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Pseudo Yuri on Duanju

I watched this with 50:50 minds, good merits i love Zhang Jinyi and it was quite rare to find dual female leads drama on duanju and not so good merit the other protagonist is Tan Yan Yan. Its not because i hate her or something but i barely managed to finish her drama except her dramas with Wang Yiran and the three couple ensemble (and she was the weakest on par with Liu Yuhang) because her acting was not my cup of tea despite her mini drama background. But for this drama i can watch Tan Yan Yan without being nosy like market aunt.

Tan Yan Yan and Zhang Jinyi have slightly yuri (lesbian) feel, but it's actually quite borderline since it Mainland (duh). The story is about Xiangxue (TYY/FL1) , a blind writer, is imprisoned and has her work's publication rights stolen by her husband. She has intelligence but no strength to resist, but fate brings her redemption. Shiran (ZJY/FL2) is a thief, also living under her uncle's control. During a burglary, she discovers someone living a more miserable life than herself, and the two girls sympathize with each other, determined to break free from their cages together. This story has a lot of magical fate, but at the same time, it seems fragile. So, with my limited perspective, I always felt that this relationship would collapse at some point. But it never did, there are only a few soft words from her when she tries to protect her and drive her away.

The final result is rather futile; FL2 can always report her uncle, just as FL2 is fully capable of killing herself and claiming it was an accident. So it still feels like a surreal fairy tale. So, this story is about two women meeting, getting to know each other, and feeling need to each other. It reminds me of

If you want to get pseudo yuri with subtle message, you can watch this.

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Lackluster second collaboration

I need to be honest this is one Jia Yixuan drama that left me disappointed with the plot

The plot is somewhat clichéd, and although the pacing is moderate, most parts can be played at double speed. Still got peeve on short drama (kidnapping, a knife-shirking act, and drugging). Since i prefer the leads real voice, the dubber voice acting was so grating.

I still don't understand why FL didn't trust ML from her perspective. From an emotional standpoint, she lacked love and lived on thin ice, which I completely understand. But I really think that from a rational point of view, if you think about it carefully, you'll know that that weird male classmate definitely had something going on.

Well, The second collaboration between Chen Si and Jia Yixuan are only for hardcore fans to watch.

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This one was unexpected fun drama.

I watched this show just for Cheng Cheng. He's perfect for playing a Hong Kong gangster. For Xiang Yun Jie, i still have a trauma against her but it was far better drama than her drama with Ma Xiao Yu in terms of chemistry and plot. I watched another older Xiang Yun Jie drama with Cheng Cheng and i think they are quite match for the leads.

I never expected to have comedy aspect in this drama. FL is a secret agent who travels back to the 90s, gets drugged and sent to the gangster's bed, but ends up killing him, kidnapping him, and even having sex with him. However, FL secret agent identity is pretty useless; it doesn't really showcase her sharp skills. The plot wouldn't be reasonable without her secret agent identity.

I still recommended this if you have nothing to watch.

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Why they minimize the previous three wives.

I watched this drama since this is sequel from the male-oriented drama. The typical male oriented always got some not good looking ML while he surrounded by the beauties.

The plot is still same like previous season ML transmigrates to ancient times and is bound to a favorability system. He already wins over three beautiful wives, but unexpectedly, an S-level favorability target, the leader of the Nangong Cult, appears. The conflict was less interesting than first season since it focusing on the leader making the three wives feel like wallflower.

The acting for the actors are somewhat amateurish. But the plot is solid, it's incredibly funny, and some actors deliver very convincing performances. I watched other adaptation and somehow they feel to flat but this drama still appeals to make interesting characters. A good work isn't solely achieved through expensive special effects, lavish sets, and props. Some say, "The core of a good drama is a good script and a good director" and i agree with this.

Recommended to watch if you fine with not good looking ML with the beauties FLs.

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Light drama for killing time.

I watched this drama because of Song Yujia and never excpected Du Yafei character to be non scumbag ML.
It's a lighthearted, clichéd sweet drama, okay for casual viewing.

To put it more simple, ML is the FL's high school classmate who has had a crush on her for many years. He meets her at a bar and throws himself at her. To get on the romance show, FL marries the ML. The love-brained male lead shows off their love in various ways and uses his resources to suppress and bully SFL. ML 's assistant is praised by FL, and ML gets jealous because he keeps watching the ML assistant secretly taking pictures of him (wanting to report to the male lead's mother). FL misunderstands that ML assistant likes ML..

Although FL doesn't suffer any losses, she's quite yapper. I really hate the lower eyeliner the female lead wear it was quite messy. Recommended to killing your time.

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FL was burden to everyone

I'm a die-hard fan of this combo and so far this is my least favorite from Ma Xiao Yu and Jin Zi both leads are delivers their respective role, the plot rushed at the beginning, and the pacing was off. Since this is republican drama, 9 of 10 always have bad ending and this drama included in majority of common republican drama.

SML is also very conflicted, his love is full of contradictions, and he keeps sending FL to her death. In the end, everyone helps the FL escape abroad with the intelligence. FL, from beginning to end, treats good people as bad people, constantly killing the ML, conflicted about whether she loves him, and then she leaves.

After watching it, there was hardly any plot, just a lot of chanting slogans, using one lamp to spread the word. None of the characters, good or bad, accomplished anything. Wait, SML killed the FL's parents. In the finale, he suddenly realized his mistake and died with them.

The script has a high theme about patriotism but a poor plot and the production lacks to make this plot conjoined with the premises. ML is restrained and patient, which is very engaging! FL is weak, constantly mindlessly killing ML. FL's sister is well-acted, very lifelike and intelligent. The whole plot can be summarized in one sentence: Everyone risks their lives to send the FL abroad. I felt like I watched nothing and the ending was no better. A drama with good acting, very patriotic, but also very empty.

Only for hardcore fans.

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It was innovative plot when i first watching this

I watched this on my first year on watching short drama i quite remember Fang Zhen Nan face and his role was quite jerk one especially the scene he didn't acknowledge his daughter was truly the first time I'd ever from anger from him. Even after i watch short drama since two years this is Xu Siqi best work. I never get attached to her recent work.

The plot about FL who pretends to be mute to save ML from his accident complication but he got mistress and her child. Mentally abuse FL and her daughter and keep saying Mistress son was his. I liked the FL daughter acting, her anger from ML was justified and it was normal reaction even her mom didn't say anything bad about his father. FL was actually singer that ML adored, she retired to be with him and yeah his mistress stole all of FL works. Too bad the songs was actually not from the actress herself and it basically lipsync from other singer.

I'm not entirely satisfied with the fact that FL didn't have an abortion. Unless she can't get pregnant again after an abortion, I really don't understand why she would carry his child after deciding to break up with ML.

Worth to Watch.

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Stereotype drama

I watched the drama started Charon and Meng Lu and this is the one of their weakest drama

This is a copy of the plot from the K Drama What Happened to Secretary Kim (I cannot finished this drama but for Hwang Bora i finished them) with some low-brow jokes pieced together at the first but halfway through, it became very dramatic, using some predictable clichés to attract the audience, creating some necessary, easily manipulated, and foolish characters, and finally ending with a clichéd conclusion. The chemistry between Charon and Meng Lu are decent but i cannot stand Meng Lu acting in this drama it feel so flat and unresonated with Charon explosive acting. The supporting casts acting were terrible especially ML's fiancée .

Only for hardcore fans.

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Lukewarm drama.

I watched this because of Shi Xuejing but i had lukewarm feeling about this drama. It didn't memorable enough for me.

ML is an anorexic prince, very tsundere, but surprisingly resilient, he can go five days without eating and not collapse. The female lead is a chatterbox, Shi Xuejing's absolute comfort zone, like a script tailor-made for her, not much different from her previous characters.

The beginning is quite good, but the later plot revolves around the restaurant competition, resulting in a slight decline in quality. However, it's clear the director and screenwriter's handling of the romance is slightly weak. Average drama but actually the food doesn't look appetizing enough for me.

This is generic drama, lacking surprises, the actors didn't show any breakthroughs, and neither did the director. Also ,ML is just a background character.

Only for hardcore fans

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Average drama.

I watched this because i want to check Wang Yilei drama and somehow it was average to my liking.

Compared to the show's popularity, the actual viewing experience is somewhat average. FL's effective rebirth and the strong, happy ending for both the ML and FL are still satisfying. Both are non toxic person so you wont get your blood tension high or neck stiff. The acting from Wang Yilei and Liu Nian was decent but not to make me engaging to this drama. It was predictable and it feels like you already open your birthday gift before your actual birthday.

I just realized this drama is from Tinghuadao and they tend to make plot looks good outside but shallow inside. I appreciated the nice styling from FL especially her wedding gown.

Only for hardcore fans.

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The worst adaptation.

I watched this last year and felt the plot is somewhat similar and turns out it was Duan Meiyang and Peng Yao pseudo incest drama. The plot is good, but the acting of the two main actors still lacks compare to previous version.

The plot is clichéd, and the entire plot relies on the villain. The female villain is omnipotent; she can hire hit-and-run drivers, commit murder, bribe judges, bribe bars, and various outlaws, all without any repercussions.

They clearly had examples to copy, yet they still managed to produce this mess. A terrible script wasted the hard work of the crew. The costumes, props, acting, and looks were all above average, but it was all wasted. What a pity.

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Still weak for mystery drama

I watched this drama since i quite like Huang Yunyun and mystery is one of my favorite genre for all the country but it stills lack for the case but i quite like the character in this drama

Du Peiyuan and Huang Yunyun acting is excellent, and the supporting character, the fat captain, is also very likable. But for the mystery drama, this drama still lacks especially from directing since many scene got shaky effect from the camera.

This is Republican-era suspenseful mystery revolving around the disappearance and murder of the SML the owner of the Grand World amusement park

ML has excellent logical thinking skills and can point out bugs promptly, but his investigative abilities are average. He relies entirely on self-disclosure to solve cases.

FL appears gentle and innocent, but is actually a pure villain who orchestrates everything and manipulates everyone. The FL travels to the world of crime seeking money, targeting the SML She uses various methods, including seduction, drugging, and taking indecent photos, to extort money from him. She then uses her diary to manipulate a 3ML into eliminating the second SML.

However, the ending leaves too many unresolved questions, which is a major drawback. Since we never know where is the actual body of SML.

Still too weak for mystery drama. Only recommended for hardcore fans of the actors.

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I didn't understand anything

I watched it but didn't understand it; everyone was immersed in their own. FL is reborn, deals with her husband first, then falls in love, and incidentally recognizes a father and inherits the company. During this process, she has a tumultuous romance with the ML. I don't know if the script was poorly written or the director was a bit off, but the normal plot kept flashing back to fragments of her past life, but these flashbacks were disjointed. You had to guess, but you couldn't figure out what happened in her past life. ML's mystical background was also vaguely explained, leaving you confused. After all, not everyone has seen the prequel. The ending was a forced sad ending, forcibly conflating the earlier stories into a play within a play, with the ML and FL reuniting. I don't understand the point of this nested structure. Zhao Xixi is really beautiful and Wang Yilei screentime in this drama was so minimum.

You can watch the prequel without bother this version

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