one of the best netflix dramas
watched episode 1 it hooked from from the start. In late 1999, as the impending arrival of the new millennium fuels widespread Y2K panic and apocalyptic doom-mongering, the fictional city of Haeseong becomes the epicenter of an unusual supernatural phenomenon. The city is home to a trio of social outcasts: Eun Chae-ni, a cynical, hot-tempered 27-year-old suffering from a severe congenital heart condition that leaves her facing sudden death; Son Kyung-hoon, a notorious public nuisance who constantly files petty civil complaints at city hall; and Kang Ro-bin, an overly timid man frequently treated as a neighborhood pushover.Desperate to travel the world before her illness claims her life, Chae-ni concocts a hare-brained scheme to stage her own kidnapping alongside Kyung-hoon and Ro-bin in order to extort ransom money from her wealthy, overprotective grandmother, Kim Jeon-bok. However, the plan goes disastrously wrong when Chae-ni suddenly suffers a fatal heart attack. The entire incident is witnessed by Lee Un-jeong, a socially awkward, rigidly rule-oriented civil servant recently transferred to Haeseong City Hall from Seoul. Known by colleagues as an oddball, Un-jeong secretly possesses powerful telekinetic abilities. Recognizing his prowess, the newly empowered trio dubs him their "master" and pressures him into training them to control their unstable gifts. Un-jeong, who reluctantly complies, harbours his own dark secrets tied to a closed orphanage that once stood on the grounds now occupied by a fanatical doomsday cult, the Church of Eternal Salvation. and the she WOKE UP THE WHOLE SCENE IS SO HILARIOUS SO GOOD AND SO WELL ACTED BY CHA EUNWOO, AND THE OTHERS.
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? Lu Feng Wasn't the Villain Everyone Thinks He Was
Honestly, I think a lot of people watch Double Helix and immediately label Lu Feng as the most toxic or delusional character in the drama. But very few people stop to ask why he became that way in the first place. Imagine being deeply in love with someone like Cheng Yichen, who constantly struggles to stand up for your relationship and often allows his family, especially his younger brother, to influence his decisions. That already shows that he doesn't have much control over his own life or relationship. Because of that, Lu Feng is always left fighting alone, which is one of the main reasons he ends up looking obsessed or delusional to everyone around him. Yes, later in the story we learn that he develops psychological issues, but when you're constantly fighting for a love that the other person isn't strong enough to protect alongside you, it's easy to understand how someone can slowly lose themselves. That doesn't excuse all of Lu Feng's actions, but it does explain them. Overall, Double Helix is a very interesting drama that explores love, obsession, family pressure, and emotional damage in a way that keeps you invested from beginning to end. For me, it's a solid 10/10. ⭐️✨Was this review helpful to you?
A Strong Couple in a Convenient Plot
I think the series is carried by its two main characters. Oon and Fun have a genuinely good dynamic, and their relationship feels natural and believable throughout the show. Their conflicts are usually realistic, and more importantly, the way they communicate, support each other, and work through their problems feels mature and authentic. The series is at its strongest whenever it focuses on their relationship and everyday married life.Where the series struggles is with its overall plot. Many storylines feel overly convenient, are resolved too quickly, or lack enough depth to leave a lasting impact. Side characters, especially the antagonistic one, are quite one-dimensional and often exist only to create short-term conflict rather than contribute to a larger narrative. Because of this, the story rarely builds toward bigger, more complex plotlines and instead relies on smaller, self-contained conflicts.
The series clearly prioritizes wholesome and heartwarming moments over dramatic storytelling. While that creates a very comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere, it also means that much of the plot feels predictable and underdeveloped. There was definitely potential for deeper character arcs, stronger antagonists, and more ambitious storylines.
The show remains enjoyable because of its charming leads, realistic relationship dynamics, and warm family atmosphere. It may not offer the most compelling plot, but it succeeds as a lighthearted and comforting series.
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slow, predictable and dragged but it was made for an experience.
the ending was a good touch. i don't usually watch kdramas or series in general so i'm not fit to judge based on such thing. everything seemed 'too perfect'. it didn't feel genuine, but like a plastic toy resembling a human body.the characters were written precisely as if every single thing was calculated for absolute perfection. not necessarily wrong but it felt like one should pay attention to and consider every single aspect of the life yet at the same time didn't have to bother with it because the same aspect of life will be shown on it's own. it was directed to one direction only as if every atom in it was duplicated for the same intend. i didn't have to see anything as if i was told "hey, this is the only thing that happens so don't even think about anything else."
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Whole Package
the wonderfools is the drama of full package comedy action thriller emotional and solid acting by whole cast. Mr son was so funny and man has no idea 🤣 and his best partner mr robin. the chemistry of all 4 leads chaeni unjeong mr son robin is superb. chaeni calling him choe unjeong instead of lee unjeong was so romantic to me. and that iconic beach scene it was so good playing with audience emotions. each episode is so good made us all so hooked. lee unjeong played by cha eunwoo is funny as the "straight man" who tries to keep the chaotic group in line, but he also shows deep emotion and vulnerability.another addition to his great works with island; wonderful world ; true beauty; rookie historian and migb. looking forward to his next work.
highly recommend this drama.
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Double Headache
Blood of Jesus, may this level of love never locate me! See nonsense! Naah, but this sh!t must be ragebait cuz aint nobody that effing in love. Lu Feng needs to go drink some water and chill the eff out with his toxic love. Yi Chen needs to stop looking like he’s living his whole damn life to a sad background song, Yi Chen’s brother needs--no, never mind, eff that dude, he sucks! And Qian Lang needs… actually, he needs nothing. Homeboy could have been replaced by a houseplant in the drama and it wouldn’t have made a damn difference to me. You know what, eff him too.Before I start this review, is it just me or, was this Yi Chen throughout the drama?
Random tiktoker: Hey, brother Yi Chen, choose one of these two options. Option #1, Lu Feng or op—
Yi Chen: *cutting him off* 2. Option 2.
Random tiktoker: But you didn’t even hear the–
Yi Chen: I don’t need to hear what it is. My answer is #2.
LMAO!! ^^That boy was allergic to choosing Lu Feng. Homeboy kept choosing everyone but him. Yikes. Well, he ran in the rain for a bit to make that stupid arse choice in episode 11… but yaayy love, am i rite?
Listen, yes, this is just a drama, yes, chill, still, imma rant cuz that was 12 episodes of annoyance, anger, pain, turmoil, and straight up rage baiting. Cuz, all the characters in this drama were insufferable! At one point I wanted to be Lu Feng just so I could slap myself in the throat! That dumpling scene… nothing vexed me past that hospital scene with the dumplings. Were we supposed to feel bad for him?
First off, I am not #TeamLuFeng or #TeamYiChen. I’m Swizerland, cuz I hate those two leads an equal amount. Perhaps 0,6% less on Xiao Chen (cuz he ghosted his brother that one time), but other than that, every one on this show equally sucked. And don’t get me started on that brother and his twin.. was it just me or did the two look… never mind, another rant for another day.
CHARACTERS:
And I repeat. LU FENG needs to drink some water and chill the eff out. I’ve seen so many people excusing his behavior all in the name of love. Peoples! Are we watching the same drama? No one on his show is a saint but Lu Feng sure as hell isn’t whatever some of y’all making him out to be. Out there talking about ‘he’s so broken because he loves so hard’. Pfft, if you don’t go sit somewhere with your nonsense.
No, but this was Mr.-I-bought-your-favourite-dumplings-and orange-juice-for-you-so-eat-while-you're-in-a-coma 98% of the drama:
Lu Feng: Manipulated, kidnapped, tormented, abused, humiliated and completely shattered Yi Chen.
Lu Feng supporters: OMG, he did all of that cuz he loved Xiao Chen so much. He gave up everything for him and Yi Chen didn’t choose him, so he is entitled to being a scum of a human. He’s so misunderstood and pitiable, cuz he did all of that for love.
ME: May thunder fire you and your family’s goat!
Cuz why? LOVE? Ha! Make this kind nonsense love come disturb my backyard, na slap someone’s son go chop! Some of y’all can’t be serious. LOVE? Yi Chen got shot and couldn’t eat dumplings. Ain’t nobody that in love. Naah, miss me with that sh!t! I’d rather be that one cat lady.
Look, I get it. Lu Feng loves so deep, rare and wholehearted, it even made him sick. When it comes to love, he literally has nothing else in his heart than his love for Xiao Chen, and he’d gladly give up everything for it. Kudos to him, he’s a forever simp, yappiee. So of course he’s gonna be obsessive and do everything to protect it. But, and SO WHAT?
And the rage baiting arguments I’ve seen, like:
# Lu Feng said no to his FATHER and left his family for Yi Chen!... Well no sh!t! Lu Feng’s father was an abusive prick! He was literally beating him, and he was in a family situation where he was clearly not happy, (he's sister seemed like the only partial sane one, bless her heart). So of course, he was gonna protect the one happiness he found, which was Xiao Chen. It was no brainer for him to protect that happiness and choose Yi Chen in that situation.
In contrast, Yi Chen was from a happy (before he met Lu Feng) family that loved him. Two parents and a brother, all they were missing was a dog to be the perfect poster for ‘family’. Then, the father died and the 3 made it work. Sure, his parents wanted him to be ‘normal’ marry a female homosapien, but he saw it as the family that loves him, not wanting him to have a hard life, so of course, he had a hard time letting them go for Lu Feng.
Seriously, what was Yi Chen supposed to do in that situation when everything crumbled? There was his mother who just made new year’s food for them. They were all happy, then bam! She's super sick and at death’s door, but she’s been hiding it so as to not worry her children. Then here comes Mr. Lu Feng with his one track nonsense, selfish love. Like dude, read the effing room, you are the elephant!
Seriously though, was Lu Feng’s brilliant idea that moment to add more fuel to fire? Dude wanted all the credit for angering all their parents to death. Someone’s mom is dying, any little thing will set them off, and dude wants his boyfriend to use that moment to tell his dying mother who he loves to eff off with her homophobic arse and crook already! Like??? And of course Yi Chen said no, so Lu Feng decided the best thing in his situation was to tie Yi Chen up by force, shove his brother down the stairs to disable him, then confront the dying mother.
Dude!! Are you not tired, Sharon? Seriously, that whole episode, I kept screaming: ‘Nah fam, yous is hungry, go home and eat and sleep, cuz you’re doing too much right now!’ Aint no effing way his arse thought he was helping. No, seriously, what was he expecting would happen? Yi Chen told him to go home, give him space, but no, Mr. I’m in love, choose me, had to keep piling on the pressure.
Yes, I get his frustration. I supposed, his whole world felt like it was ending, so he reacted the best way his obsessive arse could. Still, Yi Chen calling the police on Lu Feng’s crazy arse was too lenient, my arse would have added a punch, like calm the eff down, Susan. And yes, I got where Lu Feng was coming from. He gave everything up when he was in the same situation, but Xiao Chen isn’t from a broken home. That decision wasn’t an easy one to make for him. He had a mother he loved (who sucked btw) and a brother he loved (eff him) and a boyfriend who was inherently making things more complicated than they needed to be in a hospital and escalating stuff. Dafug was that bagel supposed to do? Not call the police? Nah, I would have called the national guard, evacuate him from the goddamn country while you are at it! Don’t wanna even run into someone who knows him.
*another excuse* is people going: Lu Feng went psycho and did all of that to Yi Chen cuz he was hurt, heartbroken, and wanted him to feel the pain he felt when he chose his family over him. —- Huh? Is you crazy? That’s not an excuse, that was SELFISH! Dude said he was in love and would do anything, yet, he wanted that love returned (sure, who doesn’t) but he expected the same unconditional love, regardless of circumstances. Also, why they put Yi Chen in that outfit during the kidnapping/house arrest? LMAO it was so on the nose.
Lu Feng was out there crying and talking about: ‘please wake up, if you wake up i’ll never leave you alone again’. and my arse vexed and rolling my eyes like ’now, why is you threatening that poor boy? Like, all he wanna do is get away from you, why the eff he wanna wake up?’ Yi Chen a better person than me, cuz just to spite him, imma be in that coma forever, let us both be miserable, heck even if I woke, imma go back to sleep.
And when he gave him the ring and said he’d wait, I was looking around all confused like… ‘Wait.. hold on. Are we serious? Mfker why you threatening that poor boy in these streets? Dude is traumatized and you wanna put a ring on it?’ Nah, shame, does he even have it?
Listen, before I start on YI CHEN, let me just say, I’m not gonna waste my breath defending that passive human. Dude doesn’t want to be saved, his reason, ‘he’s in love’ Hahahaha see nonsense. Somebody's son don leave his brain for ein mother's womb before he comet from there. Cuz, after all that, dude put on that ring and ran back and even was the one to ask him out again. After all that abuse, emotional pain, the parade of std’s walking around his face and bullying him, while having Lu Feng tongue down their throats, plus the gunshot, mfker went back. Sure, the alternative was his brother (eff that dude) and that one guy, still… he went back, all in the name of love. God forbid! May this kind love never locate me!
Oh Yi Chen. Yi fucking Chen. Dude woke up after all that and the first name he called out is Lu Feng? And the worse part. He made him RAMEN! You know how much you gotta love someone to make them raman?? Nah, eff him, he’s just as bad. Dude vex me pass Lu Feng self. It wasn’t like this dude didn’t know how obsessive and crazy Lu Feng was, but somehow he kept acting like he was waiting for him to become something he wasn’t. Dude literally smoked a cigarette shop outside your gate the first time, grape you the second time, and mfker got a divorce and went straight to look for him, glasses off and everything!
FAM? Like, if you are going to let him go, let him go! What’s with all the half arse break ups? And look back out the car window every time? And knowing how Lu Feng is, Yi Chen promised to love him, stay with him, and then the moment his life gets upset, he chooses every one and their mother but Lu Feng, of course the mfker would go crazy, cuz what’s your love really worth if you can’t stay with him through the tough times?
Like, he knew Lu Feng was going to give up his family, riches, and MONEY for him. Yet, he chose the mother who wants him to give up his happiness so she can die in peace and sacrifice for his brother (gawd I hate that air-breather!) Like, who won’t go crazy in that situation? The woman was two seconds away from kicking the bucket and Xiao Chen, not sure if it was due to his filial piety or love, decided to sacrifice Lu Feng to make her die in peace. Like, you is dying anyway, dafug is it to you if your son out there kissing a psycho dude who is about to be broke? Nah, I too would have shoved people down the stairs.
I hate self-sacrificing idiots. I am pretty sure he thought he was doing the right thing. Making his dying mother happy, sacrificing so his brother didn’t have to give up his love. But why do you have to be a good son and brother at the expense of Lu Feng’s love and heart? Xiao Chen’s love felt too conditioned, too clean. Sure, that first time, he was broken and waited and waited, and couldn’t move on, but when it really mattered he did nothing. Yes, yes, he was stuck between a rock and a hard place. Still, after the mother died, he basically erased his life and stayed married to his beard!
He gave up on everything and decided to ghost everyone. Dude was like ‘lmao, y’all thought I was gonna stay. Nope, imma go fill the Zhou family with negative energy and waste 5 years of my life cuz my dead mother told me to marry a female and make her and my brother happy. I believe he’s crippled now, but I told his boyfriend he’s his problem now, and also I don’t wanna see him be happy while I’m miserable so good luck to him, his sadness for his mother dying, his brother ghosting him, and his broken legs. I’m out. #peace
Speaking of, my fellow females and males, dafug is with fighting for a man who doesn’t want you? Sister knew brother Xiao Chen didn’t want her, and she still married him. Some love is truly nonsense when all is said and done. Then of course, after disturbing us with her nonsense, she went and re-marry.
THEN after all that! All that! Yi Chen went and take a bullet for Lu Feng! Hahahhaha, Child! Is you alright, Bob? Lu Feng messed him up so much, I’m convinced he developed Stockholm syndrome. And then Lu Feng… hahahha were we supposed to feel bad for him at the hospital scene with the dumplings, cuz my arse was chewing my popcorn and goin ‘my friend, my friend, give it a rest, I am tired.’ I kept waiting for the police to show up and haul his arse away. Also why wasn’t anyone arrested or even charged in that?
And when he woke up and said his name and light appeared in the room. Ew, I wanted to throw up my popcorn, cuz aint no effing way the Lu Feng of that time was the light in anyone’s life. I won’t even say he was a candle, mfker was a flickering, dying firefly at best, couldn’t light shit.
The parents: Eff them both. At least the father had the decency to die in anger. The mother ruined lives and said ‘I’m sorry’ like that would fix anything.
The Second couple: Was the brother dude in love with Lu Feng at some point or another? His love for his brother was as cheap as my auntie’s church wig. Like, what the eff was he trying to achieve with telling the boy he was in love with to date his heartbroken brother… who is completely broken because he deleted a message that might have spared him some pain?
Who was that supposed to help, ho? And that houseplant, he said yes, knowing full well he didn’t like Yi Chen. Sure, he was doing it for someone he loves, but why would you hurt someone like that? Yes, I disliked that brother, still, he was there for Yi Chen, so I guess... he cares and like, his shoulders are nice... still.
And were those stairs not long enough or what? Hmph! Can’t even trust stairs anymore. ‘Hey, Lu Feng, next time try the wall of China.’ Those stairs would have done the job. At first I was like, Damn Yi Chen really exorcized his brother out of his life, but then I was like, I too would have deleted my life from his existence, cuz he was obnoxious when he wasn’t rolling down the stairs, now, he’d be insufferable.
FINALE
I'll be honest, not sure what to feel about the finale. On one hand, sure sad, on the other, they built those bridges themselves and now have to live with the circumstances. Like, Lu Feng went and got himself a titled illness and everything. Then he needed curing, so cue the sad montage. Then, afterwards, he was walking around all brooding, looking depressed, and like he's seconds away from calling it quits. The life in him was just gone. And for Yi Chen, trying to save him borrowed money from his brother (where he got it?) to get house. Sure, but what was the point, Lu Feng was in rehab, and couldn't use the house anyway.
Either way, they both ended up, both broken, healing, and finding a space in between to be happy. I guess, that worked for them, not me though, would have left back in the beginning episode when that dude who shoved me in the school yard started making googly eyes at me.
I wasn’t heartless enough not to feel bad for Lu Feng, but I was heartless enough to go. This is what you get for being in love. Next time, die and come back and be that in love again. Fool!
Any who, all in all, good watch, raised my blood pressure, but that's what these dramas are about, to get us talking. Recommend for anyone interested in black flags. Dude might just be in the same family as Hua Yong and Xiao Fan. Looking forward to more for the actors, their chemistry and acting was very good.
And just for this drama, if I ever meet someone and they go: ‘Long time no see’ imma throw salt over my shoulders and at them… those words started all this, and my arse don’t want none of that. God forbid!
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Alcohol Slump
I enjoyed parts of this show for sure especially the first half and with being a medical student myself, I was really excited by this show. But it’s become a bit repetitive, slow and they drink alcohol more than they talk about doctor stuff now. I know in many kdramas they drink lots and it can be funny, but it’s multiple times an episode, the characters are just alcoholics and it’s a bit tiring - so I’m looking forward to finishing this kdrama despite really enjoying certain parts of it!Was this review helpful to you?
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another short drama that deserves to be full lenght
I’m actually fascinated by this drama, because I did NOT expect that plot twist 🫨🫨 First of all, the acting is actually insane??? like the villain is actually so scary, he’s a real psycho and the actor executed that role sooo well it’s unbelievable 🥴 Don’t let me get started on the main characters’ chemistry 😩 Their kiss scenes are actually electric, I felt goosebumps, not even kidding 😫 The plot is a bit messy, but I blame the duration of the episodes. It would’ve been better for this drama to be full length. 24 full length episodes would’ve suited this plot. Nevertheless, I really recommend watching this because I personally was hooked since episode 1 and binge watched this 🤩Was this review helpful to you?
Charming enough to enjoy, inconsistent enough to notice
A gentle, undemanding first-love romance that works best when it stops trying to be more than that. The campus atmosphere is pleasant, the central relationship develops with a sweetness that doesn't need to manufacture conflict to hold your attention, and Yu Lei and Chen Ke have a dynamic that I found easy to spend time with — the jealousy, the small gestures, the gradual shift from uncertainty to something more settled. For what it is, it mostly delivers.The cracks show in the details. A snow scene that aimed for romantic and landed somewhere closer to unintentionally comic — genuinely too many snowballs in too many hair. And the recurring use of "friends can hug" and "friends can kiss" as cover for feelings that are obviously already well past friendship wore thin fairly quickly. I understand the intent, but when the subtext is that legible, the text starts to feel constructed rather than natural.
The secondary characters are where the series loses the most ground. Underdeveloped subplots, a second lead whose shift arrives without sufficient buildup, and a character whose emotional breakdown lands disconnected from everything that preceded it because the series never properly laid the groundwork. These are structural issues that affect the overall flow even when the central romance is working.
The core of the series — Yu Lei and Chen Ke finding their way to each other — is warm enough to make the rest forgivable. Just don't come in expecting consistency.
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is it safe to say Kdrama is back?
There is something so intensely cathartic about a plot where a completely broken educational system gets a radical, no-nonsense reboot. Watching a secret government task force get a literal license to use extreme physical force and savage psychological warfare against untouchable bullies and entitled parents gave me pure adrenaline. It taps perfectly into that real-world frustration we all feel when the rules fail to protect the innocent, turning heavy topics like cyberbullying and institutional corruption into these deeply satisfying, action-packed takedowns. Every single episode had me completely hooked and my heart crushed every time.It’s that perfect, painful mix where one minute you’re cheering because a ruthless bully is finally getting what's coming to them, and the next you’re a sobbing mess looking at the deep emotional scars left behind. Best kdrama this year.
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It's really does hold its title, Queen of tears.
Queen of tears" nah I would say it is "King of tears" for me , I was randomly searching for enemy to lover K-dramas after watching "My demon" & "Business proposal", then I remember my friend have suggested me this before then I just clicked the play button but omg, who knew it's gonna be that addictive.When I started the series I thought it's story about just married couple who doesn't go along with each other. I tried skip the series but then when I saw "Hae-in" in the frame , she was really beautiful, no wonder "Hyun-woo" fell for her . I guess she is the reason I stayed to watch the show, but tbh Hae-in really ate her roll she did a great job and so flawless at that.
I don't fully remember, is it in EP 2 or 3....? but, the moment it's started to tear me up , I could not stop crying, I started to get scared of watching this in front of my family, what if I accidentally cried..? If they see me cried.? it's was really going to be a disaster.
*sigh* I hardly remember when the last time I cried, the reason I cried, it was like crying didn't existed for me , why would I even cry ..? I think I never found a reason behind it.
I have never watched any show that have made feel that emotional after Attack on Titan, I've just ended the series and my eyes are still yet to dry..
I have never thought love can be this beautiful, and a Romance show would make me feel that way , I have never liked Romance genre cause it's hangs you around all the time and don't give any reason behind it , but this show changed mind and of course I'm giving it 10/10 .
If you're getting an idea that this is a sad emotional romance then You've been greatly mistaken, cause the happy moments gonna make you tear up the most. And and and the music.... Omg that fit perfectly with every scene, it still now keep playing in my head... I know this post is getting long but I definitely need to say this, "Eun sung" you're literally a piece of shyt , well what can I expect from a son of a b!tch.
*Sigh*Anyway,I wonder where I gonna find this kind of love, is that kind of love do really exist..? That's the question I'm gonna ask myself every night I guess.
I really want to thank you for suggesting me this series, yes you're the only person who suggested me that , Thank You.
*Sigh* The opening music is still playing in my head...
🎶As long as you stay with me ,
Giving you all my heart
Giving you all my love,
As long as you stay with me🎶
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DAMN this was so good
first of all guys we had such a beautiful journey finishing this series cause we waited for 3 years im gonna re-watch it soon!!! and lattekim, there chemistry was so good and kim really served face card here i have cried for what episode 11 and 12 most the scenes where phop was yearning for klao damn this is series was everything and There nc scenes they were so good I almost died watching that I love how they didn't rushed the ending and it was smooth.if you are thinking if you should watch it or not we'll it's slow burn so if you don't like that you can skip but I would not recommend it cause that slow burn will definitely pay off after episode 7 and phop is such is cutie and green flag you shouldn't miss that so give it a try.
(AND OF COURSE WHOEVER PUT GLASSES ON NET I LOVE YOU PLEASE MARRY ME)
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Missed the impact created in the previous installment..
To fulfill Shi Yi's last wish, the one she made before committing suicide in her previous life, the writer is back with a modern-day plot to give her a satisfying closure with Chen Zhousheng, though this time Chen is his given name.A thousand years have passed since that tragedy. The landscape has changed. This is a free world, so the approach towards romance has changed too. No oaths, no promises standing in their way anymore.
Yet, despite all the conditions supporting their love story, it still felt flat and soggy.
The very impact of the star-crossed lovers' reunion is missing. I mean, their first meeting could have been so much better than Shi Yi simply calling out his name and asking for his email address at the airport.
I was extremely disappointed to see that CZS had no memory of his past life. I mean, why? Wasn't he equally involved? Him not carrying those memories made it feel as if his attachment to Shi Yi wasn't as strong as the writer had suggested in the previous part.
Imagine crying for two hours straight while watching their tragic love story, only to click on the next installment and find out that the ML has no memory of their past together, neither in the first episode nor in the last. It felt almost like betrayal.
And to make things worse, they added family politics BS and other filler plots that felt too superficial. Sure, the stepmother's involvement in the ML's private life was more annoying than his oath in his previous life.
They jumped into the marriage segment pretty quickly, which was predictable because this man pretty much existed to marry Shi Yi and fulfill her wish. But his obsession with getting tailored dresses made for the FL for every occasion felt repetitive and boring. Like, can't you think of something more magical for lovers reuniting after a thousand years?
I finished this show solely because of my love and respect for Bai Lu.
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This drama should be titled: Immortal samSNORA/ immortal samSORRY/ immortal samSLUMBER~~
The second part picks up exactly where Part 1 left off.Now, considering how painful the first season became towards the end, I went into this one carrying a tiny spark of hope. Maybe this part would address some of my grievances. Maybe the pacing would improve. Maybe the characters would finally start using the cranial and magical powers a little.
Maybe.
But none of that happened.
In fact, somehow, this season managed to be even messier and less rewarding.
One thing I did appreciate was YY. Even after regaining his memories, he continues to acknowledge his feelings for YD. No unnecessary amnesia drama, no "I must deny my feelings cause I have to save the world " BS*. He knows whom he loves, and he's determined to make things right. He's even ready to renounce his godhood and leave everything behind for his beloved.
Sounds romantic, doesn't it?
Well...
The execution was about as exciting as watching paint dry.
Bro, you are a literal Heavenly God.
A GOD.
Why are you standing there looking mildly concerned while the villain casually destroys evidence right in front of you?
Do something!
Shoot lightning.
Freeze time.
Throw a mountain.
Pull out some ancient divine technique hidden in your sleeve.
Anything.
Instead, his entire strategy seems to be:
1. Arrive.
2. Look worried.
3. Say, "This can't continue."
4. Continue letting it continue.
At some point I stopped feeling frustrated, His approach is so passive that i ...🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱.
So...I dropped it at Episode 10. I simply couldn't do it anymore. Apparently Life is short. My watchlist is long. Besides, I already know how this is going to end. ML and FL die in the final episode so there is exactly nothing to look forward to.
So yes, I'm stepping off this train.
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