This show is probably not for everyone. You’ll need to be at a certain mood and maybe even at a certain stage in life to savor this properly.

It is also not your usual kdrama. The story and lives of our characters feel real and unpolished. They could almost be you and me, just going through the motions in life.

But while the poster and initial episodes look bleak and gloomy, you’ll find that as the story unfolds, it gradually blossoms to something warm and uplifting.

This rare combination of nuanced acting, thoughtful directing, fleshed-out storytelling, and overall message of hope and goodness elevates My Mister into an acclaimed and much-lauded series.