Flawed but comforting
I know the writing has its flaws, but at the same time, this was a very comforting, straightforward, and satisfying watch. It hits a lot of emotional beats that make it entirely worth it.First, the forbidden setup allows for a highly intense feeling alongside an insane, magnetic chemistry. Then, add in the shame, baggage, history, and overarching mission of the male lead, and you have yourself a good dose of angst and high-stakes feelings—not too much, and not too little. I’m completely emotionally invested.
The cute female lead, while initially ignorant of the stakes, is fiercely loyal. She trusts the male lead in most, if not all, of his decisions, making it easy for him to be vulnerable with her. I love what her presence does for the male lead's character despite her not being the one who moves the plot along, which I find to be a rare and refreshing case in these romance dramas.
With that in mind, what really drives the story for me is the heavy focus on the male lead and how he navigates his problems—especially in love, racing for justice, and his internal character of self-righteousness (which causes most of the issues).
Overall, if you like these tropes and want a highly intense yet deeply comforting escape with a guaranteed happy ending, then this is the drama for you.
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