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Duang is a respectful puppy
So much times where I imagine Duang really had a tail and puppy ears, but well if he did it will be shaking uncontrollably every time Qin is around. While Qin is clearly a black cat, but if he had a tail, his tail will gently slap Duang everytime he is around even though he's acting all cold and nonchalant. Boi has been interested early in the plot but just too cool to admit it lmao. The chemistry is AMAZING, although at the start it icks me on how Duang is very cutesy but apparently it's because he's the youngest at home hahah. The stark contrast between his cutesy acting and his serious side also makes it even heart-racing. The story is funny too and I've been giggling throughout the series.Another thing is that, domundi is REALLY good with bed scenes hahaha it's crazy how good and well crafted it is (they really had a thing on combining the scene timing with the music and it's just UGH chef's kiss). I also love the tension and build up. It's just sooo natural! And the way that Duang is consistent about teasing with the skinskip, but he is VERY respectful with Qin's boundaries and it's just beautiful to see. Qin is moving in a very cat like pace and it's just great to see that despite being silly Duang actually pays attention and respects Qin's consent. He didn't just cross the boundaries and pretend that he's just playing around (with his character I kinda thought he would do that), Duang really takes it step by step, slowly making his way into Qin's heart.
I love Duang's chemistry with his friends but it's just confusing how they keep on appearing out of nowhere on Duang's daily activities hahahahah. Maybe need a better character placement because it makes it unnatural, but hey! The plot is great!
I haven't finished this one yet but it is INCREDIBLE.
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Middle-aged Zhao is determined to marry. Since skinny women aren’t interested in him, he’s turned his sights on plump women in hopes that he will find someone to keep him warm and satisfied. “Big Mom” agrees to marry him though she wants a 50,000 yuan/$7400 wedding to which Zhao agrees. The problem being he is stone cold broke. Friends he has borrowed money from previously are sympathetic, even though this is his 18th attempt at marriage, but don’t have the cash to loan. Big Mom has a blind stepdaughter she treats as a servant and asks Zhao to put her to work at his Happy Times Hotel. The hotel is actually an abandoned bus he and a friend cleaned up in the park to rent out to couples needing privacy. When that financial venture goes awry, he’s forced to manufacture a job for Wu Ying to keep up the illusion he has money so that he can marry her stepmother.
The first thirty minutes were a bit of a slog for me, but picked up when Zhao and Wu Ying ended up forced together. I was afraid they’d go for an inappropriate geezer romance. Thankfully, the duo took on more of a wholesome father-daughter vibe. Though someone needed to buy that girl a robe. Zhao was a good man at heart who bent the truth often in order to try and get ahead. His friends who were also financially challenged and a little peculiar accepted him as he was. The group of lovable losers came to like Wu Ying and did what they could to help her knowing their scam setup would be short lived at best. Big Mama, an expert in consumption, and her overly entitled son, were the annoying villains in this farce. Her selfishness and greed only highlighted Zhao’s desperation for a companion.
This odd, offbeat comedy had its humorous moments and others that fell flat. What was revealed as the story progressed were people capable of genuine kindness and friendship. Zhao and Wu Ying desired the best for each other even if they knew that their lives would be filled with hardship. Happy Times came all too briefly and usually occurred in the presence of loving friends, the gift that requires no wealth. Not one of Zhang Yi Mou’s stronger films, but still enjoyable.
9 May 2026
Housekeeping Note: My 1400th film
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66% treasure
bruh another fucked up drama, 30 episodes were great, then went downhill crazySPOILERS
they just kill the kindest soul, most evil characters get redemptions and female lead was acting crazy for 15 episodes, she just broke up with male lead after few days and started running away, then send him message through some shitty pillow and they just reconcile like that? after everything he done pillow worked? I know pregnancy can cause character changes but that shit was 180 degrees
Also - as the child was from sperm bank we are still not sure if that his child or what, as they were hinting to that all drama...
just give us blood check after child is born, as I can respect love for single mother of not your child but if the story progression is pointing to that then it's just cuckolding viewers...
Just frustration left...
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a MUST watch series
Unlike ordinary Thai dramas especially in the GLs category. Excellent caliber of acting, cinematography and storyline. A must watch series of the year. The plot twists and turns are excellent, very unexpected and keep viewers seated and unmoved. One of the best (GL) series ever produced. A must watch!Was this review helpful to you?
Short and Simple
Honestly, I feel like the overall score is a bit high, but for a short drama like this, it fits. If you're looking for a simple pick-me-up show, this could be for you. If you're looking for a new show that has more than a simple love story, then this is not for you.Pros:
- Pretty good acting
- The whole cast is all visuals
- Good kiss scenes
- Simple chemistry
- Supportive sister and friend
- Friend specified what he meant from the dialogue
- Simple dialogue and some fun scenes
- Music was simple yet lighthearted. Fit pretty well with the scenes
Cons:
- Very short episodes
- Chang In sometimes smiles after dialogue, so it sometimes breaks the illusion/ doesn't fit the dialogue
- Subs had an error with ages, once saying Su Hyeon was 20. Made it confusing when they later said different ages (plus would've been a whole different story if Eun Ho was 15!)
- Not sure if this was a website error, but a part of one episode had no audio for a minute?
- Some beginning scenes were a little lackluster with acting, but later in the story, it got better
- Did I mention very short episodes?
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No big actions, but nuances that touches your hearts
This is not your typical polices investigating cases after cases. Main plot is to solve the disappearance of father and daughter duo, but along the way, it shows relationships among senior and junior in the police station, father and daughter after a divorce, neighbors and colleagues and all in the community. It’s such a touching drama yet at the same time, making us keep guessing who are the murderers.The best part for me is how good Dylan looks without make up, presenting himself bare-faced in current drama scenes where heavy make up are a norm. His micro expressions are so on point that I can’t see Dylan in Ran Fangxu. A totally new respect to this actor for his talent and skills.
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Good show with an unremarkable storyline and one annoying minor character
Personally, I first watched this show back in 2003 and re watched it again last year.The real reason I watched this show is not because of Lawrence Ng and Ada Choi but for Edde Kwan and Gigi Lai. Their first formal on-screen collaboration was The Link back in 1993 that also stars Ada Choi. With that TVB drama 'The Link, Eddie Kwan and Gigi Lai became my Favorite on-screen couple.
As I said, pretty good show except for one thing or one minor character that ruined this show for me- Joey Chai.
Yes, that rich girl who fancied Ken, Eddie Kwan 's character. While she is not an evil person, I find her aggravatingly annoying, childish and pathetic.
In Episode 7, she cancelled a work meeting for Ken without his consent just so he can go to the UK with her. It is so obvious that Eddie is just not into her and only pursued her under Amy's influence. Honestly, is this Joey really that clueless??? Joey just gets on my nerves no end- she is kind of 'man-crazy' and shameless. If I were Ken, I won't fall for her either.
Like I said, Eddie and Gigi is my favorite couple and I really resented that this rich girl Joey Chai just got involved with Ken.
Whenever Joey 's scenes with Ken are screened, I just skip over. Hurts my eyes.
The producers also killed off Amy at the end, which leaves the possibility of Eddie marrying this Joey Chai after his jail term is completed (Amy, Gigi 's character had tried to frame him for murder of someone, and he had killed Amy in rage). I wished Amy had repented of her evil deeds and accepted ken 's love. I just didn't want Ken to end up with that Joey due to my intense dislike for this character. Thumbs down. Should have killed Joey Chai off instead.
Honestly, the actress playing Joey Chai is not even on the list of casts for this platform., which I suppose is a good thing. Not going to name her but in terms of looks, she is far from beautiful and is certainly no match for Gigi 's beauty and fame. And Eddie Kwan is too handsome for this small-time actress playing Joey. Yuck.
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Deep yet Shallow
Fittingly for a drama called The Water, it was rocky seas, smooth tides, and then back to whitecaps galore, before, finally, the storm passed.How many more water references can I make? Lol.
Okay, to really get into my thoughts: I admired the overall maturity present here, particularly when it came to the business aspect. The hotel empire wasn't simply a backdrop for the FLs' romance. It wasn't just a major source of conflict, but running it took front and center stage, from front desk employees having to maintain a standard appearance and dealing with guests, to having meetings to arrange partnerships and public promotion events.
I found myself invested in Nam and Lada's efforts at work and found their romance to be a needed shake-up for both of them after having to deal with such high pressure/expectations. I loved seeing the normally serious and composed Nam awkward and shy, and the normally high-energy and talkative Lada torn and tongue-tied. They were truly sweet together.
I even found the deception plot to have a lot more depth than I expected.
But . . .
Compared to The Earth (it's impossible not to compare them), which, if I take my rose-colored glasses off, I can acknowledge had its problems, I think The Water failed to deal with its serious/traumatic topics well, let alone achieve a romance so dazzling you'd be blind to it. When the finale came, I found myself feeling a bit bitter about it, to say the least. Yes, everyone was happy, but could/should a pretty bow really be tied on it after everything, and should EVERYONE have been so at peace after such severe manipulation and abuse? I would argue no!
I had many a good giggle and was entertained but not blissfully charmed. That's the best I can put it, I think.
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GAH SEASON TWO EVEN BETTER but... GORIER T_T
Honestly, action was INSANE; you can tell EVERYONE put so much work into the scenes...Absolutely superb acting just as the first season!!
Every episode is extremely INTENSE - so if you cannot take gore or intensity in terms of physically / mentally... it might not be for you~
Storyline has a lot of surprises! Good ones and not so good ones but another roller coaster of a ride!!
Honestly, really appreciated how season 2 connected with season 1, with the plot, memories, and characters; it really felt like one drama continued~
I cannot believe how the perfectly picked each of the cast members...
I think the ONLY thing I had a small wish for change was sort of perhaps building up the villains? Like S1 was great because the mother just happened to be intertangled... but S2 was just sort of extremely - just a straight up hateful evil dude?? haha
Totally still would recommend as it was still an insanely good watch!
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10/10
Very good drama Dylan Wang is one of the best Chinese actor rn and he look very beautifulllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllleushshshshshhahshahahahahauahauahhahahsznznsjsjsjjajajajajajajajjajajajajajajajajjajajauwuwuahahhajajajajajajajjajajajajajajajajajjajajajajajajajjajajajajajjajajajajauuauwuwuHahahahajjajajajaajauuauauauauauauajjaajjajajajajajajajuwuwuquauBahahahajauauauauaujajajajajajajajauquwuauauauauauauauuaauuauauauauauauauauauuauauauauauauauauauuauauauaiaiaiaiaiiaiaiaiaiaiaiaiiaiaiaiaiauaiaiauiaiaiauaiauauauuauauauauauauauiaiaiaiiaiaiaiaiaiaiiaiaiaiaiaiiaauaiaiauauauuauajajajajajauauiaiaiaiaiaiaiauaiiaiaiauauauauauiaauuauauuauauauauauauuauàwwuauUJjajaja27272727shajauajjaajajjaWas this review helpful to you?
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