10/10 from an autistic fan

As an autistic man myself, this drama warmed my heart a lot. Geu-ru doesn't share many symptoms with me, personally (as autism is a spectrum), but from other autistic people I've known and my own understanding of the disorder as someone who has it, he was portrayed very accurately and sensitively. I really appreciate the strong support Geu-ru had, both from his father and Na-mu, and the message throughout that just because he has autism doesn't mean he should be treated any lesser. The balance between his support network, and the misunderstanding and mistreatment he got from others was very well portrayed as well. Autistic people's lives are often not easy, as many people don't know what we go through, and often have no interest in learning how to accommodate us, but we're not without hope or understanding. Geu-ru didn't have a tragic life with no friends, but he wasn't free of societal problems either. Aside from the stunning autistic rep, this drama made my best friend and I cry at least three times, and did a very nice job of portraying diversity and complexity in human experiences. The episodic format worked for it well, and every second was enjoyable and satisfying, while overall bittersweet and gentle. Very good vibes from this drama, for sure going to watch it again and probably show my mom!

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