Olddiva

I didn’t connect to this show initially, I gave up during Ep. 2. Because I’m a Bo Gum and IU fan, I went back and struggled through EPS.3 & 4. I went away for a few weeks, then decided to go back, because at the same time, I was watching “The Seasons: Cantabile of Park Bo Gum.” An excellent array of talented performers, most new to me, but I was enamored with Bo’s many talents. OK, I’ll go back to “When Life Gives You Tangerines.” Happy I did! That which I saw as silliness and annoying at first, became intricacies of the characters. The storlyline grew stronger, each character well-defined, and brilliantly executed by the actors! The older Leads display stellar performances. I was impressed by the dynamics of the director, his use of actors. Each couple has their own identified relationship and love, no matter how volatile, there is commitment. There is hope, comedy, and tears; scenes of reality that makes you want to punch someone or hug someone. The story moves through life and has pretty good pacing. The second half keeps building to hanky time. Turned out to be a pretty damn good show!