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A mixed bag but a pretty enjoyable mixed bag
Almost every episode was touching in some way and often addressed topics not generally talked about or shown in dramas. Of course, there were episodes far better than others and all the episodes had their own problems that were either entirely obvious or just a bit noticeable.If you were to ask me which ones you can skip?
-Honestly, it would probably just be Ep 7. I found the others beautiful in one way or another and was very glad to have seen them, and I rewatched them. I doubt I will for Ep 7 though as it was really just okay and the plot didn't feel new or highly emotional.
Which ones are a must watch?
-That's kind of tough. If you forced me to pick, I would say Ep 1, Ep 4, Ep 6, and Ep 2. It's really hard not to pick Ep 3 or Ep 5 as well though. Ep 3 is a difficult pill to swallow though which is why I wouldn't recommend it for most people. Ep 5 was basically on par with Ep 2 but didn't tackle the important subjects it did, but it had much more heart and realness than I expected it to.
Really, this is the kind of drama where you can pick which stories appeal to you the most. There are some characters that appear later in other episodes but there isn't really a running thread. The episodes that are the most connected and will leave you missing a part of the story if you skip either of them are Ep 1 and Ep 4. I'd say give at least one or two episodes a shot, I'm sure there's at least one you'll really like.
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Clinging to Love
This little miracle of a drama was a sweet and touching, albeit "blue" experience. Qi Lu and Qin Xiao's desperate desire to do what they want and love who they love in the face of forces outside of their control. They hold each other a little closer in the cold, cover bruises with longer sweaters, and push the other onto dry land even as they sink. But, eventually, there does come a day for them. Tan Yin uses his new voice to give one to LiuMing Yang as he puts his past in the past and comes to view Tan Yin as Tan Yin.In particular, I must praise them for the harsh reality they brought to the table with the way Qi Lu quietly and almost apologetically endured abuse and the delicateness with which Qin Xiao tried to bring him some comfort by giving him a small sense of normalcy. "I know I cannot save you. But I can make you smile when you're with me and forget the hell at home."
I do think there were flaws in the finale as far as the small details of how they wrapped things up, but I don't feel it took away from my overall experience.
I'm so incredibly grateful the rest of this drama got to see the light of day.
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A Twist for the Win
This was one of the rare cases for me where a later twist not only worked but revived a drama.I had enjoyed it for the most part (particularly the leads' fire chemistry), but the cases and villains were too typical and, frankly, predictable. With constant and blatant police corruption that felt cartoonishly evil and the plot only going in circles, the relationship between Tul and Ran was just managing to get me through, things felt stagnant and frustrating.
And then, the twist happened. And everything turned around. Suddenly, the extent and weight of the coverup crashed down, and the past, emotions, and relationships had to be recontextualized and reevaluated. It was devastating and riveting.
I have to commend Engfa for being able to portray such a complex range of feelings on the part of her character, Tul. I felt her grief and admired her commitment to seeing things through, even when she just wanted to live in denial.
From being excited to disappointed to being invested more than ever before, Petrichor did what I thought to be impossible.
I'd recommend avoiding spoilers and going in with moderate expectations.
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