Articles by Nathan Sartain
‘Crash Course in Romance’ Season 1, Episode 2 Recap – Building Intrigue
Much like episode one, Crash Course in Romance’s second chapter is an uncluttered affair, something which glides by without much need to really think about what’s...
‘Crash Course in Romance’ Season 1, Episode 1 Recap – A Breezy, Agreeable First Instalment
Without much fanfare, Crash Course in Romance episode 1 did a decent job of introducing audiences to the wide-ranging ensemble of characters and providing some intriguing context...
‘Trolley’ Season 1, Episode 8 Recap – What Does Hye-joo Find?
At the halfway mark, Trolley decided to leave viewers with plenty of questions. The shocking ending further widens the possibilities for the rest of the season, and...
‘Trolley’ Season 1, Episode 7 Recap – How Does Joong-do Deal With His Wife’s Past?
Although today’s ending wasn’t quite as shocking as others, Trolley Season 1 Episode 7 still did a stellar job of retaining its excitement level. With Ki-young (Ki...
‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 2 Ending Explained – Wrapped Up Excellently
Complete with a surprisingly happy ending, as well as a very good overall conclusion to proceedings, Alchemy of Souls season 2 wrapped up excellently with Episode...
‘Trolley’ Season 1, Episode 6 Recap – Why Does Seung-hee Dislike Hye-joo?
Not only does Trolley maintain a consistent level of quality, but it also manages to inject its episodes with a seemingly unending intensity. Gripping from minute one,...
‘Trolley’ Season 1, Episode 5 Recap – Why Is Hye-joo Called a Murderer?
Although every episode of Trolley ends with some form of hook for the viewer, today’s might have been the season’s finest so far. Seeing Joong-do (Park Hee-soon) alongside...
‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 2, Episodes 7-9 Recap – How Is The Blood Parasite Removed From Seo Yul?
With Seo Yul (Hwang Min-hyun) recovered, Jin Mu (Jo Jae-yoon) desperate to retain the Crown Prince’s loyalty, and Jang Uk (Lee Jae-wook) determined to protect...
‘Trolley’ Season 1, Episode 4 Recap – Why Does Ki-young Wish to Sever Ties with Yoo-sin?
With plenty of questions starting to arise and character links becoming clearer, Trolley is doing a fine job of blending wider intrigue with ongoing drama. The...
‘Trolley’ Season 1, Episode 3 Recap – How Does Joong-do Cope with Seung-kyu’s Death?
Although not overly intense, this episode of Trolley Season 1, Episode 3 does a smart job of building up its set of characters. Hye-joo’s (Jung Yi-joo)...
‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 2, Episode 6 Recap – What Happened To So-i?
Thanks to a jaw-dropping ending and generally well-built structure, this episode of Alchemy of Souls was delivered on all fronts. Now, there are plenty of...
‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 2, Episode 5 Recap – Why Does Jang Uk Visit Jinyowon?
Although nothing overly noteworthy directly happens here, Alchemy of Souls Season 2, Episode 5 still does enough to advance the plot interestingly. Jang Uk (Lee Jae-wook) ...
‘Trolley’ Season 1 Review – A Fascinating Politically-Tinged Melodrama
Mixing the cynical, tactical, cutthroat grandeur of politics with a wide-reaching tragic accident, Trolley provides viewers with a concept that is instantly intriguing. At its...
‘Trolley’ Season 1, Episode 2 Recap – How Does Joong-do Respond to his Son’s Death?
Episode 1 of Trolley was right to call itself a prelude because this instalment really upped the stakes. With numerous threads now being sewn, there’s...
‘Trolley’ Season 1, Episode 1 Recap – What Happened to Ji-hoon?
Straight away, Trolley wasted no time giving viewers an engrossing twist by revealing the death of Joong-do’s (Park Hee-soon) son, Ji-hoon (Jung Taek-hyeon). It opens...
‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 2, Episode 4 Recap – How Does Bu-yeon Survive?
Thanks to season two’s brisker pace, Alchemy of Souls has a nearly relentless excitement to it. Dynamics are continuously changing, storylines are progressing quickly, and there’s a...
‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 2, Episode 3 Recap – What Did Bu-yeon Reveal?
In episode 3 of season 2, Alchemy of Souls successfully ups the excitement levels. Punctuated with an ending bound to get people talking, this chapter really...
‘Behind Every Star’ Season 1, Episode 12 Recap and Ending Explained
Both excitingly and disappointingly, some of the more interesting developments of Behind Every Star came right at the end of the season. The open ending left plenty...
‘Behind Every Star’ Season 1, Episode 11 Recap – What Does Hyun-joo Decide to Do with Her Future?
In the penultimate episode of Behind Every Star, the usually contained narrative centered around a real-life actor bled nicely into the main storyline. The overarching message...
‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 2 Review – A Welcome Return to Daeho
In Alchemy of Souls season 2, we’re three years into the future, and plenty has changed in Daeho. Jang Uk (Lee Jae-wook) is no longer the...