So, what are we all watching this week?
What kept you reaching for more (or agonizing when there was no more), and what made you want to throw your remote through the screen? Time to weigh in…
DaebakGrits
Today’s Webtoon: As much as I love Daniel Choi, I think I’m firmly on the Ma-eum and Joon-young ship. They complement each other very well, and I hope Joon-young’s little heart flutterings won’t be one-sided. Unfortunately, unless things pick up soon, I suspect Ma-eum will continue to live in her own little world and not exhibit any romantic interest in either of the male leads.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo: Was it the greatest finale in the world? No, but I think it was a fairly satisfying and appropriate wrap-up. The drama was mostly episodic and character driven from the start, so ending the story with minimal fanfare after solving the case of the week was consistent with the rest of the show. And as much as I wanted more — like way more — Woo-young and Jun-ho romance, their love story has always kind of taken a backseat to whatever was going on in the courtroom. So, in my opinion, it makes sense that their reunion was as understated as the rest of their relationship — but I absolutely adored the cat metaphor! If I had any complaints, it’s that I wish they had deviated from the previously mentioned formula and dedicated more time to Woo-young’s mother and brother, whether it was in the final four episodes or just have them featured a little more leading up to the finale. The only loose end that I can think of is the whole feud between Woo-young’s mother and boss, which was never fully explained. Supposedly, a second season is in discussion. I’d love to spend more time with these characters in a second season, but if it never comes to fruition, at least I don’t feel like I left hanging — like a few dramas that shall not be named.
Unit
Currently covering: Poong the Joseon Psychiatrist
It’s Beautiful Now: It was a surprising change to see Hyun-jae being such a mess this week and Mi-rae being the “strong one.” I had a feeling the father will attempt to sacrifice himself by cancelling his adoption, but it was a good thing the grandpa stopped him. Adoption doesn’t make a person less of their adoptive parent’s child, neither does not being put on the biological parent’s family register make them less of the biological child. There were lots of moments I teared up while watching these episodes, and I was grateful for the cousin and his family. Those kids are such a breath of fine distraction. But that preview…
Today’s Webtoon: The PD and artist relationships in this drama remind me of the manager and celeb relationships in Shooting Stars. It’s even the same actor playing a boss in both dramas, although he’s jerk boss here. By the way, is that a love triangle I see on the horizon? I love Choi Daniel but there’s something about Nam Yoon-soo’s dimples and the role reversal of his character and Ma-eum. That box carrying scene and the bicycle scene… that was gold!
Do You Like Brahms?: With Kim Min-jae and Park Eun-bin starring in dramas that I’m currently watching, I took it as the universe’s sign for me to watch them together in one drama. Then I saw Bae Da-bin from It’s Beautiful Now and two other actors from Attorney Woo also in Brahms, and now it feels like my worlds are colliding. Heh. Brahms is such a comforting and relaxing watch, and I enjoy watching classical music performances, so that’s a plus. I also really like Park Eun-bin’s hair in this drama.
Dramaddictally
Currently covering: Big Mouth
When My Love Blooms: I watched an older drama this week — one I picked because I needed a Jinyoung fix after Yumi’s Cells ended. This was quiet and lovely and felt much older than its 2020 air date, but in a good way. I could guess the story beats every step of the way and I think I liked it partly for that reason. The historical protests were incorporated nicely and not just used as a backdrop and the leads were handled with a lot of care. Long story short: I totally cried at the end.