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I see your point. But I think we will have to agree to disagree on whether the plot structure works well for the audience. It didn't for me :)

Sure, I am all for justice with the law. But what I am saying is they could have planned the narrative better so it's just one final arc rather than split into two. There are multiple ways the show could have changed the plot so they can bring justice instead of revenge in a confrontation worthy of being a finale within having five draggy episodes at the end. The show started slow and ended slow. It's not a good way to grab the audience.

I paused this for a long time after the first confrontation with the "big bad". I finally picked it back up and finished. The last episodes are slow and not very exciting. It's a letdown after the action packed first confrontation. The ending itself was a draggy disappointment. They should have found a way to end the show properly with just one confrontation. It would have been a much better show.

I just finished binging this in 5 days. I love costume mysteries and this is exactly the type of drama I love. The production looks great, the cast has great chemistry. The cases are reasonably well plotted. The supernatural parts are mostly believable within the world of the show. It really reminds me of mysterious lotus casebook which I adore.

The only thing I have issue with is the pacing. The show rushes or glosses over a lot of parts that are important to the narrative. The 1st case started out choppy but it settled after the 2nd case (which I think is the weakest of the cases aside from the final arc). The show hit its stride with the 3rd and 4th case. But right after that, it kind of just did a big twist "I'll tell you everything about my evil master plan" episode out of almost nowhere.

The pacing is a mess after that, especially in the final arc. It spends time on flashbacks and character drama but just skips over showing/explaining what's important to the plot. Maybe the writers realize they can't explain some of the plot so they decide to rush and hope the audience doesn't notice? Still, if you like costume mysteries with a touch of supernatural, give it a chance. It's an entertaining watch.

I just started and finished the first case. The show looks great. The mystery is engaging. But the editing and transitions seem a bit abrupt though. It kinds of felt a bit too rushed, especially when they jumped between the first two parts of the case with just a voice-over. I worry it's only going to get more disjointed as they run out of episodes to solve the central mystery....

I don't like open/sad endings either. But I am usually ok with watching it once and then imagining an alternate one :P

Thank you! That sounds like something I'll love.

I am hesitant to start this. I couldn't finish Whisper of fate, even when it was supposed to be in my preferred genre and was based on a novel written by author is mysterious lotus casebook which is one of my favorite cdramas.

This show once again looks just like something I'll love. But it has a lot of the same leads as Whisper of Fate and the description sounds kind of similar. From the comments, I think this one is actually a supernatural mystery, right? Like it's not a sci-fi with flying ships and lasers and robots and aliens? Can someone confirm? Thank you!

I think this show is a brainless easy watch for someone like me who watch mysteries to decompress. The story is predictable and the acting is pretty bad. But it moves fast and predictable means nothing sticks out as "doesn’t make sense". It’s not memorable, but it's not a bad way to pass the time

I am on ep 31 now and have kind of lost interest. The ML is barely in the show at this point. The FL still carries her scenes well but I honestly find her character arc (i.e. her achievements on the battlefield) too unrealistic.

I don’t like romance drama in general and typically wants to smack the leads for acting stupid/unrealistic. But this show is like the opposite. The chemistry between the leads is amazing and the romance is done in super sweet, yet mature and realistic way. I love watching the relationship unfolds. It's the other non-romance parts that made no sense and drags the show down.

I finally finish this season. It doesn’t feel the same somehow, like less touching and more cavalier with violence. It's flashy and fun and cool, but it doesn't have the weight and depth as the past seasons. The characters themselves don't quite feel the same either, like too light-hearted and "baggage-free"

I lost interest midway through the show and dropped it for months before coming back to finish the rest. The last case is a bit of a letdown too. I'm usually willing to go with whatever over the top schemes they come up with, but the concert?! As much as I love the first 2 sessons, I'm honestly not sure if I want a 4th.

I binged through the first 15 or so episodes. It's a little slow but the chemistry between the leads is amazing. I loved watching their relationship progress. But the show became less engaging after the ML left. I am on episode 20 now. The ML screen time went down drastically, and although a lot happened, the pace still feels slow. It doesn't have the same draw as before. I hope the leads reunite soon.

I feel like this season is "dumber" than the first in terms of the cases and plot. So many things doesn't make sense in a not cool way that I can't just go along with it and laugh.

The villain is good though. Not very well developed but I like the subtle unhinged vibe and creepy not quite right smile. ML and team are still fun to watch together but as a mystery drama, it kinds of falls short. I was tempted to rate it lower but I couldn't do it because the cast all acted so well.

13 was ok until the police chief part. The ML has a bigger group behind him than the villain. How is the chief scared of villain's mom and not ML looking for payback for what he did?

Just finished ep 12. The show ignores common sense quite a bit in this final arc too. ML forgetting who has a key to his super secure house. Former detective forgetting that detectives work in pairs for a reason. The ML not re-starting surveillance on the serial killer who framed him as soon as he's told his company's board who is the boss. After the school episode, I'm kind of hyper-aware and a bit put off by these lapses.

Wow! I am on ep 10. Who wrote that? There is always a bit of over the top ridiculous-ness with the show. But its usually fun and endearing. What happened in ep 10 made no sense. They could have just arrested the culprit with the evidence they found. Why traumatize everyone with that type of reveal? I am seriously having doubts about the writing this season. It pushes the suspense of disbelief too far. I am hoping the final arc makes sense. I do not like mystery shows that defies reason too much.

I tried to watch this show earlier but couldn't handle the cringe-worthy humor. I was looking for something light and gave this another try. It’s not bad as a mystery, but it is predictable and unrealistic.

I also find FL very annoying.. The ML can be a bit much at times too, but he's still believable in that he's doing his job. The FL pushes suspense of disbelief way too far. There is just no way a TV producer can do a fraction of what she did and not be arrested already. If not for the excellent side characters. I wouldn't have finished this show.

I am a big fan on NKM. I signed up for disney/hulu again just for this show. My preferred genre is mystery/thriller, so I had high expectations.

I just finished ep1; and although the premise seems promising, the character dynamics and behavior seems off to me. Confidence is one of the defining characteristics of a renowned surgeon; and the ML lacks that.

I know it's what the script calls for, since NKM's Dr Prisoner character has that particular brand of confidence in spades. But it makes the ML character and his workplace interactions with his father-in-law and his wife feel very unrealistic to me.

I think I'm going to need to dial down my expectations. I might start getting annoyed at the show otherwise.

I am a huge fan of the actor and have watched or tried to watch the other works I can find. I'd recommend the Veil and Chief Kim for the contrast, which I think showcases his ability to become his character. I personally don't like romance dramas so I couldn't finish most of them (including dearest). The one I managed to finish is Beautiful Kong Shim. The show is uneven and awkward but it is mostly cute and likeable. If you want to watch him be goofy, I'd recommend one dollar lawyer. It's a bit uneven too, but it's a good mix of humor and has heart.

I just started this. I liked season 1 a lot. The ML was over the top and acts spoiled but it is clear he has a good heart and a soft side, which makes him sympathetic and easy to root for. He doesn't give off the same vibe in this season. Where did the cool confidence to outsiders go? He still did the softer side well though. I like the scene with his brother, it feels like season one.

I think the new FL is fine but the dynamics between the returning team one members seem off. It's more awkward and doesn't have the same charm as the first season. I hope the show improves and finds its groove again soon.