I absolutely adored this series. It's a simple story about ordinary people with ordinary problems (which doesn't mean we're before an ordinary drama) with which almost everyone can relate to. All of the characters are endearing and lovable without exception. There are no shrew ahjummas overprotective of their rich flower-boy sons or vamps trying to steal your boyfriend. I didn't even want to finish it because I knew I would miss them all, since they had become something as old acquaintances. It's actually really difficult to reach this level of sympathy and empathy with the characters in other series, which means that the writers did a great job. Reply 1988 is a tribute to a certain time not just in the life of many Koreans and Korean families, but as I said, many people who watch it from over the world can relate to this nostalgic look to youth and family relationships. The cast is amazing and the situation comedy gags are really funny. The story is well balanced between family and love issues. I really appreciate the fact that the older characters are not stereotypes. I actually believe that if Reply 1988 works so well is because of the great acting and the character design. The soundtrack adds to an impecable production that recreates the atmosphere of nostalgia. Also, it's full of hidden jokes and tributes to Korean culture -about which I found out after watching it- that make the series richer (I recommend looking them up when you're finished, since some might spoil the plot). Summing up, I REALLY recommend this. You don't even have to be a Korean drama junkie to enjoy it.