Sunbath12

Highly recommend the documentary someone posted earlier in the comments regarding the Doolittle Raid. Not sure how much the show will cover (such as the subsequent horrific retaliation the Japanese military inflicted on the Chinese after the raid), but the docu provides a nice overall firsthand recount from the surviving American soldiers who participated in the raid.

We’ve waited over 2 years, I guess I can wait a little longer…but not another year!

Don’t expect her to suddenly become an expert spy, but at least she and Wumu get along better.

The previews are making me nervous. I feel things are coming to a head on that island - I really want them to escape safely, but it seems so impossible at this point.

It's a classic long drama. There are multiple storylines, including the American side that are developing at the same time, which take time to build. But I'd say in every episode there are usually some great moments of tension and even humor. So it's overall pretty well-paced for 40+ episodes. Despite being made 8 years ago or so, I think it's pretty good storytelling so far, covering a tumultuous time in history. The CGI is not the greatest lol, but the characters (including the Japanese) are dimensional and I'm invested in where everything will go. Even though I know the general history, I don't know where these characters will go.

There are some parts that can be difficult to watch (being it a WWII setting), but it's the not the most explicit or graphic. If you can watch through Band of Brothers or The Pacific, it would be fine.

She's not a trained spy and is really in over her head. Not sure what ep you are on, but things will develop. Unfortunately, the way the female lead is written is a bit outdated, but she feels like a real human being and grows as the episodes go by.

Yeah, I want to see where it goes first before watching.

I stopped at ep 19. Oi, ok maybe I'll wait a few more episodes.

AGH, when can they get off that island?

I had put this on hold. Are the leads together yet?

Yes, unfortunately. I hope that lighter is what does the deed, sets up a huge fire that engulfs the creep.

I'm waiting for that prediction to come true.

Unfortunately as of ep 16 he is still alive. AGH.

Nooooo

On Ep 11 now. Ugh when can we be rid of Inoue? Although, now we have his supervisor to deal with too.

I'm struggling to finish this, at ep 29. I feel like so many storylines haven't gone anywhere. What happened to finding the mirror pieces? Then it was that stone thing, then it was going back in time. I'm confused, and I'm scared of the ending.

No romance so far but some light moments between the leads. It’s mostly serious though given the WWII setting and spy storyline. Will have to see how it goes before we know any more.

I was worried this would go off the rails, but 8 episodes in, this has been a well-made period piece so far. I don't often watch C dramas from this time period, and it's been an unexpected good surprise in this new year.

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Looks like rumors of this starting are gaining more traction. Wonder who is directing and who the male lead will be.
https://x.com/CEntMelons/status/2006251293833322502

This is surprisingly watchable so far. Honestly better quality than most even though it was filmed 8 years ago. Shao Tong is not convincing as an American lol, but it's impressive the show actually got real Japanese and American actors.