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Veteran actors shine in this
Its an underrated slice of life police drama with string of cases which are solved in a few episodes or less. It also shows the growth of different characters in a realistic trajectory. The veteran actors as masters of the younger cadets really steal the show in the drama. As a frontline worker myself i appreciate the arc of personal lives of the police officers, portraying as only human too. Yet society places higher expectations on them which will never change. The annoying characters are shown empathy and you get to see why they are the way they are (doesnt mean you will like them any more). Its a realistic portrayal of life and politics within a frontline service and further enhanced by the excellent acting skills of the veteran actors. Bai Lu and Xu Kai Cheng were believable but probably took a back seat when it came to comparing them with the vets.Was this review helpful to you?
Zero Angst, zero drama, full of sugar and spice
This show made me fall in love with Tan Jianci. I dont care about the haters who say Mo Qingcheng is unrealistically perfect. This drama is basically a healing show for anyone who wants something to laugh at and relax at the end of the day.Zhou Ye plays a very shy and introverted girl here, and i love her versatility. In reality she's a straighforward and bubbly sort so its nice to see her in a different role. I found myself so envious of Sheng Sheng because she was so loved by her family and friends. They all love her unconditionally and want the best for her. The friendships between the gang are so wholesome and heart warming too.
I wont lie, these are the things i enjoyed most of this show:
1. OST - the songs amd Tan Jianci's voice are living in my head rent free - simply LOVE them.
2. Kissing scenes - it took them long enough to have their first kiss, but once they started they couldnt stop! This CP's chemistry was through the roof! Sheng Sheng is very shy by nature and so there's alot of awkwardness fron her in the early stages which i thought Zhou Ye captured well.
3. Food - i found myself having mala chicken and pork intestine for dinner while watching the show!! All the dishes looked amazing and mouth watering.
4. Tourism/scenary shots of Yang Shuo, Guilin - beautiful lakes, rivers and sunsets.
Basically this is a fluffy romance/slice of life show which introduces viewers to the dubbing industry.
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I dont care what the ending is, this show is 10/10!!!
Best historical drama of 2023, and possibly of many , many that I've watched. The acting of Cheng Yi and Joseph Zeng is next level. They basically became Li Lianhua and Fang Duobing. There are little cases to solve, which lead them to a bigger case/conspiracy. There are NO dull moments, no long drawn misunderstandings, no annoying love triangles. There is plenty of action, bromance, funny/endearing moments, and overall the plot makes sense. The villains are not just bad for evil's sake, they each have their own agenda/motive for their actions. The dog Hulijing is a huge bonus as i love dogs, and she is super adorable and i had so many "nawwwww" moments watching her.The cases being solved are interesting, and the antics of Li Lianhua and Fang Duobing will make you laugh. Di Feisheng joins them at some stage and the 3 of them form a begrudging bromance. Nothing is as it seems in this show.
The production is super high quality, no overuse of fake CGI. Cheng Yi does all his own stunts, Joseph Zeng and Xiao Shunyao have amazing screen presence too. The scenes blend nicely to the next without choppy editing. Its well paced, well written and no dull moments or fillers. The costumes are simple yet elegant, and depict each character well.
The 3 main ML use their own voice which enhances the show 100% for me. Finally Cheng Yi gets to use his own voice as Li Lianhua, though Li Xiangyi is dubbed by a voice actor. Joseph Zeng and Xiao Shunyao have such booming and commanding voices it really suits their characters.
Overall this is a very high quality production and im so glad to have watched it. Will definitely rewatch it when it ends! Just hope the ending is kind to Li Lianhua 🙏 he deserves it ❤️
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Enjoyed it so much
This show is funny, entertaining, heart breaking at times but it will also heal you. There is character development of the main leads, you will fall for the 2nd ML and side characters too. Stellar performance by Zhou Ye, she is so expressive and able to emote naturally at a level beyond her age and experience. Neo Hou and her visuals are amazing, the costumes and make up are on point without being OTT. The show is well paced and shows relationships between master and disciple, friends, fellow disciples and family. I was completely invested in the show, not many shows make me feel this way without fast forwarding through any scenes as i did not want to miss a thing. Its comparable to Blood of Youth for me. 100% recommend and ill definitely rewatch it.Was this review helpful to you?
Like a warm hug
This show is like a hot cuppa on a rainy day with a nice rug over your shoulders while reading your favourite book. Its a slice of life drama discussing friendships, family, loss, grief, uncertainty of life, forging forward in life despite our fears. Its characters are multi dimensional and very relatable and real. There are no unbelievable scenes or outlandish storylines. Its my first time watching ML and FL and they have great chemistry and are completely comfortable around each other. Their romance is NOT the central theme of the show, and i see some people being disappointed about this. But there are so many more facets to this show than romance. Its about finding yourself, struggling between following your dreams vs the expectations your family have of you. Im sure many asian viewers like myself will be able to relate.All the actors did an amazing job but my most favourite character is Ah Yao's Nai nai. Omg shes the best grandmother in the world and says the wisest and funniest things. I absolutely adore her!!! I just looked her up and shes an acclaimed actor whos 85!!!! Omg so inspirational 🙌
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Best modern drama of 2023
Absolutely loved this show. Every episode was engaging, fun and easy to watch. Came for Wu Lei, stayed for him and everyone else. If you are looking for a mature storyline whose characters have depth, look no further. Time and effort was spent on the lead and also supporting characters. The script writer made me care about the characters and i liked all of them immensely, despite all their little quirks and flaws. I was completely invested in all the side stories when usually they are just fillers but in this case i was invested in every story. Wu Lei nails it with his acting again, portraying a young athlete struggling with demons of his past while trying to forge a new career. Zhou Yutong is believable and likeable as the smart and streetwise but restrained career lady. There are no tropes in this drama: no lame 3rd party love triangle, no silly misunderstandings, no money grubbing gold digging women looking for a rich boyfriend. What i loved was also the friendship and sismance between Liang You An and her best friend Luo Nian. I am very fortunate to have friends like thag in my life too. I probably enjoy this show a lot more as im 40, so a lot of the dialogue rang true and resonated with me. My fave is when You An said:"There can never be 50/50 in a relationship, when 1 of you is down and out and can only give 1%, the other person who truly loves you will not mind giving the other 99%.Was this review helpful to you?
Enjoyable watch, dont take it too seriously
I didnt skip any episodes!!! This show is adorable, easy to watch and i enjoyed the chemistry between ML and FL. 2nd ML got on my nerves a bit in the love triangle but it wasnt too bad. Some people commented on plot holes, like its meant to be a fantasy themed investigative show. So dont quibble over the details. Its a super slow burn cute romance. Overall i enjoyed it and as someone who skips eps/drops dramas a lot, I finished it without do either, which makes it a good show for me. If you want something to watch to relax and entertain you instead of frustrating you, then make sure you watch this!Was this review helpful to you?
Excellent on many evels
The comedic levels this xianxia provides is what makes it stand out from the others. The chemistry between the leads/supporting actors is amazing. Acting wise the young actors killed it, and i loved that almost all of them used their own voice. Chen Xingxu showed his diverse acting skills with 5 different characters, it was like watching a different person each time.Storyline wise, although there is romance, i personally love the sisterhood and friendships more than anything else. It just tugs on my heart strings to see how much the sisters love and support one another with not an ounce of jealousy. This is my first time seeing all the actors and i really enjoyed it. He Xuanlin has the most beautiful voice too.
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No surprises here
No one is recommending you watch this for the plot. It's a predictable romcom but extremely well executed. The pacing was excellent without useless side stories going on for too long. The leads have amazing chemistry and it shows. I particularly enioyed the FL's character as it's so different from the typical female kdrama characters. Her fight scenes are really enjoyable, as well as her straightforward approach to relationships. ML is super good eye candy too. I laughed so much at this show, its a great stressbuster and definitely worth rewatching.Was this review helpful to you?
Easy to watch , 2nd Lead Syndrome
This show is easy to watch, a good bingeable show thats not too complicated. I found myself chuckling out loud at some scenes, the comfort/comedy value is quite high. FL is well portrayed and i personally thought she had more chemistry with 2ML. It wasnt until i came to read the reviews that I realised she was meant to be with the king lol. I guess the fact that a ML is so hung up over his dead wife doesnt sit romantically well with me. Overall a good show, Kim Woo Sok is the star of the show for me, he played the character really well and i really wanted the FL to end up with him. I know most people watching developed 2nd lead syndrome lol .Wont give too much away but overall the show has a happy ending.Was this review helpful to you?
Underrated gem
I didnt know any of the actors in this except for Du Ya Fei from Jun Jiu Ling. It seemed like a low budget show with rookie actors. But wow, the story drew me in and i binged 5 eps the first night. The story was well-paced without useless filler side stories. I loved all the characters, especially Wang Ruo Shan who played Ms Zhan. Such poise, gaze and natural acting from a young performer. She made me feel the pain of being raised as an assassin. The love story between Ms Zhan and Jian Buzhi was subtle yet moving and pure. The theme OST was so good too and wasnt overused during the show. Ms Zhan's make up was minimal, depicting the true look of an assassin. Her outfits were plain but elegant. I just fell in love with her character, and was so impressed that she was able to ride the horse while it was galloping away. I HATE fake horseriding shots as it just shows the actors are lazy to learn and devote time to their craft. Highly recommend watching this show, very well done at 24 episodes. Heres hoping therell be a second season!Was this review helpful to you?
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Hardcore Wuxia
No excessive use of CGI, realistic wuxia scenes with great fight choreography. Cinematography and OST were really good too. I havent read the book yet but not a fan of how the relationship developed between ML and FL.Idk if Qin Junjie was the person for the role, another actor might have been better?
Stars of the show for me were Xing Fei and Lin YuShen.
The stories/plots of the side couples weren't the best for me either. Like it didnt make much sense and it just felt like tragedy all round. Come on, you gotta balance a story, it cant all be tragedy, we deal with enough crap on real life.
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Light fluffy romcom
Easy to watch, no angst, ML and FL are ry adorable and their on screen chemistry is perfect! The story line has few holes but hey, you probably arent watching this for groundbreaking plot. I really enjoyed watching Chen Zheyuan and Shen Yue, they're the stars of the show. The 2nd ML and 2nd FL's story could have been written better, it wasnt engaging and i found myself not caring about them and FF their scenes so i could yet to the main couple. So yeah, if the 2nd couple start to bore you, simply FF through their scenes.Was this review helpful to you?
Watching this to save my heart
Im watching Kdrama "If You Wish Upon Me" now and needed to take a break to let my heart heal. So I started this. It's short at 16 episodes, the plot is completely ridiculous but the characters will make you laugh. It's light hearted and doesnt take itself seriously. Uncomplicated and probably a good show to watch if you're depressed/getting over a break up. I havent finished it yet but ill keep watching this til the end. I like that it knows its not a serious show and it doesnt try hard to be what its not.Was this review helpful to you?
Not a show for the faint-hearted
I'm a nurse and have worked in palliative care so this hits differently. I had to take a break after 10 episodes because i was copping too many feels. Im pretty sure i ugly cried in every single episode (especially the episode with Son's last moments) . I had watched Ji Chang Wook in other shows before but he really came through this time. My heart raced and I tensed up during the conflict scenes. Won Ji An also did a great job, I had never watched her in anything but i couldn't help hating her character. Ill have to watch til the end to give a review on the plot but for now i just wanted to say watch this if you want to watch something deep and meaningful. Skip this if you are looking for something light.PS: Also wanted to add that its not very realistic that Nurse Seo always looks so free/relaxed/energetic during work and had loads of time to workout/volunteer lol.
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