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…
stroopwafel
Do You Like Brahms: How is this show so good? I just can’t get over how beautiful and charming the story and our protagonists are. It’s always nice seeing introverts centered in a story, and the ways that Joon-young and Song-ah are building a relationship and recognizing their attraction feels pitch perfect. The use of all these tiny, unspoken moments and glances between Joon-young and Song-ah are killing me (in the best way possible).
missvictrix
Currently weecapping: Do You Like Brahms
Alice: I’m not loving the weird romance-y vibes, and I seriously hope we don’t go down that route. How creepy would that be? No mom-adjacent romance, please. *Shudders*
Do You Like Brahms: Does anyone understand what on earth is appealing about Jung-kyung? Because I have yet to see a single positive quality, yet somehow both of her childhood friends are in love with her. I just don’t get it. Our central couple-to-be, on the other hand, is still adorable as can be. I really hope Song-ah learns to stand up for herself more, though, because I hate seeing people constantly demeaning her.
Flower of Evil: At this point, I’m just trying to make it to the finish line. I really don’t like the way the latter half of the drama has gone, so I don’t even know what I want out of the finale anymore, but I have a feeling we’re in for a lot of angst and crying.
selena
Currently recapping: Alice
My Unfamiliar Family: I’m finally done. It was a rocky journey, but the family made it through everything stronger than ever. It saddens me to know that so many misunderstandings created years of bitterness and resentment. Many tears were shed, but I’m left feeling optimistic and am ultimately really happy with how things ended. I desperately needed that time skip to see Jin-sook and Eun-joo in particular at peace with themselves. Chan-hyuk and Eun-hee also got together so naturally. I could watch these two be in love for another 16 episodes, honestly. This show got me thinking more about the lives of my own family members, and all that I don’t know about them. Did anyone else have the urge to get a Hawaiian shirt after watching the final episode?
Do You Like Brahms: Just picked this up because it was so strongly recommended by @missvictrix, haha! Only one episode in but so far, loving the vibes. It’s so soft and understated, and that’s even reflected in the colors of the show itself. Song-ah’s passion for violin is so pure; you can tell that she loves it for the way it makes her feel. She may not have a dream, but she has a passion and I have a feeling that it’s going to get her far. There’s no set path to success, so I hate that her family and her judgemental classmates are always bringing her down. Bring on the sweet and supportive Joon-young!
Record of Youth: It feels refreshing to have so many wonderful, supportive, and kind male leads in dramaland lately. Keep ’em coming, please! Hye-joon and Jung-ha interact with such ease and there’s just something about this pairing that makes me squeal every time they fill my screen.