Beautiful
I am crying in PURE JOY with this show ending. The whole show was beautiful. I was beyond invested in the 2 stories/plot. It truly felt like I was watching 2 shows in 1 and it was AMAZING! I cannot believe how good this was, simply beautiful! Now to sink into a post-show depression because honestly the way I was looking forward to this each week, makes me feel empty now that it's overWas this review helpful to you?
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Blew my mind
I am still struggling to wrap my head around this show. The plottwist(s), were mind blowing/bending.I thought I knew the plottwist going into it, but I had 0 idea. I wish the ending was longer and exained more. This could have easily gone another 12 episodes. It didn't drag at all.
They chemistry between Ollie and Shu Yuan is outstanding. The director really knew what he wanted and how to make it happen. I'm still so flabbergasted by this series and like any good series, I wish there was more!
Congratulations to the cast and crew. You did a fantastic job 👏. It was amazing from the opening until the very end.
Definitely deserving of day -1 of missing them 🩺🎬
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Fiction vs. Reality
Wow. WOW! Deep In delivered an absolutely stunning, captivating show that made the viewer feel exactly what our main character felt: what happens when reality and fiction start becoming blurred? The way this story is told is probably the most unique storytelling I have ever seen in a BL, probably in any show ever. The back and forth between the show within the show and the lives of the actors was so well done, with the aspect ratio changing just to make sure the viewer knew, but having every storyline in the show within the show parallel something happening in the lives of the actors was GENIUS! Even when I thought there was no way they could make it work, they did. And I loved every MINUTE of it! In fact, I ended up so engrossed in the show they were filming that I would get mad to hear the director yell "cut!" and would sometimes forget which characters were the actors vs. the characters in the show. Absolutely brilliant writing and directing.Zhang Zhun (Shu Yuan) is a struggling actor trying to make enough money to propose to his long-term girlfriend. He finally manages to land a role alongside a big actor, Zhen Xin (Ollie), in a queer film. The two of them are tasked with building chemistry before their roles begin, and as they start filming, they begin to blur the line between the feelings of their characters and their own feelings.
The actors did a FANTASTIC job portraying these characters, with amazing chemistry and fantastic acting. It was so insane to watch them portray TWO different characters each in this show and be so good at it. I can't believe how much I enjoyed both the actor's storyline and the show they were filming. Both were so engaging, with great tension in the plot and between the characters. This one is 100% worth watching.
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Amazing acting chemistry and editing effects
First of all , be ready for just heat and emotionsLike the realistic acting is amazing , literally 0 awkward and the transition effect n editing is so nicely done.
Finished it all in literally few days
The only "down" side. 0 impact on how the show goes but just thought area of improvement
The ending could be longer and show more of their future. Somehow their seperation wad very long 8 months then 5 months like 0 contact and then they got tgt on stage? I guess distance make the desire and not letting go stronger
The posture or the outfit make zhang posture look bit awkward or tense but it does fit the character and the timidness.
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DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS!!
This is truly GOATED. One of the most amazing and top-tier Chinese BLs. Man!! Chinese dont come to play, they come to conquer.The post credit scene ending of episode 12 made this so META that I can't wrap my head around anything.
It's a gorgeous show, EXTREMELY WELL PACED AND WELL SHOT, the lighting, the acting ... Especially by the Feng Chi (the character) and Wu... Won me over.
Everything was so picture perfect production wise! And so much drama, chemistry, comment on reality and toxicity, dealing with sensitive issues like rape..
It was just so well woven together and so well put, HATS OFF TO THE TEAM, TO THE CREW, TO Everyone WHO WAS A PART OF THIS!!
Especially to the writers who wrote this plot, this script, everything!
WOW!
THank you to everyone for bringing this to life! You did make our lives better! Thank you!
WOW!
(ALSO, here's to hoping that China brings BLs back and make LGBTQ legal. China, u r way off in modern culture, man, grow tf up. Restricting art and artists and chinese culture dictating whom to love .. Really should be gunned down)
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DON'T MISS THIS!!
One of the most incredible, top-tier Chinese BL series. It felt like watching two series at once—and it was amazing. The production was gripping from start to finish. The plot, cast, music, and overall execution were fantastic. I really enjoyed it. The supporting characters were wonderful and conveyed a wide range of emotions, while the story was packed with incredible moments.Was this review helpful to you?
Two Stories. One Love. Deep in.
This year’s top BL — one that grabs you from the very first minutes and doesn’t let go until the very end. A brilliant premise, with two stories unfolding side by side, gradually merging as the series progresses because, at their core, they are so similar — the love between two men, even though each story approaches it in a different way.This series is truly captivating, bold, and emotional. For such young actors, it must have been a huge challenge, but they handled it brilliantly. I’m sure I’ll return to it again — it has real depth.
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Deep In: A Truly Unforgettable Story
Deep In had such a compelling plot and exceptional writing. I loved how it took such a unique approach to storytelling by following Zheng Xin and Zhang Zhun as actors filming a movie, while simultaneously unfolding the heartfelt story of Fang Chi and Gao Zhun. The way both narratives intertwined was so creative and emotionally engaging, making every episode feel meaningful.I first knew Ollie from Boys Planet, but I never imagined he would completely amaze me with his acting. His performance was so natural, emotional, and convincing that I forgot I was watching someone making their acting debut. It’s even more incredible knowing that both he and Shu Yuan were acting for the first time, and that this was also the director’s first BL production. You would never have guessed it. The chemistry, the emotional depth, and the overall execution felt so polished that it easily stands alongside much more experienced productions.
Deep In is truly one of those dramas that stays with you long after you’ve finished watching it. It’s a beautiful reminder that with a compelling story, thoughtful writing, and passionate performances, even first-time actors and a first-time BL director can create something truly unforgettable.
I hardly give series a 10/10 but…
Story: 10/10
Acting: 10/10
Cinematography: 10/10
Music: 10/10
Rewatch value: 10/10
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You'll get DEEP IN the series without realising
I'm obsessed. No other could do justice to the role than Ollie and Shuyuan.I casually started it, but got hooked up to this series. I love both the main story and the secondary story, the quality🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻
Who would believe after seeing their performance that they're only 20 and 24.
I don't regret watching this series at all. Acting is top notch. I could keep watching this series on and on and on.
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A story within a story, double the fun!
Two drama's in one, what a treat! This was so good!! The story was very different and very well written. The production did a good job, the only bad thing about this drama was the dubbing. I think the emotions would have come out even better without the voice dubbing.I love how the screen gets smaller when the drama is filming, that makes a clear distinction between film and "reality".
The visuals and music were beautiful.
All the actors did a great job, i was surprised it was the first role for both leads.
They had great chemistry and good kisses. In the last episode we got a great kiss with a bit of tongue! The NC scenes were well done.
I highly recommend watching this great drama.
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THIS GOT ME HOOKED!
First of all I was spectacle, I didn't have high expectations but they delivered and I mean real HARD. It was so intriguing, I got fascinated by the concept, that they had two movies in one show. That was played amazingly.The kissing scenes gave me so much butterflies🦋. I was pretty surprised. The kisses were smutty, hot and sexy. The YEARNING was insane too. It feels as if they couldn't enough of each other. It's been a years since I've ever watched c - drama completely but Deep In got me hooked!
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Let's start with the abject truth, that I have already rewatched this several times or turned it on to go to sleep. It's already become a comfort food. lolNow for the critical explanation:
1. The music choices are immaculate. The sound engineering also deserves praise with the subtle and detailed enhancement of the scenes. Even the title song is, imo, the best BL title song I've heard.
2. The story, while not exactly true to the novel, is perfectly told. I think the right choices were made as far as what to include, what to leave out and what to alter slightly. But nothing deviated from the original heart of the story, which is that two men fall in love while playing the roles of two men who fall in love. And our inability to tell what's real and what's not is exactly aligned with theirs as it progresses. The script is thoughtful and all of the characters feel believable, and in some ways likeable, even the "protagonists". The pacing is perfect. There's no fat on the story but it isn't rushed either. I found myself unable to predict as easily as I normally can with BLs what exactly was going to happen in the next episode.
3. The casting is A+, especially Zhang Zhun, Zhen Xin and Director Chen. Director Chen is hilarious and genuine. The main leads are beautiful and meticulous actors. The subtleties of the choices they made moving in and out of their "true selves" vs their characters was so well done. Side note: They are both pretty criers. And lastly, their chemistry was outstanding. Again it felt genuine and lived in, without needing to go to the extremes of nudity and saliva dripping off of their kisses, the implication of their intimacy was just as effective.
So with that, I really have no notes and this is currently ranked as my #1 BL. Bravo!
And in case you haven't looked, the director is only 27!
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