Gone

While it is great, I gotta admit, it still have its flaws. Most of it comes from the fact it's only 10 episodes.

The texting moment was unnecessary and could have been covered up flawlessly. All they needed to do was make her trust the messages without suspicion
Another dumb moment is how he kidnapped her near a expensive looking area that have surveillance. There is no way an apartment like THAT doesn't have millions of camera around.

Just finished watching episode 6 and it frustrates me to see nobody taking our male lead problems seriously. His telling his girlfriend that he feels like he is getting stalked but instead of hearing him out, she literally defends people she never met before. I also feel like this showcase how men are never taking seriously when they feel paranoid.

I don't mind the fact they are ignorant. What I do have a problem with is the naive card. It shouldn't work anymore. Eunseom whole life flipped upside down in few days. His tribe got enslaved, tortured, killed, betrayed... yet he still this naive? How can they portray Eunseom as someone who is quick to adapt and can come up with strategies but fall for obvious trickery? Like when Ipsaeng lied and said Taegon is his brother, Eunseom asked him what color is his blood which he answered red.... it felt like he noticed the fact Ipsaeng is a big liar yet the author like forgot about it during life/death situations. A bit of wariness wouldn't hurt. Or when he pretended to be Inashingi but wanted to bail out. They made him seem like a child! They could keep him innocent without making him stupid is what I'm saying. Someone who still believes in people but realizes the heavy consequences. That would be a development but instead he is worse than he was in part 1. I hope season 2 does his character justice.

I actually have a lot to say about this, both negative and positive but I'll just say one thing, they did Eunseom DIRTY! Worst character development in this whole series. I hate it. I thought the writer would at least make him a bit smarter and less naive but nope, we are back to square one. It's like they didn't even try with him. Saya had better character development than Eunseom did but Eunseom is the protagonist. They truly pushed him into the side with Mubaek.

I don't know why but I enjoy watching their historical ones. However, I get sick of that genre after over doing it lol got any recommendations for modern day Chinese drama?

I've only watched 3 episodes but Jin Goo acting performance lately have been lackluster to me. Even his most famous one in The Crowned Clown felt meeeeh. Like I've seen everything he have to offer and I'm just not impressed anymore. I don't know what's happening since I don't follow him closely yet his acting feels very predictable. It lacks emotions.

It's a shame but you could try other countries drama like China? Or Hongkong? They have that old school feel of K-drama and yes, I hate it when it's all about the ratings although I don't know if Americans care about ratings considering a lot of their viewers complain about the final season of their TV shows. Well, if it's trash, it's trash. You are entitled to that. I just wanted you to know it's only one drama ;)

Joongki already found a project? Dang, he sure is fast but I'm looking forward to it. It will be hard to gather everyone around so you are not wrong about that. Season 2 might be difficult process since Koreans aren't used to this system like Westerns.

Not every drama is on Netflix tho. Some are international hits while others are not. I-fans loved Her Private Life but rating wise... it didn't do well in Korea. It's highest rating is 3%.

It sucks how almost all dramas have to depend on S.K ratings for a positive outcome that it may not get while the international fanbase have zero influence in it. It's annoying. I wish there was a platform (other than Netflix) that international fans can have their own ratings. That way even if a drama did bad in Korea, the international viewership can save it. Like back in 2016 where Koreans loved "Love in the Moonlight" while the international fans loved "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo" that were aired around the same time. One had high rating while the other didn't.

It's not as bad as Kingdom. They literally gave us 6 episodes and now we have to wait a WHOLE year for the next part. At least Arthdal Chronicles had 18 episodes.

There are million of dramas with different genre for everyone with specific taste. Saying you will never became a fan if more drama were like this is a stretch.

I want the brothers to bond with each other but I have a feeling that Tanya will make Saya do crazy things to win her over U.U they are supposed to be the 3 things who will bring calamity to the world so I'm having hopes that it won't be as messy as I think it will be.

Lol I actually like Eunseom so far. It's seems like he would get allies now and he will get stronger. I would say the balance of the show is throw off a bit. Like in part 2, So many Saya, less Eunseom. Part 3, so many Eunseom, less Saya. That's why it took 16 episodes. Although they did make him too naive.

You are right but she is aware that she is hiding things purposely which we all know will causes issues later on. I'm not sure what she is trying to achieve since the fact they are twins will be exposed the moment Eunseom appears. She wants Saya to tell her his decisions but she is hiding half of hers... this alliance is doomed to fail. It's only surviving because he fell for her.

While Saya isn't trustworthy because they are not aiming for the same goal, one thing is clear is that Saya is very honest. He is not hiding his intentions. We know what he wants including Tanya so it's not like she was in the dark about all this.

Tanya most of the show is mute. She barely speaks unless something happens to Wahan Clan. She needs to communicate. I thought she saw Saya as an ally but it seems like she is manipulating him again which would make him distrust her again

Personally, even though this drama could be boring and tedious, I would like to support it. High risk deserves high return. Showing support to shows like this encourages other dramas to take risks and increase their QUALITY. I'm tired of k-drama having similar plots. We need some new, fresh ideas.

Some people need to realize that you won't enjoy if you are still watching in a steady pace. It's called a burn out. You need a break. Not just any break but a long one. I had my anime burn out and I haven't seen anime for over 2 years now. It doesn't mean I don't enjoy anime, I just still don't feel like watching it. When I do, I'll be binge watching 50+. At times like this, I go to my other hobbies like reading, writing, watching dramas, etc.

Alright, lemme bring my emphasized words back since you are missing the point. “Emperor could EASILY be redeemed but it shows the writer DIDN'T initial wanted to redeem him.”

You see the word “initial wanted? They were placed there for a reason.

If the author initial wanted to redeem him (Which, once again I’ll stress she didn’t. The ending is ruined because the main character is missing) she would have started it early on in the series. Let’s take it from when he fell in love with Sunny as an example. A writer will foreshadow the fact he “changed” after he realized her struggles, what he put her through and by Sunny fighting against him, that opened his eyes to how severe his crimes were to her and his other victims. Which could lead to 1. Secretly helping Sunny into taking down the imperial family but putting on his evil surface. Or 2. Openly help out. Which could also lead into helping out the people he and his mother hurt as one of the steps.

In the end, he could 1. Go to jail for his crimes willingly because he believes he deserves it. 2. Die at the hands of Wang Shik to give him his revenge.3. Take his own life either by suicide or saving others (which what the writer tried to do but failed).

That’s it. There will have to be a few changes in the character personality but nothing too out of character. Redemption doesn’t equate forgiveness, free or happy ending.

Although you said I’m confrontational, I’m was and still am calm. The caps are there to empathize my points so you won’t miss them. Although I will apologize if it seemed that’s way. I completely agree with one of your statements.People are confrontational because they can hide their faces. It is what it is.

I classified you with few words because you also classified people with few words.

I was among those against the extension. I can’t stand any drama getting extended purely because it ruins the flow of the drama. And yeah, this was also ruined which is why I said if they were going to make an ending like that they might as well extended further it to smooth that terrible ending. And yes, NWS been sidelined for a while. Although he also faces inconsistencies more so than the Emperor. He was originally a avenger but by the end of the drama they wanted him to be hero. Although with the actor absence, he never got the chance be one.