I'll be the devil's advocate because while I understand why people are saying he should've allowed the brothers to switch, I think if he allowed it once, there's a high possibility of chaos breaking out. If they are allowed to, other men will start to think they have a chance to switch theirs. It could start off as willingly, but what if people start to beg? Is it right that now those who chose a long string is subjected to being filled with guilt if they say no? They're all already feeling survivors guilt, why add the additional trauma of them refusing to switch their strings? He went with saving half and I think he did it the right way. Even the other Navy Captain (Lee Min Ki) told him to stay strong and chose to go to the losing side. Do I think it was fair? No. Would I have made that decision? Probably not, but I'm just a civilian office worker. I would've said, let's all die together lol cause that would've been the most fair. This wasn't even a sacrifice a few to save the many. I think they did an even split with the threads? Yeah, this whole movie was morally grey except for the higher ups that fked up and then tried to cover it up. I feel like no one could reaaaaally hate the "villain" in this. overall, the submarine scenes were heartbreaking and if i really wanted to bawl my eyes out i would ask for a whole movie with their pov instead 😭
also, I kept feeling like it was missing something and I think it was the character development from the crew members. because while we definitely understand what the catalyst was for the bombing situation, we were never given enough time to really learn about the crew members. in our eyes, they were just all good men, but (and maybe im jaded), but there's usually always an a hole in the group or someone that is more selfish. that's not too say one deserved to die over the other but it would've added a bit of color to the crew. To see the 22 men who drew the short straw all succumb to their fate that silently (aside from the brother, of course) made it lack depth. not complaining since they probably wouldn't have the time to add much more character development without making the movie too long. also, I've heard that being trapped in a ship/ boat for a long time (and for them, lacking oxygen) could cause other psychological breakdowns, which also would've been interesting to see.
why the low rating? seems like a solid start so far with an enemies to lovers trope presently. would love to know more of their past and LMAO she took him not remembering her really well cause it seems like it wasn't just that one kiss? they spent time together. I was thinking maybe they had a one night stand but that doesn't seem to be the entire case? at least that's won't drag out too long and he tells her he remembers next episode.
honestly, love all the food shots and I love watching doctor/laywer shows for the different cases they bring up. the mains also visually look very nice together, so lets see if their onscreen chemistry can sizzle haha
The empress looks fairly young tbf remove all her dark make up, she will look even younger. She looks same age…
haha i think im just so used to most of these shows using the illegitimate heir trope that star crossed lovers threw me off haha
I'm sure she is young and probably .looks younger than her age since she's technically a stepmother, but definitely not as young as the FL since even when her mom the previous empress died, the FL was 7? and the new empress was probably 10 years older? 17? lol sometimes Chinese drama ages throw me off because of how young everyone was supposed to be back then when all this political stuff happened
on episode 15 and I actually feel really bad for the mental siblings. they were born into the wrong family sadly. they both seem like intelligent, steady folks that had no choice of which side of this political war they are on.
DID HE JUST FCKING KILL HYUN JU?! I CANNOT RN. I need him to die now.
Also, the old man here is the same breed as the old man in Train to Busan. He also needs to go.
sorry not sorry, I feel bad for the mom but it was the right move. her son literally had all that time to kill ANYONE else, but had to wait til the end and try to kill a mee mother? wtf.
wait, what's with these horrible kinda sounds like they're dubbed folks in the pink suits?! kinda cringey....
the policeman telling everything to the fisherman 🤦🏻♀️😮💨
In the novel, Wuyin is ambitious. He wants the throne, but he deeply loves Taohua. He keeps wanting to bring her…
ohh, thank you!! im assuming there's more interaction between them in the novel justifying why he loves her so much? cause all we've seen between them in drama was pretty much.... nothing lol
On ep4, and Jun Mo is literally the worst. Like... if you wanted to kill Gi Jun, he'll come to kill you anyways. Why the need to kill an innocent person and the person literally assigned to guard you?! ugh
Also, bro doesn't even run at you. He limps to you or you attack him. But he still takes you out which is wild lol
okay, finished. everything was great until the MC was shot and stabbed a million times and is apparently immortal. lol also, that wrist slicing scene at the end? brutal.... especially for a dude that was never part of that world - thanks to his father.. no less lol but he chose to and alas that's his end.
I cannnnnot. lol the way the CP looks at Huaijin lovingly when he recites the poem and then rolls his eyes when Shen recited his 😂
Also, I keep reading comments that say Prince Wuyin wants to take our FL as his concubine when she's already one? How does that work? How does he even know her well enough to like her? I'm assuming those who are saying this read the novel? I'm assuming he's the main villain and not the CP? 'cause let's be real, the CP is dumb and just has a powerful backing.
No lie, the young real Shen Zaiye was the epitome of loyalty. I'm assuming he was the one that dragged his young master away and then sacrificed himself for their clan by taking his place. To do that while being so young, kudos to him.
Also, I still get BL vibes every time CP and Huaijin is on screen together 🫣
The Crowned Prince and Huaijin give me BL vibes even though they're cousins...? I feel like he's the only person the crown prince cares about and listens to lol sorry 🫣
would be an interesting plot in another universe lol
loving this show so far!! I should've waited longer to start cause now I have to wait for weekly episodes 😩 and the sisters and their love interest are so perfect for them. they really balance the twins out.
and I love that people who know the twins figured it out cause lol let's be real, they hardly put in any effort to act like each other.
"I like them. The rumors about us." dayuuuuum. that was smooth haha
I can't wait to see the twins amd everyone interacting together. also, its sad to see that both twins just suffered silently on their own. Mi Rae was alone in Seoul and Mi Ji only got out of her rut because of her grandmother. I'm sorry for the mom's circumstance because it truly does seem like she wants to be a good parent but to provide for them and be able to spend time with them was hard for her. It speaks volumes that she still can't tell them apart 30 years later when their grandmother on redress and had a stroke can still recognize them at a glance. 🥲
I was fine with the FL until episode 26. like girl, your man can defeat groups of like 20 men on his own why would you jump into the fire and risk your life and the soldiers tasked to protect you. you already called for the imperial army, just wait it out rather than you putting yourself in harms way which OBVIOUSLY then makes your loving doting ass hubby spring into action rather than wait for back up. like UGH. this was annoying. at least sneak to the inn rather than go up in a freaking carriage. there's a fight at the inn, shouldnt you try to be sneaky about it?! and wtf was she looking at when obviously the arrows were being shot at them from above. I cannot rn. lol
"Justin is a good solo player. he was great at playing the death matches but made 0 efforts for alliances. "The…
that's true, I can't. I guess my assumption was off of the treasure hunt game which dealt more so with spatial awareness and puzzle solving rather than mathematical equations. and 😮💨 i forgot that's why he wasn't very into alliances and now that I'm reminded, I'm once again irked with eun yu. lol cause I really liked Justin too and wish he had made it further. I feel like he would've done well with the psychological mind game that was the high low betting in the final.
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also, I kept feeling like it was missing something and I think it was the character development from the crew members. because while we definitely understand what the catalyst was for the bombing situation, we were never given enough time to really learn about the crew members. in our eyes, they were just all good men, but (and maybe im jaded), but there's usually always an a hole in the group or someone that is more selfish. that's not too say one deserved to die over the other but it would've added a bit of color to the crew. To see the 22 men who drew the short straw all succumb to their fate that silently (aside from the brother, of course) made it lack depth. not complaining since they probably wouldn't have the time to add much more character development without making the movie too long. also, I've heard that being trapped in a ship/ boat for a long time (and for them, lacking oxygen) could cause other psychological breakdowns, which also would've been interesting to see.
sorry, went on a tangent. just ignore lol
honestly, love all the food shots and I love watching doctor/laywer shows for the different cases they bring up. the mains also visually look very nice together, so lets see if their onscreen chemistry can sizzle haha
I'm sure she is young and probably .looks younger than her age since she's technically a stepmother, but definitely not as young as the FL since even when her mom the previous empress died, the FL was 7? and the new empress was probably 10 years older? 17? lol sometimes Chinese drama ages throw me off because of how young everyone was supposed to be back then when all this political stuff happened
Also, the old man here is the same breed as the old man in Train to Busan. He also needs to go.
sorry not sorry, I feel bad for the mom but it was the right move. her son literally had all that time to kill ANYONE else, but had to wait til the end and try to kill a mee mother? wtf.
wait, what's with these horrible kinda sounds like they're dubbed folks in the pink suits?! kinda cringey....
the policeman telling everything to the fisherman 🤦🏻♀️😮💨
thank you for letting me know!! 💖
Also, bro doesn't even run at you. He limps to you or you attack him. But he still takes you out which is wild lol
okay, finished. everything was great until the MC was shot and stabbed a million times and is apparently immortal. lol also, that wrist slicing scene at the end? brutal.... especially for a dude that was never part of that world - thanks to his father.. no less lol but he chose to and alas that's his end.
Also, I keep reading comments that say Prince Wuyin wants to take our FL as his concubine when she's already one? How does that work? How does he even know her well enough to like her? I'm assuming those who are saying this read the novel? I'm assuming he's the main villain and not the CP? 'cause let's be real, the CP is dumb and just has a powerful backing.
Also, I still get BL vibes every time CP and Huaijin is on screen together 🫣
would be an interesting plot in another universe lol
His acting is always good, but sometimes I just can't with the passionate but not the brightest type of characters 😭
and I love that people who know the twins figured it out cause lol let's be real, they hardly put in any effort to act like each other.
"I like them. The rumors about us." dayuuuuum. that was smooth haha
I can't wait to see the twins amd everyone interacting together. also, its sad to see that both twins just suffered silently on their own. Mi Rae was alone in Seoul and Mi Ji only got out of her rut because of her grandmother. I'm sorry for the mom's circumstance because it truly does seem like she wants to be a good parent but to provide for them and be able to spend time with them was hard for her. It speaks volumes that she still can't tell them apart 30 years later when their grandmother on redress and had a stroke can still recognize them at a glance. 🥲