Cliche done right

Cold and possessive male lead with a mysterious past , check
Cute and silent female lead with a trauma , check

This has to be one of the best dramas of 2024. With such a strong start, it captivates you and keeps you on the edge.
Marriage of convenience , childhood acquaintances, estranged couple, ... these tropes were executed in a way they didn't feel cringy and further added to the plot. If you want to relive your wattpad days , its for you.

The acting, the plot, the chemistry ,the cinematography , pacing, dialogues, twists and attention to detail were so well done. The acting of not only the leads but also the supporting cast , especially the real Baek Sa-Eon amazingly done. From what you can expect from a romance thriller kdrama, it delivers. In most of the parts, there is nothing unnecessary and the plot flows seemlessly . The romance scenes also served.

Not to mention the OSTs , so beautiful . See the light has become one of my favourites.

It did a good job for most of the part . The start was impeccable . We get a couple who have been married for 3 years but just for name's sake , the male lead having liked the fl since the beginning and them slowly getting to know each other as they face problems that threatens their very being. We get angst, tension and intensity which dissipates in the later episodes. As we transition to the last few eps, they were a little underwhelming compared to the rest of the initial parts and becomes a little over dramatic and random , doing absolutely nothing to the plot . The logic flies out . But the ending make up for it so ...

Special mention to the second lead couple . They stole my heart . Their dynamic was fun and natural . I wish we had gotten more of them.

I am giving it a 9 for the overall job it did ,overlooking some subplots (*cough* argan *cough*) and for the terrific start.

If you love cliches that give you the feels , jump straight into it.

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A drama with good potential

The drama started on a good note, the premise was exciting and the chemistry between the characters was undeniable. All the actors do a phenomenal job in pulling us in. The dynamics of not only the lead couple but the second leads and the family made the drama all the more endearing. More than the typical rom com , it leans more towards slice of life. It delves into the lives of the leads , what they went through , their relationship with friends and family. It was good to see other side characters' lives as well . The childhood best friend to lovers trope was done well but I needed more tension and angst. The second couple was my favourite. They were the reason I continued with the series. In the end it became a little bland. Nonetheless, it is one of the good dramas of this year.

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An enjoyable experience

I was very excited for the series. The first season did such an amazing job in setting the historical background and incorporated the story in it. This season takes place in modern times , a little unexpected honestly . I personally would have preferred if they continued the events in the past. But they managed to tie the story to the present very well. The chemistry didn't disappoint and I enjoyed the thrill and fights though the dialogues seemed a bit draggy. It was going well until the last episode. The last episode felt rushed and their victory didn't feel like one cuz it happened so fast . I get what they were trying to go for but it was a little disappointing. The open ending didn't do it for me. After all her efforts and struggle, chae-ok deserved better. I would have loved to know how they lived when it was all over. Overall , I liked it and it was good as a one time watch.
The acting is top-notch (well its Park Seo Joon)and the action lovers will certainly enjoy it.

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