Finally finished the last ep (24) of Later, I Laughed. At peace and satisfied with the closure to the whole drama. This will probably be on my rewatch list (LBFAD) and fond memories list (AJTL, WOH). Most characters were not one dimensional, good story telling, actions made sense, We feel for everyone’s character. I was not a fan of her mom for the stress she put her daughter through. However, at the end I felt that she was human and understood her whys. She also represents the societal mainstream views and also the final challenge for our fl to overcome. Beyond that were all the more thoughtful reflections on life, on relationships with one another, on seeking meaning in life, and on character.
Well written multidimensional characters, relatable realistic but interesting non formulaic plot and situations. And comedy with drama.
Ít is so nice to see her father coming around an wanting to support her career choices . Such a difference from her mom. Where she wants to “fix’ her daughter to do what she thinks is the “best and right” thing to the point of embarrassing XY in from of her awful manager Hu (yuck), he is willing to learn about what’s important to her and to help her however she needs and apologized for what he did to her in middle school.
I liked that he was supportive of her choice, at least he said so. Plus the data driven decisions he makes, good looks and willingness to spend $ on her don’t hurt. He truly seemed fond of her. But then….
dropped at 19.I struggled to get to 19the FLs character development is very lacking. she didn't really improve…
Oh no! Well, eps 20-23 are mostly about the mom’s viewpoint ( and probably the viewpoint of most of society). Her anxiety and prejudice against stand up comedy (vs a stable office Job) is putting strain and doubts on XY’s choice for comedy. However, towards the end of ep 23, we see a light… I mean mom’s still the same (which I appreciate because ppl don’t real change overnight) but her dad took the initiative to have a heart to heart with her and encouraged her t go for it! Now you can just watch ep 24 and find closure. 😊
I also enjoy this more than Shen Yue's. The jokes are giving.
😆 I couldn’t take it anymore and had to drop it when they broke up or moved out. This drama I’m still looking forward to watching each ep. However, I realize that I don’t look forward to them as much if I read the spoilers here. So lesson learned for me. One ep left!
Shen Yue just did a Comedy Club drama. One is enough for me. smh
It’s very different. Shen Yue’s is more of a formulaic romantic idol drama with not so great comedy. This one is a realistic personal growth drama NOT centered / forced around the romance. It also kinda tracks the growth of standup comedy in China and the struggles the industry face. It’s not typical tropes.
I got to around episode 19, then I read about the open ending and since I was already turned off by the dreaded…
Just finished 21. I see all this as the realities of choosing the more challenging career path. She not quite there yet as she’s still fearful of displeasing her mom.
Episode 21 really frustrated me. It reminded me of Na Hee Do's mother in the kdrama 2521. Without considering…
I just finished ep 21. It was quit painful to watch an anxious, desperate mom trying to do everything in her power to control what she thinks is best for her daughter’s future. I see her as a powerless woman in a loveless marriage. I still remember the scene at the beginning where she did nothing as her husband verbally and physically abuses XY.
Sadly, I’ve experienced this scene play out in real life more than once both as a bystander and participant. I totally understand XY’s inability to stand up and be honest with her overbearing mom but as we can see, the truth will eventually come out one way or another.
too much filler for me. I'm all the way to 19 and tired. so much time wasted on the talent show or whatever that…
SY is not they typically c drama ml character. That’s what refreshing about this drama. Nothing is really predictable. But they do have some good heart to heart convos.
I’m on episode six and I’m not sure what to think of the male lead so far. I haven’t formed much of an impression…
I am waiting for ep 19
As an actor - I think he’s a fabulous actor (Wei Da Xun). As a character - he’s a chill guy who’s smitten by our fl. He also respects her and admires her a lot.
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We feel for everyone’s character. I was not a fan of her mom for the stress she put her daughter through. However, at the end I felt that she was human and understood her whys. She also represents the societal mainstream views and also the final challenge for our fl to overcome. Beyond that were all the more thoughtful reflections on life, on relationships with one another, on seeking meaning in life, and on character.
Well written multidimensional characters, relatable realistic but interesting non formulaic plot and situations. And comedy with drama.
Sadly, I’ve experienced this scene play out in real life more than once both as a bystander and participant. I totally understand XY’s inability to stand up and be honest with her overbearing mom but as we can see, the truth will eventually come out one way or another.
As an actor - I think he’s a fabulous actor (Wei Da Xun).
As a character - he’s a chill guy who’s smitten by our fl. He also respects her and admires her a lot.