Where's the shaman's son after all the events? Just curious.
I forwarded most of the time since I wanted to reach the point where the big reveal of who and how the killer was caught, but planning to go back to the scenes I've missed.
As a music-lover, I love this drama! I don't have major complaints, except for the storyline regarding the share split. I don't think the conclusion was justified. Anyway, it's a part I can let go of. I still love the majority of this drama, though.
I agree that 15 years alone on an island is a stretch. 15 years was also used in Flower of Evil as the length of time of a comatose state of one of its characters. I guess I just learned to accept that this duration is common to set up a plot is normal in a drama. Haha.
It's alright. I love Park Eun-bin as an actress and appreciate her versatility, but it's not something I would rewatch. I was curious enough about their motivations on how they turned out to be like that and why they do the things they did, but it left me unsatisfied in the end.
Comedy in 1st episode is lackluster for me. Age gap is so evident between Anne and Joshua. It's hard not to compare to the korean version. Nothing beats the original from the cinematography, production, acting, script, comedic relief, etc.
The saving grace so far is Carlo's acting. Just wow!
I'm so glad that the character of Prosecutor Eun Sol was written so much better this season. I still enjoyed the cases they worked on. It's a good thing that they also brought on board Do Ji Han as the main character this season to replace Prosecutor Kang Hyeon, as I couldn't stand the latter as a mentor for Eun Sol and found him to be just meh in the first season.
Doctor K is so handsome!!! I really dig villains who look like vampires and/or with long hair (e.g. Scholar of the Night, Flower of Evil)! Apart from the looks, he delivered a solid performance about his disorder.
The only downside for me is that I missed Stella and Detective Cha. Sally, the one who replaced Stella, has her charms, but I liked Stella more. I couldn't understand the English words sometimes being said by Sally, although her character was supposed to be from Miami's Korean Town. :D
I am planning to watch this. So, do i jave to watch the season 1 first?
If you would like to know the back stories of Dr. Beom and Prosecutor Eun Sol, I think it's better to watch season 1. Otherwise, no need. :) There's a brief recap at the beginning of season 2 so you'll get up to speed.
I'm currently on ep 14/32, enjoying the cases. I like the investigative procedures.
However, so far, I was not able to count how many times i screamed that the female prosecutor is so dumb!!! Yes, her memory is superb, but most of the time, she doesn't use her common sense! She said she likes watching US crime dramas, yet doesn't know that the crime scene should be preserved?
Update: I also dislike the MERS episode. I don't know who to blame - the writer or the director.
The male prosecutor is so annoying too! ugh!
I will continue because of the cases, the supporting cast, and Dr. Beom.
I love the leads' tandem! I enjoyed it! I just had to keep up with all the characters involved. The only downside for me was that the show felt like a series-long advertisement of mercedes benz vehicles. Haha.
Reminds me of my mom - how I took her for granted when I was a teen, how I appreciated her when I matured, and how much I missed her when she was gone. Watching this had me sobbing all the time.
A quality series from start to finish. Ae Sun and Gwan Shik could shake your beliefs in love and life. It's good to see that even if you don't have much in life, you can still be happy despite the hardships. Your love story could still be a fairy tale when you choose the right person, regardless of their wealth. A person's character is still the best choice. It's also important to teach your children to love themselves, not to be belittled by anybody. Having big dreams is never wrong. Parenting makes up the most of your children's north star, yet you still let them be themselves. Being a girl doesn't mean you are limited to the kitchen or housekeeping.
I love IU's character in Scarlet Heart, Hotel de Luna and My Mister since she delivered solid performances. I can't think of anyone who could replace her in those dramas. She flawlessly delivered once more here in WLGYT.
Park Bo Gum was so good! His awkwardness, grief, little smiles, and silence had me like I was in the scene. Of course, he's still an eye candy even if he's all dressed up as a fisherman.
The only question I had was, how come those aunties lived long lives when they were also divers like Ae Sun's mom? Haha.
I love season 1, but I cant stand how the direction in acting is executed in s2. Comedy looks like forced. I love the villain as he's cute and I also love Kim Nam Gil, but, the show failed to have me glued. Season1's magic was lost.
So I finally watched this since it's leaving Netflix. 😅 I like procedural crime dramas and profiling as a bonus. I liked how they presented the challenge that if you need to understand the mind of a monster, theres a tendency that you absorb their energy then u think and may be like one of them -- so being a profiler is not really for the weak-minded.
There's just one character that annoyed me so much! It's the female reporter - ugh! Like I just want to skip all her scenes. It also bothered me that there was a scene where the documents were there on the table. They were confidential - why would the statistical analyst leave her alone in their office/room with those bunch of case files they were currently investigating?! Like she's so eager to get a scoop and when an opportunity came, she didn't do anything? I know she still has conscience, but still, for me she's a bit dumb. I understand her role in the overall scheme of things, but sorry, she was totally annoying for me. Haha.
What i liked: - acting (especially Lee Dong Shik and Park Jung Je) - Park Jung Je's character - cliffhanger at end of each episode which would make you click the next episode - 1st half when the serial killer was still there
What I dont like: - politics and using same old trope (highest ranking police, mayor/political candidate, businessman with their connivance and betrayals ) - it fell flat when the story shifted to politics on the 2nd half; it felt too long which made me bored for most parts. It could have been shortened to 12 episodes if they didnt keep on circling around
Still gave it 9/10 for the outstanding performances.
I feel like Hiei and Botan are siblings (green haired girl and short haired guy white band) but why did he deny…
Botan or Yukina? Botan is Yusuke's guide. Anyway, I think Hiei just denied he is Yukina's brother, just to keep her safe. He might have enemies (cant really remember exactly his backstory). He is still protecting her though.
For someone who watched this a very long time ago and who already forgot the story, this live action is a delight! Kurama is still hot regardless if he's in his human form or if he's a fox. Haha.
Liked the first 4 episodes and some comedy scenes here and there but apart from these, it became flat. I just wish they could have involved more characters and showed how their lives were affected by the drugs on a more personal level, not just the push and pull between the cops and Ryu Sio. They showed some at the first half but they were shallow.
I forwarded most of the time since I wanted to reach the point where the big reveal of who and how the killer was caught, but planning to go back to the scenes I've missed.
I agree that 15 years alone on an island is a stretch. 15 years was also used in Flower of Evil as the length of time of a comatose state of one of its characters. I guess I just learned to accept that this duration is common to set up a plot is normal in a drama. Haha.
The saving grace so far is Carlo's acting. Just wow!
Doctor K is so handsome!!! I really dig villains who look like vampires and/or with long hair (e.g. Scholar of the Night, Flower of Evil)! Apart from the looks, he delivered a solid performance about his disorder.
The only downside for me is that I missed Stella and Detective Cha. Sally, the one who replaced Stella, has her charms, but I liked Stella more. I couldn't understand the English words sometimes being said by Sally, although her character was supposed to be from Miami's Korean Town. :D
I wish for season 3!
However, so far, I was not able to count how many times i screamed that the female prosecutor is so dumb!!! Yes, her memory is superb, but most of the time, she doesn't use her common sense! She said she likes watching US crime dramas, yet doesn't know that the crime scene should be preserved?
Update:
I also dislike the MERS episode. I don't know who to blame - the writer or the director.
The male prosecutor is so annoying too! ugh!
I will continue because of the cases, the supporting cast, and Dr. Beom.
A quality series from start to finish. Ae Sun and Gwan Shik could shake your beliefs in love and life. It's good to see that even if you don't have much in life, you can still be happy despite the hardships. Your love story could still be a fairy tale when you choose the right person, regardless of their wealth. A person's character is still the best choice. It's also important to teach your children to love themselves, not to be belittled by anybody. Having big dreams is never wrong. Parenting makes up the most of your children's north star, yet you still let them be themselves. Being a girl doesn't mean you are limited to the kitchen or housekeeping.
I love IU's character in Scarlet Heart, Hotel de Luna and My Mister since she delivered solid performances. I can't think of anyone who could replace her in those dramas. She flawlessly delivered once more here in WLGYT.
Park Bo Gum was so good! His awkwardness, grief, little smiles, and silence had me like I was in the scene. Of course, he's still an eye candy even if he's all dressed up as a fisherman.
The only question I had was, how come those aunties lived long lives when they were also divers like Ae Sun's mom? Haha.
Love it! :)
There's just one character that annoyed me so much! It's the female reporter - ugh! Like I just want to skip all her scenes. It also bothered me that there was a scene where the documents were there on the table. They were confidential - why would the statistical analyst leave her alone in their office/room with those bunch of case files they were currently investigating?! Like she's so eager to get a scoop and when an opportunity came, she didn't do anything? I know she still has conscience, but still, for me she's a bit dumb. I understand her role in the overall scheme of things, but sorry, she was totally annoying for me. Haha.
As compared to Signal, I still like Signal.
- acting (especially Lee Dong Shik and Park Jung Je)
- Park Jung Je's character
- cliffhanger at end of each episode which would make you click the next episode
- 1st half when the serial killer was still there
What I dont like:
- politics and using same old trope (highest ranking police, mayor/political candidate, businessman with their connivance and betrayals )
- it fell flat when the story shifted to politics on the 2nd half; it felt too long which made me bored for most parts. It could have been shortened to 12 episodes if they didnt keep on circling around
Still gave it 9/10 for the outstanding performances.