hee) who is mysterious and seems to be the answer to the Bok family problems.
Review: This drama is quirky and mostly character-driven. It can be a bit slow for some people and it has a certain vibe. It’s well-directed. It isn’t exactly lighthearted. It’s about how the characters deal with not being able to use their superpowers and it takes some time for the actual reasons they can’t use them to be revealed. All the actors acted well. I had some issues with the ending but overall the show is quite good.
I am a sucker for kdramas that involve characters with depression. I like how they showed that depression isn’t something you always get over easily and that it can return but you just need support to be able to deal with it. Gwi Ju also had to deal with two traumatic events which is the reason for his depression. One of the issues with the drama is that the actress for Dong Hee wears a fat suit and the depiction and treatment of her obesity isn’t always great.
Otherwise the drama depicts most stuff well and is worth watching for that. The characters are flawed and they do change but some get a kind of redemption arc that isn’t always earned. And I am kind of confused and unsatisfied with the ending. Overall though, the drama is a solid watch.
My Rating: 8/10


















