Alchemy of Souls, what in the cluster fuck was that?!😡🤨😵💫
Feels like I wasted 11 weeks (including off week) on a big pile of 💩
So much potential wasted.
They could have had a tighter story for both seasons with just 24 episodes. But instead they added unnecessary filler and lost the momentum.
The story telling and plot points also became weak and disjointed. They created a great world. All they had to do was stick to the parameters and rules they set, not create new ones to suit their nonsensical storyline.
If they are trying to build a stage to set off the second season, well, they are doing a terrible job.
This would have been a perfect 24 episode drama.
The curse of the Hong Sisters is yet to be dispelled😩.
Hope they do ep20 a reasonable justice. Make things make sense, that’s all I want.
Honestly, I think the story could have been easily told in 20 episodes, better yet 16, but it’s kind of clear that the Hong Sisters became enamored with the world they created and lost track of the story they were telling. What they should have done IMO was finish this story with Uk and Nak-su in 20 episodes, and then if they wanted more, keep some of the supporting characters, bring in new leads, and transport them to another part of the country for a whole new story.
I agree. Episode 19 was just a mess. Even if I am trying to wait until the final episode to have an overall definitive view of the narrative, some glaring problems have been evident. Among these: How did Uk not ask about the events resulting in Mudeok/Naksu gaining her powers back? Maybe, the fact that she was nearly killed/killed and resurrected, should have come up between 2 people who are as close as those 2? What about using Jang Gang as deus ex machina? This was so predictable and devoid of any narrative potency, and how can Buyeon’s paternity being contradicted so absurdly. One minute she is not Wootak’s child. Next minute, she is the genetic inheritor of two powerful mage families. Wootak is dead now so what about his adamant belief? Sigh. And then some. At least, I still like most of the acting.
So many gaping open plot holes. The Hong sisters managed to make me feel like I am the dumbest kdrama viewer ever and it is so annoying. That scene with the queen was so dumb, like how can powerful mages not subdue someone without magic holding a puny little dagger to her face? And they were all just standing there amd dont let me start on the lengthy exposition by Park Jin before actually marching in their witness. And Danggu and Cho Yeon just happens to be in that village? Why? And then suddenly changing rules about the ice stone ? WTF?
I wish I had the courage. My love for the cast and the first 12 episodes is what kept me going. I actually lost interest about the time The Good Detective 2’s bad subs came out.
zitless
August 27, 2022 at 3:34 PM
Alchemy of Souls, what in the cluster fuck was that?!😡🤨😵💫
Feels like I wasted 11 weeks (including off week) on a big pile of 💩
So much potential wasted.
zitless
August 27, 2022 at 3:51 PM
They could have had a tighter story for both seasons with just 24 episodes. But instead they added unnecessary filler and lost the momentum.
The story telling and plot points also became weak and disjointed. They created a great world. All they had to do was stick to the parameters and rules they set, not create new ones to suit their nonsensical storyline.
If they are trying to build a stage to set off the second season, well, they are doing a terrible job.
This would have been a perfect 24 episode drama.
The curse of the Hong Sisters is yet to be dispelled😩.
Hope they do ep20 a reasonable justice. Make things make sense, that’s all I want.
miss h
August 28, 2022 at 1:34 AM
Honestly, I think the story could have been easily told in 20 episodes, better yet 16, but it’s kind of clear that the Hong Sisters became enamored with the world they created and lost track of the story they were telling. What they should have done IMO was finish this story with Uk and Nak-su in 20 episodes, and then if they wanted more, keep some of the supporting characters, bring in new leads, and transport them to another part of the country for a whole new story.
DancingEmma
August 28, 2022 at 7:03 AM
I agree. Episode 19 was just a mess. Even if I am trying to wait until the final episode to have an overall definitive view of the narrative, some glaring problems have been evident. Among these: How did Uk not ask about the events resulting in Mudeok/Naksu gaining her powers back? Maybe, the fact that she was nearly killed/killed and resurrected, should have come up between 2 people who are as close as those 2? What about using Jang Gang as deus ex machina? This was so predictable and devoid of any narrative potency, and how can Buyeon’s paternity being contradicted so absurdly. One minute she is not Wootak’s child. Next minute, she is the genetic inheritor of two powerful mage families. Wootak is dead now so what about his adamant belief? Sigh. And then some. At least, I still like most of the acting.
Jingbee
August 28, 2022 at 7:35 AM
So many gaping open plot holes. The Hong sisters managed to make me feel like I am the dumbest kdrama viewer ever and it is so annoying. That scene with the queen was so dumb, like how can powerful mages not subdue someone without magic holding a puny little dagger to her face? And they were all just standing there amd dont let me start on the lengthy exposition by Park Jin before actually marching in their witness. And Danggu and Cho Yeon just happens to be in that village? Why? And then suddenly changing rules about the ice stone ? WTF?
Jingbee
August 27, 2022 at 9:17 PM
Same reaction. Such disappointment.
emsel
August 27, 2022 at 10:41 PM
Yup! So terrible that I’m glad I lost interest long back.
zitless
August 27, 2022 at 11:10 PM
I wish I had the courage. My love for the cast and the first 12 episodes is what kept me going. I actually lost interest about the time The Good Detective 2’s bad subs came out.
Jance
August 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM
If that’s all it takes, I need to get myself some magic bells. Hahahaha