al2000
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Ultimately satisfying, although there's some not great stuff in the middle
Love and Redemption deals with many of the same issues that are present in other dramas of the same genre, namely fate, curses and undying love; but I think it does it in an ultimately kinder way (even if it doesn't always seem like it while watching) and with a somewhat more contemplative bent.
This is a love story first and foremost, and as far as love stories go it's quite good. There are draggy parts and repetitive parts, but these things pop up in all of these types of dramas so it comes with the territory. I do get tired of watching the male lead vomit blood, but there are worse sins a drama could commit than that.
Ultimately, I really loved the female lead (even if she was unnecessarily ditzy sometimes). We never once forgot while watching that she is incredibly powerful, and even when she's making mistakes or having problems, it usually comes from her not fully have context or understanding of what her path ahead should be, rather than her powers being unavailable to her. Many times we watch her just kick ass with no remorse, and her rage is one of the most powerful things in the universe. I actually really loved that. She is a warrior, no ifs or buts.
Their romance has trials and tribulations but I kept rooting for them throughout. They have great chemistry and have a real sincerity that I think helps when some of the plot shenanigans are getting overwhelming. Also, their dynamic is on the whole I think quite healthy, which is nice.
The ending was also very satisfying. I loved that no one died. It wasn't about vanquishing the great evil, but rather, about recovering your heart and realizing you were wrong and owning up to your mistakes. Really, the whole drama criticized the idea that all demons are evil and all mortals are good, which has often seemed far too simplistic for me. I was very pleased with the ending, because it actually delivered me something with intention, rather than just slapping together a conflict resolution, giving me a kiss scene and calling it a day.
Overall, worth your time. Not perfect, but worth your time.
This is a love story first and foremost, and as far as love stories go it's quite good. There are draggy parts and repetitive parts, but these things pop up in all of these types of dramas so it comes with the territory. I do get tired of watching the male lead vomit blood, but there are worse sins a drama could commit than that.
Ultimately, I really loved the female lead (even if she was unnecessarily ditzy sometimes). We never once forgot while watching that she is incredibly powerful, and even when she's making mistakes or having problems, it usually comes from her not fully have context or understanding of what her path ahead should be, rather than her powers being unavailable to her. Many times we watch her just kick ass with no remorse, and her rage is one of the most powerful things in the universe. I actually really loved that. She is a warrior, no ifs or buts.
Their romance has trials and tribulations but I kept rooting for them throughout. They have great chemistry and have a real sincerity that I think helps when some of the plot shenanigans are getting overwhelming. Also, their dynamic is on the whole I think quite healthy, which is nice.
The ending was also very satisfying. I loved that no one died. It wasn't about vanquishing the great evil, but rather, about recovering your heart and realizing you were wrong and owning up to your mistakes. Really, the whole drama criticized the idea that all demons are evil and all mortals are good, which has often seemed far too simplistic for me. I was very pleased with the ending, because it actually delivered me something with intention, rather than just slapping together a conflict resolution, giving me a kiss scene and calling it a day.
Overall, worth your time. Not perfect, but worth your time.
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