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I think that the beautiful and atmospheric music was the best part of this drama. It did what cinema music is supposed to do, which is to heighten the emotion or tension of a scene. I also loved the first 25 episodes.
But then (WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD) the ML pulled some controlling and, frankly, abusive moves on the FL. He did apologize and they eventually reconciled, but there never was much chemistry between them and their path to mutual love and forgiveness was not developed well. Similarly, although we are told that the FL is supposed to be a secretly successful writer there is so little shown on that plot point that it is unconvincing. We are told that the ML is a big player in court politics until he resigns but we don't really see him exercise abilities to justify that conclusion. The ML's family eventually accepts the FL but, again, it seems too easy and perfunctory. The writers make much of the girl power, you-don't-have-to-get-married-to-be-happy theme but then resolve the unmarried, independent daughter story by having her fall in love and get married. Come on, writers, have the courage of your convictions. And show don't tell. If you can't develop all of your different themes, then concentrate on fewer and do a better job of developing them.
This drama had such potential. I am disappointed.
But then (WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD) the ML pulled some controlling and, frankly, abusive moves on the FL. He did apologize and they eventually reconciled, but there never was much chemistry between them and their path to mutual love and forgiveness was not developed well. Similarly, although we are told that the FL is supposed to be a secretly successful writer there is so little shown on that plot point that it is unconvincing. We are told that the ML is a big player in court politics until he resigns but we don't really see him exercise abilities to justify that conclusion. The ML's family eventually accepts the FL but, again, it seems too easy and perfunctory. The writers make much of the girl power, you-don't-have-to-get-married-to-be-happy theme but then resolve the unmarried, independent daughter story by having her fall in love and get married. Come on, writers, have the courage of your convictions. And show don't tell. If you can't develop all of your different themes, then concentrate on fewer and do a better job of developing them.
This drama had such potential. I am disappointed.
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