ElloryQueen

It's been a while since I wrote a review, but I have too much to say for a comment. I'm going to try to not sound too negative, because this drama is good, but it was far too depressing for me. I like slow burns, and I can handle some angst, but this drama felt like I was drowning. And I was only able to feel afloat because of a few characters. I almost couldn't breathe by the end of the 15th episode, so I had to take a break and watch something else for a bit before I could continue. I had to do that several times between episodes as I watched the series.
The story itself is fine. I love dramas that are set in a small town, so I was excited to start this one. And to the drama's credit, the residents of the village are a joy to watch and really helped keep me going. I was really invested in Im Hwi's teenage troubles and was rooting for her. The truth about what happened in Hae Wan's family was fascinating to discover, but the tension from it contributed to the depressing atmosphere.
The is the slowest burn in a drama I've ever seen, and honestly, I'm not really sure it satisfied in the end after the absolute drain of the previous episode. When the main couple were happy, it felt like their was life in the drama, but as soon as a bombshell hit, it was back to tense silence. Also not a fan of her actions in the final two episodes.
I'm really happy for Jinu and Eunsil and loved their cute interactions.
All this to say, I still love the actors. I've seen them in other works and know they have more range, so this is not on them.
Oh, music is amazing! Check out the soundtrack when you can!