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I really like his voice..

I literally came here to post the same thing. I don't get his reaction at all, and the way they're making it comical. It's not funny. No matter how much the relationship has soured, they were in love once and she is his wife.. shouldn't he be a little sad knowing that she might not live long? Heck I'd feel sad for my enemy or a stranger and here she's his wife.
Anyway I'm watching on because I like it so far but his reaction definitely threw me off since this is meant to be a romantic drama and they're obviously going to be together.

Try watching the WOWOW dramas.. they're equally well-made if not better.

10 episodes - that sounds like the perfect length for a lakorn.
Now I'm excited for this!

While this wasn't a perfect drama, it was clearly made with love. There was an effort placed in fleshing out the characters, the way they came to be because of their environment, and a subtle attempt at having them change for the better. Definitely one of the better written, and well acted lakorns in recent years. The pacing was just right such that the frustrating elements were not unbearable. Mint is an actress to look out for.
I'm inclined to watch the other stories involving this family.

Even though this was not as gripping as the first season, I enjoyed it thanks to Suzu and her adorable dog Ryuu. They could sell me anything as long as these two are together.

Despite the melodramatic second half, extreme characters and countless situations where you have to suspend belief, I did not hate this drama entirely thanks to Adachi Yumi. She carried this with her effortless performance and screen presence that you can't help but be drawn to her character and root for her. Her relationship with her dog Ryu was another plus and their journey together with its ups and downs, though unbelievable, moved me. If I was a young kid watching this show, I'd rate it a 10 easily, but as an adult, I find it hard to give this a high rating even though I was surprisingly invested in the FL's unforgettable journey, and felt all the emotions she went through.

Hope it's worth it HAHA

https://ok.ru/video/3440701475378

Found it without subs (in spoiler)

I just finished it and this was pretty much all about the crime, with little background on the characters except some tidbits we got on Ayano Go's character.
Sigh.. I wanted to like it :(

Despite the promising cast and interesting premise, I kept my expectations low because this is a Netflix show and Japanese shows made by Netflix, Disney or other streaming sites have hardly gotten it right, barring 2-3 dramas. And unfortunately, it is the same with this drama.
While it was a gripping crime story that was well-made and well acted, it lacked the central element that makes Japanese cinema so charming and beautiful, and that is the ability to make you feel for the characters strongly, whether it is empathy or disgust. This had very little of it, which made the characters appear rather robotic and monotonous. I do have to add that this was based on a true story as shared by a user below, so that might have been the reason why this was more story-driven rather than character-driven. Maybe they wanted to go for a biographical approach, rather than a dramatic approach of having the audience feel for the characters. Either way, their intention wasn't clear because it was a half-baked attempt at both. I'd manage my expectations accordingly if they had been more clear about the approach they were going for. That would also have made the script more cohesive.
It's not a bad drama per se, but it was underwhelming for me. I can see why some people would love it and why some wouldn't. It really depends on what you're coming in for, and what kind of drama you enjoy. It had me invested enough to complete it but I did not love it because I was looking for more depth.

P.S The fight scene in the last few mins of the finale was FANTASTIC. I seriously felt like they were going to break each other's neck. Ayano Go never fails to deliver. And yes, did I mention how that plot twist was way too obvious..

You worded it so beautifully.
I couldn't agree more :)

Yeah this one doesn't have the emotions though it does have a well-made and gripping crime story. There is some back story and tragedy to Ayano Go's character which they briefly covered, but I don't know if there will be more.
I'll let you know my thoughts after I finish it.

I'm so weird! After I just read my reply to you, I realised you're right LOL
It doesn't have the 1 thing that is central to J dramas - EMOTIONS!
But it's a gripping story.

AHHH that! I can see why you think that way. That bit took me out too!
I think the general plot, and cinematography is WOWOW-ish but yeah the production design and score is westernized. Oh yes one more thing, it's gripping but it doesn't make you feel any emotion / empathy for the characters.
So far I am enjoying it. But to each his own really.

I'm 4 episodes in and it gives me the vibe of a WOWOW drama. I don't find it as westernized as the other J-dramas made by Netflix.
Curious.. what made you think that way?

Dramas:
Boku wa Mari no Naka
Doronjo
Meikenchiku de Chushoku wo
Ito-kun A to E
Jimenshitachi

Movies (i haven't watched her movies other than these):
Midnight Maiden War
Sunny
Tori Girl

Exactly.
If you don't enjoy it, don't watch it. As simple as that.
And if you need recommendations, there are tons of people who are willing to provide them.

EXACTLYYY
That's why I always wonder if there's some big conspiracy behind it
Like if you don't like a drama or movie because of the way the plot progressed or something to do with the acting etc then that's okay
but hating on it just for the genre doesn't make sense. Just don't watch it.
And also people need to realise - just because a drama centers around crime or infidelity or sex it doesn't mean they are promoting it or romanticising it.
It's just a freaking story.
And that doesn't mean that's the only thing Japan makes. They literally make the most diverse content but somehow the controversial ones get picked on and then people think that's all Japan has to offer.
It is so damn frustrating sometimes.

I was watching a video a few days back where Hollywood actors and directors were asked about their favourite movies, and so many of them mentioned certain Japanese movies, and I was thinking that people be hating on them in MDL but in real life so many people absolutely adore Japanese cinema...