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The chemistry was amazing, the plot was engaging, the emotional scenes hit hard, and the OST was beautiful. The leads being close in age made their chemistry feel incredibly natural and believable. What impressed me the most was how perfectly they fit their characters—it never felt like they were acting. It felt like I was watching real people living through those moments.Was this review helpful to you?
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Brooo this drama is so good I need them again on other drama again they have good chemistry and it's not boring and it's like uhmm speed and love?(I think) Bao shengen and Daniel Zhou have nice chemistry tbh beside I hope it's happy ending cause many people said on black app said it's not happy but I hope its happy ending hehehe and beside the acting was so good especially Daniel Zhou and bao shengen...when I first watch ep1 i scream because like I said have good chemistry and acting...I will be ready my self just in case if this drama will be sad ending cause many people saying on black app that this will be sad ending I think? Well I m not sure if it's true and I hope they will have new drama together again💯💯💯💯(sorry if my English is bad ://)
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Perfect Casting and Chemistry but Uneven Timeline Distribution
The casting in this was perfect. Both the actors gave off the vibe they needed for these characters. Bao Shangen did so well like her crying scenes genuinely had me feeling so bad for her.Honestly the yearning in this drama was next level like it had me hooked from the beginning. I also love the character dynamics. I like the side characters and I like how they didn't take up too much of the drama and how most of it was focused on our main characters.
They also did a lot of tropey things like him backing her into a wall and if done wrong it would be very cringey and hard to watch but since they have such a natural chemistry they pulled it off really well.
My main complaint was the timing of the drama. For a 29 episode drama why did we spend like over half the time in the past. I feel like it should've been half and half not like 20-9. At some points in the past the drama felt like it was dragging abit. I think we should've spent more time unpacking Lu Xixiao's pain and what not in the present. I also think the transition back into their relationship in the future could've been smoother. It felt a bit too all of a sudden to me and didn't make much sense. I wish I saw Lu Xixiao get more mad or something because it would've been valid.
Anyways this was a very good show that I would definitely rewatch one day.
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The plot had so much potential but it ended up feeling very rushed.
When I first picked this show up, I noticed that the plot was very rushed as if it was just trying to move from one thing to the next. If they added more episodes and actually fleshed out the plot, the drama would of felt more satisfying to watch and enhanced there chemistry especially because I left like they became close too quickly.The characters themselves also had way more potential more the script writers dialled them down so much. In the novel, the characters more more intense, darker and more morally grey. Zhou Wan hated her mother in the novel and purely approached Lu Xixiao for the intent of revenge against her mother and Lu Xixiao was more destructive and unruly. Even the breakup was more emotionally intense in the novel as Zhou Wan broke up with Lu Xixiao to complete a deal she had with his father (Zhou Wan made a deal with his father promising that if she broke up with Lu Xixiao, he would split up with her mother). Whilst in the drama, the grandpa just 'begged' her to break up with him so he can have a better future. Honestly, if the drama was more faithful to the novel, it would of been a better watch and filled with way more tension.
The acting from the cast was great. Bao Shangen and Zhou Keyu had amazing chemistry and played both roles amazingly with what they were given. The soundtrack was pretty good - my favourite song was Sunburn by Brian Cheng. It is quite a sad song but it definitely helped set the mood for the sad and emotional scenes in the drama.
Overall, I would have to sad the drama was mid. I enjoyed watching it but the quality of the plot could of been way better and less rushed.
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really good drama for patient people
really good drama..first 12 episode is very fun and entertaining but miscom and problems started to get very irritating and i lost my interest to continue and watch it.
a fan of zhou keyu since chuang but yeah..
i waited for a long time for this and kind of dissappointed but okay
after 12 episode im still curious about the ending i tried to watch to ep 15 with 1.5x speed. but i just cant... instead i am more interested to another ongoing drama in iqiyi aswell.
the female character is really irritating for me as she kept approaching the male character ins
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beauty.
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Nine Episodes In and I'm Already Not Ready for What's Coming
After 9 episodes, Never Ending Summer has completely won me over. What started as a slow-burn youth romance has become a deeply emotional story about loneliness, family wounds, and finding comfort in the right person at the wrong time. Zhou Wan and Lu Xixiao's relationship continues to be the drama's biggest strength—every interaction feels earned, from their quiet conversations to the countless moments where they instinctively look out for each other. I especially love how Lu Xixiao keeps acting indifferent while constantly showing up whenever Zhou Wan needs help, while Zhou Wan gradually allows herself to lean on someone, even though not fully, but she is really carrying herself very well, even though she has always learnt to carry everything alone.The drama also does an excellent job balancing romance with the heavier themes surrounding Zhou Wan's grandmother, her mother's abandonment, and the complicated connection between the two families. Rather than relying on dramatic twists, the story builds its emotional impact through small moments, lingering glances, and unspoken feelings. Knowing that this is ultimately a story about love, separation, and reunion makes every happy scene feel bittersweet.
Nine episodes in, the chemistry between Bao Shang En and Zhou Keyu is carrying every scene, and the emotional tension keeps getting stronger. If the drama continues at this pace, I'm not ready for the heartbreak that everyone knows is coming.
dreading the inevitable separation storyline.
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worth it to watch if you want a drama to watch when bored
I absolutely loved this drama, it was executed perfectly and with the right approach. Its just that it felt so wrong that the grandpa told wanwan that she had to break up with him. i felt that was so rude considering what happened before that she had lost her dad her grandma and her mom didn't love her. But i understand the grandpas worries, and i'm so thankful that wanwan ignored him later on still dated the male lead. The cast was really good as to where even if he went close to her i had butterflies in my stomach. Also i loved the aunt and how supportive she was she literally said chase after her if you want i'm not stopping you. i also loved how well they portrayed the characters feelings through the screen. knowing everything that was happening made it so much easier to connect with both characters and feel what they feel, and i haven't seen like that in a drama in a while. but the story was good overall its just that i feel that it was rushed like the directors were trying to finish the drama as fast as they could and the love felt rushed. also i couldn't understand when they were together or not. back when they were 18 he was chasing her but i couldn't understand if they were dating or not because they seemed so close to not be dating. I feel that if they cleared that up it would've been a 10 for me. but that all i really loved this drama overall and would for sure watch it again.Was this review helpful to you?
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Perfect drama for the summer! something refreshing and high school love is just what i want to watch....am in love with zhou keyu and bao shangen's acting, the visuals, the height difference, the chemistry is just fire and perfect, can't wait for more episodes. The ml character is so good and so is the fl just hope we get a cute ending and the story is amazing btw Was this review helpful to you?
Their Chemistry
I personally enjoyed Never Ending Summer. The chemistry between the main leads was sweet, and many of their scenes felt natural and heartwarming. The drama has a light, youthful vibe that makes it easy to watch.However, the story is not perfect. Some parts felt slow, and a few situations could have been resolved more quickly with better communication. Still, the emotional moments, friendships, and character growth kept me interested throughout the series.
Overall, if you're looking for a comforting romance with lovable characters and a nostalgic summer atmosphere, Never Ending Summer is worth watching. It may not be a masterpiece, but it's a charming and enjoyable drama that leaves a warm feeling.
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Lovely Story
I’m only past first green light, barely scratching the surface of the story but enough to form a first impressions review I want to note right away.First off, the cast is great. Seriously I admire the talents of these young artists. Since Hidden Love, I haven’t been attached to school aged theme dramas. After third episode though, I am into my feels because the delivery of characters is really good.
Second, the writing. There’s really great liners that doesn’t just sound good, it connects. I’ve been on a rollercoaster of feels, teary even. I mean this story has themes already early on that is binding me to the core. Child abandonment? I don’t want to get into that as I just started but yes, development is flowing nicely as the premise is shaping up.
That’s it for now. I’ll be back at end but really, this is a keeper.
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Two less lonely people and it's gonna be fine
the story was unexpected, i mean for me cos what do you mean you will connect to this boy at school because of his stepmother being your biological mother and you wanted to ruin your mother's life? (I EAT THAT SH--) and cliche as it sounds, like how the FL and ML grown close all because of revenge but their feelings are genuine and you know what? I AM SEATED FOR THAT.i loved the novel to be honest and i don't plan to watch the adaptation but when articles were released that my girl bao shangen is playing as zhou wan? SIGN ME UP!!! fangirling aside, the cast did great on their characters and i always laugh when ping ge and jiang fan shows up huhuhu dumb and dumber at its finest 😭😭😭 and the role of the mom/stepmom? girl, i am seethed in anger because the nerve of her calling herself a mom? AHHHH tho i love the grandma (aren't we all love good grannies in dramas like this)
MUSIC? I LOVE THE INTRO AND OUTRO!!! it's giving a healing drama vibe!!! like i don't have anything to say cos it's beautiful!
this review is solely subjective so, don't come at me hehe (will probably edit this review also in the middle and after the drama aired)
PS. as a reader of the novel, i really loved how well written and complex the characters are. it's a bummer that the high school scenes are just for 4 episodes (or maybe not) because it's the cherry on top of the novel, how lonely the two are and how they bonded over it (without discussing it definitely) but they had this certain connection that no one can describe. their unexpected arcade meetings and lu xixao always bothering her like, i wish they made the high school scenes longer so they can expound the tension between them and how did lu xixao grovel before zhou wan and zhou wan blinded by her revenge? gosh, i loved it.
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