A Classic treat for xianxia Fans
A classic typical xianxia with a Youthful taste to it. the last Immortal had pretty much done a good job in character execution. Turning a simple xianxia plot into something to cherish.With a unique Youthful feel to it. We get characters whom might come off as Annoying In the beginning ( Because of course they're immature youths lol) and then grow into the mature versions of themselves. One you would journey with and root for along the way. Therefore the characterization of this drama was well done and executed. I personally Enjoyed them.
Plot wise, The last Immortal is nothing new to xianxia. It falls under the basic recycling of Cliché xianxia plots. And it didn't fall short in it's worse way, So to say it really execute the classic Cliché Nicely. So typical lovers of the genre can easily find this enjoyable.
A professional intake into the writing Could note that this isn't the best Xianxia script written. but hey, it's not the worse either. and Considering how Outdated the novel it was adapted from is, I think this really did pretty well. Giving the xianxia feel for it's lovers to enjoy. And it's also easy enough for new xianxia watchers to dive in and enjoy.
I think CIG is a idea that varies in taste. Some have their definition of good CGI and some bad. So to say ,I pleasantly Enjoyed the CGI given here. It wasn't the best and most expensive set (Considering how fast and rushed it was shot and released ) but it wasn't bad. I enjoyed most Scenery and the colour contrast was beautiful.
The OST is something I love! It was heartfelt and beautiful and matching to the theme and situation. So I personally enjoyed the Ost a lot! Obviously going to my playlist hehehe.
Overall the last Immortal is a Drama I found myself engrossed into and loved. And a beautiful story with perfect ending that I cherished ( Omg the fact of the last scene of the ending really moved me) So I would certainly recommend this to all interested to check it out. Don't be Fooled by negative remarks, all drama has that. So Check it out for yourself
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1Shallow
There were things I liked about this: the cast, the colouring, the songs, Jun. Overall, though, the writing and directing left much to be desired. This series struggled with a serious lack of depth and character development. I know more about the characters from the director's tweets than I do from what was illustrated on screen. Each member of Mars, for instance, had an episode for their stories to be told but they provided only a surface-level peak at them. Thame and Po's instant love left me with nothing to anticipate or cling onto and Thame was essentially a Mary Sue. The most interesting I found them was when they were briefly at odds in episode one. By far the character that created the most interest to me was Jun. I would sign on to watch the Jun show.The most disappointing to me, however, was the clear lack of research done into T-pop. While it was sold as a look behind the curtain at the T-pop industry, the director evidently just pulled from K-pop and maybe an older era of Thai entertainment and gave T-pop fans nothing. The most obvious example is that T-pop artists can and do have relationships, so while I could've accepted the idea that Oner Entertainment in particular didn't allow it, the way it was framed as if the idol path would prohibit it was blatantly inaccurate. Furthermore, T-pop fans have no problem with their idols being in relationships. They shamelessly base an entire episode on the concept of a "perfect all-kill" from K-pop. For some reason, they expect me to believe that Nano, a longtime member of a supposedly top group, would not have been trained in singing before so they start offering him lessons like he's some slow child.
Aside from episode five which I genuinely had a great time watching because of Jun's games, the other episode that impressed me, surprisingly, was the finale. From GMMTV, I had no expectations that they would put the production efforts that they did into the concert, and I would've liked to see even more of it than we did. I think that overall, the show lingered on things that I couldn't get into and skimmed over things I would have most liked to see. Because it's fresh in my mind, from the finale, I would've liked to see Mars establishing their own label or meeting with a company that wanted to empower them. I would've liked to see them rushing around backstage and the little moments of connection on stage rather than a flat depiction no deeper than what the audience in that auditorium would've seen. I would've liked to see Po with Thame in the quiet driving home after his reunion, what raw emotions he would've felt, the relief and excitement from being out together for the first time.
In the end, I like the concept and not the execution. Consider my rating a 5-7. It depends on the last episode I watched
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Low expectations but it surprised me
I was a little hesitant to start this drama because recent Korean legal dramas this year was just so not my cup of tea, unlike before. When I tell you, episode 1 really lured me in. I was hooked, I experienced the thrill, the engaging emotions and all that, I was greatly impressed! I did not expect to like it very much either. I would easily put this in my top 5 Kdramas of this year! While it did it get rough for me in the middle of this drama and some cases I did not like, every episode was still so unique and will really catch your attention. There's a slow burn romance but I thought it was paced perfectly given where the characters started, their work relationship, and how much time they have actually spent together, it felt very natural in it's progression. Good is an understatement for their chemistry, it was simply off the charts!More often than not I enjoyed this drama, and overall it's worth the watch. It was very well executed and well acted, kudos to the director on this one.
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This Show Feels Weird in a Good Way
Our first Japanese Mafia BL and it did not disappoint. This series is haunting, strange, and unforgettable, a story that dives into love, trauma, and redemption with a kind of poetic brutality only Japan can pull off.Odajima’s past shattered my heart. No child should grow up in a home where love is replaced by violence and silence. His father’s cruelty and his mother’s refusal to protect him created a boy who learned to survive, not to love. When he killed his father, it wasn’t born from hate, it was the only way out. And when his mother asked to die by his hands too, something inside him broke beyond repair. From that moment, Odajima became a man who could take a life but never believe he was worthy of one filled with love.
Then comes Kataoka, his light and his undoing. Odajima was sent to kill him, yet Kataoka became the only one who taught him how to live. Their bond unfolds slowly, through teasing, warmth, and quiet gestures that speak louder than words. When Kataoka talks about marriage, it’s both ridiculous and heartbreakingly sincere, because you can feel that for the first time, Odajima is learning what love might feel like.
And then the title makes perfect sense, A Journey to Kill You. Odajima’s mission is to end Kataoka’s life, but his heart refuses to obey. The man who was never loved has finally found someone who does, and that is the cruelest pain of all, to love the one you were meant to destroy.
This series delivers some unforgettable moments: Kataoka half-dead in a hospital bed, still managing to flirt with a nurse saying, “If I stay here, my wife will get jealous.” I laughed through my tears. And then, that lipstick-on-the-lips-of-a-dead-man scene, shocking, bizarre, yet somehow deeply fitting for a show that constantly blurs the line between madness and devotion. Japanese BL never fails to surprise, and this one proves it again.
What I didn’t like was the inconsistent tone and low-budget feel. The first episode throws you straight into an SA scene that’s brushed off too casually, and it left a sour taste. Some moments, like the dead bird scene, felt random and disconnected from the emotional core. Kataoka’s violent outbursts contrasted oddly with his tender moments, making it hard to understand who he truly was at times.
Still, despite the flaws, A Journey to Kill You is a bold and deeply emotional series. It’s not just about love, it’s about pain, redemption, and finding warmth in a world that taught you only how to bleed. It’s unsettling, poetic, and strangely beautiful.
Ironically, the car scene in Episode 1 was the one everyone hated.
But in the final episode, that same setting became something else entirely, filled with emotion, chemistry, and one of the most beautiful kisses I’ve ever seen.
This is why we watch BLs.
In just six episodes, we witnessed two characters grow, change, and learn to truly see each other.
By the end, every glance, every touch, felt earned, a quiet reminder of how love can blossom even in the shortest journeys.
I even wrote a poem inspired by one of my favorite scenes, it was that powerful and beautifully tragic.
Odajima’s childhood is a wound that never heals,
a small boy trapped in a house where love was slain.
No child should ever bear such sorrow,
to wake beneath the same roof as rage,
where a father’s fists spoke louder than words,
and a mother’s silence hurt more than any blow.
She gave him life, yet turned away from it,
her gaze a cold winter that froze his heart.
His home was no home,
but a battlefield of broken dreams,
where laughter died before it could be born.
When he raised his hand against his father,
it was not hatred that guided him,
it was survival, desperate and trembling.
But fate’s cruelty was not done,
for the woman who should have saved him
begged to die by his hand as well.
In that moment, the last light in his soul went out.
How could a boy like that ever learn
what love is meant to feel like?
Then came Kataoka,
the man Odajima was sent to kill,
yet somehow, the man who taught him to live.
Kataoka’s warmth melted the frost of his years,
his teasing words, his careless laughter,
his gentle talk of marriage,
all small miracles that stitched Odajima’s heart
back together, thread by trembling thread.
But destiny is merciless.
His mission whispered, kill him.
His heart screamed, don’t.
For the man who had never been loved
had finally found someone who did.
And that, perhaps,
is the cruelest agony of all,
to be torn between duty and love.
When danger came, Odajima stood ready
to give his life for Kataoka,
but it was Kataoka who took the bullet instead.
Now he lies in a cold hospital bed,
his breath shallow, his heart fading.
Odajima weeps beside him,
his face shattered with grief,
his voice breaking as he pleads,
“Please don’t die… you are the reason I live.”
There is nothing sadder than this,
a man who spent his life unloved,
who finally found warmth in another’s arms,
only to lose it in the blink of fate.
Odajima’s heart beats now
not for himself,
but for a love slipping away.
And as the monitor hums its sorrowful tune,
the world watches a tragedy unfold,
a boy who never knew love
learning it only through loss.
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Frustrating characters...
For six weeks - six whole weeks - I was waiting for Sae Bom to finally do something about those frustrating residents and that last one hit to the balls was surprisingly disappointing. Although I understand people can turn into monsters in inhumane circumstances, the fights between the residents frustrated me week after week. For me personally, the show was too much centered on the residents and some annoyances could've been solved if only the reasonable residents and the main leads would've spoken up. In what world does one stuck-up lady has so much power over so many people? And can someone just put that doctor in his place for once? And how come the government and the military weren't more involved? If the rest of the country wasn't in lockdown anymore why didn't they try to contain the situation on the inside? At least provide them with water and food?! It was simply too unrealistic for me. That combined with the annoying characters just ruined the show for me, unfortunately.Was this review helpful to you?
2I laughed, alright, but that's about it!
The main genres listed for this drama are comedy and romance, and to be very honest, it tanked in both. I was expecting a light, rom-com with some gym aesthetics here and there but what I got instead was a drama that tried too hard to be funny that it left the romance somewhere in a forgotten side plot, only to dust it off right towards the end (literally!)Do Hyeon Jung is a gym manager/trainer and is portrayed as someone who is obsessed with health and fitness while his business is actually sinking. His entire personality is this loud bloke with exaggerated facial expressions, comedic timing and a baffling lack of professional boundaries. And while I get it is all for the laughs, I was constantly teetering between what he meant well and what was wildly inappropriate. In a real-world context, If I had a gym trainer like that it would be uncomfortable for me.
I won't lie but I did enjoy the slapstick humour in the initial 3-4 episodes but after turning my brains off. He was fun and more of a comedic relief without any depth.
Coming to Lee Mi Ran, our FL had a food-loving or should I say junk food-loving personality. From the initial episodes, I was expecting her to be a bit more layered, someone who could balance the humor out in the drama with the depth of being unapologetically herself. But unfortunately, she was reduced to surface-level traits. I felt like her character was always orbiting around other character arcs. There were moments of vulnerability that could have been explored more deeply to give both the story and her character a bit more depth.
Also, I was searching and kind of expecting some body positivity message while advocating to maintain a healthy lifestyle and realistic take on fitness but the writers clearly decided to use the same "tired stereotypes" because this message might be too heavy! Because the FL really went 2 dress sizes down in like what 2 episodes?!! No. Sorry!
The romance in the drama felt like a forgotten gym membership, where it was paid in full and never used and is only activated towards the end out of sheer guilt. For a drama marketed as a rom-com, you better not blink because you will miss it. Every week I kept waiting for the actual sparks to fly, the emotional tension to build, anything... but instead, I got fitness montages, expected supporting characters' bizarre subplots out of nowhere. I felt both the leads had better chemistry with their ex than each other. By the time, it was "finally" happening, I had checked out of their romance. In the journey of pumping up the healthy love, love was lost along the way!
Don't get me wrong, I don't mind a comedy series with a bit of last-minute romance, but if I see a romcom ( see the main genre listed), I expect equal parts of comedy and romance in the driver's seat, not a setup where I have to wait 10 weeks for it to even begin and it still doesn't feel convincing till the end.
Coming to the supporting characters, they felt a bit blurry to me. Sure, each of them had their moments, but none of them really contributed to the main leads’ storyline, whether it was romantic or personal.
Lee Ji Ran and her boyfriend were just silly and I don't know if they were supposed to be the second couple but I am 100% sure the story will remain the same without both of them, that is the impact they had.
Honestly, you could branch out a whole different drama for each character: the gossip ladies who decide what to eat the moment they step into the gym, the young gym trainer with family issues or the female trainer who suddenly realizes she can be more. Individually, all these arcs are equally interesting, but the cohesiveness was kind of a mess. The way new arcs were introduced felt random like their relevance and timing just didn’t land right.
Acting-wise, I came from Weak Hero class 2 to watch Mr. Jun Young but was a little disappointed with the overall experience. He wasn't bad at all but the writing didn't support or uplift his acting. It was nothing I would run home about. Jung Eun Ji as Lee Mi Ran did a decent job based on what was given to her. Supporting characters stole the show for me in terms of acting.
Also, whoever designed the intro song should take a voluntary pay cut because it was just bizarre and if someone picks up the drama seeing the opening credits, I am sure they will decide otherwise.
Overall, despite my heavy-handed critique, this is a fun drama if you are in the mood for some over-the-top comedy. But if are expecting romance, please be very patient and do not be afraid of disappointment. I would personally not recommend this.
Also food for thought : Does it not rain in SK ? Will machines not malfunction if they are kept in open ??!!!
( Sorry had to say this outloud)
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I wanted to like this so bad
I'm currently watching this drama, but dude it got so boring.I had high expectations from this one, but seriously it's like a teen drama with labs, and science.
The plot is kind of interesting but after 25 episodes nothing much has changed. There are some really annoying characters that get too much screen time.
Honestly I have not dropped this drama (yet) because I like de lead actors and still have hope for a more exciting second half, but seriously, right now, the fast-foward button is my BFF.
Just finished and I regret so much that I have spent even one minute watching this. Seriously, the plot has more holes than a sieve.
For, supposedly, smart leads they are SO DUMB and clueless!!
The best "romance" scene with a Lead Actor isn't even between them, it's between the ML and an ex-girlfriend, so even if you are in for the chemistry (no pun intended) you'll get close to zero.
Don't waste your time, this drama is bad.
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High expectations
(Before you read my review, please keep in mind, I never mean to discourage anyone who wants to watch the show. I'm simply stating my personal opinions and feelings. Everyone has different tastes and interests, so you might end up liking this show!)Before I jumped into this show, I checked the reviews, and they were all high ratings. It's hard to find a bad review on this show. With that in mind, I expected this show to blow me away. Sadly, as soon as it started, there were so many cringey scenes, and the main police officer guy was kind of obnoxious. I had read a review that said the growth of the characters in the show is amazing, so I stuck with the show with hopes the characters would grow and the storyline would get interesting. However, I felt the characters didn't change, and the entire show was lacking. If I'm completely honest, I'm an easy person to please when it comes to shows, but I just wasn't feeling this one. I wanted to see the characters develop and the relationship between the main couple blossom. I felt they went from hating each other, then to tolerating each other, then to dating without really having a full connection yet. Many characters on the show made irrational decisions and did things in spite to affect other characters. I also hate to admit it, but I had to physically force myself to finish this show, which is rare! Overall, I couldn't connect with the characters or the storyline. I would like to perhaps a few years from now re-watch this show and maybe try to connect with it.
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The only slump for me was the plot. It was a great plot, beautiful and touching. But the end was..ridiculous. It was stupid. I didn't even cry. All I was thinking was "Are you kidding me?". If that's the kind of end they were supposed to have, why go through so much hassle? I was real disappointed with the end. But overall the plot was good. I might've given this drama a 9 if they had a different ending. I'm not even asking for a happy ending exactly. Just something that makes more sense.
The OST was really good and powerful. The kind that attracts you with it's beautiful voices, not the catchy music. It was great and I want it on my phone!
Overall I feel people should give this drama a try. It's a little underrated here on MDL.
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I do have one comment. Being 38 myself, I find it offensive that the writers make that out to be old. Give me a break. "Youth is wasted on the young." --- George Bernard Shaw Anyway, all you teens and 20s out there will soon become 30s and 40s. Then what?
I enjoyed Shinohara Ryoko's portrayal of Sakura as strong and naive. I like how the character grew with out losing her core self. It was really well written as were the other characters. Miura Haruma who played Hiroto is some pervy noona bait for real. He is also a good actor. The way he smiled and looked at Sakura made me firmly believe that he was in love with her. Fujiki Naohito portrayed the long suffering Tachibana very well. All the other characters were worth watching also. The side stories weren't bad.
The music was good.
Over all I enjoyed it and may revisit this drama in the future.
If you like romantic comedy with a little angst thrown in, then I think that you would enjoy this drama.
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This feels more modern than most since the female lead has more contemporary attitudes and, well, breaks just about every etiquette rule. In almost every episode I think “she should probably lose her head for doing that” and it never happens. She gets away with breaking nearly ever rule and somehow, someone is always protecting her, Other than being the star of the show, there’s no clear reason why she gets away with it all. That started to bug me after a while. Also, at one point, she because a pouty, airhead brat and that’s a definite turnoff. For a character that’s supposed to be brave and smart, that felt like taking 20 steps backward. Ugh.
Anyway, there are some great plot schemes and fun moments. It’s funny to see plot similarities and differences from Ruyi’s Royal Love since there are common people with wildly different interpretations.
If you like Palace Dramas, this one is a bit livelier and a fresher take, but it doesn’t feel really historically accurate.
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Watch it till finish, overall enjoy the full episode with all the awesome cast! Especially episode 51 (those male leads or heroes, for me thou) they're all together, ready to fight their enemies. For those who loves to binge-wat ch mystery and suspense plot, try Tomb Of The Sea. But I'am actually hoping for the final ep, Li Cu and Wu Xie would meet up again prolly because they both had suffer together, separate and fight for their lives. The brotherhood is there. I watch without subtitles but I shall rewatch it to understand the plot better ???? Was this review helpful to you?
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Super sweet love story of female author/novelist meets ceo
For the most part a really good watch! I recommend this drama for the super cute romantic scenes.The storyline starts when they are in middle school / high school ? Female lead was once this chubby girl, and the male lead was her only friend. Young male lead often was mean to her because he liked her. They end up losing contact for over ten years. They are reunited once again because the female lead's dad owns a lingerie shop/business that he wants the daughter to take on. She has no interested , her only interested is becoming a novelist. The one condition is that she has to find someone to marry with 72 hrs, and of course thats where the male lead comes in.
To be honest kind of cliche, i mean this genre type is going to be cliche. Rich ceo , struggling author fall into a contracted love.
Romance: To me their romantic scenes is the cutest that I have watch in a while! like they just are so cute together and their chemistry which also includes their kisses are phenomenal and filled with passion. Their story is cute because it starts off when they are young. They do have so riffs in their relationship but they end up fixing it. A big chunk if this drama is their relationship.
The other parts of the story is how the female lead becomes an author/ screen writer/ novelist.
Another small focus was about the male lead's past and how the female lead help overcome his fear.
However the last four episodes got a little draggy. It said i 24 episode but mydramalist said its 29 ep ???
It got draggy because of the third male and second female lead trying to sabotage the female and male's relationship. The story at that point seem to repeat itself , because prior to that the female and male lead already had some miscommunications., towards the end it blew up.... And the beginning of episode 24 didnt really make any sense....
Despite that , i really enjoyed their romance/relationship ! too cute to pass up.
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"So Damn Boring"
Just like everyone else I watched this because I really liked the first movie but this is such a big disappointment. They just put a lot of unnecessary things in the movie to make it 2 hours long when really it could have just been an hour. Also so little screen time for a the cast that I was looking forward to seeing and too much screen time for unnecessary people. I was also looking forward to the action scenes but there were no fighting just a lot of killing. Female lead was way too strong that all shedid was kill people, which made the action boring. There was nothing good about the movie. Oh gosh I really hated when a different race tries to speak in another language in movies because it really sucks, them trying to speak Chinese was so bad that I really wanted to smash my Tv in. Really bland and boring nothing impressive.
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Beautiful Love Letter to Kashgar’s Culture, Music & Romance
Wow..... just wow. Bloom Life was absolutely marvelous, fantastic and truly a masterpiece. Every single episode was so beautifully done. This drama is an easy 10/10 for me.I personally loved both couples but Laili and Farhat’s story completely stole my heart. Even though i liked the main lead couple too, they still felt somewhat closer to a typical cdrama pairing. Their story was unique as well but since they werent originally locals of the southern xinjiang region, Laili and Farhat’s romance felt much more authentic and deeply connected to the culture of the place. Thats why i ended up loving their relationship even more. Honestly i would absolutely watch an entire cdrama centered only around them.
One of my favorite parts of the drama was whenever Farhat sang local folk songs from the region. Those songs carried such a beautiful turkish/central asian vibe and they added so much soul and cultural richness to the story.
What i also loved was how every female lead had her own meaningful journey, deeper message and personal struggles to overcome. The drama didnt just beautifully showcase an underrepresented culture, it also delivered emotional depth and life lessons through its characters. Even many supporting characters had their own quiet stories and emotions, which could be noticed in smaller moments and scenes, even if the drama didnt explore them in complete detail. That made the world feel alive and realistic.
Overall Bloom Life gave me everything i expected and even more. Beautiful storytelling, meaningful character arcs, emotional depth, stunning aesthetics and a heartfelt portrayal of southern xinjiang’s culture, this drama truly had it all.
A solid 10/10 masterpiece for me.
CCTV, please continue making more dramas like this.
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