Topic vs acting
The story itself was too uninteresting for me. I’m really not into zombies and blood, and the whole concept of fiends just wasn’t stimulating.But the acting… oh, the acting! And the stunts, the stunt choreo, the lighting, the group fight scenes, the way the fighting was woven into the story and the characters’ development, all of that was incredibly well done.
The romance between the ML and FL was also one of the nicest I’ve seen in a C-drama. So sweet and real, never over the top, but leaving you with this little tingle of truth and tenderness.
Also, the costumes and music created such stunning visuals. Some shots of Dilraba are truly picture-worthy! Just beautiful. Really good photography overall.
I’m genuinely impressed with the director and actors for taking on such an unusual script and such a different way of portraying their characters.
A good watch for those who like zombies and similar themes, as well as for those who enjoy unconventional storytelling.
PS The first fight in the study between the ML and FL. I call it the “tango fight”. It is a must-watch for anyone who wants to see a sexy yet ferocious fight between two characters with huge chemistry. I’ve rewatched it at least ten times already, and I know it’ll stay in my memory alongside other unforgettable scenes from different media.
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Appreciation for the message
Some spoilers ahead: I really enjoyed the drama, there was always the feeling of: I'm not sure who is who and why they do things exactly - wich honestly gave of real life experience and really brought home the ending. For me it was a hard and beautiful message. I truly felt katharsis watching the last episode and having the villainess realise there are no redoes but life goes on and and ther might be a chance for repentance and change. But consequences of are actions stay.I enjoyed the actors the script and the tropes being turned on their heads. FL ending up with staff being one of them. The subtlety of the FL falling in love with the Lord. And the unexpectedness of him falling for her so fast and out of nowhere. Later on everything was explained by the ending. Truly a good drama with good idea and a true message.
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As a fan of the novel I totally dislike it
As a fan of the novel I totally dislike it. It's hard not to compare it but even if I didn't read the novel I don't like how this is shot. It is a different story than the book and it's less serious. There is a lot of useless shots and dialogues. Also there is a lot of characters and they are not really well presented so it is hard to follow who is who and what is their character like.I'm not a fan of how the FL motivations are presented and I know it's because they had to come up with an alternative story to her rebirth but it's not very logical. I'm really stuck at the family allowing her to marry the coffin. MAKES NO SENSE! I wish they left the wedding before he died in the storyline and also the fact that she was betrothed to him since young. Otherwise why does the oldest son not have a wife when all the other younger brothers do and even have kids. And FL's status as a commoner. Why couldn't they leave her as a noble woman anyway?? It would be easier for the marriage plot, the princess connection etc.
I also feel nothing about our ML. He is not interesting at all. He actually annoys me and I don't have a read on what the actor is trying to portray.
I'm disappointed :( I miss all the heavy dilemmas and scheming that make the novel so fun. Dropping after 9 eps without regrets.
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