KSM4

I understand that the relationship is meant to be toxic, but the whole point is that this toxicity has to spin out of control more and more. They actually didn't have a bad or unhealthy relationship before that, so the sudden jump to assault and then Yichen's complete and immediate acceptance of it feels very unnatural and weird. He was more upset by the almost-cheating than the rape.

Don't get me wrong, I *love* toxic relationships, that's why I started watching this show, but the shifts in abuse have to feel realistic to me. It didn't feel like that here at all. It was treated as less than an afterthought, and considering it's the first major instance of abuse between them, it's wild to me. Take it away, leave an almost-slap, and nothing will change.

The ending isn't bad. It's just that the last couple of episodes are very rushed and seemingly full of irrelevant arcs. Still pretty fun, though. It's not a perfect show by any means, but it has really special vibes that can make your watching experience worth it.

I watched this series a couple of times and I don't get something, maybe someone can help me? Initially, Suo Wei thinks that Chi Cheng has it out for him because he's dating Yue Yue, so he decides to make up a plan where he seduces him to his side as revenge of his own. However, later, he's constantly panicking over Chi Cheng discovering they have Yue Yue in common? And it's ages later when he says that Chi Cheng doesn't know about her connection to Suo Wei, after all? How does make sense. Is this a giant plot hole? Suo Wei steppped into this relationship thinking that Chi Cheng knows about him being Yue Yue's ex-BF, but then at the same time he's scared of him finding this out.

I don't mind it when it happens in fiction, but it has to have consequences. In this case, I really don't get why it was necessary. It brought nothing to the plot, and Yichen wasn't even angry about it?? Like, he seemed more upset about the ridiculous drunk situation with that other guy; it didn't look like anyone gave rape a thought, which is deeply confusing.

Fan Xiao is definitely an actual red flag, not a watered-down version most shows tend to portray :D So yeah, definitely not for everyone. He gets even worse later before slowly trying to become better, and while I love him, a ton of his actions aren't forgivable.

On ep. 4 and find it very underwhelming so far:( It's absolutely unclear what these characters like about each other, they have basically no personal traits, especially the younger one. He's just there to play a part. Most of their problems are unrealistic as hell and can be solved just by basic talking. Miscommunication can be a thing, but it's ridiculous here, imo. As for flashbacks, the pace was so quick that I had no time to process the emotions before they changed again, which left me cold. The secondary couple came out of nowhere and Yi Chen is walking with a dead, exhausted face nearly from the very start. In the trailer, I thought it would happen later, after all the terrible things start piling up, so I was hyped; seeing it at this stage already devalues it to me. It's sad, I had such high expectations.

Should be another one coming.

No one knows, but a lot of series release special episodes weekly, so maybe next Wendesday?

In the novel, Lu Zhen attends Fan Xiao and You Shulang's wedding (because Fan Xiao made sure to invite all his love rivals); he doesn't let himself be seen, just drops the gift and then goes to a car where an older man is waiting for him. So it's implied that he did find a relationship.

He spent 3 months in prison; then another 3 months on the run. It was said that he didn't come for You Shulang immediately after that because he was still worried about his safety; in addition, he didn't want to make his renewed stalking obvious, so while he moved to You Shulang's city and district, he didn't seek him out on purpose. So I guess this was another 2-3 months. In total, they spent almost a year without contact (about 9 months from the moment of arrest + 3 months You Shulang had spent working on the project right before that).

This was amazing. So thoughtful and so beautiful. My loved one has become a part of the sea a while ago, and I always felt like she was now embodying it. But this idea felt so distant and vague; when Shulang talked to Fan Xiao, it suddenly gained form and clarity, so I was deeply moved both for myself and for Fan Xiao. A brilliant episode.

No, no info yet. But I don't think it should be too long.

Should be at least one more (based on the trailer)

From what I understand about the concept of special episodes, they are not meant to be actual substance-filled episodes. They are just an extra layer of fluff, a slice of life, a gift to the fans. The ones I watched are entirely meaningless (thinking of My Stubborn here), they all are just for fun.

Imo, To My Shore has the best and the most meaningful special episode in this regard, though it's still just a slice of life. It's filmed differently and it feels differently, but that's the point.

Sorry you didn't enjoy it; to me, it was nearly everything, although I do wish we got some deeper kisses :D These two can do them so well.

There should definitely be at least one more episode coming. Just check the trailer out: about 50% of the scenes from it are missing.

Yes, there should be at least one other ep.

There is more coming. Half of the trailer scenes weren't shown yet.

Absolutely, I couldn't have said it better. 15 episodes left me feeling bittersweet; now, with this special episode, I finally feel so much lighter and happier. There is so much meaning in every scene; these characters work beautifully on every single level. I've never seen shows of this kind of emotional and psychological quality; they think of the tiniest nuances here, and this makes everything feel so real and so raw and so wonderful. I will never stop loving them. The series that can be rewatched for eternity.

The trailer had more scenes in it. Birthday celebration, evening scenes, Fan Xiao walking into the water and You Shulang freaking out, etc.

It's not over yet, there should be at least one other special coming!