TheAnpanBandit

Agree about the campiness of the FX, but after watching a few like this one and Till The End of the Moon, the acting was so phenomenal, you don't even notice it. Her voice changes as her character does people! It is worth watching though!

She grows a spine later on and starts accepting the things she has to go through to be with him, like there is scene where she takes on a punishment in order to be accepted by his people as their queen, and it was one of the most moving scenes I have ever seen in anything tbh.

The character development is beautiful. The way she goes from naive and obnoxious, to strong and unwavering in her love for him was fantastic. I have seen a few other things with this young man Dylan, but his chemistry with Esther is unmatched. There is a softness in his gaze toward her that is very genuine, you can tell they are good friends irl, but it translates to very believably in love on screen. I freaking love shows where the leads equally fight tooth and nail for each other, against their circumstances and despite the obstacles, it makes the romances that much more epic. Great show!

When this man kissed her on the chin mid make-out, it was OVER! DONE. DEAD. Nice knowing you other Yang Yang co-stars, Dilraba took the crown...Good DAY Sir!

Yes she does. The story spans years and as life kicks the sh*t out of her, she matures over time. I found her development to be very realistic.

This drama had such a heaviness, epic love story-ness and emotional weight to it that when I read that it was based on Gone With The Wind, it totally explained why it felt the way it did while watching it. The leads fight for their love and freedom with everything they have and the FL takes some time to get there but she grows on you. Freaking gem of a drama, don't let the length dissuade you!

Who would have thought that a drama about baseball could be so riveting and suspenseful, to the point that you can't wait for the next episode?? Not me and I was wrong for that. Watch this drama!

I found it hilarious how easily some of the issues were solved with just the money for the right resources. Also, this is one of those dramas where romance was needed, because poor I-soo needs a family.

The OST on this drama is a killer and elevates it to the stratosphere emotionally. Smashed the like on spotify immediately!

This drama has that Reply 1988 thing, where you get run over by a train of feels, but then you thank the train for it.

The chemistry these two develop with just LOOKING at each other....it is just arrrgh-level wonderful!

The chemistry was so fire, I am still waiting for a real life wedding announcement. I will continue waiting. IU and Joon Ki might marry other people....I don't give a damn, I'll STILL wait hahaha

It's about a Mama Bear protecting her cubs from hunters, over and over again, and you can't help but root for her because she adores her boys with all her heart.

They had to for that Netflix money, you didn't hear it from me tho

Yes, but not too much, if that makes sense?

This drama is so damn good and covers so many deeper topics, like the ambiguity of ethics in science and psychology, skewed moral compasses, redemption, and repentance, Not just that, it is SO.WELL.ACTED! Every actor gave their all and it shows 100%. Nobody is the same character they were at the beginning and that just goes to show you how good the story is.

If you don't mind non J-dramas, then Because This Is My First Life.

Kinda figured he would be a good singer, because he played Benny in the Korean version of In the Heights, and although I have not seen it, Benny's songs (from the original) require a good set of pipes.

It ends cleanly with Season 1. There were not any loose ends if that is what you are asking.

Yaaay! I am so glad you enjoyed it.