Enjoyed the drama, except that last few episodes were a bit rushed (not enough main lead scenes!). Also, editor used too much flashbacks - these precious airtime could have been used to show more plot development in the latter episodes. And... the second couple's scenes were too draggy and awkward.
Enjoyed the drama, except that last few episodes were a bit rushed (not enough main lead scenes!). Also, editor used too much flashbacks - these precious airtime could have been used to show more plot development in the latter episodes.
They are together physically with both their memories intact and no hard feelings. May not be romantically together…
Haha indeed! That's what I daydream of as well :D Just thought that the first scene they met after Jung Gil was aware of their past relationship was so... underwhelming and disappointing.
Even though I had braced myself for the ending... I don't think I can accept it yet, or maybe ever. I like dramas because of their happy endings, and I like Nam Joo Hyuk. Anyways, his acting has improved!
Still, can't deny how good this drama has been. Everything was perfect, except the ending. And like some comments I've seen, there really was no point in showing adult Hee Do & her kid since the husband/father wasn't revealed. The last few minutes showed everyone but Hee Do & Yi Jin. Sorry, just really frustrated right now. I mean, why does everyone else EXCEPT the main couple have a happy ending?
The leads have such good chemistry! Love how each character grew as well as the development of the main couple's relationship. It was really refreshing to have a mature ML and FL (especially ML)!
Just didn't like how obstinate ML's mother was, it got a bit exhausting to see how fast she blames on FL for each crisis/conflict repeatedly... Though the ending was concluded well, the last few episodes felt quite rushed. It'll also be nice to see a few more scenes of just the leads together at the end.
Definitely better than what I expected, but the romance portion between the leads (especially the FL as a girl) wasn't enough for me. Still, kudos to the team for making the FL stick to her fake identity for so long (usually the cover is blown after a few episodes). I'd say episodes 19 & 20 were probably the best (hadn't expect so many things to happen suddenly) and Prince Jaeun's character was rather sadly a little underdeveloped (he went from a love rival to just a supporting character in the background).
Lastly, although not great, I thought that Rowoon's acting here is slightly better than his role in Extraordinary You and I think I've become a fan of Park Eun Bin.
I think Joon Hwi dropped out of police academy is known from start, he was called that second something, it was…
Yeah, they did mention it from the start, but that's it, only mentioning it without any explanation. We already know that Joon Hwi's smart, so what was the point of mentioning it without the backstory? Just curious about why he dropped out.
Great show, but took me a while to get used to the drama's editing format and theme song. While I understand how it's necessary to reveal the mystery part by part, I think they've used too many flashbacks - drama air time which can be used to develop other things like the very brief and cramped ending, supporting characters' development (only Ye Seul's was properly done), the twins and maybe the ML's & FL's almost nonexistent romance.
While I get that this isn't a romcom, I'd rather zero romance rather than breadcrumbs from the beginning (I think it's easier to accept if the breadcrumbs started nearer to the end of the series). Because it's such a waste, with Joon Hwi's loving gazes at Sol A. Also, I just thought that Seung Jae's character had potential for development. Btw, did anyone else catch on that they mentioned Joon Hwi dropped out of the police academy (in the last episode)?
Better than what I was expecting, I've really enjoyed Vincenzo. Only thing that I didn't really like was Han Seo's death. Although it's understandable how Han Seo was supposed to die in the drama, Vincenzo running to Cha Young instead of displaying his witts was just out of character, given how he always stayed calm, even when FL was involved. Also, the ending for the two leads is pretty unsatisfactory for me.
Still, Cha Young's character grew on me. Really like her :)
Good drama to watch, especially the first half when the leads were in the widows' village. Plot for second half was just as good, albeit more intense, but FL's character stopped developing and her role was pretty much non-existent by the last few episodes, except to unintentionally cause trouble for the ML. Nevertheless, I've enjoyed the show. Kudos to Jang Dong Yoon for his role as Nok Du & Lady Kim! :)
This series is as brilliant as it's heartbreaking, but everything was executed so well. Jung Hae In and Koo Kyo Hwan both did a good job at portraying their respective characters.
I've enjoyed this series, but this season was a bit lacking in its plot development (especially the middle portion, it was hard to continue). Also, the ending was too rushed as too many things (i.e. massacre of the Mo's, attempt to usurp the throne, switching the souls, returning to their original world) squeezed into the last 2, 3 episodes which probably left some scene transitions to be pretty abrupt and left to our own inference on what took place (doesn't explain fully how Xiao Tan switched back and is saved, or how they're suddenly back in their world - all we saw was the empress jumping off a cliff).
Nevertheless, I've enjoyed watching Mo Lian Chen & Xiao Tan's adorable moments and how it's a matriarchal society here. Also, Liang Jie's portrayal of the empress is commendable because it really felt like a different person. Rather than girly characters like Xiao Tan, it'd be nicer to see her portraying characters that are more complex in future.
Really enjoyed this drama, especially the twist at the end and how everything gets wrapped up nicely, which is rare these days. Although I started this because of Kim Soo Hyun, I was blown away by Seo Yea Ji's acting. It was also my first time seeing Jang Young Nam in such a role, which she portrayed very well.
I just grew to really love Moon Young and Sang Tae's character. Will definitely miss them and their warmth!
The synopsis got me and by the end of episode one, I was hooked. Everything was good, the plot and characters (especially how Dan Oh, being the FL of the series, isn't the FL in her comic). Sadly, the drama started to lose me from the middle, after Haru's resurrection. After that, things were draggy and the same scenes were used repeatedly. There were many loopholes and questions unanswered.
By the end of the series, I was seriously questioning the need of Haru's existence since he was just a "pretty boy". Seeing him just got on my nerves and even though I wasn't really fond of Baek Kyung, I was rooting for him at the end. Yeah, it was quite bad and a waste because this plot had so much potential.
Nevertheless, I really like Do Hwa's character and Sae Mi & Soo Chul's pairing. Funny how Soo Chul became a cool upperclassman in the following comic.
Just thought that the first scene they met after Jung Gil was aware of their past relationship was so... underwhelming and disappointing.
Still, can't deny how good this drama has been. Everything was perfect, except the ending. And like some comments I've seen, there really was no point in showing adult Hee Do & her kid since the husband/father wasn't revealed. The last few minutes showed everyone but Hee Do & Yi Jin. Sorry, just really frustrated right now. I mean, why does everyone else EXCEPT the main couple have a happy ending?
Just didn't like how obstinate ML's mother was, it got a bit exhausting to see how fast she blames on FL for each crisis/conflict repeatedly... Though the ending was concluded well, the last few episodes felt quite rushed. It'll also be nice to see a few more scenes of just the leads together at the end.
Lastly, although not great, I thought that Rowoon's acting here is slightly better than his role in Extraordinary You and I think I've become a fan of Park Eun Bin.
While I get that this isn't a romcom, I'd rather zero romance rather than breadcrumbs from the beginning (I think it's easier to accept if the breadcrumbs started nearer to the end of the series). Because it's such a waste, with Joon Hwi's loving gazes at Sol A. Also, I just thought that Seung Jae's character had potential for development. Btw, did anyone else catch on that they mentioned Joon Hwi dropped out of the police academy (in the last episode)?
Great, but lots of loose ends.
Still, Cha Young's character grew on me. Really like her :)
Nevertheless, I've enjoyed watching Mo Lian Chen & Xiao Tan's adorable moments and how it's a matriarchal society here. Also, Liang Jie's portrayal of the empress is commendable because it really felt like a different person. Rather than girly characters like Xiao Tan, it'd be nicer to see her portraying characters that are more complex in future.
I just grew to really love Moon Young and Sang Tae's character. Will definitely miss them and their warmth!
By the end of the series, I was seriously questioning the need of Haru's existence since he was just a "pretty boy". Seeing him just got on my nerves and even though I wasn't really fond of Baek Kyung, I was rooting for him at the end. Yeah, it was quite bad and a waste because this plot had so much potential.
Nevertheless, I really like Do Hwa's character and Sae Mi & Soo Chul's pairing. Funny how Soo Chul became a cool upperclassman in the following comic.