Pincolino

I feel like watching filler episodes. Nothing happens.

I tried watching this, and I just can't get into it. But people talk about it like it's the best thing since sliced bread. I guess I will try again. I don't want to miss out.

Let's be real for a moment ...
So, first of all, great series, terrific writing. So what I say now is not criticism. But let's be real for a moment. They try to sell us this touching and beautiful family story. What it really is: It's a story about 3 generations of daughters. The daughters are in the center of the story.
So let's focus on Ae Sun's family. This family is extremely dysfunctional. She had to give up her dreams, and now she wants her daughter to succeed. The daughter was always more important than the boys. The brother knows it, and is suffering because of it. Ae Sun itself admitted she is embarrassed by him. The old ladies gave her the advice, to never show favoritism toward the children. The daughter also feels the pressure. This is not healthy, it's tragic. Ae Sun has some kind of 7th sense when it comes to her daughter, that's why she was able to save her life several times. Why wasn't she able to save the life of her boy? I don't blame her for what happened, but seeing that she had to save her daughter so many times, what am I supposed to think about the connection she had with her other children? Not to mention, that even her daughter told her, she has to live her own life. Ae Sun's happiness and ability to keep going depends on her daughter succeeding.
Then let's look at her husband. He was always that fool, madly in love with her, who worked hard for her and the family. This man is like a mule, just plowing the field until he drops dead. Is this romantic? It was even mentioned, that the love between him and is daughter is one-sided. Both parents are worn out, physically and mentally, and you wonder what they achieved in life? They got two bratty children. Nothing special. The girl isn't some kind of genius, either.
This is life. This is family. I get it.
But would you want it? I lately think a lot about it, how they tell you in TV and everywhere else, life is all about family and love.
Do you want THAT? For real?

You clearly don't understand what I'm saying. I was responding to another comment, btw. Just pick up your brain cells and read the conversation again.

I didn't compare any series to any other. I compared the TRAILERS of a series. Those series have a concept trailer/teaser, then weeks before the series airs the 2nd and final trailer comes out.
In my humble opinion, 1st trailers are often more captivating as the final trailer. The series I mentioned are some examples.

So how do you solve a problem, if you don't understand the cause? Forcing them to have more children?

I said the 1st trailer was weak. I talked about trailers/teasers, not about the quality of any series.

If you want to know why the birth rate in South Korea is the lowest worldwide, around 0.68 children per woman, then watch this series. It answers all your questions.

Ossan's Love - I have seen no promotion for this series. Didn't even know it aired until it showed up on Youtube.

Yeah, seriously. I mostly blame the director. Gawin was never an outstanding actor, but he did well in his previous work. I liked Joss in 3 will be free.
The whole production screams low budget.

Honestly, I think the first trailers are always better. The 1st Only Friends trailer had a more intresting story, and I liked the soundtrack in the second half.
There are many other 1st trailers that are better than the final real product.
KinnPorsche (I know not GMMTV): 1st trailer was badass! Great fight scenes that never made it into the final product, dark theme
The Eclipse: very dark and interesting, final product was much lighter
Thame Po: great soundtrack and great 1st trailer, one of the most beautiful I have ever seen, 2nd trailer was nothing like that
Peaceful Property: great series overall, but 1st trailer was better and more emotional
Just to mention a few ...

Oh Jesus, where is this going?
Selling the house? Now the daughter will feel the pressure and guilt forever, if they did so much for her.

The actors who play the older versions look like they are in their 50s, very tired and worn out.
But they are only 40. Was this intentional?

That's what they got for all their hardships: bratty children.
But they are still happy about it like fools.
I will never understand what's going on in this generation's minds.

Same. It's strangely addicting and the second hand embarrassment it gives me is thrilling

I think it's horrible. Really bad. But somehow it's entertaining? I'm gonna rewatch it now.

His jawline isn't meant for it either. I always thought he looks very mature compared to other BL actors who are much older.

"the childish acting does not suit him"
Exactly.

No money. Everyone will tune in for Joss anyway.
It's depressing. They don't even try.

There are only 2 good things I can say about this episode:
- The Thara woman seems very fierce and is a good actress. Normally, the older actors in BL are doing a terrible job, but that woman is good
- The plot has some potential. The whole idea about the Golden Blood and what it is about, is very good. I wasn't expecting that.

Bad things
- Gawin's acting is terrible, sorry, not sorry
- The director has no clue how to create a great scene, from the music to the way the scenes are filmed and acted - there is no artistry. It looks very cheap.