Best Hero series I watched in years
This got me hooked on C dramas. Breathtaking Hero journey . Every character is evolving but the ML OMG If u love fantasy it's a must watch . Absolutely breathtaking ML is out of this world literally . I wish they filmed indian epic mythology in a same way and these Chinese actors. Visuals , Fights, Storyline is TOP I'll rewatch it but I will not watched the end again.Was this review helpful to you?
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A school BL which is not stupid or superficial...
This is a sensible series about self discovery and jumping over each others shadow, with a lot a emotional baggage and finding together in the end.What makes this series special is we have a clear gay guy from the start and one with a dark past, but also someone who does have a sexual relationsship with the friend of his brother. Of course that's not an ideal solution, they have been "forced" together not because of love but to cope with their their world. The older one loves his brother without a chance of having a relationsship and the younger boy was bullied because of this feelings for another boy. Both compensate with sex to overcome their loneliness.
Kanata enters Akiras world in an unexpected way and that begins to heal Akiras broken heart but also induces the fear his past will repeat itself. Akira has a to overcome his baggage and Kanata has to face his unexpected feelings. After many struggles both decided in the end to stop running away and face each other.
While not perfect the direction was a very sensible one, showing the struggles of both characters. But the end could have been better with a bit more punch and as so often we don't get a real kiss. Both ML struggled a bit with their performances but it was not really a deal-breaker. Production quality was also nothing I can complain about. Everything was put into frame with a deliberate focus. Overall I enjoyed this mature approach compared to all the thai crap (Duang with You for example) so much more. So yes, I would recommand all of you to watch this!
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INSANE drama with crazy plot
Ahhhh.....why did i started watching this now.... I couldn't stop myself to watch it ....now waiting for each ep is so hard ðŸ˜It's mind-blowing, suspense is crazy ,worth watching
The casting is perfect....the actors did such a great job
Psycho killer drama which makes u feel the thriller each time and a sharp , genius detective meets his classmate during investigation.turnsout the backstory is more
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fresh and Unique concept
I actually like the way presents! and the character development emotion collection also very good’’ and the horror Quite little bit, I also like the first way Show are going on it is actually good and good show in my opinion ‘’maybe there is show basis on the same story, but I actually like this one’
yesterday, I started watching and I can’t stop myself Watch and I finished it was a few hours cause it was a fast engaging that every episode ending Is make you to watch next episode it is a good series
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Cute little watch, S2 NEEDED
At first i was a little questionable about watching this show because this sort of genre is not usually my type however i gave it 2nd chance which I am glad I did. This show has a pretty solid and good storyline with nice characters too.The actor's acting is amazing and they did very well in portraying the chemistry between the ml and mc.
Honestly China needs to bring out and allow Bls to aired already its 2026.
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Suitable for newcomers, a disappointment for experienced watchers
Spring Cleaning Challenge made me finish this after I dropped it twice. I needed a whole year to watch it.---- If you loved this drama, keep scrolling ---
From my enjoyment, I would rate this 6/10, but objectively speaking, depending on what you prioritize, it could be a 7/10. Visually, it's absolutely stunning, and although I put the drama aside for months, I listened to the OST a lot during that time. The acting was great as well. I loved Jang Uk as a character and seeing his development.
The rest was...not even remotely as noteworthy.
I think Alchemy of Souls is a great drama for those who just started getting into Kdramas, especially Romance ones. But I can't get over the disappointment of getting a a fantasy setting with a badass FL only to end up with "damsel in distress FL in an average romcom but make it fancy" setting.
I will spare you the details of all the ways I was let down, but let me mention this: Although I really liked Jang Uk, I was team SML. FL had chemistry with literally everyone but ML. I still don't get why the mains fell for each other except for the fact they went through a lot together. Don't get me wrong, I don't always need a "reason". But the romance developed so weirdly paced and felt sudden and...like a plot device.
Now, imagine your main selling point is only a plot device and then the plot is only mediocre, too. It's interrupted by misplaced comedy, full of plotholes and entirely predictable. As the characters stumble from sidequest to sidequest, they solve their issues with luck rather than the wit, competence and effort you'd expect from their position. The whole storytelling was exactly that - telling. With all those visuals that could have shown something truly outstanding, they decided to prioritize telling over showing. I am almost sure the writers also forgot about 90% of plotlines and backstories they opened as they wrote the consecutive episodes, since many main plot issues introduced once never resurfaced again.
I should add that the description of Season 2 I saw on accident got me spoilered so hard it ruined the last bit of suspense that kept me going. Hence, my enjoyment was heavily detrimented by that. But experience told me those spoilers, especially coming from Netflix, aren't necessarily true, so I kept hoping.
It wasn't as bad as I thought.
But what was that ending? I made it through 20 episodes of 90 minute length, which, if I may say so, is longer than some movies I've watched, yet they still had to rush the ending? And...that's it? Shouldn't a drama rated this highly at least be one of the few exceptions that have a great, well-balanced, timely ending?
I expected more of this. So much more. But in the end, I only kept watching because people kept promising me season 2 was different. They better be right.
Would I recommend watching? Actually, yes. But only if I knew you're the kind of watcher who can leave their brain at home when they watch something and you prioritize visuals over content.
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Textbook Age-Regression Comedy
Ms. Granny is entertaining and hits all the expected age-regression tropes. However, while it’s a funny watch, it doesn’t bring much new to the genre. Some creative choices, like the grandson’s musical direction and certain of the grandmother’s priorities, resulted in a confusing moral that made it harder to connect with the characters. It’s an entertaining one-time watch, but I would probably choose a different comedy to watch before rewatching this film.Overall: 3/5
Quality: 3/5
Enjoyment: 3/5
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it bored me to death!
on paper this looked like a light, funny show. the reviews were good and I trusted them..I made it just until episode 3.
I know that some drama need a bit of time to start kicking in but after 3 episodes I was so bored I couldn't keep going on.
plot: I girl has a crush on a guy, which Is also a famous Mangaka.
she ends up joining his team along side other characters which help the artist complete his work.
the first 3 episodes are used to basically introduce the characters. they are over the top, cartoonish, which is not bad per se. unfortunately "cringe" humor has to be done right.
I read reviews about people holding their stomach because the show was so funny. I guess these "funny moments" come later in the drama because every attempt at humor in the first episodes lands flat.
I didn't even smirk. chuckle. nothing.
the only cute scene I can recall is the one where the main couple is holding an umbrella and still getting wet.
the characters as I said are really exaggerated which is fine, but I didn't find them likable in any way.
corny dialogues are probably the main culprit.
I don't even get why the female lead has a crush on the Magaka.
she basically knows nothing about him, even thinks he a sort of gangster (which she doesn't like) and doesn't know he is the famous Mangaka she likes.
he on the hand is like a robot. in 3 episodes I couldn't pin point any trait of his personality.
I guess he could be called "methodic" when it comes to his work.
I don't find him believable as a Mangaka either. he basically stalks people and just drawns what he sees. inspiration is one thing, a one on one copy of poses, statements is another.
I know that the show is probably targeted at a younger audience but that doesn't excuse poor writing.
Disney movies are for kids, butt adults can still enjoy the story and the artistry.
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The show I didn’t know I needed!
I came to this drama because I love Kim Go Eun’s acting.She will always be my the first Goblin wife!
And now I'm mad at myself for waiting so long to watch it, because it was the cutest thing ever!
I ADORED those little cute cells. I laughed out loud so many times at their dramatic antics. My faves are emotions cell, rational cell, hungry cell (I can relate lol) but the standout cell is naughty cell in their little undies! He just cracked me up laughing every time he was in the scene.
I never read a romance book or watch a romance show that doesn’t have a happy ever after, but this was the exception, and while Yumi’s break up was sad, vividly acted, not having a happy ending didn’t bother me, because I was enjoying the cells so much.
Even the ML's cunning female friend/colleague trying to interfere in their relationship didn't irk me as it would a regular drama, because the cells hated her too!
I’m already half-way through season 2 so I can get to the final season and the cuuuuuute Sun Rok. But more of my cells, too.
I now want all dramas to include animated cell scenes lol.
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An Unexpected Gem in a Martial Arts World
I loved this drama, and I wasn’t expecting it. I hadn't heard about it beforehand and I’m not familiar with most of the performers—they aren’t actors I’ve seen in other dramas. Still, there was something about the storyline that drew me in almost immediately.The opening sets up an underlying premise that isn’t fully explored beyond the first episode, but it’s something the plot continues to build toward throughout the series and helps keep you engaged. The story features recurring sect competitions to become masters of martial arts and alchemy, along with character development and minor subplots that come together near the end. This may be a niche within a niche: it’s heavy on martial arts, with high-level techniques tied to elemental bloodlines, making the characters feel more like deities than traditional martial artists. I’m not typically a fan of this genre, but I found it quite interesting.
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The psychological warfare in this show was insane!
The toxicity in this drama came in so many waves, I don’t think I’ll recover lol.We all thought it was just some regular psycho fighting over a toy, but then BAM! Plot twist! Kim Su Hyeon wasn't the crazy one after all. (like he, was… but he wasn’t….) and he is the character I latched onto, and I liked him ( for the most part) I kept hoping he’d have a redeeming moment. I was rooting for this raving sociopath – but he was just too angry and violent for him to ever be the leading man who won Da On. But oh, the actor rocked this role!
After all 8 episodes, I'm still stumped about why those two super-smart but totally nuts psychos were into Da On. What made these two men latch onto him from their school days and make him into a disciple puppy, because, as cute as Da On is, sweet and unproblematic, and his doe-eyes were adorable, he had the personality of uncooked bread and butter pudding!
And you want me to believe two lunatics, plus a green flag all chased him like rabid dogs?!
Because I love dark romances, I definitely would have chosen Kim Su Hyeon. I think having all of Da On’s love would have calmed him right down – says my delululu side. LOL.
A fun show I’d recommend, if you want to be wide-eyed every episode from their psycho antics.
Also, what a little shit Jae was. I’m glad I never liked him from the start.
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This series broke my heart and heal it at the same time
Few takeaways from this series:1. It’s okay not to be okay. Do whatever it takes to heal from trauma—even if it sometimes hurts the people around you. Those who truly love you will understand.
2. Treat yourself well, and the world will treat you well.
3. No matter how low you may think of yourself, you still deserve the best—just allow yourself to see it.
4. Lastly, when a man truly falls in love, he will hold on to you no matter what it takes or how long it takes.
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It very boring not catchy at all , the story is not interesting at all or maybe nothing new in this drama its the usual storyline two people in love and one of them or both are rich and their families are against their marriage as usual, i can even know the ending by just watching three episodes nothing new.
Iu is a good actress but this role not for her , she looked like she trying hard to get fit in the role.
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A solid story with outstanding performance by the A-listers
When it comes to female-centered drama series, Thailand might not have as many choices compared to other MDL countries. However, within this limited selection, "Hangout" stands out as a remarkable and refreshing example. This high-quality social drama delves into the lives of five high-society women, peeling back the layers of their seemingly flawless existences to reveal complex personal issues.The story unfolds concisely through the perspective of Dujdao, the oldest among five women, guiding viewers through a world of privilege, secrets, and emotional intensity. The series features Thailand's top-tier actresses such as Pock Piyathida, Kwan Usamanee, Pancake Khemanit, Donut Manatsanun, and Chippy Sirin. Their impactful performances amplify the show's intense atmosphere, drawing the audience into the characters’ intertwined lives. Honestly, it's so satisfying to soak in their incredible acting. I’m not going to comment on the production quality because, to me, it's nearly flawless. There's a reason why Director 'Off' Pongpat Wachirabunjong is considered one of Thailand's legendary directors.
At first glance, "Hangout" might appear to follow the familiar formula of female-centric dramas like the well-known Korean series Sky Castle or The Penthouse, which often focus on rivalry, betrayal, and personal strife among women. However, what sets this series apart is its nuanced portrayal of female friendship and love, presenting these relationships in a more hopeful and positive light. While betrayal remains a pivotal theme, the core message emphasizes how friendship plays a big influence on characters’ reactions to hardship. My only issue is that 4 out of 5 women are dealing with similar marriage problems, just stemming from different underlying issues. If only the storylines dived a bit into their friendship during college, it would make the whole series more impactful.
Overall, "Hangout" offers an engaging and sophisticated exploration of female relationships within an elite social context, broadening the limited field of Thai female-centered dramas. Its balance of intense drama with a more uplifting view of women's friendship makes it a compelling watch and a noteworthy addition to the genre. It might seem like a series for the "aunties," but if you are one who appreciates a solid story with outstanding performance, this series is highly recommended.
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We enjoy doggy position not a doggy acting ?? Over hyped and cringe af ???
I don't know how novel is but let me be honest here, we enjoy doggy position but doggy acting? Fucking No, behaving like dog from start to end is fucking cringe af, damn i was so fucked up after seeing same irritating voice and behavior. There should be limit of everything. Story is so basic, there is no element for hype but still it is over hyped. Trust me i am still having trauma after seeing the doggy acting of duang 🤦🤦🤦🤦 i mean who the fuck fall in love if he acts like that irl?. So fucking irritating. Almost 75% time i was skipping the story🤦 somehow i completed but seriously i am still in coma. Wtf did just watched🤦🤦🤦Was this review helpful to you?
