What you mentioned are probably EXCEPTIONS. But generally, bad initial episodes mean bad series. If producers…
Again, that’s YOU. But you can’t force anyone to go on watching what they saw as not worthy of their time.
That’s why I said that if the producers fail to catch the attention or interest of the viewers in the first episode (or first few episodes), then they failed. Because many of those who dropped any series won’t return — even if you tell them it will get better in the latter episodes.
Even if some of those who dropped a series return to give it another chance, others will never bother to waste their time.
You say it’s our loss? i say it’s the producers’ loss.
My favorite drama last year Will Love In Spring was boring first 2 eps. Only got exciting in ep 5, finally truly…
What you mentioned are probably EXCEPTIONS. But generally, bad initial episodes mean bad series. If producers can’t make the first episodes engaging, then they failed.
I dumped HOSPITAL PLAYLIST after watching HALF of its maiden episode because it’s full of stupid scenarios one after another. Also, the premise (doctors forming a band, really? They don’t even have time for a decent sleep!) 🙄should be considered.
My opinion. If you have opposing views, fine. I respect that. Respect mine, too.
"Also UNINTENTIONALLY FUNNY RIN is when FL did sign language interpretation in an event where there were no deaf…
So, also unrealistic is the premise that ML wants FL to be the presidential sign language interpreter “so she can be beside me” — because in reality, that’s not how it works. No SL interpreter stands beside a spokesman during a speech. Tell me if you’ve seen one and I’ll apologize for my wrong observation/comment. ☺️✌🏼
"Also UNINTENTIONALLY FUNNY RIN is when FL did sign language interpretation in an event where there were no deaf…
I also thought about that. But sign language interpreters are usually NOT in the venue — but at a studio. Tell me, have you seen one beside a speaker??
So, again, this is forced, so that they will have their first public appearance together.
IT’S A DUD!!! GOOD ACTING BUT STUPID SCRIPT, STUPID CHARACTERS
Mystery thriller in the first episodes, but turned romance in the middle eps. Thrill reappeared after this slump — when the caller entered the scene again.
EARLY EPISODES
I don’t get ML’s seeming animosity towards FL. Why does he seem to HATE FL when we would learn later that he’d been protecting her and finding her as his source of comfort. And that all along he knew that she’s being treated unfairly by her mother.
So, to me, this seeming disrespect toward FL is uncalled for. Especially when he told her to take the wedding gown off. He could have said it in a more friendly and respectful manner —because FL did nothing wrong, and he knows that.
And the THREE YEARS they spent under one roof — without eating or sleeping together!! I don’t get that, really. And the reasons (given in the middle eps) were lame at best.
It seems the writer did that just to fit in the “enemies-to-lovers” trope, which is now is overused, really.
*****
Also UNINTENTIONALLY FUNNY is when FL did sign language interpretation in an event where there were no deaf or mute folks in the audience. The scene is forced — just so the two will have their first public appearance together.
🙄
JUST WHEN I THOUGHT that the story is predictable, Ep 9’s cliffhanger gave us a very unexpected revelation. I guess nobody saw that coming.
And then, ANOTHER twist soon followed (Ep 10). Grabe.
*****
THE REVELATION (EP 10). When ML revealed to the whole world that he is not who they think he is, he proceeded with the drama about loving his wife. Super corny scene/script. Ok, fine.
BUT… no explanation was given as to who he really is and why he pretended to be the son of a presidential candidate??? And the media people didn’t ask why?? ALL became stupid and unthinking?? Wow. Is that realistic?? 🙄
In Ep 11 the father (presidential candidate) explained to the press “what really happened.” Okay. And this is a day or two after ML’s big revelation. I mean, hello??? What happened RIGHT AFTER ML’s revelation? No one really bothered to ask??? Not even his staff? That just seems incredible!
*****
Also in Ep 11 (penultimate ep), there’s another revelation — from the kidnapper; but he just whispered it to ML. ML was dumbfounded and teared up. What is it? And why did he look at FL?? I guess we’ll have to wait till the finale to know what it is.
But ML being the REAL son of the old rich man is not new anymore. This was revealed earlier by the professor (the mother who was arrested).
SPEAKING OF THE MOTHER, the scene where she killed the old man — that was also forced. The old man is dying!! Couldn’t she wait?? Did she really have to do that?? Stupid move from stupid character.
*****
FINALE
What?? ML disappeared (hid) from everyone — including FL?? For SIX MONTHS?!! Without giving any reason?? Another major roll-eye moment. This is as — if not more — cruel than his initial treatment of FL. Sheeez….
For whatever the reason he has, SIX MONTHS is waaaay too long. Does he think his wife has no feelings??? Grrr.
Now I’m watching in 1.5x speed. Too bad, Netflix had no 2x speed.
*****
NOW, WE’VE ENTERED A REBEL TERRITORY and we have only 30 minutes more to go.
Who watches sunsets in rebel territories??? 🙄
*****
STUPID FL RISKS HER LIFE and stupid ML scolds her after saving her — after not seeing her for SIX MONTHS!!!
Then, stupid ML asks, “Why are you here?”
Stupid!!! 🤣
Haha!!! Can this get any funnier???
*****
And it DID get funnier…
ML: “Can’t you see I’m holding back?”
Oh gosh. What is this, writer??? 🙄
*****
SO… we learn what the kidnapper told ML.
So what???
It was ML’s father who did that, NOT ML!!
So, why the reaction (hide from it all)???
Why didn’t he talk to FL about it?
Stupid reaction to a stupid plot twist. Geeeez!!!
*****
OVERALL
Sorry to disappoint the fans of this series, but it’s just another makjang for me. Google makjang. So many stupid scenes. Series started okay, but it went steadily downhill and crashed at the end.
Acting from the entire cast is okay to great, but the STUPID story couldn’t save this sorry mess of a series.
Definitely not rewatching this one — ever!
🙄
ALSO: Posters for this series are duh, lazy, uncreative, unimaginative. Who did those?? High school kids??
I’m sorry I wasted my time on this series with convoluted storylines and flipflopping characters. Only the editing guy is okay. The rest? Meh. I thought the ML was okay, too, but they ruined his chsracter in the first end.
First half is quite okay, but it goes downhill fast from there.
And what was that finale episode??? It’s one of the WORST finale I’ve ever watched. If left me confused and empty.
FL and 2FL are miscast. They also are ham actresses.
And because I feel generous, I’m giving this a rating of…
That’s why I said that if the producers fail to catch the attention or interest of the viewers in the first episode (or first few episodes), then they failed. Because many of those who dropped any series won’t return — even if you tell them it will get better in the latter episodes.
Even if some of those who dropped a series return to give it another chance, others will never bother to waste their time.
You say it’s our loss? i say it’s the producers’ loss.
✌🏼
I dumped HOSPITAL PLAYLIST after watching HALF of its maiden episode because it’s full of stupid scenarios one after another. Also, the premise (doctors forming a band, really? They don’t even have time for a decent sleep!) 🙄should be considered.
My opinion. If you have opposing views, fine. I respect that. Respect mine, too.
✌🏼
So, again, this is forced, so that they will have their first public appearance together.
Mystery thriller in the first episodes, but turned romance in the middle eps. Thrill reappeared after this slump — when the caller entered the scene again.
EARLY EPISODES
I don’t get ML’s seeming animosity towards FL. Why does he seem to HATE FL when we would learn later that he’d been protecting her and finding her as his source of comfort. And that all along he knew that she’s being treated unfairly by her mother.
So, to me, this seeming disrespect toward FL is uncalled for. Especially when he told her to take the wedding gown off. He could have said it in a more friendly and respectful manner —because FL did nothing wrong, and he knows that.
And the THREE YEARS they spent under one roof — without eating or sleeping together!! I don’t get that, really. And the reasons (given in the middle eps) were lame at best.
It seems the writer did that just to fit in the “enemies-to-lovers” trope, which is now is overused, really.
*****
Also UNINTENTIONALLY FUNNY is when FL did sign language interpretation in an event where there were no deaf or mute folks in the audience. The scene is forced — just so the two will have their first public appearance together.
🙄
JUST WHEN I THOUGHT that the story is predictable, Ep 9’s cliffhanger gave us a very unexpected revelation. I guess nobody saw that coming.
And then, ANOTHER twist soon followed (Ep 10). Grabe.
*****
THE REVELATION (EP 10). When ML revealed to the whole world that he is not who they think he is, he proceeded with the drama about loving his wife. Super corny scene/script. Ok, fine.
BUT… no explanation was given as to who he really is and why he pretended to be the son of a presidential candidate??? And the media people didn’t ask why?? ALL became stupid and unthinking?? Wow. Is that realistic?? 🙄
In Ep 11 the father (presidential candidate) explained to the press “what really happened.” Okay. And this is a day or two after ML’s big revelation. I mean, hello??? What happened RIGHT AFTER ML’s revelation? No one really bothered to ask??? Not even his staff? That just seems incredible!
*****
Also in Ep 11 (penultimate ep), there’s another revelation — from the kidnapper; but he just whispered it to ML. ML was dumbfounded and teared up. What is it? And why did he look at FL?? I guess we’ll have to wait till the finale to know what it is.
But ML being the REAL son of the old rich man is not new anymore. This was revealed earlier by the professor (the mother who was arrested).
SPEAKING OF THE MOTHER, the scene where she killed the old man — that was also forced. The old man is dying!! Couldn’t she wait?? Did she really have to do that?? Stupid move from stupid character.
*****
FINALE
What?? ML disappeared (hid) from everyone — including FL?? For SIX MONTHS?!! Without giving any reason?? Another major roll-eye moment. This is as — if not more — cruel than his initial treatment of FL. Sheeez….
For whatever the reason he has, SIX MONTHS is waaaay too long. Does he think his wife has no feelings??? Grrr.
Now I’m watching in 1.5x speed. Too bad, Netflix had no 2x speed.
*****
NOW, WE’VE ENTERED A REBEL TERRITORY
and we have only 30 minutes more to go.
Who watches sunsets in rebel territories??? 🙄
*****
STUPID FL RISKS HER LIFE
and stupid ML scolds her after saving her —
after not seeing her for SIX MONTHS!!!
Then, stupid ML asks, “Why are you here?”
Stupid!!! 🤣
Haha!!! Can this get any funnier???
*****
And it DID get funnier…
ML: “Can’t you see I’m holding back?”
Oh gosh. What is this, writer??? 🙄
*****
SO… we learn what the kidnapper told ML.
So what???
It was ML’s father who did that, NOT ML!!
So, why the reaction (hide from it all)???
Why didn’t he talk to FL about it?
Stupid reaction to a stupid plot twist.
Geeeez!!!
*****
OVERALL
Sorry to disappoint the fans of this series, but it’s just another makjang for me. Google makjang. So many stupid scenes. Series started okay, but it went steadily downhill and crashed at the end.
Acting from the entire cast is okay to great, but the STUPID story couldn’t save this sorry mess of a series.
Definitely not rewatching this one — ever!
🙄
ALSO: Posters for this series are duh, lazy, uncreative, unimaginative. Who did those?? High school kids??
MY RATING: 5 / 10
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10 / 10
👍🏼👍🏼
I’m sorry I wasted my time on this series with convoluted storylines and flipflopping characters. Only the editing guy is okay. The rest? Meh. I thought the ML was okay, too, but they ruined his chsracter in the first end.
First half is quite okay, but it goes downhill fast from there.
And what was that finale episode??? It’s one of the WORST finale I’ve ever watched. If left me confused and empty.
FL and 2FL are miscast. They also are ham actresses.
And because I feel generous, I’m giving this a rating of…
6/10
🙄