If you really really love someone just tell her, and stop being a jerk

Acting was a bit bland, but they look good on screen though. I thought this was an arrangement between friends. Well ML treated FL as someone less than him. He's an A**hole and she's almost pathetically in love with him.

At first I was annoyed with ML, on how she treated the FL. But around episode 5 or 6, I was annoyed with both of them. I only feel the love at the last maybe 3 episodes. So if you're looking for romance and the "kilig feels", then this is not for you.

The story was complex, from an arranged marriage to spying and hacking. From resisting falling in love, to insisting love. Then a little bit family drama near the end. I don't know what it is, but I managed to finish the whole story despite being annoyed almost all the time. I'm glad though, because the writers still did give our pretty couple a happy ending and a glimpse to Thailand culture.

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Draggy towards a happy ending

Title should've been Love of Irrational Beings. Spent almost half the show watching draggy scenes of irrational people go through the motion of falling in love.

Starting with the FL's bestie; what's with her attitude towards relationships? Like it's should come with expiration date, end it before it expires...

Or the FL's irrational choice to choose to work for the ML's nemesis over and over again. Or the ML's decision to push the FL towards her dreams, even if it meant pushing her to work for his nemesis, it's sweet but a little to much..

Anyway actors were ok, OST too. And it has a happy ending so it's all good. Rewatch, not likely though.

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Out of the three installments of the Moonstone trilogy, this one is my least favorite. This is the last part of the trilogy, which meant that this would have better visual effects than the other two. But this one also has the biggest plot holes.

The first three episodes were perfect. It was a gift for all the fans of "Imortal", perfect conclusion for Mateo and Lia's love story. Then it went downhill really fast from there. That dragged on plot of the moonchasers, that dragged on Jacinta mystery took over maybe half of the whole series.

The presence of JLC, Angel Locsin and Richard Gutierrez almost over power the main lead. It was not their fault, it was just how the story was written.

The FL's backstory was well written obviously. But the ML's backstory was a bit messy. As it turns out, he was also Magnus son. If logic must be followed, he must be conceived almost at the same time as Malia. He was so busy waging war against Mateo and Lia. When did he find the time to rape a Luna soldier? And how did that Luna soldier (ML's mom) ends up with Barang and Supremo?

Anyway as the story unfolds, it was fun to see old characters from the past. It also have good action sequences and good OST. The romance part was a bit mediocre though. Still a good watch.

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Had a lot of potential..

This maybe a Psycho-Thriller/Crime/Suspense but all I get is the Psycho part, it's creepy with almost no suspense at all with a lousy police system.

From the get go, you'll already know who's the sexual predator hiding in an online dating app.

In their attempt to make it look mysterious, I think they didn't incorporate enough subplots to the story. All we know is that the FL is a young genius that developed an online dating app. Then there's her friends; a detective who'd been a victim of a sexual predator and a shaman who's willing to go beyond measures to help a friend.

The actors did good on their part. The musical scoring and OST were ok. All in all, it's an ok show. Nothing spectacular about it though.

Would I rewatch this? Not ever..

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A love story with just a pinch of paranormal.

A very convoluted story.

The title is apt. The backstories that span a century tends to be very confusing. But in the end, everything seemed to workout well anyway. I don't care much for it because it's a bit overly used, but I do get it. It's needed for some aspects of the story to work.

I think the love story of the main couple was unrealistic as much as the paranormal aspects of the story. Sure, a doppelganger can be possible but of the same age group from the same community is pretty much impossible.

Then there's that selfless love they've presented first that's very admirable, how did that love turned out to be foolish? The FL was even willing to die for love. ML was willing to give up everything. But then a sudden change of character happened, she kept on pushing the ML away, even up to the point of leaving him and keeping a love child secret. And after turning the world upsidedown, he just let her go. Try it in real life and see where it gets you.

Anyway its entertaining. But I might not rewatch it any time soon.

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I was hooked from the start to the last episode

Watched this show twice now. I think it's beautifully written with the write blend of intrigue, action packed drama and enough romance to give it a heart and soul.

Some components of the show ain't that new, just with the right execution. Like how the ML and the FL was related to some kind of childhood trauma.

The actors did a great job here. They did have good onscreen chemistry. Plenty of times they almost made me want to cry.

Like the relationship of the FL with her stepdad and the relationship of ML with his mentor, it was so different but both are so beautiful.

I also like the backstory provided. It sets up the tone / vibe of the show, not annoying at all.

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A show that you should watch at least once in your life.

Very convoluted with all it's twist and turns, almost in a mind numbing way. Some aspects of the show have a very familiar feels.

A dominant ML and 2nd ML. An amnesiac FL as the heroine. Beautiful traditional/period costumes, good looking actors, artistic fight scenes, and a great love that defies all.

The length of the show allows each character development to take place. They started as young person's full of angst and uncertainty. Then they've been through a lot, gain alliances and some enemies too. They've love and lost and love again. Anyway, it has a happy ending so all is good.

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True to it's title, it's really about DaLi and the cocky prince

After seeing the first episode, I'm thinking maybe this is not for me. But to my surprise, I was hooked by the next episode.

True to it's title, it's really about DaLi and the cocky prince. It was fun to see their contrast turns to complement each other. He's crass but endearingly funny. She's class but surprisingly not snobby.

Watching this is so much fun and refreshing enjoyable. Even the OSTs good..

If there's one thing I don't get, it's her Ex.. left her almost at the altar. Then became so obsessed to get her back. He did some terrible things and he still expected that he can win her back.. Anyway, its a really good show..

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A fine watch if you have a lot of spare time..

Lots of drama, action and romance. I heard this one is based on a Columbian drama Pasion de Gavilanes. Watched that one too. There are some similarities like the main characters and the starting point of the story, three brothers search for justice/revenge for their younger sisters death. Along the way they've met and fall in love with three sisters from the family they're investigating.

I think the Filipino version is more sinister than the original. With the original Lyvia's death was caused by suicide, with the Filipino version she's even abused as per ordered by the mother of the three sisters.

Then there's the differences like the love pairings; with the Columbian version it's Juan-Norma, Oscar-Jimena then Franco-Sarita. With the Filipino version; it's Juan-Norma, Oscar-Sari, Franco-Jamie.

Both versions are good, I think. You just need a lot of free time and patience to watch these because both are really long series.

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This may not be something profound or life changing story but it's really entertaining to watch..

This is really good. The plot was complex but never convoluted. I think it has a right blend of Crime/Mystery/Politics/Comedy with some heart warming moments. The only thing lacking was a bit of romance, but it's just me the hopeless romantic..

I like that even if the show portrayed a really crazy and corrupt world, they also showcased a beautiful fraternal love between the main characters. They maybe crazy, they may steal, cheat and beat everyone that crosses them. But they're fiercely loyal to a fault, they have each other's back and they're so protective of their sister. It's touching to see these brute and crude guys care for a badass woman.

The actors are great too, plenty of familiar faces everywhere. Matched with a good OST and musical scoring, it became pretty entertaining.

I wouldn't mind watching a second season, but as usual for Korean dramas, they rarely do sequels so I'm good with that too...

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