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Never-Ending Summer is a drama that will definitely appeal to hardcore romance fans, but it might test your patience even if you are okay with a slow-burn romance plots. The story follows a classic rich boy and poor girl dynamic, taking us through their high school days and eventually their reunion as adults ten years later. The initial episodes are genuinely engaging as we get to see the main characters build their connection and navigate their personal struggles.

The biggest highlight of this show is undoubtedly the chemistry between the lead actors. Bao Shang En and Daniel Zhou bring a lot of life to Zhou Wan and Lu Xixiao. Their interactions feel very natural, and they do a great job portraying both the youthful energy of high schoolers and the mature vibe of working adults. The soundtrack is also beautiful and fits the emotional scenes perfectly. The cinematography captures the warm summer feeling really well, making it visually pleasing from start to finish.

However, the drama struggles with its pacing and writing in the middle section. There is a lot of repetitive miscommunication that feels frustrating. The characters often avoid talking to each other directly, which causes long drawn out problems that could have been easily solved with a simple conversation. The breakup and forgiving and patchup part was quite unreal and frustrating as well. Once the story shifts to the adult timeline, the business and investigation plots get quite boring and take focus away from the main romance.

Despite these flaws, if you can look past the dragging episodes, the ending provides a very sweet and satisfying conclusion for the main couple. It is a solid watch with great acting, but the weak script and pacing issues hold it back from being a true masterpiece.