OVERLY HYPE
I had been looking forward to this drama for quite some time, primarily because I am a fan of the main leads. The initial trailers were also quite intriguing and raised my expectations.
While the cinematography is visually appealing, in my opinion, it does not align well with the tone and theme of the drama. It felt mismatched and somewhat out of place.
As for the plot, it began with promise but quickly became underwhelming. I found it increasingly difficult to stay engaged as each episode progressed. The storyline became overly convoluted, with too many subplots and unnecessary additions that detracted from the central narrative.
It would have been far more effective had the writers focused on developing the relationship between the main characters. Their romantic arc felt inconsistent and poorly explained. They fell in love, their marriage deteriorated, the male lead began to resent the female lead—he even appeared pleased at the news of her terminal illness—yet, without any meaningful development, he suddenly could not live without her. This abrupt shift lacked depth and credibility. A clearer exploration of how their relationship soured would have added much-needed emotional weight.
Moreover, the female lead was difficult to empathize with, and truthfully, most of the characters were unlikable. As is often the case in many K-dramas, the issue of emotional neglect from parents was resolved far too easily. A simple apology seemed to erase years of emotional damage, which felt unconvincing and rushed.
While the cinematography is visually appealing, in my opinion, it does not align well with the tone and theme of the drama. It felt mismatched and somewhat out of place.
As for the plot, it began with promise but quickly became underwhelming. I found it increasingly difficult to stay engaged as each episode progressed. The storyline became overly convoluted, with too many subplots and unnecessary additions that detracted from the central narrative.
It would have been far more effective had the writers focused on developing the relationship between the main characters. Their romantic arc felt inconsistent and poorly explained. They fell in love, their marriage deteriorated, the male lead began to resent the female lead—he even appeared pleased at the news of her terminal illness—yet, without any meaningful development, he suddenly could not live without her. This abrupt shift lacked depth and credibility. A clearer exploration of how their relationship soured would have added much-needed emotional weight.
Moreover, the female lead was difficult to empathize with, and truthfully, most of the characters were unlikable. As is often the case in many K-dramas, the issue of emotional neglect from parents was resolved far too easily. A simple apology seemed to erase years of emotional damage, which felt unconvincing and rushed.
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