9/10. After a long time, I watched a series that I thoroughly enjoyed from beginning to end . This was a piece of intelligent sci fi that tackles a very realistic future doomsday scenario -- lack of water on the Earth. The story unfolds layer by layer, and you begin to piece together why they are even there in the first place only a few episodes into it. Loved the quiet music, the muted voices, intelligent exposition, and get this -- no gore (at least it's minimal) and no random nonsensical loud special effects. This series reminded me a little bit of Isaac Asimov and Arthur C Clarke -- it's a what-if type of thoughtful scifci genre. I didnt mind some loopholes here and there because it's only fiction.
Overall, loved it. Such a pleasant change from the relentless onslaught of dystopian gore that's seems to be the in-thing these days.
This episode scared me, I hope they don't get rid of Jang Bong Hwan's soul for good (the man inside the queen).…
Agree with you -- I also hope they dont make the chef vanish -- that would be really sad. We have bonded with the chef's voice and personally, I love the character and how he's trying to navigate the time-slip. We dont even know what the queen's personality is, since they dont show much other than she's been in love with the king. Fingers crossed, that both souls find their rightful place in their own time and place by the end of the show.
Just started watching this show. I had one question... if the chef's soul has gone into the queens body, what happened to the real queen's soul? I was expecting a body swap, time travel theme, but that doesn't seem to happen.
Am I the only one that finds the physicist-mom-lookalike annoying as hell ? She keeps asking so many intrusive questions about his personality and is just annoying overall. Doesnt come across as very smart to me either. Let's hope they dont go for any yucky incest-romance here .... still on the fence about this drama. However, it's an interesting concept -- "time travel to make peace with your past". Will see how it progresses....
After reading nothing but praises about this movie, I went in with high anticipation. Was so disappointed -- it was pretentious and boring. The cinematography was slick and acting was good. But the plot/story was just over the top and quite repulsive. I like movies to have some heart, even if the subject matter is grim realism. There was no heart in this one -- just filled with people behaving repulsively. Guess this movie is just not my cup of tea.
I'm disappointed with how the kiss turned out. MY was shy and frozen. And even after the kiss in ep.48 they…
Yep ... I was really disappointed too. It fell so flat after all the build up and anticipation. Especially as JH is such a super intense actor, he really needs an actress who can match him in passion in the acting dept.
That was an Oscar winning performance right there -- the critical scene where the mom finally lays bare the truth to Jung Hee.
WOW ... both actors did a phenomenal job, but Lee Joon, this guy just completely blew my mind. I bet all actors just itch for a chance to play such meaty scenes. And I cant imagine anyone else doing it better than Lee Joon. I've not seen this guy in any other drama so he is a revelation to me. He is just blowing everyone out of the water in this drama even the experienced veterans. Loved his intense but almost whispered delivery of lines and the mom-actress just played it right back so well, modulating hers to his. (Whole scene could have so easily been reduced to a crying/screaming match in lesser hands). AMAZING I have to go back and rewatch that scene.
Love love love the whole story, but please, let's have some happiness for Jung Hee. Poor guy's been in angst for too many episodes !!!! Much as I enjoy watching him being all intense, I really want to see him moving on and transfer the intensity to wooing his lady.
Very engaging and enjoyable -- loved every episode! Sharp dialog with humor and heart. The lead was fantastic and so believable as a 50-something guy in a 20-something body! Loved his simple and sweet nature.
The female lead started out quite intelligent and I was liking her uniqueness, but later, the writer had her do the I'll-do-stupid-things-and-almost-get-killed loop one too many times, that had me rolling my eyes. But the rest of the story redeemed itself so well that this plot contrivance could be ignored.
The hint of romance was just right for this genre. Highly recommend this drama!
Beautiful drama -- the photography, soft filters, music were a perfect complement to the effortless story and acting. Like enjoying a fine smooth wine.
Great casting all around. Kim Ha Neul did a fantastic job as the vulnerable and lonely wife. Cant imagine anyone else playing this role -- she fit it to a T.
Lee Sang Yoon, as usual, brooded and dimpled his way charmingly into my heart.
Does anyone know other dramas/movies from this director and writer? I would love to watch more of their work.
I'm watching episode 5, does anyone else like Nurse Oh ? I think her attitude is really fun. I'd love to have…
I thought I was the only one who liked her. She is my favorite character of them all!! Love her dry wit and style of delivery -- great comedic actress.
Flawlessly executed drama in every possible way. Loved every minute of it. The chemistry was off the charts too. Wish they would make more kdramas of this caliber. I found the ending Perfect. So satisfying how the wife and husband work out a mutually beneficial arrangement instead of hating each other forever and eternity. Apparently the American version kills off the lover boy character, soooooo glad they didnt go that route here! I would have hated that.
Only shallow peeve I had is that there was no more kissing after that one incredibly hot episode (ep 14 I think?). :-(
It is pretty amazing how the show is steadily maintaining the high quality for so long (plot, writing, everything). Well done, show! I'm really waiting to see how it will all turn out. Love how Ok Nyeo continues to be strong and resourceful, and hasnt devolved even once into a damsel in distress.
I love the king too ... ;-)
She's probably the only actress who has all natural looks and no plastic surgery. Hats off to her! The typical kdrama actor/actress looks like they came out of a clone factory ....so boring and no character.
This series reminded me a little bit of Isaac Asimov and Arthur C Clarke -- it's a what-if type of thoughtful scifci genre. I didnt mind some loopholes here and there because it's only fiction.
Overall, loved it. Such a pleasant change from the relentless onslaught of dystopian gore that's seems to be the in-thing these days.
We dont even know what the queen's personality is, since they dont show much other than she's been in love with the king.
Fingers crossed, that both souls find their rightful place in their own time and place by the end of the show.
Guess this movie is just not my cup of tea.
WOW ... both actors did a phenomenal job, but Lee Joon, this guy just completely blew my mind. I bet all actors just itch for a chance to play such meaty scenes. And I cant imagine anyone else doing it better than Lee Joon. I've not seen this guy in any other drama so he is a revelation to me. He is just blowing everyone out of the water in this drama even the experienced veterans. Loved his intense but almost whispered delivery of lines and the mom-actress just played it right back so well, modulating hers to his. (Whole scene could have so easily been reduced to a crying/screaming match in lesser hands). AMAZING I have to go back and rewatch that scene.
Love love love the whole story, but please, let's have some happiness for Jung Hee. Poor guy's been in angst for too many episodes !!!! Much as I enjoy watching him being all intense, I really want to see him moving on and transfer the intensity to wooing his lady.
The female lead started out quite intelligent and I was liking her uniqueness, but later, the writer had her do the I'll-do-stupid-things-and-almost-get-killed loop one too many times, that had me rolling my eyes. But the rest of the story redeemed itself so well that this plot contrivance could be ignored.
The hint of romance was just right for this genre. Highly recommend this drama!
Great casting all around. Kim Ha Neul did a fantastic job as the vulnerable and lonely wife. Cant imagine anyone else playing this role -- she fit it to a T.
Lee Sang Yoon, as usual, brooded and dimpled his way charmingly into my heart.
Does anyone know other dramas/movies from this director and writer? I would love to watch more of their work.
Only shallow peeve I had is that there was no more kissing after that one incredibly hot episode (ep 14 I think?). :-(
I love the king too ... ;-)