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Thoughts about the last episode

I already wrote an overall review about the full series (You can find it as a review to "Taxi Driver"1), but I wanted to say some things about the finale of the third season in particular.
SPOILER
I read that some people were disappointed in how things were solved for the last case. The story of the last client is really tricky and intense, so seeing that everything get solved with unconventional ways and humor, might look confusing, but I'd like to share my point of view since I actually found it genius.
First of all, I'd like to compliment the production and all the cast and people who worked in this for their bravery. For the finale they chose to dedicate A LOT of minutes of the episode to a character that the public has never seen and they do it to narrate something really important and not so distant from a recent reality: the danger of the martial law
When I understood the direction that the episode was taking I really found it genius, I honestly had chills. All the actors did an amazing job and this case also showed us the deep bond between the characters even when they are separated and don't have a plan to follow from the beginning
About the resolution of the case, I actually think it's so beautiful because I saw in it a reference (even if of course really simplified) to what happened in South Korea in December 2024. I remember reading the news and as an outsider I was so impressed by the union that the citizens showed to defend their freedom.
At that time another thing that really moved me, was seeing how so many different people were gaining courage and strength from music. Seeing everyone standing in the cold, after a long day at work or school, fighting for their rights, waving their lighsticks, putting asides differences and fanwars and singing the same song, shook my heart.
So when I saw in the last episode, all those clients that we've met in previous cases come together to join Elements concert, I felt so moved by the reference. Music and artists can really be a light of hope during uncertain times
Also, talking about Elements case, we can see that Girls' Generation's songs get used more than once and have a deep meaning for the characters (and for example "Into the New World" by Girls' Generation was one of the main songs symbol of the protest)
I found it was a beautiful episode in honor of the korean citizens that keep on protecting their country and their freedom using modern solutions.
I also think the decision to take a lighter approach was to say goodbye to the series and the Taxi Driver family with a smile

I really loved this series, I'm so happy I decided to watch it and to do it till the end. I highly recommend it!

Sorry for my english, it's not my first language

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Watch for the characters, not the plot!

First, I will not talk about the recent controversy happening around this drama, since I am not Korean nor do I know about the intricacies of their history.

Secondly, I think the best thing about this drama are the characters, especially the main leads, and their relationship with each other. If you don’t like rom coms, or don’t like “cheesy and tropey” romance in general, then I fear this story isn’t for you.

Overall, I think the actors did a phenomenal job in portraying their characters. Of course, IU and Byeon Woo Seok are the stars of the show, but the secondary cast shouldn’t be ashamed about their performances either! I didn’t expect to like the duo of secretaries as much as I did honestly, and I even wish they had more screen time in the end. Furthermore, the humor was very spotted on and relied more on comedic timing than in cringe scenes, for my immense pleasure!

Like I said before, the characters are shining in this drama, the development of the romance is delightful (in my humble opinion) and the OST is very fitting too. On the other hand, it’s true that the plot is quite weak, even if I feel like they did the best they could. Because honestly, this is a romcom, and it doesn't pretend to be anything else: it isn’t anything revolutionary, and it contains quite a few tropes that we have already seen in other kdramas. But it still works! Especially because Hui Ju and Yi An felt like they were “real” (as real as they could get considering this is a kdrama about a fake marriage between an heiress and a regent in the 21st century). Each grew within a hostile environment, and they had to adapt in response to that: she’s arrogant and a little bitchy, he’s handsome and composed. But very soon, we realize that they have layers that need peeling so we can reach their inner parts. I feel like they both had in equal measures their moments of weaknesses in front of the other, and so they had to learn and to adapt, and they really became the other comfort in the end. I feel like the development of their relationship was quite natural and organic in this way and I really loved it. Of course, there are moments of cheesiness, of longing stares and shy kisses, but the actors did their best to make it all seem less fabricated and more spontaneous.

I also really loved the fact that they were equally in love with each other, I didn't feel like one was putting so much more effort into their relationship than the other. It felt quite mature in this aspect, and I think Hui Ju did a great job protecting and defending Yi An as best as she could. More importantly, I absolutely adored the "quiet" moments between them, when one was comforting the other and vice versa, away from prying eyes and beyond the riches and glamour. To me it seemed like they truly found solace in each other and it was a joy to witness, even more so than all the "grand" gestures they had to show the world to justify their union .

By contrast, I think the secondary characters could have been better developed. In this regard, the Queen mother, and the prime minister, were a little too “cartoonery” for my taste as they were obviously the main antagonists of this drama. But still the actors were great and again I feel like the script is the only one at fault here: taking the time to properly explore their respective motivations and desires would have been great, even if the viewer can still understand the general plot as it is. I don’t want to spoil too much but they really had the materials to become great and unique characters, for very different reasons. Truthfully, I hope the web novel will explore their characters a little bit more to add some needed lore behind their actions.

The overall plot wasn’t extraordinarily thrilling either, even if some scenes were quite tense and charged emotionally: obviously the viewer knows that our main characters aren’t seriously in danger and yet I was still very entertained until the very end, further proof of the actors’ amazing chemistry. I also agree with some people saying that the whole monarchy thing could have been developed a little further, but still I liked the main leads’ choices in the end, it made sense to me and I’m quite happy with the last episode (even though I feel like there are still some loose ends that weren’t explained, or maybe I missed some details). Again, it was maybe a little rushed concerning the main plot line, but it was nonetheless very satisfying regarding the characters and their relationships. So massive bonus point for that!

With that being said, I am very happy to have watched this kdrama despite its flaws. Give it a chance, you could fall in love with it too!

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warning: a sarcastic review

I really wanted to like Wonderfools. The cast had all the ingredients for a memorable series, but what I got instead was an epic collapse in storytelling.
Watching this drama felt like raising a funny, charming stepchild only to discover eight episodes later that there was a dark psychotic personality hiding underneath the entire time. I kept trying to understand the writers’ intentions. Were we supposed to laugh, cry, feel suspense, then laugh again five minutes later? The show swings emotions around like a drunk DJ changing playlists at a wedding reception.

It wants to be quirky and dark at the same time, almost like Heath Ledger’s Joker wandered into a neighborhood sitcom. The difference is that Ledger’s Joker was brilliantly consistent. Wonderfools has the emotional stability of Batman after three espresso in shots and a nervous breakdown. It wants to Korea’s version of DC’s Suicide Squad.

Slapstick comedy only works when the tone commits to it. The Three Stooges knew exactly what they were. Here, the trio feels more like Dumb and Dumber… and their sister, Dumbest.

And somehow, in only eight episodes, the show still manages to drag while never fully developing anyone. Every character feels assembled from leftover K-drama tropes:
* the guilty grandma with a dark secret
* the handsome Clark Kent drowning in emotional confusion
* villains who are somehow more interesting than the heroes
* and of course, the obligatory cult-like church leader, because apparently Korean dramas now believe every church leader is one sermon away from becoming a supervillain.
* even squeezed a slow-motion scene using Radiohead’s “I’m a Creep…I’m a Weirdo” playing in the background.

But there is a bright side: it’s only eight episodes. And yea the good guys win. But you have to survive the uber-long final two episodes that looked like a scene from Batman vs Superman. This really is turning into a DC comics trope. And if the stars all align, there won’t be a season 2.

Just like Disney mishandled The Perfect Crown, Netflix seems equally determined to turn Korean dramas into disposable content. What happened to the days when dramas made you genuinely feel something long after the ending? Now it’s just emotional fast food, quickly consumed and forgotten before the next algorithm recommendation appears.

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Emotional roller coasters , scary reality

The worthwhile part if you can tank thru this emotional rollercoaster of manipulation , lies , money , power, greed , control , toxicity, bad fatherhood, abuse of all sorts .

The good.
Acting , pairings of kinnporsche, kimchay, vegaspete . Just all the chemistry , ahem scenes , music ost are all amazing.

The bad - some unnecessary drama and lots of tissues and frustrations and anger wanting to just remove all this obstacle
the villians the deaths the lies and misunderstandings are never ending

Will i rewatch it? Ill google the moments. Ill watch the bts. I want the light hearted moments and just the passion and fire.

The hard part of why to not rewatch it?
I started pitying vegas n his situation. I wanted to get justice for those who died unfairly and got killed innocently in crossfire.

Shall not expose the villian. But really cant judge a book by its cover. Dont just listen to words. Watch the consistency in intention.

Its really so scary in real life.

Think the mafia part is only the guns and main / minor family hierachy .

The scenes and cinematography especially (you know what) the timing ,the position is just wow . The atmosphere the team created from angles and shooting and the acting itself is just wow.

Watch it yourself and enjoy. Just be prepared.. its not the typical ride.

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Perception is reality even when it's a poem

Walking to the Moon is a 2022 short film. The actual film was under 8 minutes yet resonated long after. Seen through the eyes of an autistic boy, the world alternated between nightmare and poetry in motion.

Ning An lives with his mother who runs a hair salon. Her boyfriend is derogatory toward him as Ning An is autistic. During a distressing moment, Ning An flees the salon and runs to the ocean.

Much of what transpires in this short film is from Ning An’s perspective, how he sees and experiences the world. A mirror is a window to the moon and ocean. A walk in the surf becomes a dance to the music of the whales and gulls all to the rhythm of the waves. The moon calls to him at the door to the ocean, personified, in a gentle underwater ballet.

This film is ethereal, enigmatic, a song, a dance, and a reminder that everyone sees the world in a deeply personal manner. I suspect viewers will interpret this film that glides between “reality” and “illusion” differently.

“You keep calling me, so I came here.
At the entrance to the deep ocean.
While this moment, ocean and ocean,
I’m here to bring you back.”

19 May 2026

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What an amazing series ("Taxi Driver 1,2,3")

A month has already passed since I finished watching "Taxi Driver 3", but I kept thinking that I needed to write a review, this series really deserves it
Has been some years since I knew about the existence of this series and its success but reading the description of the plot and knowing that it was about revenge, I was afraid that it could be too violent and heavy, so I kept on postponing my watch, even if I was curious.
After watching some series and shows with the actor Lee Je Hoon, I understood that I couldn't ignore this show.
Now that I have finally watched it I can say that yes, of course it's not a light watch since it touches heavy issues and it does it really well (you could get really angry at some evil characters and feel even disgusted for how well everything is portrayed), but it also has funny and heart warming moments and it's definitely worth watching.
I also I think that it's not one of those series that romanticizes violence. As I said before it talks about revenge, so the "good guys" fight and punish too, but it's interesting to see the evolutions of the characters, how they grow and understand better what their ideals are.
While all of this happens, the relationship between the character becomes more clear and it's so natural. I loved all the actors and the main characters really felt like a family (I swear, maybe it's because I watched all 3 seasons one after the other and I spent a lot day in a row "with them", but I really miss them ahah)
The music contributes in creating the perfect atmosphere, at times if makes the adrenaline builds up, other times comfort you or makes you laugh
I saw some people criticize the funny moments, especially in the third series, but I personally appreciated them. There could be some moments that might look absurd, but I think they add a nice charm to the series and really makes you breath when things get too heavy.
I'm really happy and satisfied about this series
It could be a little disappointing to know that actress Esom (prosecutor Kang Hana) could not participate in season 2 and 3, but if you still haven't watched them, please don't make this stop you from continuing the series. I was a little sad too, but I really enjoyed the series from the beginning to the end
I really really recommend it


Sorry for my english, it's not my first language

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Second favorite drama of the year!

This drama got me laughing a lot, but also feeling a lot emotions like sadness and anger. Xiahou Dan is the true main character of the series. His character is what made the drama so good and so sad. He is one of those characters that deserve a happy ending the most.
All actors did great. Plot was also entertaining and great. Ending was PERFECT. There are NOT a lot of dramas with a satisfying ending.

Rewatch value is also extremely high. Very entertaining. And the music hits at the right spots.

My only complaints are Yu Wan Yin's outfits and makeup. Some outfits were phenomenal and some really flopped. They were too modern or did not match her body well, being overdone. Her makeup did not flattering on her either. Most of the time, she looked like she's got pink-eye. But these are small things I disliked, not enough for me to rate it lower.

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Strong cast! ❤️??

Loved the female cast! Not a lot of dramas do strong female characters well and even if they're strong, they always need the male lead to save them. But all female characters had their own thoughts and solved their own problems.
Fan Changyu stayed true to her character and was strong and had her own thoughts, following through with what she wanted. I also loved how Xie Zheng respected her decisions and supported her in what she wanted.
Yu Qian Qian was a very interesting character who did not let others look down on her or mistreat her. I loved her toxic love story, in contrast to the main couple, even if her male co-star was VERY toxic 😂. I was into his look but not his character.
I didn't know how to feel about the grand princess in the beginning, but I came to love her character. She did her best to step out of the constraints that restricted her in order to follow her heart and help with the nation.

For the male cast, what more do I need to say besides 🥵🥵🥵. I was surprised even the uncle was that handsome 😂 Surprisingly, I really liked Sui Yuan Qing. His chemistry with Fan Changyu REALLY stood out to me too. I want them in a drama together 😂

The kids were PHENOMENOL. They acted out their roles so well and I loved their characters very much! I also want another drama about their characters lol.

Negatives:
What made me dock points was due to the ending. The build up was very good but I felt as if the final fight was very meh. Rebellion was very short and the fight was also short with all of them fighting each other at the same time. I also had a big pet peeve, FAN CHANGYU READ THE LETTER IN FRONT OF EVERYONE. Like... that made no sense 😭 She can't even read properly no matter who teaches her. There's no way she learned how to read properly with what little time they had even if the Xie Cheng taught her. That scene really took me out of the story.
Also, what's with the final part of the last episode? They could've just made a special episode out of those scenes instead of cutting the ending short. It felt rushed. I liked it a lot, but it should've been a special episode. I didn't feel satisfied with the ending.
The ending of a drama can make or break a drama for me, no matter how good it is. Sadly, this ending didn't satisfy me. However, I did enjoy the overall plot, guessing who was good or bad, and who was on the Marquis's side.

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no stress quiet fluff with a serious topic

This is no stress quiet fluff with a serious topic.

The age regression stuff was quite worrying when seen in the trailer, but they managed to pull it off really well. I usually don’t like kids in shows but the three girls actually cracked me up all the time!

The show deals with deep and serious topics in a light and colourful atmosphere, which can sometimes be confusing, but is also calming.

It’s interesting to see mental issues being addressed, directly (with Sun) and also as a side topic (with Jee’s OCD). It also deals with the importance of asking for help and the hardship of taking care of loved ones,... So every aspect of mental health issue system is addressed EXCEPT, the professional circle, which is quickly addressed at the beginning but more as a gag than really real help. And that is imo something the show missed, although I do understand that choice in terms of storyline.

Unfortunately, the show still manage to fall into the infinite pit of too easily forgiven moms. And that’s an objective statement. For Plobmek’s, but especially for Sun’s mom, its disappointing to me that a show supposedly dealing seriously with mental health conditions falls back down into overused shortcuts.

Santa is doing great at portraying a 7yo without being cringe (which is a refreshing change from P10L, ngl). He is really outdoing himself performing the switches and Perth is really looking extra good despite the weird outfits they’ve been given. Which by the way really throws me off every time.

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I’m not usually a big fan of horror shows or movies, but this series completely won me over. I just couldn’t take my eyes off the screen, and waiting for the next episode felt like torture. Even though I figured out part of the mystery pretty early on, the show managed to build this addictive tension between science and spirituality, blending crime investigation with dark rituals. That mix gave the story real depth and kept the mystery alive, while putting the characters face-to-face with dilemmas about science/faith, life/death, love/sacrifice.

Pavel and Pooh absolutely nailed their performances. They went way beyond what I expected, if that’s even possible. The forensic side of the plot could’ve been developed a bit better, but honestly, it didn’t take away from the overall impact. I’d highly recommend it.

Now that it’s finally available on Netflix here, I’m enjoying rewatching it all over again 😉

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Not Bad, But Not Good

Perfect Crown starts off quite strong but gradually loses its momentum, ending up as a drama that feels more “okay” than truly memorable. It had potential in its political and palace intrigue setup, but it struggles to keep that same level of engagement throughout its run.

The pacing is one of the main issues. The beginning and early middle episodes are the most engaging parts, but as the story progresses, it starts to feel slower and less interesting. The final episodes in particular don’t carry the same strength as the earlier ones, which makes the ending feel somewhat underwhelming and predictable.

Character development is also quite limited. The protagonist remains largely the same from start to finish, which makes her journey feel flat in terms of growth. Because of that, the emotional impact of her decisions never fully lands. The supporting cast and antagonist are fine and serviceable, with a convincing villain, but none of the characters truly stand out or evolve in a way that feels memorable.

The romance has a promising start, with some decent chemistry and a nice build-up early on, but it gradually loses its spark.

Production-wise, everything is decent but not particularly remarkable. The cinematography is fine, the OST is average, and nothing really stands out as a highlight. The political aspects of the story are handled competently, but they never reach a level that feels truly gripping or impactful.

Overall, Perfect Crown is a drama that starts with potential but slowly loses its strength as it goes on.

Not bad, but not good.

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A splendid drama

It's been a long time since I've seen a good drama. There has been a focus on idol and romance dramas lately with little substance. This one stands above those with it's strong acting and good story.

The early plot introduces the family structure and politics, which reminded me of that standout drama, The Story of Minglan, except the FL in this case is the legitimate daughter who's in a stronger position than Minglan. She's wilful, smart, mature and she understands politics for her young age. Her wilfulness is both to her advantage and to her detriment.

The ML is introduced as a more mysterious character whose motivations are revealed over many episodes. He radiates a formidable presence, exudes a quiet intensity, strength and authority, all of which the FL initially feared. But over time, as he became drawn to her unusual characteristics, she soon realizes that he is more than just dependable.

Due to his sensitive position in court and his relationships with it's powerful members, the ML maneuvers the political tides with care to protect himself, those he cares about and also his own goals. While some dramas would glorify the ML by sending him to war that ends victoriously, the battles for the ML in this drama requires fortitude and wit.

I am halfway through and wishing the ending wasn't coming so soon.

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SKYNANI NEVER LET ME DOWN AHHHHHH

This is their second series together and MY GOD its amazing!!

Ive read a bit of the novel and damn they really stuck to it all and its amazing how the story progress soo nicely
Every action and every plot makes soo much sense to happen due to how the story progress

It ensures that every part of the story doesnt just suddenly come, you can see little hints of things that will be needed to be solved episodes and chapters prior to the incident happening (theres a lot of easter eggs and mysteries you can conspires over hehe 😜)

The whole story was really well put together and really well thought, not just random sub plot put into one series

OVERALL?!?! GO WATCH IT FR YOU GUYS ARE GONNA LOVE IT!!!

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I just finished watching the last episode and the tears haven't dried yet. No show has ever touched me heart like this one. Truly, Love You Teacher is a beautiful masterpiece. I laughed, cried, swooned, and most importantly, loved every single thing about this series. The bg music and songs are so beautiful and well fitting. Every little detail from the characters' clothes to the props and color grading, immaculately added to the theme of the show. I especially love how the plot is unique and fresh, while being informative and heart-touching at the same time. P'Dome did a splendid job in portraying the sensitive topics of age regression, depression and childhood trauma in such a way that is resonates, while being lighthearted at the same time. The acting is top notch as well, from Santa, Perth, and all other cast members. I dived into this series with zero expectations and came out with the bar raised expectationally high. 10/10, definitely recommend. Gmmtv surprised me pleasantly.

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