I really have to say that I disagree with the points made in this article. What I was particularly upset by if the assumption that something can be this popular because of rabid fangirls drooling over hot men and shipping themselves with said hot men. This sentiment is quite insulting not just to the intelligence of the fans of the show - but also to the show itself - which is packed full of stellar acting, amazing set and costume design, and a gripping and heart-wrenching story behind it all. This article makes it sound like CQL is just fangirls swooning over attractive actors for 50 hours straight.
Chief Gwi's acting in ep 10 hit me right in the heart. The pain and desperation he must have been feeling. Dang. I think it took me double the time to watch this episode because I had to keep pausing to recompose myself!
Look, I love a cheesy rom-com as much as the next person, but I'm a little tired of the mean/arrogant/rich-guy-with-a-secret-heart-of-gold…
This drama is such a breath of fresh air. Like it integrates the romance so well with the overarching plot that neither overpowers the other. And to top it all off, all the characters are so different from the overdone generic male and female leads in other dramas.
It's really a good drama to like:). If the ending happens to turn out crappy just do what most people do with…
Honestly - I can take a "bad" ending and not write off a show - UNLESS it involves someone dying unnecessarily. I am a little too sensitive to the "bury the gays" trope and have found that it really impacts my opinion of the whole show. So as long as both of our leads are alive at the end - I will probably be able to like the show even if it's not a happy ending.
Also - Hello fellow Aroha!