More than 175 reviews — that’s a lot! Are they all bashing the movie? I can’t really say anything until I watch it myself. But if you forget the novel, is it entertaining or not?
Please excuse my words, but seriously—WTF was that ending? The screenwriter clearly had no clue how time loops or time travel actually work. You can’t just kill off future Zheng Yu, then magically merge his memories into the 2021 version and call it the same person. That’s not time travel—that’s lazy writing.
From a logical and scientific standpoint:
If the 2022 version dies in 2021, it creates a paradox. How did he travel back in time if he died before making that choice?
You can't just “merge” two timelines or people—memory isn’t a file you plug into someone else.
A reserved version with no emotional growth suddenly becoming a stand-in for the mature one we loved? That’s not romantic, it’s narrative betrayal.
The emotional stakes were real, and then the show just tossed it all out for a feel-good shortcut. He died a hero, and we ended up with his emotionally-flat copy. Honestly? That’s not how time loops—or storytelling—should work.
Weak and idiotic minds ruined the ending and made it clueless, with many flawed loops. Absolutely disappointing at the end.
I actually feel the opposite about Moon Ga-young — I think she fits the role really well. Her character is supposed…
Do you even grasp what you're saying? You say it's not meant to be dramatic or overly expressive, and I agree—but realism doesn’t mean robotic. A reserved character still needs to feel real, not mechanical. Her stiff expressions aren’t showing anything genuine. It’s lifeless—like she’s just reading lines memorized five minutes before the take, with zero emotional connection. And you’re calling that “internalized”? Seriously, what does that even mean here? That’s not subtlety—that’s detachment. It’s nowhere near realism, honestly laughable.
Look, I’m not here to trash any artist—no one wants to do a bad job. And I’ve liked her in a few roles before but her performance is so off here that it becomes a liability. It drags down scenes that had real potential.
Ask around—how many genuinely believe she’s delivering something authentic or simply subtle ? If most do, fine, I’ll accept I have zero sense of cinema. But I doubt it. There’s a line between subtle and soulless—and she’s clearly on the wrong side of it.
Hoping for breathtaking, never-seen-before cinematography and a spectacular, epic soundtrack. This kind of story deserves multiple seasons. All depends on the execution on set. I'm seated.
After watching ep4: The soundtrack and cinematography are brilliant, and the writing and direction are good too—overall, it's enjoyable. The performances are also strong, except for Moon ka-young. To be honest, she feels like a misfit for the character. Her delivery seems mechanical, as if she's just repeating her lines without truly feeling them, which shows on her face—it looks dull and artificial, not genuine. The role demands a more realistic performance, and she fails to deliver that. It's a slow-burn, slice-of-life drama revolves around law. The other four leads are so good that there's little to complain about. Their humorous yet raw conversations are a joy to watch. 7.5
After watching ep18: Man, I've been dying to see them love each other openly and without any burden for the last 50 episodes. And now that the moment has finally come—in just one episode—it gave so much, it filled my heart with unspeakable happiness. I'm just hoping and wishing there's no sinister ending. Please, no more heartbreaks. It would be too much for my mental health to take it after all the struggles, sacrifices, misunderstandings, politics and the loss of so many close ones. There's too much at stake—one wrong move, and everything could fall apart like dried leaves. May truth triumph, and falsehood be defeated. Justice should prevail. That’s all I & we need.
Alive. Real. Unforgettable. Didn’t leave—just stayed, somewhere I didn’t know existed. Touched something quiet. Real in ache. Still not gone. Sir Kim Taeyang my wholeheartedly respect for you. Thank you.
I don’t know what to write—I'm completely blank right now. It’s not perfect, and that’s exactly why I loved it so much. Unpredictable. I don’t even have the words to describe Zhang Ling He's performance—it was a true masterpiece. The script, music, art, and direction were all exceptional.
Many moments I skip_fast forward watched it. The direction could have been much better, with tighter sync between the flow of the screenplay and the overall tone. The male lead's performance was disappointing, but the supporting cast—especially Furukawa Kotone—did a brilliant job, delivering emotional arcs that felt genuine and well-executed.
Yes, it's a grounded, slice-of-life kind of story, but for me, it lacked that essential spark. It’s like using the wrong mix of fuel in a car—without the right refinement, you won’t get a smooth or safe ride. That’s what felt missing.
Still, it’s not a bad watch, and I don’t regret spending time on it.
From a logical and scientific standpoint:
If the 2022 version dies in 2021, it creates a paradox. How did he travel back in time if he died before making that choice?
You can't just “merge” two timelines or people—memory isn’t a file you plug into someone else.
A reserved version with no emotional growth suddenly becoming a stand-in for the mature one we loved? That’s not romantic, it’s narrative betrayal.
The emotional stakes were real, and then the show just tossed it all out for a feel-good shortcut. He died a hero, and we ended up with his emotionally-flat copy. Honestly? That’s not how time loops—or storytelling—should work.
Weak and idiotic minds ruined the ending and made it clueless, with many flawed loops. Absolutely disappointing at the end.
Look, I’m not here to trash any artist—no one wants to do a bad job. And I’ve liked her in a few roles before but her performance is so off here that it becomes a liability. It drags down scenes that had real potential.
Ask around—how many genuinely believe she’s delivering something authentic or simply subtle ? If most do, fine, I’ll accept I have zero sense of cinema. But I doubt it. There’s a line between subtle and soulless—and she’s clearly on the wrong side of it.
May truth triumph, and falsehood be defeated. Justice should prevail.
That’s all I & we need.
I don’t even have the words to describe Zhang Ling He's performance—it was a true masterpiece.
The script, music, art, and direction were all exceptional.
Yes, it's a grounded, slice-of-life kind of story, but for me, it lacked that essential spark. It’s like using the wrong mix of fuel in a car—without the right refinement, you won’t get a smooth or safe ride. That’s what felt missing.
Still, it’s not a bad watch, and I don’t regret spending time on it.