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This series has a sophisticated, atmospheric magic blended with real life traumas and believable characters. People in the drama are flawed, but relatable and likeable.

In "The Atypical Family" story as well as character development expands with an atmosphere - the colour tones, the music scores as well as sound design, and the easily flowing caesural pauses allowing the viewers to take in the vastness of the scene settings, the seriousness of the situations. One could almost compare this drama to a poetry. Actors and their characters are allowed pauses to think, not to say that they're slow, on the contrary, it makes them and their choices more believable.

The script and most chosen actors are spectacular in their roles. The characters are written as smart, thinking, conniving ones, not by making others extremely dull and stupid, but by letting them make smart decisions, allowing them to have multiple purposes. Not a single person here is B&W, they all have their own personal colour pallets.

For now (6th episode) I could name only one major drawback - the ML's sister. Her character is overweight, but acted by a slim actress, which makes her movements and mannerisms not genuine and weird.

All in all I find the story refreshing and interesting, the clashing of one dysfunctional family with a fake united one, the deadpan comedy, the pain of trauma and not managing to let go of the past.

I can empathize with the characters as I have depression, anxiety, and multiple health issues. They are people who are unable to perform to the best of their ability and they just happen to be have super powers.

The "fat" sister is wholly unbelievable. No one spends the rent money on food. No fat person is constantly thinking of eating...they just become fat because of various issues, usually related to health.

My issue is with the "mysterious" woman who saves the main character from drowning. It appeared to be happenstance that she was there at the beach, but then later it appeared to be some type of grift. I will continue to watch to see where this show is going with the plot.

The settings is not normal to show a beautiful romance but I see the writer is a genius. A man who wanted to be a hero but wasn't able to be, then became just for one person. It has the family thing in it but English title(The Atypical Family) is not telling what the show wants to tell. I like the Korean title("Although I'm not a hero") more. All the actor are good but Claudia(Suhyun?) Kim is the best. It's not like acting I feel like there's that kind of person living next to me. I watched until ep8 and every episode was amazing. The ending song perfectly goes well with the show. I hope the rest also be the same good enough.

Don't usually write reviews but with there not being many on here I felt compelled to. The acting and chemistry between the 2 main characters captivating and a lovely push and pull that keeps you rooting for them. It's funny and light hearted at times, also heart warming and deep, that gets you thinking about your own relationships and connections. Although it features fantasy elements of a family with super powers there are some really poignant real life themes. Theres some great character development and plenty of twists and turns. It has everything you want in a South Korean Drama, they just know how to do it right! I am wholly obsessed with KDramas and for good reason. I have been eagerly awaiting each new episode and the ending didn't disappoint. The story line is wonderful, it is just beautifully done, I shed a little happy tear at the end and really hoping for a season 2.

I first Thought about giving it up in first few episodes as too slow, confusing time travel and repetitive, but i managed to keep going and the show grew on me, the slow burn turns to gold. The characters evolved from depressive to develop and endear themselves into your heart. It had its faults but miraculously pulled it all together. It was Magical, intriguing and superbly acted by the female lead and the mother and the children. Even the facial expressions of the male scammer got to me. Couldn't stop watching it after the slow messy start. Deep and meaningful. Sure to watch it again and again!