One of the best thriller drama I've seen this year

Not only the best, this drama doesn't have any major logical problems with its plot.

First, the chemistry between the 2 leads. It is perfectly built up alongside the plot. Their trust not instantly grew the moment they face eath other. They have to go through so many things that they can finally trust each each other. Also they're actually such adorable couple.

Second, the police's work isn't against any illogical way at all. Of course, policemen aren't perfect. But there are many dramas where the police are like a bunch of highschoolers who don't know how to conduct an investigation or even being outsmarted by ordinary citizens. In this drama, the police work according to what we expected them to do.

Third, all of the characters (especially the support roles) aren't there to be just cannon fodders. They exist with reasons. Moreover, all of the events happening in the drama can also be explained logically.

All in all, I don't have any major problems with this drama. There are only a few dramas that I gave more than 9.0 rating. This drama is one of them. Highly highly recommended.

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Life is more beautiful if one knows how to communicate

Another drama where the leads are very open towards each other. The drama may feel boring because there's no big problems arise between the leads. But I think that's not the point. Those problems didn't come up because the leads tend to be transparent with e/o and are willing to share their thoughts and doubts with e/o. So they can find the solution together without hiding the problem from the other.

The ML is beyond clever. It's not that he's too OP or perfect, it's just common sense. Someone was born from a well-off family, received proper education and even went to study abroad. His parents also raised him well. Ofc it's logical if he can be sensible, clever, silver-tongued and have a good personality. He isn't a typical CEO who is arrogant, cold and unfeeling towards his subordinates. He treated the people around him fairly.

And the dilemma between the FL and ML is written nicely. They can portray a relationship between someone from a decent family and someone from an ordinary family. Their relationship is realtistic.

All in all, if you want to watch something that isn't too stressful and just want to look at people having sweet romantic relationship, I highly highly highly recommend you this drama. Again, the plot is beautifully written.

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A good drama with mature characters

Finally a drama where the characters at least are mature enough to use their mouths to talk and having a proper communication with each other.

I've been watching Chinese dramas for some years and most of the them really have one same problem: lack of communication. I've had enough with the main characters (or main couples) who don't want to share the problem they're facing just for the sake of not being a burden for their loved one(s). But then it ends with a more bigger problem in the later episodes. Like ... y'all are already mature enough to know that communication is the most important thing. Do the scriptwriters really designed their characters as people who don't know how to use their mouth?

I expected the same problem when I first watched this drama. But turned out the way main leads interract with each other are quiet enjoyable. They don't like keeping their burden for themselves, but insteada talking it out. Even when the male lead finds that the FL is with another guy, he doesn't back off and run away, but approaches them straightforwardly. That's what I like about the ML. Go get your girl, else someone would snatch her.

Indeed there were some scenes in the later episodes where the main leads refused to share their problem, thus it affects their relationship. But the following plot is good.

There are also several reasons why I like this drama, including the psychological cases from different characters. Their problems are like everyday's problems the society has always been facing. That's why the plot about therapy and psychological things are interesting to watch.

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One of the best c-dramas I've watched in my life

The main leads are extremely smart. They use both facts and intuitions to do things. What I like the most is the plot and the leads' chemistry. Highly highly highly recommended.

I know, some people may think of the main leads are too overpowered like they're invincible. The plots may feel boring for some pople, not to mention that it is a completely crime and mystery drama, so there's no any romantic scenes.

The interaction between the 2 leads are refreshing and heartwarming, how they turned from being hostile toward each other to the kind of swore buddies who will never leave the other behind. Their bond is even stronger than my balance these days.

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Definitely one of the best dramas I've ever watched. Also the best one this half of the year.

At first I truly didn't put so much hope or expectations on this drama. It looks like a normal drama about gaming. I expected that at the end, despite all of the obstacles the protagoinst may have, they will win the game anyway.

But after completing it, that wasn't really the point.

The scriptwriter(s), director(s) and even the actors/actresses treated the characters in the story just like normal human beings. There must relationship with parents, friends, or even romantic partners. What I like the most about Crossfire is, that it wasn't too focused to the game plot (their journey to win the competition), but also to deal with their daily life, maintaining good relationships with the closest ones, how to balancing your normal life and gaming time, how to grow while still remember to being a good person, and how to teach the audiences about so much values in life.

This drama contains a lot of comedy that can make me laughing to tears, even rolling on my bed. All of the bromance scenes, although some of them make me cringed so bad, but also satisfying and laughing-worthy.

But at the same time, it makes me suffer emotionally. In just one episode, after a few minutes of laughing, I was then faced with a sad and heartbreaking scenes. But the drama really could balanced between comedy and serious or heartwrenching scenes.

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The only thing that hinder me from giving it a higher rating was the Sci-Fi parts. About 'that' problematic game. Even tho it doesn't fully affect the whole story, but I think they could've done it better.

ANYWAY. A BRILLIANT DRAMA. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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