Bijou

If romance subplot was more slower, i would like this drama more

I watched this because of Jia Yi Xuan, her recent works are quite letdown some of her dramas are on my on-hold lists so i tried this her drama with Wang Yiran. The beginning is even better about undercover agent who look like FL brother so FL took a fancy for him; the romance between ML and FL falls in love too quickly and feels a bit cliché. The romantic subplot isn't very nuanced. I still prefer the FL when she's a powerful underworld boss—she's both yandere and arrogant enough. Both of leads acting were decent but actually it not make impressed enough. The chemistry was okay to watch but not to make me giggling, i am just nodded on this.

This drama takes the old tropes of body doubles and undercover agents and gives them a fresh, poignant feel! There's no artificial sweetness, only the agonizing struggle of knowing the danger yet being unable to resist approaching. Personally the romance development was too fast if they come slower i would like this drama more.

Still decent watch though.

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I quite like Fang Si Chang attire in this drama

I watched this because of Wang Kaimu and personally i just quite like Fang Si Chang's attire but her acting still average and nothing special for me.

ML is particularly good at flirting, flirting with her from the very first meeting. If you like watching Wang Kaimu's kissing scenes, you should definitely check it out. However, I felt that many parts of the plot were a bit strange. For example, why didn't the ML and FLs recognize each other at first meeting? Later, when they wore masks, they would recognize each o
ther sometimes and not at other times. ML's behind-the-scenes identity was hinted at but not really explained.

if you only watch it for the visually appealing ML and FL, this drama is pretty good.

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Fl's character was being nerfed in here

I watched this drama after watching another adaptation with Zhang Jinyi and Yi Hang but this drama was quite waste for Zhi Chun He skills. Her styling was quite good but the plot was flat and weak.

No need to nerf FL character into love stuck person. FL is portrayed as weak, the plot is flat. I just sigh when knows the FL's magic was about to fail, I knew I was doomed. Sure enough, she needed a kiss from ML to restore her magic power.

The story feels like a mere formality, lacking depth. The ending, with the FL being kidnapped and the ML taking the fall, feels forced.

The biggest lack was Gang Wang Xing acting (he suits modern drama more than ancient) and the romance felt so abrupt that I couldn't connect with the plot at all. There is no chemistry between the leads.

Only to hardcore fans.

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Still the best adaptation.

I watched this since i like Dong Yi, he basically embraced the scumbag role and Shi Tong acting was quite okay but not to make you gasped. The chemistry between them was weak than Zhang Yiyang-Sun Lulu version but this version was still okay compared to Wang Gege and Zhao Zhendong one.

The plot is mainly about misunderstand between the two people who clearly love each other constantly test each other's feelings. It's very engaging, not just boringly quiet. Furthermore, ML's process of falling in love is portrayed very subtly; it's really hard to tell that he's fallen in love. Overall, if you disregard the awkward romantic relationship between the ML and FL, it's still acceptable.

The best person in this drama is the FL mother-in-law. Even after the ML and FL divorce, the mother-in-law still wants to recognize the FL as her goddaughter.

If you want to see better adaptation watch this or Zhang Yiyang one.

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Lackuster from my favorite leads

I watched this last year with high expectation since Wang Gege and Zhao Zhendong got collaborated and it was not meeting my expectation when i watched this. Both of leads acting was fine, and the makeup and styling were also nice.

Strictly speaking, this drama portrayed a broken relationship for almost entire episode, and then they just casually reconciled it in the last episode. The emotional impact of the ending was too weak and rushed, it feels like this drama wasting Zhao Zhendong and Wang Gege acting skills. Unfortunately the chemistry between them were quite weak compared to their other dramas and comparing this to other version i suggest to watch other version instead.

I was mad after watching this.

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Waste of both leads acting skill

I watched this since i like both of leads but ended up didn't get any satisfaction of this drama. The plot was quite angst but there is no angst at all if you see masochism, it feels so half-baked.

The plot is somewhat weak. Besides the excellent acting of i Shengjie and Zhang Jinyi, nothing could be offer from this drama. FL doesn't recognize ML just because he's wearing a half-mask? That's a bit exaggerated. The scene where the ML's identity is almost dragged for long time. that's short drama for you.

The chemistry between Zhang Jinyi and Li Shengjie are quite weak compared to their other respective main leads. Even though the kisses scene was quite intense but it lack tension.

Only for hardcore fans.

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Lack of chemistry

I watched this because Wang Kaimu but i don't enjoy this drama like other people do.

Actually plot is too disjointed, the pacing is fragmented, and there's too much focus on the romance between the ML and FL. ML's undercover work and FL's domestic power struggles are barely shown, resulting in an overall monotonous and dull experience. Wang Kaimu and Ye Xinxin are gorgeous people but they still lack of chemistry and tension. Ye Xinxin s acting is somewhat weak despite having strong face feature. And yeah it was boring drama.

There's really no need for watching it twice or three times; once is enough. Absolutely not my cup of tea.

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Decent drama about cliche plot

I watched this long time ago and it was considered decent from the year the drama was released. Zhao Zhendong plays as amnesia CEO who become father of FL's children. The drama contains generic plot like one-night stand, amnesia, and even verbal sparring between FL and her family. I quite like Zhang Jinyi portrayal of FL, she is not love brain FL and not too damsel in distress when she was bullied by her stepsister and step mother.

For the chemistry, I have no doubt about Zhao Zhendong and Zhang Jinyi even almost no romance scene between them, it feels warm to see them interact with the kids especially Zhao Zhendong. So I understand why his earlier works was become dad. The comedy was there but it feels quite weak and the romance development was quite slow.

The cons was Zhang Jinyi voice was being dubbed.

Still worth to watch.

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It still too raw to be drama

I watched this because of Zhang Jinyi and i quite expected reverse harem but the pacing was to fast and messy especially in the middle of drama the scene was too fast and plot was kind of messy. The premises was actually good about FL who transmigrated into harem and get liking from four previous harem that being humiliated by her. The harem MLs was quite not memorable even the Chaplin assassin and don't expected kiss or romance scene. The system was practically useless. If the script could be polished and the character could be more developed it would be better.

Avoid this at cost.

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Quite depressing drama

I watched this on last year when i want to search Wang Ziyi works and it was one of her decent dramas. I only found out Li Yin as ML even i don't watch his previous work, i think he nailed the character especially when he was on hospital.

This drama has depressing vibe and the deserved end since there is no one in here was good person even FL had her own agenda to stay with ML, she never in love with ML since ML took her former lover heart and she only love his heart (literal meaning). The pace was quite fast and packed.

ML never took FL as her priority due his pride and only choose her when SFL are leaving him. I think ML really love SFL even she did him wrong. He is quite inconsistent he angry when FL refused to divorce but when FL agree to divorce him since SFL was betrayed him he still got angry. His ending was quite deserved.

Recommended if you want to get depressing vibe.

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The contrast between romance development and story pacing

I watched this because of Han Yutong and i quite like Lanbo. But i quite not hate it nor like it. It feels lukewarm. The chemistry between the leads was quite restrained.

You can see the production team's effort; the actors (Lan Bo is probably the closest to ML character in terms of personal image and temperament among the five versions), sets, and costumes are all quite well done, but the content is average.

Plot is about FL husband has a secret love interest and is unwilling to consummate their marriage. Facing the dual predicament of her husband's incompetence and internal family strife, FL seeking an heir, uses the opportunity of falling off a cliff while burning incense to get close to the imprisoned ML. ML is actually the emperor's brother-in-law. FL disguises herself as a maid.
After becoming pregnant, FL leaves and cuts off all contact, while also helping ML clear his name.

ML thinks he's the adulterer, is competitive, and easily appeased. When they look at each other, the male lead thinks she truly loves him, while FL thinks she can finally sleep with him. The story was quite dragged for long even the pace is slightly fast compared to other version but the romance development was too slow. The leads only got together befor 5 minutes of ending.

Can watch if you don't have anything to watch.

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FL was no brainer while ML has no mouth to tell the truth

I watched this because the premise was interesting.

The beginning was quite frustrating; FL was constantly being abused and weak. Despite having the ability to eavesdrop on others' thoughts, she never bothered to use her brain to find out the truth. There were also constant misunderstandings between FL and the ML.FL mother was also completely blind to reality. The plot is dragged in the middle of drama. FLgets revenge in stupid and frustrating way.

ML is kind of tsundere CEO that looks scary but he craved for FL attention even FL recheck if she hear the thought right. I like Shi Jia acting in here.. ML didn't said anything to FL he was the actual savior which is make the drama make frustrating.

The most frustrating part was SML. He burn his parents' house, causing their deaths, and already made the FL mother take the blame. He didn't get deserved retribution after all he did.

Still decent watch.

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