Hi everyone!
Today I’m sharing my episode 1-4 notes on Pursuit of Jade, because I’m enjoying it very much, and I was wondering if you’d like to join me? 🤗
These are my episode 1-4 notes, exactly as they appear on Patreon.
I hope you all enjoy, and I hope you’ll consider joining us over on Patreon, for the rest of the squees and discussions! ❤️
Welcome to the Open Thread, everyone! Thanks for joining this group watch! ❤️
As mentioned in the announcement post, these are my episode notes exactly as they originally appeared on Patreon.
Only events that occur in the episodes discussed here may be referenced.
No future developments, relationship outcomes, mythology reveals, major twists, or “just wait…” hints — even vague foreshadowing can affect first-time viewers.
If you’re ahead of the group watch, please keep that knowledge to yourself. Let’s protect the innocent! 😉
Since spoiler tags don’t work in email notifications, we will not be using spoiler tags in this Open Thread.
Without further ado, here are my reactions to this set of episodes. Have fun in the comments! ❤️
A warm, character-driven melodrama that wears a murder mystery on the surface, but is ultimately far more interested in healing, identity, and love — and the quiet courage each requires.
The plotting can be convenient and the thriller elements tend to be serviceable rather than sharp, but importantly, the emotional throughlines remain steady and sincere.
While it never quite recaptures the early spark, Show stays consistent in tone and delivers a tidy, heartfelt finish that feels earned, if not dazzling.
Welcome to the Open Thread, everyone! Thanks for joining this group watch! ❤️
As mentioned in the announcement post, these are my episode notes exactly as they originally appeared on Patreon.
Only events that occur in the episodes discussed here may be referenced.
No future developments, relationship outcomes, mythology reveals, major twists, or “just wait…” hints — even vague foreshadowing can affect first-time viewers.
If you’re ahead of the group watch, please keep that knowledge to yourself. Let’s protect the innocent! 😉
Since spoiler tags don’t work in email notifications, we will not be using spoiler tags in this Open Thread.
Without further ado, here are my reactions to this set of episodes. Have fun in the comments! ❤️
Show is quite electric and fascinating in its front half, with its main focus on our female protagonist’s unconventional approach to achieving legitimacy, which had me completely absorbed.
However it does veer into rom-com territory in its second half — with a late splash of melodrama for good measure, which makes for an uneven watch.
Still potentially enjoyable if you’re happy to go with the flow.
Welcome to the Open Thread, everyone! Thanks for joining this group watch! ❤️
As mentioned in the announcement post, these are my episode notes exactly as they originally appeared on Patreon.
Only events that occur in the episodes discussed here may be referenced.
No future developments, relationship outcomes, mythology reveals, major twists, or “just wait…” hints — even vague foreshadowing can affect first-time viewers.
If you’re ahead of the group watch, please keep that knowledge to yourself. Let’s protect the innocent! 😉
Since spoiler tags don’t work in email notifications, we will not be using spoiler tags in this Open Thread.
Without further ado, here are my reactions to this set of episodes. Have fun in the comments! ❤️
We’re officially in March, my friends! 🤗
February turned out to be a full month — reviews wrapped, my year-in-review post finally out in the world, episode notes ticking along, and a few health speed bumps (because apparently my shoulders enjoy plot twists 😅), alongside our ongoing conversations over on Patreon.
So it’s time for our monthly Patreon update — a quick look at what we’ve been covering, what’s coming up, and how things are shaping up behind the scenes.
I always hope to love the dramas that I start, but I can say that this is one time where that was even more keenly true that usual.
That’s because so many of you loved this, that we had more than 100 – ONE HUNDRED! – comments on this show in the Deep-dive Zone alone. I do think that that’s a new record that you’ve set, my friends. 😁
And so of course FOMO poked me – hard! – and I decided that I wanted to join this party too.
Unfortunately for me, this party-joining hasn’t gone the way I’d hoped, and here I am, tapping out after watching 8 episodes of Show’s 12. 😅
Many of you expressed, over on Patreon, that you’d be keen for a group watch of Alchemy of Souls – so here we are! 🤗
Basically, this is a chance for us to enjoy this show together, in tandem:
Two episodes a week.
Time to think.
Time to talk, squee, and dissect everything. 🤩
Whether you’re a first-time viewer or a returning fan, you’re equally welcome! ❤️
We’ve watched a lot together this year, my friends. 🥲
Some shows grabbed us by the heart and refused to let go.
Some made us yell at our screens.
Some snuck up on us and quietly claimed a permanent spot in our affections.
And a few… well. Let’s just say the Razzie exists for a reason. 👀
Here’s how the year shakes out, from my corner of dramaland — the masterpieces, the solid watches, the near-misses, and the ones that made me want my drama hours back. 😅
Before I dive into my picks, a huge thank you to all our EOY contributors this year… you gave our yearly wrap-up so much texture and personality. 😘