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Btw I am pretty sure our strawberry guy is the ML? And most likely their romance will blossom while she is undercover as a kindergarten teacher for her safety in that village~ ><

From my understanding and past examples of similar plotlines the CEO was a smart man who came from a poor background or at least one without enough capital to start his own business. The woman he married was someone with the money and connections to help him lay the foundation for his bussiness. So, honestly her children deserve some, particularly for the initial investment their mother made. However, it’s clear that it was largely thanks to him that the business grew so much after that. The company probably makes significantly more money now and it has expanded greatly under his leadership.

I think after losing their mother at an early age and growing up in that environment, their greed and bitterness intensified over time especially in the case of the stepdaughter. I genuinely believe the old man wouldn’t mind leaving some of his wealth to them as a form of gratitude to their mother, as he seems like an honest man. But his stepdaughter's actions toward his bio daughter were extremely foolish and made this peaceful end impossible.

OMG the first episode was insanee!! I am so invested!! The way the CEO grandpa decided to marry her and leave all his inheritance to her is truly the ultimate form of revenge against his stepchildren's actions. However, this raises concerns for the FL'S safety because now her life will be in constant danger. Maybe that’s why the CEO specifically wanted a female bodyguard, so that his "wife" could at least defend herself and not be an easy target for the villains like his daughter...

It took me 2-3 episodes to really get into the series but after that, it truly took off! At first, in episode 1 the ML seemed a bit over the top and the rest of the police team came off as sore losers because of how hard the plot was pushing him to shine above everyone else. But I’m glad it improved in the later episodes and we were given more hints about why the ML was so exceptional and how the time loops helped him develop his skills over time!

Btw I was so into this that I ended up binge-watching multiple episodes in a single day. The last episode was incredible and so satisfying to watch! It had me on edge, brought me to tears and then managed to make me smile.

The chemistry between the leads was great, espescially for a non-romance show and the plot was compelling and mysterious enough to keep my attention. Honestly, the ML's team was a delight to watch as they trusted him and followed his lead so faithfully, even if his orders felt questionable to them at times.

Oh and that final scene...Please tell me we’re getting a season 2!

I am sorry but I found the last episode and its ending to be quite rushed and forced, which had me laugh while watching lol As for the sad emotional scene between the leads in the final ep, I didn't feel the sadness or the raw emotions of pain and separation the way I wanted, which was a bit disappointing for me since I had high expectations. Overall, it’s a decent series though that I would recommend, especially if you enjoy Korean food and cooking in general! The comedic parts were also well done. That’s all!

I finally completed this and I have to say that overall, it was quite an enjoyable and interesting ride. The script was solid and the acting by the two leads, especially Go Hyun-jung was immersive. From episodes 6-7 onward, it became quite predictable who the copycat was, but I still appreciated how they maintained the suspense until that point! For me, the real twist wasn’t the identity of the copycat but the revelation regarding the ML’s grandfather...It's also that point plus the whole of episode 8 that made me regard FL as more of a sociopath rather than a psychopath!
She was not born this way, but became one thanks to environmental factors like abuse/ trauma she faced from a young age, even her first murder was accidental and I bet the rest were used as a way of release for her "pain" hence why she was also targeting a specific group of men as her prey! If it were a real psychopath (like our copycat) they would lack a true conscience and wouldn't hesitate to kill any human if it served their purpose. Not all psychopaths are serial killers and not all serial killers are psychopaths.
Btw I know that sociopath/psychopath terms are old news and now it's known as antisocial personality disorder which has a spectrum but these two terms are far more familiar to most, so I went with it.
Anyway, I can’t wait for Season 2 if they decide to go ahead with it!

Oh Criminal Minds USA it's definitely top tier and one of the all time best of this genre!! There are some good ones on Kdrama side too like Through the Darkness or Voice series that I liked lots but yeah most end up coming out mid.

That female cop is so unlikable and annoying that whenever she appears on my screen with her obnoxious remarks and personality I feel like scratching the wall... There are only 2 episodes left to finish this and yet her presence makes me want to quit watching it. Both she and most of her team come across as brainless fools anyway who don’t deserve their police badges. It baffles me that she has repeatedly broken protocol and faced zero consequences for her actions! Meanwhile, here they are trying to remove their own leader from the case, even though he contributed the most just cause he is connected to his mother.
I just hope their screentime will remain as minimal as possible and honestly the main actress HARD CARRIED this drama on her back throughout!!
I guess overall it's a good crime show and they manage to keep you guessing to the very end, but I can't ignore some annoying aspects of the script either...

I see I just didn't reach that point to know yet. My impression was solely based on the first ep! It's nice to know though that they tried to give an explanation for it!

I haven't watched the whole show yet tonknow that just the first 2 eps, but sure, if he did use the loops to train it will certainly give him an advantage. However based on ep1 that I saw, it was not yet made clear there hence why I found it a bit laughable. That's all.

Fair enough! 7 years of several loops probably helped him advance! However it was also shown to us that not all loops were used for training or food for thought lol Sometimes the loops would come on random and unsuitable settings like his thesis writing, getting almost drowned or the lottery one etc.

Oh and another thing I found unique and interesting for this type of show, is how the MC can still go back even if he dies in his current timeline. This was one of my main concerns when I started watching. Since he is a cop, I worried about what would happen if he got injured. Would he still be able to go back unharmed? I'm glad they addressed this right from the start!

Currently watching ep1 and I can't help but notice that our ML already has this overwhelming MC "golden aura" going for him. Cause how is it possible for him to take care of all the robbers alone in the 3rd loop, while all of his fellow police officers are getting killed left and right in the 4th loop, just waiting for him to save the day once again? Is the ML the only police officer who can take them on?

I seriously found myself laughing at how absurd it all was lol I get that they had to make it fail smh cause of the "5 loops rule" thing but the scriptwriter could have found a better way. I know it's a drama, so it’s expected to have some unrealistic elements like in almost any other show, but this felt a bit too blatant for my taste.

Aside from that, I think it was an okay opening episode! I just hope they won’t continue to make everyone around the ML look incompetent so he can shine more. It’s fine occasionally, but if it happens too often, it can become tiring. Plus there are better ways to do it!

P.S I actually liked the slight comedy they added in some scenes lol I initially thought it would have a more dark vibe since there was no comedy tag but the 1st ep was quite light! Ofc that might change later...

I see thanks! Well since it's only 16 eps and it might turn to be my type of show I will still give it a try~

I was just about to start this lol So from which episode do you think it started going downhill? Also can you tell me how much romance this series has? Usually, for this type of shows, I prefer to keep it at minimal!

Imagine having the King dance for you...That scene was gold! >< Btw the whole malnourished prince brought back to consciousness from her cooking was kinda cringy to watch though lol But other than that I enjoyed it! Cannot wait for next week~

PMY looked fantastic in that doctor's outfit! I seriously did not expect this look to suit her so well! And the ending scene with her, Guho and some probably paid actors made them resemble the Avengers walking like that lol For a heartless chairwoman like her, this is the perfect form of revenge! I can't wait for episode 7 to drop!

Btw after remembering about the FL's reason for continuing her acting career, it made me appreciate her performance here and empathize with her role even more.
For anyone who doesn't know she has lost full custody rights of her two children following her divorce with her chaebol husband...In an interview she said that for her acting has now become her way of staying in touch with them by appearing more on screen so they can see her...

Oh I haven't started that one yet! How is the show overall so far? As for the angst, I am kinda in the mood for it since I haven't watched any recently...But ofc still wishing for a happy ending ><

Okay, today's ep was so good and satisfying to watch! And finally now that the competition is over we can get back to the main plot! Get ready for the angst though, cause based on the preview tomorrow's ep will be something else...