About the transplant - I don't know if I missed something, but Geum Ju coun't give because her liver was not acceptable to transplant. She then feels guilty. Then there is the news that there is a donor that was a match (brain dead?) But when we see the operation start, it is Geum Ju who is donating? Quite frankly I am surprized she didn't have cirrosis of the liver. And how dense and selfish is the father. The wife complains repeatedly that she is exhausted and dizzy, and he complains she isn't taking good care of him? What a loser! The other thing is the awful gossip - in both the small town and the horrible staff at the hospital. Why is it is dramas that people say "it's my fault" when someone dies due to actions of another or an unforseen situation - not a direct cause. I HATE that cliche and it needs to be retired. Then they end with the plot twist from the left field that the overly protective nurse want revenge for her sister? So many levels of crazy there. Oh well. it's just storytelling meant to entertain, but the writers need the confidence to tell their story without an overabundance of plots twist to squeeze the lemon dry on tension.
I like episodic dramas as well as the redemption arc. The elements of using the law to address wrongs is appealing. Especially fighting abuse of workers
I loved this mystery/thriller. Well constructed, kept me interested with each plot development and the revelation of the culprit made sense instead of something out from left field as there were clues that tied it together. They did conclude the story and left the door open for a season 2 without leaving the main story with inconclusive cliffhangers.
I am enjoying this show. I like the plot of a loser finding redemption by advocating for worker’s rights and finding justice for cases swept under the rug. I find the cause of workplace safety a topical issue that needs exposure. The exploitation of immigrant labor under threat of deportation resonates as well
This drama has a habit of blending in dreams, imaginative flashbacks, unreliable narrator plot devices so sometimes you have to be on your toes as to what is real and what isn't. I think for me, I am more comfortable with a more straightforward approach, I also wish crazy stalker trope would go away. There is plenty enough in this drama series to use for storytelling.
I love how we learn with each twin that what they assumed about each other wasn't true, and learning more about each other they gain sympathy for their twin AND lessons about resiliance they help them grow as well.
Episode 3 moves this drama along so well. The progression of rivals to friends feels natural and not forces, and love how the staff and friends of the small restaurant are pulling together.
Eun Ho callsHae Suk mom. She denies it but I think she has selective amnesia Then she tells the story of Eun Ho, and hen claims to be his mom. The TV producers say she lied but Center Director says there is no lying and it is the truth. Nak Joon confirms that Eun Ho is his and Hae Suks child. I am not convinced Somi is a younger version of Hae Suk as niether Hae Suk or Nak Joon recognize her as a younger version of Hae Suk
Nak Joon is also angry because of perhaps her role in abandoning the child. An earlier episode had Nak Joon being beaten up by another man, so I think that is a clue that she was actually involved with someone else. I think Eun Ho will be reincarnated so he can live a normal childhood
They reverse course too easily on the breakup. Discussed below in spoiler
He tried calling her several times and she doesn’t pick up. She got super drunk. I see no evidence that she is drinking because of any issue with her fiancee. Plus apparently gets drunk all the time. She doesn’t break up with him until HE confronts her about her drinking. He asks her to choose between him or alcohol. She chooses alcohol. So if he was going to initiate a breakup he could’ve done it then. Makes no sense and seems like a sudden plot twist to make us feel sympathy for the FL. Why didn’t she confront him about the infidelity? So she can be a martyr? alcoholism as comedy used to be a staple for comedy for many years on American TV until lately, so it’s been awhile and I am biased I guess with discomfort
That would be the director. I’m sure the actors may not like the dramatic pauses either, but they have to give…
agree. Annoying but I mentally edit in my mind and move on, as I like the storytelling thus far. More tension would be an attempt in which at first he misses, or something else to get the same result but a bit more action.
I am surprised the back stories aren't hitting harder emotionally. I just find myself annoyed with focus still on collecting debts, etc. Also would hate to go to heaven, only to be stuck in a huge bullpen entering data or be a customer service rep.
Finally, after she went back to heaven, she is tolerable now. Not so bitter / hold grudge against the husband…
yes, it seemed so odd that she didn't appreciate or comprehend that he literally would go through all the versions of hell for her. It was as if she didn't believe him, and he became dispirited and gave up and lay in bed between that and losing his job. It was so sad.
1. I guess the writer forgot that everyone is supposed to be wearing those bracelets so they don't float away.2.…
The stray dogs I would have written a bit differently. As someone involved in dog rescue, there was a popular poem about stray dogs being met at the gates of heaven by the many animal rescue volunteers who are there to love them. I felt so incredibly sad that the stray dogs were not matched with anybody in heaven.
I love the first 2 episodes and they quickly set up what the main story will be, as well as background of the leads. I really like a fearless and strong FL. My favorite on air drama at the moment
If they really want to do a season 2, it still works to have season 1 end properly and then use the teaser scenes to launch season 2. This is something that bothers me lately with both Korean and US shows doing yhis as if the producers are begging for an additional season without having secured that commitment. It is unfair to the audience. I am just going to pretend this episode ended where it should have because with that said, it was very good and I enjoyed the show
Then she tells the story of Eun Ho, and hen claims to be his mom. The TV producers say she lied but Center Director says there is no lying and it is the truth.
Nak Joon confirms that Eun Ho is his and Hae Suks child.
I am not convinced Somi is a younger version of Hae Suk as niether Hae Suk or Nak Joon recognize her as a younger version of Hae Suk
Nak Joon is also angry because of perhaps her role in abandoning the child. An earlier episode had Nak Joon being beaten up by another man, so I think that is a clue that she was actually involved with someone else. I think Eun Ho will be reincarnated so he can live a normal childhood