A little disappointed
I had a lot of trouble getting through the first three episodes of this series. From the very beginning, I went in with extremely high expectations, mainly because of all the hype surrounding K-dramas lately. Everyone seems to praise them for their storytelling, emotional depth, and unique visuals, so I genuinely expected to be immediately hooked. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case for me. The start felt slow, and I struggled to connect with the characters or feel invested in the plot. At times, it even felt like I was forcing myself to continue, hoping it would eventually get better.
Because of that initial disappointment, I found it hard to fully enjoy what followed. Even when the story started to pick up and the pacing improved, I couldn’t completely forget how underwhelmed I felt at the beginning. It created a sort of distance between me and the series, as if my expectations had already been broken too early. That said, I have to admit that the rest of the episodes did manage to do their job. The plot became more engaging, the stakes felt higher, and I started to appreciate certain character developments and narrative choices.
Despite this improvement, I can’t say I truly loved the series. I liked it, yes, but there’s still a lingering sense of disappointment that I can’t ignore. I think a big part of it comes from the contrast between what I expected and what I actually experienced. When expectations are set so high, it becomes much harder for any show to fully satisfy them, and this one, unfortunately, didn’t completely succeed in doing so for me.
On the other hand, I really want to highlight the final fights. Those scenes genuinely surprised me in a very positive way. The intensity, choreography, and overall execution were impressive and much more impactful than I had anticipated after the slow beginning. It felt like the series suddenly reached its full potential during those moments, delivering something truly memorable. In fact, I think those final sequences are what ultimately raised my overall rating. Without them, my opinion would probably have been much more negative.
Because of that initial disappointment, I found it hard to fully enjoy what followed. Even when the story started to pick up and the pacing improved, I couldn’t completely forget how underwhelmed I felt at the beginning. It created a sort of distance between me and the series, as if my expectations had already been broken too early. That said, I have to admit that the rest of the episodes did manage to do their job. The plot became more engaging, the stakes felt higher, and I started to appreciate certain character developments and narrative choices.
Despite this improvement, I can’t say I truly loved the series. I liked it, yes, but there’s still a lingering sense of disappointment that I can’t ignore. I think a big part of it comes from the contrast between what I expected and what I actually experienced. When expectations are set so high, it becomes much harder for any show to fully satisfy them, and this one, unfortunately, didn’t completely succeed in doing so for me.
On the other hand, I really want to highlight the final fights. Those scenes genuinely surprised me in a very positive way. The intensity, choreography, and overall execution were impressive and much more impactful than I had anticipated after the slow beginning. It felt like the series suddenly reached its full potential during those moments, delivering something truly memorable. In fact, I think those final sequences are what ultimately raised my overall rating. Without them, my opinion would probably have been much more negative.
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