
Shriya writes:
When I first watched Goblin four years ago, I loved it so much, and it was so mindboggling to me at the time.
Iām actually rewatching Goblin right now (first time since it came out), and I still enjoy it, itās still one of my favorite dramas of all time, and the feels are still amazing (and the cinematography and aesthetic still stands out), but the second time felt slightly less spectacular than the first time I watched it. Itās odd because this is one of the only TV shows that I can tell you the plot of, explain the character arcs, defend any criticisms (like the age chasm; I can write about that below for the sake of putting it out there), etc. I remember it so well, and I remember it with such a specific lens, with such specific emotions and thoughts. Itās like a memory, a well-maintained one. As Iām rewatching it right now, thereās a slight foreign feel to the experience. I know many people who often work on fanfictions that face this dilemma, as their minds wander and deviate from the original plot, whether itās with character changes or alternate endings, etc., and then when they come back to the show, theyāre often shocked, or even averted from it. But the thing is, with Goblin, I never really explored further beyond the show, but I still feel this way.
In essence, Iām still enjoying the show after a long time, but it just isnāt the same, and many things could be to blame. I get that. Iām an adult now, I have more life experience, my worldview is different, my drama preferences have changed, etc.
But I would love to ask about your thoughts on this dilemma. Have you rewatched any dramas, either ones that you stopped early or finished completely; ones you love or ones you can tolerate, etc.? Do you have a specific guide to rewatching anything? Have you ever felt this way? Have you ever fallen out of love with a drama after rewatching it?
I actually forgot to add a sentence about a āslice of lifeā lens that I needed to adapt for my Goblin rewatch, shifting from a previous lens of expecting plot-heavy drama; point being, have you ever needed to change your viewing lens/perspective during a rewatch, either for the fun or it or because thatās required for an optimal rewatch?
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