What earth was this?
OMG .... this is really painful to watch.Two of the six couples were okay to watch mainly because I had seen them in other dramas, but the rest of it, gosh it was terrible. thank goodness it was only 6 episodes long.
It is difficult to give Close Friend a single, comprehensive review since each of the six episodes depicts a story independent from the rest.
Sorry. I will never rewatch this. 3 from me. And my rating is only that high because of Episodes 3 and 5, which still weren't really all that great.
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Started off well .... then lost it ....
Okay this drama was not really on my list, It sort of just popped in while scrolling. And it first it started off really well, then somewhere along the line it got lost in translation.The fist few minutes of the show set them in University, before flashing back to 7 episodes of high school, which can be a little confusing to start. The evolution of Itt and Pai felt much more natural with slow burn feelings and stolen looks, as well as trying to figure out how they felt about each other. When they get to university, everything felt kind of forced. For me the whole misunderstanding over a class room, then boom we at a university gathering and there was no spark whatsoever between them was really disappointing.
Then you have pure who had a scare in high school, but didn't seem to mend his ways was a really tragedy. The fact that the writer touched on this topic, but it somehow didn't hit the impact of how dangerous unprotected sex is, and just flew over the top his head, and carried on with messed up ways, was really disappointing. I like the fact that we have an unabashedly bisexual character without much fanfare and effort to harp on the issue of bisexuality. Pure's most prominent trait is his promiscuity, but he is a character whom one can sympathize with.
Waan was really sweet in this drama, and always seemed to have friends back.
It's ridiculous how 90% of the problems in the show could have been solved by just talking and communicating. I know people are a little like that too, but seriously? I still don't get how Itt stays by Pai's side by helping and taking care of him in the dark but is not capable of talking to him face to face to clarify he's not angry at him nor does he hate him. What's the point?
Another point is that we can't see when and how Itt starts liking Pai. The acting is more obvious on Pai's case, but Itt? Not his dialogues, nor his face or eyes say a thing. Then he acts all angry when he finds out about the classroom, doesn't talk to him for months, and then suddenly appears, helps him and likes him? "he was never angry"
This drama lacked a whole lot, it's like the writers/producers are putting less and less effort every time. Little budget, rookie actors who are obviously handsome.
Overall: it's an okay watch, but it definitely lacks a whole lot!!
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Real Life ... heartbreaking ... hits home
Okay first off I am probably real late in watching this drama... but OMG I am not sorry I started and ended this in the day.Firstly this drama for me was real life with the pandemic still at large in many places. And I am sure that we have all lost someone dear and loved by us, and also witnessed the strength of many who have pulled through. So hats off to the writer/producer/ML/ and screen writers/ and all those who made this drama real and emotional and heartbreaking.
The backdrop of the drama is centered around the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect world wide, particularly in the Philippines. The main characters find themselves on mandatory lockdown by the government and must spent majority of their times indoors. Cairo, a self-proclaimed gamer and a nerd, spends his day doing live broadcast, amassing a following that include the cheeky and always smiling Gavreel —who we later learned has been following Cairo’s live streams after the death of his grandmother and went into depression-and develops a crush on the gamer.
This drama touched on a lot of things, but for me the most amazing part was the way that Mental health, guilt/blame, and forgiveness took center stage.
Pearl- Wow, Pearl was literally my favorite female character not just in this series, but possibly ever. She was the shipper female friend that was there for the couple, defended them, but also knew when not to interfere with their love lives. She had a strong sense of right and wrong and would even argue with her best friend on Cairo’s behalf if she thought he did something wrong. My favorite quote of hers is “if you did something stupid don’t use mental health as an excuse, own up to your mistakes make up for it and don’t do it again”. She literally made this drama and I loved her positive attitude throughout this drama, she had a sense of security but at the same time always made sure everyone was safe, she also knew when or sign off when the guys need there time, she truly was the star of the drama.
This is an amazing BL series , maybe one of the best BL series not just from the Philippines but from all over. Thank you so much for this, and the fact it centered around what is currently happening, makes this drama even more real and realistic.
Love can be found anywhere
#staysafe
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Not worth it
Wow tis drama is not worth watching unless gif a fan of the ML (max),It felt like this drams was just over all over place, and the supporting roles were so annoying and frus3, especially eve!! She was so bad that I would literally just watching or skip when she appeared, even Claudia with her her self doubt and leading JC on.
The music was just as bad.
And then you Ms Jennista who is like a glorified hooker, takes what she needs znd throws out when she is done, how does one go from crying to meeting the pool boy workout in a matter of seconds?
This whole drama was really bad and annoying, the story line of a fat kid in love with his classmate,
An insecure girl who js jealous of a hostess, a boy who cant decide between the two
An old lady who pines or her late husband, but falls in love with a younger boy, who is supposedly heartbroken over a girl, who gets beaten up by her boyfriend but ends up sleeping with the ex boyfriend who lies to the older girl, oh and what happens to her?
A foreign who comes home in search of love. Meets his mate (fat kid), but ends up in one big misunderstandings that only get resolved in final episode!!
Overall : I can't honestly this is worth, unless yi need to shirtless muscle men.
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Fair & Adorable ...
the actors are perfect in their roles and all have exceptional chemistry with each other. I don’t know enough about volleyball to judge if it was presented correctly but it looked good and several of the actors are volleyball players. I really loved the inclusion of Liu Hung-Min and Liu Hong-Jie, as I always like it when real life professionals are cast in series when it comes to sports. this series is adorable. Both couples are engaging and a pleasure to watch. Xia Yu Hao is such a fantastic character and how Fandy portrays him is the cutest.There is a lovely element of first love in how Xia Yu Hao acts, he is excited and jumps head first into everything he does regarding Qiu Zi Xuan. Qiu Zi Xuan on the other hand is a lot more reserved showing his joy when it comes to volleyball. The contrast between them both is also well done as it is not played up too much which is often an issue some series have. I really liked all of the side-characters in the series too, especially He Cheng En. All of the friendships were perfect and supportive which I liked. I also liked how they connected Obsessed with the series, it adds something a little extra.
It is less dramatic because there aren’t really any threatening people trying to sabotage their relationship. I liked this about the show a lot because it feels more realistic this way. When a drama gets too intense because of an evil person getting in the way, it’s usually not as good. I like it when all the characters are fairly decent and understanding people.
Overall its a kind of a okay drama..
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Another waste
I honestly dont understand how this got high ratings.This one is by far the worst of the franchise. Started off in 2025 (really i don't now why) then we die and come back to the same spot years later, (rolling eyes)
The relationship was toxic, and dysfunction, i get its called obsessed, but honestly there was no character development or story line, there was no consequences to the sexual assaults.
This one i actually fast forward certain parts as i just couldn't wait to get over with it.
Another waste
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A bit disappointing
So I started this drama because of the ML after watching him in Vincenzo, (totally wrong reason I know) but hey.I especially liked the whole shirtless scenes of the guys in uniform (yes girl here is sucker for a man in uniform)!!! and the whole sweat scenes, but after getting over all of that, this drama started to drag on, the FL was a bit annoying, the idea of this character being an outspoken female doctor who cares deeply about her patients, coworkers, and boyfriend was fantastic, but the actor's performance was not convincing. Rather than all of the positive aspects of her character that I mentioned, this actress's performance made the character come across as petulant in a way.
I knew the actors who played these roles were together after some research so i though i would have witnessed the love grow and see how they fell for each other, I did have high hopes for their chemistry, but I was disappointed yet again. but their relationship growth was quite complicated, and I believe it was due to a lot of going back and forth in the relationship.
The ML was not so bad, but the cheesy lines were putting off at times.
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Ending was not what I expected
This drama ending was definitely not what i thought would happen. I was expecting a happy ever after. Accept Tang yi turned himself in and offer meng was left saying goodbye and he will be missed. HmmOkay so the story was not so bad, police officer falls in love with a gang member who is seeking revenge for his father that was murdered. Tang yi was hot and officer meng was just your average bloke. The story flowed very nicely and kept you wondering what was going to happen and guessing.
Music was okay nothing to talk about,.
The second couple was a bit funny and kinda cute would have liked to see more from them.
Overall it was good 👍
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Terrible .... Dragging .... Pitiful
So this is the 3rd BL series I thought I would try and what a disappointment it was.The main cast Fighter and Tutor story had no chemistry and was lacking a whole lot of love, I especially found tutor very pitiful and downright annoying, compared to fighter who had a more "I know what I want" attitude and was prepared to go all out.
Tutor despite his hardships was extremely pitiful, he came across as a tease the whole backwards and forwards every time fighter tried to be loving was such very annoying, the one thing he had going for himself was his bedroom eyes when he decided to show his love for fighter. Even the scenes between felt like it was forced, there was no flow to this drama, and it just seemed to drag out. Even though there were only 12 episodes, I found myself having to skip some of them, cuz i just couldn't handle Tutor pitifulness.
The second couple had more of story and way more interactions, he was very comical and kept you entertained.
So not worth watching it!!
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Different but good
This was a excellent series, the story was good and easy to follow, the characters were well matched and played extremely well.The series flowed through and kept you sitting glued. My only problem was that each episode was long, even though it was really good.
I enjoyed the story and how everything came full circle, the ending though Wow i didn't expect it even though there were tears i was shocked with the last bit of the episode.
This drama deserves every bit of high praise possible and for Good reason, you come across you love, when the plot gets thick it still holds structure.
Again though that ending had shocked.
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Not what I expected
I expected so much from this series after seeing the trailer, what a let down!I love cats but this series was just to childish and so immature that it made watching it really difficult, i kept expecting it to turn around and get inspired. But nothing what a disappointment.
The ML was so full of himself and arrogantly thought he was all that, and the FL was so bland and boring and as usual never listened and thought she could what she wanted, worse was the story had no depth, we looking for her brother without giving us a clue as too why.
This series just lacked everything.
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Beauty and the beast
Alone and helpless, Ali spends her days by the sea accompanied by Hai Daiyu (Han Dong), a fish that can transform into a man. As time passes, the two fall in love. However, Ali imprisons Yan after she becomes pregnant while Hai Daiyu's whereabouts remain unknown. Soon enough, Ali discovers that the conspiracy behind the marriage to the sea god.I found this movie to be very similar to beauty and the beast the English version, although enjoyable and funny with the whole plot of deceiving and falling in love to protective and fighting your way through the mess.
It was a good watch when you in that switch off kinda mood.
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Good but not good
This drama was a 50/50 it was suspenful in the beginning but one you figured out who it was it kinda goes dien hill.The charterers kept a neutral tone not to excited and to not forceful enough, for a police sort or drama was expected to have just a bit of action.
The love story was a bit boring, they met and rekindled after 6 years like nothing happened, it's like they just gave in to each other.
It had potential but fell a bit short
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Cute
This drama was cute but it a bit boring in the last few episodes.However, some parts of the story can feel predictable, particularly the typical CEO-romance elements. Even so, the strong chemistry between the leads and the emotional family storyline make it enjoyable.
Overall: Unforgettable Love is a light, heartwarming drama with romance, comedy, and family themes. I’d recommend it if you enjoy sweet slow-burn romances, cute children, and happy-ending
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Game fun
The fashion in this drama is absolutely lovely. All the dangly hair bits and ribbons from their robes. I love this unique style of fashion for all characters.
I really enjoyed watching ‘Love Game in Eastern Fantasy.’ It’s a cute and fun, fantasy adventure drama that combines a lot of my favourite things.
We are drawn into the story fairly quickly and there is good pacing throughout, with only some small parts that feel a bit glossed over. The tone of the drama is mostly light, even though there are serious situations, and I think this made me feel less worried for the characters.
I loved the aesthetic of the drama – the beautiful blue skies, lush sceneries and rich, colourful costumes. I loved how vibrant it was. There were also some very dreamy scenes. I’m not sure how much of it was CGI, but the sets really looked very beautiful and perfect for a magical world.
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