AnicsiRoscoe

I cannot get over this drama, I keep watching BTS and short clips and interviews on YT. This has never happened, I'm heartbroken T_T

I finally finished, took me three tries. Contrary to most people, I enjoyed the second half more than the beginning. There were still a lot of things that didn't make sense, but overall it became much better once the characters all started to come together to uncover the truth. Most *plot twists* unfortunately didn't come as a surprise, but it was still enjoyable enough, a highlight being the second lead couple and some kick-ass female side characters. Basically all the women in this show were awesome and more than often saved the day. I still couldn't see any chemistry between ML and FL, but the cheesy romance got turned down a notch at some point, which helped the plot tremendously. All in all I give it a 7.0, but probably won't watch it again (and if I do, it's for Byeon Woo Seok and Kang Mi Na lol)

ep 10: That's the second time the villain is outnumbered twentyfold, but the police is just too dumb to arrest him. I mean, come on: 101 Arresting A Suspect: OBVIOUSLY the one doing the arrest shouldn't be the only officer holding a weapon against the suspect's neck if he has to let go of said weapon for that task. Jesus, they're such amateurs, I am just speechless...

episode 9, okay fine, the ML is paralized from his trauma while Lee Pyo fights the dozens of thugs by himself. But then, to top it off, he would run off with his girl while the CROWN PRINCE of the country he serves stays behind all alone, while being outnumbered tenfold? Whoa, sorry but that's just wrong. It ended well because the guards arrived in time, but there was no way they could have known, so basically he was just gonna save his little ass leaving the prince to die. I cannot even....

lol episode 5 even worse, NO human can survive a fall like that, that dude cracked his bones and skull at least 3 times, let alone the sheer height of the fall. But he WALKS away like nothing happened. Whoa, ok, I am seriously only continuing this because of the second lead couple, the writing is ridiculous.

I tried both, and couldn't finish either. She's pretty, but I feel like she has 0 chemistry with any of her co-stars. Maybe it's the roles, idk, but she's so out of place in every romance drama. It's not even that her acting is bad, it's just... no feelings whatsoever.

Beginning of episode 3 and I am just so dumbfounded. For a supposedly smart FL, she's incredibly dumb. How can she carry all that money with her when there's hundreds of officers tracking people down. Ughhhh, it's stuff like that that makes me want to drop a drama like on the spot. How can I possibly take it seriously?

I saw it and I was like OMG it's so ugly, how can she pretend to like it??! Haha But they couldn't make it more feminine because of what happens later in the drama where SunJae buys it for himself because he cannot remember her. So it had to be something to be worn by women and men...

If you're watching for some dark tones, It focuses actually more on murder mystery than depression. I also didn't think it was special in the beginning and thought it was overly cheesy. But due to some plot twists and their insane chemistry like some already mentioned, I really fell in love with the drama. I would say keep watching until end of ep 4 to see if you like it or not.

This drama was a delightful rollercoaster of emotions and totally hit me by surprise. Yes, it's focused around mystery and romance, but beyond those very simple concepts, there are memorable dialogues and questions about life. I cannot express enough how much I loved this drama. I laughed and cried and swooned and each travel back to the past or present left a hollow feeling. The acting and chemistry of the cast, especially our main couple, is off the charts! I am sure I will rewatch it many times in the future and applaud the entire production team for such a fantastic show. 9.5/10 from me. (Also, I cannot believe Byeon Woo Seok sang 'Sudden Shower' by himself despite not being a professional singer. His voice is so soft and soulful, it's my favorite song of the OST)

Hm, I am torn about this drama. It is actually quite enjoyable and I love the setup of that historical village. The ML and FL dynamic is unique and definitely interesting! What bothers me the most, is that even though I've watched 8 episodes of this drama, I still barely know anything about them, besides the obvious. I mean, what about FLs parents? Why did she quit being a webtoon teacher? What was her catalyst for switching careers? Supposedly she loves fashion design so much, and she was drafted as a designer for a world famous brand for ONE SINGLE design, a bag at that, that didn't even look very unique or outstanding? We haven't seen anything else designed by her, nor is there any mention of her making her clothes herself f.e. As a fashion designer myself, I find it highly unbelievable and disappointingly shallow, even Camille and her wingman, are sooooooo cliché. Yoon Bok, too, while we know a bit more about his past, he's quite one dimensional.
The focus of the show is off, and there are too many repetitive scenes.
In my opinion, the drama overall lacks depth. Unfortunately, I feel like this is the issue with many webtoons turned drama. I do recommend watching it, I just think it's a pity for wasted potential.
Right now it's probably a 6.5 or 7 in my books, although it could be much better.

I enjoyed episodes 1 and 2, albeit not loving them. Episode 3 was a snoozefest. Some shots and scenes are just sooooo long, you could squeeze the whole plot of the episode in 20 minutes and still have enough of a slow slice-of-life. I usually love slow-paced dramas, but this... not sure I wanna continue.

Oh wait, just let me get this straight: FL's father confesses to her that he killed her mother, without giving any excuse or explanation, mind you. FL is obviously traumatized, but after he receives a letter from her he's like: 'Oh well, seems like she's forgiven me, all peachy.' Who would be this forgiving toward their parent?? She already previously told him she wouldn't be able to forgive him for the other sins he committed, and that was before she knew he killed her MOTHER of all people. I am just utterly speechless. Like, I don't know what the writers were on, or if he's just honestly this delusional. I am repeating myself, but it's disgusting. No matter what kind of sob story they throw at us and what a redemption arc could look like, I don't think anything would make me change my mind at this point.

I don't think she ever planned to act on her feelings toward the CP (at least not after finding out about her father), and she clearly said that she doesn't condemn her father and the Queen Dowager for their affair or love, but because of the sins they committed in order to keep it a secret (blackmailing, killing, framing others for treason). I agree, though, the villains here are everywhere...

I second that, something like 'Pointlessly going in circles'.

Admittedly, I watched the entire 15 episodes in two days. However, while I really loved the beginning, at some point it was more about wishing for SOMETHING to finally happen. I never skip scenes in dramas, but here I did whenever there was a 'love' scene between the Queen Dowager and Sang Rok. After finding out he (probably) killed his wife, I feel even more disgusted than I did before. What started out as a strong action/comedy/romance turned into makjang at the halfway point, and unfortunately now it keeps going in circles. It's difficult to keep track of who's on whose side at what time, since they keep changing sides and backstabbing and plotting. It's getting tiresome, truly. The one bright light of at least the brother's unconditional trust and love has overturned. I cannot say I am surprised, because that always happens at some point, but I am still disappointed. I truly wished for this drama to be different at least in that regard. The most infuriating thing, though, is that they should have f*cking told him about his grandfather's plan to assassinate the king, the sole reason why his mother and brother didn't want him to become crown prince. But no, over and over and over he asks, and gets coddled because it would 'scar' him to find out. What BS. Sure, the better alternative is to fuel resentment towards his brother and drive him into a corner so he ruins all their plans and makes a pact with the enemy YET AGAIN, while ousting one of their most important sources and getting half their supporters arrested for treason. Bravo!! Sure, that's not gonna leave a scar on him, the moment he realises what a dumb move that was. And who's gonna have to suffer the consequences? His older brother of course. Ah, man, I am just too furious so I'll end my rant here, although there'd be more to say.

Episode 8 was supposed to make use feel with Choi Sang Rok and Queen Dowager, I suppose. I still hate them with a passion. Even though I feel sorry for Queen Dowager, I was so satisfied when the Queen finally lashed out at her and called her a beast, not human. Indeed, the two of them have gone way too far to protect their 'love'. Not only did they despicably plot and scheme to sow distrust within the palace, they used the royal family to commit the greatest sins and betrayals against each other, unknowingly or without a choice. I feel so strongly with the brothers, the king and the queen, it is so heartbreaking. And to hide their affair, they killed countless people, the courtmaid in the first episode looked like she was still a child. Choi Sang Rok is the worst trash, how would his daughter be able to live as the crown princess, knowing that for her to reach that position, her father had dozens of men killed and the crown prince murdered. I feel disgusted whenever I see him and they try to make him seem 'human' with their past. Yes, it's tragic, but not everyone who goes through loss and grief turns into a ruthless monster. He doesn't even find any fault in his actions, it's obvious he feels entitled. Well, I am curious to find out about Myung Yoon's mother. If he loved the Queen Dowager this much, how would he even get married and have a child?

I watched it but I don't remember who the killer was, or how it ended haha Oh dear, guess it wasn't that memorable? hmmmm I did enjoy watching it, though. Maybe I should rewatch...

I come back every now and then to rewatch, because overall I really enjoyed the premise and setup of the show. It is a bit too long indeed, it should've been 16 or 20 eps max. The mother and stupid brother can go to hell, seriously. How someone can live their life this shamelessly and continue to take advantage of their daughter/sister continuously is beyond me. To the point where they don't give a sh*t about her emotional wellbeing, her trauma, and then sabotage her happiness when she has finally found peace. I kept waiting for them to redeem themselves, but it just didn't happen in a reasonable manner.
I did love the SML, he's hilarious and actually a really good guy deep down. Also the friendship between the three girls was touching, even though I hated Se Mi's husband and was really happy when she finally snapped. All in all it's not perfect, but it's worth watching. Maybe take a short break in between and pick it up a week or so later.

I thought the beginning was funny enough to pass the time, but now it's just boring. Like, I don't even get the point of the show. His biggest 'crisis' aka illness isn't even addressed anymore, their choices during the TV show don't make sense and it's just... bland. The pacing and editing of the story are weird too, sometimes it just feels like bits and pieces have been edited out. The chemistry I did feel in the beginning vanished all of a sudden. The arch of the 'first love' ended in a complete 'wtf?' questionmark. I think I'm gonna drop it at ep 7. Or maybe I'll just continue watching whenever I feel like something veeeeeeeery light hearted where I don't have to pay too much attention.