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Oshin was no longer the same girl…

“She never thought of herself, and she lived for her family. That's how a woman lives...For her family.The Old Madame words rang true to Oshin now.Oshin wanted more out of life...More than her mother or her grandmother.Oshin didn't want to find comfort in death.Oshin felt both pity and anger at what had happened to her grandmother.- I'll work hard, and I'll make a lot of money.- I don't want to be like Grandma... I don't want to have nothing when I die... I'll never be a sharecropper!Oshin was headed back to Sakata...But Oshin was no longer the same girl...She was growing up...”These words were like speaking to me. I was basically having the same thought when my grandma (my mom’s mother) passed away a few years ago. Although she didn’t die out of poverty, her family also used to be poor and she worked so hard her whole life to support her family, her late husband and children. She’d sacrificed a lot when she was alive. Everyone praised her life for her great sacrifices while I pitied her and got mad inside. This asadora was made in the 80s, but I’m sad that these words are still a fact in a lot of places today, including mine. A lot of people here still think a woman’s life depends on her husband, and after she gets married, her life will be completely different, and she will be the one who sacrifices a lot and still get criticized for not being a good wife material enough.Oshin was growing up so early, with this mindset, but I think that’s the spirit that she should have! And I’m glad that a lot of women in today’s world also have a better mindset. I was thinking of When Life Gives You Tangerines when I watched this episode today.

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Saying Goodbye to DareYouToDeath

I was completely on edge when it came to Jay. I genuinely kept thinking Jade-Kamin wouldn’t make it in time. The suspense was intense, the reveal of the killers and their twisted mindset was unbelievable, and forcing Chereen and Champ to decide their own fate was absolutely brutal. Those moments were some of the most gripping in the entire series.I loved seeing our favorite duo, Joong-Dunk work together on this case one last time. After following their careers for years, you can truly see how much they’ve grown. Their acting has matured so beautifully, and their chemistry is through the roof. They always deliver, no matter what they’re given, and their passion and dedication to these roles were outstanding. I couldn’t be prouder — well done, guys. We’ll always support you in your future projects, together and individually.That said, I was a little skeptical about the ending, especially regarding the police corruption angle. The case was clearly massive, with powerful officers and influential people involved, yet we didn’t get proper closure on that part. Something that big deserved at least some resolution. We also didn’t see Nikolai after Episode 9, which felt like a missing piece. He had been working closely with Kamin on the drug case for so long, and so much of that storyline was left unseen and unsaid. It leaves us wondering what becomes of Kamin’s career and how Jay is coping after all the trauma and loss. The ending felt slightly rushed in that sense.Still, I want to take a moment to thank the entire cast. Chimon Wachirawit Ruangwiwat as Charm was incredible — he had me so frustrated at times, which just shows how well he played the role. Aungpao, June, Pahn, Sing, Ashi, Ohm, Prom, Earn, Marc, Fluke, Sammy, Boon, Aou — everyone was amazing. Even the “naughty” characters who didn’t make it to the end gave powerful performances.Thank you to everyone involved in Dare You to Death. I’ll definitely be rewatching it on Netflix. Goodbye DYTD — you’ll be missed, especially JoongDunk.

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