Not that this was the most sophisticated drama, but the story has been well done enough. However, this little twist of her rejecting him ep 35 seems really forced by the writers. Investigating cases is what he does and he's going to pursue it, regardless of her choices.
Also, denying that there are genuine feelings is just eye-rolling. I feel nothing of her self-inflicted angst. It's just stupid. Skipping all scenes related to any "heartache" over this.
Why do writers always opt for the patronizing arcs in character development. He didn't want to tell her the truth while she had amnesia? Why not? She's strong and she wouldn't have had feelings about it, since she didn't remember anyway. And she could have been more of an ally in the search for truth.
Now, she's going to tell herself she needs to pursue things without him? Why? He's her best chance at getting to answers. He's not weak and useless, either.
It doesn't fit their characters, as they are expressed in most of the other scenarios.
I hope she gets over this in, like, 5 seconds. I can't enjoy this bs.
FL's assistant is spraying pesticide inside a residence. FL is sitting next to her and they're chatting, with NO protective gear on, while she pumps out those toxic chemicals.
At every turn, they couldn't be bothered to make things at all realistic. From the very beginning where she is pushed into the water and her body has zero instinctual response to try and get to the surface. He pushed her on the torso. She wasn't hit over the head. There is no reason for her to just go limp and sink.
The only thing they got right is capitalism is game where the cheaters win.
Somehow, though, I'm entertained. Something to knit to.
You really don't understand the story, the shaman said to Eunbo that she needs to stay away to King because something…
you don't seem to understand the difference between expressing an opinion - I like this drama - vs being offensive to someone who has a different opinion - "you're biased" "other, broad-minded...." (insinuating that the person you decided you just had to engage with is narrow-minded.)
You do realize that you could have just scrolled on by and let someone else's opinion simply exist?
wait. what? why did they have the images of her on the boat with the panther, then? it's not clear that a human could survive in the Carefree Land. So, ok. But, that image made a strong suggestion and kept waiting to see that scene. oh well.
Is it just me? It's so unrealistic that the FL and her biz partner can develop 3D printing of prosthetics in just a few months, when:
No one on the team is a medical specialist None of them have any background in 3D printing or prosthetics. They have no subjects for whom they can test the custom fit; or any fit, at all, for that matter.
It is not an idea that no one else has come up with. What makes anything they are doing innovative? Or, why are they able to execute it, with no background or resources, when others haven't?
I want to like the story, but, as an old school computer programmer and someone with an MBA, the business scenes are absolutely unwatchable. Though I do like all the actors.
Yu En Tai is definitely one the more chilling villains I've seen. From the beginning, even when we didn't know anything, he just felt creepy. I hope he's having fun doing it. I need to go see him in something else, where is character is normal, to get the ick out of my bones, when I see his face.
Some after thoughts…the screen play decided to kill off FL’s mom to show use that she has to suffer her retribution…
I keep thinking that, if she's not careful, she can be just like her dad. That cold glare, how automatically she generates complicated schemes, and no concern for risk.
No one is saying that Li Landi is not pretty. The character she plays, however, has some issues.One of the main…
No one is saying that this is the alternative to not belittling her for not pursuing the beauty standard,
You really can't see the difference between, "we absolutely support you being you" and the sister's constant belittling of her? I am one of three sisters. We all have different personalities and priorities. Our parents tried to box us into roles, but we ended up refusing those. Because, "roles" are a way for children to compare themselves to one another in a detrimental way. It's a well-known abuse tactic in family psychology.
I'm now a parent. My daughter is not at all interested in any beauty standard. Yay for her! She has other interests and shines in other ways and I am 100% supportive of her and adore her for who she is.
So, look back at what I wrote and ask yourself why you're willfully misinterpreting what I'm writing.
I'm not tying self-worth to appearance, at all. I'm asserting, based on actual experience and study of family psychology, that the constant comparison, the sister's arrogance toward the FL and what is clearly a lifetime of lording her superior beauty over sister is very psychologically damaging. Its not what a loving family member would ever do.
Legitimate criticism about a family member's behavior or choices, which are either harm to themselves or others is one thing. "criticism" about not being pretty enough is not criticism. It's buying into the idea of beauty privilege and then punching down.
No one is saying that Li Landi is not pretty. The character she plays, however, has some issues.One of the main…
I'm sorry, I have to disagree. There are several conversations between the sisters where her sister is telling her that she is inferior because she is not as pretty. And, it's clear that this dynamic has been going on for a long time.
You can't say "they fell into roles" and claim there is nothing toxic/abusive about it. How did they "fall" into them? Clearly, the parents let that happen and never countered it. The older sister used those roles to prop up her ego and break down the ego of the younger sister. She also, likely, knew that her sister suffered socially, so she was compounding that rather than offsetting it out of compassion. It may not be physically violent, but it crushed her sense of self-worth. That's abusive,
I'm only at episode 7. the humor, so far, is so well done. love all the Lost You Forever references.
It's fantasy and it's humor, still, the hardest part to suspend disbelief of is the claim that Landi Li is not pretty.
It's one thing for outsiders who spend only a little time with her to not see her beauty, because she's awkward and different. But, it's the sister and family part that I find hard to swallow. Why is her own family a) focusing on appearance so much; and b) making her feel unattractive her entire life, when she's actually very pretty? They couldn't make the story without the abusive sister? (who redeems herself a bit by becoming an ally, but that doesn't erase the lifetime effect she's had, her vanity, and her arrogance.
Anyway, loving the comedy. They're all so good in their roles! (I am especially enjoying Gu Yu and Lin Yuan. I wish we'd see more of Zhao Jin Li, as that actor does humor quite well. I guess his is more of a cameo role.
Most of east Asia is just high context cultures. If you're used to being more direct in your communication then…
I'm not saying that I don't get it. I'm simply saying it feels so similar to the other drama, which just came out recently.
I'm sure that her reason for the harsh break up will be different, but the plot of what happens between the two people is so much the same that I think I'll wait a while to watch the rest, because it feels like I just watched it.
I'm just starting this and it feels a lot like Love Song In Winter. Girl lies, in a harsh way, to boy she's seriously dating, in order to break up. Years later, they meet again and have to sort it all out. I do prefer not having the whole police/master villain melodrama, though.
So, is there something about Chinese culture where people can't be honest about why they are leaving a relationship? Or can't tell someone about something they are going through which is impacting them? And is there some unspoken rule that when you do break up, you have to be cruel to the other person? Because I don't get why this is such a common trope.
Two women, in a wholly patriarchal world, with zero power and cutting ties with the people who could help them, are going to seek vengeance.
I love me some strong female characters. But no unrealistically stupid ones. Too bad.
Also, denying that there are genuine feelings is just eye-rolling. I feel nothing of her self-inflicted angst. It's just stupid. Skipping all scenes related to any "heartache" over this.
Why do writers always opt for the patronizing arcs in character development. He didn't want to tell her the truth while she had amnesia? Why not? She's strong and she wouldn't have had feelings about it, since she didn't remember anyway. And she could have been more of an ally in the search for truth.
Now, she's going to tell herself she needs to pursue things without him? Why? He's her best chance at getting to answers. He's not weak and useless, either.
It doesn't fit their characters, as they are expressed in most of the other scenarios.
I hope she gets over this in, like, 5 seconds. I can't enjoy this bs.
FL's assistant is spraying pesticide inside a residence. FL is sitting next to her and they're chatting, with NO protective gear on, while she pumps out those toxic chemicals.
At every turn, they couldn't be bothered to make things at all realistic. From the very beginning where she is pushed into the water and her body has zero instinctual response to try and get to the surface. He pushed her on the torso. She wasn't hit over the head. There is no reason for her to just go limp and sink.
The only thing they got right is capitalism is game where the cheaters win.
Somehow, though, I'm entertained. Something to knit to.
You do realize that you could have just scrolled on by and let someone else's opinion simply exist?
it's not clear that a human could survive in the Carefree Land. So, ok. But, that image made a strong suggestion and kept waiting to see that scene. oh well.
No one on the team is a medical specialist
None of them have any background in 3D printing or prosthetics.
They have no subjects for whom they can test the custom fit; or any fit, at all, for that matter.
It is not an idea that no one else has come up with. What makes anything they are doing innovative? Or, why are they able to execute it, with no background or resources, when others haven't?
I want to like the story, but, as an old school computer programmer and someone with an MBA, the business scenes are absolutely unwatchable. Though I do like all the actors.
You really can't see the difference between, "we absolutely support you being you" and the sister's constant belittling of her? I am one of three sisters. We all have different personalities and priorities. Our parents tried to box us into roles, but we ended up refusing those. Because, "roles" are a way for children to compare themselves to one another in a detrimental way. It's a well-known abuse tactic in family psychology.
I'm now a parent. My daughter is not at all interested in any beauty standard. Yay for her! She has other interests and shines in other ways and I am 100% supportive of her and adore her for who she is.
So, look back at what I wrote and ask yourself why you're willfully misinterpreting what I'm writing.
I'm not tying self-worth to appearance, at all. I'm asserting, based on actual experience and study of family psychology, that the constant comparison, the sister's arrogance toward the FL and what is clearly a lifetime of lording her superior beauty over sister is very psychologically damaging. Its not what a loving family member would ever do.
Legitimate criticism about a family member's behavior or choices, which are either harm to themselves or others is one thing. "criticism" about not being pretty enough is not criticism. It's buying into the idea of beauty privilege and then punching down.
You can't say "they fell into roles" and claim there is nothing toxic/abusive about it. How did they "fall" into them? Clearly, the parents let that happen and never countered it. The older sister used those roles to prop up her ego and break down the ego of the younger sister. She also, likely, knew that her sister suffered socially, so she was compounding that rather than offsetting it out of compassion. It may not be physically violent, but it crushed her sense of self-worth. That's abusive,
It's fantasy and it's humor, still, the hardest part to suspend disbelief of is the claim that Landi Li is not pretty.
It's one thing for outsiders who spend only a little time with her to not see her beauty, because she's awkward and different. But, it's the sister and family part that I find hard to swallow. Why is her own family a) focusing on appearance so much; and b) making her feel unattractive her entire life, when she's actually very pretty? They couldn't make the story without the abusive sister? (who redeems herself a bit by becoming an ally, but that doesn't erase the lifetime effect she's had, her vanity, and her arrogance.
Anyway, loving the comedy. They're all so good in their roles! (I am especially enjoying Gu Yu and Lin Yuan. I wish we'd see more of Zhao Jin Li, as that actor does humor quite well. I guess his is more of a cameo role.
I'm sure that her reason for the harsh break up will be different, but the plot of what happens between the two people is so much the same that I think I'll wait a while to watch the rest, because it feels like I just watched it.
So, is there something about Chinese culture where people can't be honest about why they are leaving a relationship? Or can't tell someone about something they are going through which is impacting them? And is there some unspoken rule that when you do break up, you have to be cruel to the other person? Because I don't get why this is such a common trope.