Spoiler alert!

I watched the series by chance and my enthusiasm grew with each episode.

It really has everything: tension, romance, a well-constructed plot with unpredictable twists, the perfect cast and a great soundtrack.

I saved the last episode specifically to postpone the end a little longer.

Spoiler alert:

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Yesterday the time had come and I sat spellbound and full of expectations before the season finale. And then? I'm so disappointed!!! What kind of unsatisfactory ending is that?!

For me that's everything but a happy ending! ☹

I've seen her as a queen at his side, but no, they're still forced to live in two different worlds for the rest of their lives - with a few weekend trips. That's awful! You can also see her aged hands from time to time, which doesn't even leave room for another thought. Let's summarize: He is king and needs a queen and an heir. If he forgoes it in his world, then he might as well go into her world. She might as well go into his world and visit her dad/friends every now and then. With so many better options, why do you choose such a sad existence when you love yourself?

Other things aren't really conclusive either. After he restores order, everything that previously had to do with the two of them disappears - except for their plant and their memories. Of all things! However, this is not explained. It's just like that. I would be interested to know why exactly that doesn't go away. That is more than crucial.

The role of the little boy playing yo-yo also leaves some question marks. At the end it is shown that he was present more often than one thought. In the scene with Luna he is a child, but at a chronologically earlier point in time he is shown as a teenager and an adult. That makes no sense. It won't be resolved either.

And another question is on my mind... if Lee Gon can travel into the past and influence it, couldn't he have prevented his father's murder? It is later shown that he can not only travel back to this day, but much further.

This series would have had so much potential and instead so many opportunities are wasted ☹ In the end I found some things to be very cheesy (e.g. the scene(s) in the timeless space), but I can handle that. 😃 However, I have to digest the ending itself first.

I know, tastes are different and some of you may have celebrated the ending with satisfaction - because at least she remembers and they can see each other every now and then, but it left me deeply disappointed and with the corners of my mouth turned down.

Actually, there should be clues as to whether there is a happy ending or not - then you can save yourself the trouble of watching. Of course, I realize that this is not possible due to spoilers. But for anyone who doesn't like "non-happy endings", this is really depressing.

To end my post on a positive note: I found Woo Do Hwan really strong in his dual role - that was an unexpected surprise for me. And Lee Jung Jin, who likes to take on the role of the villain (see e.g. The K2), also played his part really convincingly.