One thing’s for certain. I don’t think I would have watched this if it hadn’t been for Namgoong Min and I don’t think I would have stuck it out to the end if it weren’t for him as well. It’s not complete waste but for many reasons it never reaches its potential. Nor does it transcend its comic booky roots. When the show is good it’s fun. Even somewhat poignant. At various points in the narrative when the show transitions from arc to arc, there’s far more filler than I am personally comfortable with. I can only conclude that this project was a Namgoong Min vehicle that showcases his versatility as an actor at home with both comedy and melodrama. Regardless of how the script goes, the man always puts his best foot forward and does his magic. I say this as someone who has watched the last 7 of his dramas. (As well as an earlier one called
One Dollar Lawyer (2022) A Review
It kinda lost me midway through, and it made sense upon reading those articles about the crazy behind the scenes issue with the production.