As we got into the last 20 minutes, I became increasingly concerned about how much was left to resolve. When we got to it, I felt a little disappointed. Like the bow that wrapped everything up has far too much excess ribbon.

Some things were answered, but it does a disservice to all of the characters’ backstories and development to not resolve them. What happened to Yeo-Reum’s father? How did all of these side characters get involved? How does Seo-Koon know Soo-Yeon? What happened to In-Woo and what was the fallout from the climax in the last couple of episodes?

Above all, I wish we could’ve seen Soo-Yeon’s character fully developed and content with himself and his disability – rather than him returning to the airport a year later seemingly all ‘fixed’.

Even just a few scenes of Soo-Yeon and Yeo-Reum together in a park with his wheelchair would’ve driven home the message the story tried to give us but didn’t quite hit. It would’ve tied together their intrinsically linked relationship all the more and it would’ve been beautiful to see our two ‘imperfect’ main characters fully feeling the happiness and acceptance of themselves and each other, that they deserved. The drama was so nearly perfect!

That being said, there was a lot about the drama I really loved. I said I am a sucker for stars, but I am also a sucker for airports and beautiful metaphors.

The drama grapples with the questions of imperfection, societal expectations, and the notion that everything happens for a reason. Set against the backdrop of Incheon airport, we are simply ‘passing through’. We are all transient beings, and perhaps the ending is poignantly beautiful because stories do come and go. Sometimes we don’t get to see the ending despite being in one snapshot, in this case, watching our characters in a drama, for however brief a time. And sometimes stories can come full circle as we re-pass through certain places in our lives.

The cinematography and soundtrack were dreamy. Yeo-Reum, excellently played by Chae Soo-Bin, was a standout and the strong female characters really gave voice to problems that women face today. We must also have a shout-out for our cutest Security couple Oh Dae-Ki and Na Young-Joo because they deserved their own drama!

It may not have been perfect, but I appreciate where it tried to go and it kept me hooked to watch it in a couple of days. When the emotional notes landed, they really struck a chord.

Perfect viewing for a cold autumn day or winter evening, snuggle up with a hot mug of tea as we visit the ‘Fox Bride Star’.