Is the romance necessary? Yes - to an extent. Fair enough, but that doesn’t get my heart racing. However, the writers never give you any reason to like this couple except that they just are a couple - it’s the unspoken drama rule that because they’re the main characters, they have to be together. I’ll admit that there was incredible potential in their relationship. Some might disagree, but I found Kang Chul and Yeon Joo’s loveline to be one of the most poorly-written in any K-drama I’ve seen. One thing I found particularly problematic was the romance. A show amazing in concept, it fails to deliver in some of the most important aspects. While I enjoyed W and the anxiety its suspense caused me, this drama is not perfect. You become determined to understand exactly what will happen next.
W is especially intriguing because of its unpredictability - even if you grow used to the plot, each new problem creates an addicting mystery. At times it's confusing and borders on being nonsensical, but it’s logical enough to make it worth watching. It’s not the most intelligent story I’ve seen.
The writers of the show crafted a plot that is bound to keep you on your toes and send your brain into overdrive. I, like many others, was captivated by the idea of a webtoon coming to life. W was certainly one of the most anticipated dramas of the season, and for good reason: a creative storyline paired with an exemplary leading cast. How I was looking forward to writing this review.