I agree, I tried to catching up and not drop the show but I cannot, the main characters are bit annoying for me I'm not excited, something is missing in this story

I find myself on the opposite end here. The show has some issues to be sure, but I find myself looking forward to it each and every week. Maybe it could be because it's a M/T drama, I find both So-ah and Hu-ye compelling characters, or the way the romance is building between the main lead couple to be interesting. Like you, I could care less about the gods and their affairs outside of what Hu-ye brings to the table.

I get by with Reunited Worlds. I also need to watch Forest of Secrets.

Having only seen this drama (did not read the Manwha) it seems to me that the character that NJH is playing is supposed to be somewhat cold and awkward, stiff and out of place. Therefore, he would be playing the character perfectly. It is definitely not a failure on NJH's part as an actor that this character is awkward. The character is a king after all, and used to royal treatment. Earth, with no acknowledgment of his royalty would be very difficult indeed. In my opinion, NJH is successful in his role as Habaek. The one "terrible" thing about this drama is that they never should have compared it to Goblin as those two are completely different and it raised the expectations for this drama to a level that could not be obtained... due to the differences between the two. But for what this drama is.... NJH's acting is what it should be to suit the personality and circumstances of the character.

Unfortunately I think the show does a brilliant job at exposing all his weaknesses as an actor. His performance is just so unconvincing imo.

Exactly, I felt breathless and totally sucked in as the film started rolling for Ep 15. It is topping the previous episodes especially on the emotional intensity. Now waiting breathlessly for the finale tonight.....

My current faves: Forest of Secrets and Father is Strange .... wow, both are FS, FoS and FiS! :D

Yes!!! This! Everything was amazing... writing, acting, directing, editing, music, everything!

I also like it because I never felt cheated while watching it. A lot of crime/mystery shows throw in red herrings on purpose just to trick you, but this show was so opaque and tense that it made me doubt everyone so everyone became a herring to me whether it was intended to or not. I never felt manipulated or tricked into thinking something, rather I was right next to the characters on this ride, trying to figure out this huge mystery with them. Everything seemed logical at the time, until new evidence came to light. Everything was important to the story, there were no unnecessary fillers. Everything felt real and fleshed out.

Truly a great drama. Forever the standard for crime/mystery dramas, imo.

*chants* season 2! season 2! season 2! :)

I really felt I was watching a movie. The whole thing was a movie!

FoS: Best Drama of the year
The Writer: Best Writer of the year
Cho Seung Woo: Best Actor of the year
Bae Doo Na: Best Actress of the year
and whoever the actors/actress: Seo Dong Jae, Young Eun Soo, Lee Chang Joon are best supporting actor/actress of the year
anything of the year

me too. mocking at everything on my screen

I watch CM becoz of LJK . JUnki shi acting never let me down ...

You are like me. I LOVE LJK, but the only drama I've been able to finish is Arang and the Magistrate. I don't know why I can never seem to get into his shows.

I felt the same. I like LJK but he can't be the only reason I watch a show. I wish he would pick some better projects. His recent stuff has been pretty underwhelming to say the least... looking at you scarlet heart and scholar *shudders*

That's why I'n trying not to compare as well. I have put Forest of Secrets at special place as 16 hours movie instead of normal drama because of its quality.

As regard to the comparison between FOS & CM, the genre for both drama are still crime- thriller, but CM is more on action/procedural. In my opinion, the comparison in certain aspects can be done, but not for the total comparison.

It does certainly look like people are making comparisons between FOS and CM here and there but I don't think we go out and intentionally compare. It's just that CM is currently the closest in genre to FOS so it is inevitable.

I didn't go into CM to see how it will match up against FOS. Neither did I compare it to the original since I didn't watch that. My approach to any drama is to watch with as little preconceived notions, expectations etc. I also try not to think too hard, I like to go with the feel. With that mindset, I found it boring. And I say that without any comparison.

To be fair, not all dramas start out with a bang. I am fine with it. But as I said, since I go with feelings, I need at least a hook. There are dramas which don't grab me at the beginning but I have reasons for staying on for another couple of eps or weeks. I am not watching CM for Lee Jun Ki, I was more interested in SHJ. But he is not reason enough and I hardly watch a drama for just the actor. Still, I might watch as much as I have time to spare.

I hope they can at least stay above 4%.❤

Yes!

It's not an amazing show by any means but strangely I don't really picky in everything in this drama. I started this drama for Kim Jung Hyun but this drama itself doesn't let me down so far. I'm calling this drama my baby because just like a baby, I can close my eyes for their shortcomings and flaws. ?

Good for you that you can binge watch it since it is ended today ?

Same with me, i fell so hesitate to watch Forest of Secret, I don't know why. Maybe because I watch too much that kind of drama genre. But I will binge watch it for sure because of the comments.