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Perfect Match was, overall, such a beautiful and comforting drama. There was something incredibly warm about watching it unfold, and the entire story gave me strong Jane Austen vibes. The emphasis on family, marriage, social expectations, matchmaking, and the complicated relationships between different households created an atmosphere that felt both charming and nostalgic. It had that particular kind of period-drama warmth where even the simplest domestic interactions could become surprisingly entertaining.

One of the drama's biggest strengths, for me, was its collection of couples. Each couple really killed it. Every relationship had its own personality, and I genuinely found each of their stories interesting rather than feeling as though the secondary romances were simply there to fill time. Among them, Haode's story was particularly interesting to me. There was something about their storyline that kept me invested, and I found myself wanting to know more about how their relationship would develop.

But if I had to choose one favourite couple, it would unquestionably be Shouhua and Yangxi. I honestly don't even know why I love them as much as I do, but I just do. 😭 There was something about their dynamic that completely worked for me, and they ended up becoming the couple I was most emotionally attached to.

And the funniest part is that I didn't even start this drama because of Yangxi.

I came for WXY and ended up falling in love with Du Yangxi.

That was definitely not what I expected going in, but I'm certainly not complaining. 😂 Sometimes a character just unexpectedly gets you, and Yangxi was that character for me.

I also have to admit that I put off watching this drama for a long time before finally deciding to give it a chance. Looking back, I'm actually glad I eventually did because there was so much to enjoy. The drama had plenty of funny scenes and memorable characters, and some of the humour came from characters I wasn't necessarily expecting to find so entertaining.

Fuhui and her husband, in particular, were hilarious. I genuinely think they deserved more screentime. Every time they appeared, they brought another layer of humour and personality to the story, and I would've happily watched more of their interactions. Their presence was one of those little things that made the drama more enjoyable.

However, while I found the drama entertaining, I definitely don't think it was without its problems.

For starters, the drama felt a bit misogynistic at times. There were certain attitudes and situations surrounding the female characters that I found frustrating, and while I understand that the story is set within a historical context with its own social norms and expectations, there were still moments when I felt the writing leaned too heavily into those dynamics.

I also really disliked the exaggerated and impulsive characterization of Madam Li and Leshan. Their personalities often felt pushed to the extreme, and rather than finding their actions compelling, I sometimes found myself getting frustrated with them.

Especially Madam Li.

This woman just seemed to be looking for trouble every single time. 😭 Every time I thought things might finally settle down, somehow another problem would appear, and more often than not, she seemed to be right in the middle of it. It became a little exhausting after a while.

What made it even more noticeable was how often Kangning, Shouhua, Yangxi and Chai An had to step in and save their asses. They really, really relied on those four to clean up problems, resolve situations, or get everyone out of trouble. At a certain point, I couldn't help wondering how these people would survive without Kangning, Shouhua, Yangxi and Chai An constantly coming to the rescue. 😂

I also wish the drama had given us more of the second sister's story with her husband. That was one relationship where I felt there was still so much more to explore. Their story had potential, and I would've genuinely liked to understand their relationship better and see more of their dynamic. It felt like there was an interesting story sitting there that the drama simply didn't spend enough time developing.

And that brings me to one of my biggest frustrations with Perfect Match: this drama had a LOT of potential, but it wasn't always executed as well as it could have been.

There were so many interesting characters and storylines, and the foundation was genuinely strong. The different couples, the family dynamics, the humour, the conflicts and the historical setting all gave the drama plenty to work with. But there were times when the writing felt uneven, and certain storylines or character arcs could have benefited from more development and better execution.

Even with those shortcomings, though, I can't deny that I had a very entertaining time watching it.

For all my complaints, the drama managed to keep me invested. I cared about the couples, I enjoyed the funny moments, I got attached to characters I didn't expect to become attached to, and I found myself genuinely looking forward to seeing how everyone's stories would unfold.

It isn't a flawless drama, and I definitely think it could have reached its full potential with stronger execution and more balanced characterization. But at the same time, I don't think everything has to be perfect for a drama to be enjoyable. Sometimes a drama can be messy, frustrating, ridiculous and still manage to be incredibly fun to watch—and Perfect Match definitely falls into that category for me.

In the end, I came into this drama after putting it off for far too long, initially because of WXY, and somehow left with Du Yangxi and Shouhua occupying a very special place in my heart. 😭

All in all, Perfect Match was a beautiful, comforting and very entertaining watch. It had its flaws, and there were definitely aspects of the writing and characterization that frustrated me, but the charm of the story, the individual couples, the humour and the memorable characters ultimately made the journey worthwhile.

And yes, Shouhua and Yangxi are still my favourite couple. I don't know why. I just love them. 😂❤️