This review might contain implied spoilers.

I came to watch this without really knowing what the premise of the story is. I had heard all the buzz about the show when it was first airing but I did not watch it then, and I'm kind of glad I held off because this show is honestly binge-worthy. In the first episode I wasn't really sold on the story yet, but I kept watching because I liked stories that put twists into the whole idea of a purgatory and an after-life. I don't regret watching this show at all. Although it took some time to get attached, I ended up being hooked when they showed flash-backs of a character's previous life. This naturally made me curious, and kept me coming back for more and more episodes because I just wanted to know what happened and how things ended up the way they are. There were some developments within the relationships of some characters that felt almost rushed and out of the blue, but in the grander scale of things I think this can be disregarded because the writers go out of their way to explain and build on these throughout the show.

One of the themes that I really enjoyed seeing, other than the romance and comedic moments in the show, was this idea of found-family. I don't think it was particularly emphasized until the last couple of episodes when things were starting to come to a close, but nonetheless the writers really did a good job to show that there is growth and love to be found in these connections. Another was the feeling of 'moving on'. I think grief in many different forms was addressed here, both in negative and in positive ways. It was nice to see the characters learn through others' experiences, and find in their own ways how to deal with their past that might've given them many negative feelings.

If anything, the part of the show that I loved the most was the end. There's always this sense of unease when it comes to drama endings because sometimes they are not done well or there is something left to be desired. I really enjoyed seeing the show come to a close through the last few episodes because the writers really take you through it in a way that doesn't leave you going "What? That's it?". You know it's going to end soon, characters have their last appearances on the screen and you KNOW it's their last appearance. Everyone gets an ending, and to me, each character got the ending they were set up to have. It was incredibly heart-warming (and I admit, I shed many tears) to see these characters - these people who have lived for many years with negative feelings tying them down to the living world, leave with ease and smiles on their faces. I also really appreciated that little cameo at the end... ;)

I think for me, the MVP of the show is Sanchez. He went through so much as the show went on, but it was really nice to have this consistent character be there for Chansung.

Overall, I'd recommend this show. I loved it. From the production quality, to the story which may seem simple at first but eventually builds on its own, and the characters. It's funny, it's wholesome, sometimes it's a little scary and the romance is nice. Oh yeah, and most importantly, Lee Jieun. She is a goddess on earth, I swear.

Shoutout to the stylists of the show. They did an amazing job on IU's fashion, I was just heart-eyes the entire time.