Wasted potential
Wasted potentialIf I needed to describe this drama in two words, it would be: wasted potential.
The first episodes were so long and boring, you had to hang on.
I am not a big fan of love triangle tropes, especially when they involve friends, but I can usually bear it, but this one ???? Impossible. It was incomprehensible. When did it start, and why ?? All along you don’t understand the relation between her and the boys. Can I also add that the FL doesn’t know what she wants ???
Talking about the FL. How did they cast her ? Maybe it was someone else who auditioned for her, who knows? 🤷🏾♀️
Because her acting was meh if she was in a supporting role it would be okay but FL with two great actors ???? You can do that.
The global idea of the story was not bad, it was in fact interesting this is why I was excited about the release of this drama but I was disappointed. But the script wasted everything. How can you do that to my favorites actors Lee Jaewook and Lee Junyoung ???
Two good things I can retain from this show are Lee Jae-Wook and Lee Jun-Young in suits, especially LJW with the roll-up sleeves… And the great discovery of Choi Hee-Jin hopes to see her in a next drama as the FL.
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Wasted potential
I watched this drama completely and I still don't know how I didn't drop on the way. I think I had faith that the potential he had could still be exploited, but in vain.The theme was really interesting and offered several issues to explore.
She was pregnant but looked like a normal woman, even though we were moving forward in time (I'm talking months). They did a time jump straight to birth (botched).
The drama started well but ended up revolving around something that could have been resolved more quickly and more logically (for me). Any other issues or plotlines presented at the beginning were completely thrown into the trash. Looks like the writer forgot.
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Why I didn't hear about this before?
Why hasn’t it gained more success? This show was outstanding, prompting me to share my thoughts. The storyline, acting, and even the OST were exceptional. The actors conveyed emotions so vividly that I found myself immersed, experiencing a range from anger to anxiety and sadness. The drama held me from start to finish, a rare feat in my binge-watching history. Now that it’s over, I’m left with a void, wondering what to watch next.Regarding the love interests, I felt torn between the ML and SFL, craving more of their interaction. Yet, the FL and ML displayed a profound, genuine love that went beyond a mere crush.
Can we talk about SFL ? I mean Oh Yu Jin. No, because she giving. 🫢 And the outfit, always on point. I need to see her in more drama pls.
Returning to the main plot, the story was masterfully written, and the episode count felt just right. Every character’s perspective was well understood, though the ending left a bittersweet taste. I understood the repercussions of the golden spoon but I still felt sad for SeungChun. But by the look of Juhee, I can imagine he's going to reconnect with the people who loved him and whom he loved.
This drama is worth recommending to everyone. It’s a gem that deserves more recognition.
Now I am going to watch the TikTok edits, ITW, BTS and stalk the actors.
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Needed more episodes
When I first started the drama, I didn’t even check how many episodes it had. I assumed it would be a typical 12–16episode K-drama, and honestly, I couldn’t see how they would stretch this storyline (abuse, a murder, and its consequences ) for that long. So when I realised it was only 8 episodes, I thought: perfect, short and efficient.
But after finishing it, I actually believe the show needed more episodes, maybe around 12, so they could explore certain storylines in more depth. The drama starts very strong, but the ending felt rushed and overloaded with events that had little narrative payoff. It’s clear they wanted a thriller-style finale with cliffhangers, but without proper build-up, those moments felt random and disconnected.
❌ Bad
The final episodes felt overloaded with events. It was obvious the writers wanted big thriller moments and cliffhangers, but they didn’t build them up properly, so several plot twists felt random.
The biggest issue for me was Jang Gang. His return made absolutely no sense. At first, I even thought Hui-Sui was hallucinating from guilt. But once I realised he was really there, the character still didn’t add up: suddenly he’s a violent psycho from a gang, even though nothing in his behaviour or background matches that. His motivations, his past, and even his travel situation were confusing and poorly explained.
Another weak point was Jin helping the girls. The drama hints at guilt or emotional attachment, but their relationship is never developed enough to justify the risks he takes. They also mention his dead son, but this detail goes nowhere and has no influence on the story later.
The sister of Jin Pyo, first I want to say I hate her. Her career progression made no sense to me.
How does someone go from police officer to working inside the presidential office?
Also, her complete denial of her brother’s abuse, and her blame of the victim, were portrayed well, but the story doesn’t give her the ending she deserved.
Same for the mother. The hypocrisy of her public speech on domestic violence, despite knowing her son was an abuser, was powerful, but the drama doesn't show enough shame, jail, or accountability for them.
Finally, the courtroom scene left a bad taste. When Eun-So says she blames her child self for not protecting her mother from abuse, it sends a terrible message. A child is never responsible for stopping domestic violence. That line felt careless and unnecessary.
✅ Liked
All the actors were amazing. They completely embodied their characters, and the emotional scenes felt very real.
The first half of the drama portrayed domestic abuse realistically and sensitively: Hui-Sui’s attempts to escape, her fear of her husband’s connections, her isolation, and the way victims feel trapped were all shown very well.
At first, I didn’t understand why Eun-So, who trains in self-defense and even got banned for being too aggressive, suddenly became powerless during real danger. But after reading Minji23 review, it made sense.
In real life, no matter how much you train, a violent, unpredictable attacker doesn’t “follow rules, your body freezes under fear, the pain is real, not controlled like in practice
To conclude, the drama starts incredibly strong with great acting and a powerful, important topic. But the writers clearly wanted extra thriller elements, and in the last episodes, they sacrificed logic and emotional depth for surprise value. The ending isn’t terrible, but it’s far from satisfying — mostly because the potential was so much higher. With more episodes and better development, it could have been excellent. Still, it’s worth watching for the performances and the realistic depiction of domestic abuse.
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