Reviews

#EP7

EP7 was a game changer for this drama, it feels like everything changed, but for the better.One aspect i particularly like about this drama is the writer's clever plotting. Despite the FL's efforts, predetermined events will unfold one way or the other, yet she continues to challenge fate. Sol's resourcefulness stands out, she cleverly utilizes future knowledge to try and alter her destiny when chased by a kidnapper. However, the inevitability of certain events remains. At least the writer isnt making the protagonists seem dumb.The new developments in the 2023 future are interesting. Im Geum and Sol's friend are already parents to one daughter and expecting another. Sol is actively pursuing her dream job, while Sunjae's success as an idol and actor in the new future but at least he doesnt seem as depressed old 2023's Sunjae.The thriller elements in this show are cleverly written and i love how they keep everyone excited.

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we're diving straight into White's privilege

There were few moments in the episode where I went Oh that's good I like what they did here. After two episodes where it felt like we're chasing Black's ghostly presence we're finally diving deeper into White's own internal world. This episode focuses a lot on challenging his worldview. I loved the whole scene with the guy at the diplomatic interview that we met in the previous episode. I kinda forgot about him from last time I watched the show and was wondering if he'll come back to serve a bigger purpose and he did. I also love how he's sort of paralleling Sean at the end of the episode as well. Working class dude who has to work extra hard to get anywhere in life because they're not privileged like White or Black. I do wonder how often Black and Sean previously argued over this and what Black's position was. I also loved the scene with Gumpa and his role in this episode. I appreciate it even more now on a rewatch and with hindsight.I like the pacing that makes it so that the fight with the dad happens just as White is suppose to stay at the garage. It's just enough of convenience without making it too obvious of a writing choice.

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