Not Rosy
I couldn’t enjoy it … and I really tried all the way through, but it’s just meh…I think the choices they made for this drama just didn't work— made it feel really average...
Unfortunately, it never quite figures out how to bring them together into a compelling whole. Instead, it spends too much time on repetitive romance, underdeveloped politics, and a male lead whose character arc progresses at a painfully slow pace.
It had potential but fell very short
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Decent Fanfiction - Atrocious "Adaptation"
I normally don’t write reviews and just give shows a rating. However, weeks after finishing the drama, I find myself constantly thinking about it and how disappointed I am. I was so excited when I heard Cheng Lei and Bai Lu were cast as the leads in this adaptation, and prayed they wouldn’t butcher it. My hopes were crushed to see 98% of the story changed. What is the point of obtaining rights to a story if you change EVERYTHING?Every episode I had to fight the adaptation snob in me from raging and remind myself to watch it for what it was…FAN FICTION. I truly do not understand why they changed the entire plot. As an “original story” it is decent, touching on topics like trauma, and mental health. I commend the actors for doing a good job with this atrocity of a script called an "adaptation". The actors did a great job with what they were given, but overall, the romance fell flat, and the politics/schemes were not as engaging as the novel.
Yes, the novel is long. Yes, I understand that adaptations change things to suit the different mediums and I accept that. Pursuit of Jade also changed things from the novel, but those changes did not impact the essence of the plot and the overall story being told. What the screenwriters/adapters did with The First Jasmine is criminal. Let them work on original content, and be banned from adapting anything in the future.
Amazing characters were either completely cut out or changed to the point they were unrecognizable. They destroyed the essence of the ML turning him into a weak simp, and turned a strong intelligent FL into a traumatized victim. The romance, deep love & respect the two leads have in the novel as they navigate survival in a treacherous political war-torn world is nowhere to be found in the drama. I wanted to see their relationship built on trust and respect, where they didn’t hide anything from each other. I wanted to see them work together on military strategies to defeat their numerous enemies. I wanted to see Ye Li being the only person in the world who could put a leash on Mo Xiuyao. I wanted to see the Mo Xiuyao who was still feared and powerful even when confined to a wheelchair. I didn’t get any of it. All I got was broken characters with little to no resemblance to their written counterparts. I wish they properly adapted the story. There was so much content in the novel to make a great drama.
The whole Lishan plot DID NOT HAPPEN. There was no “Child Emperor” and Empress Dowager was not the main antagonist. Mo Jingli, the Emperor’s brother, was a better antagonist in the novel along with many others. Ye Li’s maternal family were her biggest supporters. They even had the audacity to cut out their son Mo Xiaobao. His scenes constantly bickering & plotting against his father to monopolize his mother's affection are some of the funniest scenes I have ever read.
FINAL VERDICT- DISAPPOINTING
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The beauty of stroytelling
Ep 6 and i am crying, the actors portrayed the scene so beautifully. Nobody really understands the pain of survivour, they relive the assault again and again. This series tackled such sensitive topics in a unique way. I feel the pain of the charcter's character, the guilt, the trauma, the memories coming back everything. I glad someone out there thought of a project like this and the actors "wo de tian a" they are amazing.Was this review helpful to you?
The show that rekindled my love for thai bls
I can't describe how big of an impact this show has left on me. Coming from a space of having no expectations of this project, I am left amazed by the story, the performace, the production and everything else that made this series what it is now. For me, this show has made every week worth waiting for and I'm sure that it will continue to have this effect on many more people to come.Khemjira must survive.
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This wasn't it....
there were SO MANY things wrong with this drama and I honestly don't even know where to start. First of all, the first episode already includes some really disturbing content that completely caught me off guard.My biggest issue though, was the relationship between the two leads. Their entire dynamic was built on unhealthy motivations. It felt like the drama was expecting us to move past everything because 'they're in love' but I couldn't
Beyond those very obivous issues, the plot was kind of a mess. The revenge storyline ended up feeling pretty generic and predictable.
Overall, this drama wasn't for me.
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Strangely enjoyable show
This show gave me so too many whiplashes to even count, at points it even seemed the series itself was confused what it wanted to portray and the plot was mild, but what can i say? I strangely enjoyed it so much.Many important themes were discussed and the show felt unfamiliar in the pacing, but still very comforting and feel-good. Joong and Dunk were fun to watch, as well as other familiar actors.
Was the show fantastic? No. But did i still enjoy the soul out of it? Absolutely. Would i rewatch it? Probably not.
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So new and so good
The vibes are genuinely immaculate and I’ve been trying to find another watch like this but to no avail. It’s done so so well and just the ml has all my heart. The background music is beautiful and I love that the fl was realistic in terms of her growth and character progression. The themes they touched upon were good concepts and just it’s great honestly.Was this review helpful to you?
(un)shockingly boring show
This show follows the classic chinese storyline and tempo, but is somehow more boring. The characters are likeable, but there is little actual plot. Additionally they periodically make unfunny and downright unnecessary queerphobic jokes which just feel icky. Is this show worth watching? If you've got nothing else to watch, this is better than nothing, elseway- not really.Was this review helpful to you?
It should've ended sooner
This drama had so much potential. The first episodes were actually really interesting, and I genuinely thought I was going to love it. The concept was unique for a rom-com, and it got me invested pretty quickly.Unfortunately, things started to lose momentum as the story went on. What began as a fun and promising drama eventually became repetitive and I found myself losing interest. The biggest issue for me was the pacing. It honestly felt like the story was stretched out much longer than it needed to be.
In my opinion, this drama could have easily been wrapped up in 12 episodes instead of 16. There were several moments that felt unnecessary and instead of excitement they just made the drama drag.
By the end, I was mostly watching just to finish it. Overall, It's a pretty mid k-drama and I personally expected much more
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TheePeach Happily Married, Me Crying in the Corner ?
“I have finally gotten a grip, LookPeach.” (— Where? When? Why can’t I see it???? 😭)“Let’s save that for when it really matters.” (— Understood 😌…)
Ahem… okay… focus… 👀—
By the way, P’Kian… I wouldn’t mind if you wrote your name on me too, like everything else that belongs to you 🙂↔️
I mean, it’s already in my heart, but still… for accuracy??? 😭
Because… because what? Exactly.
Because I have officially gone crazy.😭
Being Khun Thee’s fan and having sanity at the same time??? IMPOSSIBLE..🤪
I don’t even know what I’m saying anymore… help 😭
Okay no—wait—I’m actually happy.
Also… our P’Kian’s wolf finally got some honey 🍯🙂↕️(Don’t ask what I mean—I don’t know either.)
Anyway, let’s pretend I’ve gotten a grip now (I haven’t 😌)
As we can clearly see (except those who don’t have eyes 😌), this sequel has the EXACT same energy as Me and Thee… and I am NOT surviving this.
And about the plot…
Khun Thee himself IS the plot, so please don’t ask unnecessary questions 😤
(even though no one did 🫡)
Our precious LookPeach is basically living a lifetime honeymoon with our goofy P’Kian…
(because we can’t have them. Simple. 🫠😭)
And P’Kian’s character development?
Khun Thee before marriage: extra
After marriage: extra
After marriage with Peach: EXTRA EXTRA
(Internal screaming continues 😫)
I’m literally crying because my jaw hurts from smiling for almost an hour 😭
but I STILL can’t stop.
About RomeMok…
No. Bye. I refuse.
My heart is too fragile to handle their chemistry after TheePeach.
Aghhhhhhh—
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I recommend watching it
This is a detective thriller in which Dylan Wang departs from his usual "prince charming" image. He plays a young police officer named Ran Fang Xu. The story spans nearly 20 years and follows the investigation into the mysterious disappearance of a father and daughter. My expectations for this project were high. Dylan Wang explores a completely new, realistic, and dark genre. Watching his transformation over 18 years, from a rookie to a seasoned cop, will be incredibly captivating. And the presence of master detective Pang Yueming guarantees that this will be a quality story, not just another project. The beginning of the drama was impressive! A strange story, strange police officers who don't understand each other. Masterfully filmed, the imagery is constantly engaging. A high-quality, interesting detective with a twisting plot. Perhaps one of the best detective series I've ever watched. For detective fans who enjoyed "Above Ashes," "Under the Skin," "Signal," and "Tunnel," this is the place for you! I'm still thrilled with Wang He Di—he's a brilliant, versatile actor who plays his role superbly, especially considering he was originally a model. Compared to many actors, he's truly outstanding. Although I have to give them credit, everyone gave it their all. The plot is very engaging, with several major twists. Honestly, I cried! There's a really heartbreaking moment at the end of episode 9 and the beginning of episode 10, and then there's episode 22. So, I'll tell you right now, the plot isn't easy. Another thing I liked was that the script didn't sag; everything unfolded at a decent pace. You won't get bored, and you won't let it slide into the background, otherwise you might miss something. What I didn't like, and was really irritating at first, was the plot jumps from the past to the future, but overall, everything fell into place later. Another gripping detective story with Pan Yue Ming! And Wang He Di, too! Simply fantastic! An intriguingly twisted plot that keeps the viewer on the edge of their seats until the very last minute! I recommend watching it.Was this review helpful to you?
Game play RPG finally made into a drama (It's funny and lighthearted)
I have to say as a avid webtoon/manwha reader i really enjoyed that they did this adaptation. Not only was it enjoyable to see how they would adapt the gameplay features but also how they chose to pace it. it's a comedy filled drama that doesn't take itself to seriously, which is a really nice watch to just shut your mind off to. really enjoyed it and would def recommend.Was this review helpful to you?
I don't know.
I went into this drama with an open mind, but by the end of the first few episodes, I found myself increasingly frustrated by the writing choices. There are several fundamental issues that undermine what could have been a compelling story.My biggest issue is with the male lead's instantaneous, all-consuming obsession with the female lead. They meet once , a single encounter and suddenly he's completely fixated on her. The narrative asks us to believe that he gifts her a rare flower that happens to be the antidote to his own poison... for a stranger? So we're expected to accept that he values the life of someone he doesn't even know over his own survival? That's not romantic, that's narratively incoherent.
What's even more baffling is that after she cures herself, he still doesn't try to reclaim the flower. The show doesn't bother to explain his reasoning, leaving this major plot point feeling like a contrived device to force an emotional connection rather than an organic development. It reeks of lazy writing the writers wanted a "grand gesture" moment without doing the legwork to make it emotionally believable.
I'm genuinely exhausted by the "strong character pretending to be weak" trope, Every other drama has a secret prince, a hidden martial arts master, or a disguised genius, the trope loses all impact. It becomes predictable padding rather than compelling storytelling. I wish writers would trust their characters (and their audiences) enough to explore other narrative tropes.
By episode three, the male lead is already declaring his love. Episode three . There has been no meaningful relationship development, no shared experiences that would justify this depth of feeling just obsession framed as devotion.
I don't know who told C-drama writers that possessive, all-consuming fixation is romantic, but it isn't. It's cringe. Real romance is built on mutual respect, shared vulnerability, and time not on one character deciding another is their entire world after a single glance. This approach doesn't make the male lead look devoted, it makes him look emotionally unstable, and it does a disservice to the female lead by reducing her to an object of obsession rather than a fully realized person.
This show had potential, but it's drowning in lazy tropes and rushed emotional beats. The writers seem more interested in checking boxes, instant obsession, hidden identity, early love declaration than in crafting a relationship that feels earned. For viewers who are tired of the same recycled formulas, this one is a hard pass.
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Dragged out revenge and cliche historical drama with great promise initially
The series had a strong start and an interesting premise of the old switcharoo of the fml with their twin who was accidentally killed. It was such a good plot at the start but sometime from the 2nd half, sometime betweeen episode 9 and 11th, the drama becomes such a cliché of what that is historical where they only focus on elements like power struggle conspiracies, That actually made me drop the drama initially and i just kinda had it on my dropped maybe pick up again later sort of list, Its my i might still watch it when i have nothing else i really want to watch and then finiosh it then. BAsically the whole stpry starts to revolve around corruption among ministers, revenge, etc.THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN 20 EPISODES, it feels so long and everything got dragged out to the MAX. I actually ended up watching it with 1,5 speed or something at the end bc it started to drag out THAT much.
I had been continuously old that it gets better and more interesting but this just feels like its one of those where you really gotta love the historical aspects of the show to like it to be that long.
They try to keep the watcher engaged with the plot several times by incorporating twists here and there, but those twists were just not worth it for me at least.
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Good show to watch as long as you are ok with red rangers character
The story was very conceise with good pacing. Each arc served a clear purpose and kept things interesting. The villians stole the show for me. They did a good job depicting a multidimesntional villian.Very red ranger and villian centered. There especially was not a lot of development on the female charcters. Also a heads up, the red ranger behaves in a very child-like manner and has a weird way of speaking which could be annoyinh to some people.
This was my first sentai I completed so I would say it is a good place to start with. The costume design is also pretty good.
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