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REST IN PEACE SHRIMPIE TT
This drama is everything. The cinematography, plot, acting, cast, costumes—everything deserves a full 10/10. Even though the OST isn't particularly memorable, it's still good enough and doesn't take away from the experience.
The plot is the biggest highlight. Every episode has its own purpose and never feels empty. There isn't a single boring episode. The story constantly surprises you, making it almost impossible to predict what will happen next. About half of the episodes are absolute tearjerkers.
I love everything about this drama—the relationships between the characters, the character development, and the emotional depth of every single one of them. There honestly isn't much to criticize because it's just that good.
The only thing that gave me the ick was the CGI used for the monsters. They looked a little too cartoonish and unrealistic. Thankfully, the incredible storyline completely makes up for it.
Now, let's talk about Ding Yuxi (Shrimpie).
His acting was phenomenal. One moment he's Zhang Haixia with the softest, most innocent baby face, and the next he's a terrifying, dark, and completely unhinged psycho. The switch between personalities was so convincing. I honestly felt the most sympathy for Zhang Haixia because living with a split personality is such a heartbreaking fate.
Zhang Hailou was such a fun character. He brought a lot of humour to the drama, but at the same time, I felt sorry for him because he was always kept in the dark. Zhang Haiqi, his mentor, and Zhang Haixia never told him the truth about the bigger secrets. Everyone saw him as carefree and careless, so they assumed he didn't need to know, which made his character surprisingly tragic.
Zhang Haiqi is another heartbreaking character. She carried every responsibility on her shoulders and kept all her pain bottled up inside. As the mother figure to her two children, I can understand why she chose to bear everything alone, but it was still painful to watch.
Last but not least, rest in peace, Zhang Haixia.
You were my favourite character from beginning to end. Even after becoming the villain halfway through the story, I couldn't bring myself to hate you. You deserved so much better.
Overall Rating: 10/10
One of the best Chinese dramas I have watched this year, and definitely one that I'll never forget. 🤍
The plot is the biggest highlight. Every episode has its own purpose and never feels empty. There isn't a single boring episode. The story constantly surprises you, making it almost impossible to predict what will happen next. About half of the episodes are absolute tearjerkers.
I love everything about this drama—the relationships between the characters, the character development, and the emotional depth of every single one of them. There honestly isn't much to criticize because it's just that good.
The only thing that gave me the ick was the CGI used for the monsters. They looked a little too cartoonish and unrealistic. Thankfully, the incredible storyline completely makes up for it.
Now, let's talk about Ding Yuxi (Shrimpie).
His acting was phenomenal. One moment he's Zhang Haixia with the softest, most innocent baby face, and the next he's a terrifying, dark, and completely unhinged psycho. The switch between personalities was so convincing. I honestly felt the most sympathy for Zhang Haixia because living with a split personality is such a heartbreaking fate.
Zhang Hailou was such a fun character. He brought a lot of humour to the drama, but at the same time, I felt sorry for him because he was always kept in the dark. Zhang Haiqi, his mentor, and Zhang Haixia never told him the truth about the bigger secrets. Everyone saw him as carefree and careless, so they assumed he didn't need to know, which made his character surprisingly tragic.
Zhang Haiqi is another heartbreaking character. She carried every responsibility on her shoulders and kept all her pain bottled up inside. As the mother figure to her two children, I can understand why she chose to bear everything alone, but it was still painful to watch.
Last but not least, rest in peace, Zhang Haixia.
You were my favourite character from beginning to end. Even after becoming the villain halfway through the story, I couldn't bring myself to hate you. You deserved so much better.
Overall Rating: 10/10
One of the best Chinese dramas I have watched this year, and definitely one that I'll never forget. 🤍
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