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"CONTAINS SPOILER" Started off incredible, ended in nonsense. Complete waste of potential
I started watching S Line thinking it was going to be a high-concept thriller about society’s obsession with secrets and sex. And for the first 5 episodes? It was. But then Episode 6 happened... and I’m still trying to process how we went from a sharp, disturbing social experiment to this metaphysical fever dream.The show introduces us to Arin (Sin Hyeon Hop), a girl cursed from birth with the ability to see “S Lines”—bright red glowing cords linking people who’ve had sexual contact. It isolates her, traumatizes her, and builds this quiet horror around knowledge she never asked to have. Then come the glasses. Now everyone can see what she sees. And all hell breaks loose.
We follow cases of betrayal, guilt, and spiralling madness—spouses turning on each other, students breaking down, adults consumed by paranoia. Each episode feels like a short film: intense, tight, and thematically loaded. Detective Ji-Uk (Lee Soo Hyuk) acts as a grounding force at first, trying to connect the dots behind the glasses’ appearance and protect those affected. Their dynamic—Arin’s cursed detachment vs. Ji-Uk’s human empathy—is one of the strongest parts of the show.
But from the start, Ji-Uk had hundreds of red lines above his head, and the show never gives us a satisfying answer about them. Is it trauma? Was he a victim? Is he the key to the S-Line curse? We don’t know. Instead of addressing it, the story goes off the rails in the final episode.
In Ep 6, we suddenly shift into an alternate world, with Gyu-Jin (the eerie, omnipresent girl) practically turning into some godlike creator figure, deciding the world must "see the truth" through her crimson-tinted lens. She spreads the vision globally, turning her curse into humanity’s shared burden. Now everyone wears visors, helmets, and glasses to avoid seeing the red lines—essentially becoming what Arin was all her life: hidden, afraid, numb.
Ji-Uk’s arc, too, shatters here. He uncovers that his own father sexually abused the niece he’s been raising—an utterly horrifying reveal. But the emotional fallout gets shoved aside for a visually cool but narratively weak confrontation on a rooftop, where time and space collapse and Arin and Ji-Uk walk through multiple realities. Why? No real answer. Gyu-Jin turns almost mythic, but without any actual character development, it just feels… empty. Almost like the writers ran out of time or budget and decided vibes > logic.
What frustrates me most is the wasted potential.
They had everything—visual symbolism, moral ambiguity, layered characters—but chose spectacle over resolution. What was the origin of the glasses? Why did Arin’s mother kill herself? Why did Ji-Uk have so many lines? WHO EVEN IS GYU-JIN?!?
Verdict:
Watch it for the performances and the premise. But lower your expectations for closure. It’s brilliant until it’s baffling. And if Season 2 never comes, I’m just going to pretend Episode 5 was the finale.
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Not your typical comedy!!
I picked this drama up on a whim while aimlessly scrolling through my TBW list - and wow, what a pleasant surprise! I genuinely didn’t expect From Now On, Showtime! to be this addictive and fresh.The story blends comedy, fantasy, mystery, and a bit of romance so well that it never feels overdone. It's not your usual rom-com setup, and that uniqueness is what really sets it apart.
Park Hae Jin as Cha Chawoong absolutely nailed the eccentric magician vibe - his dry humour and quirky energy were perfect for the role. He managed to make the character mysterious yet lovable. And Jin Ki Joo as Go Seul Hae was a delight - strong, warm, and emotionally grounded. Their chemistry is subtle but grows on you steadily, and by the end, you really root for them.
The supporting cast, especially the ghost squad (you’ll know them when you watch!) added so much life and warmth to the series. I didn’t expect to feel so attached to them, but here we are.
Music: The OST didn’t really stand out for me, but it fit the scenes and tone well enough. Nothing memorable, but nothing jarring either.
Rewatch Value: High! It’s one of those feel-good dramas with just enough mystery and character depth to keep it from being fluffy. I’d definitely rewatch for the laughs and the characters.
My only (small) gripe was the ending feeling slightly rushed—like they needed just 30 more minutes to wrap things up cleanly—but it doesn’t hurt the overall experience much.
If you're tired of predictable dramas and want something charmingly weird with heart, this is 100% worth it!
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Obsessed, theorizing, and hooked — a thrilling ride with a messy ending
I dove into Revenge of Others like a detective on a mission — and wow, the show deserves all the obsessive attention I gave it. From episode 1, I was hooked: dissecting Osung’s jealousy, Sejin’s envy, Sooheon’s calculated revenge, and Jaebum’s cryptic behaviors. I analyzed hand movements, split-personality hints, hidden motives, and subtle interactions like a hawk. Every tiny clue felt meaningful, and the suspense kept me constantly theorizing.The acting was phenomenal: Lomon as Sooheon gave me chills with every calculated move, Shin Ye-eun’s Chan-mi was fierce and relentless, and Chae Sang-woo’s Osung exuded that manipulative charm that makes you both love and hate him. The cinematography, especially the Osung vs. Sooheon fight, was cinematic perfection — tense, thrilling, and beautifully executed.
However… the ending was a letdown. After all the meticulous plotting and hidden secrets, the murder and truth were mostly revealed via school gossip, which felt like a shortcut after all the suspense. Chan-mi and Jaebum on the boat with the police scene was rushed, and the graduation scene left me frustrated — why didn’t Sooheon take pictures?! These missed beats slightly undercut the otherwise incredible journey.
Even with these flaws, the series was a masterclass in layered storytelling, character psychology, and suspenseful plotting. I loved theorizing about every character and their motives, and even knowing some spoilers didn’t ruin the thrill — the twists still hit hard. This is a must-watch for anyone who enjoys teen thrillers with hidden layers, obsession, and moral ambiguity.
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