Wasn't a total waste, but didn't really grow on me
I started this drama without any expectations, but along the way I developed some. However, in the end, none of them were delivered in a way that left me satisfied.Firstly, the romance was mostly built on misunderstandings, stubbornness and bad communication, mixed with yearning, protectiveness and constant self-sacrifice. But it had its nice moments too, and those are the moments I cherish the most, because they were the ones that kept me watching.
Secondly, some of the characters deserved more screen time than they were given, and some were present way too often. The villains were quite predictable, yet somehow a little disappointing, and the supporting characters were always there to support, sometimes even stealing the spotlight. Some of the side plots were particularly interesting, and I would have loved it if they had developed them more than they did, but the screen time was given to the main plot, which felt quite repetitive at times, especially in the middle part.
Overall, the story wasn't a total waste, but it didn't really grow on me. It was often messy and chaotic, detaching me from the characters and leaving me wondering why they did what they did, and why the writers had to include this or that, because sometimes the plot choices really didn't make sense.
If anyone wants to watch this, my conclusion is this: don't expect too much. Enjoy the visuals, the actors, and the mess the plot offers, and you'll be fine. As for me — once bitten, twice shy. I will remember this as the first drama of Song Weilong I ever watched, but otherwise, I am shelving this and probably not returning to it again.
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prequel was so much better
I guess since I read the source material this was disappointing in comparison. story felt either disorganized or boring throughout the show when it was very engaging in the webtoon unfortunately. the prequel that followed was not flimsy like this and the production value increased as well in my opinionWas this review helpful to you?
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time travel DONE RIGHT
oh my god! what an amazing amazing series!!as someone who's obsessed with you know, being together for life after life, and reincarnations.. this was a treat!
this series makes you travel with it. you're right there beside Klao figuring out why did it all happen!
it perfectly balances being a romance, a mystery, and a time travel story. as Klao gains memories, you gain clues as to what actually happened.
you feel betrayed, heartbroken, and happy as Klao, Phop, Kaew, Jom figure things out while navigating their own feelings.
I was a bit afraid as to how will they sum up their now life, meeting each other, knowing each other, in just one episode at the end but it was the most beautiful thing!
a must must watch! so well written. not a single plothole!
would've loved to see Chred being miserable tho :/
however, kinda left a sour taste in my mouth with the whole "i started watching over you for 2 years and planned the whole thing". i kinda don't like it when BL series do that, but especially this. if they were destined to meet, all of that wasn't needed
i would like to end this review by saying, KAEW/PUN. IT IS ILLEGAL HOW PRETTY YOU ARE!!!!
okay bye <3
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no justice to source material
not that the source material is amazing but it was still better than whatever this was. the least they could’ve done was stick to it a bit better honestly and the acting among the leads was pretty stale. if anyone wants to watch this I recommend reading the webtoon after and not before to have both without ruining it lolWas this review helpful to you?
engaging premise light watch
I always get this mixed up with twinkling watermelon lol but it’s actually a fun watch. not the most memorable but the story is fine overall just a bit corny but of course there’s way worse in this genre. characters weren’t particularly likable or unlikable and acting was just okay but good enough for the story anywayWas this review helpful to you?
fun watch high quality production
nobody gave a rat’s ass about all the plot holes because the story was engaging lol I’d say that’s a good summary of it. the production value was actually quite good too I think that’s the positive element that stood out to me the most. writing was just okay but still better than most in the genre obviouslyWas this review helpful to you?
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I feel that if you like cute drams this one is the one for you it has a lot of cuteness in it and it also has some depth in it wish makes it way better but it doesn't last that long with is sad so I really wished we could of have more time on that topic but it was pretty good and it really is a pause and cringe but smile type of shoe it really gives off giggling so much vibes.this drama has a ml where he is portrayed as very pure hearted and kind whilst the other male lead is seen as nonchalant and even a heartbreaker which is fine it makes the story ten times better it and it's really nice thing about this story is that it shows us or at least from my point of view when they realized they were in love.
so, if you like cute, fluffy and pure and funny dramas this one is for you it may have it tiny moments of sadness, but what show doesn't I would definitely recommend it and rewatch it myself if I lost my memory this show would on my top list to watch .
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engaging but messy story
hard to find shows in this genre with appropriate episode length working like this, I actually didn’t have any gripes with the time skip. I think the only issue I had honestly was the story in that second half following the time skip fell off a bit for me, the momentum was a bit too clumsy. maybe the character just too suddenly became erratic and bipolar to be believable. but there’s enough substance to it overall to be engagingWas this review helpful to you?
corny and pretty boring
surprised with it being at 8.0 now because this was kinda bad lol at least the writing was very weak which was sad when the story had potential to be fun. corny behaviour from characters just made it cringe honestly just because it was a vampire premise didn’t mean it needed to match up with terrible twilight writing lolWas this review helpful to you?
Dam good
Holy smokes this was an absolute pleasure to watch.It was interesting with a good story line and unbiased general, despite finding out the truth he stood by her and allowed her to grow to what she wanted.
A power couple that challenges and unwavering love for each other and there beliefs,
The fight scenes were absolutely amazing and so on point, The ML smoldering features were so hot, the intensity looks and often little grins were gorgeous.
OST was nice and flowing 😌
Overall a dam good watch
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Korea is King of Gore, Force & Intensity
What I love about Korean cinematography is the realism by which they just draw me in. The focus on tangible facts and objectivity is above par, imho. As a schadenfreude, I enjoy the intention placed on the gore and how they explain in detailed conversations what was done and with what, as if it’s normal discussions— because they are. It’s what investigators do.If you’re someone who enjoys trying to put the pieces together by developing theories which often times react to gut feelings, this is a good watch. My mind wonders at the slightest clues…which might amount to nothing. However, it’s what makes these well put together storylines worth watching.
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mildly corny but fun watch
surprised I watched this considering the format of course but it was actually pretty engaging. one of the characterizations got kind of weird for a second towards the end but other than that I think the story was fine overall. ending was anticlimactic though and not very memorable so that actually increased the rewatch value lolWas this review helpful to you?
moody in a good way high quality production and memorable
actually the pacing for this stood out for me the most. made it memorable and gave actual rewatch value which I don’t often have at all. definitely unexpected as well considering unintentional love story’s show was starkly different. was a lot heavier handed in this one and with a stronger mood. though that also resulted in plot holes connecting back to the main story I didn’t care. emotions were also a highlight definitely better acting from these leads than on the original show. was engaging to the point I didn’t care if it was different from the source material. in any case, the characterization was very different from it anywayWas this review helpful to you?
With a solid plot and a magnificent, stellar cast, this is a fresh and intelligent historical drama.
The brilliant Hou Minghao, in the role of General Wuji, is the true soul of the series; his overwhelming charisma, wonderful expressiveness, and marvelous eyes convey deep emotions without needing words. Imposing and ruthless on the battlefield yet possessing a righteous heart, he shows a vulnerable side that makes you truly empathize with him. The young actress Aimi is also fantastic as Xie Jiayu; she is highly talented and has a incredibly promising future ahead of her.The series has the feel of an old-fashioned drama, with a gritty, realistic quality to the visuals that makes everything feel authentic and believable. Modern themes are handled beautifully, featuring strong, intelligent, and exceptionally well-developed female characters. Wuji himself is very open-minded—he deeply respects his beloved's independence and never treats her as a possession. I must also mention the magnificent soundtrack, which beautifully features Hou Minghao’s superb vocals. It is one of those rare shows where I never skip the opening or closing credits.Was this review helpful to you?
fun watch with good acting from full cast
acting really underrated honestly compared to other works in this genre that get gassed up but are actually terrible.. episode lengths were plenty long enough to me considering most other shit nowadays manages to be like 5 mins come on lol and genuinely don’t know why there’s so many comments on so-called plot holes because it was actually very clear they were trying to provide context for literally every element of the plot. but to be fair I guess that’s just the usual audience anyway zzz nobody knows how to pay attention properly. singular thing I can agree on was it just wasn’t realistic but what was anyone supposed to expect ? so what if the cop was bad at being a cop lol they said it themselves anyway. and the leads didn’t particularly have chemistry but honestly I didn’t care the story was fine for me genuinely compared to loads of other works again that are worse by a long shot with actual plot holes and cheap lazy writing.. and no time wasted on triangle bullshit or misunderstandings etc since the romance wasn’t intense which was fine. was able to enjoy all the characters and their connections a lot better. possibly memorable? rewatch value only low because I personally don’t rewatch most thingsWas this review helpful to you?
