OMG THIS! U said it beautifully. Their entire relationship just feels so wholesome. Like it doesn't seem forced…
Yes! I love how there is no awkwardness between the two. No one is forcing or prying, they respect the boundaries and let the other person talk when they are ready. Like when Gu Wei told her about his shaking hands himself or when she did not meddle when he was having an episode. Simple moments like that can already say a lot with what’s to come.
Tonight’s episodes (4 and 5) focused more on the relationship of the two leads. Consoling each other, encouraging each other, or simply lending an ear—their whole relationship is being built with support and positivity. Their conversations are not composed of empty words or something that he just wants to hear. There’s a basis and that’s what makes their progress so natural and wholesome. Like seriously, I cannot pick a specific scene in which one starts to like the other because everything happens gradually. Love that type of development.
I had no expectations because this is just a short SP but this had so many surprising moments. I love it!
Things to note:
- Momoe ignoring A-kun is a sign of character development. The SP showed more of their backstory and with this trip down the memory lane, Momoe has opened her eyes on his treatment towards her and her own self-worth. - Finally addressing that Nagi is a transwoman. In the previous two seasons, they only said that she loves to crossdress and never labeled her with anything. With the SP, the series has asexual, bisexual, and transgender representations. - More connections. Momoe and Nagi have known each other since the first season but they never knew their connection with Hayashi. With Momoe bringing Nagi into their office, Nagi finally gets to interact with his friends. I especially loved her conversation with Matsuda. - Matsuda and Momoe being the most wholesome pair of (excuse the language) a fuckboy and a fuckgirl. Momoe being giddy and child-like with Matsuda is the cutest but the best thing about their relationship is how they have the most heartfelt conversations in the entire series. - And being a New Year SP, the setting takes place during New Year’s Eve wherein every character is being pressured to bring their partner home. I just love how the series addresses these concerns but not succumbing to societal norms. To quote Ume-chan, “You don’t need to spend time with your family or boyfriend to be happy.”
I don't understand the hair demon story and why the demon killed the 2 masters. Could anyone please explain? Thank…
Hair Demon was controlled by He Shou Ye.
The first Master was killed because he already attended the last Heaven Worship Ceremony. He may get suspicious over the princess who has not aged a day (note that this was how Qingming discovered that the Princess was actually the Empress - when the Hair Demon said she wanted to get revenge on the princess since her death 60 years ago).
The second Master was killed since she found out about their secret when she spied on the Princess’ room.
I love Zhang Zhifeng so much! She does darker roles (Detective Chinatown, Home Sweet Home) so well. Home Sweet Home isn’t exactly a horror, it’s more of a mystery suspense, so I highly recommend it if you ever change your mind!
Consistently smart and gripping, this was a time loop drama that only got better with each reset.
I honestly have no complaints with the drama. Some decisions of the two leads frustrated me at some point, but they took these failed attempts and disagreements as lessons for the next cycle; they talked things out and corrected their shortcomings. Story-wise, the drama gave out all possible scenarios to let the two leads figure everything out. The two might not have the same in-depth backstories as what the other passengers had, but it was not necessary as the main focus of the drama was to find who the main culprit was.
Overall, another quality drama from Daylight Entertainment (Nirvana in Fire, Battle of Changsha, Story of Minglan, Ode to Joy) with a tightly written plot, great characterizations, and emotional moments to balance the nerve wracking ones. Suspense dramas usually wane towards the end, but the finale was just as strong as the first episode.
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WeTV only says “New episodes daily” but what days will it just be 1 episode/day and 2 episodes/day?
Tonight’s episodes (4 and 5) focused more on the relationship of the two leads. Consoling each other, encouraging each other, or simply lending an ear—their whole relationship is being built with support and positivity. Their conversations are not composed of empty words or something that he just wants to hear. There’s a basis and that’s what makes their progress so natural and wholesome. Like seriously, I cannot pick a specific scene in which one starts to like the other because everything happens gradually. Love that type of development.
From disliking each other to consoling and encouraging each other, the progress between the two leads is so natural and wholesome.
It might have after some time if it was only Guo Jingming’s plagiarism scandal, but Deng Lun’s tax evasion scandal is on a different scale.
Each episode airs from 22:00 to 23:00 KST.
So Netflix will release the episode 30 minutes after airing, aka 23:30 KST.
I downloaded the subtitles from the subber himself (d-addicts) and the raw video.
- Momoe ignoring A-kun is a sign of character development. The SP showed more of their backstory and with this trip down the memory lane, Momoe has opened her eyes on his treatment towards her and her own self-worth.
- Finally addressing that Nagi is a transwoman. In the previous two seasons, they only said that she loves to crossdress and never labeled her with anything. With the SP, the series has asexual, bisexual, and transgender representations.
- More connections. Momoe and Nagi have known each other since the first season but they never knew their connection with Hayashi. With Momoe bringing Nagi into their office, Nagi finally gets to interact with his friends. I especially loved her conversation with Matsuda.
- Matsuda and Momoe being the most wholesome pair of (excuse the language) a fuckboy and a fuckgirl. Momoe being giddy and child-like with Matsuda is the cutest but the best thing about their relationship is how they have the most heartfelt conversations in the entire series.
- And being a New Year SP, the setting takes place during New Year’s Eve wherein every character is being pressured to bring their partner home. I just love how the series addresses these concerns but not succumbing to societal norms. To quote Ume-chan, “You don’t need to spend time with your family or boyfriend to be happy.”
The first Master was killed because he already attended the last Heaven Worship Ceremony. He may get suspicious over the princess who has not aged a day (note that this was how Qingming discovered that the Princess was actually the Empress - when the Hair Demon said she wanted to get revenge on the princess since her death 60 years ago).
The second Master was killed since she found out about their secret when she spied on the Princess’ room.
I honestly have no complaints with the drama. Some decisions of the two leads frustrated me at some point, but they took these failed attempts and disagreements as lessons for the next cycle; they talked things out and corrected their shortcomings. Story-wise, the drama gave out all possible scenarios to let the two leads figure everything out. The two might not have the same in-depth backstories as what the other passengers had, but it was not necessary as the main focus of the drama was to find who the main culprit was.
Overall, another quality drama from Daylight Entertainment (Nirvana in Fire, Battle of Changsha, Story of Minglan, Ode to Joy) with a tightly written plot, great characterizations, and emotional moments to balance the nerve wracking ones. Suspense dramas usually wane towards the end, but the finale was just as strong as the first episode.
10/10