Original VS Remake: My Love From Another Star

Remakes are always fun, and as I was scrolling through Viki I discovered that there is a Filipino remake of My Love From Another Star. Join me as I compare the two dramas and see if this remake is as good as the original. Since this is a comparison, there will be plot spoilers for both dramas. Plus, I’m about halfway through the Filipino version so these are just my first impressions.

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Original vs Remake: Signal

The first episode of Signal (the Japanese remake of the Korean drama) is out which means it is time for another Original vs. Remake where I compare and contrast the two versions to see who tells the story better. Let me help you decide whether it is worth watching the newer version or if you should just settle in for a rewatch of the original. Continue reading

Original vs Remake: Kill Me Heal Me vs A Seven Faced Man

With more and more countries jumping into the TV entertainment competition, it is understandable why one country would want to remake another country’s hit tv series. But, just because it is the same story doesn’t mean that they are equal in quality and tone. This trend leads to this new segment we will be doing where we compare the original drama with the remake. This time we will be comparing the Korean drama Kill Me Heal Me and it’s Chinese remake A Seven Faced Man. Continue reading