Definitely one of the best dramas I watched for last years, which I nearly missed after reading the synopsis and watching the trailer. Watching the trailer, I thought this show would be cringy, with cheesy elements and silly humor. Luckily, I decided to give it a chance and was hooked already during the first episode. None of my concerns turned out to be true—in fact, quite the opposite. It’s a heartwarming series full of friendship, told with tenderness and humor. The appearance of the ghosts of the deceased is handled with the same tenderness, which ensures that, despite their sometimes eerie appearance, the show never veers into anything remotely resembling cringe, gore or Halloween party. The personal stories of the deceased are deeply moving. Beautifully woven into the story, the motif of Chinese calligraphy, plays also a very important role, not only being stunning ornament.
What I appreciate the most are the nuanced relationships between the main characters, and above all, one of the healthiest and most beautiful mother-son relationships I've ever seen in a series.
The cinematography is excellent, and all the actors deliver professional performances—something that should be the norm, but isn't always a given, especially in some last C-dramas I watched. The main actors exude an unspoken charisma that draws you in.
Usually, I believe that shortening the length of most dramas would improve the plot, but this time, I found myself wishing it were longer, which I think is the best recommendation.