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An under rated drama with interesting storyline
This has some romance but it is very discreet and more to do with a girl named Chun Tumi’s journey to become a litigator in ancient times. The production is actually quite good as it looks to be low to mid budget.There are humorous moments but what kept me interested is the logical way Tumi argued her way out of difficult ancient court proceedings and upheld the law for the common folks .
The storyline is devoid of troopey characters ( a big plus) and the storyline is interesting.
Originally I started watching because I really like Fan Zhi Xin in “The lethal man”! Want to check him out in a period drama.
He was simply outstanding in that short drama. His two co stars here Jun Jie and Sabrina Zhuang made the story came alive.
The attraction is the storyline and also decent directing. Even though there are no kiss scenes ; somehow the romance came through and seemed ok for this drama. I would like a Season 2 to wrap up and progress the romance between main CP.
The bromance between Lord Han and Lord Kang is quite heart warming. It has been awhile since I enjoyed a low keyed romance drama! Enjoy and I would recommend this for anyone looking for something different from your normal rom-com.
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An under rated GEM
This show hooked you from get start with a very provocative scene that turned out NOT to be what it seems!The chemistry between the two leads are phenomenal.
It is more the directing and storytelling and as well as the angle and how the drama is shot that is very engaging and entertaining. There are humorous moments, lots of cranked up tensions some are sexual in nature.
It is those that are left unsaid rather than the explicit that are most engaging.
You can tell the budget is low but is very well directed and produced. As the time investment is not a lot, you will find the time spent very gratifying. I enjoyed this thoroughly and believe I will rewatch if I need a filler drama in future.
If you enjoy “A familiar stranger” and also “the killer is romantic” then you will enjoy this . It is same writer and director team.
Whilst story line can be guessed, it is still entertaining as there are satisfying end to the bad guys and there are no super bitchy 2FL. I loved the OSTs and enjoyed the love scenes between the 2 leads.
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Tragic love story
I really wished for a better ending. would have given 8 if it is a happier ending.Firstly, the ML, played by LZH looks super dreamy and looks even better in the drama than real life I am sure.
The pacing of the story is short and as it is a super short drama which is 3-4 mins per episodes so it is pretty amazing that the storylines were developed nicely.
There is an EP3 with a steamy bathroom scene that was very well shot and super suggestive. Nothing crass.
The storyline is how FL, who had a crush in High School missed each other because her elder twin sister that looks identical to her committed suicide but because her mother cannot take it had to take the identity of the dead sister as her mother listed her as having committed suicide.
They moved away after the incident, years later when she became a successful materialistic lawyer with her sister identity she met back ML who was confused and correctly identified her started a torrid affair after a one night stand.
Because of her mother’s mental issues and the complications surrounding her identity, she did not let ML know that she has assumed her sister’s identity not by choice.That led to complications and mis understandings. After a break up with ML, she was walking alone when she was viciously hit by a henchman because she offended the leader in one of her criminal cases.
Sadly, the ML realised too late and she looks like she did not make it out of the operating table.
My wish : there is a Season 2 and she was somehow revived even though she did flatlined. However, she had amnesia and forgot about everything… ML and her had to start over… well it is pretty reverting for a short tragic drama. Go ahead if you can take an ending that is sad at this juncture.
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Under rated gem amongst the mini web drama
Firstly, the synopsis is a little off.The story is indeed about a young girl, Jing Jia taking her twin sister, Jing Shu’s place when the sister went missing right before the wedding.
Prior to that in a separate chance encounter, she met her sister’s husband to be and attracted his attention.
They got married and the groom’s family has a complicated typical Chinese family background that resulted in them
agreeing to stay together as married couple for their different reasons.
At ep 19; the ML finally realized that the FL is not his intended bride but the twin sister and he was pissed as expected.
However, the conversation was also witnessed by another party in ML family that is jostling for power and has ill intent towards the ML.
I strongly recommend because aside from comedic moments, the chemistry is good between the two leads. The actors are good for both leads. I consider this same as “A familiar stranger” genre… short and entertaining and very good to pass time whilst waiting for regular drama to air.
11May: I have finished the show, the ending a little underwhelming and somewhat disappointing. Don’t misunderstand me : it is a happy ending just not as good as others of same genre…
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Hilarious and entertaining at the onset
I find the storyline intriguing with the FL pretending to be weak and meek damsel; this is due to political overtones of being the only daughter of a very successful and much envied and feared general.I personally like Jeremy Tsui especially in the period part of Be my princess as the Grand Tutor. However what blew me away is the chemistry and interactions as well as antics of Princess Hua Luili. She is a strong FL and with a mind of her own which I much preferred to some of the C drama FL.
She is the quintessential “tiger” pretending to be a tabby cat. She is well versed in martial arts but pretends to be an unknowledgeable novice… though this leads to much hilarity after she slaughtered all her kidnappers and try to pass all credits to the ingenious Princess Jiamin is just very funny and unbelievable at the same time.
For those who enjoy a good rom com with good acting thrown in and decent production for what is likely a low budget drama ; go ahead , enjoy and indulge. You won’t regret though no major kiss scenes but the chemistry makes up for that.
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Underrated Romance drama
The acting by the casts by and large are good especially the CP.ML and FL interactions though initially bumpy are mostly sweet.
Whilst there are annoying characters like the usual rival to FL but not as annoying here.
Using many story lines elsewhere here but I find this interesting because of the introduction of AI that is quite convincing.
There is possibly another 2nd CP but after only 6 episodes, impossible to tell. Yes there are sweet kissing scenes between the CP. Given there is only 12 episodes : the CP confess their feelings at mid point at Ep 6.
This drama has a main CP that are confirmed eye candy. Definitely may be underrated and great to watch if you are waiting for longer drama with more interesting plots. Watch this as time investment is not much. Around 30 mins per episodes.
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Another good mini drama
I actually find the director that directed “A familiar stranger “ very good.Although he is not listed for this drama, I am sure it is him. In either episode 1 or 2 , he dropped in scene from “A familiar stranger”, a drama which I adored and have re watch a few times.
This is about a mistaken identity for a stuntwoman who often do stunts for a famous actress.
The romance between a rich business man looking for the lady that saved him years ago when he had a temporary sight loss.
There are also another plot brewing with 2ML and 1ML. Both are good actors and eye candy. The 2FL is also from “A familiar stranger”, so far her character at ep 6 is innocuous.
There are lots of chemistry between 1ML and 1FL…..So far the interactions are interesting but nothing steamy. However the story has lots of twists… watch this and I am sure you will enjoy it.
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