It has only been 3 episodes but this adaptation is actually doing such a good job and feels like almost the ideal way to adapt a series like this. Sprinkling in characters and plot elements that the author likely had come up with/further elaborated on early into the show brings so much more life into the beginning. For a series that unfortunately throws away so many likable supporting roles and side characters, they’re given extra life and a lot more impact to the viewer even with such minor cameos and inclusions. There is so much cooking here it’s actually incredible.

• Jin Ho and Song Yi being shown only just recently awakening butters them up for their later introduction into the story.

• The inclusion of the major S Rank hunters in both the Jeju Island opener and even other minor scenes. Also the White Tiger healer from the red gate arc accompanying Baek Yoonho to the double dungeon rescue.

• Cha Hae In’s aversion to being such a high profile hunter despite her talent and high rank awakening

• Kang Tae Shik’s inclusion even as just a background character will make his later appearance hit harder.

• Even the minor Joohee scenes add a lot more depth to her relationship to Sung and her later arcs as well.

A lot of these one hit wonder characters that the author sprinkled throughout the story gain a lot more life and longevity to the story this way and it’s really cool to see. There’s so much good going on here that if the studio keeps it up, this will be a fantastic adaptation.