A healing and comforting show
I really loved this drama, it’s really healing and comforting to watch. I know some people felt the ending was rushed, but personally, I enjoyed it and thought it tied up most of the loose ends well. That said, I do wish there had been one more episode to give the story a bit more room to fully wrap up. It would have been a perfect 10 for me if not for Episode 11, I feel that the female lead should have been more logical and let him explainWas this review helpful to you?
Cute show but a bit draggy
Honestly the show started off really strong, I was really invested in their story but as the show progresses, it just gets more boring. I really love slow burn romance but I feel this is way too slow even though they wrapped up the ending really nicely and it’s really cute, I even love the second lead’s story but I feel the middle part was really unnecessary especially when they went to the villageWas this review helpful to you?
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This two hour movie took me four hours to watch because I had to talk to a wall about it
Definitely shouldn't watch it just because you've seen some interesting edits and like Jeff Satur because I did. Not because it's bad, but it was really heavy.Scenes and places they filmed in was so aesthetically pleasing. Cast was so good, story overall is so good. Especially the symbolizm they used, I don't think I catched all of them but one with the fleas investing Thongkham's house as a metaphor for mo and the mother taking over his house he got from working from NEGATIVES. This man really worked his ass off just for ending up like that. Also how Thongkham was going to lose everyting he had with Sek was told by how Mo took off Sek's ring to give it to mother.
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I really loved the main character Thongkham almost to the end, until the r*pe attempt scene. I do understand the motive behind it but it was still so uneccesary, it made me really disgusted. He shouldn't have even think about it as a solution. Still I am greatful they didn't sugarcoat it. Jingna was an amazing character too his death was really sad. I was really pissed at Mo from start but after a while we see she had her reasons. Especially with how women are treated in general. She had a hard life too.
I love angst stories but sometimes I wish for queer people to have a normal life so I will stick to BL series for a while now until I feel brave enough to watch another Naruebet Kuno movie.
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DO OVER OF SOMETHING IN THE RAIN...
The Netflix writers liked SOMETHING IN THE RAIN so much that they thought they’d do it all over again and give it another name. Hence – ONE SPRING NIGHT.One of the main characters in OSN has a “flaw” that has to be hidden from friends and family of his would-be girlfriend--just as in SITR.
ONE SPRING NIGHT – features some of the same actors playing characters remarkably similar to those in SITR–only with different names and, in some cases, slightly different personalities. The actress who plays one of the mothers softens that role, so she isn’t as rigid and snobbish as she was in SITR. Of the two, SOMETHING IN THE RAIN is the better drama.
This FL has a jealous, acting out ex-boyfriend, though this one isn’t quite as psychotic as the one in SITR. He’s pretty awful nonetheless.
I guess Tammy Wynette wasn’t available this time. However, there’s another equally nauseating song playing endlessly in the background.
The dialogue in SITR wasn’t scintillating. But in ONE SPRING NIGHT, it’s confusing. When translated into English subtitles, many of the conversations are incomprehensible. Hard to care when not much is happening, and what IS happening is kind of a mess.
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Fantastic!
To me, this drama is carried by Fan Changyu played by Tian Xiwei. Xie Zheng/Yan Zheng acted by Zhang Linghe was good but it's all thanks to Tian Xiwei magnificent acting. Strong, soft, funny and sweet.The story line was also great and so was most of the musical accompaniment especially '一念', timed perfectly to the scenes where it adds dimension to the story. Highly emotional actually.
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you reap what you sow...
this drama is a perfect example of you reap what you sow , everyone got the ending they deserve for what they have done except that masked guy.kim guy ho deserve death penalty for what he has done , he didn't deserve to be protected by the police and innocent people got injuired or killed trying to protect him till the very end he remained ruthless and a monster , I can't believe that he did that to the detectives daughter while he was supposedly on the run doesn't make sense to me .
the greedy opportunistic lawyer got what he deserved , the assassin aka Mr smile , I don't get how he is still alive after all those bullets 😅 .
this drama should have focused on the main plot line involving that lawyer and politics in this drama was unessecary , they have showed as more of the fake priests story , who was the man in the mask? i guess the fake priest but not sure' , the should have showed us how he got all that money for the bounties , where did he go after all of what happened ? and who was the client that hired Mr smile to kill the man in the mask ? alor of unanswered questions , I don't if this is getting a second or not so it is open ending it guess .
great plot with alot of potential that was somewhat poorly executed in ep 3 I really thought I was watching a different drama , not starting from where we left off in the previous episodes and showing entirely new character was a bit confusing at sometimes.
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the way this could have been amazing
i remember when i first started this show i was excited. the first eps were actually good, both couples have great chemistry and the acting is good as well but unfortunately the execution of the plot wasn’t well done imo. it’s one of those shows that starts strong then suddenly takes a different direction and you start wondering why.the plot execution is really important, and after ep 7 (Tim’s revelation about the lies and deception) which was supposed to be the peak ep but it didn't, it just didn’t feel like one. they were building it up for many eps but the payoff felt weak. i get that it’s a romcom, but that doesn’t excuse bad writing. serious situations are better when treated seriously. the audience didn’t really get the right amount of angst, and real problems were treated almost like a joke.
Pai has been struggling to even stay mad, and Tim doesn’t seem properly apologetic. lines like “don’t worry i won’t charge you for the meal” or “you’re living in my place for free” just feel off after what he has done… like are we supposed to find that charming? then i check more ep and Pai isn’t as upset as he should be after being betrayed for years, and Tim doesn’t seem as sorry as he should. it's getting brushed off with playful moments instead.
i could honestly rant a lot about how this could have been better based on what Tim and Pai characters could have done. but good for people who enjoyed it. i do love the cast and hope to see them in better directed series in the future. maybe not by New
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Underwhelming
This show dealt well with controversial topics - euthanasia, assisted suicide, end of life issues. It is a sensitive topic in Korea, at least at the time the show was made. Often when a show deals with sensitive topics, they tend to become didactic.Plot: fairly good. It did drop the ball on a major subplot - the election of the new CEO of the hospital. From being talked about in almost every episode, it was “resolved” with one brief conversation in the next to last episode. The last episode was just odd. I guess they were trying to wrap up all the characters’ story arcs, but it felt forced and under explicated. For example, Dr. Cha (John) dropped out of contact for 3 years and the reason given was that he was getting healthy. That’s no reason to ghost people who care about him, especially the woman he says he loves.
Characters: Kang Shi Young - she oversteps boundaries all the time, snooping in Dr. Cha’s desk and his computer and following him. This is supposed to endear her to him. I never saw any chemistry between her and Dr. Cha, and found their age gap and professional relationship problematic for a romance.
The rest of the characters were ok, serving as comedic foils or for the FL and ML to react with.
Acting: FL - no matter her emotion, her facial expressions (most of the time) remained the same. She could be sad, happy, irritated - just the same face almost. ML - he was ok, but I’ve seen him do a better job in other dramas.
Not the best drama I’ve watched. For medical shows, I thought Hospital Playlist was better. However, my husband really liked Dr. John.
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Favorite drama so far for 2026
This drama was one I had been waiting for a long time. I was excited to see both main leads acting together, and even more excited that it was directed by a director I love. His most popular recent work that everyone knows is Blossom, but it was Familiar Stranger that first got me hooked on his work. I hope he continues to make amazing dramas like this—I really love the visual storytelling and the way everything is directed.Another behind-the-scenes talent I would like to mention is the screenwriter. I just found out that she wrote many series I highly recommend and love, The Rise of the Phoenixes being one of them! She also has other notable titles like Love Like the Galaxy and Guardian of Beauty and Corner Diary.
Probably the one thing that hooked me from the beginning and kept me watching was Chang Yu’s character. She was brave, loyal, and a strong, fearless, and loving character. Zhang Linghe’s character was a bonus—I loved how ruthless he was and how he didn’t care about the emperor, especially when he declined the princess’s marriage proposal and even cut off the messenger’s ear.
I plan to read the book, as I’ve been told the series follows it quite closely and includes more details that viewers might enjoy.
Another thing I loved about this series is the side characters. I have to admit, before watching, the second couple showed up a lot on my feed, and I can see why. They are toxic, but I can’t help but love and pity Qi Min’s character. Yu Qianqian was another actress I grew to love, and I was excited to see her here as a second lead.
Other cast members I look forward to include Lin Muran and Li Qing. I couldn’t help but cheer and giggle every time they appeared on screen.
My only downside to this drama was the confusing mystery of what actually happened in the past. I’m still a bit fuzzy on the details, so I plan to go back and rewatch, as a lot happened and there were many details and characters I didn’t fully catch the first time.
Pursuit of Jade is a drama I highly recommend for 2026. So far, it’s my favorite and currently in first place. I’m giving it a 9/10, with one point deducted for the confusing mystery in the past.
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IF YOU LIKED IT...YOU PROBABLY SHOULDN'T READ THIS REVIEW
It's hard to believe a story about a family with superpowers could be so boring. With a couple of exceptions:What I liked:
1. The special effects were good. Don't want to give it away, so I won't mention specifics.
2. I really liked Bok Dong-hee, Gwi-ju's sister. She was hilarious and charming.
3. The father, Oh Man-seok, also plays the dad in SOMETHING ABOUT THE RAIN.
One of the reasons I like Oh Man-seok, other than his eternally cheerful demeanor, is because he's one of the few Korean actors in a major series with less than a lily-white complexion. Hey, Netflix, how about more brown-skinned Asian actors in your series? Thanks.
4. A satisfying ending.
What I didn't like:
1. My main problem is that this series lacks any logical coherence. Why is there an elaborate wedding--with no guests--mind you, when A) the groom didn't actually propose, and B) the bride never accepted the non-proposal? Did either of these two ever say "I love you"? Did I miss something? This is the stiffest, least-convincing marriage ceremony I've ever seen.
And each person in the family is aware that the marriage is a fraud, and an attempt to steal their money. And everybody goes along with it. Really?
2. Then there's the matter of the brother, Gwi-ju, who apparently needs to "save" someone. While at first, Gwi-ju is out to "save" a dude that he worked with, suddenly the target of his obsession changes.
He's now set on "saving" Do Da-hae, a woman who's moved into the house under suspicious circumstances.
But as Ms. Do points out to Gwi--ju, in a rare display of logical thinking--rare for this series anyway, she actually doesn't need saving as she's a healthy, fully functioning woman. Therefore she must have survived whatever horrible, no good, very bad thing happened to her in the past. You know, that thing that Gwi-ju has a bee in his bonnet about.
3. Firemen don't stand around giving speeches to someone they're trying to save while the building's going down-but someone does that in this drama.
4. The actress who plays Gwi-ju's daughter is adorable, but the romance between the character she plays and the most popular boy in the school is, well, hard to believe. This is middle school, folks.
TO BE CONTINUED... *************
Later: This series is so illogical it's impossible to suspend belief or care about anyone in this family. A couple of questions:
4. What exactly are the rules for Bok Gwi-joo's superpower? At first, he can only revisit times when he was happy-until Do Da-hae enters the picture. Then the rule changes: he can only revisit happy times when he was with her. But then the rule changes again-he goes back to a happy moment he shared with his classmates, without Do Da-hae. Then it changes again, he watches a happy moment between his mom and dad-but wait! A very young Do Da-hae rides by on her bike. Whaaa?
It feels like the writers made it all up as they went along.
5. What side of his neck is Bok Gwi-joo's mark on? Is it on the left? Is it on the right? On both sides? "They say it will never go away." Who said that? I don't remember anyone consulting a doctor.
The ending made up for a lot...but, but, but...why couldn't Mr. Time Travel come back on his own recognizance? It's not like he hasn't done it 1000 times.
Writers, you can do better!
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Almost a documentary about Bangkok youth
PLOT: The daily lives, friendships, hobbies, and romances of (ordinary) Bangkok high school students, following the journey of Fou4mod (a high school student, musician, who has a crush on Chian, a high school student who loves nail art, and Bua, a TikToker).+++ The actors are very young, but talented.
*** The unique aspect of this series is its very contemporary style. The pace is intense, the settings are mainly the streets of Bangkok and the Siam Square, and we spend a lot of time on the subway, the BTS, and in tuk-tuks. The passersby are "normal," looking more at their smartphones than at their neighbors, etc. The houses are incredibly cluttered, even messy, like real homes!
*** The story focuses on youth, teenagers, first loves, intensive smartphone use (shopping, social media, videos & posts, playlists, ChatGPT, etc.), the importance of appearance, youth's trial and error, and sometimes, experiences more or less difficult to navigate.
+++ The OSTs are fantastic.
=> An unusual, refreshing, and relevant series.
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Presque un documentaire sur la jeunesse de Bangkok
PLOT: La vie quotidienne, les amitiés, les loisirs, les amours des lycéens (ordinaires) de Bangkok, en suivant le parcours de Fou4mod (lycéen, musicien, qui a un crush sur Chian, lycéen qui aime le Nail Art et Bua, un tik-tokeur).
+++ Les acteurs sont très jeunes, mais talentueux.
*** La particularité de cette série, c'est la réalisation très actuelle. Le rythme est intense, les décors sont surtt les rues de Bangkok et le quartier de Siam Square, on passe du temps dans le métro, dans le BTS, les tuk-tuk. Les passants sont "normaux", regardant plus leur smartphone que leur voisin. Etc. Les maisons sont hyper-encombrée voire bordéliques, comme des logements où on vit vraiment !
*** La story est axée sur la jeunesse, les ados, les 1ers amours, l'usage intensif du smartphone (achats, réseaux sociaux, vidéos & posts, playlists, ChatGPT, etc.), l'importance du look, les tâtonnements, les expériences plus ou moins difficiles à vivre.
+++ Les OSTs sont géniales.
=> Une série inhabituelle, rafraichissante, actuelle.
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a great show
the reason about why i watched this movie is that i saw a short video about it accidently so i was intrigued and looked for the movie's name, it turned out that it is as good as expected, a movie that keep you invested, a good quality.the acting is good,
the action is good ,
the music is good,
no boring scenes,
i recommend this movie.
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Why the wait
This left me with more questions than answers.The acting and story was good. The use of blind spots and silence were effective. We get the stark reality of what it is to be deaf. Albeit, we know sound and he doesn't.
The questions that remain:
Why did he wait until the other was getting married?
Why was it so important then?
What made them lose contact?
What purpose would it serve now than earlier?
Was it to show that he operated on a different frequency to everyone else?
The symbolism of him at the end being a face in the crowd, then looking back, would suggest regret. When he got the answer at the wedding, his face conveyed everything. Why the ending?
He keeps saying, he is trapped among the crowd.
He traps himself and speaks too late. The word friend has no warmth. It does show how important he was to his friend as the friend continues to practice and use sign language even though they have been separated for five years.
For me, these are the types of films that are rewarding to watch as it creates further thought. It could have been longer.
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Dao x Arthit The SUN FROM ANOTHER STAR
Dao x Arthit love story is the best so far! Like its giving me the same level of engagement as Johan and North's story from Fourever You Part 1!!! The other love stories are good too but this one really caught my attention! From Ep 9 till Ep 15 and still ongoing Dao's and Arthit's story and the actors chemistry is really eye catching and the chemistry is undeniable!Actors Oat Tharathon aka Dao and Ngern Anupart aka Arthit really did justice to the characters! I love the contrast between the personalities of real life actors and the reel life characters!
Dao is a person who can see spirits, communicate with them, feel people's hidden emotions and also sense the energy of places or spirits and their memories...While Arthit is just Arthit lol 😂...Story starts with Dao renting a place where he gets a staggering 70% discount on his rent as 3 different people died in the same apartment at different times and haunt the place...Dao being our unbothered boy rents the place...And coincidentally Arthit turns out to be his neighbor who well ended up renting the place cause he got a 50% discount on the rent...And by his way of being and dressing you'd think the guy is dirt poor lol but he has a rich father Direk and rich friends like Johan and the others and bro is just very down to earth in his ways...He is studying medical along with Johan and the others...Now the way Dao and Arthit's paths end up crossing is because one of the ghosts in Dao's home was a friend of Arthit's who got murdered under mysterious circumstances and the ghosts girlfriend is accused of being the killer...This case is then solved with the help of Dao's powers...And this ends up bring Arthit and Dao close but what really gets them connected is Arthit's search for his mom's spirit and wanting to know if she's happy and if he could still communicate with her...And there's Dao's cheating ex who stalks him and so Dao takes Arthit's help in dealing with him...Over a period as their lives entangle Arthit ends up falling for Dao who turns out to be his first love! And now how will their love story turn out from here is all that this story about...Im honestly looking froward to how their story is gonna progress so far I love it! And recommend others to watch it too!
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Emotional whiplash
Production, images, costumes, casting, OST (!!!) are all amazing. Definitely worth watching for fans of genre.If there is any complain to voice I'd say sometimes script lacked originality and covered logic with drama.
Ending was just simply exhausting. It made me cry non stop. And not in a good way. Enough with the sacrifices! And how many times do we have to watch ML die? In the end Bai Shuo was severely traumatized by this, and me right with her. And the wedding with no guests? Depressing..
So I was absolutely glued to the screen, but there is no lingering good feelings after. Insted I feel a little bitter.
And what's with Bai Shuo becoming diety and getting all the power only after the final fight? I didn't thought I'll find trope I hate more than main characater loosing powers at the end, but it has to be it.
So yeah... excellent drama, just with some lazy writing here and there.
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