episode guide
episode 1 -| Review Score ā 4/5
Episode 2 -| Review Score ā 4.5/5
Episode 3 -| Review Score ā 3.5/5
Episode 4 -| Review Score ā 4/5
eepisode 5 -| Review Score ā 4/5
Episode 6 -| Review Score ā 4/5
Episode 7 -| Review Score ā 4/5
Episode 8 -| Review Score ā 4/5
Episode 9 -| Review Score ā 4/5
Episode 10 -| Review Score ā 4/5
Episode 11 -| Review Score ā 3.5/5
episode 12 -| Review Score ā 3/5
episode 13 -| Review Score ā 4/5
Episode 14 -| Review Score ā 4/5
When Yumi’s Cells dropped last year, it brought a unique update to the formula made famous by Pixar’s seminal film, Inside Out. It offered a great blend, toe-curling and wrinkly-inducing, mingled with as well-placed comedy as it made me laugh out loud.
Given that the first season ended, it was probably inevitable that this would be renewed, although K-drama renewals are extremely rare.
This time the story deals with Yumi still working at Daehanmen but feeling more conflicted about the direction of her life. Early episodes tackle Yu-Mi getting over her ex-girlfriend Ku Woong. This is aided somewhat by her knight in shining armor, Yoo Ba-Bi, who also appeared in Season 1, but as Yu-Mi and Ba-Bi get closer, it’s now her Ba-Bi’s turn. -Bi becomes more integral to the plot.
Much of the season transitions into Yu-Mi’s second romantic venture, learning lessons from the past and trying to grow and evolve along the way. However, there are many obstacles and obstacles for the pair to navigate, some more difficult than others. Suffice it to say, it makes choosing Yu-Mi more difficult.
The real joy of watching Yumi’s Cells has always come from Cell Land, and thankfully it’s an integral part of the story this time around. Not only are there more cells to explore (given that Love’s cell has spent a lot of time in isolation following what happened to Woong), but there are other cells exploring her land. Some people Interestingly, not as much as Ba-Bi, but surprising.
Cell Land’s overall concept is further fleshed out by several hilarious scenarios, including Cell’s imminent space launch when Yu-Mi moves his hand to touch Ba-Bi. These small instances really help keep the show’s comical core alive, but there are certainly poignant elements and much more serious drama as well.
While the show never moves into love triangle territory, there are certainly hints of it in the second half, and in some ways, parts of this show feel very corny. The whole idea of āāneeding to have is something that many big and small screen productions portray, but in the case of Yumi’s Cell it feels like the writers missed a great opportunity not to explore it further here. increase.
Romance is a big part of this story and Yumi’s own development, but there’s also a fair amount of introspection and internal discussion about Yumi’s career and steps to better herself. In terms, these have not been explored as extensively as they probably could have been.
A show like this would eventually have fans on both sides and ship different couples along the way, but Yumi and Babi have a lot of chemistry together and they’re seasoned from early on in the season. You can feel it through
Watching these two interact and grow is one of the big highlights of the story, as new (Control Z) and old (Ruby, Yi-Da) characters engage in romantic affairs. It’s also a good way to develop a supporting cast.
If you enjoyed the first season of Yumi’s Cells, chances are you’ll love the second season as well. There are multiple standout moments, and the further development of Cell Land and its various relationships help give it far more depth than it ever has. This is a fun ride and well worth a visit.
