I came to watch the show with high expectations. And with high expectations come the disappointment. You see, I love the main actors. Lee Do Hyun is one of the fastest rising young actors and Im Soo Jung's two previous dramas were two of my highest rated shows here on MDL. The synopsis intrigued me.

First things first, I am not a fan of math. All the math talk passed by me like empty words. It didn't really matter since they ain't asking us to understand those math problems ourselves. One of the first scenes that even made my heart race was when the main leads were solving the problems overnight in the classroom. I felt that excitement even if I don't understand whatever they were solving. That scene was so tastefully done to show both of their love for that subject.

However, I may be one of the very few who wanted the romance. I am not appalled by the age gap because I am a fan of noona romances. Plus I liked both the main leads so I was hoping to see more of their chemistry. It's there but the show wasn't able to utilize it well. The show focused on uncovering the corruption of the school system but it kind of dragged. It wasn't as exciting as I thought it would be. The main villain played her character to perfection though. Props to the actress! However, I was not happy with the pity party they did to her during the finale. Like no, I will not feel sorry for you. Never.

If you are like me who went in to watch for an exciting revenge story with a dash of romance here and there, then this is not for you. The show stayed true to its title, melancholia, a state of deep sadness before the light on the end of the tunnel.