kdramakitty
This is the best time-travel show I've ever seen. Not because the time-travel is particularly unique itself or because it produces some truly jaw-dropping plot twists, but because it is used in such a meaningful and thoughtful way. The time travel is a plot device, sure, but it also builds the relationships and creates levels of depth and meaning to events. That's probably an aspect of why this show feels so grounded and real in the midst of a very sci-fi/fantasy premise. What matters is not just how the time travel works, but the effects it produces and how it affects the characters.
Everything matters in this story. Not just because of how it relates to the plot and mysteries, but because everything affects the characters. And the characters, in turn, have varying interpretations and reactions to events. The characters are complicated, but not in a conventional TV show way where they have complicated backstories that explain their present actions. They're complicated because real people are complicated. We all accidentally say stupid things, let our emotions get the best of us and cloud our judgement, we fear rejection, we lie not with evil intent but because we don't want to hurt people's feelings. The premise itself is pure fantasy, but the characters themselves feel real, so the story itself becomes that much more potent and powerful. Your heart hurts for the characters not only because of the situation that they're in, but because they feel like real people so their emotions feel that much more authentic.
This show subverted my expectations, not by throwing unexpected plot twists in but by surprising me with how meaningful and thoughtful everything was. Don't get me wrong, the plot does twist and turn, but ultimately what makes this show great is the way it impresses you with how well-crafted the story is, how interesting the characters are, how thoughtfully the time-travel is used, and how perfect the ending is. This is very justifiably being called one of the best dramas of 2020, and despite how early in the year it is, I do think this title will last.
What on earth am I supposed to watch after this?!?! I feel like ruined for watching any other show, my expectations are too high now.
Also I wrote a silly summary of this show on my blog: https://kdramakitty.tumblr.com/post/612309126870106112
Everything matters in this story. Not just because of how it relates to the plot and mysteries, but because everything affects the characters. And the characters, in turn, have varying interpretations and reactions to events. The characters are complicated, but not in a conventional TV show way where they have complicated backstories that explain their present actions. They're complicated because real people are complicated. We all accidentally say stupid things, let our emotions get the best of us and cloud our judgement, we fear rejection, we lie not with evil intent but because we don't want to hurt people's feelings. The premise itself is pure fantasy, but the characters themselves feel real, so the story itself becomes that much more potent and powerful. Your heart hurts for the characters not only because of the situation that they're in, but because they feel like real people so their emotions feel that much more authentic.
This show subverted my expectations, not by throwing unexpected plot twists in but by surprising me with how meaningful and thoughtful everything was. Don't get me wrong, the plot does twist and turn, but ultimately what makes this show great is the way it impresses you with how well-crafted the story is, how interesting the characters are, how thoughtfully the time-travel is used, and how perfect the ending is. This is very justifiably being called one of the best dramas of 2020, and despite how early in the year it is, I do think this title will last.
What on earth am I supposed to watch after this?!?! I feel like ruined for watching any other show, my expectations are too high now.
Also I wrote a silly summary of this show on my blog: https://kdramakitty.tumblr.com/post/612309126870106112
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