Iam sorry but sometimes i really don't understand what is inside MDLers's heads.On what base and which criteria make them rate Dramas.

When you decide to watch a Drama,you read the synopsis,check the Cast,the Genres and the Tags.If you like any, or better all of them,you go for it.And the optional is to watch 1 or 2 episodes to make sure you like it or not.
So after,you quit or continue watching.If you don't like it just don't start/continue watching.Is that simple.
And for Fk's sake,save your stars for Rom-coms!Just to be clear,there is nothing wrong with Rom-coms.Is just me not into.
And definetely i will never rate any too low just because iam not into the Romance Genre.That was a personal comment,please no offense guys.

So back to the Drama.

I don't have much to write.
Production was excellent.Settings,sceneries,props,costumes.Nicely done.I loved the vibes from the different decades. All the meticulous details shows that they take their job seriously.
Direction,cinematography and Music.Nothing to complain about.Don't forget to check"Show Down" one of the main OSTs.

The Cast!Oh my!Stellar cast.For that only deserves a rate above 8!
Brilliant performances from everyone.Even the secondary characters were too good!
As for Choi Min Shik's acting..It will be a blasphemy to make any comment about it!This man is a Legend!

Story is engaging,characters are very interesting and the dialogues are pretty realistic.
I've read complaints about the flashbacks.Personally i loved every bit of those flashbacks.Was the best way to show us our main lead's past,story,connections and bonds.
Also the pace(another round of complaints about it)was just fine to me.Is a story which needs its time to unwrap and i've enjoyed every single episode.Never felt it was dragged.

Too much fuss because Big Bet is split into 2 Seasons.
Iam a binge-watcher.
I started watching S1 right after S2 has ended and the Eng subs were out.I did the same with "Island" & "Glory"
There are too many good dramas to watch while waiting for S2 and the in-between period was actually too short so i don't get all the nagging.

Iam writing all these because the 7,5 Rate most likely will prevent future watchers from giving Big Bet a chance,and this is a shame.
Of course everyone has his own opinion,tastes and preferences.And i respect all.
But in this platform we have the power (and the freedom)to write our opinions and to rate Dramas,accordingly.Please do not over use this power just cause you can.Giving low rates without a plausible ground is not cool.Generally speaking.

So,right now iam going to start S2 and iam pretty sure i will like it,equally.