Undoubtedly derivative -- has a strong "been there, done that" vibe for the seasoned sci-fi buff -- but still a lot of fun in how the show blends together all the various sub-genres. Its pacing is the show's greatest asset. Feels more like a 3.5-hour movie than a 6-episode drama. Doesn't overexplain. Does what it needs to and ends on a decent note. It's also a fitting allegory of the corporate capture worldwide of the last few years.
The last two episodes turned into a rom com in search of a villain. And the purported villain actually makes more sense than the male lead. A villain that's actually making more of an effort to fight for what he wants than the male lead. What kind of writing is this? How did this ending pass muster?
Su-hyeok in the last two episodes is a different person from the Su-hyeok in the previous two episodes. It's absolutely nonsensical. How could he misunderstand Bo Ra? What happened to the method actor? Did he suddenly turn into a blithering idiot? Why did he lose his nerve? Over and over again, this is how K dramas ruin resolutions because of the fact that they are in absolute terror of the leads coming together too soon. So they drag out the push and pull to the 11th hour. What an utter waste of good chemistry!
Hey, what episode does team Karma find out that he's realy Skunk, spoil away please
Dr Ko on the side of the good guys but he switches back later. Then there's Viper who turns on the Big Bad. It's a good show. Everything makes sense. It's one of the rare K dramas in the last couple of years where the ending is actually satisfying.
damn it kept getting CRINGE and PREDICTABLE in 2nd half, > Huin dal sister being already dead.........knew that…
It's a logical, satisfying ending. Justice was served despite facing off with a strong opponent. The writers did a good job of setting up and foreshadowing. Logic wins the day. This is good storytelling.
This is a much better show than I had expected. I thought it was about the romance but it isn't really. It reminds me a little of the K dramas Racket Boys and Hot Stove League. Who doesn't love an underdog triumphing odds story?
The problem with Yuri and Ju-hwan (the exes) is that they wanted their respective cakes and eat them too. The lesson here is I think appropriate -- unless an individual takes responsibility for their part in a failed relationship, they can't move on. This is why Ju-hwan is making noises about reconciling with Bo-ra because he hasn't come to grips with his part in why things ended between them. People who cheat like they did is because they are looking for something else that they don't find in their current relationships. I say this not to justify infidelity but to look at the outcomes more objectively. A lack of communication is certainly a contributor but at its core, it's about unmet expectations that are often unrealistic. The leads get there eventually. Because Su-hyeok eventually acknowledges to himself and Yuri that he wasn't willing to change for her or be the man she wanted him to be, it set them both free. Bo-ra was right. If a man isn't willing to go to the next level or if he's dancing around the issue, then you know he's just not into you. Cheating is usually a symptom of a much deeper problem that gets repeated if not confronted. This is the same issue with Sang-jin and his ex. Because neither of them knew what it was that led to the end of their relationship they were in limbo. In the end the truth set them both free.
This is why I don't think Bo-ra will get back together with Ju-hwan. Certainly not with Su-hyeok in the picture. Certainly not after their last conversation where she in the voiceover called him a "loser". She has moved on but he hasn't because he hasn't taken responsibility for the end of their relationship. He hasn't up to this point acknowledged his sins. He apologizes but he never says why he's sorry. It's meaningless filler. The fact that he wants to get back with her demonstrates how clueless he is. It's sheer hubris. Does he even love Bo-ra? Or was she just a trophy girlfriend to begin with? I think it's just the catfish effect in reverse. I imagine the writer means to use Ju-hwan to light the fire under Su-hyeok's bottom although I think Su-hyeok is justified in taking things slowly considering Bo-ra's reaction to the kiss. But it seems to me that in his mind, they are already dating. He practically confessed right in front of her friends under the guise of "method acting".
I suppose it’s one of those things where viewers have to suspend their disbelief for the sake of plot narrative.…
I had a hard time watching it but it wasn't a deal breaker. : D It was the scene that sparked the most incredulity. Although I did wonder if it was an accurate depiction of some aspect of SK society or based off someone's experience.
I was already in love with the character of Soo Hyuk before that moment (never believed that two-timing little…
The biggest problem is that she desperately wanted him to be something he wasn't. Often it's the case that people have different expectations of what a long-term relationship should look like.
It's incomprehensible (and unprofessional) to me in Episode 4 that no one especially her bestie kept her company in the green room or even thought to stop her while she was going on her rant.
But of course it gave Su-hyeok his knight in shining armour moment.
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A show that wants to tell the story of an epic romance without an epic plot.
Su-hyeok in the last two episodes is a different person from the Su-hyeok in the previous two episodes. It's absolutely nonsensical. How could he misunderstand Bo Ra? What happened to the method actor? Did he suddenly turn into a blithering idiot? Why did he lose his nerve? Over and over again, this is how K dramas ruin resolutions because of the fact that they are in absolute terror of the leads coming together too soon. So they drag out the push and pull to the 11th hour. What an utter waste of good chemistry!
It's a good show. Everything makes sense. It's one of the rare K dramas in the last couple of years where the ending is actually satisfying.
This is why I don't think Bo-ra will get back together with Ju-hwan. Certainly not with Su-hyeok in the picture. Certainly not after their last conversation where she in the voiceover called him a "loser". She has moved on but he hasn't because he hasn't taken responsibility for the end of their relationship. He hasn't up to this point acknowledged his sins. He apologizes but he never says why he's sorry. It's meaningless filler. The fact that he wants to get back with her demonstrates how clueless he is. It's sheer hubris. Does he even love Bo-ra? Or was she just a trophy girlfriend to begin with? I think it's just the catfish effect in reverse. I imagine the writer means to use Ju-hwan to light the fire under Su-hyeok's bottom although I think Su-hyeok is justified in taking things slowly considering Bo-ra's reaction to the kiss. But it seems to me that in his mind, they are already dating. He practically confessed right in front of her friends under the guise of "method acting".
But of course it gave Su-hyeok his knight in shining armour moment.