This week on Netflix...

Princess Hours, Disc 1: I have watched this entire series already but I liked it so much the first time that I wanted to see it again. I was wondering if I would enjoy it as much the second time - since I already knew what was going to happen. Fortunately, that was not the case - I still enjoyed watching it.

I know I already posted regarding what this drama/comedy is about. But just to recap - it's about supposing Korea had a constitutional monarchy (as England does). And the story revolves around an arranged marriage between Crown Prince Shin and Chae-kyeong (a commoner). The marriage comes about as a result of a promise the late king made to his best friend (Chae's grandfather). Shin and Chae don't get along at first but they grow to like each other as time progresses. What gets in the way of that is Shin has always been a loner and doesn't know how to express himself. And while, at times, he's able to clue her in on how he feels - he often pushes her away unintentionally. He also struggles with her friendship with his cousin Yul because Yul makes it plain that he wants to break up the marriage so he can be with Chae. Another problem is Shin's ex who wants to get him back - though Shin never expresses wanting to be with her. But he still considers her a good friend.

Brenda is watching the series for the first time - she doesn't like Shin. I don't think she understands Shin's jealousy over his wife's friendship with his cousin is a sign that he's developed feelings for her. Which excites most viewers - but causes Brenda to greatly dislike him. We'll see what she thinks as the story develops.

Monarch of the Glenn, Disc 1: Just to break away from my preoccupation with Korean dramas - I decided to 'mix it up' and start watching a British series. I periodically forget that I don't generally like modern day British dramas. Love British period shows/moves and some of the comedies are fun to watch. But modern day dramas couldn't be more boring. I could barely get through the first episode and chose to turn it off. I guess you win some and you lose some. The first episode, at least, was about a son returning to his rural home where they had this beautiful manor. He went back because his father hand a minor accident - whom he doesn't get along with. In returning he finds out that his parents are deep in debt and he was willed the manor a while back but was never told. ZzzzzzzzZzzzzzzzZzzzzzzzzz The characters have nothing engaging about them - not sure how they could hold anybody's interest.

Stained Glass, Disc 3: Netflix has some sort of conspiracy against me - I wanted to receive 2 discs this week but they only sent me 1. It seems these Korean dramas are in great demand and had to be shipped to me from out of state.

The thing about these dramas is that you know that everybody is going to live happily ever after... eventually. But still the story is woven in such a manner that you're still on pins and needles when there is an obstacle in the couple's way and relieved when things seem to be going their way - despite knowing the inevitable outcome. What is also great is the story takes twists and turns you can't predict. They also develop side stories that are part of the main story but also have their own thing going on. What starts off as a snow ball of a storyline turns into a huge boulder as the story goes on - more things get added, drama builds and you just love it.

So when I left off in disc 2 Ji-Soo (girl) and Yuichi (boy) had just embraced and were kissing passionately. I foolishly thought that this meant they'd start to be in a relationship. But when I started watching disc 3 she pulled back and felt he was only interested in her due to pity. Gi-Tai (boy) is still being overbearing with his pursuit of Ji-Soo. He realizes that Ji-Soo has feelings for Yuichi but thinks he can force the issue and make things come his way. Ji-Soo and Yuichi have several moments where they enjoy each other's company and you know they want to be together but things with Gi-Tae just get in the way.

In an effort to break up the tension of the 'love triangle', Ji-Soo moves out of Gi-Tae's family's house. Around that time Gi-Tae finds out his half-brother died in an accident and now he's no longer the black sheep of the family. His father asks him and his mother (as Gi-Tae was the product of his father's infidelity to his wife) to move in and to have Gi-Tae take over the company. Gi-Tae is happy because now he thinks he'll be worthy of Ji-Soo since he's a rich heir like Yuichi and he might gain favor with Ji-Soo as a result. Like the thick headed dope he is - he's wrong.

I can't really do this show justice - because there is so much going on. Not to mention the bits going on in the side stories. But I am loving the story and can't wait to see the unexpected twist and turns this story takes.