WAYYYYY too underrated short C-drama!
I literally binge watched this in two nights. I went into it with low expectations because of all the negative comments... but honestly I have no idea why there's a larger group of people who disliked this. I had a blast.
The leads did amazing, really portraying their characters-- the determined girl with a strong personality willing to fight for revenge and the aloof brother-in-law (I know it sounds really weird but it really isn't) who'd do anything to protect her. Despite wanting to take the bullets for her, literally and figuratively, he always gave her the space she needs to find strength and grow herself while he watched in the shadows. Their dynamic was amazing, despite the weird brother-in-law title, and towards the end I was just smiling ear to ear watching them. You can definitely see how the actors themselves grew more comfortable with each other also. iykyk lol
Subtle moments of humor really helped lighten the somber-ish mood of this crime/romance/era drama. The brotherly bond between the four brothers was such a bonus, and though the dynamic shifted a bit, the latter half had their bond really shine. Character development right there 👏🏻 There were some who annoyed me a lot, but surprisingly they didn't stick around for too long probably because the drama is considered shorter than most. That helped the pacing stay relevant and not stray or give "boring" of course.
The first half was a bit more my style, with the vague and anticipatory aspects more thrilling, but the latter half was also fun. There were heartbreaking scenes, truly, but they all enhance the story and show the character arcs of these characters.
I know I found myself a new male lead to obsess over heh
The leads did amazing, really portraying their characters-- the determined girl with a strong personality willing to fight for revenge and the aloof brother-in-law (I know it sounds really weird but it really isn't) who'd do anything to protect her. Despite wanting to take the bullets for her, literally and figuratively, he always gave her the space she needs to find strength and grow herself while he watched in the shadows. Their dynamic was amazing, despite the weird brother-in-law title, and towards the end I was just smiling ear to ear watching them. You can definitely see how the actors themselves grew more comfortable with each other also. iykyk lol
Subtle moments of humor really helped lighten the somber-ish mood of this crime/romance/era drama. The brotherly bond between the four brothers was such a bonus, and though the dynamic shifted a bit, the latter half had their bond really shine. Character development right there 👏🏻 There were some who annoyed me a lot, but surprisingly they didn't stick around for too long probably because the drama is considered shorter than most. That helped the pacing stay relevant and not stray or give "boring" of course.
The first half was a bit more my style, with the vague and anticipatory aspects more thrilling, but the latter half was also fun. There were heartbreaking scenes, truly, but they all enhance the story and show the character arcs of these characters.
I know I found myself a new male lead to obsess over heh
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