If you and loved ones are currently healthy and you can stop thinking for 16 episodes...
...this is an enjoyable drama. I'm saying this honestly, I liked it. Despite being in a situation where the themes are kind of difficult personally, I think it was entertaining, interesting, and emotionally very engaging. The male leads act very well, whether that is Jung Jae Young or Yang Se Jong. Se Jong definitely deserves the praise but Jae Young is on point as well. Their chemistry together is pleasant. Some other actors are not that good or that experienced in my opinion but overall the cast is solid. Lee Na Yoon's Soo Yeon stole my heart the minute she appeared, she's adorable and can act as well.
Now the core of it. The story is sad, dark but gripping. It does explore fascinating and delicate concepts, ideas and themes. There are some unexplored areas that could have been interesting to dig in, although not necessary, main points are there. However, it doesn't make any sense whatsoever. Plot holes are everywhere and many things are kind of swept under the carpet. The biggest issue is that the writing, while superficially entertaining, is really not that strong and you don't need to go deep to see it. Hence the necessity to turn off your brain almost entirety if you want to be able to enjoy this drama. If you can do that, I would say it's rewarding. If you can't, don't bother, the stupidity will drive you insane. I thought of giving up until episode 6 and then I decided I wanted to see what happened to these guys until the end despite the rest.
The good ? The characters and especially their relationships are among the best ones I've seen in any fiction. It's original and unique. On their own, they're pretty simple people. But their very complex situation makes it so much more complicated and intricate. Choi Jo Hye was a reason for some people to give up the show but I think she was an interesting character despite being unlikeable (although I'm unsure about Kim Jung Eun's acting here). The others are all mostly likeable - and I really need to say this : people spitting on Deuk Cheon for his behaviour while praising Sung Hoon have issues. Deuk Cheon was kind of extreme in the first like 3 episodes, but I mean - yeah, of course he was ? He more than makes up for any of his faults in the remaining 13 ones. He's a good guy, a good character and I like him a lot. No, he doesn't scream that much. Sung Hoon is excellent at what his character is meant to be. Not saying much more to prevent spoiling. OK, now that it's said... Romance ? No. Absolutely not among the main cast. You may think the contrary in the beginning. But there is none. Which makes their bonds all together that much more interesting and touching to me. The growing affection between Sung Joon and Deuk Cheon was in particular very, very nice to see, I really loved it.
So. Basically, from an objective, factual point of view, this show is kind of garbage. As I said, it's absurd. I would not rate it more than, like, 6 at best for the interesting ideas and the fun you may have laughing at all the nonsense. However, for its characters and relationships, I would rate it a 9-10. So what does it leave us with ? To be really fair, all considered, it probably doesn't deserve more than 7. But what can I say ? My feelings take precedence over my mind. So I'll rate it an 8 and stay on that note - and say again that as long as you're not currently hoping for a supposedly miracle cure that would heal anything and everything for yourself or a loved one that you know will simply never come and that this drama would throw at your bitter face, and you can branch off from the critically thinking parts of your brain, you're good to go. Also, if you think it's boring but you don't totally hate it yet, try to stick until episode 6, things really start to move then.
Now the core of it. The story is sad, dark but gripping. It does explore fascinating and delicate concepts, ideas and themes. There are some unexplored areas that could have been interesting to dig in, although not necessary, main points are there. However, it doesn't make any sense whatsoever. Plot holes are everywhere and many things are kind of swept under the carpet. The biggest issue is that the writing, while superficially entertaining, is really not that strong and you don't need to go deep to see it. Hence the necessity to turn off your brain almost entirety if you want to be able to enjoy this drama. If you can do that, I would say it's rewarding. If you can't, don't bother, the stupidity will drive you insane. I thought of giving up until episode 6 and then I decided I wanted to see what happened to these guys until the end despite the rest.
The good ? The characters and especially their relationships are among the best ones I've seen in any fiction. It's original and unique. On their own, they're pretty simple people. But their very complex situation makes it so much more complicated and intricate. Choi Jo Hye was a reason for some people to give up the show but I think she was an interesting character despite being unlikeable (although I'm unsure about Kim Jung Eun's acting here). The others are all mostly likeable - and I really need to say this : people spitting on Deuk Cheon for his behaviour while praising Sung Hoon have issues. Deuk Cheon was kind of extreme in the first like 3 episodes, but I mean - yeah, of course he was ? He more than makes up for any of his faults in the remaining 13 ones. He's a good guy, a good character and I like him a lot. No, he doesn't scream that much. Sung Hoon is excellent at what his character is meant to be. Not saying much more to prevent spoiling. OK, now that it's said... Romance ? No. Absolutely not among the main cast. You may think the contrary in the beginning. But there is none. Which makes their bonds all together that much more interesting and touching to me. The growing affection between Sung Joon and Deuk Cheon was in particular very, very nice to see, I really loved it.
So. Basically, from an objective, factual point of view, this show is kind of garbage. As I said, it's absurd. I would not rate it more than, like, 6 at best for the interesting ideas and the fun you may have laughing at all the nonsense. However, for its characters and relationships, I would rate it a 9-10. So what does it leave us with ? To be really fair, all considered, it probably doesn't deserve more than 7. But what can I say ? My feelings take precedence over my mind. So I'll rate it an 8 and stay on that note - and say again that as long as you're not currently hoping for a supposedly miracle cure that would heal anything and everything for yourself or a loved one that you know will simply never come and that this drama would throw at your bitter face, and you can branch off from the critically thinking parts of your brain, you're good to go. Also, if you think it's boring but you don't totally hate it yet, try to stick until episode 6, things really start to move then.
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