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Now when watching a drama, you may notice some things could have been handled better and it's fine, sometimes the film makers execution may not be perfect but if they are still getting the most important part of the story, then it's enough to keep you watching.

Taking Last Summer for example, the pacing of the revelation of the past and some little aspect could have been handled better nevertheless, the show is still sticking to the theme and story (which is characters shaped and broken by their past and circumstances loosing their identity in life finding way into healing and rediscovery) it promised, so its very okay.

This is one of the most realistic and humane characters and story have seen in a drama for a while now, I believe that's why some of us have issues with this show. One thing about watching a humane characters in a show is that it reminds you of that bad/good aspect of yourself or someone you know, seeing those things that we do in real life or some of the attitudes we or other people around us posses on TV kinda triggers one In a certain way.

I will explain it under my comment as a thread.

Now let's take our leads for example. Before that we should remember Last Summer is just in Ep4, we still got 8 episodes and a lot of development for these characters coming, I will advise we watch this show to the end or at least to Ep10 before questioning their choices and attitudes. The center of this drama is the journey of the characters, who they were, who they are now because of circumstances and who they will decide to be in the future. It's a gradual process, so you got give them time to tell this story or wait till the show is completed before watching then you judge.

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I believe any love triangle that will come up won't be a toxic one. And I hope it contributes to the leads development rather than just an unecessary add up

Yes Do young who lives in south Korea with his dad is the one that died. Doha who lives in the U.S. is the one she likes. She doesn't like the both of them, she only considers Do young as her friend (she confessed to Do young that she is in love with his brother Doha)

One thing I love about this drama is the heartwarming and healing vibes. Watching it feels like I'm in a therapy section. I so much relate to it.

Secondly, it's the lack of toxicity. There are no evil or toxic characters at all. Just broken and imperfect people trying to do better.

Another aspect is how natural everything is in this show, the acting, cinematography e.t.c.

I just finished Ep4. You right. It was so unfortunate. He only meant to take his place for a short while 🥲

Hakyung finding out suddenly her best friend died a year ago while she didn't know, believing he was alive all the while cause Doha kept it from her and couldn't mourn his death, her crashout is justified, no matter the reason, that is very wrong.

On the other hand, Doha did it with good intentions, knowing the bond they all had with one another, he couldn't bring himself to tell Hakyung the truth about his brother's death fearing it will cause her great pain. At the end he ended up hurting Hakyung and himself even more, both couldn't grief well and he wasn't able to be there for her during those trying times. Even though he had good intentions, his actions were wrong

'The things we do for love' this is so realistic and humane 🥺

Just started watching Ep4 and I'm glad one of my biggest fear has been put to rest. It turns out Doha indeed impersonated his brother but it was through calls and messages; making Hakyung believe Do young was the one really sending those.

It would have been a plot hole if he was impersonating his brother physically cause we know that Hakyung can differentiate them.

True. I believe people who know nothing and watch this show after it's completed will very much enjoy it more than the ones following it weekly now that is airing.

During the architecture team scene when Doha was serving everyone food. remember when one man asked about the other Baek twin and the response from his fellow worker was 'you don't wanna know, it's a tragic history' then went on to say 'it must have been hard for Doha living two lives'

That entire conversation was very interesting, giving us a clue that Baek Doha definitely took his twin identity at a time and they must be a good reason why he did that. I believe Doha has gone through much and has sacrificed alot himself.

For those still confused about the twins Dynamic with the FL...

Ep3 kind of did justice to that. Three of them grew up together and became Best of friends, so in the beginning it was a best friends relationship between 3 people. At a point in their friendship, Hakyung began to like Doha romantically and I believe so did Doha, it was something she felt guilty for because she thought it will affect their group relationship, so she decided to tell Do young that she is in love with his brother. After that, Do young left the village on a journey. The only thing I'm not sure of is if Do young liked Hakyung too or he just wanted the three of them to remain friends

Exactly, like is that necessary . But I think it won't be a toxic love triangle. The triangle may even help to bring Hakyung and Doha closer. But truly, it wasn't necessary

I was confused at the beginning but finally got it. She actually told Do young that she likes Doha. that was all about that scene. She wanted Do young to know she has fallen for his brother

But I have to give credit to the writing of the dialogues of this show. Almost every conversation holds strong meaning and message. Like with little revealed, you can get the idea of what is happening based on their dialogues.

That aspect and the acting is what has stood out for me so far.

Baek Doyoung actually died years back. How and what happened is what we don't know yet but that event is what shaped their relationship (Doha and Hakyung) in the present day

They made a mistake of not hiding the twin plot well. I think what happened was that it got leaked. At the end, they tried doing damage control by changing the sypnosis but it was already too late

I just finished watching episode 3. I have to say they are doing a really good job of keeping me interested in this story. I think thats the strength of this show. You know little about what happened or why things are how they are but still you feel a strong attachment to these characters and their story. This is a drama that you know from ep1 has a unique and refreshing message; it's about remodeling, healing and reconcilation and I see the potential.

True alot of viewers may not like this slow unraveling style of the plot but personally I'm starting to get it and like it. The show is not even emphasizing on the romance at this point, it's more about self discovery and forgiveness. Characters that has been shaped by their past and the guilt they are holding within.

For those that can relate with this drama, let's give it a chance and see it till the end

Exactly. In episode 3, we are not supposed to still be guessing. I thought ep3 will answer all our questions but they are still hiding alot and bringing more confusion. It's really hurting this show. If ep 4 did not clear all the mystery up, I'm afraid the drama will suffer much

The idea of making the plot so mysterious is what is hurting them at this point. It's not a mystery drama so there was no need for a puzzle like execution. They are not giving us context on why things are like that in the present so viewers find it frustrating and hard to connect to the character. It would have been better if the event of the past was introduced in the first episode before they start building the story from there. I was hoping EP 3 will answer all our questions but they are still hiding alot. If they don't reveal the whole past events that led to what's happening now in tomorrow's episode, then it's going to hurt the drama alot. Hoping they do right tomorrow

But the way one can actually feel the pain of these characters over an unidentified ambiguous trauma we know nothing about yet. Such a brilliant performance