I began watching this because it was about diving, I always love watching shows about things I dear not do. What began as just another sports show for me quickly became so endearing, I was taken on a roller coaster of emotions all the while keeping pace with the diving team. The times they won, the times they lost, the times they got drunk because of the pain... (They got drunk a lot...) Dedication to the craft and to each other helped them to find a way and they had to find a way quite often. One obstacle to the next that literally seemed never ending. I think Ari wrote "No tears left" after watching this series. The obsessions and the borderline crazy had me all over the place but his eventual state had me broken; standing right there with Witte wanting to slap somebody.

The team dynamics which appeared like a family; their dedicated to help each other make their dreams come true, to help each other become stronger, to save each other no matter the cost. Coach Yu was more of a mother to them than some of their actual mothers (yes I being petty because you left him, be glad I didn't call your name), she wanted the best for her team, but was never willing to risk them to achieve it. A true gem, especially in contrast to the other coaches that are present within the series, not that they are bad; just that they aren't her.

Witte and Bailong made this show everything that it is, a lot of persons were upset that this wasn't a BL but I never expected it to be. The story wasn't new but these characters and actors made it worth the while to watch. Their relationship progression was simply one of the best parts of the series, never seeming forced nor unrealistic. Going from foes, to chasing each other to another country. Their bromance was a whirlwind and I was living for it, you know the actors are good when you can see their emotions in every worried glance at each other. I know they are billed as perfect partners, but it was so true. When you care enough about someone to risk losing them to make sure they are alive and well, you have truly found something real. I am glad I got to see them hug for real at least once because they honestly deserve it.