Surprisingly entertaining mini-show
What a surprise that was. This turned out to be a great mini-show. The storyline was romantic, passionate, intriguing and a bit exciting. I don’t think I have seen anything quite like this.From the comments section I expected something bland and not that interesting but this is anything but. It might not be the story of a century but it doesn’t have to be as long as I am entertained - and that I was.
Character wise:
We have this mentally strong, fearless and persistent FL who will do just about anything to get her “story”/headline. In doing so she meets this ML who is somewhat of a chameleon. He has a hidden identity causing him to shun all personal relationships. Their meeting and falling in love turns their worlds upside down.
Acting wise this is great. There aren't a lot of characters and the chemistry between the main couple is what fuels this show. Sizzling might be the best word for that, LOL.
Well, if you like a good romantic drama - with an intriguing storyline - this is definitely well worth watching.
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Sweet, short and adorable mini-show
This is a sweet and adorable mini-show. Even if the storyline isn’t exactly new, it is still entertaining.Character wise:
FL is supposed to be this accomplished woman from modern times. That is why I don’t understand how she sometimes suddenly becomes this immature and whiny girl.
ML is the typical prince/king/CEO except that he isn’t ice-cold and arrogant.
Acting wise this is ok given the comical angle to the show. Some scenes and characters are exaggerated, cringe or silly, but it is primarily a comedy so that is somewhat understandable.
So, if you want something sweet and short - with absolutely no angst or suspense - this is well worth watching.
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Mini-show with potential but poor execution
This is an ok mini-show. The storyline is interesting enough but the execution is rather bumpy. There are serious holes in the story and things left unexplained.Character wise we get a strong and smart FL that has a history with ML who is powerful and clever. The chemistry between them is good but not outstanding.
Acting wise this is not one of the best mini-shows. The ML and FL are good but the rest of the cast varies in skills which gives us a hint that this is a low-budget production. Don’t get me wrong, low-budget productions can be really good if managed well, sadly this is not really one of these - even if it is far from the worst I’ve seen.
Anyway, if you like a romantic drama with an interesting storyline, this is an ok watch.
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Nice movie with battle between good and evil
This was an ok movie. The storyline of a battle between two dragon-sisters fighting for good and evil isn’t exactly new. The fight scenes and scenery is beautiful (for most parts).Character wise we get an evil sister helping a man to become emperor and a good sister helping a young man try to fulfill his destiny.
Acting wise this is pretty good but I couldn’t really feel the chemistry between FL (good sister) and ML (Hong Ji) - at least not until the last scene. The chemistry between 2FL (evil sister) and 2ML (King Ning) was way better.
Well, if you like fantasy movies and have an hour or so to waste, this is not a bad watch.
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Second season that's actually better than first season
This is a very nice mini-show and a really good season 2. The storyline builds upon the storyline in season 1 and connects to that seamlessly. Not all season 2 does that.Character wise this show gives us two new versions of the main couple from season 1. FL is on a new assignment and ML is her new target of interest after getting a divorse from her husband who abandoned her 5 years earlier - and has returned with a new woman he wants to marry. Neither ML or FL remembers their love story from season 1 but love isn’t that easily suppressed.
Acting wise this is better than the previous season. The chemistry between the leads is great and they actually have steamy kisses (I can’t stand those pecks on the lips we often get instead of real kisses).
Anyway, if you like a good mini-show with a great love story, this is definitely well worth watching.
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Fast mini-show with a good love story
This is a really nice mini-show. Even if it is low-budget and the storyline isn’t much different from a lot of similar shows out there, it is funny, sweet, heart wrenching and entertaining.Character wise I really liked ML since he is the one that develops the most but at the same time suffers the most. FL is clever and resourceful (read…seductive, LOL) and I love that about a FL. I’m not that into weak, dumb and naive FLs, even if they are cute (in the eyes of many men).
Acting wise this is a little more than mediocre. Only a few cringy moments - nothing that ruins the show. The music is good and supports the mood - a thing that isn’t always so in these mini-shows. There is a season 2 and I’m definitely going to watch that.
So, if you like a fast and sweet mini-show that will bring a tear to your eye, this is well worth watching.
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Wonderful mini-show with a sweet love story
This is such a wonderful mini-show. Even if the storyline sometimes jumps a little too much and creates a brief confusion, it makes sense after a short while. I love these stories where someone goes into a novel/manga/comic book and has to complete missions to go back.Character wise: FL is clever and works on the missions tirelessly. ML (or 2ML in the book) is so cool and it’s obvious why FL falls in love with him instead.
Acting wise: Most of the actors are pretty good but some have a tendency to over-act a bit. That is normal for these shows with short formats. It didn’t ruin anything.
Only thing I thought was that it’s a bit too fast paced. As I am not proficient in Chinese, that is a bit of a problem because I had to slow down the speed to 0,75 and even had to pause every now and then - and I actually read English very well (my 2nd language).
Well, if you like a fast paced, funny and interesting mini-show - with a great love story to spice it up - this is definitely well worth watching.
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Definitely gonna watch
This is gonna be a good one, judging from the pilot here. The time-travel aspect makes it interesting and there is also some crime-solving and of course a great BL love story. What’s not to like?The characters seem interesting and the comedy part is not exaggerated like we see in many Thai BLs. t's ok in some shows (like those with very young actors), but I like the more serious BLs where the comedy is more subtle.
Acting wise it looks like the pairing of James and Net is a good one. Their chemistry seems good and I look forward to watching how their love story unfolds.
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Problematic mini-show with abusive content
This is a problematic mini-show. The storyline is abusive and there is sexual harassment in the beginning. I know that in many countries it’s technically not considered sexual harassment (rape) if it happens in a legal marriage - as in this show where FL loves ML. But that doesn’t make it ok. Seeing past the obvious problem this is a story about misunderstandings, manipulations, greed and love. Sometimes we have to lose somebody before we get to know their importance.Character wise we have a FL who has been in love with ML since they met in school (around 11 years when the story starts). Then we have this ML who is a CEO and a rough man. Thinking he was tricked by FL to marry her instead of her sister (whom he thinks saved him during an earthquake) he treats FL as an enemy. Besides that we have this 2FL (FLs sister) who is straight out a bitch.
Acting wise: This is not top shelf or anywhere near that, but it’s not bad either.
So, if you like these kinds of stories - and can get past the abusive part - this is an ok watch.
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Crime-solving short show that is actually a hidden gem.
This is actually a hidden gem. The crime-solving storyline is interesting and exciting - somewhat different from most short shows these days. I love how the case gets unraveled and how the investigation brings about some big twists and turns.Character wise: We get this smart but cute FL who is dead set on marrying ML. ML is very clever and an excellent investigator - and definitely not up for marrying anyone else but FL. There are a few other interesting characters that play huge roles in this story like the general, the emperor and the Queen but the short format sets a limit to the number of characters and individual stories.
Acting wise this is a very good show. The actors are rather skilled. Only thing is that the chemistry between the leads isn’t quite there and I was only certain of ML's love for FL after he told her directly that he was serious about her. It’s not uncommon that the chemistry is lacking in short shows but it’s always a shame because it gets the viewer less committed to the characters.
Anyway, if you love a good crime-solving story with a sprinkle of romance, this is well worth watching.
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Sweet and interesting in-game story
This is such a nice movie. The storyline is not exactly new but it is interesting enough to catch your attention. It’s lighthearted but also tells a love story between two young people who have a hard time expressing their feelings.FL and ML are so sweet and lovable. FL's switching back and forth between her two female friends' personalities and her own is fun but also impressive acting wise. Both of them are really good actors.
The ending is so sweet and very fitting.
So, if you are in the mood for something sweet and interesting, this is well worth watching.
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Interesting short time-travel show that doesn't feel rushed
This is a great short show. The storyline is interesting even if the basic premise isn’t explored well enough in my opinion. In that I mean that there aren't enough missions or healing/curing of patients which there should have been since that is why FL travels into this new world/dimension. Not that it ruins the show but it does make it feel like it has some unlocked potential. At least it didn’t feel rushed and the ending was actually pretty good.Character wise:
FL is a modern day medical student who somehow travels in time/dimension. There, her identity is a princess from an adjacent state. She is medical skilled, resourceful and has a strong personality - unlike many of the women around her. One thing that occurred to me was that FLs bedside manners could use an update, LOL.
ML is a calm and cunning prince that hides a lot of secrets including a strange illness that FL seems to have a beneficial effect on.
Acting wise this was pretty good. The actors did a great job with their characters despite the limited timeframe.
So, if you like a romantic time-travel story - with an interesting storyline - this is definitely well worth watching.
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Funny and lighthearted romantic story
This is a funny, lighthearted romantic story with really good actors and a storyline that keeps you engaged.As often with this actress we get a strong/adamant/kind FL, able to fend for herself. This ML is calm/warm/loyal/nice but powerful when needed.
Despite it being short and some subs were inadequate (YouTube playlist), I truly enjoyed this one. Definitely well worth watching.
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investigative version of the “Modern day Doctor transmigrates into ancient times”-story
This is a great, lighthearted, investigative version of the “Modern day Doctor transmigrates into ancient times”-story.This version has an aspiring coroner as the transmigrated person so the storyline is mostly about crime-solving.
I loved this peppy/clever/carefree FL and powerful/calm/nice ML. Although focus is on the case, there is actually room for romance (good chemistry).
This is definitely well worth watching but beware the ending.
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Great “Harem fight”-production with great twist
This is a great “Harem fight”-production with really good actors and an interesting storyline that contains a great twist in the end.I loved this strong/adamant/fierce FL but I can’t say I even remotely liked the weak/manipulative/cruel ML.
Normally I shun away from Harem fights, but this one I liked - both the production and the ending. Definitely well worth the watch.
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