Every Moment of Goblin Shined
This is one of the few series that I wanted to rewatch immediately after finishing it.The first half of the first episode had me unsure if this was the right series for me but as the story unfolded, I was captivated and amazed by the cast. The Goblin's sadness is palpable and my heart ached for him; Eun Tak's innocence was charming, her wisdom surprising and the Grim Reaper was a sight for sore eyes. Sunny seemed to be one of those characters you look over and don't pay much attention, but she surprised me early on. The actors did an amazing job bringing to life these characters (either main or supporting ones) and they all shined through.
The story itself was magnificent and compelling. It isn't as simple as it appears with its twists and turns. Until the final episode, you just are never sure about anything. I loved how I went from tears of sadness to tears of laughter and how balanced the sad/dramatic scenes are with the funny ones.
The relationship between the Goblin and the Grim Reaper was perfectly developed. In fact, I can definitely say that there is concise development to every relationship in this show and it was a joy to watch. Be it the relationship between the Goblin and Eun Tak to the relationship between Eun Tak and her 'out of this world' friends.
Overall, I can't recommend this enough. I dragged out the last couple of episodes because I did not want it to end and, even as I write this review, I am considering changing my evening plans to accommodate a rewatch of Goblin (sorry current shows...).
I will end this review with one of my favorite quotes (hope this will entice you to watch Goblin!):
“Mass isn’t proportional to volume.
A girl as small as a violet, a girl who moves like a flower petal – is pulling me toward her with more force than her mass.
Just then, like Newton’s apple, I rolled toward her without stopping until I fell on her with a thump.
My heart keeps bouncing between the sky and the ground.
It was my first love”
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* I am in love with this k drama in every aspect (story, acting, music), because they are all truly amazing <3 <3 <3.
* I have rewatched it more times than I can count.
* It is a really unique k drama.
* Words can not be enough for such a masterpiece. It combines in perfect harmony a story with elements of: fantasy, (beautiful) romance, (hilarious and very touching) bromance, comedy and drama. The acting of all the cast is just great and the music (OST) touches your heart every time you hear it.
* It is worth your time 100%.
* Just watch it and you will understand immediately what I am talking about :b. You are not going to regret it, I can assure you about that :D :D :D.
P.S: I really hope my opinion to be helpful to you :).
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oh boi, where do I even start with this drama? I remember watching the first episode all the way back in 2016 when it was still on air and back then I wasn't really feeling it, adding it straight to my "maybe I will finish it one day. MAYBE.." list. that one day happens to be today and I can tell you that I'm honestly so glad I decided to give it another chance. the story was such an emotional rollercoaster, one minute I was laughing and the other I was about to cry but that's what made goblin so enjoyable to watch - it never got boring, from the beginning until the very end. there were some moments and scenes that I didn't particularly love and found a bit cringy but those were overnumbered by the high-quality ones that made it so worth to watch.
I had no choice but to give the cast 10/10 because the chemistry was simply great, be it the lead couple or the second lead. and, god, how could I not mention the goblin-reaper bromance, it was one of the reasons why I decided to watch it, after all, there's no wonder why I heard so much about it - I know I keep repeating myself but they were great.
the OST fitted just right and always added the right mood to the story. I couldn't go for 10 stars tho because even though I loved like 99% of them there was this one song that really annoyed me haha. I'm not sure why. maybe because it was playing every time there was something shitty happening lol.
this part does contain a spoiler but I just have to say it - as much as I enjoyed the story, in general, I felt the ending could have been much better. in the last episode, after the car accident happened they kept mentioning something about angels and I really really wanted eun tak to come back as one and live happily ever after. from the way they put it I didn't really understand what actually happened - was she human? did her mom die again? maybe it was explained there but I just didn't get it because I was too emotional and sad that it's ending however this is one of the things that really made me anxious and the reason why I'm not going to go all out and give it 10/10.
I'm definitely sure that eventually I'm going to watch it again and I would recommend everyone to give it a shot. you can't go wrong with this - trust my words, it's worth it.
now, this is not about goblin but I would like to mention that I just started watching "touch your heart" where our familiar and beloved second lead couple is starring. I watched many things but it never happened to me to watch the same actors play a pair in two different dramas. and it's really weird to see them play roles so different from those I used to see them in. I'm loving it so far tho, hopefully, it's going to be just as awesome as goblin was.
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I put off watching the final episodes 14 - 16 because I was reluctant for it to end. Now I've watched ep. 14 which is clearly sequel in nature. I have to say I found it a hard slog, the sparkle has gone, the interaction between Goblin, Grim Reaper and Deok Hwa sadly missing. If this continues I would have to say it was a mistake. They should have finished with ep.13 and maybe a brief "follow up" finish. Don't mean to be b*****, but the idea anyone or any supernatural entity would span the universe in eternal love to chase Kim Go Eun stretches credulity.
Taking the plunge again at Ep. 14 better but I find the central romance utterly unconvincing, partly because it just goes on far too long - there's a limit to the sweet endearments and exchanges you want to hear.
Finished at last! A suitably complex and, I'm glad to say, unpredictable ending. Ah, if only life - and death - were like that. Turned whimsical again at the end, but inevitable I expect. Isn't it wonderful also how time can pass in a camera shot in TV dramas? Preferred Grim Reaper and Sunny and Deok Hwa to Goblin and Eun Tak, though the latter did improve markedly towards the end when she stopped playing all "kittenish". Which reminds me, what happened to Deok Hwa amidst all the complex comings and goings at the end?? So annoying.
The production values, background scenery and camera work were excellent throughout and the fashion sense fabulous - but when my mind keeps going off the story to the clothes and background scenery, annoyingly missing the subtitles, desperately waiting for the next scene with Grim Reaper and/or Deok Hwa, it's clear that it's not entirely absorbing my admittedly volatile brain. Music almost entirely good. Re-watch value? well not any time soon, but the fashion, design and memory of the comic parts may tempt me. Still, there's nothing else for it, but to give it 10/10 for the overall achievement.
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Worth a re-watch again and again!
Just took me a few years to get around watching it, but I'm so glad I did. The OST is hands down 10/10. the best OST i've heard. It took me awhile to get hooked into this drama, I found the first half a bit slow and odd (especially the large age gap between the ML and FL), but I really enjoyed the second half after I got used to it and really felt the characters shine. The storyline is really different, and they do a great job at explaining the backstory.I've now got all my candles lit and hoping that Gong Yoo just magically appears behind me.
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Overall, it is best South Korea TV show ever I’ve seen so far. The best part is the cinematography, and the songs are perfect. I want to thank Viki for licensing Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, so we can enjoy watching it. I highly recommend this one to anyone.
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If you're waiting for the perfect moment, now is that perfect moment.
I kept this one off for awhile, I started getting into KDramas about a year ago and I've been a huge fan of tear jerker/romantic dramas. I've said it before and I have no hiccups in saying it again, "Koreans have mastered the art of tragic dramas."I've seen quite a few kdramas and you best believe I've shed a tear or two in some of them, not embarassed to share that at all.
What can I say? I can't say I stumbled upon this kdrama because I've always seen it mentioned everywhere, on the kdrama subreddit that I lurk quite frequently, in kdrama related discords etc..but people mainly talk about it for its beautiful OSTs and I'm here to tell you that, it's a god damn masterpiece, the OST's aren't overrated or unnecessarily bragged about. Each and every OST in this show is a spot on 10/10 - I genuinely can't find a single flaw in it. In fact, it just completes this show.
Moving to the cast, you really can't get better chemistry between a male and female lead than this adding to the fact that the secondary m lead and f lead is also a perfect match! No matter what word I choose to describe the level of performance the artists have given, it would be an understatement.
Coming to the show itself without spoiling too much, damn this director for continuously having a grip on your heart through the last few episodes. So very well executed, I want to hate it and love it at the same time but I can say this, it's definitely left a mark on me. Definitely going to have a Goblin hangover that's going to last for quite awhile.
If you've read this far, give it a watch. Don't leave it for another day.
P.S - The only reason I've given a 8/10 for rewatch value is because I don't really rewatch any kdrama cause my heart wouldn't be able to endure that much damage. It's a precaution I take for my own well being.
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Also, I'm pretty sure you already know that this drama isn't exactly your typical romcom romance drama. It's pretty darn sad. I cry at least three times in one episode so prepare some tissues.
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The story is by far one of the most unique and amazing! The way the director makes the romance/supernatural genre work and unfold is different and introduces many interesting ideas. The pacing of the story is set at a great pace to where every episode keeps you fully engaged and has something truly important to add to the puzzle piece of the story.
Not to mention, the cinematography!! The shots, angles, lighting, and location all combined make the show mesmerizing and pleasing to view! Cannot emphasize how aesthetically pleasing this show is!
You are also taken on a rollercoaster of emotions from one end of the spectrum to the other end, beginning from the 1st to the last episode, so be ready! I don't wanna say too much here!
The characteristic of the story that stood out the most to me was the character development. How the main characters are developed are nearly perfect. The story continuously reminds you of each characters values and their personal struggles to really emphasize each character's morals, motivations, and feelings. Because of this emphasis, you are able to gain a deep understanding of where the characters are coming from.
Another thing I enjoyed about this story is the distinct persepctives it has to offer about the meaning of life and a higher being. It makes you question the bigger picture of life and the paths that life can direct you.
The only thing I disliked about the story was the age of characfer, Ji Eun Tak. I felt that, that age was a bit too young and made me feel somewhat uncomfortable watching the show. It kept me questioning myself if i could continue watching this show (which i'm glad I did), but i could understand why the director chose that age.
-Actors/Actresses
I really enjoyed the actors and actresses they chose! Everyone played their script incredibly and did an outstanding job in displaying emotion, body language, etc. , but i have to say that Lee Dong-wook's acting stood out to me the most!
-Music
The music in this show is definitely one of the top! The soundtracks are super catchy and fit perfectly into this show. The timing of each soundtrack is beautifully placed in the show, bringing out so much more emotion in the scenes; especially in the scenes where it really matters! There were only a few songs I disliked but If i were to highlight a few songs, i'd say "Beautiful", "Hush", "I Miss You", and "Heaven".
-Rewatch Value
The only reason why I placed the rewatch value at an 8 is more of personal thing. For me, once I find out the entire story, I won't be suprised as much anymore, meaning the emotions and connections are not as strong as when I first saw the show. But there still is value in re-watching because there is so much content (as in most kdramas). You might be able o catch a lot of subtle things you might've missed, pick up on a new life lessons, and/or simply re-live the emotional moments! But would I still re-watch the show? Definitely!
So, overall, I give this show a 9/10!
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Such a beautiful story with amazing actors and even more amazing characters. I found myself laughing out loud at parts and crying at others. I can see myself missing these characters in a week and sneaking into my room to revisit them. Only thing that bothered me was the story-line of the Grim reaper and Sunny, it felt really stretched out and I know they had a connection because of their past lives but we didn't see them actually getting to know each other in their current one, and the fact they kept breaking up and getting back together seemed redundant.
Overall, I LOVED this show and would recommend it to anyone who likes a supernatural yet mundane story of love and friendship.
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I kept seeing this show pop up whenever I was looking for a new show to watch. However, I kept disregarding it because the synopsis did not grab my attention at all. However, I stumbled upon the soundtrack of this show and I fell in love and decided to watch it. One of my greatest decision I made. The story is far more intricate then what the synopsis states.
1) Love Story: Both the primary and secondary love story is great. I almost like the secondary love story better than the primary
2) The deeper meaning of living and death is nicely portrayed
3) The way the director and screenwriter wrote the story was amazing. There is so much happening and even the fluff between stories have meaning to it that you don't think of it as fluff
4) The the small amount of humour added is a nice touch
5) Amazing SOUNDTRACK
6) Bonus, the Actors are super cute and the Actress played her role very well
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