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"A mysterious romance between a goblin and a young human bride."
Goblin - Episode Highlights
Episode Highlights
Episode 1
This episode masterfully sets the stage for the epic saga. It establishes Kim Shin's tragic past in the Goryeo era, his curse of immortality, and his 900-year search for the Goblin's Bride. It also introduces Ji Eun-tak, her tragic childhood, and her ability to summon the Goblin by blowing out a candle. The first meeting between the two leads on a rainy street is now iconic.
The first episode perfectly blends historical tragedy, fantasy, and modern romance. It lays the foundation for all the central conflicts, introduces the main characters and their motivations, and establishes the show's unique tone and stunning visual style.
Episode 4
After weeks of denying it, Eun-tak finally proves she is the Goblin's Bride by revealing that she can see the sword in Kim Shin's chest. This revelation shocks Kim Shin, who had begun to doubt her claim. The episode features their first trip to Quebec, Canada, creating some of the series' most breathtaking and romantic visuals, including the moment Eun-tak catches a falling maple leaf.
This episode solidifies the central premise and shifts Kim Shin's perspective. What was once a theoretical quest has become a stark reality. He now faces his impending death, forcing him to confront his burgeoning feelings for Eun-tak and the true weight of his curse.
Episode 10
A pivotal episode for the secondary couple. The Grim Reaper and Sunny's relationship deepens, but a shocking revelation occurs when Kim Shin sees the portrait of his sister, the Queen, and realizes that Sunny is her reincarnation. This moment was the most-watched minute of the episode, achieving a 15% rating.
This episode connects the past and present timelines in a deeply personal and tragic way. It re-contextualizes the Reaper and Sunny's romance, revealing it to be intertwined with Kim Shin's own tragic history, setting up the major conflicts for the rest of the series.
Episode 13
This is the emotional and action-packed climax of the Goryeo-era storyline. Eun-tak is threatened by the ghost of the evil eunuch Park Joong-heon. To save her, Kim Shin finally confronts his destiny. He has Eun-tak pull the sword from his chest, using its fiery power to destroy the villain before turning to ash himself. The heart-wrenching goodbyes in this episode are considered some of the most powerful in the series.
Marked as the highest-rated episode by fans, this episode delivers the moment the entire series had been building towards: the removal of the sword. It provides a devastating, yet heroic, climax that fundamentally changes the nature of the story, leaving the remaining characters and the audience to grapple with the immense loss.
Episode 16 (Finale)
The finale brings a poignant and bittersweet conclusion. After Kim Shin returns, he and Eun-tak share a few years of happiness before she unexpectedly dies in her first life, sacrificing herself to save a group of children. The Grim Reaper and Sunny also find closure, walking into the afterlife together to be reborn. The final scenes show Eun-tak being reincarnated and finding Kim Shin again, promising to find him in all her subsequent lives.
The finale provides a satisfying resolution that stays true to the show's core themes. It offers closure for most characters while underscoring the Goblin's eternal, lonely fate, now redefined as an endless wait for his love. It affirms the power of choice and the enduring nature of love across lifetimes.