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So firstly i want to say that i have watched all seasons, and i was kinda not sure on which one should i write the review.However lets begin.
First of all the story was really cool, i really liked the crime part of it . The idea of having an organisation full of murderers is just PERFECT. This drama kept me interested till the end. You never know how the story is going to unfold.The thing that really attracted me at the begining was the portray of the female lead- she is not a typical chinese or any kind of drama lead. She is a strong and undepedandant woman, who can fight for herself and the people she loves and really importat wasnt annoying which could have happened really easy . Not to forget all the murderers were fantastic presented , their charectrer and why they became criminals was really good made.
So i am going to recommend this drama to all people who enjoy crime ,mystery with lots of love elements in it. It is definitely not the typical crime drama.And if you are looking for somthing with less drama in it ( i mean love drama,however a lot of love figures were involved hahahah it was definitely not only a triangle hahaha) this is the perfect example - there is none hahaha
My rating is around 8.5~9 out of 10.
Highly enjoyable .
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This is my first time writing a review so my review might not be very helpful. I kept thinking about this drama, something I usually don't (I tend to forget about it and move to the next one) so I might as well write a review.The three parts are continuation to the story that ends in the previous.
I don't watch a lot of crime/ thriller/ detective dramas so this is one of the few I've watched. After watching Memory Lost, I think I am going to give these genres a try. I watched all the three seasons so am going to write an overall review. The story has several twists and it gets interesting as you watch it. I liked the story right from the beginning, it had action in the very first episode which got me hooked.
The actors did an amazing job- they kept the story moving and thrilling. There are several scenes in the drama which get you emotional and involved in the story. I felt as if I was part of the story. The lead actors did an amazing job. Bai Yu and Yang Rong played their roles very well. The sizzling chemistry between them was unique and I loved it. The actors of the Alphabet Syndicate executed their roles extremely well.
Coming to music, there aren't a lot of variety you get to hear in this drama. I really liked Deep Sleep (??) by Yang Rong and Bai Yu. It suited the mood of the drama. However, the song videos in the drama have spoilers, it's best if you don't watch them till the last episode of the drama. You can listen to the song, though. :)
This is the first time, I feel like re-watching a drama. I would like to re-watch it sometime soon because of the balance in romance and action int he drama. I usually don't re-watch dramas because they get boring with the dialogues and scenes. However, in this one, the scenes aren't at all boring and it has witty exchanges, especially between the lead actors, so no chance of dialogues getting boring.
All in all, I think Memory Lost is a wonderful drama and has new experiences to provide to its viewers. The theme song is another reason I liked the drama.
Recommended. :)
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Doing their best to stay on the heels of the wrongdoers killers who see themselves above the law. Its supper great seeing each talent at work analysing the sick individuals who are committing the crimes/killings. Even though they feel they're doing the justice that the courts failed to do simply because the committer was wealthy.
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It's good but there are much better ones...
Let me just preface saying: I absolutely don't watch amnesia dramas. Even if the amnesia happened before the start of the drama. Obviously this was an exception. And I do admit that I think the amnesia aspect was handled better than in most other dramas, so that's a bonus. So in a way it helped this drama gain an extra star from a 6 to a 7.Anyways.
As much as I want to like this highly recommended Memory Lost drama, not to mention the original source, the novel, is written from the same author as 'When a Snail Falls in Love' and 'Love Me If You Dare', and 'Glamorous Time', but it was a slight disappointment. I had higher hopes because the WASFIL and LMIYD are one of my favourites in the psychology-crime-romance genre (I ESPECIALLY liked the novel versions of the two stories way more than the drama versions. Although WASFIN's drama adaptation was actually pretty good imo, at least it didn't change anything major... if memory serves me right. I read it a while ago) and I enjoyed Glamorous Time drama too (haven't read the novel yet).
There were a few reasons for the disappointment in this drama, but I think the main reason is because the FL just wasn't quite the FL type I like. I can ignore certain plot holes in dramas, I can even ignore bad acting (although the acting was ok in general in this one) but the FL herself was... a little annoying, childish in her actions, and her character just wasn't mature enough, except for maybe her IQ when it comes to psychology and I do like how she's actually physically strong too and isn't a damsel in distress. But otherwise... the way she gets heated up over the smallest things (childish)... Although it didn't lead to any major consequences, but still, it was a bit annoying. She seems to overreact a lot too. Having said that, I didn't dislike how she always complimented herself, nor her confidence etc. She wasn't entirely overconfident to ignore others' suggestions too. I guess her good side did outweigh her faults because now I'm going on to watch season 2... (side note: all three seasons should just be one season, I have no idea why they split into 3, each season is just a direct continuation of the previous) Although I can say that she isn't as annoying as the FLs of other dramas and she has her redeeming points, hence I kept watching.
About the ML, he's the typical cool male lead. Tbh I was more or less fine with him but I think there were a few times where I went 'why the heck did you say that???' or 'why did you act that way???' But overall, more bearable than the FL tbh. Considering I don't remember anything specific, he definitely left a better impression on me than the FL hahaha.
I think the FL really dragged my ratings down from a potential 8/9 to a 7. My 8 or 9 rating would've disregarded some plotholes etc. but everything considered, I brought it to a 7. It could just be me since I seem to see a lot of people liking the FL and I would to if she just wasn't so... immature. It could be the directing. Maybe the novel version of her is better - I'll only know when I read it, if I'm not turned off from reading it because of this drama adaptation.
As for the crime and mystery aspect, the moment I saw the office set, I knew immediatly not to take the crime aspect of this drama seriously. Sometimes, I feel, you can just tell by the set what sort of drama it would be. In this case, the set for the police offices and rooms just weren't realistic enough. Too... fantasised maybe? Well I was right not to nitpick things, like the FL wearing heals is a big one. Kudos to the actress running in them... Also, there does seem to be some plot holes that existed that I chose to ignore.
I don't know how it compares to the novel. However, novels aside, this drama... maybe it's the directing, maybe it's how it was adapted, but it just didn't seem to be anywhere close to WASFIL, LMIYD and even GT dramas. I'm still in the process of watching season 2 and if it passes my vibe, maybe I'll continue onto season 3 and see.
Oh, I don't usually rewatch dramas unless it's really right up my ally, plus the plot of this drama is something I generally wouldn't watch to begin with, so that's why the re-watch value is only 1 for me. I don't feel like I need to go through it again.
But the above is just my two cents. :)
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ACTING/CAST
-Omg!what could i ask more?the chemistry between the main leads was awesome even from the 1st episode,the other actors,all of them did a great job,i missed the five intelligence task force(i know im mistaken,but it sounds like that😂)
MUSIC
-I love the ost(starting and the end)
REWATCH VALUE
-I've already watched 10x,swear😁😁😍😍😍😍
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Season one is the strongest of the three seasons. The premise is mysterious, and Bai Jin Xi and Han Chen initially have an entertaining rivalry and it's clear from the start that there's chemistry between the two of them. Xiao Zhuan, Leng Mian, and Lao Dao are fun, likable supporting characters that offer a lot of humor to a show that centers around some very dark and disturbing crimes.
It's towards the end of season one that the show began to lose my interest with its increasingly convoluted, baffling plot. I just felt like this show asked for too much suspension of disbelief. (And Han Chen's lines made me roll my eyes.) I do know this is a Ding Mo novel adaptation, and I did like both Love Me If You Dare and When a Snail Falls in Love - I recommend both of those instead of Memory Lost.
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The story was pretty good, not bad for a second viewing after a few months or more. The supporting characters were well done and the acting was superb. All of the crimes were interesting, but at some point they, and the criminal psycology, became too artistic.
Overall, the greatest value to this drama is Yang Rong, the romance, and the chemistry between the leads.
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Totally boring
Theme of the story was very good but execution was poor.Not show the reason that why they were lost their memory . May show in other two season. All the time the leads solve the mystery of crime and that mystery was not so interesting. The lead actress acting was too much . With this the background music which was played when both the lead come across to each other was not good . I hope other seasons will be better than this. Intention to watch other seasons only to know the truth of their loss memories.
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Interesting premise, mostly good execution
(Note: This review is for the entire series of 36 episodes, not just the first season listed under this title.) I watched this primarily because I had seen a clip of Bai Yu doing some impressive stunts, and I enjoy watching his work. This series gives him many opportunities to lean into the physicality of the role, which is nice, but his character is given a little less to work with in terms of emotional range here than in some of his other titles, for whatever that's worth.Story: The premise is admittedly intriguing: Two police officers with partial amnesia (and opposing philosophies of investigation) are assigned to work together in a special crimes unit. They initially clash, but as cases hint at their hidden pasts, they realize they are both missing memories from the exact same period of time. The drama starts as a fairly solid police procedural, with each case spanning several episodes, and develops into a continuing mystery as it goes. There are few surprises here: Unless you're asleep or have never watched a TV series before, you will know the series endgame from early on because... let's face it, it's not terribly original. Every time a character was introduced, I pegged their role in the story (minor role, cannon fodder, recurring supporting character, enemy mid-boss, ultimate boss, etc.) from their very first appearance with nearly 100% accuracy. It's very by-the-numbers. That's not to say it's bad; it's just more of a procedural-plus-romance than a gripping, suspenseful thriller that keeps you guessing the whole way through. The main plot is fairly predictable, and some of the villains are... uh... ridiculously extra, but as long as you can willfully suspend disbelief as needed, it's decent. The ending feels a little abrupt and could have used a longer denouement, but does tie off most of the major threads.
Characters: As much as I love Bai Yu as an actor, I had a hard time liking Han Chen, because he's kind of an overbearing jerk. Yes, a lot of male love interests start off that way (for reasons that baffle me, as I find it the opposite of attractive), but most of them recover from it; Han Chen, despite occasional moments of softness, remains pretty bossy throughout the whole series. Bai Jinxi, who starts as an empowered woman who can hold her own in clashes with Han Chen, gets somewhat nerfed as the series progresses. She bends more frequently to Han Chen's will and ends up getting damseled several times so he can dash in and save her (though in fairness, other characters also need rescuing from time to time, so it's not just her). The supporting cast is fun, though some of their side stories feel a little forced. Maddeningly, characters at times behave in very stupid ways in order to put themselves in life-threatening peril for the sake of narrative tension: At one point, two named characters decide there is no escape and have an extended conversation that boils down to, "welp, guess we'll die now, what a shame, glad we had a good run" when they could literally just walk out of the danger zone and join the civilians they've already moved to a safer area with absolutely zero negative consequence.
Production values: Most of the series looks great, though later episodes suffer at times from stock footage, mediocre CG, and frankly ridiculous "hacking" sequences. There is some absolute NONSENSE with a runaway train, and more with a... cruise ship? ferry? large boat? that changes vessel class and deck structure depending on which stock photo/drone shot/CGI model they stuck in the background. All in all, though, it's photographed well, if the sets are a little too slick and high-tech to be a believable police headquarters. Everyone in this district must be *loaded* with cash.
Content warnings: Moderately graphic violence, including gunshot wounds, head trauma, autopsies, and onscreen suicides. Several cases revolve around sexual assault. Some brief scenes of child abuse.
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Overall, Memory Lost was mostly fun and interesting. Wish the second lead had more expression and interaction with the female lead.
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If you are thinking about watching this, take note:
If you are thinking about watching this, take note:- this is not a drama with three seasons but one 36 episode drama split in three
- there are a lot of loop holes, you'll find yourself saying a lot of times "but..."
- the romance scenes are really good but sometimes scarce, you have to be interested in police drama too
- there are a lot of rapes and multiple rape scenes, beware if you are triggered by this
- you can buy iQIYI to watch this with high quality picture, but the subbing there is made by an AI and quite crappy. Take note that the police Cold Noodles is actually called Cold Face, and in the first season when they talk about the FL being "lu chi", it means she has a bad or no sense of direction at all.
If all this is fine for you, give this drama a chance! I myself found it entertaining and watched it in a few days, without getting bored.
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