Completed this and I am not sure how to review. The final mystery was not what I expected and the premise of the wedding was to have the leads meet and solve mini cases which led to the final outcome. Quite convoluted and most was Hong Niang's story. Still quite a realistic look at the role of women during these times (pre-republican)?
So far, the stories have been sad - about exploited women and children. It looks like the setting is in the 1930s in rural China. Story 1 - the overarching story about the snake lord and how women have gone missing. Then a mini arc about children being taken and sold. But the story is going at a good pace and I think it is all connected.
This is really different. But slight adjustment to synopsis as the ML was not raised as a female but he is living in a matriarchal family. His aunt is a piece of work.
On a short drama binge and holy moly - the two leads are tango-ing around each other. When they really work together, they will be unstoppable. Now I can only see the mistrust they still have between them.
So far it has been interesting. Very rarely I have come across Qing dynasty era plot. This drama has successfully given me the chills.... especially Ep 2
Cliche or not - due to trauma from other C-dramas, I just want a happy ending. The family adds to the plot and I do enjoy watching the recipes as they cook the food for the restaurant. It will be interesting how the writers will end the drama.
please don't judge me ik it's just acting. its work. but i couldn't stop thinking about Ji Hyun's husband while…
There was a question about this during the production interview (when all the actors were on stage) - About reaction from her husband (And this was based off Ep 3!) I think she skirted the issue but these two are professional actors and it is actually not comfortable to be filming a love scene in front of so many people. There must have been an intimacy coordinator and I say kudos to KDW and JJH to pulling off one of the steamiest scenes I have ever seen on TV. Now, where is the BTS!!! Will we have JJH becoming all shy and embarrassed? LOL.
A good drama with good writing will never reveal the end, until the very end. It's great that at Episode 7 we still have so many questions! Spies and double agents galore!!
What I hope from the next two episodes. 1. Kang Ha Na's role in this mess. 2. MIL's next move. 3. I am sure that there will be moves to seperate Mun Ju and San Ho. So, what will bring them back together and work together to survive this mess. (PS reminded me of Golden Slumber where KDW's character was on a hit-list)
Political move 1 : Discredit the opponent. Look how quick the professor was branded a spy and 'removed' The professor knew that this would be the outcome of speaking out something which appears to be anti-establishment and fear-mongering. We do know that governments tend to use 'traitor' and 'fear mongering' quite freely to oppress critics. So I expect that the war of words, media-play and public opinion will be next up for Mun Ju and San Ho to battle. This on top of the physical dangers yet to come. Mun Ju has cut ties with her MIL so the media power is not there. Sometimes I don't know if she is too idealistic in thinking the truth will emerge victorious. She has been a UN ambassador so I expect that she is aware of all the hidden playbooks of different nations.
Technically we are halfway through and still intrigued. That's good!
Someone pointed out that in the previews, San Ho was fighting with Ethan, the deal maker for Valkyrie. Then the NIS people smashed in. Previews are meant to show bits and pieces which will be put together during the airing of the episodes. One thing for sure - war hasn't started yet.
The final mystery was not what I expected and the premise of the wedding was to have the leads meet and solve mini cases which led to the final outcome.
Quite convoluted and most was Hong Niang's story.
Still quite a realistic look at the role of women during these times (pre-republican)?
It looks like the setting is in the 1930s in rural China.
Story 1 - the overarching story about the snake lord and how women have gone missing.
Then a mini arc about children being taken and sold.
But the story is going at a good pace and I think it is all connected.
This drama has successfully given me the chills.... especially Ep 2
The family adds to the plot and I do enjoy watching the recipes as they cook the food for the restaurant.
It will be interesting how the writers will end the drama.
There must have been an intimacy coordinator and I say kudos to KDW and JJH to pulling off one of the steamiest scenes I have ever seen on TV.
Now, where is the BTS!!! Will we have JJH becoming all shy and embarrassed? LOL.
I am not bugged about this Idishia thing. It just serves as a plot device.
It's great that at Episode 7 we still have so many questions!
Spies and double agents galore!!
1. Kang Ha Na's role in this mess.
2. MIL's next move.
3. I am sure that there will be moves to seperate Mun Ju and San Ho. So, what will bring them back together and work together to survive this mess. (PS reminded me of Golden Slumber where KDW's character was on a hit-list)
Look how quick the professor was branded a spy and 'removed' The professor knew that this would be the outcome of speaking out something which appears to be anti-establishment and fear-mongering.
We do know that governments tend to use 'traitor' and 'fear mongering' quite freely to oppress critics.
So I expect that the war of words, media-play and public opinion will be next up for Mun Ju and San Ho to battle. This on top of the physical dangers yet to come.
Mun Ju has cut ties with her MIL so the media power is not there. Sometimes I don't know if she is too idealistic in thinking the truth will emerge victorious. She has been a UN ambassador so I expect that she is aware of all the hidden playbooks of different nations.
Previews are meant to show bits and pieces which will be put together during the airing of the episodes.
One thing for sure - war hasn't started yet.