Reviews

Happily Ever After

Let’s take a moment to thank the cast and team behind this amazing show, which has managed to win our hearts for the past eight weeks. After everything this show went through to reach us, its success is even sweeter. Im Sol and Sun-jae finally got their happy ending. It was a good call for the writers to make the last episode solely about their happiness. There were no eleventh-hour villain stories. They allowed us to see SolJae thrive in their couple era and gave us a glimpse of their wedding. It was the perfect way to end this iconic show.Everyone got their happy ending and our never-ending theories can finally be put to rest. Let us know what are some of your favorite moments from the show. We now officially bid a bittersweet farewell to our beloved characters as Lovely Runner takes its final bow, receiving a well-deserved standing ovation.

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Im Geum and Hyun-joo are so happy after winning…

Im Geum and Hyun-joo are so happy after winning the lottery that they have no clue what is going on with Im Sol. She is conflicted like never before. She is trying so hard to stay away from Sun-jae, but he keeps coming back to her. It is simultaneously romantic and sad. Watching Sun-jae get hurt by the numerous rejections in every timeline is hard. Each time he confesses, Im Sol is always turning him down.At times, it feels like Im Sol is wasting time pushing him away. Won’t it be better if they strategized together how to change their fate? If they only get a slight chance of happiness, shouldn’t she take the opportunity? If it will only end in premium tears, can’t the ride-along be fun?That aside, Sun-jae has finally gotten all his memories back. He knows he is the man that Im Sol loves. As overwhelming as it was to get the memories, it is a positive thing in their love story. They are finally in the right timeline and there is a chance Young-soo will go away for good. It feels like things are finally set up to give us a happy ending, but who knows what the writers have in store for us?

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With episodes 7 and 8, The Atypical Family…

With episodes 7 and 8, The Atypical Family has taken a turn for the better! This episode had many heartwarming scenes that not only informed viewers about Da-hae’s history but also added depth to Da-hae and Gwi-ju’s relationship.Moreover, apart from Dong-hee’s character, which comes across as the least interesting in the show, we understand all the other characters in more detail. For instance, this episode revealed the tension in Man-heum and Song-gu’s relationship, where Man-heum doesn’t trust him enough to tell him the password to the vault. She also takes him for granted, leading Song-gu to seek importance elsewhere.The interactions between the Bok family and the sauna family are another great addition to the storyline. For instance, even though Dong-hee’s character in isolation isn’t anything remarkable, her budding friendship with Grace is quite heartening. Similarly, Hyun-tae and I-na’s new friendship in the episode is another instance of such an interaction.Overall, the episode was quite enjoyable with thoughtful dialogues, entertaining execution, and touching scenes.

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Five Stars

It’s always intriguing how some of the show’s episodes are structured in the form of an event loop. As Gwi-joo frequently revisits the same scene multiple times, each revisit reveals layers of seemingly hidden aspects, adding depth to the plot while simultaneously advancing it. Gwi-joo’s persistent past travels, which he doesn’t seem to have any control over, parallel the late-night overthinking and regrets that many people experience in similar situations. The conceptualization of such a relatable aspect of life in the show makes it unique and amusing.This episode breaks from the con-artist trope as we pass the halfway mark in the series. As we progress, the nuance of the character emerges. For instance, Man-heum’s lack of care towards Soon-gu might explain his frequent visits to the club. On the other hand, the episode hints at a future challenge that’s slowly and steadily approaching Gwi-joo as a result of changes in his power. What this challenge will be and how it will affect the stakeholders involved, especially Da-hae and Gwi-joo’s relationship, is yet to be known.

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