Reviews

Nothing to keep you watching

Things I liked

1 How it started. A bold and cute FL and a cute ML. You think it can't be bad and yet.

2 The FL. The script was weak but she was good in her role and I'd like to see her in other dramas.

Things I disliked

1 The ML. I didn't hate him like I did in Love is Sweet, but he's not great as the ML. He's cute, no doubt but I can't say I find him talented and the romance was tepid at best.

2 That I can't say something really positive. I've watched quite a few high school and college dramas and this one doesn't stand out in any way.

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An utter mess, but...

Things I liked

1 The premise. It wasn't that original, but it still stood out and wanted to know how it evolves.

2 The FL actress. She was good in her role. I haven't seen her elsewhere and I won't look for her other dramas, but here she did a decent job.

Things I disliked

1 It felt like it didn't know how to move forward, although I think that the writer knew what he wanted. It's just that it didn't land as he thought maybe and that's what makes people either like it or despise it. I'm in the middle. I think there was potential, but it could have been better.

2 The ending. I put it in the dislike list because it didn't make me feel satisfied, but it could also go to the like list because it was somewhat fitting. Many praise What If for going all the way with the ending but to me that was what broke my heart. I'll never get over that ending. I still have in mind their happy days before she left for Shanghai and can't fathom she chose that other idiot. So only for that this ending isn't that bad.

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Atraídos como a canto de sirena

Esta serie me tuvo a su merced tal cual lo haría el canto de una sirena. La combinación entre misterio y romance estuvo muy bien equilibrado. Tantos sucesos me hicieron sentir que era una detectiva más tratando de encontrar culpables, y cada vez surgía algún giro en la historia que obligaba a replantearse lo que según parecía ser un hecho obvio.
Arte, dolor, amor, sospecha...elementos permanentes a lo largo de la serie, dándonos luego un final feliz (como muchos deseamos).

La música fue sin duda muy bien escogida, y la actuación de todos fue excepcional. Sin duda un excelente k-drama

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Trigger warning for self-harm and non-consensual sex

This series can be very frustrating for the first 5 episodes because we go from the past to the future a LOT. A ridiculous amount, really. None of it is in chronological order, which makes the story more confusing than it needed to be. It's enough to make someone want to drop the series after an episode or two, but besides this, I felt like it was a solid series. The jumping from past to present pretty much stops by episode 6.

The only other thing I didn't really like was the characters Ken and Lavid (Rawit) being so stupid. The dads are just as bad. I'm not a fan of stupid characters or ones that lack common sense. I deal with that enough in my day-to-day life. It doesn't bother me to the point of mentioning it often, but Ken is literally out here helping run to companies (into the ground but still) and trying to outmaneuver Kelvin & Vier. It just didn't seem believable that either of the fathers would have given him any power to make company decisions. Lavid just doesn't have common sense.

The GL couple was really good, but it did feel like their scenes were filled with literal filler sometimes. Nana kicks ass! I love seeing a female character who can fight.

The OST was great, but for the main couple's NC scenes, it was a bit wild. In a good way. I was not expecting them to use those songs. Also, the kissing noises? I felt like I was intruding.

I loved the acting all around. Peat didn't have many facial expressions, but I don't think the role gave him much room to give that many. I could tell Fort was really enjoying this role, and his crying was captivating.

Non-consensual sex in episode 5? Not sure. The scene cuts off, but it hints at it, so right now I'm going with yes.

There are several scenes where Kelvin hurts himself and has a panic attack. I'm assuming it was a panic attack since I don't know what else it could have been, but it was very tame in comparison to the ones I've had. As for hurting himself, Kelvin cuts himself a lot in the months after he and Vier go their separate ways, and Peat's response, the relief he gets from doing it, is accurate to how it actually feels when you cut yourself. How do I know? I've done it before when I was feeling very stressed and was in an environment that I had no control over, and it was a way of getting things to slow down so I could breathe. Don't worry I haven't done it in years, and I'm mentally in a much better place. The point is, it was realistic.

This show would be interesting to rewatch now that I have all the pieces to the story.

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This drama ticks almost every box of a well-produced series, and in my view, it may even be underrated on MyDramaList. I would expect it to sit closer to 8.5.

It stars Luo Yunxi, who has been one of my favourites since Ashes of Love. Once again, he does not disappoint. His portrayal of Tang Li Ci is remarkable—transforming from a broken, traumatised refugee to a near god-like figure. The emotional range he delivers, from vulnerability to quiet triumph, is impressive. In many of his previous roles, such as Ashes of Love and Till the End of the Moon, he plays similar diverse roles from lowly figures to powerful, divine characters, and this drama continues that trend—yet still feels fresh.

Alen Fang also deserves special mention for his intense performance as Liu Yan. His portrayal of obsession and delusion is convincing and, at times, unsettling.

The cast overall performs strongly and is visually appealing. The storyline is refreshing—moving away from the usual gods-versus-demons formula common in Chinese fantasy dramas. The CGI is impressive, the fight sequences are visually striking, and the costumes are stunning. Luo Yunxi, in particular, seems to glide effortlessly from one elegant costume and hairstyle to another.

That said, the drama does echo elements of The Untamed, especially with musical instruments like the qin and flute used as lethal weapons. I even checked whether they shared the same writer—but they do not.

What truly hooks the audience is the central mystery: what really happened in the past, and who exactly is Tang Li Ci? Is he truly YiQue YinYang?

The story is intriguing. An ancient tribe developed the Rebirth Scroll—a mystical technique granting rapid healing and extraordinary power. These near-immortal beings ascended to form the TianRen Realm, leaving behind ShenZhou, their earthly home. However, history takes a dark turn when a TianRen (Celestial Being)—Ye Mo (also known as Yi Que Yin Yang)—descends to earth, is mistreated by humans, turns rogue, and brings devastation upon the land.

Beyond fantasy, the drama mirrors real-world dynamics in a surprisingly sharp way. Both Tang Li Ci and Liu Yan are deeply tied to Fang Zhou, almost like devoted followers of a political figure. Their conflict stems from this attachment. Liu Yan, convinced that Tang killed Fang, clings stubbornly to this belief—even when evidence suggests otherwise. His judgement is clouded not only by manipulation from the sinister Ghostly Peony, but also by his own jealousy and personal dislike. It is a powerful reminder of how easily bias shapes perception—we often believe the worst about those we resent.

What appears to be an intense rivalry between Liu Yan and Tang Li Ci gradually reveals deeper layers. There are unseen forces at work—manipulators pulling strings behind the scenes.

The internal dynamics of the Sword Alliance are also strikingly realistic: resistance to change, suspicion of rising talent, and vulnerability to corruption. Despite clear threats, they struggle to adapt—something that feels all too familiar in real-world organisations.

One weakness of the drama is its pacing. The prolonged conflict between Liu Yan and Tang Li Ci—especially when it extends beyond episode 22—can feel repetitive and slow. Liu Yan continually sets traps to prove Tang is YiQue YinYang, and while the clues (such as the Rebirth Scroll and the forehead mark) are compelling, the lack of progress can be frustrating. However, the story improves significantly as the mysteries begin to unfold later on. Tang’s ambiguous behaviour—such as his occasional admission to a crime he may not have committed—adds another layer of intrigue.

Emotionally, the drama delivers. A particularly heartbreaking moment comes with the loss of one of Tang’s loyal companions and also a strong supporter. Meanwhile, the larger conflict escalates: the TianRen Realm, facing decline, seeks to reclaim ShenZhou—at the cost of annihilating its current inhabitants. Ironically, in trying to survive, they risk their own destruction.

The story raises a profound question. Tang is determined to save his adopted earthly homeland and those he grows to love—but it ultimately becomes a choice between one race and another. Is survival always a zero-sum game? Must one side perish for the other to live?

This dilemma reflects the real world all too closely. Wars are often fought for dominance, not coexistence. Coexistence is often overlooked, and solutions that benefit all remain elusive. The unwillingness to understand or support the “other side” reveals a deeper human flaw—self-interest at its most destructive.

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A Factory-Line Revenge Fantasy You Can Only Enjoy If You Check Your Brain at the Door

If you treat Taxi Driver purely as a violent amusement park designed to let off steam, it’s highly watchable. But there is a strict catch: you must check your brain at the door and abandon your basic common sense before hitting play. The moment you apply any real-world logic, the script falls apart at the seams.
1. Cartoonish, Black-and-White Villains
The villains in this show aren't characters; they act more like unhinged cartoon monsters. To quickly provoke the audience's anger and deliver a cheap emotional high, the writers abandoned any nuanced storytelling. Instead, they made the villains purely evil just for the sake of being evil. Without complex motivations or realistic backgrounds, they lose any genuine sense of menace, acting merely as empty punching bags waiting for the heroes to knock them down.
2. Naive Plans Carried by Massive Plot Armor
The protagonist team seems eternally trapped in their pasts. The writers treat their trauma like a mechanical checklist, forcing formulaic, tear-jerking flashbacks every few episodes just to justify their vigilante actions. Worse still, their supposedly "mastermind" revenge plans are full of massive holes. In the real world, a single unexpected traffic jam or nosy bystander would ruin their entire operation. They survive entirely on massive plot armor granted by the writers.
3. Episode 5: A Tech Mogul Acting Like a Street Thug
Episode 5 is where the logical suspension of disbelief completely shatters. The CEO of a top-tier tech company spends his free time throwing tantrums and singing karaoke to vent his power fantasies? Even more absurdly, because an ex-employee left a bad review (and deleted it), this billionaire CEO personally leads a gang of thugs to beat the guy up?
The writers essentially took the mindset of a low-level street gangster and stuffed it into an executive suit. How does a real, powerful tech billionaire destroy someone? By unleashing a high-priced legal team to bury them in lawsuits, or using industry connections to make sure they can never find a job again. Beating someone up personally is the most amateurish, high-risk, and frankly, pathetic revenge tactic imaginable.
Conclusion: Taxi Driver is the TV equivalent of fast food. It hits the spot if you swallow it whole to satisfy a craving, but the moment you start chewing on the details, you realize it's entirely hollow.

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Watching this in 2026 -Still holds up.

Many reviews say it is better than season 1. I concur, but I would also mention that season 1, essentially, told every story in about 15 mins each, on average...and given this short a time, did very well.
So naturally, with this season focusing on only two subplots from the first season and extending them to create a more cohesive narrative, it succeeds in engaging the audience more.

What I did not like:
- The VR tech still does not make any sense.
- *Spoilers* - The first media leak of pictures makes sense, but why is the second group of pics incriminating in any sense? It's just a couple of guys leaving Jedi's place...well, maybe one of them being drunk was a big deal...whatever!

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Sisterhood

The strongest part of this one was definitely the relationship between the three sisters (and their grandmother). Scenes with all 4 of them were so endearing and it was pretty sweet to see that all of them have love lines.

Surprisingly, I think the romance of the main leads ended up being the weakest of the bunch. They had good chemistry and the whole "mystery" of their backstory was interesting while it was on screen in episode 1 and in the final episode, but in between, it felt needlessly overdramatic and hard-to-believe. I also just personally found it hard to root for the main couple when they had such a big, one-sided, secret hanging over them.

On the other hand, I thought the eldest sister's romance to be really touching (good yearning!), while the youngest sister's was so innocent and sweet.

Overall, I think this had good moments, but the main romance was kind of a miss. Also, using AI while the characters are supposed to be working in creative fields? BOOO. Tomato.

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Peak enemies-to-lovers slow burn

Ooooh. I am so happy I watched this beautiful show.

This is exactly what I want from my enemies-to-lovers slow burns — two characters who are each intelligent, independent, and strong — are actually, like, "I will murder your entire family" enemies. I found the entire romantic development SO satisfying, and the chemistry was great throughout all stages of their relationship.

The plot was pretty good as well, intertwining stories of politics and wars with conflict, both internally and with each other.

My only comment would probably be that the final battle — particularly the confrontation between the ML and main antagonist, played out quite fast. In fact, the female lead wasn't really involved in the final conflict at all, and while it was okay to see storylines alternate focuses in previous arcs, I think the final arc needed both of them.

Otherwise, amazing romance and so memorable. This one is going to put me in a historical mood for quite a while, because the high stakes just hit so different.

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HEALING, SLICE OF LIFE DRAMA

This drama start off with msytery, strong plots.. looking forward every Friday and Saturday to watch this series. this series has a beautiful and gentle concept and vibe, the story tells and shows us how to be happy, and how to support our beloved ones in life. its more than a romance story, this drama more about life.. you can relate it a lot. it shows us how to handle problems in life, Not all of our ways of solving problems are the right ways, perfect and good for others. sometimes we need to move quick to settle problems, but we still dont know how to solve things that we still dont know the answer, i can relate with Chan so much.. Chan has traumatic past and pityful life.. suffered alone abroad, and he only has Haran to hung onto his life that time.. no wonder he wanna protect Haran so bad.. i TOTALLY LOVE THE ENDING. BEAUTIFUL and SWEET ENDING. how i wish we have more episodes to explore our 1st Lead Couple and Hayoung couple.. such an amazing plot, am amazing cast and an amazing photography. masterpiece.. LOVE ALL OSTS AND CHARACTERS

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