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My Little Sadness
When I saw the hash tags of My Little Happiness I was sold immediately. Childhood friends, height difference, fated love, count me in! Alas, after the first 10 episodes my endorphins started to decrease, reaching an all time low at episode 20, making this My Little Sadness.
Story
Favorite tropes are one thing, a sound story, and fleshed-out characters another. In my opinion the female lead character, Cong Rong, is messed up. They've made her so childish, and stubborn in the wrong way, she's more adult in her youth than in the present time. How can she be honest, and strong in her childhood, and a little liar in her twenties? First against her mom, second, against her own feelings, third, against Wen Shao Qing who loves her. I couldn't relate to her character at all when she acted jealous, and pushed him away to another girl, like he's some kind of chocolate box.
Also the male lead is inconsistent. Wen Shao Qing seems to be a character with a strong sense of purpose. In stead, he waits way too long to tell the truth, and he uses petty tricks to reign in Cong Rong. What kept me hooked however was the subplot with the secondary couple. Their story made me angry, but in an empathic way.
Acting Cast
Kudos to the cast. My Little Happiness is watchable thanks to them. I love the flirting scenes with Fair Xing and Daddi Tang, he surely can act up on his name, in a sensual way. I felt myself drawn to the character of Huang U.Lin. It's no surprise Leon Li plays her love interest since he has proven his worth as the grumpy, suspicious general in the Legend of Hao Lan. Even Deng Xin is as good as it gets. She made me think of Wang Yibo, a calm face with subtle micro expressions.
Music
I can't remember the theme of this series, only piano music at the background and crescendos in line with the dramatics, nothing spectacular. Perhaps this could have been different if I felt moved by the story.
Verdict
My Little Happiness gets points thanks to the actors. If you like homely scenes with people kissing while doing the dishes, or fighting and getting back together, you probably like this series.
Story
Favorite tropes are one thing, a sound story, and fleshed-out characters another. In my opinion the female lead character, Cong Rong, is messed up. They've made her so childish, and stubborn in the wrong way, she's more adult in her youth than in the present time. How can she be honest, and strong in her childhood, and a little liar in her twenties? First against her mom, second, against her own feelings, third, against Wen Shao Qing who loves her. I couldn't relate to her character at all when she acted jealous, and pushed him away to another girl, like he's some kind of chocolate box.
Also the male lead is inconsistent. Wen Shao Qing seems to be a character with a strong sense of purpose. In stead, he waits way too long to tell the truth, and he uses petty tricks to reign in Cong Rong. What kept me hooked however was the subplot with the secondary couple. Their story made me angry, but in an empathic way.
Acting Cast
Kudos to the cast. My Little Happiness is watchable thanks to them. I love the flirting scenes with Fair Xing and Daddi Tang, he surely can act up on his name, in a sensual way. I felt myself drawn to the character of Huang U.Lin. It's no surprise Leon Li plays her love interest since he has proven his worth as the grumpy, suspicious general in the Legend of Hao Lan. Even Deng Xin is as good as it gets. She made me think of Wang Yibo, a calm face with subtle micro expressions.
Music
I can't remember the theme of this series, only piano music at the background and crescendos in line with the dramatics, nothing spectacular. Perhaps this could have been different if I felt moved by the story.
Verdict
My Little Happiness gets points thanks to the actors. If you like homely scenes with people kissing while doing the dishes, or fighting and getting back together, you probably like this series.
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