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Gemini chinese drama review
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Gemini
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by BanxiTheCommentaryGrrl
2 days ago
28 of 28 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 4.0
Story 4.0
Acting/Cast 3.0
Music 1.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

Strong First Arc, Better Second Arc Idea

I’m sorry, folks, but this just wasn’t my cup of tea. The cinematography was eye-catching, and some sequences were truly masterful, but the pacing and execution didn't land for me.

The drama is essentially split into two main arcs. The first arc centers on the female lead. I loved some of the plot specifics, but some of the interpersonal dynamics felt strange to me, and certain elements came across as a bit taboo in the way they were presented. The storyline also felt stretched across too many episodes and could have been edited down significantly. The second arc focuses on the male lead and his family’s backstory. For me, this was the highlight of the drama, yet it wasn’t as fully developed as the primary narrative. I would have loved to see more as we pieced together their story.

All in all, this just wasn’t my vibe, and I had to skim through certain sequences to avoid dropping it entirely. But it was nice to see a few key performers onscreen again.
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