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I'll avoid spoilers since it seems like you haven't watched the drama much or at all, according to your drama list. Anyways, I didn't really notice a change of personalities like you say. There's different intentions behind different attitudes and actions. Also from my experiences as an office intern and worker, this isn't far from the truth about how a high-level company operates with a lot of egoistic, ambitious, and controlling people gathered on one floor. I also thought it's pretty clear why Wu Ke zhi continues to work at the company, as the reasons are even mentioned in a couple episodes, and it ties toward the ending too.

Just finished The Ordinary Glory (chinese remake) and it was a 10/10 for me in all aspects with an extremely satisfying ending. Should I bother watching this? Any major differences?

I just finished and it was amazing. All the best! I hope you enjoy

So much love for the characters and actors here. BJT is ridiculously versatile, that I continue to question myself if it's even the same actor from one drama to the next. This is an office drama so you do have a lot of frustrating and infuriating characters, but everyone plays their roles so carefully and endearingly that you won't be able to stop watching after the first handful of episodes. The way everyone's stories are written, as well as their personal development, really makes you root for everyone and understand why they became the way they are. They feel like real people with real problems that you've most likely had to face and overcome yourself. I do work in an office environment, and a lot of the workplace politics as well as the early co-worker experience were resembled accurately which surprised me. Yes, there are egoistic people just looking to control you, but there are also those that are strict for your own good which can be easily misunderstood. Endurance and patience is the key to understanding people! This reminded me of some real moments of frustration that made me cry, but as I endured, I also find myself cheering with pride and a huge smile on my face for the characters I came to understand and really love in this incredible journey. No real romance here, but I wish the possible pairing between ML (BJT) and a certain side character could have been a lot more fleshed out. I really liked seeing the two together. The ending was really unexpected, but I was fully satisfied. The last couple minutes even had me doing Team IV's signature cheer. This has easily one of the most well-written, hilarious, and fun trios I've seen with a perfect dynamic. All the mentor-mentee relationships on display are great. 10/10

Underrated. I could watch way more episodes of this. Bai Jing Ting is such a phenomenal actor. His character is so goofy, but he played it so well, full of all the right emotions in the comedic and sincere moments. Xiaolong comes across so adorable and endearing because of his acting, and I was so invested in his personal growth that I felt so proud for him by the end. I also love how hilarious, supportive, and adorable the rest of the villagers are, and his chemistry with the FL is so great. They both push and improve each other, and Xiaolong is just way too fun to see teased. If this was longer, it could have made for an even more fulfilling relationship between the two if we could see more of the process. The village's progress also felt a little too fast, overall, and could have benefitted from better pacing over more episodes. 9.5/10

Wish I could forget this drama and watch it all over again.....What a journey 10/10

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She is really frustrating to watch at the end. But I guess it wouldn't be easy to know that another version of you is a lot more liked by all the people around you than your natural self. She's essentially an introvert, compared to HYZ who is a lot more extroverted. She wants to be liked for being herself by the people around her, but only MJJ likes her, which she mistakenly takes as him trying to forcibly change her after everyone tries to. Her self-worth and insecurities get the better of her, especially after LZW confronts her about HYZ being gone. She didn't understand MJJ intentions then, but I'm sure she grew up and matured after HYZ's words, enough to stick by MJJ's side and live a happy life.

My third wish is that CYR ended up with MJJ, and LZW ended up with HYX. Both couples lived happily forever after.

What else is worth checking out in his works?

No eng subs yet?

It should be Jiang An, not Kang Yeon. Very well-deserved this drama won those awards, not just the nominations.

First time I saw Gina Jin in anything, but I didn't find anything wrong with her. I did think she looked a little odd at first, but at some point, I started thinking she did look good in her role. She has a very fun and rebellious personality in this drama that gradually becomes more entertaining the more people she's surrounded by. She pulled off some really emotional moments and made me shed tears. Even if you ignore her, the rest of this drama is way too good to pass up.

You put my feelings into words way better than I did

Criminally underrated. BJT picked an award-winning, phenomenal script as usual. The side characters felt so real in this drama, living through struggles, prosperity, downfalls, and even tragedies with the changes from one era to another. Genuinely some of the most hilarious and lovable characters that I'll never forget. But at the drama's core is obviously the excellent mentor–mentee bond between Wang Xin and Mu Kai. Their mix of hilarious banter, heartfelt concern, and deep emotional moments was unforgettable. Both actors nailed the comedy and the heavy scenes, and their journey from enemies to family is heartwarming. Wang Xin’s personal growth is especially one that had my interest, primarily due to BJT's acting (no wonder he got so many awards), but also the way he grows from a capable but arrogant officer to someone that adopts every little detail that Mu Kai teaches him, making him into a seasoned professional able to deal with the worst crime situations. It was really interesting to see all the different kinds of crimes that happened back in those days, and without the technology we have today, it's incredible to see how carefully officers tackled those issues without incriminating themselves. This is obviously made with a love for the police, and I feel I've learned a lot about that era.

Now talking about the romance, it was very light but meaningful, especially in how it tied the Wang and Mu households together. Episode 35 had me bawling more than any other episode, and the drama still managed to wrap up every conflict maturely and properly. I loved seeing BJT and GJ's chemistry with each other, and I would loved to see even more of them. Everything intimate that goes on is mostly off-screen though. It was pleasing to see even minor characters reappear every now and then and grow alongside the main cast, which made me deeply attached to all of them with the lives they touched.

The OSTs hit hard, the acting was top-notch, and the story never let me go. A 10/10 slowburn I’ll never forget, and I wish it could have lasted even longer than it did. I'd love more recommendations like this.

Underrated crime thriller. I wouldn't have noticed this if not for BJT. He really picks his scripts wisely, and it's a shame this didn't get more attention. The story is well layered with plot twists, schemes, and mind games with very well-written and intelligent characters. Rarely does a drama form such a complex mystery with enough parts at once that I have to pause to fully grasp what's going on. The best part about this is also the actors and how they play their grey characters so ambiguously well that you're left suspecting everyone and re-assessing their motives and intentions with every piece of information thrown at you. This makes for a really entertaining legal drama with theatrics, but you just need to suspend your disbelief a little to be able to fully enjoy it.

It's very loosely connected that you can even just ignore that it's the same world of HL. They probably only send it's part of the same universe to promote TFF more, since Sang Yan being in both dramas is really the only thing connecting them. Actors don't have to be the same, and I think BJT is much better for Sang Yan here anyways. I had an amazing time with this drama. From your comments, it just seems like it may not have been for you. For me, there are no dramas that portray trauma like Yifan's so authentically without rushing to resolve it, and I love mature, slow-burning, and patient romances like this where the other person like Sang Yan recognizes when they need to keep space. I normally hate FLs, but Yifan has to be one of the most well-written and well-acted I've seen.

I normally hate FLs cause they're poorly written, but I found her very well-written in this. There's maybe only one time she actually runs away from a problem and that's when she is directly confronting the source of her PTSD and wanting to protect someone. She doesn't really run away any other times, and it's reasonable for her to cry when she needs to, as that's a good thing, rather than being cold-faced and emotionless at the start. She did leave the ML in the dark for a long time, but there are valid reasons behind it.

This is now one of my all-time favourites. I could not stop watching after the first two episodes, and I love the portrayal of Wen Yifan's trauma all the way to the last episode. There are no dramas that portray trauma like hers so authentically without rushing to resolve it, and I love mature, slow-burning, and patient romances like this where the other person recognizes when they need to keep space. Sang Yan's everlasting love and patience for Wen Yifan stole me away, and I hope the ML and FL actors get awards, because their acting and chemistry are brilliant. I truly felt for these real-life-like characters that I grew to love and understand. The second ML and FL leads are also great, and I was actively surprised by how much I was invested in their story, too. Only thing I would slightly modify is the HK arc, but it was very much needed. The final episode left me really empty in the end, but there was no way to improve it as it's already perfect like all the puzzles fitting into place for a sendoff to the bright future. Overall 10/10

Spoiler comment explains the FL a little more for those that seem to not understand her.

Glad this was my first ever Taiwan drama. Writing, directing, and acting for this are all great. Handles a tight script that never slows down and keeps up a proper pace until the end. Incorporating the calligraphy into solving ghost crimes is such a fun concept with this well-written trio, and there were a couple moments that really made me break into tears or laughter. I love how the ending is left on such a funny note and feels so Yiyong-like. It's great how this feels like a comic book live action, with unique cases that tie to Yiyong's end goal. This is the type of drama that I could watch multiple seasons of if the quality is kept. Hoping for a Season 2!