Loving Strangers

The aura looks right but chemistry is not there.

I was reluctant to watch this drama but my Tiktok friends suggest me to watch this and i am not regretting my choice.

Wang Chanpeng and Lin Zixuan had perfect aura for Wen Xi and Shang Chen but for chemistry they are still weak compare to other version. But supporting cast especially FL real mother and SFL acting are decent to watch.

Apart from the premise, it doesn't feel like a short drama at all, giving it a refreshing feel. ML, in particular, is fantastic. He doesn't overstep his bounds when it comes to the FL's affairs, giving her complete trust and letting her handle things herself while quietly supporting and protecting her from behind.

FL's real mother, in particular, vividly portrays her inner turmoil between her two daughters, her guilt towards her daughter, and her shift from doting and indulgent towards the SFL r to resignation and eventual abandonment. This makes the audience very engaged. The overall story structure is complete, the plot is coherent, the content is rich, and the details are well-done. The only possible weakness is the romance between the ML and FL. They seem detached and each other their appearance makes it seem more like an older man/younger woman relationship, so it lacks sweetness.

I fast forwarded 1.5x through only ML and FL scenes, while I thoroughly enjoyed the other storylines, especially those of the SFL. The costumes, props, and sets are excellent, the visual quality is high, the music is just right, the filters are natural, and the original voice acting contributes to a very good viewing experience. Still waiting for older brother appearance in season 2.

Recommended to watch.

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Stellar acting in this well-produced family-focused drama

I am a fan of Wang Chen Peng and really liked Lin Zi Xuan in I Just Want You. I got notified about this drama by thehepburn. I was ecstatic! I enjoyed this drama a lot.

What I liked:
1. Acting - Stellar performances by Lin Zi Xuan, Wang Chen Peng and the cast. I found LZX & WCP believable in their roles as cool, calm & emotionally restraint individuals. I was moved by the actress who played Yan matriarch/Wen Xi's biological mother. Another reviewer said there was no / lack of chemistry between LZX & WCP but I disagree. They had this quiet, subtle chemistry better than the couple in other versions of this story. LZX must be tall because the height difference between her and WCP was nice even when she wore flats.
2. Family - It is the central theme in this vertical drama. Wen Xi was caught in between 2 families: her biological family (the Yans) and the family that raised her (the Wens). I loved it when Yan matriarch told off Yan Zhao to grow up. ML's younger brother was mischievous. Her Wen bro is mysterious I can't wait to see more of him in part 2.
3. Romance - They were married strangers so it was fine to see awkwardness at the start of their marriage. I really liked that FL telling ML about direct communication. I really liked how their relationship progressed into harmonious partnership. The sexual tension leading up to intimacy was high. Even though there were not many intimate scenes, those scenes were hot.
4. FL characterisation - She was cool, calm & smart and I really liked those traits in FLs. I also liked her assertiveness especially the scenes involving Yan Zhao and FL's adopted mother.
5. ML characterisation - Another cold boss but he always had FL's back. I liked how he protected FL whenever they were at her family home.
6. Styling - Impeccable. Both looked like a sophisticated old money couple.
7. Production - High production value. I loved how scenes were shot.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - Yan Zhao was manipulative playing victim to both sides of her family. She always wanted to be centre of attention. Insecure and petulant. I also disliked Yan Zhao's biological mother for meddling and being biased and FL's biological brother for being gullible.
2. Ending - Cliffhanger. Good news that part 2 is coming soon.

Favourite scene
The first intimate scene

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Paguei com a língua, quero a segunda temporada para ontem...

Tá bom, eu paguei minha língua! Comentei hoje com a EmberMars que não havia assistido a essa primeira adaptação ainda e MEU DEUS DO CÉU como eu me arrependo de ter demorado tantoooo.
Como eu disse em algumas outras resenhas deste web novel, eu sempre ensaiava de assistir, mas desistia e quando me interessei todos os links com legendas em português caíram, até que o encontrei no Telegram, mas mesmo assim continuei enrolando e hoje, por causa da minha conversa com ela, resolvi assistir...
Apesar do final ser o gancho para a segunda temporada e eu já saber mais ou menos o contexto que virá na sequência, MEU DEUS DO CÉU (2), esse final foi de arrepiar HAHAHAH o Irmão mais velho da FL será muitoooooo mais sombrio do que as demais adaptações e confesso que estou torcendo muito para tal. Eu já tinha ficado curiosa quando a FL falou para o ML que era um assunto particular, mas eu não esperava por isso...

Agora falando do drama em si, como a história já cansei de focar nas outras adaptações, aqui eu gostei MUITO do casal.
As risadas me pareceram bem genuínas e houveram muitas cenas provocativas que me fizeram rir.
Confesso que, a cada adaptação, eu sempre espero as 4 cenas cruciais:
1. O presente da cliente da FL e a reação do ML
2. A cena do colar
3. A cena da abotoadura
4. Quando a FL conta da dica recebida pela sua assistente Bai Wei.
E aqui todas me fizeram gargalhar com a reação do ML.

Ultimamente o ator Wang Chen Peng tem virado o meu queridinho green flag, quando o vejo em drama, já meio que respiro aliviada esperando uma queima lenta, apesar de saber que um dos últimos lançados o ML não é bem assim, então ainda não o assisti rs. O admiro muito como ator, seu figurino aqui está impecável, suas expressões ótimas e a naturalidade em seu personagem me agradou muito.
Lin Zi Xuan foi a a figura perfeita para este papel de advogada fria, mas quando quer provocar ou demonstrar afeto, ela consegue expressar bem em seu rosto. Seu figurino também era muito bonito, gostei de ver a evolução das roupas e camadas para demonstrar também o cuidado e atenção que o ML tinha sobre o fato dela não sentir frio.
Gostei de que ambos tinham uma postura mais adulta e contrastava bem com a imaturidade da 2FL e do irmão mais novo. Gostei da maneira que os pais da FL foram retratados aqui, mostrando a evolução do senso de proteção da mãe perante a filha biológica. Ela encolhida na cadeira, remoendo as ações anteriores foi interessante de ver, nem todas outras atrizes conseguiram me ver este lado um pouco mais consciente dessa personagem.

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