It doesn't work that way. Green flags aren’t tied to the writer’s gender. Anyone can write about positive traits in any gender. It’s about perspective and what traits they notice, not who they are.
Interesting that there are no female characters here. The title is “The most beloved green flags,” not “male only green flags." Are we saying green flags don’t apply to women now? Wild.
I was going to, but then realised no romance. No romance, no deal.
Romance isn’t just filler, it can actually deepen the story and make the revenge plot more compelling. For example, if the ML begins to care about someone while pursuing revenge, it creates real tension. Does he stay focused on his mission, or does he protect the person he loves? That internal conflict makes his choices more layered and keeps viewers invested. Romance also reveals sides of the ML we wouldn’t see otherwise, like vulnerability, trust, or moral struggle, which makes dramatic confrontations hit harder emotionally. Beyond that, a romantic subplot gives the viewer something to cheer for and provides a break from the constant darkness of revenge. It shows the ML has something to relax into, a little escape from his obsession, a breath of fresh air that makes the story feel more human and balanced.
What's this slow burn nonsense? It takes 11 episodes for her to discover his identity (far too long) and takes 20 episodes to finally confess (ludicrous). She involves herself with multiple men, and the constant bickering between the leads is so annoying. Yet again, it’s another drama where a woman is disguised as a man and everyone remains oblivious. It had a very good start, but then i lost interest on episode 6.
I really wanted to like this drama, but unfortunately I didn’t. The main reason was the SML. His character and the excessive interactions between him and the FL completely ruined the experience for me. Those scenes undermined the connection between the FL and the ML and took away from the overall story. Because of that, I can’t consider this a good drama, despite its other elements.
Yeah, this show was okay. I didn’t mind the relationship between the ML and FL. Their chemistry was solid, the romance was decent, and everything felt pretty standard. I do wish there had been a bit more romance overall, more interactions, more moments of connection, and a bit more skinship. I was hoping for more of that classic Japanese-style intimacy in their dynamic.
What held the show back for me was the ML’s character. He came across as overly feminine at times, always dancing around and doing silly things, which made it hard to take him seriously. His tall, lanky look and the odd haircut didn’t help either. Still, despite those issues, it was an overall enjoyable watch.
The Viki synopsis is a bit confusing. It talks about the ML and FL “re-igniting their shared love from the past,” but when they knew each other in the past, they were only nine years old and believed they were siblings. That doesn’t really make sense. How could they have been in love at that age, especially when they thought they were related?
The Viki synopsis and the MDL synopsis are completely different. Viki says she returns home after retiring and unexpectedly runs into the ML. But MDL says she goes back home specifically to rekindle her relationship with the ML. Those are two very different scenarios. So which one is accurate?
Also, what happened to the mother of the ML’s child?
nooooo romance just ruins a drama ,let it be purely legal please .
Actually, romance doesn’t ruin a legal drama. It often makes it stronger. A well written romantic subplot doesn’t replace the legal story. It adds emotional depth that makes the stakes feel more real. Court cases and legal strategies are interesting, but viewers connect more deeply when they also understand the personal lives, vulnerabilities, and motivations of the characters.
Romance isn’t about “distracting” from the plot. It’s about giving the audience a reason to care about the people involved in the plot. When the emotional arc and the legal arc are woven together properly, the drama becomes richer, more layered, and far more memorable.
Purely procedural stories can feel cold. A bit of romance can humanize the characters and elevate the entire show.
There are plenty of exceptional legal dramas that blend romance beautifully. I Hear Your Voice, Lawless Lawyer, Suspicious Partner, While You Were Sleeping, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Vincenzo, Remember: War of the Son. All proof that the combination can elevate the story rather than weaken it. Capisci.
Garbage. I’m on episode 12 and absolutely nothing is happening. It’s painfully boring. It’s labelled as a romance, yet there’s no development between the ML and FL whatsoever. You could watch episode 1 and then skip straight to episode 12, and the dynamic and interactions would be exactly the same. What kind of garbage is this?
And what is going on with the next-door neighbor? What’s her purpose? She contributes nothing to the plot. At first, I thought she might be a romantic interest for the SML, the ML’s employee, but no, he already has a girlfriend. Then I figured maybe she’d show some interest in the ML, but that’s not happening either. What is she even doing? Her character feels like pure filler, another symptom of this drama’s garbage writing.
At this point, I’m just going to wait for the final episode to air and skip straight to the end to see if anything actually happens. I’m not wasting more time on this nonsense. This drama is absolute garbage.
Edit: I finished the drama, and yep, I was right. Absolute garbage. Nothing actually happens until the final episode, so everything before that is basically filler. The FL and the SFL don’t even really like the ML the whole way through. They don’t hate him, but they clearly can’t stand his personality and constantly make fun of him. Then suddenly, in the last episode, they both catch feelings for him. Come on.
And what was with the SFL being obsessed with men in their 40s? When she kept talking about her ex, I assumed he was some guy her own age, maybe in his 20s. But when he showed up and harassed her, he looked old enough to be her dad. And then she ends up liking the ML who’s also 40. I mean, nothing wrong with age gaps, but seriously?
Yeah, nah, I was spot on calling this show garbage. The only redeeming thing about it is the beautiful women, and that’s about it.
What you said isn't objective. It's just your subjective opinion dressed up as an objective claim. If something is objectively worth it, there would be actual evidence, pacing that improves, character development that exists, or some measurable progression. This drama doesn’t have that. The 12 episodes i watched with nothing happening isn’t “worth it” by any standard except personal taste.
You enjoyed the payoff? Fine. But that doesn’t make it objective. It just means you liked it. I didn’t, and calling your preference “objective” is nonsense.
What held the show back for me was the ML’s character. He came across as overly feminine at times, always dancing around and doing silly things, which made it hard to take him seriously. His tall, lanky look and the odd haircut didn’t help either. Still, despite those issues, it was an overall enjoyable watch.
Also, what happened to the mother of the ML’s child?
Romance isn’t about “distracting” from the plot. It’s about giving the audience a reason to care about the people involved in the plot. When the emotional arc and the legal arc are woven together properly, the drama becomes richer, more layered, and far more memorable.
Purely procedural stories can feel cold. A bit of romance can humanize the characters and elevate the entire show.
There are plenty of exceptional legal dramas that blend romance beautifully. I Hear Your Voice, Lawless Lawyer, Suspicious Partner, While You Were Sleeping, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Vincenzo, Remember: War of the Son. All proof that the combination can elevate the story rather than weaken it. Capisci.
And what is going on with the next-door neighbor? What’s her purpose? She contributes nothing to the plot. At first, I thought she might be a romantic interest for the SML, the ML’s employee, but no, he already has a girlfriend. Then I figured maybe she’d show some interest in the ML, but that’s not happening either. What is she even doing? Her character feels like pure filler, another symptom of this drama’s garbage writing.
At this point, I’m just going to wait for the final episode to air and skip straight to the end to see if anything actually happens. I’m not wasting more time on this nonsense. This drama is absolute garbage.
Edit: I finished the drama, and yep, I was right. Absolute garbage. Nothing actually happens until the final episode, so everything before that is basically filler. The FL and the SFL don’t even really like the ML the whole way through. They don’t hate him, but they clearly can’t stand his personality and constantly make fun of him. Then suddenly, in the last episode, they both catch feelings for him. Come on.
And what was with the SFL being obsessed with men in their 40s? When she kept talking about her ex, I assumed he was some guy her own age, maybe in his 20s. But when he showed up and harassed her, he looked old enough to be her dad. And then she ends up liking the ML who’s also 40. I mean, nothing wrong with age gaps, but seriously?
Yeah, nah, I was spot on calling this show garbage. The only redeeming thing about it is the beautiful women, and that’s about it.
You enjoyed the payoff? Fine. But that doesn’t make it objective. It just means you liked it. I didn’t, and calling your preference “objective” is nonsense.