Bloom

Till episode 14, this was going to be my new favourite drama. It was one of the most beautiful, hopeful, genuine dramas I had seen with extremely loveable characters and a pair of leads whose relationship transcended the limitations of words such as friends and lovers. They were soulmates and I don't say it lightly. It was a perfect 10/10. And then came the last 2 episodes which ruined it all. It was the definition of crash and burn. I don't mind sad endings at all as long as they make sense and this one was just senseless. The headstrong girl and the gentle boy who loves her above all else, just turn into completely different people and it seems to come out of nowhere. Their actions and decisions don't make sense. These two people, who loved each other through time and distance, don't fight for their love at all?? Don't even reconnect and rekindle their connection later? Lead miserable lives full of regret without each other??? What nonsense. I understand the themes of "fleeting beauty of youth" and "nothing lasts forever" but other couples get a happy ending but not these two?? Yeah, no, that's not realistic no matter how many people say it was. And the adult scenes seemed pointless.

Lost all it's rewatch value because of that ending. Nonetheless, except for the last 2 episodes, it is one of the best dramas out there. The acting throughout was phenomenal, especially by KTR and NJH.