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Hidden Love
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11 hours ago
25 of 25 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

Puppy Love - a Slow-burn Romance across 25 episodes

Hidden Love follows the journey of Sang Zhi, whose childhood crush slowly blossoms into a mature romance over the course of several years.

As a child, Sang Zhi is a spirited, slightly spoilt girl who is forever bickering with her older brother and getting into trouble at school. When her teacher insists on meeting her parents, she recruits Duan Jia Xu—her brother's university friend—to pretend to be her older brother and rescue her from the situation. It is an amusing beginning to a relationship that neither of them realises will shape the rest of their lives.

From that moment, Sang Zhi quietly develops feelings for Jia Xu. Years later, they meet again while he is at university and she is a young teenager. Her childhood admiration gradually turns into genuine love, but like many teenagers, she is far better at hiding her feelings than expressing them.

When Jia Xu graduates and returns to his hometown, rumours begin circulating that he has a girlfriend. Heartbroken, Sang Zhi travels there hoping to find out the truth, only for a misunderstanding to spiral completely out of control. The consequences linger for years, driving them apart and causing them to lose contact altogether.

Watching this unfold, I could not help thinking, "If the two of you would simply sit down and have one honest conversation, we could save about eight episodes!" But then there would not be much of a drama. Miscommunication is hardly unique to Chinese culture, but in societies where people are generally more reserved about expressing their emotions, small misunderstandings can snowball into major heartbreak, especially during the early part of a courtship when each are uncertain of the feelings of the other.

Fate eventually intervenes when Sang Zhi enrols at a university in Jia Xu's hometown. They meet again as adults, and although they remain polite on the surface, old misunderstandings continue to cast a shadow over their relationship. As Sang Zhi cares for Jia Xu when he falls ill, his feelings for her deepen. Winning back her trust, however, proves far more difficult than falling in love.

The romance is filled with delightful moments of humour. Jia Xu is wonderfully smooth when it comes to flirting, alternating between subtle hints and bold declarations. One memorable scene sees him casually asking Sang Zhi about her "relationship status"—she nearly chokes in surprise while the audience is left grinning. At times, the drama feels like a masterclass in modern courtship: how to flirt, how to tease, how to pursue someone... and occasionally, how not to communicate.

Of course, once the flirting begins, so does the classic game of playing hard to get. Fortunately, neither lead becomes frustrating enough to make you want to throw your remote at the television.

The drama also explores a more serious lesson: making life-changing decisions without consulting the people you love can cause enormous damage to a relationship. One well-intentioned decision almost derails a romance that has taken years to bloom.

Several obstacles stand in their way.

First, Jia Xu carries an enormous financial burden because of his irresponsible father. I found this storyline particularly moving. Jia Xu spends years paying for mistakes he never made, and when he finally confronts his father, he says almost exactly what I had been thinking throughout the series.

The second obstacle is the five-year age gap. Personally, I never found this particularly convincing. Five years hardly raises eyebrows in today's world, so I felt the drama made rather more of it than necessary.

Hidden Love is, above all, a slow-burn romance. Very slow burn. It takes around twenty-five episodes before the relationship truly blossoms. I will confess that my streaming speed mysteriously increased to 1.25× somewhere along the way—not because the drama was boring, but because I was simply too impatient to find out what happened next!

One final nitpick: the English title.

How many Asian dramas have already been called Hidden Love? Surely we can do better. The original Chinese title, 偷偷藏不住, carries the meaning of quietly hiding one's feelings for someone. Titles such as A Love Kept Secret, The Boy I Secretly Loved, Love in Silence, My Secret Crush, or The Secret of My First Love would have captured that meaning far more beautifully while avoiding yet another generic English title. Come on, translators—if inspiration fails, even AI can help these days!

Overall, Hidden Love is an excellent portrayal of modern courtship in China. It captures the awkwardness of first love, the pain caused by poor communication, and the joy of watching two people gradually find their way back to each other. The cast is outstanding, the chemistry between Zhao Lusi and Chen Zheyuan is irresistible, and the story is both heartwarming and surprisingly relatable.

If you enjoy gentle romances, plenty of butterflies, and enough flirting to make you smile from ear to ear, Hidden Love is well worth your time. And who knows—you might even pick up a few dating tips along the way.

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Ongoing 9/33
Overdo
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11 hours ago
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

The most anticipated drama of 2026 and it's worth it.

I've been waiting for this drama since last year, and I finally get to watch it. Everyone have their own opinion and taste. I actually like the story, the cast, the acting, and the costumes. All the 3 leading pairs are beautiful and handsome, and they did a great job at portraying their character.
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Who Rules the World
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by MCW
11 hours ago
40 of 40 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 10

Power Couple Epic Story

If you like power couple typical series - Who Rule The World definetely will be your favourite.
The casting is perfect. Yang Yang and Lu Si were the right choice for Hei Fenxi/Feng Lanxi and Bai Fengxi/Feng Xiyun - can't imagine other actor/actress for this.
The character of these duo like yin yang but the respectful and understanding between them is hilarious, eventhough in the first 3 episodes, you can see misunderstanding Bai to Fei but it's not continuing as you can see often in tipical c-drama (which make me bored).
Despite the responsibility for their each kingdom, they know what is the most important for them at the end.
The scoring - well ..... I love all, of course one of my fave scoring specialist Yu Ning contribute there :)
It's worth to re-watch indeed.
Hope will see Yang Yang and Lu Si in modern or xianxia series ^_^

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Spring Fever
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12 hours ago
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 10
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Zany, delightful drama -Ep. 9-12 are heavier. 1year time skip till happy ending

The Good:
This is a zany, delightful drama where issues are (for the most part) quickly resolved . [Ep.1-9]
The male lead serves up some seriously swoon worthy, mesmerizing kisses. The best I've ever seen in a drama or movie. Also the tenderness he emoted throughout the drama was off the charts.
The not so Good:
I'm not overly fond of the female lead's visuals, but I overlooked it as the drama progressed.
I got as far as Ep.9 and was feeling it was a 10/10 drama but then things got complicated & it became heavy, with all of the main characters having issues at the same time.
The relationships are all "unbalanced" in what each person of each couple contributes to the relationship. It's yet another drama where the man is the caretaker, the one with life skills (cooking, cleaning) & the one making the sacrifices & Compromises . For the most part, the women are demanding & selfish & rather emotionally uninvested (compared to the men).
The dog was SO, so ugly & sounded sick when it barked

The ending :
WAS happy, BUT it was modern (1 year time skip to prove that the woman doesn't "Need" the man, he's just the cherry on top of the sundae of her life .)

****Spoilers of things that made me like it less*****

1) Female leads attitude to male lead just doesn't seem all that invested.
2) the leads sleep together & yet she still isn't all the broken up about leaving him. & afterwards :
3) Male lead is doing his best not to cling to her too hard as she is leaving & he's trying to deal with that but she gets all "handsy" with him & suggests they " hit the sack", without any thought of how much harder it will be for him when she leaves. It felt both cruel & also weirdly like she was offering him "consolation".
4) the female lead takes the dog with her when she goes away ! She could have left him the dog at least since she had her family to emotionally support her.
5)The end felt like a modern mess to me- male lead has to conceed to Her decision if he wants her (let her go without strings attached & wait for her to want him) Thankfully, he knew that the best way to get a woman to come to you is to provoke her to anger-
What is with the female lead !? The male lead is a CEO & can afford to marry & start a family without her needing to work-it's not like her job pays extremely well ! But she's sending him mixed signals with & treating him as if he's a poor guy & not worth making compromises for. So even at the end he is waiting to see what SHE will decide about changing her life in anyway to be with him. (Where his company is located is non negotiable ).


So as wonderful as this was for the most part, it fell short of perfect because they insisted on making
6) The females in the drama rule : their preferences, thier aspirations are the only ones that matter. While the men are thinking "we" the women are thinking: "me" .
7) it was stupid to make the smartest kid (nephew)suddenly the 2nd smartest as he did well before without really trying, so it made no sense. If he fell behind it was because he was distressed/distracted by his girlfriend being mad & his heart wasn't in studying, but again, they had made a point of it being known that he got straight A's without even trying hard ,but all the females here have to be superior to the men, so.....

Yes I will rewatch this, but the feminist taint really makes me want to find a way to edit the ending so the female lead is at least willing to compromise reasonably

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Overdo
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12 hours ago
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Acting/Cast 1.0
Music 1.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

Someone Please Hide the Zoom Button

I really wanted to enjoy Overdo, but the more I watched, the more disappointed I became.
The directing, camera work, and editing are honestly exhausting. Every emotional scene is filled with dramatic zoom-ins, endless close-ups, and cuts every couple of seconds. Instead of making the scenes more intense, it just became distracting. At one point, I felt like the camera was acting harder than the cast.
The drama also got off to a rough start. That original AI-generated opening looked surprisingly cheap, and it's no surprise viewers complained enough for it to be replaced. It wasn't exactly the best way to introduce a supposedly high-budget production.
Then there's the story. It's incredibly predictable and stuffed with the same old tropes we've seen so many times before. The constant misunderstandings, toxic relationships, and over-the-top drama don't feel fresh—they just feel recycled.
What bothered me the most was the directing style. It reminded me of those vertical micro-dramas you scroll past online: nonstop close-ups, frantic editing, and background music that practically screams, "You're supposed to cry now!" A good scene shouldn't need all those tricks to make people feel something.
Even some of the CGI took me out of the story. That airplane looked like it belonged in Pororo the Little Penguin. I genuinely laughed because it looked so out of place.
As for the acting, I know Zhang Linghe and Wang Churan have plenty of fans, and both of them are undeniably good-looking. But visuals can only carry a drama so far. Zhang Linghe spends much of the series wearing the same brooding expression, while Wang Churan often feels more like she's modeling beautiful outfits than fully becoming her character. Their scenes together rarely feel natural. Instead of two people genuinely reacting to each other, it often feels like two actors waiting for their turn to say the next line.
And before anyone jumps to say, "You're just a hater," not really. I actually think it's important to talk honestly about these things. Being a fan doesn't mean pretending everything is perfect. If anything, constructive criticism is what helps actors, directors, and writers improve. Blind praise helps no one. Good performances deserve to be celebrated, and weak ones deserve to be acknowledged too. That's just part of appreciating dramas as a viewer.

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Unveil: Jadewind
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13 hours ago
34 of 34 episodes seen
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Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

Where Every Mystery Hides a Greater Truth

A princess is burned alive before the eyes of the royal court on the very day of her wedding, plunging the Tang dynasty into turmoil. She is performing a ceremonial dance for her marriage to the Uyghur prince when what appears to be a fire monster descends from the sky, engulfing the stage in flames.

Li Pei Yi, head of the Imperial Investigation Bureau, is assigned to uncover the truth. She recruits Xiao Huai Jin, a brilliant young official from the Astronomy Bureau whose sharp powers of observation allow him to notice details others overlook. As expected, there is no supernatural monster behind the tragedy. Instead, the investigation uncovers a heartbreaking tale of betrayal, revenge, and human deception.

Pei Yi carries scars of her own. As a child, she witnessed the brutal massacre of her father—a prince of the empire and a renowned general—and the slaughter of her entire family. The trauma left her memories fragmented and incomplete. Huai Jin, however, is older and remembers far more of that dreadful night than he lets on. He shares an unexpected connection to Pei Yi's past, leaving both her and the audience wondering: is he an ally, or does he have darker motives?

Their partnership leads them through a series of fascinating investigations: the mysterious death of an imperial consort, a deadly epidemic within the palace, the unexplained withering of gifted magnolia trees, and the suspicious death of Pei Yi's uncle, who had fled the capital years earlier. Behind each pieces of of mystery is a much larger conspiracy.

And behind the greatest mystery of all lies a shadowy mastermind determined to prevent the truth about the royal massacre from ever coming to light. With every step closer to the answers, Pei Yi and Huai Jin place themselves in increasing danger.

Beyond its detective stories, Jadewind explores a number of social themes. It portrays the selfishness of those driven by power, the prejudice faced by women of humble birth, and the insecurity of men threatened by capable women who outperform them. It also shows how fear and superstition can be manipulated, allowing ordinary people to believe in miracles and deities that never existed.

One aspect I particularly enjoyed was the attention given to astronomy. The Astronomy Bureau plays an important role throughout the story, and it was fascinating to hear the constellations and celestial observations of the era discussed in such detail. It offers a refreshing perspective that distinguishes the drama from the usual palace mysteries.

The cast is excellent, with Bai Lu and Wang Xing Yue once again demonstrating why they are among my favourite actors. Their chemistry is natural, their performances convincing, and they bring warmth and humour to balance the darker moments. The costumes are elegant, the Tang-style architecture is beautifully recreated, and the mysteries are engaging enough to keep the story moving.

While some of the plot twists and character tropes may feel familiar to seasoned viewers of Chinese costume dramas, Jadewind remains an entertaining watch. It successfully blends palace intrigue, detective work, history, and a touch of romance into a well-paced mystery that should satisfy fans of the genre.

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The Great Doctor
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13 hours ago
7 of 24 episodes seen
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Overall 4.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 4.0
Music 2.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
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Skip tis & watch The King Eternal Monarch instead

Lead male & female ruined this series. I got to episode 7 & found little incentive to continue. If you haven't started this then I urge you to skip it and watch King eternal Monarch (2020)instead because it is a time travel romance with the same male lead;Lee Min Ho. What pushed me over the edge to drop this ? Lee Min Ho's wooden acting. His acting is just so poor in contrast to the others actors. Where other actors around him wear thier armor well, ( "owning it"), he just looks awkward .Having seen Boys over flowers (&hating it) and watching him in 7 episodes of this, I was completely stunned when I saw The King Eternal Monarch because his acting was SO much better than I expected (I watched King Eternal Monarch about a year before watching this) In this drama, I found Lee Min ho unappealing. I actually found the King (Ryu Deok Hwan more attractive & interesting. Some of the production was not well done. The bad guy Yoo Oh Sung had very short hair-while 99% of other males had very long hair. Lee Min Ho's short pony tail was somebody's bad idea as well (more cute than suitable for a general)! Kim Hee Sun's character was intolerably annoying. She endlessly ranted like a angsty 12 year old & seemed like an older Noona rather than a love interest for the male lead. Romance? Leads had NO chemistry. Ending: was not my definition of happy. There is a 5 year time skip and the leads are reunited and they are so happy that they stand 15+ feet away from each other, just looking at each other until the camera fades out. Tedious & underwhelming waste of time sums up this series.

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Broken of Love
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13 hours ago
8 of 8 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Faye Peraya proved her Prowess on her production debut

​When an actor takes complete creative control over their projects, the results are usually high-stakes — and in the case of Broken (Of) Love, Faye Peraya proves that her vision as a producer is just as compelling as her screen presence. Marking the debut production from her own studio, Fabel Entertainment, Broken (Of) Love delivers a slick, high-tension revenge drama wrapped around a classic forbidden romance premise.
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The East Palace
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13 hours ago
8 of 8 episodes seen
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Overall 9.0
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

A Dark Supernatural Mystery of Royal Secrets

The East Palace begins with a chilling royal curse. Thirty years ago, crown princes died one after another under mysterious circumstances, while the future King Ju Sang was still a young prince. History now appears to be repeating itself. The king has already lost three crown princes, and his youngest son seems destined to become the next victim.

Whispers throughout the palace blame the deaths on the spirit of a haunted pond. Decades earlier, a favoured consort of the late king was accused of infidelity and bearing an illegitimate child. She was condemned and drowned in that very pond, leaving behind a legacy of resentment that refuses to rest.

With his dynasty on the brink, King Ju Sang summons two unlikely allies. Gu-Cheon, an orphan raised in a temple, possesses the rare ability to cross into the spirit world. Saeng-Gang, a princess cast out from the palace because she can hear voices from the other realm, joins him in investigating the curse.

Their search uncovers secrets buried long before King Ju Sang ascended the throne—secrets involving the most powerful figures in the kingdom. The closer they come to the truth, the more dangerous their mission becomes, for there are those who will kill to ensure the past remains hidden.

The drama is steeped in darkness and violence. Much of the story follows Gu-Cheon as he ventures into a haunting spirit realm filled with vengeful ghosts and terrifying monsters born from the resentment of those who suffered wrongful deaths. Yet the supernatural is only half the danger. Human greed, ambition, and the determination to conceal deadly truths prove every bit as lethal as the spirits themselves.

At first, it seems that the selfishness of the Queen Dowager and King Ju Sang lies at the heart of the tragedy. As the story unfolds, however, it becomes clear that the truth is far more complex than it first appears.

When it comes to supernatural storytelling, Korean dramas continue to be among the best. They are free to explore folklore, ghosts, and the spirit world in imaginative ways, whereas Chinese productions have long faced restrictions on portraying supernatural themes - I can fully empathise with the need for a society to avoid promoting superstition. The East Palace is another fine example of Korea's ability to blend palace intrigue with compelling supernatural mystery.

A small historical note: in both Korean and Chinese royal courts, the Crown Prince's residence was traditionally known as the East Palace, as it was commonly situated on the eastern side of the royal compound, where the sun rises—symbolising the future ruler.

I thoroughly enjoyed this drama. The tension comes not from jump scares but from wondering what Gu-Cheon and Saeng-Gang will uncover next—and whether either of them will survive the journey. Although it explores ghosts and monsters, I did not find it particularly frightening. It is more atmospheric and unsettling than genuinely scary.

The production values are excellent. The cast delivers strong performances, the chemistry between the two leads is convincing, and the costumes, sets, and palace architecture beautifully capture the elegance of the Joseon era.

At only eight episodes, The East Palace is a compact supernatural mystery that never overstays its welcome. If you enjoy palace conspiracies, ancient curses, and ghostly folklore wrapped in a dark, fast-paced story, this is well worth your time.

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Love for You
4 people found this review helpful
14 hours ago
32 of 32 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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I just finished Love For You and I'm smiling so hard. ??

This drama was such a warm, comforting watch from beginning to end. The romance never felt forced it was soft, natural, and full of little moments that made my heart melt. Chen Yi and Miao Jing had such effortless chemistry that it honestly felt like watching two people genuinely fall in love.

The angst was just the right amount it hurt enough to make my heart ache, but every emotional moment had a purpose, making Chen Yi and Miao Jing's love feel even more precious and their happy ending so much more rewarding. 🥹💛

And Chen Yi was actually Miao Jing's Xiaobao 😭She was his home toooo🫠All those little deja vu's from before and after the reunion, was so emotional and beautifully done. It made their love story feel even more meaningful, like they were always meant to find each other again.🥹🧿and **The OST is peak**

Song Weilong and Zhang Jingyi absolutely carried every emotional scene their performances felt so genuine and nuanced that every glance, smile, and heartbreaking moment between them was completely believable, making their chemistry feel effortlessly real.🫠😚 they're so cutee I'm gonna miss them soo much🥹

This drama definitely deserves a spot on my comfort-watch list. If you're looking for butterflies, healing, adorable moments, and chemistry that feels completely effortless, **Love For You** is absolutely worth watching.🫂🤍

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Handsome Guys
1 people found this review helpful
by Mister
14 hours ago
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

Hilarious ride

after a long while i watched a korean movie and it was highly entertaining, its a comedic spin on slasher and horror movies and it takes a full advantage of it, most of its fun comes from the heavily misundertood main characters and increasingly bizzare situations they endup in cuz of said misunderstandings and on top of all things they convinced themselves that they are stylish and handsome. To give you a gist of it, they are couple of good natured people who can easily pass for serial killers.
main actors really embodied their characters and i always liked the actress so thats a bonus for me. this is not a horror movie, its mostly comedy.

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Love for You
4 people found this review helpful
14 hours ago
32 of 32 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 8.5

100% chemistry, one of the most beautiful couples!

One important thing to mention is that I had been waiting for this drama for months because I was convinced this pairing would look absolutely amazing together and I was right. Before it even aired, I watched countless behind the scenes videos from the filming, which unfortunately spoiled quite a few scenes for me. While watching, I often had the feeling that I had already seen certain moments.
I was completely invested in the first few episodes, but as the story progressed, I found myself focusing almost exclusively on the scenes with the main couple. That's partly because the business and mafia storyline isn't really my type, but mostly because my only real interest was seeing these two actors interact.
So I can't honestly say I watched this drama for its plot alone. However, my high rating is absolutely deserved because of the cast, especially the leads. It's been such a long time since I've seen a couple with this level of visual compatibility and chemistry. I loved them so much that I rewatched their scenes several times and watched every single edit of them on TikTok.
Beyond how beautiful they look together, their acting felt incredibly natural. Even off set, in behind-the-scenes clips, they seemed so comfortable with each other. Unlike many other acting pairs, they don't avoid physical contact, and the way they look at each other feels genuine and intense.
I truly hope to see them reunited in another drama, this time in a more relaxed, romantic story. They deserve it, and so do we!

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Where Colors Dream
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by Liuli
14 hours ago
3 of 3 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 10

A wonderful dream I wish would never end

God where do I even start.

I am obsessed (?) with this drama. I love how it communicates the repressed yearning of women in the most beautiful metaphors, through paintings, poetry and the good ol fashioned sizzling eye contact. This is love *and* romance.

Xu Yanzhen expresses herself through her paintings and Jiang Xinyu through her nostalgic recollection of her time studying in France. She exudes the vibe of a cultured, educated woman who has a soft spot for chestnut blossoms, cafes and sad love songs. But we don't see this side of her until Xu Yanzhen slowly unravels her.

On that note, I have to gush about the chemistry between Dai Luwa and Tang Shiyi. The chemistry is chemistrying, people. Every gaze is simmering with intent. The micro expressions, the little lift of the eyebrow, the gradual smile that bursts into a laugh. Tang Shiyi has such an expressive face and Dai Luwa eye acts like her rent is due. The work they've put in and the commitment to their roles got me so immersed with the story and attached to the characters that I couldn't believe there were only 3 episodes.

The story is serviceable to the characters, serving as the sandbox for their relationship to bloom. There is a twist at the end that might leave some stumped but rest assured a second season will come!

Now to the elephant in the room. This is censored GL but the creative ways they've managed to skirt the censorship has kind of left me in awe. Tell me the forehead to forehead temperature check wasn't a subtle metaphor for a kiss. Or the shampooing scene, the brush washing scene, the blossom painted on the arm. There are so many of these moments sprinkled throughout the show that no one should be left doubting they were in love and would kiss if they could.

Honestly, I have nothing else to say other than I wish I could watch it again for the first time. Why are you still reading this? Go and watch it already!

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Ongoing 2/12
Spooky in Love
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14 hours ago
2 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 8.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 1.0

Entertaining and Cute Couple

So far the first 2 eps were entertaining and sometimes funny. The concept is simple and without the solid acting, I wouldn't be watching it. There were scenarios that were trite. But with good acting, it's funny in a new light.
I thought the ML was very capable and has chemistry with the FL.
The format of the story is the two leads help solve the crime committed to the dead people. Within 2 eps, they already solved 2 murder cases.
I think the format will be similar the next episodes. I will watch it.
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Beside the Sky
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14 hours ago
8 of 8 episodes seen
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Overall 8.5
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 9.0
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The Day the Music Died

Since we are the first story in season 2, we are the first review; let's go. I have a lot of feelings about them and their story, so let's actually get into it. I would give it an 8.5 (8.81) out of 10. Then, y'all know the drill: I am going to say what I liked, what I didn't like, and then do an episode overview.

Starting with the plot. I think they could have done it a bit better, but I like the whole thing with the sister, even though I really should hate it; I thought it was pretty good. I just wish they wrote it out a little bit better because there were still a few plot holes. But god, it just made me so sad, the whole thing with the sister and how he is a disappointment because of that, so I guess the writing was pretty good. This is also what I wrote the headline off of, because the day she died, everything after that was terrible for Typhoon.

Once again, just like the original, the romance and character writing was phenomenal, and I am actually gagged. Every character felt like a real person, because they were brought to life in that way. I also think that, because of that, some parts had the same charm as the first one, so I liked that too. (They did jump the gun with their romance, though, which I am not very fond of.

They have such good chemistry, so I quite enjoyed their kissing and all that. EAT EATING ATEEEE, BECAUSE I DON'T PLAY. I also love the actors' off-screen chemistry too, and it is always a joy to see them on my four you page (or should I say fourever you page (see what I did there, I will be here all day bruh or until I finish all my reviews for this show lmao)).

I LOVE WHEN THE FRIEND GROUP IS ALL TOGETHER, OH MY GOD THAT'S BETTER THAN ANY SEX SCENE.

Regarding things I didn't like, the start was so incredibly lackluster, my lord. I loved season 1, and I would give my life to watch that again for the first time, so my standards were very high for this. And I was ultimately let down by the start of this one. I feel like we were just thrown into the deep end of lore that halfway made sense and expected to swim. AND let's just say, I didn't swim. I was fucking DROWNING BITCH.

Next up was our 'wolf in sheep's clothing.' So before I go on the rant that I am about to go on, I wanna preface that I love Bever and Tonliew, and they have such good chemistry AND are amazing actors. But the power dynamic they have this is literally the most problematic thing ever, and it was really hard to ignore. The whole thing with Bever's character 'respecting him' was fine until he's like I am only doing this so you like me; I actually have no problem coming on to you. I didn't like that one bit, oh my god. Also, the fact that they grew up together makes the dynamic so much weirder, and I actually can't get behind it at all. Like, at least for the other character they are openly evil and at least are somewhat respectful; he's just not, and I don't fuck with that at all. Okay rant over...for now. My reaction for their dynamic changing lmao, "DYNAMIC CHANGE HELLO. CAUGHT MY REACTION ON INSTA. "I'm starting to lose my patience now." WHATEVER YOU SAY NEXT OR HAPPENS NEXT CAN'T EXCUSE THIS LINE AND THEIR DYNAMIC IS LOWKEY CHANGED FOR ME. Help. HELP. WHAT THE HELL, I CAN'T MOVE ON FROM THAT."

On top of that, there was a lot of bullshit in the episodes. I think that they needed to cool it on the filler, especially with how short it is; like, just tell me the fucking plot line before I get violent. Also, in regards to other bull shit, the confession bit was lowkey so bullshit. I was at a loss for words. I feel like they were doing too much when they should have just had a flat-out confession; stop giving me all this run-around shit. Going back to this with lackluster ass shit. Some episodes were interesting for a little bit, and then they would go to this lackluster boring shit, like we are pissing me off, silly.

THE WAY HE FOUND OUT THAT TORFUN DIED SUCKKKK, OH MY GOD. Like, we built our love story off of her; what are we even talking about right now, huh? He was just kind of like Oh yeah, your sister's been dead even though she's been texting me; I have known for a while now. LIKE WHAT? That should have been a bigger deal. I am dead.

Episode overview, let's go. Episode 3: "Smiling, but just remember they are grown men, and there is nothing to be smiling about." Episode 4: "YALL WANNA FUCK, STOP LYING, LYING STRAIGHT TO MY FACE, THE LOOKS HAVE ME DEAD. The blind leading the blind. THIS IS MY BIGGEST FEAR, I SWEAR TO GOD. GETTING LOCKED IN THE BATHROOM AND NO ONE FINDING ME AND THEN I JUST DIE. They are so cute. I did need a trigger warning for getting locked in the bathroom tho." Episode 6: "Does anyone in their friend group have a car?" "FAH FREAKED ALL THE WAY OUT. LIKE. Love LOVE LOVE their height difference. This show is hella quiet, also FAH GIVES ME SUCH BAD VIBES LMAO. Like, I think it's just Bevers' face; it's like innocent but evil. HE IS ALL UP ON HIM THIS EPISODE, GET OFF HIM." Episode 7: "But we are back. WHY IS P'FAH ALWAYS TRYING TO GET BEHIND HIM, FAH GET BACK YOU FREAK. BRO BEVER AND TONLIEW ONLY HAVE A YEAR IN BETWEEN THEM, WHY IS TONLIEW SO TINY? dude why are they even in Japan? TONFAH STOPPPP THOSE EYES ARE GNARLYYY. I love when the friend group is together. Fah and Jo have me dead. North just ate that holy fuck. Drop Fah for North lmao. I am dying; North fucking ate that punch, and I am so dead. Also, Easter is getting here faster than y'all men lmao." Episode 8: "Hey, I know I have said like four words total in both seasons, but my hair is going to be perfect, and I am gonna serve face." - probably oat. I lowkey ship Earth and bas lmao."

Yeah, I had a lot to say for this one, and not a lot of it was positive, and I am so sorry. I do like Bever and Tonliew a lot; I just think their story was kind of meh. I don't know. Watch it if you want, though, because my friend really enjoyed them; I just didn't. Okay bye!

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