My poor mind

This episode was not as great as the first one, but it was certainly good. My main problem (that is basically just my problem), is that there are too many names and only a few that I can remember. In other words, I got a bit confused at some point, but I suppose that this is natural, since this is just the second episode.

Managed to do what other series couldn't

I have the same problem with the majority of the dramas I watch. No matter how good they end up being, most of the times the series don't captivate me from the first episode. However, the Long Ballad's first episode is one of the best first episodes I have watched. Great production to the characters, good acting, intriguing plot and truly a phenomenal game of Cuju!

Not a great start

I anticipated this series a lot, because it seems like a dark drama and I love series with a more serious tone. Unfortunately, the first episode was not really good. Obviously the main problem is the pace. I feel like the plot moves too slowly and at the same time too quickly. There is no connection to the characters, their chemistry is not really good in my opinion and the acting is mediocre at best. I hope it gets better, since the plot has a lot of potential.