Not too good, not too bad
Honestly, I watched this series about 2 , almost 3 years ago. Though I don't remember many details I can definitely point out, from what I recall, that it has 1- Pretty good acting 2- Amazing OST and 3- A disappointing ending (in my opinion). Acting: it was quite good, I don't remember it being overly awkward or bad, I feel like every character was portrayed correctly and matched. Maybe it had some issues here and there but overall it was nice. OST: gosh, even after almost 3 years since I watched this, I keep listening to its amazing OST songs. They really give out the ambience and all the feelings along the series. Beautiful. Ending: I personally quite disliked the ending. I remember being very upset the first time I watched it and complaining about it to my best friend lol, I think I may have also cried lolol. To put it in simple words, I didn't like who the main lead ended with. I think this series is good if you have nothing to do and want to fill in that space, as for re-watching, it's a no for me. For a conclusion, it is a very meh series. While it has a not-so-unique story, it also falls into very predictable scenes, which honestly makes the experience a little unpleasant. Still, if you want to watch it go ahead lol.Was this review helpful to you?
The actors are good at expressing the emotions of the characters and there is a good balance of nice/happy and painful/upsetting scenes.
This series in itself is amazing!
However, the ongoing theme of cheating and lying to your loving partner throughout does kind of ruin the story for me.
Also, if you are impatient this is not the series for you. It does take a long time for the couple to be together properly and can be a bit frustrating.
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Confusing
It's my fault for not looking at the tags... First, I absolutely dislike the MC. He's just... I can't even describe how irritating he is. He talks like a dignified person but does the opposite! PinJun did not deserve what he experienced. He's the most sane character in the drama, next is Jimmy. Both of these actors really delivered.For the plot, it was a mess. I was so confused with every episode. This is a Taiwanese BL so expect for little to no censorship at all. The first ep, the MC and ML already had action and I was just shocked like they already kissed just like that?! The ML, though, was so handsome. However, both MC and ML really lacked in terms of acting.
Seriously, what did I watch?!
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I’m sorry but I‘m not satisfied by how it ended because Pinjun didn’t get an happy ending. He deserved so much better. He was there for Haiqing when he fell apart, especially when his grandpa died & etc. He love Haiqing so much he was willing to let him go cause he know he loves Yanfai. I feel really bad for him & I couldn’t stop crying. My heart was broken for him. I wanna see more of the character that played Pinjun. He’s a good actor. Okay just typing this makes me cry even more so imma stop right here. Was this review helpful to you?
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Just a personal thought
when i first began watching this series, I had no idea what i was getting myself into. At first, I was rooting for the main lead guy. I was expecting some character development from him as well as the main character which was not the case at all. as the story progressed, I realized the second lead deserved the world. I couldn't understand the plot/ending. Seriously ?!?! We start off with the main leads already being in a relationship. The main character is actually in a healthy relationship. I was confused as to why he would simply leave his boyfriend for a complete a stranger ? Like the director forgot to give the main character a personality. we never get an explanation on why the main lead fell hard for the stranger he met at a pool and why he chose him over his boyfriend. I even felt his boyfriend and him had better chemistry than the main lead. In conclusion, I found the love story between the main leads to be so random lol if you are looking for a bl series for pure entertainment then this the one.Was this review helpful to you?
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This Is Very Mid
"Dark Blue and Moonlight" is a series that evokes mixed feelings. I was turned with some of the lead characters' unlikable traits, while others may appreciate his character flaws. Hua Quin, the main actor, may come across as selfish and annoying, but he also shows moments of vulnerability and uncertainty. His battle with depression adds complexity to his character, some will find relatable. The love triangle involving Hua Quin, Yan Fei, and Pin Jun is complicated, with emotions and feelings that intertwine in unexpected ways. The story itself felt rushed at times, leaving some plot holes that could have been addressed with a longer runtime. I was scratching my head and doing mental gymnastics to explain away either the poor editing or bad script.Despite these flaws, the series still manages to deliver an engaging story. The director and writer effectively play with the color blue, giving unique depth to the characters. The music enhances the overall experience, fitting the theme and mood of the story.
One of the standout aspects of the series is its focus on character development. Each character comes from a different background, with distinct personalities, goals, and hidden agendas. This complexity captures the intricacies of relationships and love, exploring the unspoken undercurrents that often go unnoticed.
The acting performances were sometime spot on and other times amateurish, with the cast bringing a mix bag of performance to each character. Jimmy's portrayal as the seemingly happy-go-lucky character with a sensitive side is commendable but there was his seemingly openly cheating. While Yan Fei impressively embodies the stoic marketing director with confusing displays of affection and lack of loyalty to his partner. Hai Qing's character, artistic and talented, adds depth with his dark and possessive side, easily angered and depressed which was poorly portrayed. Ping Jun, on the other hand, remains a simple, nice guy throughout but when he wa angry it was unintentionally comical.
While the series showcases moments of heartbreak and conflicting values, it offers a realistic depiction of relationships and the complexity of human emotions. The chemistry mismatch between certain characters, however, is a notable issue, which occasionally affected the authenticity of their interactions. The series had so much potential but fail in execution.
In conclusion, "Dark Blue and Moonlight" is a series that may not resonate with everyone, but it delves into the messier side of love and relationships. It explores the pain of love, the uncertainties, and the absence of fairytale endings, providing a refreshing perspective on BL shows. For those willing to embrace the complexities and explore realistic portrayals of love, this series offers a compelling and thought-provoking experience.
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A master piece with little hole
I know based from the reviews you'll feel how it is sad for the second lead actor that he ended up his story like this. But believed me, when you feel so much love to that person, the greatest love that you can give is to let him go.Pin Jun(the second lead actor) deserves the biggest applaud here. His character is the person that you would wanted have. Salute to this character that is very selfless and shows how he loves without condition.
By the ending part you might feel bad for Hai Qing and Yen Fei since they still choose to be together but I love how their characters did not force to stole the love that they are greedy to have. Tho cheating is something that's really a poison to a love, but this series just shows that your heart can't really lie.
Over all the series turned out so good. For rewatch value i could say that once is enough for you to gasp and fully digest the content of the story! Salute to all staff.
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Engaging Love Triangle
Overall, I liked this drama. I give it high marks for avoiding the worst of the gay cliches. Hai Qing (Aric Chen) is gay and in love with two slightly older men, wealthy and self-centered Fei (Tom Wang) and kind but poor and hardworking Pin Jun (Tim Huang). We're spared the usual BL agony of the characters trying to come to grips with being attracted to guys. Big bonus points for that. There are a couple of gay hate scenes from outsiders, but never more than hazing. We're also spared the cliché awkward bed scenes. Director Adiamond Lee moves the story along quickly and more or less logically. I never felt like the drama was padded with unnecessary scenes to fill time. I would have given the drama a 10 except for the abrupt and confusing ending. I had to watch the final scene a few times to figure out what happened. Apparently, Hai Qing chooses not to pursue either relationship and, instead, goes to America to finishing his schooling. Not the ending I was hoping for, but probably the right choice for the story. It does make sense that 19-year-old Hai Qing is too young to settle down just yet. In the final seconds he's writing a letter to Pin Jun, so we're left to speculate he may go back to him some day. The storyline of Fei's other boyfriend Jimmy (Charles Lin) is left unresolved. Maybe we're being set-up for a sequel? The main characters are well drawn and three dimensional, even the Jimmy and "Pinky" (Zahn Ya Han) characters. The character of Hai Qing's father could have used a few more scenes to better foreshadow the drama's conclusion. Hai Qing's apparent preference for Fei could have used some more exposition. We're left to assume it's more of a physical attraction or perhaps his wealth. It's pretty clear that Pin Jun is his soulmate, though. Happily, this is only 12 episodes so it's worth your time to enjoy the characters and their romantic encounters.Was this review helpful to you?
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Not your average BL
A warning is probably called for: this drama contains some triggering events, among which cheating and homophobia. That being said, if you are mature enough to understand that these awful things and awful people are a part of life and living, you will be fine and appreciate the complexity of this drama and the care that was put into making it.When Haiqing and Fei meet, its love at first sight. They share a kiss and can't forget about each other for over a year, Meanwhile Haiqing meets Pinjun, who is just the greatest guy ever, with looks to match, so they get together. This would have been the ens of it, were it not that Haiqing met Fei first, and Pinjun is simply too late to receive Haiqings heart. Even though there are absolutely deep feelings, its not like the heartstopping BIG LOVE he has with Fei. So as soon as they meet again after over a year, they don't waste time and start an affair.
The first few episodes is all about the question "when will they meet again and what will they do then" after they meet again, the theme changes to "who will be hurt the most and how will it happen". The struggle of mainly Haiqing is heartwrenching, especially in interactions with elders like his dad and Fei's mother (who is not as fragile as Fei thinks she is).
The end was mildly disappointing, as I think I missed Haiqings reasoning for doing what his father suggested. The message is clear: love hurts, you better make sure you are ready to deal with everything is has to offer, good or bad. I would not mind a sequel though... Although it is not really a bad ending, I would like to see a really good ending.
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It's good at first with conflict, but it's quite cliche at the end. I'm dissapointed with the final episode because my two couple are torn apart. I felt hurt after watching it. It isn't bad, but something went wrong from my point. If just the story changes, there're no characters gonna hurt in this drama. They all deserved love and caring. I feel bad for the ones who got dumped. Even at the end in the drama tried to make it happy, but we all know it's not.It's good at first with conflict, but it's quite cliche at the end. I'm dissapointed with the final episode because my two couple are torn apart. I felt hurt after watching it. It isn't bad, but something went wrong from my point. If just the story changes, there're no characters gonna hurt in this drama. They all deserved love and caring. I feel bad for the ones who got dumped. Even at the end in the drama tried to make it happy, but we all know it's not.
It's good at first with conflict, but it's quite cliche at the end. I'm dissapointed with the final episode because my two couple are torn apart. I felt hurt after watching it. It isn't bad, but something went wrong from my point. If just the story changes, there're no characters gonna hurt in this drama. They all deserved love and caring. I feel bad for the ones who got dumped. Even at the end in the drama tried to make it happy, but we all know it's not.
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I don't think this series is a fairy tale (it doesn't end like that, it's HUMAN) and it's not really for teenagers. It's a great series for adults, not just for men who like men, untwisted, well-flowing, no frills, no Asian affectations, HUMAN.
I was most captivated by the fates of the characters, and apart from the memorable supporting roles, of which there were several, it was the four main characters (all four actors were 25 or 26 years old at the time of filming). They were excellently, sensitively and civilly played, portrayed, each one was different. If I had to highlight, I was most impressed by Aric Chen as Hai Quing and Charles Lin as Jimmy.
The visuals of the characters, the masks, the hairstyles, the costumes - in one word, amazing.
Anyway, I recommend it to almost all GT users, because this piece can't possibly offend anyone...
Láska je laskavá. Láska vždy nemá šťastné konce. Láska někdy bolí. A štěstí ...?... to má limit.
Myslím si, že tento seriál není žádná pohádka (ani tak nekončí, je ČLOVĚČÍ) a ani není moc pro náctileté. Je to skvělý seriál pro dospělé, a to nejen pro muže, co mají rádi muže, nevykroucený, dobře plynoucí, bez kudrlinek, bez asijských afektů, LIDSKÝ.
Nejvíce mě uchvátily osudy postav, a kromě zapamatovatelných vedlejších rolí, kterých bylo několik, to byla čtyřka postav hlavních (všichni čtyři herci v době natáčení měli 25 a nebo 26 let). Byly výborně, citlivě a civilně zahrány, vykresleny, každá byla jiná. Pokud bych měl vyzdvihnout, tak nejvíce mě zaujal Aric Chen jako Hai Quing a Charles Lin jako Jimmy.
Vizuál postav, masky, účesy, kostýmy - jedním slovem úžasné.
Každopádně doporučuji skoro všem uživatelům GT, protože toto dílko snad nemůže nikoho urazit ...
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Story start with a meeting of stranger ,at first meeting they fall in love and at first meeting they separated with eachother and move towards own life but still they have eachother in their memories but at this point ,Yan Fei was wrong because he alreqdy live in relationship with jimmmy since two years ,if he had someone in his heart and mind so he should break up with jimmy but still he continue to live with him .on other side Han also get someone to whom he lived for 1years untill he met with Yan Fei . He and jin loved each other a lot this had been shown but as soon as Yan Fei appeared he and Yan Fei forgot their partner and so easily they breakup with them , it was difficult for Han to breakup because he was not sure about his feeling ,he loved both of them but he betrayed Jin .This was the reason i don't like the story where main lead betray their relationship ,i felt very bad of their partners who loved them unconditional and they just used them.
They showed sister loved also where sister not thought even ones and ready to help his brother .true sister and brother relationship .this part i like the most in the drama
This drama has too much bold scenes because of this i had decided to drop it but want to see the end so i had skip all those scenes and finished the drama in one day ... but at last i don't like it .
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