Non so da dove cominciare.
La storia parte abbastanza bene e mi è piaciuta, ma ad una certa cala drasticamente.1) La parte medica è forse l'unico punto che parte male quasi fin da subito e tale rimane per tutta la durata siccome tutti quelli che si fanno male o stanno male vengono curati (anche in ospedale) con la stessa identica medicina. Per il resto non c'è pressochè nulla.
2) Le scene in cui si presta la squadra di soccorso sono persistenti ma dalla seconda parte del drama iniziano a irritarmi perchè la parte clou di tutta l'azione viene tagliata di netto e improvvisamente siamo già in ospedale e non sappiamo neanche come ci siamo arrivati.
3) La squadra di soccorso è una delle due uniche cose che salvo dell'intera opera. Funziona bene ed ogni personaggio è ben caratterizzato, ben sviluppato e soprattutto calcolato.
4) L'altra cosa che salvo è la coppia secondaria di cui fa parte la sorella del protagonista: fosse stata basata su di loro la storia sarebbe stata il massimo e avrebbe avuto un voto decisamente più alto. Ho amato tutto di loro. Ringrazio che abbia avuto tanto spazio!
5) La storia d'amore principale è...ehm...malata? Diciamo che il ml non sembra proprio un bel personaggio e non è di sicuro una persona su cui farei affidamento; ho avvertito più volte sventolare una bandiera rossa. Ammetto di aver cercato dirmi che fosse un personaggio un po' diverso, che dovesse maturare e invece sono sbattuta contro la realtà. Non è una bella persona. Inoltre la sua "retro storia" è talmente importante che magicamente appare e scompare come meglio viene al drama, tant'è che alla fine non mi interessava come sarebbe finita e ho scelto di droppare la visione.
6) Delusione più totale per Janice Wu. Per tutta l'opera ho avuto l'impressione che fosse annoiata e recitasse perchè obbligata. Se invece è proprio così che doveva risultare il fl, beh bello schifo.
Ci ho sperato fino in fondo ma evidentemente potevo abbandonarlo anche prima.
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Senza infamia e senza lode, ma che riesce a smarcarsi un poco dalle mille altre serie simili
Serie senza infamia e senza lode, simile a mille altri drama made in Cina, ma che - dovendo scegliere - consiglierei di guardare rispetto appunto a molti altri. Niente di originale, se siete a caccia di un buon romance mettete in conto un'evoluzione davvero davvero lenta della love story - cliché di queste serie da 40/50 episodi - per cui armatevi di santa pazienza e non aspettatevi una chimica stratosferica tra i personaggi.Anche l'ambientazione non si discosta dagli stereotipi, quindi abbiamo i personaggi principali come sempre in ambito giuridico (avvocati/procuratori), vertice aziendale (CEO/AD/Presidente), medico, forze dell'ordine/militare. Gira e rigira il bacino di provenienza è sempre lo stesso. Quindi qui abbiamo un avvocato e una dottoressa, i conti tornano.
Due i motivi che la fanno emergere rispetto alla massa di produzioni simili:
1) la caratterizzazione dei protagonisti: per assurdo, può non fare impazzire, ma almeno non li ho dimenticati a serie finita confondendoli tra i mille protagonisti di altre serie. Li ho addirittura battezzati con dei soprannomi, indi per cui abbiamo "ossicino" (va bene nei panni dell'avvocato, ma per la squadra di soccorso la sua struttura mingherlina era davvero un po' poco credibile, soprattutto per le peripezie che compie in alcune scene di salvataggio) e "mai una gioia" (di certo la FL meno sorridente della storia, anche in linea con quella che viene presentata come la sua storia pregressa, per carità, ma di certo salta all'occhio l'espressione perennemente priva di una qualsiasi scintilla di gioia e vitalità). Lui, inoltre, sfodera nei confronti della sorella un atteggiamento pressante e asfissiante da vecchia perpetua. Non sono i classici protagonisti, insomma. E forse questo loro tratteggio che li disegna in modo meno perfetto li rende contemporaneamente più riconoscibili e caratteristici.
2) il pairing secondario dato dalla sorella muta e il soccorritore/corriere: coppia interessante e ben strutturata, nei blocchi di episodi in cui l'evoluzione tra i protagonisti soffriva fasi di stallo questi due personaggi secondari erano una sorta di boccata d'aria fresca.
Riassumendo, non una visione sensazionale, ma se siete dell'umore per una lunga serie, una commedia con una punta di romanticismo e una punta di azione, allora tra le tantissime proposte in rete, darei una chance a questa.
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Beautiful and rare story about Humanity, Character growth and Forgiveness.......
LCR can be summed up as “The world is better because of you” This is not a fluffy romance drama and required a mature audience to unravel this beautiful story about humanity. LCR story is adapted from China Blue Sky Rescues volunteer including its rescue scenes. It portrayed different aspects of humanity through 6 main characters and their actions not always what audience wants to see…but happening around us…. It is a rare touching story of the real Hero in our world.The drama tells the growth of 6 different people, all live in their own worlds some with dark past/traumas, whom received kindness through rescue and overcoming their own pasts/struggles to become light for others through rescue….
In the Mv songs…”When the world did not give me a good start”…That’s how our Leads childhood stories begin…both are orphans victims of natural disaster….and grew up taking different paths to patch their traumas….One savvy successful cunning lawyer and one smart, cautious cold doctor who close herself to outside world….As their not so great start begin, it took many twists and turn before they got together and when they did…one big revelations during their childhood trauma is unravelled (a huge surprise) that lead to their love struggle…..one that need a huge courage to overcome….
You all start with hating LB and boy how much I love him at the end despite all many tragic events he went through for being real, brave, courageous, kind, smart and forgiving…..LB is a true warrior…
We have 2nd couple who are big sweethearts and the 3rd ones that well can do with less screen time.
LCR showed a dozen + amazing rescue scenes. My favs are the earthquake, mudslide, and cave, some channeling Hollywood production…. Finale Glacier rescue is Epic, movie texture quality and cinematography and one that I did not think C Drama is capable of making such a harrowing scenes…
Acting:
Lyx a season actor he showed all aspects of LB multi-faceted traits eloquently, vivid, delicate and detailed. His ability to deduce the state of his character is thoughtful and accurate. In the last Finale rescue, he blown me away with one of the best acting I’ve seen in C drama and I just witness the explosive growth of this talented actor. ……..Hat’s off to Lyx for performing many dangerous stunts himself.
My first WQ full drama. I like her takes as cold doctor. She is truly an underrated actress with solid acting skill. Most support actors are good, only a few weakling…
All 6 main characters are original voice and they are all good, but especially LYX....This rare in C drama....
OST: I keep looping it and how the narration really fits this story of growth….not able to FF the opening song and ending song each time....
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Flawed Characters You Will Learn to Appreciate (Updated Review after Finale)
Most dramas start off with the notion of a perfect lead, with a personality and qualities that the viewers can admire. Well, not this truly underrated show.Centered around civilians who were part of a volunteer rescue squad, Light Chaser Rescue focused on character depth instead of likability, which made it much more interesting for me.
One of the show's strongest points is the way it executed the stunts, the rescue scenes and the cinematography. The camerawork created the realism that drew me in completely and I cannot help but be immersed in the moments. It was indeed an emotional roller coaster ride with the different types of rescues and most had me watching with trepidation!
Add to that the unexpected plot twists, when revealed, were simply shocking, the result was a story that kept me engaged from start to finish. Throughout the series, I have already stressed, cried and rejoiced so much with the characters.
The show scored points with dynamic realistic characters who were shades of gray, who at times struggled with their actions and made bad decisions in the heat of the moment. Depending on whose viewpoints, it was not always clear if they were doing the right thing or what the right thing even is.
The main leads came off as confident powerhouses at work, Luo Ben as a brilliant lawyer and Zhan Yan, a gifted doctor. However, as their lives collided, we quickly recognize that both characters were flawed. Their internal struggles became obvious as the story delved further into their past, the tragic events that shaped a fundamental level of their personalities.
In addition, other characters with their own demons to face, and romance between different couples added flavor to the story. Romance-wise, there was the calm, restrained and mature love between the main leads. The comfortable steady kind of relationship that I appreciated. There was the second couple that delighted many with how they overcome challenges to stay together and a third couple who did nothing but irritated me with their rash, impulsive, entitled spoilt love. That said, there were viewers who liked them too.
As the show moved forward, it also built the viewers’ empathy for our two leads. The more we find out why they were the way they were, the more we understood them including their arrogance and aloofness that put us off at first. Still, many viewers would find both characters frustrating at different points of the story, especially in their interactions with their families and with each other.
However, the beauty of having such multi-dimensional characters was that the show engaged different viewers with various opinions. Along with many commentors, I was often torn between ranting against our main couple and feeling empathy for them. Ultimately though, Luo Ben's character development was the most well-written and he very quickly became a ML that impressed many. As for our FL, even though I felt that Zhan Yan's emotional development could have been better, the character was very consistent. I liked her but at the same time felt that she could have shown less restraint and be more human-like. Towards the end of the show, she became quite flat, too passive.
Acting-wise, I have nothing but praises for the leads. Both Luo Yun Xi and Janice Wu impressed with their quiet intensity and ability to emote so much with the smallest expressions. I first watched them together in “My Sunshine” and even then, they had great chemistry. They have certainly earned their reputations as excellent actors and in this show, they truly become their characters. Luo Yun Xi is amazing and I still cannot get over the fact that he did almost all of his stunts. Dramas come and dramas go but his performance was above and beyond.
To top it off, I love Liu Yu Ning’s Chasing the Light, the ending song. It has been instrumental in shaping some of the memorable scenes for me. The opening song, sung by Liu Duan Duan is also good and reflects the hopeful aspiring tone of the underlying heroic theme throughout the show.
Overall
I do recommend that you try this drama out and see for yourself.
The show did a great job showcasing the layers of different relationships.Thematically for me, it is a show that encapsulated life in many aspects and topics. It touched upon self-identity and personal growth, love (romantic and familial), respect and loyalty (to self, family, friends, and principles), societal pressures and opinions, friendship, and more.
Those looking for good romance between the main leads will likely be left wanting for more by the lack-lustre ending but for me, I did enjoy their complex yet enduring love and prefer to imagine a bright future ahead of them.
OST
追光 (Chasing the Light) - 刘宇宁 (Liu Yu Ning)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1U-mGyjmdE
https://open.spotify.com/track/70fYAAt5GK2nVdSb593FmE?si=0b77ce6952f64a3d
星空 (Starry Sky) - 刘端端 (Liu Duanduan)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9QB7jd1SaY
https://open.spotify.com/track/1frmPu6bc0I8HkLtTfh9mt?si=ca7ac126ede94d38
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Chu Wanning please come home, I am running out of shows to watch...
Watch this show to see Luo Yunxi in a suit... he looks so so very good and I would watch it just to see him looking that nice...No but honestly...
I didn’t know I would like this show as much as I do. I watched it for Luo Yunxi and now I’m staying for it all. I’m very surprised by this show. It is so much better than your normal romance. Probably because it doesn’t solely focus on romance and focuses more on the characters and their motives
This show is very captivating and I never got bored. Every episode was interesting and I paid attention for every episode. The story flows very nicely and the drama is well-based.
Story: The story is simple. It is about the Light Chaser rescue team. All of the characters you see end up being related to the team somehow.
Characters:
- Luo Yunxi plays Luo Ben, a seemingly very cold, selfish and stern lawyer. You see character development as the story progresses and you get to see that he is actually a very compassionate and driven individual who puts others first in every situation.
- Janice Wu plays Zhan Yan, a very professional doctor who is also very cold. As the show progresses Zhan Yan starts smiling a whole lot more and you see that there is more to her than just her role as a doctor.
- All characters have motives for being there and wanting to be a part of the rescue team. The stunts are also very well done.
Ooh and there is actual character development in this show! Luo Yunxi's character learns and gets better! He isn’t one-dimensional! He becomes more caring instead of stone-cold. Zhan Yan learns to accept and grow from her past and opens up more. All of the characters become stronger in their own way
Romance is not the main focus, more character focused I would say. However, the romance that is in it feel very natural and is very heartwarming and realistic. You root for the characters to get together.
Chemistry:
- The side couple with Luo Ben's sister and Xiong Fei is really good too. They are cute and sweet and it is touching to see their relationship grow. Their relationship may be better than the main at parts. It is very touching and heartwarming.
- I will not talk about the third couple cuz IDK what is going on there. I don’t like them. I skipped every scene with just DingDingDing in it halfway through. Her character is very insufferable and annoying. She is childish and needs to not talk as much as she does. It is a wonder why MingMing likes her.
It is refreshing to see a couple like Luo Ben and Zhan Yan. Neither is overly obnoxious about their love for the other. Their romance is not in your face. It has been a long time since I have seen a drama where the FL is not annoying at first.
This is no comedy. It is the most realistic C-drama I have seen to date. This drama really shows that when you give Luo Yunxi when you give him a good costar, someone who can actually act you get something really nice, and enjoyable. In turn their relationship actually seems very real and not fake; the chemistry becomes better.
Acting: Luo Yunxi's acting abilities are actually utilized in this show; unlike some of the romcoms he’s in where every other actor besides him falls flat. Janice can keep up with Luo Yunxi's acting. They both are equally so good and play off of each other really well. Janice is really good. Their pairing makes sense, they look good together.
Editing/Music: The editing of the show is good; it flows well. The music is really good, especially the ending ost. The music is not obnoxious and is played at the right times.
Setting/Effects: The world-building for this show is very good. You see scenes in the city, the outdoors, the mountains, an apartment, a training camp, etc. The effects they use for the disasters are pretty good. Nothing looks overly fake here.
Additional Thoughts:
- Luo Yunxi is not a gigachad here compared to other shows like Love is Sweet and Lie to Love. His character is not bad and not insufferable. Glimpses of Chu Wanning kind of reign through and I really enjoy that.
- However, this is no hyx. Nothing will top hyx. Can’t wait to see the day when everyone’s efforts are shown. The pairing in hyx is perfect, the casting, the costumes, osts, setting, and chemistry. Nothing can top it. Luo Yunxi was born to play Chu Wanning and Chen Feiyu was born to play Mo Ran. Seeing them together in a show will be beautiful and innovative. Truly awe-inspiring.
(Last epsiode showcases Wanning… just watch, it is very good)
(If you are confused with any of what I am saying about hyx, chu winning etc. check out this link https://mydramalist.com/54501-hao-yi-xing
or check out my profile.. that should explain everything)
I am running out of lyx and cfy shows to watch that are actually good. Now that I am done with this show hyx better air real soon.
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Rescues, ML, Friendships, & 3rd Couple Were The Show
Picked this one up because I like natural disaster and rescue type of shows. I have seen only the actor who plays Xiong Fei in a small supporting role two years back and Janice Wu also in a guest role last year otherwise, relatively unfamiliar with the cast. Have heard good things about Leo Luo, so paid attention to what he could do. The rescues, ML, friendships, & 3rd couple were the show.Pros: The rescues were pretty good for a regular series that didn't call itself a docuseries or documentary. If people were looking for something more realistic, then they should just watch the Discovery Channel. The only really unbelievable portion was the ML in the last episode, climbing through an entire mountain to find that magical doorway up above that somehow dumped him by a river far away. I loved the friendships of the crew; that was more pleasing to watch than the romance aspect.
Favorite character was LB or the ML; every emotion, every action was well placed. Started out as a kind of cocky know-it-all, but then just defrosted into a regular human being with faults. I really enjoyed Leo Luo's portrayal here and will look out for him in future dramas; I do however wish that he didn't look so gaunt, it's worrying. Other favorite characters included LB's sister LY who played a mute speaking in sign language quite well, XF and his kind heart who had a way to mediate even the gruffest of situations. He didn't let his past get in his way and his match up with LY was perfect; they were the main couple for me in this series. They complimented each other really well.
Other favorite characters were the captain, who as we all saw was a very flawed person but was trying his best to make up for all of his mistakes especially the life altering ones. The rest of the LCR crew were great, like Falcon who everyone lost and missed, even gruff Dapeng who grew on you. The OSTs, mild CGI, costumes, and scenarios (save the one mentioned above) all fit well.
Cons: This was one of those dramas where romance really should have been tapered down not given 3 couples, one of whom (I nicknamed them Ding Dong and Ming Mong) was annoying as nails, had to be ffw'd frequently, and really made the show take a hit. On top of that, the robotic FL and her total lack of chemistry with the ML just didn't do any favors. Yes, she was a doctor and had to deal with life and death all the time, plus the trauma of her childhood; she could have been portrayed way differently. I'm not sure the casting was done well here. From the beginning to end, I was waiting for there to be some form of connection between the two and I just didn't feel it. They could have been bickering cousins and it would have made more sense. She was always cold and stubborn and he was always apologizing for his feelings needing to justify them even when she was in the wrong. It didn't make any sense nor was it realistic for any form of relationship. The nasty mother of MM, Dr. Weasel, and Ai Rui'er, were all given nearly last minute redemptions from their idiotic portrayals but they were also the types of characters that really were unnecessary, because you had already so much going on.
The show had way too much propaganda given what they were trying to portray and more times then not in sensitive situations, it felt off. Like you need emotions here not flag and country; y'all aren't military but a non-profit organization, keep it that way. I never compare dramas but this show was trying way too hard to be "You Are My Hero" and it didn't come close. It needed its own formula not a repeat of someone else's.
Would I recommend it? I would have given it a lower score if it hadn't been for the rescues, friendships, ML, & 3rd couple. That said, some people actually like everything I disliked or vice versa, so decide on this one for yourselves.
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Mostly excellent but Disappointing Ending
Would I recommend watching this 40-episode series?From Ep 1-36, the series was wonderful in every way.
1. Watching the search and rescue team's growth was rewarding.
2, Watching the developing romances between the main couple and the other two couples was fun.
3. The one OST that was haunting throughout the entire series
4. The script was excellent - fully developed and consistent.
5. There was enough drama to make me want to eagerly watch the next episode
6. Excellent acting job by Yun Xi.
Until:
From Ep 37-40, it was like they found new writers.
The series literally fell apart, especially episodes 39 and 40.
What happened?
Most of the time was spent on the rescue team in the most detailed and painfully extended way possible.
Ep 39 and 40 needed better writing and much better editing.
It was like they left the camera on filming the rescuers walking up and down a snow-covered mountain trying to save the male and female leads with no editing - just letting the camera run.
The ending gave little or no resolution to the romance between the main couple.
It was as if the original writers lost their minds and the poor actors had to go along with the script.
So there it is!
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It is an inspiring drama
I liked the whole story flow from the male lead's character development to the rescues to the ost, it was the firs time I actually felt character development in a drama, I feel they portrayed it pretty vividly as he turned from sort of unlikeable to inspiring and strong. The female lead really portrayed out feelings of a doctor, I feel, although I am not one. I can see how hard she had worked to get where she is today. However, what brought down 1 star was the ending, I feel it was pretty rush they could add 1 to 2 eps to further improve and bring a more complete ending to the whole story but writing the script itself is tough. All in all, I feel that this drama is a good one, one the best in 2022 I have seen so far, I really enjoyed watching this drama and did not want it to end. The ost is so good that I am adding it to my liked songs. Lastly, I really recommend this drama.Thanks for reading till the end!
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Extraordinary drama, got reminded of dots
The story reminds us of dots, where the male and female lead meets at a evacuation site and they slowly care about each and other and finally fall in love and then a story from the past shutters their love but i hope they'll bounce back again, for the first time I couldn't feel bored even it is 40 episode drama, completed 38 episodes, waiting for the last two episodes now, the side stories are equally good,each and everyone did splendid job, this is suitable for everyone,it can be re-watched again,such a wonderful drama.Questa recensione ti è stata utile?
NOTE: I have been watching Luo Lun Xi for a few years now. When I saw him in Ashes of Love, I felt he had a healthy-looking body frame. One other was And the Winner is Love and Love is Sweet his body frame looked healthy too. I was concerned that his body frame was very thin in this drama, I don't know if he had to lose weight for this drama or if I hope he is not going through some other things. I am just a person who worries about the people I care about.
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Good Drama with growth and development
I did like the overall drama and the growth of the characters. ML is a very good lawyer while the FL is an amazing doctor. Professionally they are very competent and excel in their field. However, they are not the best at communication and can be a bit 'cold'. I really liked the growth of the characters and there wasn't any clingy 2nd leads either so that was refreshing. This is a great show but definitely not something I would probably be rewatching. Just personal taste.SPOILER BELOW:
I do feel like the ending for the main couple was a bit rushed. Like they broke up in ep 35 and got back together in the last 5 minutes of ep 40. I wish we could get a better ending for them.
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Mayday! Mayday! Contrary ending approaching
Shows focused on the Chinese armed forces and official emergency services are drama staples. I'm not aware that there are private rescue services in China, so I was intrigued by the promise of this show.The Show starts well. It is an ensemble cast with many fast-paced plots to keep our interest. Some disaster scenes are gut retching and a challenge to watch but I must commend the production for not sugar coating the tougher storylines.
The usual introductions and meet-cutes showcased a range of interesting and offbeat characters. Even in the midst of all the death and destructions we still managed to find 3 CP's.
The OTP formed by the leads is obviously front and centre. The 2OTP based on the ML's sister is sweet and has a lot of depth. The third pairing focused on DingDing is the weakest of the three.
No surprises that rescues are the backbone of this Show. It provides a lot of the glue between the various subplots. It is also the ready source of action, challenges and angst. This is where I have some issues. I agree that this is a drama first and foremost so we can't expect everything to be 100% realistic, but some of the actions are overly dramatized. I shall give it a hall pass for now, but it does test the limits of credulity at times. I have more to say about this in regard to the ending later.
Another point of contention is the contrived demonising of the ML from the start so that we can watch him grow and change over time. It is nothing new but it can be heavy handed at times.
The Show as a whole is decent. Plot moves along at pace and the romances can be swoon worthy. The writer has this habit of feeding us red herrings to ramp up the angst but show us it is all a misunderstanding soon after and all is well. It works but it gets old after a while. This makes it all the more baffling why the death of the ML’s parents sudden becomes an insurmountable problem.
I put that down to the "breakup we have to have" trope. Even though there are several opportunities for them to talk it through, it was left unspoken. We then have the mandatory time skip. My money was on a grand finale rescue of the FL so that they can patch thing up and hug it out.
Bingo! I was right but what we got was not quite the amazing set piece I was hoping for. The Show obviously had the same idea, but it feels like the writer was locked in a padded room and fed nothing but bananas until he delivers THE script. The setting and outline of the plot was great, but the production didn't have the skill nor the resources to delivery it convincingly. What we got is half baked and it gets worse.
There are many narrative issues with this scenario. For example, how did the 2 doctors climbed UP the mountain without a guide yet a group of young men with a guide can’t walk down the same path? Why did they anchor 3 ropes within inches of each other, what does the textbook say? Why are the Light Chasers the only rescue team onsite? From the B-rolls and costumes of the locals, we gather it is somewhere in/near Tibet. They are located that close by? When they arrived, they just wandered up the mountain with minimal planning and equipment. No hall passes for you this time. :(
What happened after the ML is rescued is worse. You’d think a few moments of heart-to-heart talk after the rescue would be de rigueur. What we got is nothing, zip, nada.
The last few scenes of the show is so ambiguous. We were never told what happened to the OTP afterwards. We got hints that they are back together but could also be our wishful thinking. Then we got the rah-rah scene with the new recruits and the longest staring contest between the two leads as they walked towards each other. They stopped an arm's length away and . . . it fades to credits. What?! Why?! It isn't even artsy. Where is the kiss? A hug?
There is no fan service in the last episode. No clear cut resolution, no kiss, no ring. It is not too much to ask after watching 40 episodes to get a little bit of sugar hit. What is the point of shipping the OTP?
Acting is decent and some of the scenes are challenging and very physical. It is a tough gig for the guys. The ML acted well, but he tends to brood unless he is obviously happy. He was deliberately made unlikeable from the beginning. The FL was a wet mop for the longest time, but she gets better later on. The 2FL has a challenging role and she did well.
I can’t rewatch the whole show, but a highlight reel would be ok. OST is very nice.
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