This was different which I could appreciate. The acting from everyone was amazing. Offgun are so comfortable with each other and it really shows. Dew was especially great. I’m glad it was only 10 episodes though. Whilst I did binge watch it, it still had a slow feel to it.
Without spoiling I’m not sure about the ending. It was hard to root for anyone to be happy to be honest. Probably because this felt more real than most cookie cutter BL’s.
I was close to dropping this after episode one. I didn’t like the style or perhaps I just wasn’t in the mood for a courtroom drama. I love Ji Sung so I wanted to like it.
A couple of people suggested I watch up to episode 3 and I’m glad I did. The style / feeling did change.
I won’t lie, there were definitely times I was confused who were the good guys and bad guys. So many characters. Too many.
From the 1st episode I definitely expected his In law family to be the major players but we barely saw much of them, except his wife. They really only appeared near the end. So him marrying into that family really didn’t matter to the storyline in my opinion.
I’m glad I watched it but also happy it was 14 and not 16 episodes. Loved his friend group too. .
the story picks up in ep2, I think if you love Ji Sung you will enjoy it despite not liking political courtroom…
Thank you for your reply. For now it’s on hold as I went a completely different direction and started watching “Can this love be translated?”
Sometimes you have to be in the right mood for the heavier more serious dramas. I may give episode 2-3 a try tomorrow and then go between the 2 if it holds my interest.
I love Ji Sung so much, so I waited for this to complete before I started it. But for some reason I didn’t even find the first episode that interesting. The end of episode one was also confusing. Obviously I understand I need to continue to find how why.
I’m not usually a huge fan of political or courtroom dramas unless they are special. Should I even bother pushing through with this? I see a few have commented they dropped it later.
Does anyone think my love of Ji Sung is enough to spend so many more hours on this? Thank you
I just binge watched this on 2-3 days. I did enjoy it although episode 9-14 dragged a bit. I think it would have been better at 12 episodes.
I’ve only just started to rewatch Chinese BLs this year and I have to say they really are improving. I get before censorship’s made it hard to believe in their chemistry due to barely any contact and no NC scenes.
The latest batch of Chinese bls have felt more hot and steamy but showing less than say their Thai counterparts.
As an older viewer I sometimes just can’t handle too much gmmtv school series.
I do wonder why when Thai series are toxic especially Mames work, they get so much hate. But Chinese bls are next level toxic and no one complains.
Anyway for those that don’t mind toxic characters this show was not boring to watch. The actors did a great job too.
The first 4 episodes were definitely the best. The second half of the season was a bit confusing. Lee iljo was flip flopping every 5 minutes if he was going to stay or break up with Seo Jeong Han. It literally felt like that was all the second half was.
Whoever cast the younger versions of themselves did a terrible job. They looked like they should have swapped roles. Or picked actors that looked more like them.
It was only 8 episodes so not a waste of time. I just wish the second half was more like the first half.
I’ve just finished this and I’m shocked to see such negative reviews. I’m glad I didn’t read them first as some times it does put me off watching a drama.
I enjoyed this for what it was. An easy to watch rom com. Yes it has all the cliches but I liked all the actors and characters. The chemistry between everyone including work colleagues was great.
Last episode seemed to fit a lot into it and then not resolve a couple of things but I enjoyed this and sometimes I can get really bored with some rom cons. I guess for just have to be in the right mood. Now time to find the next serious thriller Drama
This is what I call a perfect filler series It was nice and light to watch. I love the 12 episode series because they don’t drag it out for the sake of making 16 episodes.
This is a happy, easy watch for when you’ve just finished a heavier darker series and need a reset like I do.
I will admit I am not a fan of over the top torture or gruesome scenes, and this had a lot. I watched because I love JCW. He was amazing as I expected, but some of the gore was too much for me. Yes it is stated, but I wonder where the point of too much ever fits with Korean dramas. They do like their realistic violence.
D.O as the villain was crazy good for this role. Thank god for the terrible haircut so I didn’t seem him as the cute singer I’ve seen him as. Not sure how realistic someone his age would have that much power over so many people.
Even after the first episode I was unsure how an ending would ever feel fair to the main lead. He went through so much and lost even more.
I felt like there wasn’t a proper ending regarding the mother of the bad guy. Did I miss something?
Worth a watch if you can stomach it. I only just did. If it wasn’t for that cast I may have dropped it.
There’s no denying this series is not the same as the first one. I read the reviews about the comedy being over the top.
I had to watch a 40 minute recap of series 1 as it had been awhile since I’d watched it. It reminding me how much I loved the characters. If I hadn’t remembered series one I likely would have dropped this.
So whilst I did still enjoy watching this, mainly due to liking the characters from series one it definitely went overboard on the comedy and sound effects. It’s like someone was on drugs when they wrote or directed this series. Oddly enough the bad guy was extremely evil, but because the comedy kept taking over it was hard to go between the two.
If you’re going to watch it just prepare yourself for the ridiculous comedy aspect. Also I think supernatural should be added to the tags.
I totally loved watching this show. My mum watched it with me so I had to watched it dubbed and subtitles. I prefer to hear Korean voices with subtitles. It was a little off putting knowing that’s not how they sound. I’m a K-drama addict
I feel they start with way too many people and get rid of so many too quickly.
For a reality competition, boy did they drag it out. Episodes could have been half the length.
But the overall show and obvious high budget made it a great watch.
Maybe next time judges at the start shouldn’t be able to judge people they know or have worked with.
Without spoiling I’m not sure about the ending. It was hard to root for anyone to be happy to be honest. Probably because this felt more real than most cookie cutter BL’s.
Worth watching once.
A couple of people suggested I watch up to episode 3 and I’m glad I did. The style / feeling did change.
I won’t lie, there were definitely times I was confused who were the good guys and bad guys. So many characters. Too many.
From the 1st episode I definitely expected his In law family to be the major players but we barely saw much of them, except his wife. They really only appeared near the end. So him marrying into that family really didn’t matter to the storyline in my opinion.
I’m glad I watched it but also happy it was 14 and not 16 episodes. Loved his friend group too. .
Sometimes you have to be in the right mood for the heavier more serious dramas. I may give episode 2-3 a try tomorrow and then go between the 2 if it holds my interest.
I’m not usually a huge fan of political or courtroom dramas unless they are special. Should I even bother pushing through with this? I see a few have commented they dropped it later.
Does anyone think my love of Ji Sung is enough to spend so many more hours on this? Thank you
I’ve only just started to rewatch Chinese BLs this year and I have to say they really are improving. I get before censorship’s made it hard to believe in their chemistry due to barely any contact and no NC scenes.
The latest batch of Chinese bls have felt more hot and steamy but showing less than say their Thai counterparts.
As an older viewer I sometimes just can’t handle too much gmmtv school series.
I do wonder why when Thai series are toxic especially Mames work, they get so much hate. But Chinese bls are next level toxic and no one complains.
Anyway for those that don’t mind toxic characters this show was not boring to watch. The actors did a great job too.
Whoever cast the younger versions of themselves did a terrible job. They looked like they should have swapped roles. Or picked actors that looked more like them.
It was only 8 episodes so not a waste of time. I just wish the second half was more like the first half.
I enjoyed this for what it was. An easy to watch rom com. Yes it has all the cliches but I liked all the actors and characters. The chemistry between everyone including work colleagues was great.
Last episode seemed to fit a lot into it and then not resolve a couple of things but I enjoyed this and sometimes I can get really bored with some rom cons. I guess for just have to be in the right mood. Now time to find the next serious thriller
Drama
It was nice and light to watch. I love the 12 episode series because they don’t drag it out for the sake of making 16 episodes.
This is a happy, easy watch for when you’ve just finished a heavier darker series and need a reset like I do.
D.O as the villain was crazy good for this role. Thank god for the terrible haircut so I didn’t seem him as the cute singer I’ve seen him as. Not sure how realistic someone his age would have that much power over so many people.
Even after the first episode I was unsure how an ending would ever feel fair to the main lead. He went through so much and lost even more.
I felt like there wasn’t a proper ending regarding the mother of the bad guy. Did I miss something?
Worth a watch if you can stomach it. I only just did. If it wasn’t for that cast I may have dropped it.
I had to watch a 40 minute recap of series 1 as it had been awhile since I’d watched it. It reminding me how much I loved the characters. If I hadn’t remembered series one I likely would have dropped this.
So whilst I did still enjoy watching this, mainly due to liking the characters from series one it definitely went overboard on the comedy and sound effects. It’s like someone was on drugs when they wrote or directed this series. Oddly enough the bad guy was extremely evil, but because the comedy kept taking over it was hard to go between the two.
If you’re going to watch it just prepare yourself for the ridiculous comedy aspect. Also I think supernatural should be added to the tags.
I feel they start with way too many people and get rid of so many too quickly.
For a reality competition, boy did they drag it out. Episodes could have been half the length.
But the overall show and obvious high budget made it a great watch.
Maybe next time judges at the start shouldn’t be able to judge people they know or have worked with.