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Lots of historical background. It took many months for me to return to this show because I stopped at like episode 4 or 5. That's a lot of investment (each episode is 1+ hour), but I gave up because of the pace. The romance was attempted, but it wasn't there between the two leads. There was no chemistry between them. Great actors who act well, but no spark.
I only stayed for the bromance. It's bromance show.
And a commercial. This show has the most advertisement I've ever seen. Probably has the amount I've seen in my entire life.
The age gap between the leads though was too uncomfortable. Make the dude a 1,000 year old God at least in the body of someone who looks 25 or 30 instead of 40! The girl is in high school for God's sake. It seems too predatory with a 40 year old dude waiting for her finish high school.
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The wait is worth it
The wait is worth it. I found Goblin incredibly slow for the first twelve-ish episodes and boring in regards to the first six or seven, but the last four episodes were so great that my initial rating transformed highly, and I'm so glad I was patient with this, instead of dropping it.However, Goblin still has things I didn't like. Like I said, the pacing is the by far the biggest problem, but there were a couple of obvious plot holes I didn't like, plus the character of the FL until she becomes more mature was very irritating at parts.
But these are no problem in the last four episodes. In fact, the last four episodes showcased the potential of the story, characters and acting abilities into action. I think the main thing I liked about Goblin was the star-studded cast and their brilliant performances as always, and the other cast members I hadn't seen before or wasn't too much of a fan of, well, guess what, Goblin changed my opinion on them too, in a more positive fashion.
Another brilliant thing I must mention is the delightful OST (although in my eyes, a little bit overplayed).
All in all, it is a very, very slow start, but the wait is worth it. Can I recommend it though for others? Only for people who can never drop a drama!
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The perfect series.
A series that incorporates everything perfectly. A series of growth, sacrifices, love, second chances, humanity, resignation, longing and faith. A fantasy, historical and romantic series that keeps you glued to the screen, with its costumes, music, laughter and tears. A series that incorporates so much in 16 episodes and leaves a mark in your heart, thanks to the wonderful cast and the carefully crafted stories and music.Was this review helpful to you?
Rating should be 9.8 instead of 8.8
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Goblin got heart touch story for grimreaper fault in his life and his life time separation from his love.
His love sunny was innocent but bread between brother and husband. Her life got spoil but still love grim reapper that was the reason I fall for this show. And Lee dong wook and yooinna stole my heart by their natural chemistry and ofcaz goblin and grimreaper ( brother in law and goblin) bro romance the best part of show ....
I hate how they story developee. They could kill the main violent by grim reapper because he actually killed the king both life ...noting lose of goblin. Because he was born to be general of country. In any war he would die and called hero .he had no love affection. It was ok but after that what could with the connection of goblin bride why ....he and grimreaper could hold the sword ..that goblin bride part was most illogical unnecessary part and yes their romance like old man romancing with his students their had noting good word for goblin and his bride romance was seriously valueless where story begin from grimreaper sunny goblin and ender too with this 3 Charecter clear up the mristry. The most annoying part was goblin and bride romance ????????
And most touchy part was grimreaper sunny true love story and best chemistry was Lee dong wook and yooinna togather are best always
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Every Moment of Goblin Shined
This is one of the few series that I wanted to rewatch immediately after finishing it.The first half of the first episode had me unsure if this was the right series for me but as the story unfolded, I was captivated and amazed by the cast. The Goblin's sadness is palpable and my heart ached for him; Eun Tak's innocence was charming, her wisdom surprising and the Grim Reaper was a sight for sore eyes. Sunny seemed to be one of those characters you look over and don't pay much attention, but she surprised me early on. The actors did an amazing job bringing to life these characters (either main or supporting ones) and they all shined through.
The story itself was magnificent and compelling. It isn't as simple as it appears with its twists and turns. Until the final episode, you just are never sure about anything. I loved how I went from tears of sadness to tears of laughter and how balanced the sad/dramatic scenes are with the funny ones.
The relationship between the Goblin and the Grim Reaper was perfectly developed. In fact, I can definitely say that there is concise development to every relationship in this show and it was a joy to watch. Be it the relationship between the Goblin and Eun Tak to the relationship between Eun Tak and her 'out of this world' friends.
Overall, I can't recommend this enough. I dragged out the last couple of episodes because I did not want it to end and, even as I write this review, I am considering changing my evening plans to accommodate a rewatch of Goblin (sorry current shows...).
I will end this review with one of my favorite quotes (hope this will entice you to watch Goblin!):
“Mass isn’t proportional to volume.
A girl as small as a violet, a girl who moves like a flower petal – is pulling me toward her with more force than her mass.
Just then, like Newton’s apple, I rolled toward her without stopping until I fell on her with a thump.
My heart keeps bouncing between the sky and the ground.
It was my first love”
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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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