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it's good series.

so far it's good I'm not complaining about the storyline it's mature enough for me. I love the acting. the The partnership is okay too with this series. I would rewatch it it's on my list of BL's too rewatch and that list is very small it's not that many I would rewatch but this may it on my list. can't wait for the next episode to play out. I'm really enjoying the series and the way the storyline is going. and the actors are doing an incredible job. so I will be continuing to watch this series it will not be dropped by me. me not dropping it change really fast we going removing scenes I'm done.

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If I was told, I could either jump on a pool filled with fish or rewatch this again, I would jump.

You just have to shut your brain while watching this. It hurts my mind and personally offended me. The only thing I like here is the chemistry. The story was not it.

I'm sure if this happens in real life, they would not even last a month. Tharn literally sexually assaulted a man with trauma of being sexually assaulted. Type was an asshole and I kind of get it but I don't condone any of his behavior.

And what's with the antagonist ending? Am I supposed to feel sympathy for him after what he had done? He literally should be in jail for doing something like that, especially, to someone that look like a minor plus other things he did. And I feel kind of weird with Tar and his brother relationship.

I personally like that Type was able to talk to his friend. I see the chemistry between the characters and I like it especially when Tharn literally kneels and beg to Type. Great plot twist though, at that time I really didn't expect it. I was shocked.

It's kinda hard to rewatch the whole show but I would probably watch some parts of it again. It was good back in pandemic, i guess since the bar in low but rewatching it physically pains me. Some scene is good if you don't know the context, maybe stick to watching Tiktok edits on this one.

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Quantum Leap of Ancient China

Watching this show, I couldn't help but be reminded of the old Quantum Leap show where the main character leaps backwards in time to try to right the wrongs of the past and change the future. This show basically has the same premise except that the ML character leaps back in time along the same timeline and further back in time each time. This was rather unique, but not something that I think worked out that well and likely was the weakest part of the show. It just felt like you were reading the last chapter of the book before you had started the first. In many ways, the rest of the show was ruined for me by knowing what the eventual outcome was going to be. The writers tacked on an ending after the "ending," but it felt underwhelming and not very satisfying. I will say that I really enjoyed both the FL and the ML, especially the FL. She did a good job acting multiple different ages throughout the show's episodes. This is a short series with only 14 half hour episodes, so things move along quickly. Overall, an enjoyable series, but I just wish that they had not tried so hard to be unique with their backwards time jumping plot.

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Girl, the man actually bark. Show so good, it's my new personality for a week.

Honestly, for me, the whole show is so good. If you want something refreshing and light BL, I would watch it.

The show itself is good, the pacing is nice and the cinematography is also amazing. It comedic, light, cute and just something you can watch if you want to enjoy and relax. Uncut version is available in Youtube if you are watching it with someone and if you like nc scene uncut version is also available. Each pairing has their own story though I would like to see more of them, like their story also. I love everything about this series.

The casting is perfect, honestly, I think Duang is just Tee. Puppy top who actually bark and pretty bot who knows his worth. Duang spoil Qin so much and their dynamic is really cute and sweet. Their friendship is also so nice like I also want that kind of friendship. They got each others back and always look out for each other. The warriors [Duang's friends] is just dumb, dumber, and dumbest in a nutshell. Love their dynamic so much. I also like how their conflict and misunderstanding are solved easily. Jealous Duang is so narak. I love them so much.

The music and sound effect of this show is top tier, until now I can't stop replaying it in my head. 'Pip, pip, pip, Qiiin, Tee, Tee, Tee, Duuaang'. Honestly, sound effect are so cute and the music, is top tier. I especially like the performance of Qin and Duang together.

If you want to watch it, expect to be cringe like a lot, get second-hand embarrassment, laugh, giggle, and fall in love. I would definitely rewatch it again.

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Everyone is going through something, it's okay to feel.

I rarely write reviews for any media I consume, but watching this drama pushed me to write one. Firstly, I would like to give a huge bow to the writers. What a beautifully done piece. It made me feel so many things. The director and actors seemed to perfectly understand what the project was and what it was meant to convey. I'm personally going through a lot right now, and watching this drama made me sit with all the emotions I was feeling and work through them along with the characters. The struggle depicted in this drama is so relatable; it hits very close to home. I do not know how to write a proper review, but I would like to urge everyone who comes across this drama to give it a watch. You won't be disheartened and will take away something or the other from the story.

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Best Actor: Yoon Kyesang!!

I’m writing this because I want to praise and express my feelings about Yoon Kyesang’s acting in this drama.

I really found this kdrama really fun to watch especially for his acting skills! Wowww!!! I really can’t imagine another actor playing Ju Garam! I really loved the way he portrayed the character, I think we know it’s definitely not a easy character to play, specially for the behind story of Ju Garam but Yoon Kyesang really knew the right way to play him. I was able to fully empathize with Ju Garam😭 (idk maybe it was because I tend to get really involved in the story😥)

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A Perfect Match with Unforgettable Chemistry

I honestly don't want this series to end. Every episode makes me fall in love with Mie and Aya even more. Their chemistry is so natural, beautiful, and heartfelt that sometimes it feels incredibly real. They have brought so much warmth, happiness, and emotion to this story.
Mie and Aya are truly one of the most special pairings I've ever watched. Their acting, expressions, and the way they look at each other make every scene unforgettable. I sincerely hope they get another project together, and hopefully an even longer series, because I am not ready to say goodbye to them yet.
Thank you for giving us such a beautiful journey. No matter what happens next, I will always support and cheer for both of you. Please keep shining and achieving new milestones together. ❤️✨
#MieAya #LoveBeyondDreams #MieAyaForever #SupportMieAya #ThaiGL #GLSeries #ForHerAgain #LoveBeyondDreamsEP6

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Please consider spoilers here. English isn’t my first language, so I’m sorry for the mistakes.

Please consider spoilers here. English isn’t my first language, so I’m sorry for the mistakes.
I can only speak about the first four episodes, but this drama is already gripping enough. I'm glued to the screen.
-Music
Every song comes at the right moment and sounds like it is needed for its scene. The main OST is a masterpiece.
-Locations
Everyone has already said it, but I repeat, it's astonishing. Especially when you realize the connection of locations to the plot.
Example: the scene on the bridge, where after Qing Lang's conversation with Shi Yuhao, the camera goes down and shows lifeless trees, as a sign that there are no emotions in the relationship between these two. And in the next scene, Qing Lang and Chang Yang are surrounded by picturesque landscape, as are their feelings for each other
-Dialogues

Maybe because of the last bl dramas I have watched where the logic in the dialogues flew into the stratosphere or there was no important information in them, here I understand how the dialogues work and what their meaning is.
 For example, there is an axiom that without an understandable TT, you won’t get a clear respond. And when Qing Lang asks Chang Yang the same question over and over "Do you like men?" Chang Yang сan't answer, because the question is about some random people, not about Qing Lang. Its Brilliant
- Acting
They made me believe them, and that's all that needs to be said.
- Kissing scenes and ets

I share how the actors play regular scenes and intimate scenes, especially kissing.  
 In this drama, the kissing scenes are good, I’d say, not just good.
 There’re no unnecessary gestures display, kisses with barely touching lips or affection, and no needless camera moves.
 
P.S. Thanks to everyone who worked on this project.

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AAAANGGGGSTTTTTT

Dearly beloved readers, my drama slump has been unreal and only recently rescued from the brink of starvation and revitalized with the recent kdrama, doctor on the edge, and, you guessed it, NEVER. ENDING. SUMMER. Zhou Keyu, what a stud. Bao Shangen, what a beauty. Chemistry, exploding, obviously.

Only 4 episodes are out and I am SO HOOKED. So this story follows high school students Zhou Wan and Lu Xi Xiao. Zhou Wan is a strong academic student who’s proper and obedient, definition of a good girl who has never gotten in trouble. But as you continue to learn about her, she hides a lot of burden and is left with a huge responsibility of taking care of her sickly grandma. She’s kind to those close to her, and those who aren’t may find her a bit cold, and that’s exactly the side you don’t want to mess with because she can be scheming and manipulative when she needs to. Lu Xi Xiao on the other hand is very early on classified as the school bad boy. He rides a motorcycle, skips classes, doesn’t study, and simply doesn’t care about school. Growing up with neglect from his parental figures, hes essentially given up on caring because no one else would care anyways! Both struggle with their own family issues, and due to an unexpected twist of Zhou Wan’s mom (who abandoned her as a child btw) being Lu Xi Xiao’s supposed stepmom, she decides to get closer to him to get closer to her mom (what she’s plotting, I guess we’ll find out!). She ends up tutoring him as he’s getting ready to study abroad and they have almost daily meetups at their secret study spot (inside a dome of wooden tables and desks in an abandoned swimming pool, super romantic I know). The issue doesn’t become how she can fool Lu Xi Xiao, but how she can continue bringing herself to fool him, because this guy is not who she imagined at all. Well, who knew what a romantic he is. They’re so cutesy, he’s super falling in love, and she’s super denying her feelings because she only sees their interactions as her using him.

Within these first 4 episodes, we already see that there’s a period of separation 10 years from their high school days. 10 years later, they’ve got some bad blood between them, although it’s mostly one sided from Lu Xi Xiao. Not sure how many episodes it will take for the transition to the adult half of their story, but they’ve done so well so far with the pacing and the storytelling that I have high hopes. I know it might not feel angsty right now, but the build up to their fall out is killing ne and I know it’ll hurt bad, but I can’t stress how excited I am for this angst. He’s mad at her and she feels super guilty towards him, will they or won’t they??? Let’s not forget he’s gonna be a loser in love and with how he’s acting now, he definitely can’t forget his feelings for her. And to those of you crying wolf on the incest, literally what incest? This woman is probably his dad’s girlfriend, his actual mom’s dead, and they never grew up as siblings (jab at speed and love, sue me), legit no blood relations so rest assured friends.. anyways, love em already, give this a chance!

music chefs kiss btw

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Resolving the Destructive & Never-ending Family Affairs | A Masterclass in Writer Manipulation 101

"Everything in the world that repels each other can live in harmony too. If you want to find an antidote, you must go to the place where the poison grows." - Wang Youheng

NOTE: This is the longest review I've written since I started leaving reviews here on MDL. I poured my all into this. Phew! Haha!

For the record, I just wanted to say that it was quite a challenge to watch this show, particularly the opening arc and the climax. That being said, to maintain a logical order, I will address the opening arc first, followed by the upsetting and tiring repetition in the plot, and conclude with my thoughts on the climax, denouement, and ending combined.

Although the story opened strongly—successfully introducing the main leads, the dynamics of the Lian household, and the series' "game" mechanics—the narrative stumbled by dedicating nearly half its time to the ML's (Shen Nuo) solo missions. To me, this prematurely derailed what could have been an excellent foundation for the leads' chemistry. Given the title and theme, the writers should have allowed him to assimilate into farm and family life first, establishing his role within the household and the story while forming a genuine connection with the female lead. Instead, he acted entirely on his own whims to fulfill his mission, even resorting to clever tricks—like manipulating the children—to avoid his chores. While some viewers might find this entertaining, I found it to be plain laziness. Truly annoying! Furthermore, this narrative choice introduced a host of other issues into the plot.

• First, the farm theme of the story wasn't fully highlighted because the ML's side quests tended to always steal half the screen time of each episode.

• Second, the story's focus was split into two parts: the chaos within the Lian household, and whatever mission Shen Nuo was doing. It felt like I was watching two different shows in one drama because his mission simply did not align with the current plot.

• Third, it became extra hard to connect with and attach myself to the ML because he himself felt detached and distant. He was always preoccupied with his mission and frequently half-assed his farm work, which made him annoying to watch.

• Fourth, the chemistry between the leads became hard to establish and invest in because he simply wasn't putting in the energy to begin with. I read the synopsis, so I was aware that he was written as a mysterious, tsundere character, but dang, his character was assassinated early in the story because aside from the fact that his aura didn't exude chemistry, his actions didn't show it either. What's worse was how he used the female lead (Lian Man'er) to toy with the 2nd male lead's (Wang Youheng) feelings to make him jealous.

This is exactly why, during the first 10 episodes of the show, viewing them as the "supposed" main leads became challenging, simply because the male lead failed to bring any romantic energy to the table. To make matters worse, the story slowly fumbled and grew increasingly frustrating as it progressed, due to the never-ending treachery and backstabbing occurrences within the Lian household. This exhausting cycle brings me to the next point of my review.

Honestly, I don't know whether to feel relieved that I can finally vent about the Lian family plotline, or furious because I have to relive the sheer amount of frustration and anger I accumulated while watching it. *Sighs*

The proverb "charity begins at home" serves as a powerful reminder that a person's upbringing and moral foundation depend entirely on their home life. When parents instill strong values early on, children possess a steadfast moral compass to ground them, no matter how chaotic or challenging the real world becomes. Unfortunately, this vital moral grounding was entirely absent within the Lian household—with the sole exception of Lian Shouxin, the youngest son, and his family (the 3rd branch in the Lian Household).

At first, I felt really proud of Lian Man'er when she said she had no problem dealing with all the family issues in the game. I figured she must have been so used to dealing with them in the real world, given that she also comes from a broken family. However, learning how intense and severe the situation actually was within the Lian household made me feel sad and full of pity for her instead. Imagine dealing with a hundredfold version of the family issues you have back in the real world. Just how excruciating and suffocating must it have been for her? Not to mention, the same "taking advantage of and scheming against one another" plot kept happening like a broken record. What a traumatic experience she suffered. 😭

Right off the bat, let me declare that this is the most chaotically dysfunctional household I have ever encountered in C-dramaland. They are a family that never prays together, yet desperately tries to stick together—a supposed family that isn't "family-ing" at all.

I know this might sound like an exaggeration, but I completely lost hope in this entire "family" thing they were so frantically trying to establish right before the show reached its first half. Whenever I expected that they had finally learned their lessons and would, for the love of God, change, I would then be shocked in the next episode by how well-prepared they were to stab one another in the back once again. It was endless—an infinite loop of events that kept happening over and over and over again. It dragged both the plot and the Lian family down into the mud, completely beyond salvation. They were a true disappointment!

This is precisely why the "family splitting" arc is my absolute favorite plotline. First, it brought the immense relief of finally escaping the pointless, childish rivalry of the Lian household. Second, it introduced Lian Man'er’s maternal side—the Zhang family—who were such an awesome bunch of people. They are the true definition of what a family should be.

However, everything felt short-lived after they successfully split from the family, because even though they were finally divided and living their own lives, the Lian household still never failed to create trouble for them out of mere spite and jealousy. They were unstoppable! Despite being given countless chances, they still managed to fuck up by repeating the same mistakes every single time. Gosh! Which is why I was extremely disgusted by how hard the story tried to redeem the unredeemable, immoral Lian household. Can't the writers just give up on them? I know they wanted to embody the core value of "staying together through thick and thin," but the more I watched this drama's repetitive plot sequence, the more my patience wore thin. And as it continued, it arrived at a point where I was on the brink of snapping. Grr!

This raises the question: Just how much lower can her paternal family drag her down?

Furthermore, just when I thought we were only dealing with Lian Man'er's grandmother, uncles, and their wives, here comes her equally, if not more, vile cousin named Lian Hua'er. She was a shameless, ungrateful, hypocritical, and totally two-faced bitch! Lian Man'er should have never rescued her from that ghost marriage/widow-burning wedding. Thinking about it, she was practically involved in, if not the mastermind behind, 90% of the ordeals the main leads faced. Without her, we could have enjoyed a much lighter and more entertaining show. I was even overjoyed when she was married off, thinking that we were finally getting rid of one vile schemer in the family. Little did I know, her reach knew no bounds as she became even more wicked after she finally obtained wealth.

It was truly sickening to watch the script scramble to whitewash and trivialize the family's atrocious acts. The writers constantly tried to suggest these people possessed some hidden conscience—even after they had inflicted catastrophic, irreparable damage without showing an ounce of genuine remorse. It was incredibly frustrating; I could practically combust just thinking about it. A toxic crab mentality is what ultimately poisoned and destroyed this family from within. No matter how hard the story tried to manufacture unearned harmony at the end, I just will not buy it. NEVER.

Finally, looking at the last three episodes—the combination of climax, resolution, and ending—I am left with nothing but aggravating fury. Where do I even begin?

The last three episodes (Episodes 24–26) are where I truly lost every single ounce of patience I had stored up for this drama—especially during the climax. The number of times I was baffled and infuriated by how utterly careless and indecisive the FL (Lian Man'er) suddenly became is beyond my mental capacity. Considering that she was in high-risk situations, shouldn't she have been more cautious? Most of the dangers she faced during those episodes could have been 100% avoided if she had only worked with the utmost caution and rationality. I myself feel exhausted from my rants, so let me just say that the climax of the story was ultimately ruined by the writers' agenda of squeezing more 'drama' into the scenes—to make them more dramatic... which unfortunately backfired heavily as it suddenly stripped the female lead of her rational thinking, turning the climax into a cliché, anticlimactic downfall.

In regard to the denouement or resolution, God as my witness, I have lost count of how many times I rolled my eyes while exhaling heavily to suppress my pent-up anger and keep myself from totally lashing out. If I were to describe this entire part of the story in a single word, it would be FAKE! Instead of genuinely apologizing and repenting, Lian Hua'er and her mother, Madam Gu, still have the audacity to guilt-trip and blame the Lian family for their demise. Good grief! I refuse to squeeze any more juice out of my brain just to describe how brazenly unapologetic and shameless they literally are. Even how their entire cognitive process works puzzles me.

My hatred for them was so deeply rooted that even playing sad background music when it was announced to the family that their eldest son (Lian Shouren) had gone insane got me so mad. After the countless atrocious deeds he had inflicted upon the family, this show still had the audacity to forcefully extract and solicit pity from its viewers to feed into a "pity party" for this unforgivable, despicable man? Oh, geez! The only saving grace of this family was Song Hailong, Lian Hua'er's husband. He was a living symbol of righteousness they must look up to. Aside from him, the whole first branch of the family was a basket full of rotten apples that were beyond saving.

If only they had allowed the first branch of the family to have a character development arc during the middle of the story, similar to what they did with the second branch, I could probably have at least reluctantly accepted them. However, they did not, and instead resorted to making Lian Shouren (the eldest son) suffer trauma that led to his mental illness, while letting his wife and daughter—who are equally vile and obnoxious—become poor. Like, what were they trying to achieve with this, really? Sorry, but that is such an inadequate and completely insufficient redemption arc for them. What they badly needed in order to redeem themselves was a genuine form of repentance through action and absolute accountability, not just a convenient plot device set up to make them appear pitiful and deserving of mercy and forgiveness. It is ludicrous and extremely disturbing how the story low-key manipulates us to accept them just because they suffered their well-deserved retribution and became poor and struggling. Undermining what they have done, and without them offering a proper apology? Sorry, but no. I flat-out refuse. That is not how it works.

Lastly, the ending. Seeing them all together at the end, eating at one table, feasting and conversing with one another was truly comforting and heartwarming. I might have consumed all that and accepted the hypocrisy surrounding it only if I hadn't witnessed them pull off filthy tricks left and right, like absolute monsters, throughout the entire drama. But since I did... sorry, but scratch that. I just cannot let them off the hook so easily without proper punishment. The retribution they suffered was actually much too lenient compared to what they inflicted. So, no. N-E-V-E-R!

This family is beyond saving despite their family reunion and reconciliation at the end. I don't believe a single one of them has the strength to resist committing yet another heinous mistake if an opportunity arises.

I also just want to point out how I can't stand the act of magnanimity in this show. It was unbearable and suffocating, in the sense that we were forced to consume an ideology just because it is what's ideally correct, while it completely fails to acknowledge the moral aspect of it. It was truly revolting how the writers have been gaslighting us ever since. It's like they are trying to prove a point by experimenting on people's capability to understand and forgive—even when the deeds done are truly unforgivable. It is an attempt to be innovative in the most negative, illogical, and nasty way! Disgusting!!

To conclude my review, all I can say is that this drama was fun, and I won't deny that I laughed out loud at some scenes. However, it also caused so much frustration and anger, which outweighed all that positivity. The Lian family is on a constant downward spiral. The more you watch them, the more you will realize that their stupidity and irrationality reach past the horizon—beyond human understanding!

Story - 6.0, The story had potential. It had a good premise and was truly promising. What killed it was the never-ending, repetitive, and destructive family schemes, the lack of accountability, the inadequate time allowed for consistent character development, and the combination of an utterly revolting climax, resolution, and ending. Another factor that greatly ruined my mood regarding this show was the shameless attempt by the writers to manipulate and gaslight the viewers' judgment of what is right and wrong. That was truly nasty of them! Furthermore, for a "Game World" setup, it is truly weird that she only received one mission throughout the entire duration of the show. Talk about an unpolished storyline. Tsk, tsk!

Acting/Cast - 9.0, I have no complaints about the actors' and actresses' performances. My main issue is how their characters were written. Joseph Zeng's role annoyed me during the first 10 episodes, as it deprived him of the presence and energy needed to build chemistry with the FL. Same goes for Tian Xiwei's role. At one point, I was even thinking about how she was taken advantage of with this character. It's the first role of hers that I know of that made her character look indecisive and, in a sense, reckless. Not to mention the rest of the supporting characters. *Facepalm*

Music - 9.0, I like the soundtrack a lot. It is a combination of fun and melodious tracks. The lyrics are very uplifting and empowering for women, too.

Rewatch Value - 4.0, ​I am giving this score in consideration of the fact that this show has its good and fun sides, too. However, personally, I don't think I will ever watch it again.

Overall - 7.0, Upon reflection, what truly frustrates me the most about this story is the characterization and how it was written. I am especially furious about how manipulative the writers were! Talk about gaslighting to the absolute maximum. Grr!

IF you find my review helpful please let me know.

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Therapy Game (セラピーゲーム) 8/10

Therapy Game (セラピーゲーム) เป็นซีรีส์แนว Boys' Love (BL) ดราม่า-โรแมนติกจากประเทศญี่ปุ่น ที่เล่าเรื่องราวของ "Mito Minato" ชายหนุ่มที่บังเอิญได้พบกับ "Ikushima Shizuma" ที่บาร์แห่งหนึ่ง ในขณะที่ Shizuma กำลังเสียใจกับการเลิกรากับแฟนสาวและดื่มจนเมา

Minato รู้สึกประทับใจ Shizuma ตั้งแต่แรกพบ และหลังจากใช้เวลาร่วมกัน ทั้งสองก็มีความสัมพันธ์อันลึกซึ้งเกิดขึ้น แต่เมื่อเช้าวันรุ่งขึ้น Shizuma กลับจำเหตุการณ์ที่เกิดขึ้นไม่ได้เลย จนนำไปสู่เรื่องราวความสัมพันธ์ที่เต็มไปด้วยความสับสน ความรู้สึก และการเรียนรู้ที่จะเปิดใจให้กัน

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สำหรับผม Therapy Game เป็นซีรีส์ที่ค่อย ๆ พัฒนาความสัมพันธ์ของตัวละครอย่างเป็นธรรมชาติ แม้จุดเริ่มต้นของเรื่องจะเกิดจากเหตุการณ์ที่ไม่คาดคิด แต่ความรู้สึกของทั้งคู่ค่อย ๆ เติบโตขึ้นทีละน้อย จนทำให้คนดูสามารถเข้าใจและเชื่อในความสัมพันธ์ของพวกเขาได้

ตัวซีรีส์มีทั้งความโรแมนติกและดราม่าที่ผสมผสานกันได้อย่างลงตัว มีทั้งฉากอบอุ่น ฉากชวนยิ้ม และช่วงเวลาที่ทำให้ผู้ชมอินไปกับความรู้สึกของตัวละคร อย่างไรก็ตาม ส่วนตัวผมมองว่าหากแต่ละตอนมีความยาวมากกว่านี้อีกสักเล็กน้อย ก็อาจช่วยให้เรื่องราวและพัฒนาการของตัวละครมีพื้นที่ในการเล่าได้มากขึ้น หลายฉากที่กำลังพาผู้ชมเข้าถึงอารมณ์ของตัวละครกลับจบลงค่อนข้างเร็ว จนน่าเสียดายอยู่เหมือนกัน

ในด้านการแสดง ถือเป็นจุดเด่นของเรื่องเลยก็ว่าได้ นักแสดงทุกคนมีเสน่ห์และถ่ายทอดอารมณ์ออกมาได้ดีมาก โดยเฉพาะการสื่อสารผ่านสายตา สีหน้า และภาษากาย ซึ่งช่วยให้ผู้ชมสัมผัสถึงความรู้สึกของตัวละครได้อย่างชัดเจน ทำให้หลายฉากมีพลังทางอารมณ์มากยิ่งขึ้น

ส่วนงานโปรดักชันก็ทำออกมาได้ดีเช่นกัน ทั้งการถ่ายทำ มุมกล้อง และการจัดองค์ประกอบภาพ โดยเฉพาะฉากความสัมพันธ์ของตัวละครที่ถ่ายทอดออกมาอย่างสวยงามและมีรสนิยม ไม่มากจนเกินไป แต่สามารถสื่อถึงความโรแมนติกและความใกล้ชิดของตัวละครได้เป็นอย่างดี

โดยรวมแล้ว Therapy Game เป็นอีกหนึ่งซีรีส์ญี่ปุ่นที่น่าสนใจ ทั้งในด้านเนื้อเรื่อง การแสดง และงานภาพ มีการเล่าเรื่องที่ชวนติดตาม นักแสดงมีเสน่ห์และเคมีที่ดีต่อกัน จึงเป็นอีกหนึ่งเรื่องที่ผมอยากแนะนำให้แฟนซีรีส์ BL ได้ลองรับชม

⭐ คะแนนรวม : 8/10

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A melancholic and memorable rom-com

To begin with, Lee Soo is one of the best male leads ever written. Fairy tale metaphors, landscapes, discovery of Seoul through teamwork and different jobs (photography and calligraphy), stages of life and love (school, adults), beautiful quotes, timing, coincidences and missed opportunities, family relationships, FL's own issues (meanwhile Soo stayed patient and worked on himself, but that never means he has to change his whole personality and I hate when people think that way - he is not bad, and they are also just ignoring the lonely cocoon he's created for himself - what he lacked was self love and the vision he had of relationships was from his divorced parents), complex SFL, great contrast with the SML (simple, kind CEO character, his job had to do with literature), his own backstory and his relationship with FL being a sort of contract, creating new opportunities despite being too late, both halves of the drama divided by a turn of tables, fresh take on tropes, 3rd couple and overall "group of friends" story. The best part was the ML's story because of how real it is. I got insanely attached to him, the way he cared about Woo Yeon (her name literally means destiny) for her dreams and I loved how The Little Mermaid was referenced through him. Ong Seong Wu is also one of my favorites since then, I love the OST titles here and he did a song for his character that's so sentimental, the OSTs were always perfectly placed in the drama. Anyway, Lee Soo was just a kid, nothing nearly as bad as what some people want you to believe, same for the FL even though they play on it which is funny but it's not simply their fault.q

"I don't take photos of people and myself", this was the beginning of his story. He actually gave me inspiration to take photos on my trip at the time I started watching it. Overall, this drama is a slow-burn character study so it's important to be patient.
The moment I fell in love with this drama was the end of Episode 6, where my disappointment turned into fascination and silently crying because of Lee Soo. Afterwards, he really became the star of the drama. What I thought was a ridiculous cliché was just so beautifully done. I was still on my trip, and I barely slept that night. I also remember I watched his short movie "Seong Wu is Alright" and loved it.

P.S. Ong Seong Wu actually likes photography, so of course he took the role. One interesting thing to note is how some of the audience sided with the SML who was the one to convince Woo Yeon for the relationship, and because of course, a simple, green flag, stereotypical character like this is much easier to digest than the leads.

Yes, the last episodes become hard to watch. But they are necessary for the drama to go full circle.

Quotes:

"But life is a series of exchanges. No one can control them. The only thing that should have been different is not what happened. It's this feeling that I became aware of far too late."
"A missed opportunity turns into regret. If there are no more opportunities to miss, I will make sure to create them myself."
"In a world of misunderstandings, it's dangerous to make assumptions about others. So you should ask the question yourself. You should hear the answer directly."
"Love must touch someone's inner confidence. Then, love will not be dragged away by the other person, but will draw the other person towards you." - from a book's quote at the end

Lee Soo's father to him: "(When couples break up) A man becomes friends when feelings remain, but a woman becomes friends when they have no feelings left."

When Lee Soo asked his divorced mother to consider getting back together with his dad: "Son, do you know what is the most important thing in a long-term relationship? The memories. Your dad and I had good memories, but we have more painful ones. I have no confidence in overcoming those bad memories."

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