To be brief, i think the acting on the korean one was better, also they didnt drag the plot as much as the spanish one (spanish series tend to do that). I wasnt really a fan of the original one to begin with so this version seems just as okay to me. If you are planning on watching it just know is the exact thing with better acting, in my opinion. I dont think it deserves a rating as low as 1, it cant be worse if its the same.
217 Reviews
An honest review, and why it's worth it
bedaniel20 July 2022
Warning: Spoilers
THE BAD: The storyline is practically the same as the original Spanish masterpiece. A "professor", a # of robbers with different skills (albeit the same skills as those in the original), an inspector that is divorced, the same main character narrating the show, etc. It's downright annoying that they couldn't create a different storyline and had to replicate so much of the original story. Why you ask? Because you're not surprised when the story unfolds!
THE GOOD: I appreciate the cultural elements in this version. I particularly loved Rio's father acting. The cinematography is ALSO excellent. And finally, there are enough plot twists or differences that make the story exciting to watch, even if many parts are already familiar who watched the original.
For some reason, new episodes haven't come out since June 24, but I want this show to succeed, and hopefully bring even more change with each episode.
THE GOOD: I appreciate the cultural elements in this version. I particularly loved Rio's father acting. The cinematography is ALSO excellent. And finally, there are enough plot twists or differences that make the story exciting to watch, even if many parts are already familiar who watched the original.
For some reason, new episodes haven't come out since June 24, but I want this show to succeed, and hopefully bring even more change with each episode.
If you like the original you WILL BE DISAPPOINTED!
moneyburn-0842524 June 2022
The story is more rushed, the acting is way worse and the overall vibe is just off. I gave it a chance but this is a poor man's version. Trying to copy a masterpiece especially so recently rarely works out. If you haven't seen the original don't watch this go watch that. If you've seen the original you'll be bored of this before the first episode ends. HARD PASS.
What was the point ?
srivastavaanurag-7306425 June 2022
Stop comparing it to the original
laurynl22 August 2022
To give a show a 1 star rating just because it's similar to the original show is petty and ridiculous. The show is its own. It's good, it's well-acted, the SFX are great. If you haven't seen the Spanish version, or if you're not the type to hold insane standards for recreations, give the show a shot.
Come on, It's better than a 5, more like a 6.5 and only because it's a remake
dannypark24724 June 2022
The biggest negative is the fact that people know this is a remake. You can't get it out of your mind. The first episode isn't great. But, actually I finished the series because it was entertaining until the end. And I almost never finish a series. I think if it was more self aware, for example, maybe they were aware of the other Money Heist and literally copied it as a movement or something then it would have played out better.
Same as the original
cannabinosa24 June 2022
Just enough different to be very worthwhile.
Rick354028 July 2022
Warning: Spoilers
You must give this version a chance, stick with it as I did, and I feel rewarded and satisfied.
Yes, the first two episodes are are almost the Spanish version's script. I was sorely disappointed that the names were the same; why couldn't there be some originality there? And the characters themselves start out as copies.
Then, things became different. I will not give too many examples but here are just a few.
First, no Angel. There really isn't a version of him here. There is a hardline guy, Cha. He's by the book and is from North Korea, so he's a bit serious and dangerous.
Second, the Professor has already met and shown an interest in Woojin, the lead inspector.
The Monica character is more independently minded.
The police here are a bit more inventive with their actions. There is what I'd term a major change involving an officer and the daughter of the Ambassador.
I will not list the other differences but there are several and they contribute to making this show not a copy of the Spanish version.
So, please give this a chance.
Yes, the first two episodes are are almost the Spanish version's script. I was sorely disappointed that the names were the same; why couldn't there be some originality there? And the characters themselves start out as copies.
Then, things became different. I will not give too many examples but here are just a few.
First, no Angel. There really isn't a version of him here. There is a hardline guy, Cha. He's by the book and is from North Korea, so he's a bit serious and dangerous.
Second, the Professor has already met and shown an interest in Woojin, the lead inspector.
The Monica character is more independently minded.
The police here are a bit more inventive with their actions. There is what I'd term a major change involving an officer and the daughter of the Ambassador.
I will not list the other differences but there are several and they contribute to making this show not a copy of the Spanish version.
So, please give this a chance.
Is it better than the original?
mikkiparker25 June 2022
As someone who watched and loved the original Money Heist (La Casa De Papel), this review will be based on both similarities and differences between the two.
The beginning of the series, Tokyo's backstory, is captivating and original yet takes elements from the Spanish (og) version. It was nice to see the screenwriters take on a more Korean style while sticking to the original story. It was fast-paced and not much of the story before the heist was shown which was slightly different from the original series but it's understandable considering the writers tried to squeeze as much of the original story for the first heist in 12 episodes (as the original version had 23 episodes meant for the first heist).
I do wish the remake showed a more original and unique approach as the show was mostly very similar to identical to the original.
The acting was, in my honest opinion, average. There were moments and actors that I adored like Park Hae Soo as Berlin or Lee Joo Bin as Yun Mi Seon (OG Monica/Stockholm) and her chemistry with Kim Hi Joon aka Denver. However, the acting didn't exceed my expectations. I still enjoyed the first half of the show that aired so far.
The cinematography and directing style was something that I truly enjoyed. The shots weren't necessarily long (most of the time) and the brightness and coloring of the show were pretty to watch.
In the end, I will say that the original version is better than this remake but it still is enjoyable to watch.
The beginning of the series, Tokyo's backstory, is captivating and original yet takes elements from the Spanish (og) version. It was nice to see the screenwriters take on a more Korean style while sticking to the original story. It was fast-paced and not much of the story before the heist was shown which was slightly different from the original series but it's understandable considering the writers tried to squeeze as much of the original story for the first heist in 12 episodes (as the original version had 23 episodes meant for the first heist).
I do wish the remake showed a more original and unique approach as the show was mostly very similar to identical to the original.
The acting was, in my honest opinion, average. There were moments and actors that I adored like Park Hae Soo as Berlin or Lee Joo Bin as Yun Mi Seon (OG Monica/Stockholm) and her chemistry with Kim Hi Joon aka Denver. However, the acting didn't exceed my expectations. I still enjoyed the first half of the show that aired so far.
The cinematography and directing style was something that I truly enjoyed. The shots weren't necessarily long (most of the time) and the brightness and coloring of the show were pretty to watch.
In the end, I will say that the original version is better than this remake but it still is enjoyable to watch.
They're could have done much better
alizohrehkermani-5577925 June 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Why did they want to ruin this new show? At least they could choose some other cities' names, even they are physically alike with Spanish one, the only thing which was different was this time the girl in bathroom wasn't having sex and she was on a video call. If you had spent that budget on buying fireworks that would be much better and more enjoyable to watch.
Watch this as a new show not a remake of original
amirbehdad-5794616 December 2022
So if you watch this show as a new one it's a really cool show and it can make you busy, but if you start comparing every moment with the original show you're just wasting your time. I personally enjoyed it.
Cast played really well, you can actually make a connection with cast Denver, Moscow, Berlin and especially Tokyo did awesome at this show, some scenes are different from the original.
If you don't have any show to watch or you're just bored I actually recommend it. It's pretty dumb when people give it 1 because it's similar with original. I mean it's just a remake. You should just enjoy it and the amazing cast gave me that joy.
Cast played really well, you can actually make a connection with cast Denver, Moscow, Berlin and especially Tokyo did awesome at this show, some scenes are different from the original.
If you don't have any show to watch or you're just bored I actually recommend it. It's pretty dumb when people give it 1 because it's similar with original. I mean it's just a remake. You should just enjoy it and the amazing cast gave me that joy.
I just can't enjoy this
maisie3325 June 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Honestly, after watching the teaser, I thought they'd make the current event was inspired by what the Spaniards' did in Madrid. Turns out, it's a whole same story with a different heist's motive. Maybe the biggest problem is, I have watched the original and I couldn't stop comparing the remake to the original version. I really don't know. I just couldn't feel the soul and originality of the remake. Feels like this ain't it and Korea could really do better than this.
The characters don't have such strong personalities. Their actings were good, but they failed to portray the og's characters. I think if they really wanted to create different characters, they should used different names instead. The music, the scores, are also bad for me personally. It's fast-paced, compact, which is good because we don't have to witness unnecessary scenes and fights between the member of the robbers. But, this makes the show feels a bit rushed.
Hope they make a better 2nd season, if there's any.
The characters don't have such strong personalities. Their actings were good, but they failed to portray the og's characters. I think if they really wanted to create different characters, they should used different names instead. The music, the scores, are also bad for me personally. It's fast-paced, compact, which is good because we don't have to witness unnecessary scenes and fights between the member of the robbers. But, this makes the show feels a bit rushed.
Hope they make a better 2nd season, if there's any.
Complete waste of time and effort
paulyew-4512525 June 2022
Wow, what a disappointment. I'd eagerly waited for this show, hoping a Korean version would offer a new twist to the basic premise of the original show. For anyone who has seen the original show, there is absolutely nothing this version offers. In summary,
Pros: 1) Familiar faces: Negotiator (from Lost), professor (from Old boy), Berlin (from Squid Game), Tokyo (from Burning), and mint director (dungeon guy from Parasite) 2) South Korea, North Korea dynamics: The South and North set up created natural conflict and dynamics.
Cons: EVERYTHING ELSE.
For non-Korean speaking audience, they won't catch the poorly executed regional accents. There are some cringe worthy acting and plot holes, which also plagued the original show. In conclusion, just a very lazy effort.
Pros: 1) Familiar faces: Negotiator (from Lost), professor (from Old boy), Berlin (from Squid Game), Tokyo (from Burning), and mint director (dungeon guy from Parasite) 2) South Korea, North Korea dynamics: The South and North set up created natural conflict and dynamics.
Cons: EVERYTHING ELSE.
For non-Korean speaking audience, they won't catch the poorly executed regional accents. There are some cringe worthy acting and plot holes, which also plagued the original show. In conclusion, just a very lazy effort.
a downgraded remake of the original
lisbon5524 June 2022
I knew it was hard not to compare it with the original while watching it, and was ultra aware not to set too high an expectation . But the story is like a direct replicate of everything, just of lower budget. I'd rather choose to watch the original series again just for the much more beautiful actors and the originality. The same applies even if i were Korean, means i'd rather watch the original again with Korean dubbing.
This wasn't a copy-paste, they really put their own twist into it
gqnzztqhw17 December 2022
Really enjoyed this show! It can't be compared to the original, they're both good in their own way! It has really good visual effects, playing with timelines as to create plot twists, and incorporated a lot of Korean politics surrounding the north and south which I found to be really interesting. The acting is excellent, they really go all in with showing emotions and expressing themselves. The fight scenes are superb. Also, they made Berlin much more digestible than the Spanish Berlin, couldn't stand that guy lol. I'd say this version has more action than the Spanish version, but again, they're both good in their own unique way.
Berlin and Denver saved this show
darlingiota4 July 2022
If you watched without seeing the original, I'm pretty sure you'll like this, as it has some entertaining elements that are quite impactful. BUT, if you've seen the original ver, then this Korean ver is just VERY VERY BIG NO. I finally understand why there are so many negative comments here.
The original is very solid. Money Heist was made for audiences to sympathize with the robbers, the bad guys, and they succeeded because of the fun and touching inner bond of the characters. While the Korean there is no inner bond at all. They're just robbers with emotional roller coaster and love line. They're not comrades. The character is not alive. They're just actors who are acting.
I don't know why Tokyo looks more annoying here. Rio was weaker than the original. Nairobi is more ruthless and domineering. And the Professor looks like a sociopath rather than an introvert like El Professor. The only ones I like are Berlin and Denver. They look the same but are actually VERY DIFFERENT from the original. Thats how Berlin and Denver characters saved this show.
The original is very solid. Money Heist was made for audiences to sympathize with the robbers, the bad guys, and they succeeded because of the fun and touching inner bond of the characters. While the Korean there is no inner bond at all. They're just robbers with emotional roller coaster and love line. They're not comrades. The character is not alive. They're just actors who are acting.
I don't know why Tokyo looks more annoying here. Rio was weaker than the original. Nairobi is more ruthless and domineering. And the Professor looks like a sociopath rather than an introvert like El Professor. The only ones I like are Berlin and Denver. They look the same but are actually VERY DIFFERENT from the original. Thats how Berlin and Denver characters saved this show.
This is a humiliation of Korean drama reputation and originality
mooney1442425 June 2022
I tried to convince myself to watch through the first three episodes, and I cannot stand it anymore for tolerating the whole story play being copied without making any effort to generate somehow a different creativity. I suggest Spain producer team shall suit the Korean team for every penny!
What a shame for these Koreans since they got such a prosperity of reputation in TV soap industry for such a long time.
What a shame for these Koreans since they got such a prosperity of reputation in TV soap industry for such a long time.
Ctrl C + Ctrl V? Do you even know the meaning of Remake? Also so called "The original" is NOT even original either.
ludwig-9000910 December 2022
I came here to check the cast, but ended up signing up IMDB to leave my review because there are so many ridiculous negative reviews here. What I don't really get the most is that those reviews saying that this show is the exact copy of the original Money Heist, 2017. Do you even know the meaning of "Remake"? Of course it has to be the same as the original script. Furthermore, if this korean remake made some changes instead of adopting the original, I guarantee 100% there will be another group of people who will leave negative reviews because it's not the same as the original. The most ridiculous reviews among those negative reviews are the ones claiming how original the Money Heist is. The plot and the characters in Money Heist are adapted or "copied" a lot from Hollywood heist movies. Nothing in Money Heist is by any means "new" or "original".
I started watching this korean remake because I was wondering how they adopted some of the things in the original show, and I ended up watching it all. Overall, it wasn't that bad. I mostly enjoyed he different aspect of the same show. So I highly doubt those who left negative reviews actually watched the show. I think they only watched the reactions of the show from youtube.
I started watching this korean remake because I was wondering how they adopted some of the things in the original show, and I ended up watching it all. Overall, it wasn't that bad. I mostly enjoyed he different aspect of the same show. So I highly doubt those who left negative reviews actually watched the show. I think they only watched the reactions of the show from youtube.
It's a remake or a version so why everyone mad ?
rdkc25 June 2022
What the hell with the low rating ? It's a remake series so it's basically copy paste movie with different actor, time and languange. So what you guys expect? Please be fair here, you guys not enjoyed watching this ? I can't lie, compare to the original, they doesn't gave enough vibe as the original but this is pretty good remake. If someone who doesn't watch la casa de papel, they'll pretty much enjoy this series as much as we enjoy the original one. They're not 100% copy, they add some fiction location, local cultures and local social critics in there. It's not that bad.
Comparatively worse
rainsonchoco7 July 2022
As a fan of the original Money heist, I am really sorry to say this show is comparatively worse. The acting, the dialogue, the facial expressions are way off and doesn't give any emotional attachment to us viewers.
What made Money heist successful was not the tactics or the practicality of the heist. We all know it was for the sake of entertainment. The reason Money heist was successful was because it was able to make the viewers feel like they were part of the heist. We all got emotionally attached! We all became a member of the heist. The facial expression of the professor, the sweating, the heavy breathings, the tone of the voice.... The calmness of berlin, it all adds up to make us feel like we were in the heist itself.
WHILLEEEE for this version, everything falls apart. It was bland and plain :(
What made Money heist successful was not the tactics or the practicality of the heist. We all know it was for the sake of entertainment. The reason Money heist was successful was because it was able to make the viewers feel like they were part of the heist. We all got emotionally attached! We all became a member of the heist. The facial expression of the professor, the sweating, the heavy breathings, the tone of the voice.... The calmness of berlin, it all adds up to make us feel like we were in the heist itself.
WHILLEEEE for this version, everything falls apart. It was bland and plain :(
It's a decent show for people who didn't watch the original
Snownoise28 June 2022
I didn't watch the original Money Heist because of the same old plot or typical theme of heist movies; a brainiac forming a ragtag team of people to steal the money from a rich. There will be love, betrayal, and plot twist. I felt like I had already watched the show. However, the only reason I watched this show is because it's kdrama, expecting something korean. I didn't expect anything plot-wise.
Half way through I like it so far. It's a very fast paced korean show which makes me surprised a lot because korean dramas (and korean movies too) usually have a lot of drag moments, but not in this one.
The show is really not that bad. People just leave the negative reviews because this show is simply a remake. Have any remakes or reboots received good reviews ever? No, never. People won't have that.
Half way through I like it so far. It's a very fast paced korean show which makes me surprised a lot because korean dramas (and korean movies too) usually have a lot of drag moments, but not in this one.
The show is really not that bad. People just leave the negative reviews because this show is simply a remake. Have any remakes or reboots received good reviews ever? No, never. People won't have that.
I am not an air conditioner of the original version. I am just a fan of it.
potatopuree24 June 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Just watched 1 episode. It's a good tv show. It's does give you the excitement and the tension. It does copies a lot of scenes from the original's. But I don't think it's a bad thing, because how can you top the plot of the original one.
It will bring more attention to the original version, so I do hope this will go big.
Giving 1 star is a bit harsh, but everyone have their opinions.
Edit: The more I watch, the more I realize. 1 of the biggest flaw about this is the Korean professor is not as good as the Spanish professor. His acting still great, may be not for this role. With the Spanish one, he just needs one close up shot of his face expression and you will understand his several emotions at the same time. But the Korean professor cannot.
It will bring more attention to the original version, so I do hope this will go big.
Giving 1 star is a bit harsh, but everyone have their opinions.
Edit: The more I watch, the more I realize. 1 of the biggest flaw about this is the Korean professor is not as good as the Spanish professor. His acting still great, may be not for this role. With the Spanish one, he just needs one close up shot of his face expression and you will understand his several emotions at the same time. But the Korean professor cannot.
No effort on screenplay
adityapravin24 June 2022
There is no effort to even bring some originality to it.
I have watched the orignal so I will say this it's better to see that or if you have watched it to watch that rather than this version it takes all the magic away this version.
Though this would be a different storyline same mint same Berlin same professor same Tokyo same Arturo nothing is different except their names and the city it's short in.
I have watched the orignal so I will say this it's better to see that or if you have watched it to watch that rather than this version it takes all the magic away this version.
Though this would be a different storyline same mint same Berlin same professor same Tokyo same Arturo nothing is different except their names and the city it's short in.
Just one question why remake?
akkid9724 June 2022
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