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With episodes 7 and 8, The Atypical Family…

With episodes 7 and 8, The Atypical Family has taken a turn for the better! This episode had many heartwarming scenes that not only informed viewers about Da-hae’s history but also added depth to Da-hae and Gwi-ju’s relationship.Moreover, apart from Dong-hee’s character, which comes across as the least interesting in the show, we understand all the other characters in more detail. For instance, this episode revealed the tension in Man-heum and Song-gu’s relationship, where Man-heum doesn’t trust him enough to tell him the password to the vault. She also takes him for granted, leading Song-gu to seek importance elsewhere.The interactions between the Bok family and the sauna family are another great addition to the storyline. For instance, even though Dong-hee’s character in isolation isn’t anything remarkable, her budding friendship with Grace is quite heartening. Similarly, Hyun-tae and I-na’s new friendship in the episode is another instance of such an interaction.Overall, the episode was quite enjoyable with thoughtful dialogues, entertaining execution, and touching scenes.

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Five Stars

It’s always intriguing how some of the show’s episodes are structured in the form of an event loop. As Gwi-joo frequently revisits the same scene multiple times, each revisit reveals layers of seemingly hidden aspects, adding depth to the plot while simultaneously advancing it. Gwi-joo’s persistent past travels, which he doesn’t seem to have any control over, parallel the late-night overthinking and regrets that many people experience in similar situations. The conceptualization of such a relatable aspect of life in the show makes it unique and amusing.This episode breaks from the con-artist trope as we pass the halfway mark in the series. As we progress, the nuance of the character emerges. For instance, Man-heum’s lack of care towards Soon-gu might explain his frequent visits to the club. On the other hand, the episode hints at a future challenge that’s slowly and steadily approaching Gwi-joo as a result of changes in his power. What this challenge will be and how it will affect the stakeholders involved, especially Da-hae and Gwi-joo’s relationship, is yet to be known.

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