Speed and Love

Very different and awesome

After a very longtime I like modern cdrama very much especially I really like to talk about ml heyu his acting is good and he is hot and handsome at same time frist time in my life after reading novel of a drama I felt no one can be perfect as heyu in Jin Zhao role and for Esther many people complian about her acting and voice but for me she is awesome more than okay I like her acting and her role and many little details I like about this drama is location I mean it's different I really like ml place it's different from typical cdrama good apartment well organized things maybe after seeing same things I like different one this time and also I like racing and fighting story of male lead because in other drama only male lead and female scene together is good but in this drama their solo story or scene made me hooked I'm excited for future episodes.

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stepcest question mark

i tried so hard to care about this stepcest ragebait & make sense of the general plot idea but i guess #DeadDoveDoNotEat always prevails. i found the cast to be fine and i love the work qiming fei puts into his support roles ,, he's mastered the craft and his ability brought a lot of light into the episodes that i watched.

⟢ maybe i just pull out scripts that do injustice to esther yu as an actress, but i'm severely underwhelmed by her typecast tendencies. the music is cringy & the production isn't anything above average, but i really liked the filming locations and insight into the streets of thailand. . .all thai actors did great!

truly whatever ._.

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So much potential, and yet...

I really wanted to like this show. I've seen a few dramas with Esther Yu, and although I agree her voice and childish acting can be a little awkward to watch, I generally have positive feelings for her characters. Not too familiar with He Yu, but he definitely fits the role of ML. Unfortunately have to drop this one though, as there are just too many things that frustrate me to justify wasting time finishing it.

As I always say, the cast do well with their roles (no disrespect or hate towards any of them). It's almost always the writing and execution that gets to me. The plot is rather boring and inconsistent. There isn't enough chemistry and scenes between the FL & ML to make up for the inconsistencies in the story and progression. The ML barely has any lines. He's your typical handsome ML who's always bruting, moody, angry, rarely smiles, treats most people coldly other than the FL and their social circle, and barely shows any emotion other than anger and moodiness. Most other characters get somewhat realistic personalities (maybe debatable when looking at the childish personality of the FL), so I just wish we could get more MLs that have more personality than just the bruting, overly-capable MLs like this one. It hurts the chemistry with the FL, and most of their scenes just felt awkward to watch given the FL's child-like personality and the ML's quiet angry demeanor.

I'm sure He Yu is a great actor, but I didn't get to see much of his range. Maybe it gets better later on, but up to episode 10 I feel like he didn't have as many scenes as I would normally expect for a ML. In fact, I feel like they gave way too many scenes to the 2ML. I'm an avid disliker of love triangles, so I really didn't like how the writers kept forcing scenes between the FL and the 2ML instead of focusing on developing the relationship between her and the ML. There is a 2FL, but so far she's barely in the show, has a frustrating personality, and the ML acts so coldly towards her I wouldn't even count it as competition for the FL. And yet, the 2ML is given a likeable charismatic personality and is in almost every other scene, including with the FL, whereas the ML pops in every now and then (still moody) and has forced "tension" scenes with the FL that feels awkward given the sibling dynamic the writers keep pushing for.

On the topic of sibling dynamic, I am used to dramas going the route of "not technically siblings" when it comes to romance, but I definitely agree with other reviews that think the whole non-biological sibling dynamic is a bit strange. There are times when the leads are acknowledged by others and themselves as being brother and sister, and other times when characters conveniently disregard that fact and see them as a couple. Not to mention the FL's childish personality compared to the ML's authority-like personality makes it feel even more weird at times. Don't get me wrong, there are heart-fluttering moments and tension, but most of the time it feels forced and awkward.

The racing and action sequences are cool I suppose, but sometimes feels out of place with the other scenes. The high speed racing and dangerous driving doesn't make a whole lot of logical sense given that no one seems to get pulled over by the police or stopped at any point. The FL also doesn't make a lot of sense as she's technically capable and knowledgeable in many things but still plays the defenseless FL that needs saving.

I could already tell the direction the romance was going in very early on. Likely many episodes of frustrating back and forth & push and pull between the leads before making any meaningful progress in their relationship. Likely many jealous ML moments to come given the fact that there's already three men who seem to be interested in the FL. I suppose I'm just not the target demographic for these types of shows. Still very frustrating for a romance drama lover.

I don't know, maybe the show gets better in the later episodes, especially given the high ratings. But I couldn't shake the obvious "fanfiction" romance and plot progression. Maybe if you're into this sort of thing you'll enjoy it, but I wouldn't expect too much in terms of realistic romance and a logical plot, just mainly fanfiction-like fluff.

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This one has some spoilers but I promise it’s worth the read

Lemme start with I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS DRAMA.
He Yu and Esther smashed it with this series the acting was on point and I can imagine absolutely no one else playing their roles they truly were amazing.
The plot was great two kids brought up together in the same house siblings but not by blood but separated due to the parents split leaving Zhao taken by Jin Qiang and Mu by her mother only for Mu to come to Thailand at 20 years of age in the hopes of meeting her brother and becoming close to him again.
Main leads:
Jin Zhao- ur typical bad boy but has the most kind hearted and beautiful personality at the time he spent his high school years onward racing and boxing to earn money for his father himself due to a law case in which he was framed but also to help his garage in which he worked.
Jiang Mu- a sweet and cutesy girl completely loving caring and beautiful she clings to him like anything but has absolute adoration for Zhao in her eyes. And although seems like a weak character is strong and supports him every step of the way she cares for him more than anyone ever could a proceeds to continually put him above everything and everyone.
Side characters:
Sanlai- an incredibly caring and humorous character whom I truly sympathised with not only because of him past but because despite everything he went through he was always there to support Zhao and protected Mu at all costs as if she were his own sister his character was truly lovable and amazing
Crazy- as they call him is another friend of Zhao’s who again was incredibly humorous and like Sanlai treated Mu as his own sister he really was a favourite in this series
Lin Sui- despite the rivalry with him and Zhao at the start it was evident that he had no intention to cause harm but rather was bedazzled by his talent their friendship then developed and we can see that he truly was a good one he was the reason Zhao overcame his accident and was able to live with good health.
Nana- I loved her truly bestie of Mu and neighbour of Sanlai she stopped at nothing to be there for Mu from the start she helped Mu make a move toward Zhao and was a consistent help in being a comforter and listener whenever Mu needed it
Wan Qing- despite her unrequited love for Zhao it was clear that she was never going to be an issue as although she loved him dearly she never forced him nor created major issues for Mu and in the end realised that it was best they were together and became a great friend of Mu

Plot:
To keep it short their separation is followed by a reunion due to Mu going to Manshi she makes attempts to get closer to Zhao and slowly learns the difficulties he has been put into his shortened study despite being a top grade student resulted due to economic issues and his continuous want to help his younger “sister” Jin Xin who had a critical disease and needed treatment. The two slowly fall in love and become inseparable and eventually get together however the relationship no matter how sweet gradually gathered issues due to Zhao being conservative of the true economic issues he was in and with the help of Sanlai realised he was not helping Mu by keeping it from her this developed their relationship for the better and he found a way to clear his name as the truth was that he was caught up in a case and framed for it to clear his name he required racing one final time and winning to end all the troubles. However, due to a faulty brake Zhao’s car exploded injuring him to the point he was unable to walk and Lin Sui steps in to get him a great doctor so he can get better however Zhao feeling unworthy doesn’t want Mu to be with him as he felt she deserved someone who could protect her and walk with her so when her mum falls in and requires surgery forcing her back to Canada he ghosts her in which she feels upset they then reconcile in Nanxing 6 years later she is still in love with him and him with her he realises that he had no need to step away at the time and that he wanted to marry her the end shows the two married.

Criticisms:
Honestly my only issues are some of the script stuff but ofc im not a scriptwriter but i thought I’d add it and see if anyone agrees
1. This is minor but when Mu thinks he’s cheating due to the hand he put on the other girl I found there to be no reasonable explanation for that action and it did slightly annoy me as despite his need to do some activities because of him being framed I didn’t see a need for that specific action anyway lolllll
2. The separation of 6 years felt crazy and the frustration I felt of Zhao’s actions were unreal as ofc Mu had already gone through sm because of his case and then his accident then he chose to make decisions for her
3. The proposal was low effort sat in airport waiting seats with the ring attached to a new keychain I liked the sentimental touch but it jus didn’t feel as great as some of the other dramas and the wedding stuff was unfinished cz all best men and maid of honours were drunk and asleep which I found slightlyyyy eh anyway
ALL IN ALL ITS GREATTTT
Zhao’s actions no matter how harsh made me realise his trauma and self esteem were truly bad he felt worthless despite being adored by Mu but this drama is a great way to show his healing and the happiness they both gain I truly loved it a lot❤️

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SURPRISINGLY AMAZING!!

don’t even know where to start. i don’t usually leave reviews on this app but even a day after finishing it I constantly think about it so i had to leave a review!!

i thought it would be the usual step sibling situation and whatnot (which I already enjoy watching). after watching the first few eps i felt like the FL would be quite annoying in terms of her childishness however I was fortunately proven wrong!!

i absolutely love her character. she is playful but at the same time caring, calculated and the most important (and surprising for a Chinese drama) BOLD!! she clearly displays what she wants (the ML i mean haha) and I love it!! she doesn’t wait for him to do the first step and it’s perfect due to his distant and cold nature (even though he’s very caring actually).

i also love how he’s so attentive to everything. the last few eps were genuinely so amazing i can’t even give specific details since there’s so many absolutely perfect moments which also gives you a lesson on how a relationship should work believe it or not.

overall if u like distant but caring guy and a playful but straightforward and bold girl WATCH IT IMMEDIATELY!!

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Why am I so late to the party!!!!!!

Till date I have watched a number of dramas, more Korean than Chinese. Being relatively new to this genre I feel I don't really have the stamina to watch 40 episodes of something and invest myself in it. I have given up on a lot of Chinese dramas for this particular reason. It's too much of an investment of time for me. I went into Speed and Love with similar expectations. When I started watching Speed and Love I stopped at the first episode because I couldn't understand it at all. I couldn't understand Mumu's longing for Zhao. Nothing stood out, there was no hook, no catch and I think that is what the genius lies in, to not force the viewer to fall in love with it because they know they'll end up blown away anyways. I however forced myself to go on and boy was I unprepared for the havoc it wreaked on my mind and soul. I fell head over heels in love with He Yu's (Jin Zhao).

I think the most important aspect of this drama is the gradual pace at which the characters and the emotions develop. So much has been written about the brother sister bond that I feel it has been blown out of proportion. To be honest whether he fed her milk bottles or changed her diapers doesn't matter to me personally considering they never had a blood bond. Yes people might stone me to death for this but the fact of the matter remains that Jin Zhao was never related to Jiang Mu by blood, it was always societal/familial. They did not share a birth mother or father hence in my mind they were not related apart from emotional connections. The fact that he had been born to Jiang Mu's father's best friend really made it quite stark for me.

The boy had been forced to be a caretaker to Mu Mu since a very young age because he had no choice at first and later simply because he loved her. He considered her the only anchor to his life that didn't regard him unwanted, a financial burden or an eyesore. A lot of what children end up doing is basically what they are taught to do and Jin Zhao had no choice but to step up as a parent to Mu Mu in the absence of her parents emotional unavailability. People might argue that her mother was always attentive and loving towards her but in reality she struggled through an unhappy marriage, spousal incompatibility and a deep lack of trust and understanding which made her bitter towards Jin Zhao ( someone she saw affiliated solely to Jin Qiang) and over protective of Jiang Mu. Thus there was always a lack of emotional stability for both Zhao and Mu. The only solution to this for them was to find stability, strength and love in each other.

I found Jin Zhao to be the most rational, level headed and understanding protagonist of any drama to date. Yes you see men caring, loving and ready to go the extra mile for their lady love but the idea that he dedicated his entire life to her is unthinkable. He remembered and provided everything she ever needed be it food, love, strength, academic knowledge, adolescent coming of terms or quiet companionship. He definitely was the north star to her ship regardless of wherever she floated. He remembered his promises to her and kept them. Her safety and happiness were paramount to him regardless of his own feelings in the matter. It takes a lot to sacrifice one's entire life for someone else's happiness that too willingly and Jin Zhao did it because he didn't want to be "The Bastard" who would make her suffer. To him she was already a living breathing miracle, her life alone was the biggest gift that he had received in his life. I am blown away by this kind of selfless, caring and giving love that too for a single entity. I loved Jin Zhao's love for her.

I found Mu Mu to be the perfect companion for Jin Zhao. She was the only one who kept him grounded, made him feel he mattered and loved. The tears she shed for him "Left him Defenseless" in his own words. I realized how deep her love for him ran when she broke down completely after his accident. That single scene encapsulated her entire being for me, her sorrowful cries and her struggle to crawl to find him despite being mentally broken left me speechless. Esther did such a fabulous job portraying MuMu's angst, her darkest fears turning to reality culminating in the deepest sorrow she could ever bear, not knowing whether the man she loved was dead or alive. I cried so hard with her. When Mu Mu found him again I was more angry at him than her. How dare he push her away, make choices for her and break her heart. She had every right to know what happened to him yet those years were robbed from her. When she says "Anything from him would suffice even an emoji" it broke my heart to pieces. She deemed him heartless and rightfully so. However MuMu turned out to be a more magnanimous person than I could ever be. She kept going back to him till she broke all his defenses, flattened the barriers he had erected around himself under the false guise of protecting her. Shout out to MuMu to loving Jin Zhao with equal intensity , equal depth and understanding. She kept calling him back from his self dug grave. She in my opinion deserves the highest honor for having such patience in the face of endless silence. She deserved every bit of Jin Zhao's love, his heart, body and soul she had earned every inch of him dedicating herself to him as he had to her.

There is so much good in this drama that words fail me. The casting, the direction, lighting, wardrobe, locations, makeup, the supporting cast, the extras. The cars and races were so exhilarating that I was pleasantly surprised. Not to meantion the scores oh my God am I hooked to Away or what! Everyone of them helped weave this beautiful tapestry of a drama.

Shout out to He Yu for making me understand what longing actually means and to have someone yet still show restraint in the face of such intense desires. That man can emote all these motions with such finesse.

The two most important scenes for me were
a. When he confesses that a lot of people have come and gone in his life but he was never serious about anyone so once she entered his life he wouldn't give her a chance to back out. The coffee that was sweet just for her. The way he stares at her eye level before asking her how she would like to taste him , the intense gaze, the breath he dared not draw, the desire that traveled down his throat to his entire body just gave me shivers, how just how could someone be so good at emoting such complex layers of emotions so deeply and excellently. That scene was just the entire drama for me. He Yu should go down in the annals of Chinese drama history for this one single scene. The kiss that followed was the cherry on top. That man could kiss a fish and turn it to a mermaid. I seriously love him for his kisses alone.

b. The second scene was when MuMu is at Jin Zhao's home in Nanjing during the mid autumn festival. She hugs him from behind and asks him to not ask him to let go of him. She confesses that even after all this time apart he is the only one she has always truly loved. That scene stood out to me because when she says that would he say nothing to her the defeat was visible in her eyes. That it was the end of the rope for her, she had laid herself bare to him and had still not received a response from him. That she had lost the battle between her dignity and her heart and that her heart body and soul yearned for him. The way her eyes pleaded to him and her tears dropped from them it just shattered my perception of love so bad. The idea of any sort of pride in love was so foolish because all her dignity, pride and self esteem had been steam rolled in that confession. I loved her, I loved her love for Jin Zhao. Love essentially is a very humbling experience.

All in all an excellent watch. I do wish the second half had been shortened and the first half extended, my heart is still wandering in the garage in Thailand where a man living on the edge has vowed to win everything in a single race. Love, love, love you Jin Zhao!!!!

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HOTTEST CDRAMA AT THE END OF THIS YEAR

Everything in this drama is truly beautiful, especially in the aspect of color gradation which is very sharp but still beautiful and aesthetic. This makes every scene and its meaning a beautiful message and easy to understand by the audience. Supported by the acting of the players and extraordinary chemistry so that the storyline feels very alive and memorable. Esther Yu's acting as Jiang Mu is a challenge for Esther in the acting world but Esther is able to get through it very well In my opinion, Jiang Mu's character is not much different from Esther Yu's character in real life, namely a cheerful, unyielding and fashionable young girl. Jiang Mu's character also teaches about determination, the process of healing and making peace with all the wounds in the past by not having to leave it all but by holding it with an open heart and daring to start again from the beginning for a better and happier life. The OST is also very in tune with every emotion displayed, making this drama very worth watching at the end of this year because it has a deep and burning intensity.

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Not Just a Drama, but a Memory My Heart Will Keep Forever

*Speed and Love* is a beautifully crafted work of art.

It is not merely something I watched — it has become a memory my heart will carry forever.

From the visuals, the cast, to the storyline, everything was thoughtfully and beautifully executed. I have read the original novel, and in my opinion, this drama adapted it in an even more poetic and touching way. The storytelling feels more delicate, and the OST elevates every emotion, allowing each scene to linger long after it ends.

Heyu and Esther portrayed Jin Zhao and Jiang Mu so perfectly that I cannot imagine anyone else in these roles. To me, they are the embodiment of these characters — natural, sincere, and deeply moving. Their performances made the story feel alive in the most genuine way.

Even now, I find myself unable to move on to other dramas. I am still emotionally stuck in *Speed and Love*, unable — and unwilling — to let it go.

Thank you to all the cast and crew who created something this beautiful. This drama will always hold a special place in my heart. I sincerely hope that Heyu and Yu Shuxin will reunite in another drama someday.

Once again, *Speed and Love* is not just a drama — it is my soul.

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