I’m currently watching The Glory and am absolutely LOVINGIT!
Seriously, I can’t stop watching. I keep saying ”just one more episode’ and then it ends and I’m like ‘okay, one more’!
I would HIGHLY reccomend you checking it if you haven’t already! Although if you do, PLEASE make sure to look up the TRIGGER WARNINGS! This show is rated TV-MA – “TV for Mature Audiences” as it does deal with A LOT of mature content!
A high school student dreams of becoming an architect. However, she had to drop out of school after suffering from brutal school violence. Years later, the perpetrator gets married and has a kid. Once the kid is in elementary school, the former victim becomes her homeroom teacher and starts her thorough revenge towards the perpetrators and bystanders of her bullying days.
I’m currently watching Alice in BoarderlandSeason 2, which is one of my most anticipated shows. I’m finally getting around to it and I’m really invested!
The show follows Arisu and his friends in an abandoned Tokyo where they’re being forced to compete in dangerous games to survive. Season 2 begins right where season 1 leaves off!
What do you think you’ll read next, and/or what are you eagerly awaiting?
What am I currently reading?
I decided to pick up this book because I wanted something pretty short and this is only about 200 pages. I picked this up on a whim when it was free on ebook. I’m only about 10 percent in so far, and I don’t have many thoughts as of now.
What did I recently finish?
There’s Someone Inside Your House was my most recent read, and it was an okay one. I didn’t love it, but it wasn’t a bad read either. Just okay. I’m still debating if I want to post my thoughts or not. I also watched the movie, so maybe I could do a book and movie discussion?
What do you think you’ll read next?
I honestly don’t know at the moment.
What about you guys? What are you currently reading? What have you recently finished? And what do you plan on reading next?
It’s back!!! When I first watched Young Royals, I was completely surprised by how hooked I got. So as a lot of people, I’ve been waiting for season 2 and it has arrived. Now yes, it released on the 1st of November, and here I am just getting to it. I’ve only watched one episode so far, but it seems like I will become hooked again. It’s going to be a complete ball of angst, drama, love, and so much more and I’m here for it!
Young Royals is finally returning for Season 2 on November1st! From the trailer, this season seems like it will be darker, and A LOT more drama than the first. Are you excited to see these characters return and to see what happens? You can watch the trailer below and read what the second season will be about.
Synopsis:
Back to school time! A new year is beginning at Hillerska and the fate of Wilhelm’s and Simon’s relationship was left unclear in the last finale. Though they both are forefront in each other’s minds, there is still a lot to resolve such as how Wilhelm’s royal status impacts their relationship. Resentment is still held by Wilhelm against August for leaking the video of him and Simon. August also seems to be dealing with some pretty heavy issues of his own. By the looks of it, we’re in for another drama-filled season. Will Wilhelm choose his heart, or his duty?
The youngest partner at one of the nation’s most prestigious law offices, Oh Soo Jae has already proven she has what it takes to be one of the country’s best lawyers. Driven by her self-righteous principles and a never-ending desire to win, Soo Jae is well on her way to becoming one of TK Law Firm’s top attorneys. But when one of her cases takes an unexpected turn, Soo Jae is forced to watch as all of her hard work comes crumbling down around her.
Mydramalist
Quick Thoughts
So just a quick overview of my thoughts and then I’ll go into more details below. This drama is one where you will want to keep watching to know what exactly happened, and how it all plays out. This is a mystery, law drama, with romance. I was hooked from the very beginning. This story definitely kept me coming back! I was invested in the story, the characters, and how it would all play out. This drama was fine with the romance, but it would’ve been fine without it as well. People either love or hate the romance aspect. Personally, I enjoyed the romance aspect, but I can understand why people wouldn’t. This drama was definitely not perfect. It has its flaws, but overall an enjoyable one.
MAJOR SPOILERS AS YOU CONTINUE TO READ ON!!! SPOILERS!!! SPOILERS!!! SPOILERS!!! SPOILERS!!! SPOILERS!!! SPOILERS!!!
Characters
So before I get into talking about what I loved, and what I didn’t really like. I want to specifically talk about the characters. I really loved all the characters in this story! The actors played their parts very well! The characters are intriguing, deeply flawed, and they show how corrupt the world can be. And what people will do for power.
OhSoo Jae is such a strong woman, who gets put through hell and back. She gets tested at every turn and she always has to stay ahead of everyone. She is smart, and manipulating. She knows what she wants and goes for it. She also knows how corrupt the world can be. She also knows what needs to be done to get what she wants, and she’ll do it. Seo Hyun Jin’s acting in this is absolutely phenomenal!
Gong Chan is a character who is sweet, loyal, and kind despite everything that he has been through. His life has been turned upside down and he is trying to put everything back together again and find out the truth behind the incident that destroyed him!
Choi Tae Guk is a smart, calculating, manipulative man who has all the right connections, so he’s able to get what he wants. He will use whoever he needs to to make sure he gets power, and that he keeps the power. Heo Joon Ho plays the villain extremely well.
We follow these characters as they seek revenge, the truth, and in the midst of it all, trying to find happiness and redemption!
Now lets get into what I loved and what kind of bugged me.
What I Loved!
As I said before the CHARACTERS! From the main leads, to the supporting characters. They were all absolutely outstanding. You love and root for our heroes, and absolutely despise the villains. Seriously, these guys were absolutely despicable and didn’t care who they hurt. The actors played their parts very well! And I’ll say it again, Seo Hyun Jin deserves every award. She truly embodied her character of Soo Jae and this particular character will definitely stick with me.
The story. It kept me intrigued throughout the entire show. I was never bored, and was always wanting to know what would happen next. The storytelling gives you a lot throughout the 16 episodes. We have political intrigue, law, murder, mystery, corrpution, revenge, romance, friendship. SO MANY twists and reveals throughout. (Some people say too many, but it was fine for me)
The romance! Now I KNOW, okay. I KNOW this is a very controversial opinion. A lot, and I mean A LOT of people did not like this romance, and felt like it didn’t need to be there. I agree in some ways. This drama would’ve been fine with or without the romance. But it was there, and I personally liked it. I thought they were both very good together, and Soo Jae really needed someone like Gong Chan in her life. I enjoyed watching this romance develop.
OST! It also has a pretty good OST! I really enjoyed the songs throughout this show. A favorite of mine is What About Us by Hajin and I’m Here by So Jung!
What I didn’t like
(okay it’s not really that I didn’t like these things, they just bugged me a bit)
When everyone found out who Gong Chan really was it felt like people were abandoning him. Especially Soo Jae. I knew she would be mad. He should’ve told her instead of her finding out like that. But why abandon him? However, as we continue to watch we find out that she really wasn’t that mad about him lying to her. She was mad because of what she did to him. She gave up on him and his trial in the end to save herself and her family. She was embarrassed, ashamed, and deeply regretted her decision, and that was why she acted that way to him when she found out who he really was. She was ashamed to face him. Once that was revealed, it made the way she was acting understandable.
When Gong Chan saved Soo Jae when she got attacked in the building and he found the flash drive. Instead of handing it over to her like he should’ve done, he hid it from her to “protect her’‘. Really now? Soo Jae is a strong, badass woman who has been protecting herself way before you came into the picture. So why do you think she needs protecting? She knows way more than you. If anything, you’d probably end up making things worse. That part was a bit frustrating.
And that’s it. Those are my thoughts and feelings about this drama. It was one of my most anticipated dramas for the year, and I’m happy to say that at the end of it, I really enjoyed it! My overall rating would be a 4 out of 5!!!
Have you watched this drama yet? Do you plan to watch it? What are your thoughts?
I’m currently halfway through this season, and I’m obsessed! As always, you just can’t help but love this family no matter how much they FRUSTRATE the hell out of you! And trust me, they’re VERY, VERY, frustrating, but still I find myself loving the Hargreeves family(and I always will)! I can’t wait to finish this season and see how it all plays out.
It’s here! It’s here! It’s here! The Heartstopper teaser trailer is finally here!
Heartstopper is a eight episode, coming-of-age, show that will be airing on Netflix.
Synopsis:
Heartstopper follows the story of two British grammar school boys (Nick and Charlie) in their progression from friendship to love whilst dealing with a number of hard-hitting issues and taboo themes including eating disorders, mental health and coming out as LGBTQ+.
I’ve been wating for this final season and I was so excited to finally see the words “new episodes” show up on my netflix page! At the moment, I only have 2 episode left of this final season, and I’m excited to see how it all wraps up!
Hellbound
At the moment I’ve only watched one episode of this, so I don’t have much to say. I can say that I’m intrigued to watch the rest of it!
I thought it would be fun to share one drama that I would recommend! I don’t want to spoil anything so I’m just going to share a synopsis from Mydramalist. The drama I want to recommend is:
LAW SCHOOL!
This drama was such a surprise for me. A really interesting story as well as interesting characters! You can find this on Netflix!
When a grim incident occurs at their prestigious school, justice through law is put to the test by a tough law professor and his ambitious students.
Yang Jong Hoon is a criminal law professor and a former elite prosecutor, whose harsh words make him the professor to steer clear of. At the same time, there’s something compelling about his strict teaching methods and his refusal to accept less than the best from his future juniors in the legal profession.
Han Joon Hwi, a first-year law student, is at the top of his class. He’s a natural leader whose good looks and easy charm make him the perfect man – on paper. However, there’s an unexpected side to him that remains well-hidden.
Kang Sol (A) is another first-year law student who overcame childhood poverty and hardships by gaining special admission to the school. She walks a path of thorns due to her constant sense of deprivation and shame amidst the wealth and talent that surrounds her. Eventually, her passion will enlighten her on what it truly takes to be a good lawyer.
Kim Eun Sook is a civil law professor who was once the head of the law school’s free legal clinic. Her natural air of authority and freewheeling personality earned her the reputation for being a master in court. Known for being a highly relatable professor, she is the sole colleague Yang Jong Hoon dares to confide in.
Random Thoughts 