Hats off to the cast who played such great characters. It completely hard to think that they are just characters, and not real people.
And what a twist with "GOD". Being and atheist myself, it was a really great experience to watch this.
I would surely recommend this to people.
Honestly, this was my entry into the world of Asian drama, until now, I just used to watch Japanese anime.
But, guess, I have drowned too deep into dramas now.
And goblin was the first ever drama I have watched.
So this will be something that I will always love and recommend to others.
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Acting - 9
Plot - 8
The first episode was impressive -- the director was able to cover a large time frame and maintain the continuity of the story. That episode set the stage for the drama. Now, mind you, they are actors and adults, the couples' age gap should not deter your judgement of watching a spectacular drama. The actors/actresses were all amazing, I mean you can just really feel the sadness, the distress, the sorrow and then the sweetness (that does not go overboard to childishness), the happiness, the camaraderie...
Add to this, this was a great comeback of Gong Yoo to drama land and when he had his sad moments in teh drama you just want to tell him to not be sad because his face just makes you "aawww, don't be sad...".
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Agora, os problemas. E eles não são poucos. O primeiro grande incômodo é a quantidade de furos de roteiro. A história se apoia em conveniências absurdas e em resoluções que simplesmente não fazem sentido dentro da própria lógica da trama. Isso fica ainda mais evidente na morte forçada e sem propósito da protagonista, um dos momentos mais mal trabalhados do dorama. A cena, que deveria ser emocionalmente impactante, acaba sendo apenas frustrante, pois parece acontecer apenas por necessidade de drama barato e não como uma consequência natural da história.
Outro grande problema é a atuação medíocre de Lee Dong Wook como o Ceifador (Grim Reaper). O personagem tinha bastante potencial, mas seu desenvolvimento é praticamente nulo, sua personalidade é rasa e sua presença na trama acaba sendo bem menos significativa do que poderia. Sinceramente, não entendo o motivo de tanta idolatria em torno dele, já que sua performance não acrescenta nada de realmente memorável à obra.
No final, Goblin é um dorama que impressiona visualmente, mas falha em entregar uma narrativa coesa e emocionalmente envolvente. Sua estética grandiosa e trilha sonora impecável não são suficientes para sustentar um roteiro cheio de inconsistências e personagens mal desenvolvidos. É o típico caso de uma obra que tinha tudo para ser excelente, mas se perde em escolhas questionáveis e no excesso de melodrama sem profundidade.
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Great idea, bad execution
The concept of the story was great, the execution was terrible.Either the Goblin needed to be much younger or Eun Tak needed to be much older. The Goblin was a 39 year old man before his transformation, the FL Eun Tak is a 19 year old HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT whose parents died when she was young. She was living with neglectful, abusive family members, she comes off as vulnerable and naïve. She is in no way mature in looks or acts. It is hard to buy that a 939 worldly Goblin/man is going to fall in love with a girl who acts like an entitled toddler. The fact that he does is creepy. I have zero issues with age gaps in general, but the age gap is glaring since Eun Tak is written to be so immature and spends most of her time dressed in a school uniform. The whole time I watched there was no chemistry between the two, which I am glad for but also it is supposed to be a romantic fantasy drama, at least cast it so we don't feel skeeved out every time the leads are on screen together.
What I saw of the Reaper and Sunny was great. Deok Wha was enjoyable and should have more of a story line. The bromance is great and should have been more developed.
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Disappointing Journey
Goblin had the potential to be a captivating fantasy series, but unfortunately, it fell flat in several key areas, leaving viewers more frustrated than enchanted. While it had some interesting concepts, the execution left much to be desired, resulting in a rather disappointing experience.
From the outset, the premise of Goblin seemed intriguing. The idea of a cursed goblin searching for his bride to end his immortality is a unique twist on the fantasy genre. However, the plot quickly became convoluted and meandering, with too many subplots that detracted from the main story. Instead of a cohesive narrative, viewers were left with a patchwork of disjointed storylines that felt rushed and poorly developed.
Character development was another significant issue. While the main characters had potential, their arcs felt shallow and unfulfilled. The goblin, who should have been a complex and sympathetic figure, often came across as one-dimensional and lacking depth. His interactions with other characters felt forced and lacked the emotional weight necessary to make the audience care about his journey. Supporting characters were similarly underdeveloped, often serving as mere plot devices rather than fully realized individuals.
The pacing of Goblin was also problematic. There were moments of intense drama that were quickly followed by long stretches of filler content that dragged the story down. This inconsistency made it difficult to stay engaged, as viewers were often left waiting for the plot to pick up again. The tonal shifts were jarring, with moments of humor that felt out of place in an otherwise serious narrative.
Visually, Goblin had its moments, with some impressive cinematography and set designs that captured the fantasy elements. However, even the beautiful visuals couldn’t compensate for the lack of substance in the story. The special effects, while decent, didn’t elevate the overall experience, as they were often overshadowed by the weak plot and character development.
The dialogue in Goblin was another area of concern. Much of it felt clichéd and uninspired, lacking the wit and charm that one would expect from a fantasy series. Characters often delivered lines that felt forced or overly dramatic, detracting from the authenticity of their interactions. This lack of natural dialogue made it difficult to connect with the characters on a deeper level.
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This is a good show overall!
I watched this after a really long time, because I tend to ignore shows that are more hyped!The concept is fantastic, nothing original, but good. The whole romance story was weird as hell in the first half. I mean, the girl is 18 and the Goblin is 900+ but even if we don't care about that because this is a fantasy, his real age is around 30+ or something. The chemistry between Gong Yoo and Kim Go Eun in the first was more like a dad and daughter, and when the romance started for real it was even more weird, because she always called him "Ahjussi". After the 9 years time skip, it was much, it was like two adults. I feel they should've start with Eun Tak as an adult already.
Also, like with many other Kdrama, especially with fantasy, the plot was all over the place. I hate when characters don't speak up and say what they want to say.
Some of the problems they had to face were solved pretty easily. When he finally dies, I thought he might get a second chance to live a normal life, but no. He came back as a Goblin again. Why? Makes zero sense. If they bring him back as a Goblin, at least let them live together till she dies in old age.
She spent 9 years "waiting" for him, she even wrote a note for herself, yet in all these years she never mentioned it or moved on? Come on now. Only 2 people remembered him, so she should've moved on. Especially, because Sunny never said a single thing. She watched her friend suffering, even had to take pills for her heart, yet she didn't do anything. This whole amnesia plot was messed up. The way they brought him back is even worse! In 9 years, she never blew out a candle? Who believes that? It's not like she lived alone. No one ever bought her a cake in 9 years?
The most frustrating part of the story is probably the fact that they killed her in the finale, so they can have like a 2 minute long scene at the end as a child again. What the heck?
At least the story with Sunny and the Reaper was better.
The bromance was funny as hell, and there were so many good things on the show, it's just frustrating, because with a little more focus on the writing, this show could've been perfect.
Even with all the problems, I think I will rewatch it once or twice.
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I have to start off with the storyline. I've always been quite a fan of mythical creatures, especially stories about Japanese deities and gods in anime. When I first saw that this story revolves around similar folklore beasts and spirits, I was swiftly drawn into it. It was quite a ride seeing the mythical creatures being portrayed by the amazing and super talented actors. I mean, the Goblin and the Grim Reaper's bromance speaks for itself. At first glance, I thought that the main couple, the Goblin and his bride, was kind of strange and unrelatable, but they made such a cute connection during the series. I've been familiar with Kim Go Eun's acting in Cheese In The Trap so it was quite a surprise seeing her act as a bubbly and fun character, unlike the other drama. However, my biggest appreciation of romance goes to the ultimate Grim Reaper and Sunny. Their screen time is so strong and made me quite anxious each and every episode... Their chemistry is unbelievable, they definitely need a separate series! *totally would watch*
The OST was selected perfectly. Loved the little touch of incorporating classical and pop music. The breathtaking shots of the nature and Quebec made the visuals of this drama out of this world unforgettable!
Not only does this drama combine polar genres like comedy, romance, history and tragedy into one harmonized series, but also it combines existential and every day problems with the perception of time. Never has a Korean Drama changed my views on death and love like Goblin. This is worth appearing onto national television it was that good! I'm gonna miss it, but it's also in a need of a re-watch sometime soon!
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Plot of this Drama is unique & strong, extremely amazing!!
Acting... What to say... Everyone did their job PERFECTLY ... but i praise Gong yoo & Kim Go-Eun .???????? She is Amazing seriously... and bromance between Lee dong wook and Gong yoo is cute though.
And Mesmerizing OST... specially Stay with me, Heaven, Beautiful life, I miss you, best background score..
Hats off to the makers and everyone who made this drama so special.❤️????????
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One of my favorite things about this show is the character development. The chemistry all the actors have with each other is amazing and it's so exciting to see how they change throughout the series.
Yes, Kim Go Eun was young compared to others but I think she fit the role perfectly and really brought Ji Eun Tak to life.
Even though I cried watching Goblin, I would definitely watch this again and recommend it to everyone!
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I started with some kdramas with highest reviews and most popular, i liked them but not much, when i find goblin and read the summary i didn't liked it at first, but i decided to give it a try, first ep was so boring but i also had feelings that it would be better, and i was totally right!
It's perfect! Story, music, cast they were all perfect, i still looking for dramas like this masterpiece!
Iam not a fan of those kind of stories but i started to love them after Goblin, you should give it a try!!!
Note: Some episods are too long but not boring if you watch 1ep each day. Lol
just an advice for you❤
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