Wow, where was this show hidden? A sismance-cum-relationship drama with complex characters, grounded storytelling…
Rare are the romances drama that my heart flutter; the initial stages of Mu Sun - Luo Man romance definitely made my heart flutter.
But the drama makes it clear why this romance would never go anywhere. Suave, sophisticated and self-assured, Mu Sun wanted Luo Man only at his terms. Throughout their relationship he brings her close when he pleases, but ignores her when he doesnt want her. He opens up to her only as far as needed to keep her and shuts her out as a default.
The first break in their relationship made sense. The second break I couldn't quite follow Luo Man's thought process. Sure, a Lego set featuring Mu Sun's favourite architect was a rather tone-deaf and dumb gift but why did she feel that it reflected his (poor) idea of her worth? Would a Birkin bag have been the right value? He did put in effort - prepared for a special evening, cooked her a meal etc. So yes, I felt her reaction was a trifle materialistic - perhaps she was influenced by KaiXi standards? Of course, Mu Sun leaving her on read when she texts later was unnecessarily cold and showed her just what he thought of her place in his life. Just because she showed disappointment at HIS idea of a birthday present the relationship wasnt worth saving?
The final blow to the ill-fated relationship was his point blank refusal to visit to her sick dad, even as a friend. This unfortunately undoes his help earlier to get the doc.
To be fair, Mu Sun warns again and again that she wanted more than he could give. So she should have known better, instead of naively believing he would love her truly, that she would be the exception. Alas, the heart is foolish.
Cold, ruthless, selfish - indeed Mu Sun is all that, but I couldn't be in full agreement with Luo Man's tear down of Mu Sun in the last episode. He is after all just a garden variety emotionally unavailable man who wants Luo Man on his terms alone. He is definitely not the disgusting creep Chen Mian was. So why does she call him out for being the same as Chen Mian, and for him using the 'tiny bit of love' he had for her in a calculative way?? What was she referring to? Did the subs miss out or did something from the novel not make it?
Wow, where was this show hidden? A sismance-cum-relationship drama with complex characters, grounded storytelling and phenomenal acting, this drama is a treat.
An entirely woman-centric drama, it examines many of the challenges women face today including the age-old dilemma of trade-offs between career and family. A much debated issue so nothing new, but I still enjoyed how the drama went into this by exploring both Luo Man's insecurities as well as Kai Xi's insecurities.
Luo Man's relationship with Zhou Mu Sun is a classical case being inexorably attracted to a smart, charming but emotionally unavailable man - heart fluttering but never ends well. The actors have fire chemistry and we get real, adult kisses & skinship, though brief. Further thoughts under spoiler.
Kai Xi's tale is the usual one of a woman swallowed by her marriage, and her needing to face reality of her husband's infidelities and reclaiming her life. Zhong Qing Cheng has the simplest philosophy of the three re:relationship. Men are inherently unreliable and untrustworthy so its best to keep away from them. I felt her role was a bit short changed but the drama chose to focus on the plotlines of mature women ig.
I loved Luo Man as a character - she is flawed, spirited, resourceful and fiercely loyal. And loved her fourth wall breaks. I loved loved Gao Ye's acting - so many micro expressions, such an expressive performance. And I was swept away by the charismatic performance of Yuan Hong.
Does the drama have issues? Sure does, some amount of choppiness in narrative flow - plot jumps that leave you confused, playing fast and loose with timelines, and unclear cutbacks between past/future. But nothing that takes away the charm of the drama.
This turned out to be a rather meh watch. The issue for me is that it failed to engage me emotionally. We spend…
1) how does Tae Jung get out of his prison cell during his prison break - he only duplicates the key of the internal gate and 2) how does he come from the isolated island where the games was organized back to Seoul without a single cent or a phone?
This turned out to be a rather meh watch. The issue for me is that it failed to engage me emotionally.
We spend too little time knowing our ML Park Tae Jung before misfortune overtakes him. The first couple of episode do bring a sense of horror and upset at the injustice but the fast pace means one isn't yet invested in the character enough make one feel too much.
The sudden shift to a Squid Game-like setting put me off and pulled me out. The relentless rounds of baddies coming at Tae Joon made it feel some kind of a video game with bosses to beat. It does not help that the ultimate bad guy is written as a caricature with no personality (except a horrid laugh) and a wafer thin back story. And the plot holes(under spoiler) dont help too.
Performances-wise, JCW is decent as usual but the script has very little for him to do complexity wise. Pls watch Worst of Evil for that. DO wasnt bad given what he had.
Overall, a good slick watch to pass time, but no heart - you will feel nothing.
note: i havent watched the original movie nor any of the other similar shows mentioned here
Binged it in 4 days. A must watch ! How can you not adore Hu Man Li ?? A wonderfully written character, Hu Man…
IMO the writers wove it in only as a subplot to emphasize ManLi's resolve to create a life focusing on herself. An FL who shows that men aren't needed to be happy and fulfilled. Which I approve of.
Though I did feel a tiny bit bad for XiaZhou. He unfortunately messes up because he is so scared of losing Man Li. He fails to understand Man Li's needs (just like he didn't for Wu Ya or his clients).
I thought his confession via the annuity policy was very sweet but misplaced. He based it on what Man Li told him about not having someone to lean on. But he failed to realise that she had outgrown this need esp after her ex-husband's betrayal. She did not want to rely on anyone again.
Next, he makes things worse but not listening to her best friend's advice to give her time and space. He gets so anxious about losing her that he forgets her needs and broaches the sensitive topic with her son without her permission or knowledge. Her brutal, ruthless rejection was well deserved. Li Fendou said it the best - when a man appreciates woman, he respects her wishes. Sadly Xiao Zhaou was not mature enough to know this.
But I do think he truly loves her deeply and would remain devoted to her. Unfortunately, Man Li imo does not really see him as a potential partner. She cares for him and values him, given that he stood by her when things were dire but at this stage of her life she wants nothing more. So while the ending was open, I doubt Man Li ever budging. He comes through on his promise though and "clings" to her when he joins Blue Ocean, I personally find this rather sweet & romantic but Man Li may not agree!
How can you not adore Hu Man Li ?? A wonderfully written character, Hu Man Li is a smart, resourceful FL somewhat rare to find in asian dramas. Her never-say-die spirit, cheeky humour, cheerfulness and kindness will make you root for her, even if she is a bit brash.
Sun Li masterfully brings alive this delightful FL. She is simply incredible in the role with expressive body language, just the right touch of dramatic flair and genuine emotions. I was highly taken by her performance.
I saw many comments complaining about the ML but I actually liked XiaoZhao - both the character & the actor. Dong Zi Jian might not have gotten this role with his "uncool" looks had he not been a nepo kid. Having a power couple for parents surely helps (I looked him up after being surprised to see him as a lead given his looks in an industry all about swoon-worthy handsomeness).
But I have to admit - the man can act. He uses his eyes to maximum effect. And he has a lovely bass voice which he also uses to great effect via impactful dialogue delivery.
Onto the character - yes, he was rather annoying in the early episodes when he looks down on ManLi That was deliberate writing. And so it changes with character development - he learns he is an utter failure on his own and it is only when he teams up with ManLi that he is able to see success. I liked that he acknowledges this relatively quickly and is not afraid to say it to her repeatedly. I also liked that the writer keeps Xiao Zhou's character flaws through the end, shows consistency in writing.
The chemistry between the two is among the best I have seen in dramas so far. Their bickering, banter and deeper conversations seemed to show genuine connection.
The drama is very well paced, it never drags with the insurance cases and character arcs balanced nicely. Insurance can be a boring subject, but the drama cleverly uses interesting stories to showcase how insurance can solve not just financial problems but unsaid emotional needs(did china's Insurance industry bankroll the drama?!!).
Both lead characters see growth with loads of life lessons - loved seeing them help each other up from their rock bottom. I liked Man Li's sensitive pragmatic principles to relationships/people, and how she teaches him valuable rules of life.
Was the romance subplot needed? More thoughts under spoiler
I hope people view her current appearance with compassion. She has been battling a serious illness for several years - acute compartment syndrome, which has evidently left its mark
Ahh...this was a waste of time. I read the book first. While that too had issues - primarily far-fetched twisted stuff just for shock value - it built up a suffocating, menacing vibe that left an impression. I remember being disturbed for a while after finishing the book.
But this drama had nothing - all tell no show, no tension, no emotions. Choppy writing and poor direction - just plain bad watch. Spend your time on better dramas.
The two leads do their best to break away from each other but having found peace with each other it proved impossible…
He suffers from a brain injury, causing amnesia - he forgets everything of recent history - the FL, the accident, his relationship with FL, their struggles everything. Its a kind of an open ending as we see that despite he not recognizing her, she tries to connect with him afresh.
Tender Light would have been ideal at 20 episodes. It does not suffer from pointless filler but the pacing is GLACIAL.
As a character driven show the leisurely set up is important, but it feels a little too slow at times.
The drama has a brooding, grim and depressive vibe as it sets up the murder, the context and the characters.
What starts as a straight forward case of self defense turns complicated as the police investigation starts to uncover a tangled web that unravels bit by bit as the drama goes on. Nothing is as it seems and nobody is seems to be saying the truth.The FL's blighted life seems to get even worse with each episode.
We go back and forth in time, tracing characters, relationships and events. We revist the fateful night in stages as more and more things are revealed.
A sense of foreboding and tension keeps building through this while. Most viewers like me would have guessed that Zhao Luo is likely to be the killer wtih Nan Ya covering for him. As the story unfurls, you end up rooting for Luo to get away with it given just how horribly Nan Ya has suffered. But I suspect that no drama that too a Chinese (or Korean one) would allow this to happen, so I am braced for the worst.
The emotional intensity of the drama would have been higher had the chemistry between Nan Ya and Zhao Luo worked. Unfortunately, there is no sizzle, no flicker of deep emotion between them to make the romance work (for me).
Still the actor playing Zhao Luo does an admirable job playing a cool headed but vulnerable youngster deeply in love. I quite enjoyed psychological battle between him and the cop. Oh the performances of the both the main cops were superb.
A real fun watch. I went in thinking it was a thriller, no its like those adventure tales such as Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne.
You are plunged into 1970s Korea and join our leads in a shady mission to bring back ceramic treasures. I loved the motley crowd of characters, each with their quirks, the moral grayness and the sound of different satooris. I enjoyed watching the characters trying to outwit each other at every turn.
The pacing is slow so you are likely to enjoy only if you like dramas that take you along a journey. That said, the last two episodes were banging.
And performances. Whoa. The entire cast- more so the support actors - were simply outstanding.
Excellent watch - brooding, oppressive and dark, you will be enveloped by its its grim vibe. Doubt is a slow paced…
I knew Ha Bin was never going to be the culprit - Asian TV is hardly going to do an Adolescence. the culprit reveal was a pleasant surprise, and it was a nice slow reveal.
I thought there were a few plotholes - How did Kim Sung Hee find Lee Soo Hyun on her own? LSH knew KSH was bad news so she must not have called so how did KSH find her location? Didnt KSH and Joon Tae talk about “not saying what happened to LSH” in an early episode? What was that?
Also - I really rolled my eyes at the discrepancy of the profilers always being the ones to primarily interrogate the suspects/witnesses. Logically wouldnt the detective team in charge handle the questioning, with the profilers doing supplementary interviews to provide critical psychological inputs? Anyway,
My favourite part of the drama were the troubled father - daughter relationship and its resolution. The confrontational scene between them and the closing scene def felt cathartic. Excellent performances - not surprised by Chae Won Bin winning a Baekasang, but I wish Han Seok Gu had won too .
Excellent watch - brooding, oppressive and dark, you will be enveloped by its its grim vibe.
Doubt is a slow paced psychological thriller where we peel various layers of the father-daughter relationship, the entangled relationships of the characters and the crimes themselves. The writing is great as I was kept guessing as to what was going on. The drama does a good job of unveiling the truth, but the last episode felt a bit rushed in places. Outstanding performances by HSK and CWB. And also Kim Jung Jin who plays Choi Young Min.
One big complaint: the BGM, it got so inappropriately loud in the last 4-5 eps. Ruined the vibe.
As a 90s drama it can get frustrating at times but this drama progressed and ended wonderfully. As usual jdoramas…
I unfortunately didnt feel any chemistry between EIji-san and Misa and their love story felt bland. But Naruse kun and Akemi had fantastic chemistry which is why their love story stayed with me.
As a 90s drama it can get frustrating at times but this drama progressed and ended wonderfully. As usual jdoramas make the best marriage-tackling-infidelity dramas. The angst, the guilt, the fight to save family feels realistic and normal. Despite all odds, I was rooting for Naruse-kun & Akemi/Gara - their deep love (thanks to the actors) transcended the screen for me.
Beyond infidelity,it is also the story of Akemi of finding herself and breaking free of societal expectations. Surprisingly even Misa was written well. Rather than a regular OW, she is shown to be a bold yet sensitive character who struggles with the idea of breaking up a family and decides to live her life her way. The actor sadly didnt do her justice imo
What an incredibly adorable drama. I LOVED everything about this.
I loved Miss Kim's fiesty, can-do attitude, Moo Yeol's sweet, warm, good-natured personality, the quirky landlord family, smart but academic Bong Gyu and the softie gangster I loved their endless money making attempts. I loved the love lorn gangster's tragicomic plotline I loved the chemistry and the relationship between the leads - the romance is of true companionship, support and trust, not empty gestures. Eun Jae's emotional anchor was Moo Yeeol - she just didnt know it. Performance wise the FL overdoes it a bit in places but you still end up laughing and rooting for her. I have only seen Jin Hee in melos - but he does comedy so well! He is so cute as Moo Yeol - lovely performance.
Ah, this drama epitomises the true charm of old style kdramas - it has its faultsbut has so much heart, you end up loving the experience. A definite rewatch!
But the drama makes it clear why this romance would never go anywhere. Suave, sophisticated and self-assured, Mu Sun wanted Luo Man only at his terms. Throughout their relationship he brings her close when he pleases, but ignores her when he doesnt want her. He opens up to her only as far as needed to keep her and shuts her out as a default.
The first break in their relationship made sense. The second break I couldn't quite follow Luo Man's thought process. Sure, a Lego set featuring Mu Sun's favourite architect was a rather tone-deaf and dumb gift but why did she feel that it reflected his (poor) idea of her worth? Would a Birkin bag have been the right value? He did put in effort - prepared for a special evening, cooked her a meal etc.
So yes, I felt her reaction was a trifle materialistic - perhaps she was influenced by KaiXi standards? Of course, Mu Sun leaving her on read when she texts later was unnecessarily cold and showed her just what he thought of her place in his life. Just because she showed disappointment at HIS idea of a birthday present the relationship wasnt worth saving?
The final blow to the ill-fated relationship was his point blank refusal to visit to her sick dad, even as a friend. This unfortunately undoes his help earlier to get the doc.
To be fair, Mu Sun warns again and again that she wanted more than he could give. So she should have known better, instead of naively believing he would love her truly, that she would be the exception. Alas, the heart is foolish.
Cold, ruthless, selfish - indeed Mu Sun is all that, but I couldn't be in full agreement with Luo Man's tear down of Mu Sun in the last episode. He is after all just a garden variety emotionally unavailable man who wants Luo Man on his terms alone. He is definitely not the disgusting creep Chen Mian was. So why does she call him out for being the same as Chen Mian, and for him using the 'tiny bit of love' he had for her in a calculative way?? What was she referring to? Did the subs miss out or did something from the novel not make it?
An entirely woman-centric drama, it examines many of the challenges women face today including the age-old dilemma of trade-offs between career and family. A much debated issue so nothing new, but I still enjoyed how the drama went into this by exploring both Luo Man's insecurities as well as Kai Xi's insecurities.
Luo Man's relationship with Zhou Mu Sun is a classical case being inexorably attracted to a smart, charming but emotionally unavailable man - heart fluttering but never ends well. The actors have fire chemistry and we get real, adult kisses & skinship, though brief. Further thoughts under spoiler.
Kai Xi's tale is the usual one of a woman swallowed by her marriage, and her needing to face reality of her husband's infidelities and reclaiming her life. Zhong Qing Cheng has the simplest philosophy of the three re:relationship. Men are inherently unreliable and untrustworthy so its best to keep away from them. I felt her role was a bit short changed but the drama chose to focus on the plotlines of mature women ig.
I loved Luo Man as a character - she is flawed, spirited, resourceful and fiercely loyal. And loved her fourth wall breaks. I loved loved Gao Ye's acting - so many micro expressions, such an expressive performance. And I was swept away by the charismatic performance of Yuan Hong.
Does the drama have issues? Sure does, some amount of choppiness in narrative flow - plot jumps that leave you confused, playing fast and loose with timelines, and unclear cutbacks between past/future. But nothing that takes away the charm of the drama.
We spend too little time knowing our ML Park Tae Jung before misfortune overtakes him. The first couple of episode do bring a sense of horror and upset at the injustice but the fast pace means one isn't yet invested in the character enough make one feel too much.
The sudden shift to a Squid Game-like setting put me off and pulled me out. The relentless rounds of baddies coming at Tae Joon made it feel some kind of a video game with bosses to beat. It does not help that the ultimate bad guy is written as a caricature with no personality (except a horrid laugh) and a wafer thin back story. And the plot holes(under spoiler) dont help too.
Performances-wise, JCW is decent as usual but the script has very little for him to do complexity wise. Pls watch Worst of Evil for that. DO wasnt bad given what he had.
Overall, a good slick watch to pass time, but no heart - you will feel nothing.
note: i havent watched the original movie nor any of the other similar shows mentioned here
Though I did feel a tiny bit bad for XiaZhou. He unfortunately messes up because he is so scared of losing Man Li. He fails to understand Man Li's needs (just like he didn't for Wu Ya or his clients).
I thought his confession via the annuity policy was very sweet but misplaced. He based it on what Man Li told him about not having someone to lean on. But he failed to realise that she had outgrown this need esp after her ex-husband's betrayal. She did not want to rely on anyone again.
Next, he makes things worse but not listening to her best friend's advice to give her time and space. He gets so anxious about losing her that he forgets her needs and broaches the sensitive topic with her son without her permission or knowledge. Her brutal, ruthless rejection was well deserved. Li Fendou said it the best - when a man appreciates woman, he respects her wishes. Sadly Xiao Zhaou was not mature enough to know this.
But I do think he truly loves her deeply and would remain devoted to her. Unfortunately, Man Li imo does not really see him as a potential partner. She cares for him and values him, given that he stood by her when things were dire but at this stage of her life she wants nothing more. So while the ending was open, I doubt Man Li ever budging. He comes through on his promise though and "clings" to her when he joins Blue Ocean, I personally find this rather sweet & romantic but Man Li may not agree!
How can you not adore Hu Man Li ?? A wonderfully written character, Hu Man Li is a smart, resourceful FL somewhat rare to find in asian dramas. Her never-say-die spirit, cheeky humour, cheerfulness and kindness will make you root for her, even if she is a bit brash.
Sun Li masterfully brings alive this delightful FL. She is simply incredible in the role with expressive body language, just the right touch of dramatic flair and genuine emotions. I was highly taken by her performance.
I saw many comments complaining about the ML but I actually liked XiaoZhao - both the character & the actor. Dong Zi Jian might not have gotten this role with his "uncool" looks had he not been a nepo kid. Having a power couple for parents surely helps (I looked him up after being surprised to see him as a lead given his looks in an industry all about swoon-worthy handsomeness).
But I have to admit - the man can act. He uses his eyes to maximum effect. And he has a lovely bass voice which he also uses to great effect via impactful dialogue delivery.
Onto the character - yes, he was rather annoying in the early episodes when he looks down on ManLi That was deliberate writing. And so it changes with character development - he learns he is an utter failure on his own and it is only when he teams up with ManLi that he is able to see success. I liked that he acknowledges this relatively quickly and is not afraid to say it to her repeatedly. I also liked that the writer keeps Xiao Zhou's character flaws through the end, shows consistency in writing.
The chemistry between the two is among the best I have seen in dramas so far. Their bickering, banter and deeper conversations seemed to show genuine connection.
The drama is very well paced, it never drags with the insurance cases and character arcs balanced nicely. Insurance can be a boring subject, but the drama cleverly uses interesting stories to showcase how insurance can solve not just financial problems but unsaid emotional needs(did china's Insurance industry bankroll the drama?!!).
Both lead characters see growth with loads of life lessons - loved seeing them help each other up from their rock bottom. I liked Man Li's sensitive pragmatic principles to relationships/people, and how she teaches him valuable rules of life.
Was the romance subplot needed? More thoughts under spoiler
But this drama had nothing - all tell no show, no tension, no emotions. Choppy writing and poor direction - just plain bad watch. Spend your time on better dramas.
As a character driven show the leisurely set up is important, but it feels a little too slow at times.
The drama has a brooding, grim and depressive vibe as it sets up the murder, the context and the characters.
What starts as a straight forward case of self defense turns complicated as the police investigation starts to uncover a tangled web that unravels bit by bit as the drama goes on. Nothing is as it seems and nobody is seems to be saying the truth.The FL's blighted life seems to get even worse with each episode.
We go back and forth in time, tracing characters, relationships and events. We revist the fateful night in stages as more and more things are revealed.
A sense of foreboding and tension keeps building through this while. Most viewers like me would have guessed that Zhao Luo is likely to be the killer wtih Nan Ya covering for him. As the story unfurls, you end up rooting for Luo to get away with it given just how horribly Nan Ya has suffered. But I suspect that no drama that too a Chinese (or Korean one) would allow this to happen, so I am braced for the worst.
The emotional intensity of the drama would have been higher had the chemistry between Nan Ya and Zhao Luo worked. Unfortunately, there is no sizzle, no flicker of deep emotion between them to make the romance work (for me).
Still the actor playing Zhao Luo does an admirable job playing a cool headed but vulnerable youngster deeply in love. I quite enjoyed psychological battle between him and the cop. Oh the performances of the both the main cops were superb.
I will add my final notes once done.
You are plunged into 1970s Korea and join our leads in a shady mission to bring back ceramic treasures. I loved the motley crowd of characters, each with their quirks, the moral grayness and the sound of different satooris. I enjoyed watching the characters trying to outwit each other at every turn.
The pacing is slow so you are likely to enjoy only if you like dramas that take you along a journey. That said, the last two episodes were banging.
And performances. Whoa. The entire cast- more so the support actors - were simply outstanding.
I thought there were a few plotholes -
How did Kim Sung Hee find Lee Soo Hyun on her own? LSH knew KSH was bad news so she must not have called so how did KSH find her location?
Didnt KSH and Joon Tae talk about “not saying what happened to LSH” in an early episode? What was that?
Also - I really rolled my eyes at the discrepancy of the profilers always being the ones to primarily interrogate the suspects/witnesses. Logically wouldnt the detective team in charge handle the questioning, with the profilers doing supplementary interviews to provide critical psychological inputs?
Anyway,
My favourite part of the drama were the troubled father - daughter relationship and its resolution. The confrontational scene between them and the closing scene def felt cathartic. Excellent performances - not surprised by Chae Won Bin winning a Baekasang, but I wish Han Seok Gu had won too .
Doubt is a slow paced psychological thriller where we peel various layers of the father-daughter relationship, the entangled relationships of the characters and the crimes themselves.
The writing is great as I was kept guessing as to what was going on. The drama does a good job of unveiling the truth, but the last episode felt a bit rushed in places. Outstanding performances by HSK and CWB. And also Kim Jung Jin who plays Choi Young Min.
One big complaint: the BGM, it got so inappropriately loud in the last 4-5 eps. Ruined the vibe.
Few more thoughts under spoiler
As usual jdoramas make the best marriage-tackling-infidelity dramas. The angst, the guilt, the fight to save family feels realistic and normal. Despite all odds, I was rooting for Naruse-kun & Akemi/Gara - their deep love (thanks to the actors) transcended the screen for me.
Beyond infidelity,it is also the story of Akemi of finding herself and breaking free of societal expectations. Surprisingly even Misa was written well. Rather than a regular OW, she is shown to be a bold yet sensitive character who struggles with the idea of breaking up a family and decides to live her life her way. The actor sadly didnt do her justice imo
Lovely watch on the whole, despite its flaws.
I loved Miss Kim's fiesty, can-do attitude, Moo Yeol's sweet, warm, good-natured personality, the quirky landlord family, smart but academic Bong Gyu and the softie gangster
I loved their endless money making attempts.
I loved the love lorn gangster's tragicomic plotline
I loved the chemistry and the relationship between the leads - the romance is of true companionship, support and trust, not empty gestures. Eun Jae's emotional anchor was Moo Yeeol - she just didnt know it.
Performance wise the FL overdoes it a bit in places but you still end up laughing and rooting for her. I have only seen Jin Hee in melos - but he does comedy so well! He is so cute as Moo Yeol - lovely performance.
Ah, this drama epitomises the true charm of old style kdramas - it has its faultsbut has so much heart, you end up loving the experience. A definite rewatch!