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Fair.
Yeah! I don't know whether you have read my review of the whole show, but I was massively disappointed in it. Just about got 5/10.
It is currently my second lowest rated show.

A decent show. with quirky characters.
First 2/3 are almsot good.
Unfortunately, last 4 episodes were "meh". They were almost another show.
It is a decent palate cleanser. You will get few laughs (arguably though the best 2 episodes imo 7&8 are not comedy), but don't expect too much.
6/10

Unfortunately this is something inevitable.
This is something that most people who watch a lot experience regardless of the country or genre.
At the end of the day there are only so many stories and set ups. It is almost impossible to come up with something new. Even Sci-fi and Fantasy are struggling to come up with a genuinely unique ideas, let alone real life.
I don't think there is a single drama that doesn't have sme similarties with another one.
All we can hope from dramas is a good execution of their premise.
I usually mix genres and countries to keep myself engaged. Watching same genre from same country, at least in my case, leads to fatigue and slump.

That is good :)

I think you misunderstood me.

I think they do have chemistry, and very good one at that.
But, chemistry is not an exact science. It is not a math equation. It is not something with clear and definite answer.
That is why if someone doesn't see chemistry I don't find it hard to understand. I disagree with them, but I can very easily understand them.

Just like not all people like the same food, or agree that someone is beautiful.

Why is it hard to understnad?
Chemistry is very hard to define, and it is in the eyes of the beholder.

For the record, I do think they have very good chemistry, but I can completely understnad if some people don't think so,

This is very far from MLN,
Park Hae Young as a screenwriter is exceptional.
But as someone who enjoyed MLN and consider "My Mister" the best drama in any language, this not so bad. It is reasonably enjoyable.
However, they are very different genres,
If you want something with introspections and thought provoking and not very famous try "Lost"

It will gradually calm down and become only very sporadic.
However, if you don't like the shouting and hitting regardless of character, then maybe you should watch something else.
In my opinion the series gets better, but if you are disliking it to the extent of dropping it, then I doubt you will suddenly start liking it.

I beg to differ. I dropped QoT after 6 episode, but I am enjoying this.
I honestly don't see any resemblence whatsoever between this and QoT.
I can't see how can we say that two dramas are similar just because Fl has illnesses.
There are SOOO many dramas where the FL has serious, or even terminal illness.

Edit: I am not saying that you won't like QoT. There is a possibility that you might. But, the point is LND should not be taken as a measure.

I think that scene didn't wring true. I think it was there just to show us few things. It was more of a plot device than a genuinely believable thing.
Also, do office kitchen really that equipped?

All that said, I think we can classify it under "I will let it slide" lol, because while it wasn't good, it wasn't horrible either.

Thanks for sharing :)

I might be in minority, but I am on the whole happier with episodes 5-8 than 1-4.
We started to get more into the meat of the drama.
My major complaint is the misuse of time, and giving certain stories way more time than they should while neglecting the 2nd couple, or at least fleshing the 1st couple story more.
But, I think the characters and their dynamics are interesting. The FL family in particular (Yes, including the much hated mother lol) is the most interesting.
The mothers group is also nice to watch (nowhere as good as in Reply 1988), but still very refreshing.
The Dads are Okiesh, but I really don't like how they always end up drunk. I want more meaningful conversation between them. And that last time was an attempt on humour that fell very flat for me.
But, of course our 4 leads are all great.
The exes don't seem to be so bad either.
Not thrilled about that cancer. I think they could have gone for something much less dramatic, but I am not mad either.
To me the show is good at the moment, but not very good yet.

While I do think the drama exaggerate their behaviour, I still think it is within aceptable limits, and as we moved on, they luckily calmed down.
But, I totally agree one what you said about your dad. When I visit my friends and play with their children (I don't have any), I certainly don't act my age. We chase each other and pull stuff . It is very liberating actually lol

During weekdays, while waiting for LND, I started watching "One Dollar Lawyer". She is the clear Female Lead. I have watched only few episodes, but I don't think there is romance if this is an issue for you.
But, if you are after Kim Ji Eun, she is there, and fun to watch.

I am not a psychatrist , but my limited knowledge of what is generally regarded as narcissist doesn't fit her behviour (tangent note: The Greek story about Echo and Narcissus is interesting).
That said, I am more than willing to accept my ignorance, and if there is a spectrum and she is on it, then fair enough. Consider me being educated (I mean it sincerly, not sarcastically....so hard to communicate without facial expression).

The other points you are making are really worth a discussion. Believe me I have spent more than half an hour writing replies and deleting them, because the answer is way too long, and branches into a lot of historical and social points.
But, I will just say that the FL didn't tell anybody about her cancer. Not even her best friends. So, it is a bit harsh to single out the mother.

Btw.. just to clarify. I am not a parent trying to defend this behaviour because I do the same. I don't have children.

I disagree on your characterisation of the mother.

But, what I 100% disagree with you is your view of mothers.
Parents all over the world push their children to far worse situations. Sometimes they literally sell them.
Where did you get the notion that parents are always great to their children?

As for the mother in this series, I dislike a lot of her behaviour and action, but I don't see her as greedy.
Also, very importantly, the mother doesn't know that the ex cheated on her. She asked multiple times, but never was told so.
How she was supposed to know ?
Also, if you think the ex is such a horrible person, why are you not upset with FL? Her rebutal to him is very soft. If I was an outside observor, I would certainly believe that they still have a chance.
It is fairly common for people to break up, but then get back together.

For me this one is better.
I dropped QoT after 6 episodes.
This drama is not perfect, but it is much more realistic, and much more relatable. I am interested in all side characters (even if I don't always agree with them).
in QoT I had zero interest in all side characters.

That is fine :)
I understood you were making a general observation, and it is a fair one.

I just wanted to highlight these two in case you want to watch a drama with non-toxic exes (the second one some of her behaviour is not super likeable, but to me she wasn't toxic, and the resolution was actually beautiful)
Btw..they are both really very good dramas on their own (at least in my opinion).

Yes. And I for one consider this a strength.
Kdramas most of the time are multi-genres. I admit that I hate serial killers plots mixed with romance, but on the whole I like that it is not all rom-com.

I don't think she is.
Yes, she might not always behave well, but she is not a narcissit.
Bragging about childern is VERY common (I don't think it is a good thing, but it is common neverthless). If anything the drama open with these two mothers bragging about their children.
She also doesn't have a high opinion about herself. On contrary, I think she is unhappy with herself, that is why she kind of want to live through her daughter.
Also, contrary to appearence, she actually care about her children, and her husband.
I agree that her behaviour, and her reactions are often not the best, but I don't see narcissistic behaviour.