Ep 5 was not according to the novel at all As a novel reader I was expecting the series to go with the novel I'm…
You speak my thoughts! I don’t know where they’re going with the script—today’s episode had nothing from the novel! But of course, I still loved it. Maybe it’s for the best. I’d a thousand times prefer them to take the story in a different direction and give us a wholesome ending, rather than leave us on a cliffhanger or promise a second season that never comes.
Well you're in the minority, so...Do your thing ig and drop it.
Good for you, you did the right thing. I think it’s a big waste of time to watch a show you don’t like, even if everyone else is praising it. That said, I still believe there’s a difference between not liking something and being able to recognize whether the acting is good or not, or whether the script is tight or has flaws. At least for me, I can separate those things. There have been times when I liked a show even though the acting was mediocre or even bad, and I could still see that, but I enjoyed it anyway. In this case, I feel like you’re not really separating those two. Objectively, the show has a very strong script and the actors do a great job portraying their roles. Just because you don’t like it doesn’t make it bad. And that’s not about anyone’s opinion, it’s just an observation.
Well you're in the minority, so...Do your thing ig and drop it.
Well, when did I accuse you of telling everyone to hate it? I just replied to your comment suggesting you could drop it if you don’t like it. There’s nothing wrong with that, everyone has their own taste. But you can’t say a show is bad when almost everyone else likes it, just say you don’t like it, which is totally fine. You’re free to like or dislike anything.
If you scroll down the comments, you’ll find it since I’ve posted it many times. They’re currently translating it, it’s pretty good, and they’re almost finished.
i don't feel like it's getting enough hype in the bl world tbh.. the highest liked fan edit on tiktok is only…
I get what you mean. It’s not even about judging people’s taste, it’s just frustrating when you can clearly see the effort and quality in something and it still goes underappreciated. And yeah, there’s definitely a difference between something being fluffy and something being formulaic. Fluff can still feel fresh and engaging if it has charm or a unique angle. Cherry Magic is a perfect example, I loved it too. But when it’s just the same pattern over and over, it gets tiring. I think sometimes hype doesn’t really reflect quality, it’s more about timing, trends, or what clicks with the majority at that moment. Still, it sucks when a show you’re genuinely invested in doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. I hope Sammy's CD gets more attention. It's currently my favourite show too, and it has the potential to be one of my favourites 💛
i don't feel like it's getting enough hype in the bl world tbh.. the highest liked fan edit on tiktok is only…
You’re right, RL really is a unique case. I’m a fan of Chai Jidan’s work, so I totally get the hype. I remember seeing TikTok videos and tons of articles popping up everywhere about the RL series long before it even aired, that’s why I bring it up when comparing it to Sammy’s CD, which has had basically zero promotion. As a 30+ European woman, I honestly struggle to understand why BLs like this don’t get the hype they deserve. Aren’t younger audiences getting a bit tired of all the fluffy BLs that have been coming out lately? How is there not a bigger demand for something more unique and emotionally deep? I don't know, maybe it's just me thinking that way.
i don't feel like it's getting enough hype in the bl world tbh.. the highest liked fan edit on tiktok is only…
Another major reason I think it doesn’t have more hype is that not many people even know about it. It wasn’t promoted at all before its premiere, not even a little. Within just twenty four hours, two well known platforms picked it up, released the trailer, and then only a few hours later dropped the first episode. I have honestly never seen anything like that before. I understand that CBL shows are not heavily promoted because of restrictions in China and because they want to avoid drawing attention from the government. In fact, the only CBL I have seen get significant promotion before its premiere is Revenged Love. It is also the one that became the most popular. Of course, not only because of the promotion, but I'm sure that the fact a lot of people already knew about it well before its premiere played a big role.
only 2 epand 2 good ep ...rating seems very unfair actually
I know! Viki rarely brings BLs, definitely not as many as in previous years. It just happened to release four this past month. Still, it’s so frustrating to see that so many people in 2026 still have this mindset…
only 2 epand 2 good ep ...rating seems very unfair actually
I don't know, dear, that’s just what they’re writing in the comments on the show's page on viki. They’re rating it 1 star just because another gay show popped up on their front page.
only 2 epand 2 good ep ...rating seems very unfair actually
Apparently, many people on Viki are rating it low just because it’s another gay show and it “ruins their aesthetic”… yeah, some people really have issues.
They are changing the story, aren't they ? It feels different from the novel .( I am not complaining though, it's…
Yeah, and I hope it's for the better. I'm not buying anything about a second season unless it's confirmed by the producers (maybe not even then, we've been misled quite a few times with "second seasons"). So I hope they make it as whole as they can with the time they have. I'm loving it either way too 💛
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Do your thing ig and drop it.
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And yeah, there’s definitely a difference between something being fluffy and something being formulaic. Fluff can still feel fresh and engaging if it has charm or a unique angle. Cherry Magic is a perfect example, I loved it too. But when it’s just the same pattern over and over, it gets tiring.
I think sometimes hype doesn’t really reflect quality, it’s more about timing, trends, or what clicks with the majority at that moment. Still, it sucks when a show you’re genuinely invested in doesn’t get the recognition it deserves.
I hope Sammy's CD gets more attention. It's currently my favourite show too, and it has the potential to be one of my favourites 💛
As a 30+ European woman, I honestly struggle to understand why BLs like this don’t get the hype they deserve. Aren’t younger audiences getting a bit tired of all the fluffy BLs that have been coming out lately? How is there not a bigger demand for something more unique and emotionally deep? I don't know, maybe it's just me thinking that way.
I understand that CBL shows are not heavily promoted because of restrictions in China and because they want to avoid drawing attention from the government. In fact, the only CBL I have seen get significant promotion before its premiere is Revenged Love. It is also the one that became the most popular. Of course, not only because of the promotion, but I'm sure that the fact a lot of people already knew about it well before its premiere played a big role.