Cute Programmer (2021)

I thoroughly enjoyed it

I laughed and cried my eyes out throughout the drama.

I would like to say it’s my first drama watching ZXD acting but I’m definitely not new to XZL so I know acting wouldn’t fail in this one. But ZXD too, didn’t let
mw down, I don’t know why I kept focusing on how expressive her eyes were (to the point where I see that she’s wearing contacts) like how every end on the episode they end with a “teaching” I think the drama heavily teaches us about love and life which many other dramas do too ( totally appreciate it); I think the casts all did very well!

The storyline was good, the episodes weren’t too rushed. And to those who said that the title can’t be related… friends you guys can tell that the ML/FL is pretty cute right? And they are programmers. Game programmers to be exact.

And yes, I saw many reviews saying Lu Li is a doormat. This i totally disagree with. She did it for love and dreams guys..( please watch it again) and tbh, it wasn’t even to the point where she’s a doormat (I don’t even feel so!) Some drama FL have it worse?!

But anyway, I was hoping the had a sort of epilogue cause I was totally looking forward for some after knowing she’s carrying (yknow what). But alls good! I’m happy with the drama and now I’m off to the next one! Cheers to less sleep!


Ps I think the OST is pretty cute too! They included programming words in the lyrics (does this tie to the titles now?)

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Honest Review !

This series is a fun, lighthearted watch with a pretty simple plot. The female lead has been in love with the male lead since college, and her feelings go beyond just a crush—she admires him so much that she studies the same course and tries to get a job at his company. The catch? His company doesn’t hire female programmers, so she disguises herself as a guy to get in. From there, the story follows how they eventually fall in love.

The plot is pretty common, but the chemistry between the leads and the funny moments make it enjoyable. That said, there are quite a few plot holes, unrealistic concepts, a lack of details, and parts that feel dragged out. For example, the idea of a company banning female programmers due to one past mistake is highly unrealistic and outdated. On top of that, her disguise as a guy is not convincing at all—she still looks like a girl, and the production could’ve done a better job with that. The pacing also slows down with a lot of misunderstandings, especially since the male lead doesn’t explain himself, and the female lead jumps to conclusions, which causes most of the drama between them.

The pregnancy twist could’ve been handled better too. Overall, though, it’s a decent watch and still enjoyable despite its flaws.

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Thank goodness for good looking people...

As with most Chinese Rom-Coms, you will have difficulty trying to believe the storyline. We see effeminate men in BLs all the time and we have seen some amazing women pull off a guy part in past shows. This one - not a chance. She doesn't even try. And the director - surprisingly, just doesn't care.

She has the same irritating mannerisms all the women have in these type of shows (until their amazing transformation) but, since they think she is a man - it is overlooked and forgivable. If I was a woman - I would get pissed at the double standard.

She doesn't even bother to disguise her voice. Lazy. She doesn't do anything make up wise. Lazy. She fawns over her boss - openly. Lazy and risky - especially, in Chinese society. Get someone drunk (usually, off very little alcohol to move the story along). Lazy.

Thank god for fast forward. I wanted to see if she simply makes the "man" disappear as "she" takes over or, if they discover she is a woman and miraculously forgive her for lying, committing fraud, etc. Handled okay but, I would file this one in complete escapism and don't think about all the overlooked details.

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The title "cute" suffice at some point

For some reason, I like this drama in terms of its elements (not really and entirely on the storyline)

I like how there are quotes at the end.
I like how there are stages in the relationship of the main leads
I like how there are twists on the partners of the second leads
I like how it is close to reality by the time the guy made painful remarks because he is not aware or he has no romantic feelings yet.
I like the use of programming lines in the script even in the OST especially the proposal scene

It can be tried if you aim to look at other perspectives especially the programmers perspectives

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Don't put much expectations with this drama

Story started with a girl who is computer programmer ,just to meet her idol she work hard to work with her idol and she got the chance but unfortunately the company didn't need female employee so she changes herself to boy but her some habits her idol starting doubt on her and expose her identity in front of the member of the office and told her to go out of the company ,from here I expected something more but their parents came out as school friend and they did the contract marriage . And she continued to work with him .then twist arrived that his past came between them which made them separated and then he persuaded her upto 4. - 5 episodes ,then she forgave him and then they together faced some hardship and successfully passed those and then had a happy ending. I am waiting to see their child but .....
I like his sister's love story too.
But drama is a cliché.

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DO NOT RECCOMEND

Everyone here keeps complaining about the insufferable ML and while I agree the FL isn’t a good person either, she essentially stalked him for five years and then it was glamorised to be this secret love type thing, lied about her gender just to be close to him and as if that wasn't creepy enough she slept with him when he was drunk and out of his senses and he was in the wrong? She didn't even try stop him she gladly went along with it then lied in the morning when he asked if anything happened. We're supposed to feel pity that he doesnt love her after their marriage but she came in KNOWING it was just to satisfy his parents he didn't like her and there was a chance he never would but she couldn't accept that. After she finally decides to leave him she also hides the fact that she is pregnant with HIS child. Somehow I'm supposed to support her becuase she doesnt want him tl stay out of obligation but for love? He has a right to that child just as much as she does and after he finds out she's pregnant she carries on lying that it wasn't her child. Yes, she is a more likeable charecter but she did some heinous things, I kept watching hoping that someone would recogonise the problem with her actions but no. Anyways would not reccomend.

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Slave of love

The right title for this drama is supposed to be slave of love. Because of all of the couples here, one of them is gonna be the victim of a slave of love.

I enjoy the ride, I laugh and cry with them. But that can't cover what is lacking in this drama.

If you jump in this drama really hoping to see women in action in the programming world of course you're gonna be disappointed. This is just another romance fluffy drama with a lot of insistence. The most famous quote in this drama is that persistence brings miracles. Well... That's not always the case, sometimes it only happens in the drama world.

We have 3 stupid couple with crazy though of love. Our nominated couple:
1. Jiang Yi Cheng (YC) & Lu Li (LL). LL is just stupid girl that I really want to slap her at first to get her back to her sense. Thanx God she finally can snap back to reality & given YC his own lesson. But for me in the end she still too easy to forgive & forget.
2. Chen Yi Ming (YM) & Jiang Zi Tong (ZT). ZT is one very stubborn woman. I don't know to classify her as stupid or just plain woman. It's kind a miracle I think when someone can change their feeling toward other from sister to woman, very unlikely it's gonna be happen. And she just wait persistencely, what if he never change his feeling & just find another woman....
3. Gu Xiao Qi (XQ) & Gu Mo (GM). GM is really one stupid man. I can't find another word for describe him. He just secretly love with XQ & just do anything possible to make XQ be single... If that's in reality maybe it's actually kinda creepy or maybe once more it's like Lily and Marshal said in 'How I met your mother,' if you like them it became endearing if you don't like them it become creepy.

And we also have cute couple of...
4. The parent (YC & LL). The dads is the one we said afraid of his wife, but in this case is not because of fear instead because of love. They are also one victim of slave of love ?. But i really love the interaction of YC parent...

Overall this just one stupid fluffy romance. Watch it if that's what u like. Nothing missing if u not watch it though

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Not perfect but just my cup of tea

LIKE

When Lu Li was having hotpot with her colleagues at home and what happened next which was pretty hilarious

The regret Yi Cheng had after realised his true feelings - I loved that period.. I guess I'm kind of crazy lol

When Yi Cheng asked Lu Li if "XX" is... and Jing Wen responded - that was awesome really

DISLIKE

Li Man's selfish character

Yi Cheng who could not make up his mind who he loves

MUSIC - personal fav

爱的不是我 Ai De Bu Shi Wo - 尹姝贻 Yin Shu Yi
幸福支配 Xing Fu Zhi Pei - 张宇俊如 Zhang Yu Jun Ru, 臧一人 Zang Yi Ren

REWATH VALUE

Surprisingly, this drama is in my must re-watch list as I enjoyed the whole journey

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Simple and cute

I am writing this review because I love the character of the FL that is Lu Li I am still in episode 22 but I could relate with the character since the very beggining.

Specially in episode 21 when she decides to leave. I am someone who has experienced something similar and i decided to leave. So it is a really relatable situation for me.

According to me they lack communication if the ML would tell her where he is going and try and understand the FL they would probably have a better relationship.

Overall the acting of all the characters are great. I need more if the second and the third couple. Speacially Yiming and Zhitong.

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Shut off your brain...No Logic Allowed

I am into fluff these days and this series fit the bill.

The story is about a girl who like a guy unrequitedly because he helped her when she felt lost. A guy whose been burned by love whose prejudice against girls in his field caused major misunderstanding between the leads at first.

Here are points of what I like and dislike:
- the gender bender ended quickly, I can't bear seeing her wear that hideous wig.
- the FL is headstrong, although admittedly she loses herself when it comes to the ML but personally, i think in real life there are girls like her.
- the FLs bestie is the best. She does not push her opinions on her friend but she supports her with whatever decision she makes.
- the ML is dumb, that's the most positive way to describe him when it comes to love. He's not hung up on his old flame but because he feels guilty about his misconception of her, he gives her some of his time which gives her hope that there's a chance to rekindle their affair.
- the MLs best friend like the FLs bestie is awesome. He was not written as a 2nd lead that we get sick of because he didn't end up with the FL. He supports her and tries to put some sense on the ML but the ML being dumb as he is does not understand his friend's good will.
- The FLs teammates, 4 musketeers of the team A of programming, made the workplace lively and their teamwork and camaraderie is cute, they made the scenes in the office funny and endearing.
- The Ex GF, Li Man is the ex we hate the most. She's under the illusion that the ML has not moved on and can't forget her. I mean, she made his old company go broke, she blamed it on his mom's dislike and she disappeared to improve herself. It's all sugarcoated BS. She should not have had the face to show up in front of him but she's brazen and so confident that she can't get him back.

The OST is cute.
As for the rewatch value, I would when I need to shut off my brain and watch nonsense.

All in all it was not a bad story, it's a usual romcom, the story is what we're used to but the chemistry between the leads didn't work well for me. I've seen them act way better than what we've seen here. The only reason I scored this at around 6 is because the comedy worked for me.

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Why Cute?

The title is not corresponding to the meaning of the series.
When they want to say that women can do it, they must not mention how cute or not is a woman. They lose the target.
It was a bit boring in the beginning but after about ten episodes the style changes and becomes faster.
The two male leads give a serious advantage to the series, but the plot is having some gaps.
Anyway it was a pleasant series to get your time by but nothing more this. I have seen more interesting ones that include a lot of technological data and innovations as well.

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