Incredibly Well Written Show

This drama is more plot focused that character focused, and in terms of plot focused dramas, this has to be one of the most tightly, well written plots I have had the pleasure of watching. The story moves along, characters behave believably, neither the bad guys nor good guys act like idiots, information is shared, and when it isn't, the rationales for it not being shared make sense. All in all, this show's plot deserves being taught in any script-writing or show-running classes.

The acting is good all around - again, this show is plot focused, so to an extent you don't expect tour de force performances, but the plot would not move as well if the acting was poor, and thankfully everyone is up to the job in the cast.

All the technical aspects of the show are very good, though the soundtrack, while doing its job, is forgettable. IN terms of re-watch value, the quality of the writing deserves to be savored, but at the same time, a lot of the charm comes in the mysteries unfolding, and once you watch the show, obviously that special thrill is gone. That said, everyone should watch this at least once.

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A Story About Healing

This is my first review on this site, but this show has been so great that I felt it was right to write a review.

PLOT:
This is not a story-driven show, so the plot is just enough to keep everything moving forward, but really it is not what this show is about, so if you like and need a complex plot, this won't be the show for you.

CHARACTERS/ACTING
The heart of the show is the three main characters, Moon Gang-Tae, Moon Sang-Tae, and Ko Mun-Yeong, and their experiences. Each character is vividly written and they all have incredible development during the show. Each is also played beautifully by Kim Soo Hyun, Oh Jung Se, and Seo Ye Ji. The acting and the characters are why this show is so captivating and so emotional (yes, get ready to cry, you will, its guaranteed). Every secondary character is also both well written and well acted.

MUSIC:
The OST is perfectly calibrated to the show, and many of the individual songs are quite lovely.

REWATCH VALUE:
Because this show is character driven, there is really no end to the times you can return to replay your favorite character moments.

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