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…
javabeans
My Happy Ending: Well, yay. Not only did I make it to the end, but it’s as if the drama gods heard my plea last week and they recovered a bit of The Drama That Was and landed a pretty good (i.e., appropriate for the drama) ending. Lee Ki-taek, I’m expecting good things for you going forward!
DaebakGrits
Currently covering: Flex x Cop
Wedding Impossible: This one is off to a fun start, and I really enjoy Ah-jung’s characterization. In the first two episodes, I really get a sense of who she is and what she values, and I like that she’s not afraid of communicating her feelings to others — even if it puts a strain on a friendship or paints her in a potentially negative light. That said, in comparison to her, the rest of the characters fall flat for me, but I’m hopeful that will change in the next few episodes.
Captivating the King: Somehow, I’m clinging to the hope that this drama will have a happy ending. It seems improbable, but after all the palace politics Jo Jung-seok’s character has gone through, I want him to find peace — the kind of peace that involves a happily ever after, not death. I will be watching with crossed fingers this weekend.
solstices
Currently covering: Wonderful World
Knight Flower: What a delightfully entertaining show from start to finish! I would’ve watched it all regardless, for Lee Jong-won, but I ended up thoroughly falling for the show’s lovely characters and hilarious hijinks. Tightly executed with characters that were gratifyingly quick on the uptake, the show unabashedly leaned into the campy humor while still grounding its relationships and motivations in earnest sincerity. Honey Lee was undoubtedly the swashbuckling star of the show; I liked that Yeo-hwa was able to leave and live as herself, unbeholden to anyone, before returning entirely on her own terms. Jeong with his smattering of English loanwords and Bi-chan with his mooning over the moonlight masked hero never failed to crack me up, and my soft spot for Park Se-hyun made me love Yeon-seon’s spunkiness even more. And of course, I was already a longtime fan of Lee Jong-won, but he really outdid himself in this show — I’m glad he’s receiving so much love, and I’m looking forward to more outstanding performances from him.
Crime Scene Returns: My favorite variety show ever is finally back!!!! So much nostalgia, from the punny humor to the offbeat characters and of course, everyone’s favorite narrator lady. I love that the original cast are still in top form, and the new additions are keeping up with their eloquence and enthusiastic acting. It may be a little less campy than I remember, but it feels like a satisfying return to form, and I can’t wait for more.
Dramaddictally
Wedding Impossible: Wow, this female lead! She’s funny, brassy, competent, and great at speaking the truth. (Can we be friends?!) Plus, she knows how to do literally everything (ya know, just in case). I haven’t laughed out loud much this year, but this drama has brought on the giggles (I don’t know why, but whenever she accidentally spits water the gag works for me every time). And now that we’ve witnessed the cutesy chemistry between our heroine and her “enemy,” I can’t wait to see where this story goes. I love all three leads (and have been low-key fangirling Kim Do-wan since Start Up and My Roommate is a Gumiho) and the whole vibe just falls together so well in this drama. (Also, 2PM references always appreciated.)