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The 2ML, the Detective. He figured it out.

Actually, it would've been better if they developed that instead of making the Mama plot device a second main plot. It would've been mech more intense and emotional.

Exactly. They probably are living in a fantasy, it's how a human being would react in a very heavy revelation like that. No matter how much we justify it, she's an assassin and he's a journalist.

Besides, you don't address the elephant in the room by just saying, "let's go back to before this happened" or "I'm okay". That's selfish, the other person also needs to come to terms with it. Give them space and time as well. If she just agreed with it, sooner or later, it will quietly destroy them.

Things that we don't like with our partners need to be delicately addressed. The couple did the right thing. The 1ML gave her the space and time she needs. The 1FL not accepting the compromise "It's okay".

The Russian arc wasn't really necessary. But Kdrama being Kdrama, they love elevating the status of plot devices into main plot #2.

Just knowing she was rescued and trained in Russia was enough to move the plot. Then "fake kingfisher" was just caught, no need for a drama between them. Instead of making a misdirection, they could've had made the Detective zeroed in on Bona, and now he had to choose if he'll arrest her or side with his bestfriend.

Which was what they tried to do with him when he finally figured it out and asked the 1ML if he truly loves Bona. It's all there. But they no longer have scenes to develop that because they got sidetracked by the fake kingfisher plot device tyrned main plot.

It fits well. You can't possibly expect a smooth sailing after a major revelation like that, especially a journalist vs an assassin.

All throughout the series, I've always been putting myself in their shoes, and a logical person like me can't make myself blame them because it's actually very logical to react that way, and split up.

It is never easy to justify her job no matter how logical it is. Even in the B.C.E. civilizations, only certain authorities reserved the right to be pass an execution judgement. It is not in our nature to do that.

Think of it this way, if you are in their shoes how would you react? Can you truly say, "let's pretend we never knew each other's secret"?

It was Bona. They dropped the connection sometime in the earlier episodes.

Who's the kid? She's too cute, I hope she pursues acting.

I'm glad that the last few romcoms #Kdrama were real romcoms, this was one of it. We all know it, for 5 or so years now, K-drama romcoms started do get confused if they were romcoms or not. They always had a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th genres, which only made audiences fight online as to what the story really was about. This is how storytelling should be. Focused. And in the romcom genre, it's not about perfection, it's about making it romantic and funny, hence, romcom or romantic-comedy.

Haha. I wrote about that here: https://reviews.youronly.one/two-kdrama-cliches-must-end

It's overused, they need to stop.

Yep! I was worried that subplot would turn main plot in the latter half. If it was a 16-episode drama, it probably what would've derailed the story.

Or, turning her hand into a revenge tool, making the FL suddenly out of character. 😅

I hope they produce more similar ones, and yes, make subplots even fewer. We watch romcoms to laugh, not to solve mysteries or wait for hostile takeovers to fail. 😆

Yep! I don't even understand what "dignity" is there to save if you are found guilty or not guilty. But for some, I guess it really affects them emotionally or mentally.

Ahh, I see what you're saying. For me those were only a plot device for her character. Instead what I saw that would've been a subplot standing equal with the main was the 2FL and brother plot.

If it were a 16-episode drama, they probably touched on that and turned it into a detective drama. Or, they could've turned her hand into a revenge tool, and poof, the story is everywhere. They really made sure she stayed within character.

But, yes, very good points, there were still a lot they added, and they just made sure those didn't cross the line. Like, they only toned the subplots down a little but still closely similar.

Excellent eye! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

I said this before and I'll say it again, this is how Kdrama was a decade ago: focus on one genre. The last 5 or so years, we've witnessed how Kdrama became chaotic, even fans can't agree what the story was about.

One of the basic rule in writing, especially with fiction, is to focus on one story and one genre. The moment the side plots or plot devices take an equal status as the main plot, you got lost yourself and you'll drag your reader or audience with you.

《Spooky in Love》 focused on one genre: romantic-comedy, period. The result? They were able to execute the best scenes in global TV history. The sideplot remained a plot device and did exactly the purpose it was meant for.

I fully enjoyed this. Truly deserving of 10 out of 10 from me, YourOnly.One.

Handcuffs are often requested. It's to give the person some dignity while an investigation is going on.

If found not guilty, at least there are no photos of them with the cuffs visible. If found guilty, then they can no longer request it.

It's the same in other countries, like here in the Philippines.

It's similar to people wearing shades and hats, as if they wouldn't be identified.

I don't know. Maybe it's an Asian culture thing. Some will even proudly show it, because they know they'll be found not guilty, and that means they'll get back at everyone later.

It's not needed. 😉 It's only a plot device and it served well. If they did that, it wouldn't add anything to the story. This was how Kdrama was ten years ago. Focus on one plot and one genre.

If you ever romantically loved before, as in madly deeply loved, this will resonate with you. That's what they captured here and they did well.

I'm going to miss their family. A 9 from me!

They're back! I enjoyed E01, especially the last. They were funny and adorable.

Yep! It's like she's did both totally opposite roles for a long time already. He actong in both weren't exaggerated even though she really had to show fierceness in one, and super duper cute fan girl in another.

Ooh! That's a very good connection! Love it!

Two days she's a lovely, sweet, romantic, girlfriend-next-door, and then suddenly, she's a fierce killer.

LOL. What if these two worlds merged. Ultimate assassin? Best lover? 😆