If you want romance, watch till EP23 only
I finished it out of spite and thanks to the 2x speed and multiple fast forwards.It started strong. The storyline was slightly ridiculous, I kept waiting for her to sue the company for discrimination and wrongful punishment lol, but at least it had merit. It was fun to watch.
Then the Lanshan last morning incident happened and things really went downhill. I wish writers would rely on actual character personality traits to manufacture plot and conflict and not just use the same old tropes.
EP 38 was proof that if the love Ni-Gu love rival shit wasn't there we still could've had a beautiful, hesitant love relationship without needless conflict.
Also Ni never apologized for his shameful accusations to Gu did he?
The drama would have benefitted had there been no romance or better/more romance. This proportions of rom and drama were off here. Also the workplace conflicts were too much. In 2ish years Cheng got on news what 4-5 times? Ridiculous.
The last work conflict and its resolution was so needless and made no sense what so ever. All in all, waste of time to watch the whole show. Just watch yt compilation videos
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work drama, nothing special
If you have watched most of Tan Song Yun's show, her character here is very much like other shows - I wouldn't think it's a breakthrough or anything. I feel like this show is similar to Master of my own, in a sense where there is workplace romance, mature adults, slow paced and also no big drama or anything.Show revolve around the main leads and their lives as pilot at Lu Zhou Airlines. I can't rate based on the technicality as to how real it was to real life aviation but the show does not really bore you and moves on fast. Don't expect the romance to be super fluffy kind or anything like that. There is abit of love triangle but nothing too much, romance between main leads only start towards the end of the show.
There are also some story on the supporting characters... which is boring to me.. didn't really enjoy the story on the female lead friend so i usually skip through it.
Recommend to watch if you're into work drama. Skip if you're not. The romance part got nothing much to offer. Both leads are pretty good but chemistry is quite meh.
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An enjoyable watch, but too little romance too late
The main draw of the drama is the acting of female lead who is able to portray the charming, likeable and strong-willed personality of the character. Although the actress is not exactly the prettiest by mainland Chinese drama standards, she fits the role well. would say the drama would have flopped if not for her.What the drama excels in, is the story of how the FL stood her ground despite the odds, as well as depicting the work of pilots and aircrew, through interesting incidents and the lives of the cast.
The male lead’s acting is on point by not impressive, but it may be hampered by his character setup (he is supposed to be someone is not expressive) and by the annoying choice of the director to convey his emotions by the tapping of his hand whenever he is anxious, nervous, concerned, or overly emotional.
It is a typical drama where the ML rejects the FL due to a tramautic past and is ridden by guilt, creating tension and anticipation for the audience on whether and when the couple will get back together.
For viewers who wish to see more romance, this drama is severely lacking. The 2nd main leads are not featured much, and the romance between the main leads happens in the last 2 episodes.
I felt towards the end it’s less of a workplace romance drama but more of a occupation promotion drama littered with romance. The ending was rushed and had too much of big China propaganda. The surmise of the male and female lead appears to be work above romance, country above self, and no worklife balance.
I personally enjoyed the drama pretty much, but fast forwarded towards the end, and tolerated the bits where the support cast were just really being vases which is a shame.
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Aviation Fail
What promised to be a show about the aviation industry and people working hard within it, devolved into toxic office politics, an equally toxic relationship quad, an FL that was bashed with everything humanly possible and an ML with the EQ of a human rock formation. This isn't to dissuade people to watch if they're enjoying it but for me the constant stream of negativity was too much. I put it on hold for a while and now after thinking carefully, have decided not to pick it up again. Hope for those eagerly waiting for the ML to thaw, to get their wish. But I absolutely do not recommend this one. Plenty of others to choose from.Was this review helpful to you?
Any drama with Wang Kai in the lead has my attention.
After half a year, I finally found a good Chinese drama to binge on what with the recent popularity to cast good faces that lack talent in cliche dramas whose episodes span just over four minutes.Everything about "Flight to You" was perfect - the cast, the plot, the pacing, the romance, the ending, it was all quite engaging.
I have been a dedicated fan of Wang Kai's ever since his roles in Author Ding Mo's famous drama adaptations - "Love me if you dare" and "When a snail falls in love" because he takes his roles seriously. We can always expect more from his dramas than just some pretty boy CEO who pines for attention. Tan Songyun is familiar to me since she starred in "Go Ahead" - a 2020 hit, which I confess, I haven't had the chance to watch but she surprised me, in a good way, with her portrayal of Cheng Xiao, a straightforward, dedicated pilot whose aspiring to be a female captain at Luzhou Air. Tan Songyun definitely did justice to her character and now, I'm a fan.
We NEED more of these kinda series, those 39 episodes just flew by.
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don’t do it
honestly really exhausting, I dropped it around episode 7. The constant undermining the fl and overall just annoying aspects, makes this show not worth the watch. I tend to give shows a good chance but this one was honestly exhausting and I gave up. The ml wanted to play the person in charge in the beginning and everyone was ultimately testing the fl in a sense. I don’t know if it gets better but it’s not worth finding out. I honestly don’t recommend it and would honestly tell you not to watch it unless you have a high tolerance for annoyance.Was this review helpful to you?
Self growth comes from perseverance, ability to listen, and trusting yourself
A story of a ChengXiao, a strong minded and bold person, trying to survive where the discriminations of gender is a great issue in the job.What I love:
You can never go wrong with Wang Kai and Seven Tan. Still their acting was a top notch, I do not have complain. Honestly, I almost gave up in the first 10 episodes because of too much prejudice between the leads but after that everything was smooth flow. Understanding the importance of each roles in the aviation industry will give you full respect in them. From the captain, cabin crew, mechanic/maintenance team and also the passengers, all their struggles and problem perfectly demonstrate in the story.
This drama has a slow burning romance but handle it properly. The relationship growth between Gu Nan Ting that has trauma issues with Chen Xiao who was bold and strong minded person. I have a lots of giggle, squealing and butterfly on my stomach while watching their little flirting. It is really a breath of fresh air.. I love it so much!!!
Complain:
My little complain is I wish they solve their misunderstanding at least in episode 30-32 so that we can see more in their relationship. But that episode 37-38 is really worth the wait!! I'm smiling again.. Indeed they got a great chemistry...
Overall it's a great drama for a viewers that didn't like business like drama like me... I learned a lot, reflecting on my actions when I was still young like cheng Xiao.
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Feel good modern drama
Flight to you is all a story about flights,pilots,air hostess,ground departments,mechanical engineering and others.Though we travel frequently in flights,I must say I have known everything about flights and their crew in detail after watching this.From training pilots and air hostess to landing and taking off,handling passengers,critical situations and also the health problems of crew involved,all were neatly written.The flow of the drama was good.This is the first time I have known that even flight crew also participate in disaster rescue operations.Those episodes were also good.
Now,coming to actors,Gu Nanting portrayed by Wang Kai has become one of my favourites.Wang Kai was one of those actors who coul show his emotions only through his eyes I am really impressed and also became his fan.Yiu are an exceptional actor👌.
Tan songyun and other actors acted well.
The production values were good, Costumes and locations fitted the story.
Regarding ost,Thinking with you has become my favourite song.I listen to it daily.
Finally,this is a great dramawith beautiful emotions attached to it.I definitely recommend you to watch it.In the air,there is always a story waiting for us to watch👮✈️🛬🛫
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As for the drama itself, I loved it up to episode 24, at which point a turn of events annoyed me so much that it took me a while to finish the series. Wang Kai and Tan Song Yun had really great chemistry and I loved all their scenes together. I gained so much insight into pilots, flight attendants, and how airlines operate. For the most part, I liked the supporting characters (and disliked the ones that you're supposed to dislike) and my only gripe is Xia Zhi remaining angry for too long when she was clearly in the wrong.
Overall, a good watch but could have been better.
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A Mature Workplace Drama with Subtle Romance and Real-Life Struggles
This is a very mature drama without unnecessary cringe scenes. It depicts the environment of a typical workspace, both on and off air. While I’m unsure if gender bias still exists in the airline industry for female pilots, the show highlights that women can work in any field they choose. The actors gave great performances, especially Wang Kai, who has completely captured my heart. If you're looking for a sweet romance without any physical affection like kisses or hugs, and prefer a slow build-up until the 38th episode, this is the series for you. However, I believe that at some point, many viewers might feel bored and drop the show. The drama mainly focuses on workplace settings, showing the struggles of employees and the typical challenges with higher-ups. Personally, I found it very interesting and fast-paced, though I would’ve appreciated a few more deeper romantic moments, like a kiss or hug, to make it more balanced.Was this review helpful to you?
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Love this drama - a slow-burn but a mature and respectful love relationship
I love "Flight to You," and I love actress Seven Tan. I first watched her in "Go Ahead" in 2020 and thought she was a good actress, and I have followed her ever since.I have not watched anything that Wang Kai was in until now. He is a decent and handsome actor. I may check him out again in future drama.
What I like about Flight to You are the following:
- Cheng Xiao and Gu Nanting are very interesting characters, and Seven Tan and Wang Kai played them well.
- It is an interesting story about a female pilot and the scrutiny she has to go through in a male-dominated field. It was great to see how she overcame it.
- Their love story is mature, respectful, and slow-burn, so it was great to see the progression of their relationship.
- I think the drama would be better at 35 episodes, and I didn't like the ending. I was hoping it would show that they got married, but instead, it hinted that they were moving in together. She is off flying while he remains on the ground.
- The production quality of the show is quite good.
Overall, I enjoyed it very much; the acting skills were good, both from the lead actor/actresses and the supporting cast. I give it a 7.8 rating, but I have to choose 7.5 since the site does not support it.
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Solid take off, bumpy landing!
This drama is a very ambitious story about a female pilot and her struggles in surviving the misogynistic world and having her own personal career growth. Cheng Xiao’s growth from a freight pilot to a passenger flight Captain was very well done. Finding a mentor in Gu Nanting, she slowly evolves to be a responsible and mature person, while falling in love during the process. Seven nails this role and as always it’s a joy to watch her.The romance is ‘slow burn’ and the leads really sold the romance. Gu Nanting’s personal issues and the way he overcame it over time was relatable. Frustrating at times but was in sync with his character. Wang Kai brought Gu Nanting to life.
The biggest flaw of the drama is the last few episodes before the finale. They dragged the plot with unnecessary legal stuff, mother’s arc etc. All these we could have done without. It brought down the momentum.
Overall still a good drama. A solid 7.5. Would have been a 8.5 if it landed well.
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