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Go read Hellbound comment section then come back. There is barely anyone discouraging in here. You will realize some many people are nice here compared to that comment section.

Most historical dramas with 16 episodes are usually average. Although you can still enjoy them when the writer doesn't turn it completely cringey. I'm hoping Red Cuff would have some of the real events mixed in because these dramas will always make it seem like one girl was a favorite in history when King's had many.

I don't think it's Hyun's job to tell him she is Dami. Wouldn't you assume if you friend is in love with her, he would figure it out since they met each other when they were children? Also wouldn't it be up to Dami whether she wants to tell him or not? Hyun was never involved as he was never there when they met as children.

Same. I'm not a fan of the actress of the Red Sleeve Cuff but I was worried I might not like the lively, mischievous character on her but she was doing a great job. I'm no longer bothered by her role there.

The scene with the crown prince and her youngest brother were so wholesome. The bond that started to bloom between them was well done.

The writer is CONFUSED. The problem with the politics is when the schemes happen, they are ALL IN HER FAVOR. One fraction is fighting to protect her position which SHE wants. While the other wants to pass the crown to the youngest brother which is also what she should want if her aim to live a free life. So all in all, it's working out for her but all she does is be a puppet. She have not done anything to gain power. All she does is wait for everything to be handed to her in silver plate. Imo, that's super weak. The romance is overtaking all the proper power struggle. If it had been a rom-com, it would be better.

Yes! Very well said! They both show it differently.

It's obvious because he proved himself willing to sacrifice everything for her therefore, he would save her from danger.
I didn't deny his contributions. He did his fair share.

I think Dohyun might be ending up in these roles because of 18 Again. Like a typecasting just started for him lol Maybe he is also one of the few young actors who can play a convincing romance with an older women without awkwardness. Either way, I'm hoping he won't be stuck playing those roles.

I let out a suffering sigh once I saw who the writer. The summary sounds super basic even for this writer but maybe she got something up her sleeves.

When the FL fell in danger in the palace the one who helped her is ALWAYS the cousin. Just because he couldn't be by her side 24/7 didn't mean the ML helped her more. If he knew she was injured, the cousin would have helped her as well. He even comforts her without her needing to say she needs help. He gave her options to ran before whenever he sees her sad and gave her sweets to cheer up. So take off your rose tinted glasses. You can like the male lead without denying the obvious

This. I think someone made a comment like a week ago or so talking about how badass the female lead is for battling these schemes and politics all by herself... WHERE?? The schemes are barely existing! Are we watching the same drama? This series have the weakest politics I've ever seen and the writing is so bad that now I feel inclined to write a review once this drama ends.

Only 5 episodes in and this series is so MUCH better then The King's Affection. Just the way the politics doesn't feel shoehorned and actually enchance the story + romance is making me look forward to it more. I hope they don't ruin this later on like most dramas.

I usually would agree but have you seen him in Chief Kim? That's a look!

I've been saying he is a dumbass but people still defend him. I swear it won't hurt if they did kiss in a private place, where there is four walls. You will still get a kiss scene that everyone loves while it make sense! It feels like he is out to exposing the female lead.

One of my biggest gripe with this series is the characterization (probably have to do with the duration tho) but I still enjoyed it regardless.

Thank you for the advice.

Actually, point one is what I'm implying. The he was for the writer. I don't know if you are a woman or a man so it wasn't meant for you lol (Now I know you are a he) although it seems I got point 2 wrong. Thank you for clarifying. The person I replied too could have clarified it as well since they agreed with you but I'm assuming they don't have any clue what they are agreeing with since they are replying to everyone except me.

Thank you for clarifying this. I actually agree with a lot of the points you said except I don't view the protagonist favorablely for these reasons as well. You mentioned how the protagonist don't jump to conclusions and derive their knowledge based on what they observe. I view that as the protagonist not grasping reality either. Even after viewing the Hell Bound, they seemed out of touch like the detectives talking about how it's "murder" when many witnesses testified it wasn't done by human, showed their fliming, got results from laboratory that it wasn't.

If you noticed, the detective is the one who let the world be deceived when the leader gave him an option to flim him "dying" so he could have saved humans from being manipulated. The lawyer, as well, focused more on the cult leader and less on the fact this world took a 180 flip. And later we got the producer who cared only after it happened to people close to him. None of them have taken proper measures. The Taxi driver saying how humans should rely on themselves prove how arrogant they are. They couldn't convince other humans to behave rationally yet somehow thought they can challenge "God" when they can't fight those "Angels". Like you said, this is all dumb down. I feel like the message was to prove that all humans are gullible, selfish and easily manipulated during fear but at the end, there will be "hope". If that's not the message he is aiming for then he failed miserably indeed. They were too one dimensional. It was still an interesting story but it could have been written so much better.

I would like to say you've peaked my interest in Nietzsche. I'll read about him during my spare time. Once again, thank you very much.

You said it would be promoting a epistemological worldview that would favor atheism than theism. I know you are reading between the lines but it's a bit of an early assumption to make when this very epistemological worldview in ending in theism is what I'm saying. And most of the characters were behaving in a manner that doesn't favor any type beliefs. You are giving this writer way too much credit on his skills to make a story with such philosophical undertones but maybe I'll see between the lines what you saw if season 2 kept up with this formula.

I'm loving how we are getting a little diverse with genres in Korean dramas. From Kingdom, Sweet Home, Squid Game, Hellbound and now this. I don't know how I feel for Sci-Fi but I'm down for it.