DramaAjumma

As much as I enjoy this show and accept that celebrity chefs have egos the size of Russia, it's become patently clear that the show needs to start these growth and redemption arcs far sooner. It's almost as if the showrunners are addicted to conflict on steroids and has to trot out every melodramatic trope in the kitchen pantry to make the 40 episode cut. I can't see how the show is going to do an adequate job trying to redeem the likes of Xiaoyu, Elise, Junbin and Boris for starters. Even Song Yiran's growth arc started rather late in the day too. Yeah, okay everybody has a sob story but it's no excuse for being a crappy human being for so much of the drama. What's the point of Victor's romance with the bicycle shop owner as well? That's so arbitrary.

The girl knows how to make a first impression.

The entire reaction from all quarters about Oliver's failing taste buds is really much ado about nothing. Everyone must be having a slow news day. How is it deception? It's not as if he's been using a ghost chef. Does it matter if the chef has a disability if they can produce the goods? The man's a genius if he can still make Michelin quality dishes despite his physical impairment.

I really appreciate the uncle. He's a man of principle. He doesn't side with his daughter because she's his daughter.

I'm enjoying the show quite a bit especially the leads.

Chen Zheyan is the main male character. I watched it for him and he was great but the storyline was a let down.
I don't really recommend it.

I started this because of Chen Zheyuan, who I discovered in Handsome Siblings. He's great of course but I really like the female lead too. It's a likeable show so far.
I wonder how many shows can they make from the Itazura na Kiss template. :D

Yeah, I know.

Nice.

LOL. Bai Jingting used the same line he used in You Are My Hero. "Are you willing to be my girlfriend?" And she responds by saying "I am willing."
The guy managed to find a way to de-age himself progressively in the show. :D

A real gem. The best part of it was watching the duo grow and learn from their mistakes. As it should be. Love the way their relationship was developed all throughout. Kudos to the writer and production team.

A nice nod to You Are My Hero.

I can deal with the bad English in those last few episodes although they really should have got someone to proofread the script. But oh my goodness... the cheesy dialogue and delivery plus the barely serviceable acting was cringeworthy. It's like a parody of a bad action espionage flick from the 1980s. I guess they were operating on a very limited budget. :D

Otherwise this was a fun show.

Ah... okay... this is like the Taming of the Shrew.
I love my contract marriage dramas and Zhu Yawen is fabulous.

I feel the same. Though I wouldn't go so far as to say I despise him, I think he's all just show and bravado. H

Really? Someone's been bluffing. I've watched this up to Episode 13 already and I can tell you that there's romantic developments.

There is another C drama that has this Groundhog Day type of storyline. But I won't recommend it because they wrecked the ending.

Have you ever seen Nirvana in Fire? Because that show has some of the best acting in a C drama.

Some of us are watching the RAWs. It's nice to not need the subs.

I'd give it the 4 episode test. It's a nutty show on the surface but it does have dark undertones. To me it starts to get really good at the end of Episode 3.

Yes, there are definitely more than hints of romance.

All up to date. Now waiting for the others.
It's a good show. All C dramas need to be equally trim and terrific.
Bai Jingting is great in this. What a talent.

Woohoo... Years of watching crime shows has definitely paid off.