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Reflections on Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

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In his quest for a bride to break his immortal curse, a 939-year-old guardian of souls meets a grim reaper and a sprightly student with a tragic past.
8.6Drama / Sci-Fi & Fantasy / Comedy77 min

I have to say that, of all the Korean dramas I have watched, Goblin is the best.

Unlike conventional Korean dramas, it has neither a passionate revenge plot nor romance between powerful executives. Its fresh premise would still stand out today.

I love the way its setting is designed: the ancient kingdom of Goryeo and present-day South Korea, a general stationed at the border, and a girl he saved by chance.

The show feels so immersive because of its cultural background, its broad span of time, and the effect of myth.

They bring the character of the Goblin to life.

The places in the show, the bench in Canada, the lighthouse, the countryside, the palace, and the tea room for the dead.

The director’s attention to detail is truly worthy of applause.

From the theme song to the background music, from maple leaves to the first snowfall, everything is so absorbing…