If it wasn't for the last sequence with the 1st ML several years later now with two kids and FL with the "dog," I would've rated this drama 9/10. But by including that last sequence, the filmmakers were just messing with us. Yes, relationships do change, but for me, this drama went a little bit too far out to prove it.
This drama had me invested from start to finish. So much drama and secrets, but the marriage plot was what really…
The way their relationship developed was totally believable and the fact that so much time was devoted to it made the drama so much more than a standard crime drama.
A riveting crime drama. It's written and directed like a police procedural and yet the characters' emotional story lines fit seamlessly into the narrative. This is the first drama I've watched that stars Elvira Cai, and she's really got a lot going for her. Excellent acting chops and her action scenes were totally convincing. I'd like to see more of her work. 10/10
With the low rating, I was expecting to watch the worst kdrama of 2026. And yet, I kind of liked it. It's certainly…
I haven't watched it yet, but I like what you said about this drama being "crazy or different," because that's probably the reason for its low rating. I think it's pretty clear from recent releases that some k-drama creators are trying new and unexpected ways to entertain viewers (and in some cases even make them think about what the drama is "saying").
Writer Zou Yue and director Zeng Qing Jie are at the top of their game. And actors Tian Xi Wei and Zhang Ling He have never been better. She, especially, is just amazing in this role. Best and most profound costume c-drama I've seen since The Double.
I think it's probably better not knowing the actual historical events before watching this drama and just enjoy the superb writing and acting. Because, according to the creative team, this drama was mainly fiction but based on some actual events and its main characters were real people. In that sense, it reminded me of my favorite historical k-drama, The Great Queen Seondeok, and at one point, she's even mentioned in this drama. If you appreciate dramas that feature strong, super-intelligent FLs with a soft side, then both of these dramas are for you.
“Good Partner 2” will follow Cha Eun Kyung (Jang Nara), who is now the lead attorney of Korea’s first divorce law firm, as she joins forces with a partner bound to her by an inescapable and complicated connection to take on a series of unavoidable challenges.
Everyone has their own opinion but that doesn't mean this drama isn't underrated, and I'm not talking about actual…
There is very little exposition in today's films. We learn about the characters through their actions. That was beaten into me when I was in film school. Because k-dramas are now a minimum of 8 hours, there's plenty of time for exposition. The downside is that viewers, especially viewers who are used to watching 2-hour movies, get bored.
Further, you've completely misread much of what I said. I said that writing film scripts is easier than writing k-dramas; its selling film scripts that's difficult.
Everyone has their own opinion but that doesn't mean this drama isn't underrated, and I'm not talking about actual…
I like your comment. I give 10/10 to any drama that I like regardless of genre, and even though some are not without flaws. If I enjoyed and it, I give it a 10. It may be that I can appreciate how difficult it must be to write a multi-episode drama and keep viewers watching past the first 3 eps. People are so impatient these days. Anyway, much easier to write a 2-hour screenplay. The hard part is selling it.
Further, you've completely misread much of what I said. I said that writing film scripts is easier than writing k-dramas; its selling film scripts that's difficult.