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* I am in love with this k drama in every aspect (story, acting, music), because they are all truly amazing <3 <3 <3.
* I have rewatched it more times than I can count.
* It is a really unique k drama.
* Words can not be enough for such a masterpiece. It combines in perfect harmony a story with elements of: fantasy, (beautiful) romance, (hilarious and very touching) bromance, comedy and drama. The acting of all the cast is just great and the music (OST) touches your heart every time you hear it.
* It is worth your time 100%.
* Just watch it and you will understand immediately what I am talking about :b. You are not going to regret it, I can assure you about that :D :D :D.
P.S: I really hope my opinion to be helpful to you :).
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I just can't get over the age gap
Okay, I want to start off with that this cast is amazing, everybody portraits there character beautifully and the writing, videography and music is done great.However I can't get myself to enjoy the mainleads storyline, it's weard. I don't think it's romantic and I can't imagine why you would think that it's okay for a 900 year something to fall for a child, A CHILD. It's inappropriate and nothing sexually happend with a minor but still.... Personally it was a complete dealbreaker. (I wanna say I don't think the girls crush or her perspective is weard I completely blame the old dude)
Again every character seems well thought out and portrait lovely, I love the side story's, but the main storyline is just weard and inappropriate. So even though I would probably recommend it because of the amazing cast and the videography, the plot is not okay....
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Almost magical
A story unlike any I’ve watched before. Seeing the relationship grow between the Goblin and the Grim Reaper was the best part of the show for me - many funny moments and many touching ones as well.The acting was top notch and I was particularly touched by the overwhelming sadness conveyed by the Grim Reaper so I was glad he had a happy ending. His pale outlook fit his Grim Reaper look very well but I was happier to see him in his other character that had a moustache - so tormented but more handsome. The Goblin was a bit too quirky at times (drying his hair while acting like a teenager, singing a love song etc) which I found to be out of character. FL was spot on with her expressions and mannerisms which made for a believable high school student. Cinematography and story telling were well done, particularly how the Grim Reaper works.
But...
I was not comfortable seeing a romance between a student (19) and an older adult (39 for the last 900 years). Can’t be helped since the story relies on the age 9, 19, 29 explanation of when someone is the most vulnerable.
Thankfully, there was the romance of the second couple to pull me back into the show whenever I got a bit unsettled seeing the FL in her school uniform cozying up to the ML.
This drama’s theme song hit the right notes for me. It was haunting yet evoked a mystical aura which I feel really suited the show.
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Worth a re-watch again and again!
Just took me a few years to get around watching it, but I'm so glad I did. The OST is hands down 10/10. the best OST i've heard. It took me awhile to get hooked into this drama, I found the first half a bit slow and odd (especially the large age gap between the ML and FL), but I really enjoyed the second half after I got used to it and really felt the characters shine. The storyline is really different, and they do a great job at explaining the backstory.I've now got all my candles lit and hoping that Gong Yoo just magically appears behind me.
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Overall, it is best South Korea TV show ever I’ve seen so far. The best part is the cinematography, and the songs are perfect. I want to thank Viki for licensing Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, so we can enjoy watching it. I highly recommend this one to anyone.
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If you're waiting for the perfect moment, now is that perfect moment.
I kept this one off for awhile, I started getting into KDramas about a year ago and I've been a huge fan of tear jerker/romantic dramas. I've said it before and I have no hiccups in saying it again, "Koreans have mastered the art of tragic dramas."I've seen quite a few kdramas and you best believe I've shed a tear or two in some of them, not embarassed to share that at all.
What can I say? I can't say I stumbled upon this kdrama because I've always seen it mentioned everywhere, on the kdrama subreddit that I lurk quite frequently, in kdrama related discords etc..but people mainly talk about it for its beautiful OSTs and I'm here to tell you that, it's a god damn masterpiece, the OST's aren't overrated or unnecessarily bragged about. Each and every OST in this show is a spot on 10/10 - I genuinely can't find a single flaw in it. In fact, it just completes this show.
Moving to the cast, you really can't get better chemistry between a male and female lead than this adding to the fact that the secondary m lead and f lead is also a perfect match! No matter what word I choose to describe the level of performance the artists have given, it would be an understatement.
Coming to the show itself without spoiling too much, damn this director for continuously having a grip on your heart through the last few episodes. So very well executed, I want to hate it and love it at the same time but I can say this, it's definitely left a mark on me. Definitely going to have a Goblin hangover that's going to last for quite awhile.
If you've read this far, give it a watch. Don't leave it for another day.
P.S - The only reason I've given a 8/10 for rewatch value is because I don't really rewatch any kdrama cause my heart wouldn't be able to endure that much damage. It's a precaution I take for my own well being.
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Also, I'm pretty sure you already know that this drama isn't exactly your typical romcom romance drama. It's pretty darn sad. I cry at least three times in one episode so prepare some tissues.
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Not for me …
Goblin is a classic and it’s easy to see why it has gained popularity but this one wasn’t for me.Strengths
Acting was strong and thought Yoo Na and Kim Dong Wook were absolute delights.
Kim Eun Sook really capitulated audiences
The romance chemistry was sweet
The filming settings were magical also but struggled to get away with the concept and age difference.
Loved the Korean mythology elements
Weaknesses
Slow paced
Age difference too great between leads - understandable after time skip but creepy beforehand
Too many tropes imao
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Such a beautiful story with amazing actors and even more amazing characters. I found myself laughing out loud at parts and crying at others. I can see myself missing these characters in a week and sneaking into my room to revisit them. Only thing that bothered me was the story-line of the Grim reaper and Sunny, it felt really stretched out and I know they had a connection because of their past lives but we didn't see them actually getting to know each other in their current one, and the fact they kept breaking up and getting back together seemed redundant.
Overall, I LOVED this show and would recommend it to anyone who likes a supernatural yet mundane story of love and friendship.
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My empty soul after this show
OMG, this happen to me twice with reply 1988 and weightlifting fairy, I can't think about anything else. The first time I watched this show, I was like 14 and I didn't enjoy it. But now at 16 and more into dramaworld, this show is in my top 5. The storyline is awesome. The controversy of the show, about the age gap, like think about it, he is 900 years old, no one can be old enough to be with him, so stop low rating because of that. The visuals are amazing too, the budget was really big, just guessing but WOW.Was this review helpful to you?
A miracle which you must watch to believe it exists
Don’t miss this drama. It’s unbelievably good and entertaining. Brings out emotional side of you. It makes u laugh, cry and scream in surprise. You will rewatch certain scenes guaranteed.Liked
Cast: Goblin and grim reaper are my favourite characters of all time. So is credit card boy. They make u laugh so hard. Even goblins bride is innocent and sweet. The smallest character is so accomplished and good with their acting.Goblins sister in past life, Eun Tak's childhood friend, Grim Reaper's junior though they are on screen for short time they have casted good actors for it to make sure they did a good job.
Story: Exciting and funny with ups down like never seen before. To avoid spoilers I won’t add much. The flow is smooth and very well presented and executed.
Over all: A masterpiece indeed. The music, the acting, storyline, direction everything is too good. My only dislike was second lead actress cause I felt goblin sister in past life was played by a much accomplished actress and I wish they continued her role .
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