I'll start with the bottom line, which is that this is an absolute must-watch for any fan of historical dramas... or Lee Min Ho.
This is just one of those dramas where all of the pluses make up for the negatives and then some.
Story: I just loved the story; was it a flawless masterpiece? No, but but few things are. The twists and turns were excellent, and so many scenes get you right in the feelings.
The plot (especially in terms of relationships) didn't have too much of the one-step-forward-two-step-back that usually drives me up the wall with dramas; the conflicts and coming to terms with feelings felt relatively realistic and timely.
Acting/Cast: I thought the leads were phenomenal right from the start. I read a few other reviews that said Lee Min Ho should stick to contemporary roles, but I thought he was flawless in his role.
I wasn't too sure about the supporting characters in the first few episodes, but they seemed to gain confidence and really got into their roles. By the final episode I felt the vast majority of the cast was more on par with the leads.
Music: I usually don't notice music much, but I loved the OST for Faith. Any issues I have with it is more editing related. I thought it matched the feeling and mood of the drama perfectly and only added to many of the scenes. (I typically consider a soundtrack decent if it doesn't detract from a show, so being able to add to the value is a big plus.)
Rewatch Value: I'm personally really not big on rewatching anything; if I watched Faith again it would be to get more Lee Min Ho in my life. I do feel that, because such a big part of this show is the shock of the twists, that it has a lesser rewatch value. You may forget small details of a show, but you typically don't forget gigantic plot twists.
Other Comments: Most of the "problems" I had with Faith had more to do with directing and editing than with the actual elements. Faith is phenomenal, but I think it's just like any drama in that if you don't like the genre there's a good chance you won't enjoy it.
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