Reviews

This could’ve been so much more, but it crossed a dangerous line with Stockholm Syndrome…

This series started off so strong. The acting is absolutely phenomenal, and I don’t even need to start talking about Fort and Peat, they were incredible from start to finish. I loved everything about it in the beginning: the performances, the dynamic, the setting, the story… it all felt so promising.

But the ending left me feeling completely empty. It’s honestly a bit sad, because despite everything, I have to admit that I was slightly disappointed with the final episode. After such a strong build-up, it just didn’t fully deliver the emotional payoff I was hoping for.

I am curious to see whether there will be a second season after that last scene, and if there is, I really hope it continues the story in a way that feels more satisfying and builds on the strengths we’ve seen.

One thing I also found quite questionable is the use of Stockholm Syndrome. It’s a very sensitive topic, and the way it was handled leaves a slightly uncomfortable impression. Especially the situation between Kevin and Vier, it felt like everything that happened between them was resolved or brushed aside far too quickly. The emotional weight of it all just seemed to disappear, which made it feel unrealistic and hard to fully accept.

Overall, I wouldn’t say the series is bad, it’s still enjoyable and has its strong moments, but it didn’t quite live up to the full potential it clearly had.

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It's so intense

The most outstanding masterpiece ever in the history of gl.i can't stop watching over and over again. cinematography on point, cast, and everything I between is exceptionally excellent. I'm still in awe. I can't believe that such an amazing masterpiece could be given in the history of gl. In comparison to the Taylor Swift's eras tour. I'm still in awe. Go watch it today if you haven't. Available at Fabel Entertainment only on YouTube. I don't know if anything could ever surpass the intensity, quality and everything about this series. Broken of love is keeping me on my toes, every Saturday is going to not only be special but exciting. kudos to all and sundry in the making of broken of love. it's truly exceptional. it's a phenomenal. I'm grateful to have come across such a masterpiece.

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"A touching story of pure love and innocence between two middle-class hustlers."

FACT:
♡♡If you’re into love stories, this one’s for you.

The story begins with a pure, ♡innocent friendship that slowly-slowly grows into something ♡deeper—love♡.
But distance steps in early, bringing its own challenges, and eventually leading to a breakup.

No cringe scenes, no weird characters—just clean ♡storytelling and a perfectly chosen cast.
It also features stunning visuals of ♡subways and bridges, which add depth and mood to the narrative.

Distance really messed things up for them.
Getting back wasn’t easy—it was even harder than ♡falling apart.

The background music may be ♡average, but it still hits where it matters ☠︎.

After ten years of distance, silence, and ♡missed chances, their love doesn’t shine easily—
it endures, and that’s what makes it real.♡♡

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I'd rewatch it in a heartbeat

I loved it. I cried in ep 40. I feel like we get to know those ppl from 17 years ago.. that are presnet and or tell us on why they did what they did, and we i feel get to know each part of their story. Sad moments. I mean i creid.. I paced. I'm a person.. if something intense happened.. I will pause the show and start pacing. Ive done that a lot in this drama because its intense. I loved the sountrack as well. I loved the story. It wasnt dragging. I feel like if you dont pay attention on who each character is it will drag. unless its just bad writing then it may drag. this drama didnt drag for me. I loved it. I loved the chemistry, the intensity, everything about this drama. and yes like the headline says.. id rewatch it in a heart beat.

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Disappointed

I have one word Bromance, hate it and doesn't work for a series that is supposes to be BL. Come on China get with the times. The storyline was good and the actors are very good at playing there parts, but the bromance does not in any way or form make up for BL. This did not work and i did not feel the chemistry the way i had with the manga. It was like friends not the flirty moments I had hoped for, not even a kiss. Very horrible for a remake, people need to stop lying to themselves saying this was good, if you want action and drama yes, but this is not BL and does not do the manga justice.

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THE BEST C-DRAMA OF THE YEAR!

I just finished Pursuit of Jade and I honestly don’t think I’ll recover anytime soon. This is hands down one of the best dramas I’ve ever watched, and I’m not even exaggerating. Everything about it just hit perfectly—the story, the pacing, the emotions, and especially the leads. Like… where do I even start?

The female lead? Absolutely iconic. She’s strong, smart, and doesn’t take nonsense from anyone. It’s so refreshing to see a character who actually stands her ground and makes her own decisions instead of constantly being pushed around. She’s not just “strong” for the sake of it either—it feels real, like every choice she makes comes from her experiences and values. I loved how she handled every situation with both confidence and vulnerability.

And the male lead… oh my god. He is EVERYTHING. The way he’s so powerful and respected, yet completely soft and whipped for her? I was screaming. He has that classic general aura—calm, intimidating, in control—but the second it comes to her, he melts. It never felt forced or cringey either. His love was steady, protective, and honestly just so satisfying to watch.

Their chemistry?? Insane. Every scene together felt natural and emotional, whether it was tension, romance, or just quiet moments. You could feel how much they cared about each other without it needing to be over-the-top.

I genuinely didn’t want it to end. This drama set the bar way too high, and now I don’t know what to watch next because nothing feels like it’ll compare. If you’re even thinking about watching it—just do it. It’s THAT good. Seriously! Anyone who doesn't watch this drama is missing out a lot. The whole series is just 10/10.

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An Underrated Gem

A unique k drama that cares about the plot and story making sense over asthetics and glamour. With the entire cast with good storylines and each character with a fundamental purpose to the plot. very good job.

This is one of the shows you don't hear about in mainstream success but everyone who watches it will always praise it. Everything in this show makes sense which is rare for a k drama they actually take time to explain the purpose of each thing so u don't end up confused. The main couple have very good chemistry and look very good next to each other. Except for a few cringey scenes and a couple of uncessary moments it's a solid good k drama everyone should at least try.

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It’s good, but I’m not sure it’s great. A bit of a mixed bag overall.

This is a drama that almost gets there, but eventually trips over its own feet in the final act. While it has enough star power and high-octane moments to keep you watching, the payoff feels more like a polite "sorry" than a satisfying conclusion.
Firstly, the leads carry the show on their backs. Their chemistry and screen presence are the main reasons to stick around, supported by a decent soundtrack and a handful of genuinely epic fight scenes that actually deliver on the tension the plot promises. When the action hits, it really delivers.
The cracks really start to show in the writing towards the end. There’s a bizarre reliance on "emotional blackmail" that just doesn’t hold water—like the Auntie pleading for the treacherous Uncle’s life by using her son’s death as a bargaining chip, even though the Uncle’s own man fired the arrow. It’s a warped bit of logic that makes the characters feel more like plot puppets than real people.
The biggest letdown is how the villains are handled. Instead of a hard-earned reckoning, the writers take the easy way out. The bum loser Emperor suddenly goes mad, which feels like a "get out of jail free" card rather than actual justice. Then you’ve got the main villain in a weirdly romanticised prison death—complete with melancholic music and a poison mercy from his wife—without so much as a mention of their own son. It’s a demented attempt to humanise monsters that haven't earned a shred of sympathy.
The end is topped off with a confusing "What If" alternate universe sequence and a very soft punishment for the Li family, who basically get a slap on the wrist for high treason. It’s all a bit too sanitised for my taste.
If you’re here for the actors and the occasional big battle, you’ll have a decent time, but don't expect a finale that respects your intelligence. It’s just alright—raised slightly from a 6 to a 6.5 simply because the leads are so watchable.

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Overhyped

This platform has a tendency to overhype shows of mediocre viewings. This drama presents a unique storyline with the VR and mystery game concept but it's also not really important in the story,it setves no fundamental essential plotline and only serves as a backing to introduce our main couple. In all honesty i found myself enjoying the 2nd fl story more than this entire thing. Her divorce arc was generally the only thing that kept me entertained. We have seen this story multiple times boss and employee secret romance and the ml has a hidden secret . I could pinpoint 10 shows with this exact storyline all over so why is this one trendy?
I have to admit they have nice good chemistry with good kissing scenes and a strong rapport but that wasn't enough to keep me interested at all.
This is just an average drama that casted 2 beautiful people the end.

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Is this love an abyss or a trap?

I was kind of expecting that ending and YES, the rating is mostly for the ML, I have to give it to both the writer and FZ, the portraying of a fool in love couldn't have been better. If there was anything that kept me going till the end it was the selfless love, the possessiveness, the desire and the willingness to be a fool for love even if it's for someone who definitely didn't deserve it. The story is about a FL whose quest for revenge lead her to entering the Cangfeng gang as the Successor's woman. Till the end, I couldn't find any form of empathy for the FL, the character embodies selfishness and stupidity all too well, with display of her back story being too shallow to help viewers relate, I can't blame the actress though, with the way the character was written, there was no redeemable factor, there were 2 scenes where she tried k**ling herself and I'm pretty sure I wasn't the only one at that point who wanted her to succeed so badly.

"ONLY UNDER UNDER ORDER CAN WE TALK ABOUT JUSTICE AND LAW "

Irrespective of all the flaws of the plot, It shallowly depicts what the situation can be like in a town overrun by a crime syndicate

HIGHLIGHTS
* The Red Flag ML - " I'm no big Hero"
What's not to love
* The ML's style
I have to give his stylist a 5 star rating, every time he came on screen all that rings through my mind is " Shuàigē"
* Chemistry between the ML and FL


Watch this with little or no expectation and you might enjoy it more than you think.

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My March Recommendation movie

Watched this for my Recommendation Challenge from 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒕1221. Let’s talk movie…

The story follows Wu Ming-han (MH), a hot-headed, homophobic, and highly superstitious police officer. Because of his brash, arrogant & reckless behavior on the job, his superior officer assigned him to neighborhood cleanup duty (picking up trash) as a disciplinary punishment.

While he was grumbling and picking up litter with his tongs, he spotted the red envelope in the street. Thinking it was just another trash to be cleared, he picked it up—and that's when an old lady yelled and suddenly the rest of the group appeared & surrounded him, claiming he was the chosen groom. According to local folklore, this means he has "consented" to a ghost marriage with the deceased owner. The owner is Mao Mao (MM), a young gay man who died in a mysterious hit-and-run accident.

Terrified and unwilling—especially because the groom is a man—MH tries to refuse. But after experiencing a series of bizarre and life-threatening incidents, he has no choice but to go through with the ritual.

To his horror, after the wedding, MH begins to see and communicate with MM. Unlike the scary vengeful spirit MH expected, MM is not scary and quite quirky. MM simply can’t move on to the afterlife because he has "unfulfilled wishes."

The two strike a deal: if MH helps MM fulfill his final wishes and uncover the truth behind his death, MM will move on to the afterlife and leave MH alone.

As they investigate, they discover that MM’s death wasn't just an accident—it was a hit-and-run committed by a notorious drug lord, Lin Hsiao-yuan—a target MH is already pursuing. Now, two missions become one, MH and MM work together: MH handles the real-world investigation, while MM uses his ghostly abilities to assist from the shadows.

Through their journey, MH begins to change—not just about spirits, but about love, identity, and what it means to truly see someone.

And when the final moment comes… How will it all end?
Will MM finally find peace—and cross over to the afterlife?
Or will he simply… disappear?

That's pretty much the story without giving anymore spoilers.

What I like:
+ Some scenes are simply just hit the spot, some are funny (like when MH first met MM), but some are also so sad (like the last scene).
+ When prejudice meets their karma not all end up bad…
+ The unexpected betrayal….

What I’m not too like:
- The scene sometimes is just too exaggerated & silly.

Overall this is a really good movie to watch….

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Shallow Acting, Low-Class Cinematography - A Waste of Dilireba

Unbelievably shallow. Is this really a series led by someone like Dilireba?

There’s something seriously wrong when a drama makes you want to fast-forward even the leads’ scenes. That’s what’s happening here. I can’t sit through all these going-nowhere conversations between the main couple. If even the leads can’t make the viewers stay, that says a lot about how boring the drama is.

I wrote the review below after watching ep.9. I add this intro after watching ep.13 and still stand by everything I wrote below. It’s boring. The atmosphere feels cheap and phony. The camera angles and cinematography reflect the lack of skills. The ML’s run toward the FL in ep.13 also looks fake.

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🍅 Shallow Dialogues

There are too many vague and unnatural lines. Some are so melodramatic they become ridiculous. For example, no one would allow a prisoner of war to casually have a long ping-pong conversation with someone on the city wall, asking whether there’s enough food inside before execution.

There are also too many long speeches that exist purely to explain things. Instead of showing, the drama constantly tells. Characters, including the leads, deliver extended monologues that feel forced, artificial and pretentious. These monologues are the result of the laziness and/or the lack of skills from the writing team.

And it's even more absurd when the FL suddenly starts narrating her thoughts through voice-over in ep.9. A character who is supposed to be mysterious ends up explaining everything directly to the audience.

At this point, it’s hard not to feel that the writing team lacks capability. They don’t know how to craft sharp, meaningful lines or distinguish characters through behavior. They rely on blunt verbal explanation, which is the least convincing way to tell a story.

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🍅 Shallow Acting

The weakest performance goes to the ML.

After seeing him in several series, I think it’s fair to say his acting lacks depth. There’s no real interpretation behind his performance. It feels like he’s simply following instructions, like “smile here,” without understanding why.

His repeated light smiles throughout the first 9 episodes feel eerie rather than meaningful. There’s no emotional layering behind them. I can’t tell what he’s trying to express and it doesn’t feel like he knows either.

When he starts to show his love toward the FL at the end of ep.9, I can't figure out at all how or when this love actually begins.

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🍅 Shallow Atmosphere and Cinematography

The cinematography lacks sense of artistry. This becomes especially obvious when comparing to other dramas airing around the same time, like Generation to Generation and Pursuit of Jade, which have more beautiful, impressive scenes. I can see how these other two dramas had designed their storyboard scene by scene while I don't think Love Beyond the Grave's production team knows what a storyboard is.

The atmosphere and camera angle combined have made Love Beyond the Grave feels outdated, almost like older TV productions that the main goal is to simply push the story forward without creating moods or visual identity. They don't care to build any emotional engagement for the audience at all.

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🍅 Weak Supporting Cast

The supporting characters don’t help. Many of the extras feel exaggerated or flat. The ML’s female subordinate is particularly annoying, while the male subordinate leaves almost no impression at all. There are almost no memorable side characters.

The only one that feels natural is the child who follows the FL.

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🍅 What a Waste of Dilireba

I’ve always liked Dilireba. She’s capable and established enough to choose high-level projects. I don't know why she ends up surrounded by what feels like an inexperienced team across the board: directing, writing, cinematography, CG and even her co-lead. The result on the screen looks cheap.

There’s also a noticeable mismatch between her and the ML. It’s not just the maturity, but also the difference in acting.

And when she has to act with weaker actors, her own acting starts to feel less convincing as well. Instead of elevating the scene, she gets dragged down.

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Like watching a car crash in the best possible way to the very end

First disclaimer: this series covers A LOT of sensitive topics. There are very dark themes present and most of the characters are flawed in one way or another. However if you can handles the themes covered in the series, this will keep you on your toes both excited and horrified just thinking what kind of twist is next in the plot line. This is full 10 eps packed with scheming and action, and I think I will be suffering from a void not having to anticipate the next episode weekly.

In terms of acting I think Peat and Fort do their best roles to this date. Neither Kelvin or Vier in this series are innocent, the more you watch the series the more you kind of realize that both of them are quite twisted in their own way. This is one of the series where I wouldn't have necessarily minded if the main couple had not ended up together at the end. So much just goes down between them, that a ending of them going separate ways would have been an equally acceptable conclusion compared to the canon ending we get. The GL pairing was cute, the series did give them enough screen time for the pair to be believable (which a lot of BL shows don't do). The combat scene given in the last ep to Nana was awesome!

The only thing that could have been executed better was the amount of flash back scenes in the first few episodes. You really had to pay careful attention, because otherwise it could be very confusing when the scene was in the current moment and when it was a flash back. On the second half of the series this is no longer was an issue, bc the story focuses to the main plot unfolding. Something else that maybe could have gotten more screen time was Kelvin's treatment and recovery. They probably had a budget only to cover 10 ep, so Kelvin getting a proper treatment to his very serious mental health issues is just referred to few times in the final ep. I think covering Kelvin's recovery and how he and Vier work out the craziness they went trough would have added even more depth to the plot and made ending not seem so glossed over.

In conclusion:
- If you like a mature BL with a plot that keeps twisting to the end, this is a gem.
- Always a pleasure seeing your favorite actors doing something very different and excelling while doing it.
- Don't watch this, if you are looking something easy and lighthearted.
- You will probably need a week or two to recover once you have finished the series, the impact is very lasting.

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