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Bingwatchable

I binge-watched a captivating series that follows the ups and downs of a mother navigating the challenges of raising five daughters, all while on a mission to find them suitable husbands. This show is an absolute gem, providing a perfect blend of humor, heartache, and heartfelt moments that make it thoroughly entertaining from start to finish.
With a total of 36 episodes, I can confidently say that not a single one was boring. Each episode dives deep into the individual stories of the daughters, showcasing their unique personalities and the rollercoaster of experiences they encounter in their quest for love. The narrative flows seamlessly, making it easy to get invested in each character's journey.
Visually, the series is stunning. The costumes are beautifully crafted, and the makeup, adorned with pearls, adds an elegant touch that complements the overall aesthetic. Every detail contributes to the charm of the show, immersing viewers in its delightful world.
What truly stands out are the characters themselves. Each main character is portrayed as wholesome and realistic, making it easy for viewers to relate to their struggles and triumphs. The acting is commendable, with each cast member delivering a performance that feels genuine and heartfelt.
The original soundtrack (OST) perfectly complements the storyline, enhancing emotional moments and uplifting scenes alike.
In short, this series is not just a one-time watch; it’s incredibly rewatchable! With its rich storytelling, relatable characters, and beautiful production, it has quickly become one of my favorites. Whether you’re in the mood for laughter or a good cry, this show delivers it all!

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The change of focus halfway through made into something else totally

*“A Female Student Arrives at the Imperial College”* starts off as a charming and lighthearted historical drama. The chemistry between the main leads is delightful, with Zhao Lu Si delivering her usual witty, charismatic performance. The concept of the first official female student at the imperial college is fresh and engaging, and the well-developed side characters add depth and entertainment to the story.

However, midway through, the tone shifts dramatically. The focus moves to the second male lead’s darker storyline, which, despite solid acting, made the plot drag and lose its charm. What began as a fun and uplifting drama turned into a somber, less engaging watch.

Ao Rui Peng stood out with his humor and energy, and the cast overall gave strong performances. Unfortunately, the show lost its momentum, and towards the end , when the episodes getting darker, it became hard to stay invested.

If the series had wrapped up around episode 20-22, it could’ve been a 9/10 as it started of as really funny.

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Enjoyable vertical drama, with class acting

I came across this program through social media recommendations, and after watching it, I can definitely see why it’s getting so much praise. The acting was outstanding, and the chemistry between the lead characters really stood out. The storyline kept me engaged from start to finish, with no dull moments whatsoever.

The program runs just under three hours, but it flies by thanks to the compelling plot and performances.

The only downside for me was the vertical screen format, which I found a bit off putting . However, I understand it was designed with mobile viewing in mind, so I can overlook that.

Overall, it’s something I’d definitely consider rewatching in the future.

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Stuck in a Loop

Found this through a recommendation on Tik Tok and and I am glad I did find it.

It is perfectly executed from start to finish, and it reminded me a little bit of “Speed” but in a loop. The storyline was never boring and it did flow well all throughout.

The acting was excellent by all the cast.I knew that ML and FL are great actors as expected as I have seen both ML and FL before in different programs and knew both can act. There was good chemistry between them, maybe not as a couple but I guess spending that much time and under so much pressure to escape the loop, would bring anyone closer together.
The OST is fitting, even so it was strange that all songs where sung mostly in english.

The make up for the burns in the program did lock look very convincing, even when they did close up.

Is this one to rewatch? I would say so, it was that good.

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Scheming all the way

Finished and not sure how I felt about this program. Let’s start with what I thought was amazing.
The FM and ML were amazing and I thought all the actors were brilliant too. With a special shout out to the princess, she played her part fantastically. So evil but so good, and we learned about her past and start to understand why she was the way that she was.
The cinematic where breathtaking and through out it as all very convincing. And really enjoyed the OST.


But, I struggle with the storyline and the constant scheming. I loved the rise of the phoenixes and the scheming that went on there but with this one I struggled to keep watching towards the end as I started to loose a bit interest.
Also the ending was left quite open to interpretation, did ML made it back or was it FL dream/ wishful thinking?

Would I watch it again, properly not.

Despite that I feel the high score is still justified as if there was a little bit less scheming around the 3/4 through the series it would have been 10*

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Master piece, everyone should watch about the impact of bullying

I came across this film through a social media recommendation without really knowing what to expect, and I'm glad I gave it a chance. It tackles a very tough subject but manages to present it in a way that feels surprisingly hopeful.

As the film portrayed, bullies are never happy and when the person that they bullied is no more, they move on to the next person. What struck me the most was how everyone in the class was aware of the bullying and its victims, yet no one ever stepped up or spoke out—everyone just suffered in silence.

I really appreciated the storyline between the female lead (FL) and male lead (ML). Both characters had difficult childhoods, marked by neglect and abandonment from their parents, which gave their relationship a depth rooted in shared pain and growth. It's definitely a film I'd watch again.

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The other kind of witch

Action film that is regarding a girl that grows up in a testing place for gifted special children. One day all the test objects were to be eliminated but she fought her way out and escapes .
She gets found by an old couple by chance in a field.

10 years later, her parents are not well and she is trying to win money on a tv talent show … and there it is, were it all starts ….

Good film, entertaining and good storyline even so it is predictable.
Rewatchable, yes would watch again.

Great acting all around, the train scene was very good . Fighting scenes are good and executed.

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Dark film that is all about giving hope and happiness

This was different than what I usually watch.
It was despite the dark subjects of parental abuse, bullying by class mates and sexual abuse by her weird teacher a goodprogram to watch.
The Kidnapper, who it turns out was not really a Kidnapper as the FL went willingly with him, after being saved from drowning by him.
The ML was struggling with his demons, but was able to give the FL a reason to live, give her hope and give her happiness. FL never had received affection before like a pat on the head and he was being very respectful and taken care of her.
The ending was satisfying , would watch again if the opportunity arises.

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Film is about a girl when she was in school she got tricked by a boy who she thought she liked, being gang raped by 5 other boys and filmed, this happens multiple times. The film portrays the helplessness of the victim, even so it eventually went to court and the boys all got sentenced.

Now this girl is a teacher, after the event she received a new name and a new life.
And it all seems to start again …

This film portrayed the helplessness of the victim very but she started to change, after on of the girls in her class got attacked and photographed, which got shared to everyone in the classroom.

The ending was in expected but it gave a good closure in the end.

Acting was good, and loved the detective who was all old style.

Not sure if I would watch again but as once was enough but overall a good film, dispute the subject of it.

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It looks like animals where harmed in the making

It was an interesting film but upsetting about the animals harmed in this film. The film is about a mute woman who rents out little fishing platoons with a little house to sleep in on the top of the platoon.

The guests to this place are a mixture of fishermen who come there for a break, group of men who get the local prostituted over for a visit or criminals who hiding away from the law.

The woman who runs this, provides a service in the day time ferrying the guest, prostitutes and food around to the fishing platoons and prostituted her body in the nighttime.

She meets this man who came with his bird to kill himself, but due to an intervention by her he did not proceed. She seems to be obsessed with him quite from the start.

Possibly due to the lonely life she leads she is quite strange in her behavior, properly because she just sees the bad in people there constantly.

The film was well made and it shows more the lower and poorer end of Korea, which I find always quite interesting and less K-Drama like.

There are quite a few people who are loosing their life for various reasons in this.

Also the ML and FL have a tendency to hurt themself and each other in I would say unusual ways.

I would probably not rewatch this film as I did not like the animal cruelty, from kicking the dog, to drown a bird to just kill and make fish suffer unnecessarily.

But the acting was very good all around from all the cast.

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