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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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I spent hours watching for the ending, but the story lost me. Can someone please help!1. Why was the goblin still not dead once the sword was removed. Was he not supposed to become extinct after 900 years. ( thats what we were told many times during the episodes)
2. Why was he wondering the desert for 9 years. I thought the almighty has wiped his slate clean and he was finally dead or he can be reborn .
3. The goblin bride comes back again as a school girl, the story starts all over again. No issues about the age difference, but the character really irritated me, i wish she talked less.
I wish the story line ended after she went to the other world and left the rest to our imagination. Definately not the best.
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This was so, so well written. Bring tissues.
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you need to watch this
so this is a very good drama I Don't know why I was pushing it away I regret it 😅 but as now I have watched it it's so amazing ❤️ I am so in love with it and the the actors have done the acting is just superb 💋the story is awesome ending is also beautiful and the ost oo mmyyy goddd it's so good like I am keeping it as my ringtone so good loved it ❤️ ♥️ 😀 amazing if 100 was a rating I would have given hundred 💯 sooo just go and watch without wasting any time loved it muahhhh🫂💋❤️❤️🔥🎂😭🫶Was this review helpful to you?
Magically awesome somehow ...
Goblin is the first Korean drama that I actually watched while it was still on-going. I remember how I waited patiently every week for new episodes to come out. Yes, this drama is really that good, it made someone like me who isn't into fantasy drama fell hard for this series ... either that or maybe the charm of Gong Yoo? or maybe the flow of its story line? or maybe the dry humor that's actually funny? or maybe the whole mortal and immortal love thing ... I'm not sure ... but somehow they all mixed together and it created an awesome drama series.Any how, if I really think about it, even to this day I still don't like this type of fantasy drama but somehow Goblin is still on my top 5 most favorite Korean drama.
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Gong Yoo , portraying as Goblin (Kim Shin) couldn't have been better. I don't know how they chose cast but No one could have been better than Gong Yoo as the Goblin. The lines were way too emotional and his acting was too perfect. Every moment he was in the drama shined. His story of so many years and his previous tragedy will shake you to the peak of excitement. Vastly experienced Gong Yoo hits the hot spot again. One of the highest paid actors of Korea of all time and most popular actors of all time.
Kim Go Eun , Ji Eun Tak , a girl with the ability to see ghosts meaning to be Goblin's Wife, played charming and amazing part. Everybody , literally every body said so many bad things about her and the drama for choosing her and making her so young. But truly , she has proved everyone wrong in the best possible way. The way she acted , felt like one of the greatest actresses of all time.
Lee Dong Wook, The Greatest Interest of the show , combining with Gong Yoo by creating mesmerising Bromance , played the most difficult role of Grim Reaper and OMG , he was so great as Grim Reaper. The walking scenes of him and Gong Yoo literally made everyone's heart flutter. Though he played supporting actor but he is not a supporting actor rather one of the highest paid actors of all time in Korea.
Yoo In Na , playing Kim Sun, came as a supporting actress in the drama. Same goes for her , always selected as a main lead. This is a big reason the drama was hit . Four of the best cast was massive to see at a time.
Yoo In Na's acting was up to the mark and she portrayed her character so well . It was really great to see.
Yeah, that sums up the review. Watch this amazing k-drama. Even if you create a vote poll for the best drama ever comparing with Dots, My love from the star , you will still see Goblin beating everyone. That shows how maximum people appreciated it. Don't just see the hate comments otherwise it wouldn't get 9.0 rating in total. Give it a go. Thank you so much for reading.
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