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I noticed Cher's posture too! It was so sassy and cute

It's hard to define but chemistry is when there's a sense of excitement or tension when the leads are together, for example they almost look like they want to touch each other even when it's a point in the story where they can't or shouldn't. I don't feel that much chemistry with these leads (though I did love the kiss because Jang Ki Yong can kiss his ass off) but I'm not sure it matters. The story is using the trope of fated love but I don't think that's really what the creators are interested in exploring. Everyone in the drama is broken and needs to heal and the story is more focused on that journey than on romantic love.

It's a 12 episode drama and we're already a third of the way through the run time so no, I don't think it's too soon. I don't think the point is to shock us with a big reveal on his involvement, the story is trying to say something about what it means to save someone and it's not as simple as pulling them out of a literal fire.

I had to block someone here because they kept calling Dahae a whore, disgusting behavior.

Similar to the plot point with the dead wife, I dislike that they made it so Dahae was forced to be a con artist to pay off her father's debt. Why not let the FL start out as a bad person and then evolve into a better person? But then I saw someone on Twitter say that if the drama hadn't included that plot point she was going to drop and that's the attitude the creators are dealing with.

Episode 5 pre-release https://twitter.com/into_jky/status/1791272385771171964

If Dong Hee gets married before Gwiju she gets the building so Grace seduced the boyfriend so Dong Hee wouldn't marry him.

This would be the best plot twist but it ain't happening

These are pretty normal thoughts and feelings for both girls to be having, I didn't see it as hateful though of course it's hurtful for Ina.

I don't think he's going to be able to interact with him directly. I think the show is giving us a clue with Gwiju passing the bouquet to Do Da Hae who is then able to carry the bouquet into the real world. Any interaction he has with his hyung has to be mediated through her

The Bok family is so problematic. Remember when the father says that the mother wants Do Da Hae for the same reason she chose him, she has no family to cause trouble if something goes wrong. That legit gave me chills.

She was definitely in the school and the reason why I know this is because when you see the explosion on the 5th floor it's in color while everything else is black and white. Also they have a quick shot of the storage room on fire and the flames are in color.

I see a lot of people confused about the kiss because they are used to kisses happening when the leads are acknowledging their romantic feelings for each other but in this drama the kiss is a challenge, he's like I know that somehow I'm tangled up with you but I don't trust you so let the games begin.

Also I see a lot of people saying the mother is stupid but she's crazy like a fox, she has powers and senses that the FL is somehow the key to the family regaining everything they've lost, she's not operating out of naivete. If anything the FL should be scared of her because she's legitimately dangerous, that's why Ina is telling her to run away.

I like that this show is so sex positive and shows negotiation and consent without being boring about it. For example, Yoryak asking for another round and Wandee saying yes but next time he wants Yoryak to play with him longer. It's refreshing to see partners asking for what they want and focusing on pleasing each other.

I really wanted to like this show but the good actors can't overcome bad writing and directing. The drama is like a can of warm, flat soda. Dropping after ep 5. Hope Go Kyung Pyo, Kang Han Na and Joo Jong Hyuk get better projects next time.

I found some of the OST composer's music on YouTube and it's just as eerie and interesting as you'd expect https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-JrCrEQ48THyhPzQ3Nvqpg

The first happy memory Gwiju returned to was winning the fish but if the Tumblr theories hold what he was really returning to was Dahae. But it doesn't explain why the little girl was in black and white.

We also have the animated sequence that seems to say that Gwiju's powers won't fully manifest until he joins forces with Dahae. Also, the story about the shape shifting woman seems to allude to her grifting but maybe also is a hint that she has powers too. The mother keeps talking about Dahae's energy and unlike other people I don't think the mother is naive or a sucker.

The Atypical Family is at #6 for Netflix's global top 10 (TV Non-English) with 2 million views this week. Happy this show is getting love even with so many people dragging the FL here and on Reddit.

https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/tv-non-english

I'm not losing my mind over this drama the way most people are but I get why it's a hit. It's simply a show that executes tropes really well with a very appealing cast. Byeon Woo Seok in particular is killing his character. I don't normally go for shows that are this tropey but he's completely selling me on "insanely gorgeous and famous man who is forever in love with his high school crush" and that's a feat because the character as written isn't remotely plausible.

I don't think the family is ignorant. The mother has a gut instinct about Dahae and her role in the family which is accurate despite the scamming. That's why she trusts her even with the warning signs about something shady going on. Her husband trusts Dahae because he follows his wife's lead. Gwiju is drawn to Dahae but he's suspicious of her as well. Dong Hee doesn't trust her or like her. Ina read Dahae's mind so she knows what's up but doesn't really care because she's been neglected by the family for so long. It's also why Ina warned Dahae to run away while she can.

It's my favorite drama of the year so far and definitely one of the most unique dramas I've seen. It's got an unpredictable storyline, really interesting characters and the cinematography and OST are excellent. The acting is on point too.