The Legend of Blue Sea - reads the title which would like to hint at a probable place or hidden destination. It garners the attention of viewers for mainly 2 reasons the major one being the Lead Casting and the next being a view into the forbidden. Myself being absolutely a first time watcher of Lee Mi Ho, I chose this drama above his much acclaimed BOF for the sole reason that this entices a certain other world forbidden charm.

Taking it right from Episode 1 which started off with a gripping start wherein the viewers are swept off into the storm in the initial minutes, the screenplay easily keeps one praying for the mermaid and hoping nothing goes wrong. As the show progresses on we are introduced to a very suave but shamelessly shrewd Heo Joon Jae. The present introduction of the Mermaid though cute soon turns into a very embarrassing affair as soon as she's meets the lead. Yes it's completely understandable that she's never been on land but even then a few scenarios don't fail to deliver first hand embarrassment to the viewers so much so that one is compelled to close their eyes and let the drama flow by.

The plot does indicate that there's no reason why mermaids can't be better than humans infact they've specified that mermaids tend to do things better than humans, which naturally gives the viewer an assumption that the mermaid society down below is also developed to an extent. It's sort of too gullible and naive to believe there's absolutely no rivalries in the ocean. Wherever there are living beings there exists sort of rules and guidelines and given these are mermaids they must've had some form of common behavioral patterns similar to humans. When mermaids can speak and erase minds it is assumed that this is an era post EVOLUTION of humans and the like which again asks us question why exactly is the poor mermaid shown as an idiot on land. They don't lie, they are simple and straight people yes we agree but it's a little too much of an overshot to make them look uncivilized.

Well that apart it's a delightful ride to see her facing new challenges and learn new things. The journey she imparts on is one that's filled with laughter and love. Lee Min Ho albeit being a little obnoxious comes across as an amazing guy who helps her although he has no idea who she was. The supporting cast are only too entertaining, especially the dorky hacker Tae Oh and the mean/not mean conman Jo Nam Doon. Their roles add in the much needed fun and frolick aspect in the show making one want for more of them with Sim Cheong and sometimes all four of them together.

Finally the Last Episode which left me a little confused and disappointed. Why? There was honestly no need to erase memories of the people around her. How could she do it? and by what authority? Yes being seperated is painful but what is more painful is the choice of remembering someone being snatched away from you. Lee Min Ho bless him is quite clever when he records his memories but the rest? they don't know anything. Tae Oh was snatched away from his secret crush while Nam doon his brotherly love. So not justified.

The series had a potential of being a blockbuster but midway along it's run falls short. The reason? what could've ended in a 16 episode span is purposefully dragged on for another 4 episodes, the stretch becomes only too noticeable to a viewer wishing for them to either drop it or endure the misery. A few shows and dramas feel like there too much time and too less content this is one of them. Maybe a limited run would've done the trick.

Well watch this if your ready for a mediocre drama with lots of fun. Ironic? I know!