Friday’s isn’t just the start of the weekend but now also heralding the first dose of my weekly crack drama Goblin. Last week’s first two episodes already broke the premiere ratings record for cable network tvN last held by the wildly successful Answer Me 1988, episode 1 got 6.32% ratings while episode 2 jumped to 7.9%. That increase now seems like chump change now that the ratings for this Friday’s episode 3 are out – the drama increased an incredible 4.6% to reach 12.47%. On cable, no less!
Screenwriter Kim Eun Sook‘s success streak continues despite moving to cable, and for me personally Goblin is richer in story and pathos even with three episodes aired than any drama she’s written since City Hall. I laugh so much and the 90 minute extra long airing time just whizzes by. It’s not even the romance which is developing nicely in both sense and sensibility, I love pest Duk Hwa being the bromance third wheel and all the bickering between the roomies that’s masking their eternal loneliness. This drama is just love.
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I always look forward to my weekends because of Goblin. Goblin's cinematography, music scoring, story, and casts equates to awesomeness. I thought episode had too much story to tell but no it isn't. This show continues to surprise me and I'm rooting more for the bromance here.
I'm so happy that viewers are falling in love with this drama just I'm. I was so excited about episode 3 that I watched live, which my knowledge on korean language is very limited but I was able hang in there and then waiting until noon when the episode was sub and was able to re-watch it. Love the bromance but also the beginning of romance.
Now the question is the reaper really is the King, the give hit throughout this episode that he might be and Sunny then will be the Queen but the old lady mentioned that there will be heavy payment to obtain the ring. Which I want to ask who she is and why she is helping our couples reunite or meet for the first time.
The bromance is the best i've ever seen since SHERLOCK . the cinematography is the best in kdramaland. But i don't know why it doesn't get me emotionally (waiting for female roles to develop) . I'm not impressed by the ratings cause december is the best timing for fantasy genre . It's the perfect Entertainment to end a tulmutuous year !
wow i knew the ratings would rise but by more than 4points entering the second week. Its party time second time round for the network
I find episode 3 a little plotless
Enjoy the bickering though
Happy that I have 2 dramas on my "love"zone with LOTBS - they don't overlap much interestingly for me.
I'm loving goblin for the bromace not so much the romance, - and I'm digging LOTBS for the OTP moments and my sparkling eyes jealous Joon Jae. yep call me shallow but I'm falling for Lee min ho hard in this drama
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Doesn't happen often that I have 2 crack dramas at the same time! Such a luxury!!
Im with u..I watch both and love them equally..I dont get people who bash lotbs and keep comparing both dramas..can we become one big 'k drama fanmily'..:)
+1
Idk how long we can keep up sustaining only on the bromance. I really dont care at all about the romance between the OTP. The pairing seems weird.
I dont like people keep comparing Goblin with LOTBS. Aside from the fantasy theme, they are completely different in term of genre and tone.
Mz Koala, will you be recapping this show?
I'm so happy!! this drama IS AWESOME!! congratulations to the drama's entire team and keep up the hard working!! Fighting!! ^__^
wow!!!
The bromance is awesome. Luv luv luv the two male leads, they are very good actors ????
This drama overall is better than LOTBS but LOTBS couple has way better chemistry
the weakest link of this drama is the main couple
Agree. I enjoy the bromance but the romance seems lacking. I even don't really care about female character. I'm watching for the two sweet bickering bromance^^
who watches Goblin for the main couple? The bromance is what catches the audience, unlike LOTBS. Please ignore the female lead for now, it's nothing there yet...
Me! I watch it for Shin and Eun Tak!
@rhienz - I am hoping for better chemistry between the main couple. So far, they are not doing anything to me yet... but I am hopeful. Nice to know that you like them, I am still waiting for some sparks...