A Strong Beginning That Couldn't Stay on Track
OVERDO started off on a really strong note. At first, it was engaging, the pacing was solid, and it felt like the story knew exactly where it was heading. Unfortunately, everything started to fall apart after the fall of Huo. It was as if the driving force behind the story disappeared, and the plot just kept moving because it had to rather than because it had something meaningful left to tell.
The middle portion was honestly the weakest part of the drama. It became unnecessarily messy, frustrating, and overcomplicated. The main couple also felt quite toxic at times, but since they were the central pairing, the story kept pushing them back together. Their relationship never fully convinced me emotionally. The ending was decent enough, though Qingyi's death added a bittersweet touch.
One aspect I genuinely loved was Qingyu's relationship with his brothers. They brought warmth and emotional depth whenever the main plot started losing its direction.
The biggest disappointment, however, was what the writers did to Li Boze. After the seven-year time skip, his character felt completely different, almost as if all of his earlier development had been forgotten. And then they killed him off. His death genuinely made me cry. I absolutely loved his chemistry with Boss Hai, and their storyline had so much potential.
From a production standpoint, the editing was a hit or miss. Some scenes felt overly dramatic with excessive zoom-ins and exaggerated transitions that made it resemble a soap opera. I've even seen people refer to OVERDO as one, and I can understand why. On the brighter side, Ren Susu's wardrobe was absolutely stunning throughout the series.
Overall, OVERDO is a drama that begins with a lot of promise but gradually loses its footing. If you're looking for a drama with an excellent opening, an emotionally frustrating and chaotic middle, and a fairly acceptable ending, this might still be worth watching. However, if you prefer a consistently well-paced story with strong plot twists and satisfying character development from beginning to end, OVERDO probably won't be your cup of tea.
The middle portion was honestly the weakest part of the drama. It became unnecessarily messy, frustrating, and overcomplicated. The main couple also felt quite toxic at times, but since they were the central pairing, the story kept pushing them back together. Their relationship never fully convinced me emotionally. The ending was decent enough, though Qingyi's death added a bittersweet touch.
One aspect I genuinely loved was Qingyu's relationship with his brothers. They brought warmth and emotional depth whenever the main plot started losing its direction.
The biggest disappointment, however, was what the writers did to Li Boze. After the seven-year time skip, his character felt completely different, almost as if all of his earlier development had been forgotten. And then they killed him off. His death genuinely made me cry. I absolutely loved his chemistry with Boss Hai, and their storyline had so much potential.
From a production standpoint, the editing was a hit or miss. Some scenes felt overly dramatic with excessive zoom-ins and exaggerated transitions that made it resemble a soap opera. I've even seen people refer to OVERDO as one, and I can understand why. On the brighter side, Ren Susu's wardrobe was absolutely stunning throughout the series.
Overall, OVERDO is a drama that begins with a lot of promise but gradually loses its footing. If you're looking for a drama with an excellent opening, an emotionally frustrating and chaotic middle, and a fairly acceptable ending, this might still be worth watching. However, if you prefer a consistently well-paced story with strong plot twists and satisfying character development from beginning to end, OVERDO probably won't be your cup of tea.
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