Friday, 27 April 2012

MY TOP 5 TEEN DRAMAS

Over the years, the television industry has evolved rapidly and in fact, grown more and more popular. People are getting involved completely in these shows, discussing online ,making sites dedicated to their favorite characters, debating online, posting videos on Youtube, making Facebook pages ,etc ,etc ,etc. The most popular of these shows are the teen dramas. So today I have put up my TOP 5  teen dramas which are    MUST WATCH!! :)


5. THE LYING GAME


The series is about Emma , a foster child who finds out she has an identical twin sister, Sutton. The girls were separated at birth, with Sutton being adopted by wealthy parents and seemingly living an ideal life. Meeting prior to the pilot episode, Sutton talks Emma into stepping into her life for a few days while she pursues information about their birth mother in Los Angeles. Initially excited to do this favor for her sister, Emma soon learns that Sutton has many hidden secrets. Now Emma must continue to cover as Sutton continues her search for their birth mother.
MY VIEWS :
Well, as obvious as it is, when there are 'identical twins' in a show, there is bound to be a lot of chaos as well as drama. Lies, secrets, love, heartbreak, betrayal - TLG has got it all. Apart from that, we even get to explore the different personalities of the two protagonists, the good as well as the bad. A show worth watching!! :)


4. GOSSIP GIRL
















The series mainly focuses on the chaotic and scandalous lives of the Upper East-Siders. The Strange thing is that even after the completion of 5 seasons already, the real identity of the main character is still unknown - GOSSIP GIRL. She knows everything and always keeps a check on everyone, if ever there is a secret being concealed, she takes the responsibility to immediately reveal it to everybody. Her main targets are our two protagonists - The "it girl" Serena Van Der Woodson and her best friend and occasional rival , the "queen bee" Blair Waldorf.

MY VIEWS :
If you love drama, this is a show you definitely should not miss. The scandals and the secrets are so innumerable that at times it gets me laughing. Yet, this show has a blend of everything : love, friendship, rivalry, competition and loyalty. A perfect show for full on entertainment, anything else needed is just a tub-full of popcorn. You can't help but love this show. A definite must - watch!! :)



3. THE SECRET CIRCLE
















Following the death of her mother, Cassie Blake moves to Chance Harbor, Washington to live with her grandmother. Her attempts to adjust to the new town are crushed when five of her classmate reveal to Cassie that she comes from a long line of witches and is the final member of their coven; with her they are able to unlock the full extent of their powers. Soon she starts to explore her powers, but with consequences.
MY VIEWS :
This series is great with its own share of supernatural scenario. It really makes us explore the world of witches and their mind-boggling magical abilities. Not to mention, the various "written in star concepts" and the curses. This series can really give you the chill, it'll make you embrace the world of magic. Definitely a catch!! :)


2. PRETTY LITTLE LIARS












The series follows the lives of four teenage girls—Aria Montgomery, Emily Fields, Hanna Marin, and Spencer Hastings—whose clique falls apart after the disappearance of their leader, Alison DiLaurentis, until her body is found, and they join together again at her funeral - where they immediately begin receiving text messages from an anonymous source, "A", who threatens to expose their secrets—including long-hidden ones they thought only their close friend Alison knew. As the show continues, they are plagued by "A's" cruel schemes, ranging from worms instead of chinese food, to vicious attempts on their lives. 
MY VIEWS :
I simply love this show...... and statistics show that so do millions of others. The plot is really  exciting, not to mention the amazing characters that make the show all the more interesting. The way A knows everything and is everywhere is sorta creepy and really gives you goosebumps. We can actually relate to the 4 girls and that's the best part. The unending mystery called A, the creepy messages, the secrets..... everything just adds to the craze. This is a definite catch!! :)



1. THE VAMPIRE DIARIES















The series follows the life of Elena Gilbert  a 17 year-old girl, who falls for a 162-year-old vampire named Stefan Salvatore .Their relationship becomes increasingly complicated as Stefan's vicious and malevolent older brother Damon Salvatore  returns with a plan to wreak havoc on the town and a revenge against his younger brother. Both brothers begin to show affection towards Elena, mainly because of her resemblance to their past love Katherine Pierce. It is revealed that Elena is a descendant of Katherine, who eventually returns with plans against the trio.
MY VIEWS :
The first season seemed a bit too much like any usual love story with a love triangle, apart from the supernatural element. But as the story progressed, it turned into something much more intense and interesting. The number of major characters has been increasing season by season and the unexpected twists and turns just keep us hooked up. Vampires, Werewolves, Witches, Hybrids, Ghosts---- TVD has got it all! Definitely worth a watch!! :)







Coffee Prince



COFFEE PRINCE

    SUMMARY: (courtesy of http://doramax264.com )

  • The life of Go Eun Chan (Yoon Eun Hye) is not easy; she works many jobs to pay off debts and even gave up her feminine image. Choi Han Kyul (Gong Yoo) is the heir of a big food company, but his grandmother wants him to settle down, so she arranged many dates for him. After Eun Chan bumped into Han Kyul and was mistaken for a boy, Han Kyul decided to hire Eun Chan to be his gay lover in order to avoid the arranged dates. Desperately in need of money, Eun Chan had no choice but to accept. Han Kyul’s grandmother also made Han Kyul in charge of a filthy coffee shop in danger of being bankrupt. Eun Chan begged to work at the coffee shop, and not long after, feelings start to spark, except, how would Han Kyul accept his “homosexuality?


  • MY REVIEW :
  • If you ask me to describe this entire series in one word then the first word entering my mind would be "CUTE". Yup, this is one of the cutest shows I've ever seen, and I'm not at all using the technique of exaggeration. At first I was reluctant to understand though, how can a girl manage to trick every second person into thinking that she is a guy?? But then I kinda got used to it. Moreover, I liked Han Kyul's character simply too much to dislike the show due to this surreal element. The way he looked at her, the way he got jealous when she talked to others with an extra-friendly tinge in attitude, the way he tried to make her his brother just for the sake of having her around, the way he secretly cried cursing himself for letting himself fall in love with a guy ( since he didn't know she was actually a girl). All in all, his character literally made me love the show even more. Yet, I can't deny the fact that the entire concept of this show seems a bit too unrealistic, but then again, that's what television is all about : experiencing and watching something that seems rather unlikely in the real world. :)
  • In case you feel like checking it out yourself, here's a site from where you can download the entire series quite conveniently.. < with ENGLISH SUBTITLES>
  • http://doramax264.com/comedy/the-1st-shop-of-coffee-prince/




Thursday, 26 April 2012

Korean Dramas!!

Strange as it seems, whenever the vacations are around the corner I always end up having a new crazy obsession which somehow helps me get through the boring lonesome days with great ease and collosal amount of enjoyment. So this vacation was no different, but my new pass time was : KOREAN DRAMAS!!!!!
It sounds crazy, trust me i know, but as unlikely as it seems I had tons n tons of fun n so did my mom <BONUS>. Ofcourse with the help of english subtitles. The strange thing is, its not that weird after all, I soon became cognizant of the fact that thousands of people across the globe are quite used to downloading and watching these shows, which has led to the creation of various websites who are specifically meant to help users get Asian Dramas WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES. It makes it simply so convenient. So I've decided to write a review of three of my favourite dramas ..... <coming soon> ;)