It seems too easy for Ji Chang Wook’s ID to be revealed. How is this a sustainable plot episode after episode? I feel like Wi Ha Joon’s character already suspects him. The other gangsters already think there are too many “coincidences” as well.
To be honest, I didn't like the series, to call such famous actors and so smear the plot, none of the characters…
The series went way off track for sure. It could have been a warm, feel-good series full of heart, but the Director/writers definitely chose to go a different route. In doing so, I think it was a deliberate statement about the corrupt values of government officials on all sides. The drama was full of unnecessary violence, which I tuned out, but the story was gripping, exciting , and intriguing nonetheless. A bit of a twist on the superhero genre that could easily take its place alongside the Marvel universe. Would love to see crossovers between the two universes. Hollywood, are you listening? The actors all gave OUTSTANDING performances.
I must say, Han Hyo Joo was fantastic in this drama. She was willing to get raw and unpretty and unglamorous. A serious actress. I always liked her, but I definitely have a new respect for her acting chops. Such a believable and powerful mama bear protecting her cub! Never would’ve imagined her in such a role. She’s got the beauty of a Bond girl and such finesse, but she played a mother in despair with such realism. Awesome character. Awesome acting. Award-worthy.
I agree. It’s bland. It’s more like an informative, public service message rather than an entertaining drama. The interactions amongst the firefighters aren’t as engaging as “Fireworks of My Heart”. I’m just hanging in there for the love story. This ML/FL pairing seems odd to me though. They don’t match. I like the FL character and the actress, but she looks like a kid. An older actress looks better next to him. Also, I find the ML character is a bit unlikable. I am at episode 8. I respect his work ethic, but he’s too brusque. He’s a principled guy, though, who doesn’t let silly girls (ie, that annoying baby-talking fake girl) flirt with him. I like that.
wow the violence and gore in episodes 10 and 11 .... way more than i expected lol. the dad's backstory is more…
Agree. Too much useless violence. Got ridiculous at a certain point because the superhumans were using brawn only and no brains at all to fight. It was pretty stupid. (Great show overall though, don’t get me wrong. But there were some stupid bits here and there.) Only Mihyun used brains and strategy to defeat the villains because she didn’t have the raw brute strength. Oh, and Bungaeman too—he really came through for the kids by using his brain and discernment.
Not nearly enough Jo In Sung (Doosik) and way too much Juwon. Juwon was a great character,true enough, but definitely wanted more screen time for Doosik and his backstory.
Too violent—gratuitous, takes away from the story. Jo In Sung’s and Han Hyo Joo’s romance was swoonworthy, but the kiss scene didn’t make my heart flutter. Director doesn’t know how to film a kiss properly. Target audience clearly must be guys because women like a well-done kiss scene where we can properly see the kiss, the actual lips. I guess guys don’t care about that. On episode 10 now. I barely want to go on because of the intense violence. I want to see the kids’ story though and how things turn out for them. I love those kids. Overall, the drama has dropped from a 10 to a 7/8 for me.
Great drama. Top-tier quality. Exciting. Mysterious. Well-developed fictional world of rival martial arts sects. Gorgeous cinematography, visuals, and sets. At the start, a bit slow and draggy with no explanation of events, so it’s very confusing at first. Then at the end, there’s a long, drawn-out explanation which becomes a tiresome soliloquy, but at least you get all the answers to your burning questions finally. 10/10.
Weak on skinship though. The chemistry was FANTASTIC, especially with the second lead couple (ie, Shangjue & Shaungguan), but not a single kiss between them (disappointing because that actor, Ryan Cheng, is an excellent kisser and a phenomenal actor). Their relationship was cold, steeped in distrust and scheming, but, man, they were smoking hot together—that bath scene 🛁, Woww 🤩(but it still fell short of the bath scene in “Butterflied Lover”). However, to be fair, I do indeed like the tastefully done, toned-down lust (a far cry from the disgusting, gratuitous stuff on certain HBO productions which shall remain nameless) and I much prefer cdramas’ clean romance; but still, give us a kiss please when the chemistry is this hot!!!
We did get a few kisses from the lead couple, but they were very weak kisses. Is Linghe that bad of a kisser (because we know Esther isn’t) or did the Director say for him to kiss like that? Didn’t make my heart flutter at all. Nevertheless, their relationship and chemistry were sweet and gentle and warm—true love—very pretty to watch. Really enjoyed this exciting drama— not your same ol’ same ol’. This was definitely a cut above. Deserves awards. That cliffhanger though—rolling my eyes 👀. Season 2 perhaps?
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Weak on skinship though. The chemistry was FANTASTIC, especially with the second lead couple (ie, Shangjue & Shaungguan), but not a single kiss between them (disappointing because that actor, Ryan Cheng, is an excellent kisser and a phenomenal actor). Their relationship was cold, steeped in distrust and scheming, but, man, they were smoking hot together—that bath scene 🛁, Woww 🤩(but it still fell short of the bath scene in “Butterflied Lover”). However, to be fair, I do indeed like the tastefully done, toned-down lust (a far cry from the disgusting, gratuitous stuff on certain HBO productions which shall remain nameless) and I much prefer cdramas’ clean romance; but still, give us a kiss please when the chemistry is this hot!!!
We did get a few kisses from the lead couple, but they were very weak kisses. Is Linghe that bad of a kisser (because we know Esther isn’t) or did the Director say for him to kiss like that? Didn’t make my heart flutter at all. Nevertheless, their relationship and chemistry were sweet and gentle and warm—true love—very pretty to watch. Really enjoyed this exciting drama— not your same ol’ same ol’. This was definitely a cut above. Deserves awards. That cliffhanger though—rolling my eyes 👀. Season 2 perhaps?