I thought the first episode was solid, with some well spaced tropes. The cliffhanger was a bit ordinary though. The writing needs to be a bit stronger. Can’t fault how the show looks - high production values.
Show is quite good, but during eps 10 and 11 the same things started to happen yet again and it annoyed me along with An Xin’s brother being too much. So, I gave it away.
Sorry to say this, but I can't agree... So far KDJ is in syn with Kim Sabu.... he is still his mentor, but as…
@Thaya_Rees - That’s quite okay. The one thing Cha Eun Jae didn’t do (and KDJ was correct on this point) was contact Kim Sabu first. It would have helped alleviate what unfolded.
The other issue I find interesting is to do with admitting rights. In order for doctors to work in both the hospital and the trauma centre, they need to be approved for both - which Eun Jae would certainly still be.
To have specialists dealing in trauma is a given and I certainly understand KJD’s intention. So fingers crossed the debrief goes well and the learnings from the first three days are factored in. It’s all very interesting.
I got the impression from their conversations that this is all part of some plan Kim Sabu has cooked up. You can…
@Ivy - you could very well be right. A key issue is creating a facility in the countryside that will secure enough doctors to work at well into the future.
My thoughts re Kang Dong Joo - he has forgotten every thing he learnt from Kim Sabu. That’s not how it goes in my experience with mentors (yes, I know, this is a kdrama afterall). Anyway, for me, this is Season 3s first misstep by trying to create tension through a character who has become inflexible. Yes, there are rules, but you need to look for the flexibility, otherwise it all goes to hell in a hand basket. Overall, it’s still my favourite season so far.
The theme and closing songs - fabulous. The first part of this drama was so good. I have to agree with many others re the way this drama was wrapped up - it needed more episodes. Our OTP were great together. The second couple I liked. The other couples seemed incomplete. Still, it’s well worth a look.
This show is a wow. I love the way they bring history to life through not just explanation, but demonstration as well. Then the interview with the actual craftspeople is a wonderful way to round it all out.
Ep 10 - whew - they squeezed every bit of kdrama emotion they possibly could out of the storyline and I loved every single minute of it anyway 😊😊😊 Some great acting going on here 😉
I enjoyed Ep 19, but things are just starting to get too dragged out now. I would like to see much more focus on the youngest couple for a bit. Looks like that might happen soon?
End of Week 9 - Scratching my head a little bit. Ju Hyuk is getting way too much screen time. Lawyer brother-in-law really is clueless and selfish to boot. I hope Jan Di’s aunty gets a break and like others, I’m suspicious of her job interview partner. As for JD’s grandpa - I hope he keeps away Ju Hyuk’s aunt. She’s just the best and deserves her baker boy 🤩 Anyway, let’s see what happens next week😊
End of Week 8 - I’m enjoying everyone’s speculation and thoughts below. I thought this week was very fillerish, but very watchable. Show has a feel about it that many other dailies generally lack.
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The other issue I find interesting is to do with admitting rights. In order for doctors to work in both the hospital and the trauma centre, they need to be approved for both - which Eun Jae would certainly still be.
To have specialists dealing in trauma is a given and I certainly understand KJD’s intention. So fingers crossed the debrief goes well and the learnings from the first three days are factored in. It’s all very interesting.