Don't let this drama pass you by!

I can't understand why I don't see more of this drama in social media. The reason I started was because I was watching Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung e thought "I need to see more of this actress (Shin Se Kyung)" and I saw this drama was on air, and since I like to watch dramas before they finish, I said let's go. But the reason why I'm still watching is because is seriously one of the best dramas I've watched so far.

First thing I have to say so far is that if you're expecting a eventful drama, with major conflicts and romantic triangles, this is not what you're looking for (so far). But the simplicity of this drama is just so endearing you can't just stop watching and waiting for the next episode.

Both ML and FL interactions are quirky and at the same time straightforward and deep. Mi Joo is a hard-working woman who deeply loves her job, seems to not have had a perfect home life and it looks like there aren't much work opportunities, but she doesn't act like a victim of life circumstances, and is strong e realistic. Ki Seon Gyeom to some may seem like a poor rich boy who followed the path his family paved for him and one day decided "screw this", but to me he actually is just a very strong and smart person who decided to transform his family's expectation to something he would also enjoy and when the time came for him to take a stance and make a choice he didn't hesitated (it was not a rebellion out of the blue). His personality is very endearing and his chemistry with the FL is very good too. He may seem aloof at times but is actually very self-conscious and observant.

The second lead couple is also evolving pretty nicely. Seo Dan Ah is also a very strong and driven woman, and also with family issues, especially with her (half?)brothers, and Lee Young Hwa comes to add more funny moments in the show, but is also a hard-working man. I see some drama coming for Dan Ah towards de second-half of the show and I'm expecting Young Hwa to support her.

All four leads are very strong and nice people just dealing with life. For some the show might seem boring and uneventful, but it's just so well written, well directed, the acting is spot on and the visuals very appealing. Highly recommend everyone to watch and give a chance. I'm not very picky so I gave 10/10 for everything because so far nothing turned me off.

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Persevere, people.

I know a lot of people come to this section to evaluate if it's worth it watching based on other's opinions. So I'm gonna give my honest opinion but regardless of that, I think everyone should try to watch at least the first episode, and ideally til the fourth. I'm saying this because I wasn't that excited until episode 4. Also, I'm terrible in giving ratings, so don't trust my grades, just read this. I'll try not to spoil anything.

So let's go.

First, the Story: I'm "relatively" new to the kdrama world, it has been almost a year since I started and even though I've watched over 50 dramas so far, it's mostly from 2016 to 2020, so I haven't watched a lot of classics but based on my experience, this "mafia" related, coming from another country, being essentially and unapologetic on the other side of the law is something new to me. The fact is that Vicenzo is someone who did, does and plans to do illegal things, despite being apparently a good person. I started not that excited because the story didn't caught my attention at first. I guess the whole Babel's Pharmaceuticals issue was not thoroughly explained in the beginning, I had a feeling that they just said "Just know Babel is bad." because the story begins in the middle of the problem, but things became more clear as the story developed (and I got more interested in it). I was surprised by three characters: a death and two revelations. Perhaps I was surprised because as I was not invested, I didn't pay much attention. So even though the first three episodes weren't THAT thrilling, a got really excited in the fourth and I have a really good feeling about it. I know a lot of people are not interested in romance in a drama like this, but I love romance in any kind of drama, so I'm also expecting a good one in this.

Second, the Cast and Acting: starting with Song Joong Ki (Vicenzo), I personally think he is a great actor overall, haven't watch a lot of dramas with him (kind of dropped Descendants of The Sun, though I plan on finishing), but I just finished Arthdal Chronicles, and his acting was amazing in it, so I expected a good job in Vicenzo and I'm not disappointed. I think he's doing an amazing job, even though I guess the writers will make him to be not as ruthless as the first episode led us to believe. I think he's good in portraying emotions, specially in the court flashback scene, we could really see him struggling inside about his mixed emotions; Now on Jun Yeo Bin (Lawyer Hong Cha Young), I not really into those type off exaggerated and loud characters like she is in the beginning, but I do believe she's slowly maturing. I guess she's trying to be someone she's not due something that will later be explained, and has deep unresolved issues to deal with. As I said, I love romance, so I think her personality contrasts with Vicenzo's, therefore I'm expecting a well developed relationship; I guess the whole building squad are there to provide comedy and lightness to the drama, and I always like this type of groups. Extra opinion: I love the Vicenzo and italian Chef interactions and I'm waiting for more.

Third, Music: I didn't really paid attention, so I'm thinking not remarkable? I did notice some italian/opera thing, which I guess fits. Will pay more attention from now on.

Fourth, Rewatch Value: can't say it yet, I'm not really a "rewatch" person, so no opinions on that.

Fifth, Overall: I think it's definitely worth watching, you can ways drop if you don't like it. But I would definitely put in the "worth watching" category. If you trust me and persevere till at least the fourth episode (the best for me so far), I think you won't regret it.

Ps.: I loved the pandemic references, they obviously are not in a pandemic (they just occasionally use masks to hide their faces), but it was mentioned playfully social distancing, quarantine and they checked temperature for a party. I liked that.

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