Princess of the Obvious ([info]dangermousie) wrote,
@ 2008-06-15 20:14:00
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Current mood: complacent
Entry tags:doramas, lobbyist, song il-gook

Still Lobbyist...
Am on ep 16 of Lobbyist.

Amused to report that the trend of having Harry mistreated in every episode continues. Seriously, writer, must you really put your ID so visibly on the screen?

In other news, Maria/Harry is still totally awesome.

Though...

What kind of an insane woman, when she has the undying devotion and complete dedication of a man who looks like Song Il-Gook goes sleeping with VIPs for access and influence? Maria, you should get a sanity check up.

Seriously:

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But joking aside, I really love their relationship: it's incredibly grown-up. Not to mention I am a sucker for unspoken but acknowledged love. They both know they love each other, but they don't really talk about it and they live and act separately because things are too much a minefield otherwise (mainly for Maria, but I think even for Harry things might get difficult because he is too entangled with Mob Lady's business to let go easily).

He knows she sleeps with high-placed men for influence and access and he hates it, but he doesn't throw tantrums with her (in fact, aside from once mentioning to her that he hopes she wouldn't lose herself entirely, to which she bitterly replied 'I have nothing left to lose' he doesn't raise the topic of her manipulations at all). She doesn't scold him or throw fits because he is working for a rival, even though he doesn't really explain to her why, and even though she offered him a job.

In a way, despite all the issues, there is something healthy about them because they don't love an idealized image of a person, but they know full well what the other person is and love them, flaws and all.

When he brings a bottle of champaine over to celebrate her success, even though he knows full well she got it because she slept with the guy (and was at the meeting this got thrown at her face)...loved that.

It's interesting, because it's clear Harry loves her so totally, but he is not a pushover or weak. He is just OK with as much personal space as she needs, even if he loathes it. I wonder if it stems from a deep-seated belief in unavailability of happiness for himself, or lack of belief that he can be truly loved?

Oh, also loved Mob Lady telling Harry to bribe President's Son and Harry saying this wasn't fair play (that is why I love Harry. He really does have his morals straight, or as straight as he can be allowed in that environment) and Mob Lady replying 'that is fair play in the Republic of Korea.'


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[info]miss_dian
2008-06-16 02:07 am UTC (link)
They both know they love each other, but they don't really talk about it and they live and act separately because things are too much a minefield otherwise.
Do you think Maria knew all along that she loved Harry? IMO it wasn't until later on that she realised just how important he is to her. But during the course of her "ambitious as hell" lobbyist period, she seemed totally immersed in herself >_>

He knows she sleeps with high-placed men for influence and access and he hates it, but he doesn't throw tantrums with her (in fact, aside from once mentioning to her that he hopes she wouldn't lose herself entirely, to which she bitterly replied 'I have nothing left to lose' he doesn't raise the topic of her manipulations at all).
Well said. I was thinking "OMG what a really grown up approach to the relationship. Had he been childish, he might have left her and took no notice of her anymore. But nope. You are too awesome for that Harry :D

Oh, also loved Mob Lady telling Harry to bribe President's Son and Harry saying this wasn't fair play (that is why I love Harry. He really does have his morals straight, or as straight as he can be allowed in that environment) and Mob Lady replying 'that is fair play in the Republic of Korea.'
LOL. Loved that. 'That's fair play in ROK." ROFL :D

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[info]dangermousie
2008-06-16 04:30 am UTC (link)
I think she knew she loved him (she was all 'why can't I have the one thing I want for myself') but I think her ambition overrode anything.

I love her, but seriously want her to get arrested. I am all 'Harry, stop getting her out of jams, if she got into one she might learn.'

Had he been childish, he might have left her and took no notice of her anymore. But nope. You are too awesome for that Harry :D


All he did, after having to hear those tapes of her seducing the General and the pics (OMG, when he had to sit and listen!!! His face!) was tell her he was disappointed in her (and only because she planned to continue with dangerous self-destructiveness) and he still saved her. OMG

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[info]miss_dian
2008-06-16 04:47 am UTC (link)
(OMG, when he had to sit and listen!!! His face!) was tell her he was disappointed in her (and only because she planned to continue with dangerous self-destructiveness) and he still saved her.
I know. I mean, I was like "oh no how will you feel being 'betrayed' and knowing the awfulness of what Maria's done? That's one of the best things about Harry. He accepts and loves her just as she is.

I think she knew she loved him (she was all 'why can't I have the one thing I want for myself')
Oh yeah. I forgot about that part. I suppose you're right. Did you find it odd, re: female driver? And Maria sitting at the back? I found it kind of funny :D

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[info]dangermousie
2008-06-16 11:33 pm UTC (link)
I have now finished ep 20 and it's still awesome :)

I love that he finally left her not because she slept around but because she was manipulative and uncaring about the damage (she tells him she is not using feminine charms on new mark, completely misunderstanding what's bugging him, and he just walks away).

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