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I started watching this drama because I saw people comparing it and making edit videos with L&P, which is one of my favorite Chinese series. However, after actually watching it, I found that the two dramas are almost nothing alike.

The series starts off really strong. It’s funny, and I absolutely loved the family dynamics around the male lead. Every character has a meaningful role and stands out in their own way — I especially adored the male lead’s mother. The rural scenery is stunningly beautiful, and the character development and growth feel well-done. However, once it reaches the middle, the story starts to drag and becomes quite boring. The separation between the male and female leads feels way too long, and when they finally reunite, it doesn’t leave much of an impression. It feels like something is missing. I understand it’s meant to be a slow-burn romance, but even then, I think it was too slow for its own good.

Overall, Dazzling starts really strong with great humor, warm family dynamics, lovable characters, and beautiful rural scenery. The character development is solid too. However, the middle drags heavily, the separation arc feels too long, and the eventual reunion lacks impact despite being a slow-burn romance.