Complete. I gave it a 9/10. SO close to being a 9.5, but their utter mishandling of the revelatory Park So Dam didn't allow me to give it that score.
Jang Hyuk continues to be a gravity all his own. While watching, my wife said "It's not just Jang Hyuk this time, this whole show is really good". But about halfway through she cracked and said "I take back what I said, it's just him. He's just so amazing."
I don't know how comfortable I am with how obviously in love she is with Jang Hyuk. I'd be jealous if I weren't also kinda in love with him...
I definitely recommend this one for:
1. People who like twisty plots and mysteries
2. Jang Hyuk fans
It's super well-written and engrossing, and it will keep you hooked right until the end, despite the last two episodes being rushed.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go add as many Park So Dam dramas/films to my list as I can.
Really glad I picked this drama up from when it first aired, both out of anticipation of seeing JCW in a romantic…
I first saw Nam Ji Hyun in the first two episodes of Angel Eyes. It was my second-ever drama. I had only ever seen You're Beautiful before that. And even with that little amount of experience, I knew NJH was special. Really happy to see her end up where she should be: First Lead!
Just rewatch the scene where JW and Chief Bang are talking about the fake monk in front of her. Her line delivery in that scene is better and more interesting than any other leading lady would have done. She took what was basically a nothing moment for her character and played it very uniquely and charming. Really really good stuff from her.
I will gladly praise this drama, and defend its characters (if they deserve defending), but the latest two episodes…
I completely agree with everything you said. However, the relationship between JW and BH continues to be compelling and sweet, even through the frustration. The distance between them will only ruin if it drags on too long, and it really hasn't. Even last night they had a bunch of cute scenes together, and every romance needs obstacles to overcome. But I agree they could portray it a little less..... "drama-y"?
The only thing that really negatively affected my love for the show was Mr. Precognition. A total jump-the-shark moment for the show. I mean, JW had "dream visions" and such, but a dude who can honest-to-goodness predict the future? Come on. Keep that out of my shows, please.
I suspect that Ji Eun Hyuk is probably the one who is going to die. Eun Bong Hee is the protagonist, and I have…
It's definitely gonna be Eun Hyuk and he's definitely not going to die. But the experience will be the catalyst for Ji Wook finally forgiving him and moving on. It will also finally help Eun Hyuk to forgive Yoo Jung, too, even though she doesn't quite deserve it yet.
I actually ended up really enjoying this one. PMY was as adorable and great as I expected. She has probably the most beautiful smile in the world. And I can see why Song Joong Ki became a big deal shortly after this.
It was really nice to get through a saeguk that wasn't full of pointless killing and the bad guys constantly succeeding.
What's up with the sudden influx of haters? Do they just go to all the airing dramas with the highest scores and type up generic criticisms out of boredom?
There's no accounting for taste, I guess. Lots of popular things are pretty crappy. But this show is definitely not one of them.
Jang Hyuk continues to be a gravity all his own. While watching, my wife said "It's not just Jang Hyuk this time, this whole show is really good". But about halfway through she cracked and said "I take back what I said, it's just him. He's just so amazing."
I don't know how comfortable I am with how obviously in love she is with Jang Hyuk. I'd be jealous if I weren't also kinda in love with him...
I definitely recommend this one for:
1. People who like twisty plots and mysteries
2. Jang Hyuk fans
It's super well-written and engrossing, and it will keep you hooked right until the end, despite the last two episodes being rushed.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go add as many Park So Dam dramas/films to my list as I can.
That said, I think he'll survive somehow.
Just rewatch the scene where JW and Chief Bang are talking about the fake monk in front of her. Her line delivery in that scene is better and more interesting than any other leading lady would have done. She took what was basically a nothing moment for her character and played it very uniquely and charming. Really really good stuff from her.
The only thing that really negatively affected my love for the show was Mr. Precognition. A total jump-the-shark moment for the show. I mean, JW had "dream visions" and such, but a dude who can honest-to-goodness predict the future? Come on. Keep that out of my shows, please.
I actually ended up really enjoying this one. PMY was as adorable and great as I expected. She has probably the most beautiful smile in the world. And I can see why Song Joong Ki became a big deal shortly after this.
It was really nice to get through a saeguk that wasn't full of pointless killing and the bad guys constantly succeeding.
8.5/10
There's no accounting for taste, I guess. Lots of popular things are pretty crappy. But this show is definitely not one of them.