so underrated. the writing, the dialogue, the characters had so much depth and we discovered each of their very emotional layers episode by episode, sometimes all at once and it is impeccable. very strong characters and portrayed by even stronger, more amazing actors. no dialogue needed to convey any feelings, they would heart wrenchingly be felt in the gait and stride and gaze of the actors and i cannot applaud them enough. incredible, simply incredible.
the story, although got too monotonous for me at a point, the characters and the complexity of their relationships and emotions got me through it. had tissues next to me the whole time. dohwan, sejoeng did so incredible of amount of praise would be enough. such an incredible drama about what a country means for someone, friendship, trust and love and i am at a loss for words. the actors made it for me, did it for me, i knew they were already amazing but oh God this just threw me off my track. all the actors were incredible but i must say that dohwan really outdid himself and stood out for me, portraying such a complex character with such an intensity i often forgot it was a drama and that this isnt dohwan but soen ho, and oh my GOD. wow. soen ho was possibly my favourite character too, so flawed, broken, lonely, afraid and underappreciated. what a role dohwan played and how excellently. omo. im getting emotionally just thinking about it oh no.
the majestic ost made the scenes even more intense than they already were. you could help but feel the chaos and unease of war and battle, that too against your friend. the pain was felt by the writing, the acting (the most) and the ost combined. oof it tugs at my heart everytime i think about it. so upbeat and moving, but carrying such a sadness.
underrated, chronolically underrated, but a must watch for only those who can endure the sheer sadness of the show. incredible, 15/10 for the feels, visuals and emotions. whos gonna pay for my therapy tho because i wont be getting over this anytime soon.