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…
missvictrix
Currently covering: One Dollar Lawyer
Curtain Call: Oh, I really liked this! Granted I was predisposed to like it for a myriad of reasons, but I really liked how they handled what was really a massive amount of scene-setting and character introductions — it came off as quite well-executed to me. We might not know everything, but we’ve learned a lot about our main siblings’ position in their family, and the stage is set and ready to go for our actor to arrive. Tangential though he was, I particularly liked the introduction of Kwon Sang-woo’s character. Way to tell us basically everything we need to know about him in two scenes, and raise our interest for more. I could go on, but instead I’ll just say how much I’m looking forward to more of this drama, and seeing how the order is disturbed with our grandson and his wife hitting the scene.
DaebakGrits
Currently covering: Behind Every Star
Alchemy of Souls: Welp, I binged the rest of Alchemy of Souls, and now I’m over here twiddling my thumbs while I wait for more episodes to air. That ending was such a cruel way to leave us hanging, but on the bright side, we don’t have to wait long!
solstices
Currently covering: The Golden Spoon
Seasons of Blossom: What a heartfelt end to a beautifully heartrending show. The moment Ha-min reappeared for that final moment of reconciliation and closure, I started sobbing and just couldn’t stop. The lines in that scene were so poetic, being both hopeful and heartbreaking in their sincerity. Ha-min’s absence has been so palpable the last few episodes, and I love the directorial decision of keeping him off the screen so that we feel So-mang’s loss as keenly as she did. This drama reinforced why I love Seo Ji-hoon and So Ju-yeon so much — their compelling portrayals tugged on my heartstrings countless times. I thought the show ended on a fitting note, in line with how sensitive and respectful it’s been in handling such a heavy topic. We can’t change the past, but we can be grateful for what it’s given us, bid it a sincere goodbye, and continue walking forward.
Transit Love 2: And it’s over! I couldn’t be more proud of Hae-eun — her arc has been so empowering, and it was wonderful to watch her blossom into a more radiant and confident version of herself. It must have taken a lot of courage to take that first step forward, away from the past, which makes me admire her even more for her resilience. She’s finally choosing happiness, which means putting herself first at long last, and I wish her all the joy and warmth she deserves. Also, shoutout to Hyun-gyu for that Fullmetal Alchemist pickup line, LOL — I love that Na-eon actually took his advice and went through with it, thoroughly amusing Tae-i! This season shone because of how deeply the cast bonded, and I found their friendships the most compelling and heartwarming part of the show.
Daddy in Wonderland: I caught the Welcome Daehakro online stream of this musical, and it was an enjoyable watch! Alice in Wonderland is one of my favorite tales, and I loved how it was incorporated into the story. The musical numbers sung by the Wonderland characters were so quirky and dreamlike, nicely juxtaposing them against the sober reality that Joo-young and Byung-sam were facing. Their father-daughter journey to reconciliation and healing brought me to tears several times; the emotional beats resonated deeply, and there were numerous lines and lyrics that touched my heart.
Unit
Currently covering: Love in Contract, May I Help You
Mental Coach Jegal: I’m still salty about the addition of the very unnecessary love line at the end, and even Coach Oh finally getting his comeuppance didn’t do much to cheer me up. But I really enjoyed the scenes of the athletes in the Olympics village, and the No Medal Club friendship. Those were my favorite parts of the drama.
PS: Mu-gyeol deserved better.
Curtain Call: Once they left the North and moved to the present day storyline, a part of me mentally checked out. I spent this first week’s episodes matching faces I recognized from Crash Landing of You, and being tempted to rewatch Kings 2 Hearts for more of Ha Ji-won’s Northern accent. Plot wise, it doesn’t really do much for me and maybe it’s because I haven’t emotionally connected to the drama yet.