The story and acting are keeping me coming back. The acting of all the leads and the children is second to none. The last few dramas have shown me that the characters do not need to be my kind of people for me to keep watching a show, if they are brought to life by exceptional acting.

DR CHA is most impressive even if it didn’t reach 20%. 18% cable ratings is close enough to a national drama status on a public channel.
I hope DR ROMANTIC will reach 20%. The last 2 seasons are still miles ahead in ratings.

The Good Bad Mother is a makjang, but saved by its acting. With one week left to go, I doubt that it will come for Doctor Cha’s JTBC trophy.

If Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim 3 only gets 20%, I think that SBS would consider it a "failure."

Good Bad Mother. The main character's mom is relatable if you are korean and 30+.

Yes the ending is pretty lame considering the support she received from Roy Kim. Her rejecting him was my big let down. He really cared for her well being, very considerate, kind and gentle. They could be happy together but alas.

Viewers hating the ending seems to be common with JTBC's highest-rated dramas: Doctor Cha, Reborn Rich, Sky Castle, The World of the Married (but that was a remake).

I liked the ending. It was selfLESS and very her. There is too large of an age gap between them and they have different priorities in life. One has been married and had children. Been there done that. The other person is still young and isn't at the same place in life.

Not everyone needs to get into a relationship after a divorce

That's my guess. It's also just... kinda bad. I enjoy it but I recognize that it's not a good drama, lol.

I wonder too if the very similar premise to Love is for Suckers was a factor.

Its Monday rating is even lower as TBA means too low to report. I hope that Lies Hidden in My Garden starring Kim Tae-hee and Lim Ji-yeon, who is coming off her The Glory success, helps to revitalize ENA.