Kate

The whole 3rd episode was focused on making the romance happen between So Bin and Yeo Joon. Definitelly not a good call, since as you said, romance is suppose to be just a sub plot.

And also, maybe new concept for you: someone can overall enjoy the show and still criticize aspects they don't like or the direction it takes.

Yeah... I have little hope of them addressing it on a deeper level, sadly. That said, I still find it refreshing that the ML is toxic but in a "subtle" way and not the over the top mean lead way we usually get, coz it's more realistic. And her being aware something is wrong but still going for it, which again, is more interesting than her being just a naive girl who is surprised a hot dude pays any attention to her.

I mean, if they make him straight, this gonna lower my rating. I'm not expecting from them to actually deliver gay relationship, but the least they could do would be not giving him any romance, instead of making him straight.
With how much the characters are dealing with and how much development needs to happen, they are wasting way too much time on romance.

or that's someone who has some psychological issues, that have nothing to do with age. For me, she is not naive (as she sees all the red flag), but rather needs some counselling/therapy done.

my problem with this is, they will most likely make it seem like power of love and friendship will heal him and no therapy will actually happen. This often happens: they show realistic portray of someone struggling with some psychological issues, but then completely ruin it with unrealistic way to deal with it.

I unsubscribed from that team lol

gut feeling for me for sure too. I kind of sense if the drama will be my taste and I will enjoy it or not. Sure, sometimes the gut feeling is wrong, but from what I see, around 80% times it is correct hahahaha

Na Bi is obviously not a matur person (especially emotionally), so I don't think it's that weird she is so into him so fast. From that short introduction to her character, they are kind of hinting she is easily drawn into someone who is interested in her. We already know she is a vulnerable person and her quick emotional attachment can be used against her with her ex story - he was emotionally manipulative and abusive throughout the relationship and yet it took her so long to leave. She seems to be hungry for "love and affection" hence she is grabbing a chance when it comes.
Like, this goes beyond her being naive. Coz she is aware of the red flags and yet pushes forward. For me, this just shows that she is not just a poor young girl who falls a victim to a playboy, but rather her attitude towards love is also unhealthy.

Glad you liked the articles :) Just sharing my experience.

and damn, I just finished first episode of Nevertheless, and I'm sure I will have nightmares hahaha this gives me bigger creeps and goosebumps than any horror I saw in the past few years. It's a trainwreck, but I can tell this is gonna be addicting hahaha

First episode was so creepy I can sense some nightmares happening tonight for me.
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Well, I was like that too, at first. Never wanted to drop everything, had to finish everything I start. Thank god I've learned how to drop shows tho, coz watching everything till the end even if I didn;t like it was exhausting hahahaha But yeah, I know the feeling :)

Not all second chances go smoothly though < true. And honestly, never felt bad about not liking NiF. Actually, me not liking it lead to few funny interactions with friends and inside jokes so I kind of embrace it now :)

Oh, I had the similar habit at the beginning of watching dramas. I did not drop anything, I just couldn't hahaha I called that phase "ENTHUSIASTIC BABY" in my previous article hahahaha not only it was easier to please me, I also felt guilty about dropping stuff. Not exactly the same reasons as you, but the end result was the same hahaha

yeah but only you can check the notes you write on mdl for a drama :)
that's why I feel ok about using it hahaha

What I've noticed: the more dramas we saw, the harder it is to impress us and truly enjoy a show. Coz we have higher expectations based on our experience with different shows.

Glad Vincenzo worked for you at the end tho! It's on my ptw list. Wanted to watch it after it drops on polish netflix, but when it did after the drama fully aired, I've got busy with other shows :(

I had google doc before I started using mdl, but now I put all my info here. If there is any specific annotation I want to do to a drama, I usually just use note option.

I do use google doc for writing reviews tho. Usually I start writing some thought as I watch the show and then form based on it and put it on mdl :)

Watching TT was just pain and frustration hahaha I tried 2nd season, but that one was just boring af.

Oh, it makes sense. Sometimes I feel like I've watched too many shows in the same genre in a row and need some break from it too

Well... time is not that bad. I had like 2 months when I completely stopped the project and did not watch one episode. I do it when I have less dramas on my ptw, or when I feel like I'm getting into a slump etc :)

damn. Well... this is for sure not for everyone. I'm doing it coz I'm truly having fun with the process. It's a good way for me to get out of a slump too.