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Yong Pal
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Overall 8.5
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Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 8.0
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Sarebbe stato un 9

Onestamente è così, per me sarebbe stato un 9 pieno, perché queste trame con outcast mi piacciono parecchio però dopo l'episodio 12 devo dire che ha cominciato a non piacermi una caratteristica della trama. E questo ha portato (come fra le altre cose si è notato visto che l'ho iniziata ad inizio anno e la sto finendo adesso) ad avere dei momenti no con la storia che stanno culminando con il fatto che la sto recensendo anche se sto vedendo le ultime due puntate. Devo dire che finché la trama erano lui e lei contro il mondo questa storia era molto okey ed era esattamente quello che volevo: un medico outcast (io amo le storie di medici outcast) con una heir che per le trame di altri ha perso il suo trono che cercano di riprendere il trono di lei e di vincere contro i cattivi (cioè praticamente tutti). Anche la parte di trama successiva, cioè la vendetta di lei mi piaceva, nel senso che secondo me lei non solo doveva vendicarsi, ma lo ha fatto anche troppo poco, mi è piaciuta. Quello che non mi è piaciuto però è quanto lui desse una mano alla Mrs Lee. Nel senso che alcune volte (molto spesso) sembrava dare più ragione a lei che non alla sua FL. E devo dire che è un po' irritante, sopratutto perché lui mi dice che ama la protagonista, le dice che vuole che torni ad essere la Han Yeo Gin che amava, ma poi mi stava sempre appresso alla Mrs Lee. Insomma, per essere uno che dice di amarla in tutti i modi e tutti i laghi devo dire che non sembrava reale, anche tutto quello che ha fatto per salvare il fratello di lei (che voglio di, la terminazione no, ma la galera magari) e il continuare a tenersi attorno sempre la Mrs Lee anche dopo che il marito era morto devo dire che mi è sembrato un cattivo modo di gestire la trama, perché per l'appunto i suoi sentimenti sembravano meno intensi dell'inizio. è vero che uno dice che lei era la sua bussola morale e quando lei ha cominciato a non seguirla si è allontanato, ma non è che l'altra fosse e tutto questo tipo di rettitudine morale (e lui lo sa), quindi non ho ben capito perché lei si e l'altra no. Parlando del fatto che Yeo Gin si sia tenuta il segretario, posso dire, device di trama osceno, quando era palese che volesse farla fuori dall'anteguerra (e lei stessa lo sapeva).
Quindi da un certo punto di vista vi direi come Doctor Stranger, una trama che di base mi sarebbe piaciuta moltissimo (ripeto io amo i medical drama e questo tipo sono fra i miei preferit), ma la cui esecuzione mi ha lasciato l'amaro in bocca.

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You Maniac
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Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.5
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WORTH THE HYPE!

Being a William-Est fan, I've indeed been waiting for this series and had lots of expectations from it and thanfully enough it exceeded my expectations completely!

Like the storyline at first I thought was like a romance between an introvert red flag x extrovert red carpet but seeing the 1st two episodes I realized it’s completely different like the way certain scenes are shot then the visuals and dialogues uffffff ofc there's humor in it as well also the face cards of all the actors are so much lethal gosh!

Now at first I thought of Moth to be a self-obsessed artist too full of himself and his looks but gradually after watching episode 2 and seeing his POV I realized my poor boy is too lonely also his thoughts about spending birthdays alone like I could relate to Moth so much T-T

Coming to Dean, he is a red flag who's a sweet talker like I legit fell for him since Episode 1 even though I'm team Moth like the way William portrayed the emotions and feelings of Dean especially the body language and his actions towards Moth kudos to William's acting as well like it is kinda hard yk for William as the characters he has played so far all of them were green flags <3

Coming to the OST — I AM LEGIT OBSESSED WITH IT LIKE I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO IT ON REPEAT AND I JUST CAN'T STOP AISHHHHHHH >//♡//<

Overall, I am going to suggest any bl fan to watch this drama for it's a good one tbh like I won't say that it is a masterpiece but it deserves the hype and it’s a good watch like you won't feel bored at all yah the plot may be a bit cliché but the way the storyline proceeds and everything like it will make you eventually crave for more so yup hehe ^3^

P.S. —> I legit watched Episode 1 on the night before my exam (Update: It went well ^v^) and two minutes in — I SCREAMED LIKE AISHHHH so you have been warned *wink* *wink* also today's my birthday and I intentionally did not watch the episode yesterday just so that I could enjoy it today and trust me, at the end of Episode 2 I LEGIT SQUEALED SO HARD LIKE WHAT WAS THAT OMGGGG I mean throughout the episode I blushed and giggled but there were certain special moments that made me SCREAM like aishhhh what can I do my poor heart can't take sm fluff and romance hihi >//3//<

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My Stubborn Special Episode
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by SarahD
2 days ago
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Overall 6.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 4.5
Rewatch Value 1.5
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Cute little follow on story

Great little follow on story that tied up a few loose endings though why Phut took the complete and overwhelming blame for Vee’s overdramatic toxic behaviour (once his affair had surfaced in the main drama) baffled me. She should have dumped him back then, not tied him to her side with a leash so tight it was frightening and borderline psychotic. I don’t condone what he did but the way the writers handled it was lazy and sloppy.

My favourite scene had to be when Sorn handled Jun’s stalker by leaving the phone open so that he could clearly hear him and Jun having s*x. Priceless.

Would I watch it again? Nah, but a cute couple of hours worth of Boat and Oat

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Marry My Husband
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by Dg457
2 days ago
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Overall 7.5
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Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 5.5

Initially exciting but lost its spark in the last quarter

Ever since I got into kdramas, I've been stumbling across Marry My Husband, one of the most talked about series in the recent years. Although I don't tend to watch many romcoms, the premise seemed interesting enough so one year ago, I decided to give it a try in the near future - which was now.

I knew that Marry My Husband was the adaptation of a popular webtoon (which too was an adaptation of a novel) and since it was convenient for me, I read the webtoon first, in order to get familiar with the story. To tell you the truth, I don't know if my opinion would have been any different had I not read the webtoon first but the more I think about it, the more I conclude that not a lot would have changed.

Marry My Husband centers around a very common trope, which is reincarnation. The main character, Kang Ji Won, who is dying from cancer, gets murdered by her husband, Park Min Hwan after catching him cheating on her with her best friend, Su Min. Not only that, but she overheard them plotting her death, by not paying for her treatment and thus, benefitting from the insurance money.

Ji Won dies but surprisingly, she finds herself back to the past, more specifically in 2013, 10 years before her marriage and before her death. Determined to get revenge on those who wronged her and prevent her death, Ji Won starts plotting her revenge; make Su Min marry Min Hwan and giving her fate to her. And during this, she's not alone, for she finds an unexpected ally, Yoo Ji Hyuk, the head of the company she works for.

The first half of the drama was beyond engaging. From the start, I sympathized with Ji Won and I rooted for her to bounce back stronger. The pacing was not slow, nor too fast and each step inher revenge was planned carefully. Compared to the webtoon, there were more drawbacks and misfortunes but Ji Won always knew what to do to fix any potential mistakes. The plot kept me thoroughly engaged not only by letting Ji Won's scheme unfold but by showcasing her personal development too.

One aspect I preferred compared to the webtoon was the characterization of the main leads. Don't get me wrong, Ji Won and Ji Hyuk were more than entertaining in the webtoon and I had fun reading about them. That being said, their portrayal in the kdrama fleshed out their characters even more, giving them some type of complexity.

Ji Won wanted to seize the second chance she got and do better in living her life. Her main goal was revenge but she wanted to improve her life, too. Instead of focusing solely on her revenge, Ji Won starting making better choices instead of neglecting herself. Watching her gaining reliable friends, excelling in her job and finding pure and unconditional love felt very rewarding after all the mistreatment she had received and I rooted for her happiness throughout the whole drama.

What I appreciated in her writing is that she was shown to have conflicted feelings while preparing to punish Su Min and Min Hwan. It was logical for her to still cling into the past at times and feel bitterness about their strained relationship. Ji Won always cherished her relationship with Min Hwan and her friendship with Su Min, before the betrayal, and even after learning their schemings, she still felt remorse - especially towards Su Min, who she knew since they were children. Watching Ji Won overcoming these lingering feelings and move on while forming genuine bonds was very cathartic and I appreciate that the writer included this inner turmoil.

Ji Hyuk was improved compared to the webtoon, in my opinion. His character wasn't necessarily deep but at least he had his own demons to fight. Aside from the fact he worried about helping and protecting Ji Won, he also had to standup against his grandfather. As U&K's manager, he was required to meet some standards and yet all he wanted to do was be close to Ji Won and enjoy his life, instead of fulfilling others' expectations.

The supporting characters were compelling, especially Su Min and Min Hwan. I especially adored Ji Won's friendship with Hyi Yeon and Mrs. Yang, both of them helped Ji Won when she needed support and Ji Won in return did everything to help them, particularly Mrs. Yang. Their friendship was very refreshing and it showed how toxic Ji Won and Su Min's relationship had always been.

Park Min Young was fitting for Ji Won's role, she carried herself with calmness and confidence and she also managed to express Ji Won's vulnerability after her death. Na In Woo made me warm up to his portrayal of Ji Hyuk, I liked the way he used his expressions and body language to convey Ji Hyuk's devotion and love.

That being said, both leads could have been more expressive when it came to some heavy emotional scenes. Na In Woo in particular couldn't match Park Min Young's acting in some cases. He came across as too stiff at times, which I understand that it serves a purpose but he should have expressed his character's emotions in a more dynamic way when it was required. It threw me off but it didn't ruin the experience for me. The chemistry between the main leads was plausible and there were many nice moments (their kisses were soooo intense) but overall, I wasn't very sold. I obviously wanted them to end up together but I was more interested in them as individuals instead of a couple for a big part of the series.

Song Ha Yong as Su Min was undoubtedly one of the biggest highlights in the series. She owned the character and she elevated Su Min so much. I appreciate how the writers showed more about Su Min's backstory, they explained where her insecurities stemed from but they didn't attempt to excuse her actions. Ha Yong brought some sense of complexity to Su Min and every time she appeared on screen, she got my attention.

Lee Yi Kyung was impressive as Min Hwan. He switched emotions effortlessly and he made me feel so uneasy when he showcased Min Hwan's darker side. He was definitely one of the best actors throughout the drama, especially towards the end when his comedic persona shattered, revealing his true colors at last.

The rest of the cast was okay, I liked Gong Min Jung as Mrs. Yang and Choi Gyu Ri as Hui Yeon a lot. Min Jung and Ha Do Hwon had some nice chemistry together, their scenes were mature and grounded and yet full of unspoken feelings, suitable for their characters. Some other performances were less remarkable and came across as wooden or forced but overall, the acting was more than serviceable.

Although the drama was pretty rich in terms of themes and tropes, the chance to live your life again and make up for past mistakes was the most prominent one. As Ji Won developed more as a character, she stopped narrowing down everything to her revenge. She started moving on from past memories and people and she embraced the chance to finally live a happy life, surrounded by genuine people.

The tone of the series was very optimistic and realistic, despite the supernatural element. We can't always predict what will the future uphold, nor make the best decisions all the time. But we can grow as people and learn to prioritize ourselves instead of pleasing others. Ji Won, in her past life, used to be insecure and dependent on others. But she realized that she cannot keep living like that and she became stronger. It's not an easy path of course. However, it's always worth it.

I really wish I could say that I enjoyed the drama more than I did. Up until episode 11, the story was very engaging and I enjoyed the interactions between the characters a lot. But then came the later episodes and my interest started faltering.

I acknowledge that the last quarter of the series followed the plot of the novel, which the webtoon scrapped. That being said, just because an adaptation stays true to the original source, that doesn't necessarily make it good. A good writer knows which parts are worth keeping and which parts need to change. It's the reason why adaptations like the Lord of the Rings trilogy became so beloved, because they kept what was important while making necessary changes.

I understand the need to include Yu Ra, Ji Hyuk's ex-fiance. Kdrama writers are notorious for adding more tension right when things seem to calm down. I also understand that because of Yu Ra, more context was provided regarding how Ji Hyuk and Ji Won's fate would be altered in their second life and how the events would unfold. But her introduction to the story stalled the overall progress, which is ironic considering she simultaneously made the plot progress to the required ending.

Because of Yu Ra and her schemings, screen time that could have been utilized to develop the other characters was lost. Hui Yeon and Eun Ho suffered the most since the writer remembered to develop their romance 4 episodes before the end. I wasn't invested in their relationship because the writers didn't invest in the first place. Mrs. Yang's storyline was very interesting and it got dealt in a kinda rushed way. I wanted to see more of her overcoming her struggles with Ji Won and Seok Jin's help (and I definitely wouldn't have said no to the development of a romantic relationship between her and the later, if it had been developed earlier). Yu Ra wasn't even that interesting to make up for the story's trajectory, Su Min and Min Hwan could have remained the main antagonists and the story would have been the same.

I will give props to the writer for making the second half more thriller-esque, at least that was a unique approach for a romcom. While some viewers complained about that, I personally savored the darker parts, especially when Ji Won and Ji Hyuk started making morally ambiguous decisions, in order to change their fate.

As we reached the latest episode, my interest had declined. The conclusion was satisfying but the build up became tiresome. At one point, it felt like a chore to watch the series, even though I still found some enjoyable aspects. The pacing was more disjointed and there were some scenes which tempted me to skip them.

All in all, Marry My Husband was an overall entertaining watch. I totally understand why it created such a big buzz when it had been released but personally, I didn't love it as other people did. I wish they had handled the story differently but it is what it is. I recommend reading the webtoon as well, it handles the plot better in my opinion and it might satisfy some viewers who were let down.

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My Stubborn
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by SarahD
2 days ago
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Overall 7.0
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 4.5
Rewatch Value 4.0

PWP…

I’m really not sure of how I feel about this drama as there’s so much to like but it didn’t really get me the way, for example, Love in the Air did so I’ve come away glad I watched it but somehow slightly deflated.

The story follows Sorn, a stoic slightly older alpha male and Jun a mischievous younger twink who meet again after two years apart when Jun joins the firm Sorn works at as an intern. The first scene from two years before the internship sets the initial tone for their relationship, that is to say, physical, but over time their feelings deepen. Through their journey, and due to a lack of communication, they experience bone deep jealousy, unreasonable need for dominance and control but after a mini break up and once they talk, really talk, they move to a better place emotionally and mentally.

There’s lots to like about this drama but, but and I can’t believe I’m writing this, the nc scenes are sometimes too long especially as it becomes painfully obvious that these guys (and gals) are actors not porn stars . For example, the second male relationship is really well acted and believable until we get to the s*x scenes where they turn into stilted marionettes and you can almost hear the director yelling “put your hand here, tilt your head to the right, bend your knee a little more more, that’s it, closer!”

Boat and Oat’s characters are cute, funny, annoying, judgmental, jealous, insecure and downright scared but totally believable in this drama and play their roles with raw honesty as their characters fight to protect themselves from failure. They’re never going to win, or even be nominated for an Oscar for their performances but they work so well together.

For some reason there’s a bit of gl action too but I didn’t think the sub plot added anything to the drama and was more of a tick box exercise but the rest of the characters added depth and realism to this cute drama even though we got the mandatory overly theatrical ‘screaming queen’ gossip monger and a couple of thugs doing violent things (snore).

Production values, sets, were great and the camera angles and lighting were put to great use too.

Would I watch this again? Probably not as whichever way you slice it, this duo still doesn’t set itself up quite as well as P’Payu and Rain

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Until the T-Shirt Dries
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Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 9.0

Enigmatic. Perplexing. Healing.

This series begins with loss…with people finding support in one another through the trauma of losing someone they love. Like a train ride, it starts very slowly, gradually gaining speed and momentum until…it hits a wall.

The writers beautifully incorporate so many metaphors throughout the story that, as a viewer, I constantly found myself looking for answers. Why can’t you just tell me what is happening? Because that would dumb me down.

This is what I admire about Japanese writers. They have a creative way of challenging our intellect without resorting to cheap tricks. Here we simply watch people dealing with loss, grief, marriage, love and the things we keep hidden. And just when you think you understand where the story is going, something happens that changes everything.

Because you’ve already become emotionally invested in these characters, your reaction is exactly what the writers wanted…anger, confusion, disbelief, frustration. Call it whatever you like.

But like hanging a T-shirt out to dry, understanding takes time, patience and acceptance.

That’s when the train starts gaining momentum.

Then, just as you’ve surrendered to the idea that perhaps this journey is becoming boring and monotonous…the train hits the wall.

Suddenly your emotions are pulled right back in.

What just happened?

Was that real?

Was that a dream?

And once again, you’re questioning everything you thought you understood.

The acting is superb and remarkably natural. During the last few episodes, I purposely turned off the closed captions. I wanted to listen to their voices, watch their eyes and study their body language. Sometimes those things tell a story all by themselves. By watching this way, every revelation became even more shocking because I wasn’t being told what to think…I had to interpret what I was seeing.

And perhaps that is what this entire series has been asking us to do.

How well do we really know someone we’ve loved for years?

You can sleep beside someone every night, build a home together and create what appears to be a loving and peaceful marriage…yet never share your deepest thoughts, fears and secrets. We sometimes reveal only the parts of ourselves that we believe will preserve that happiness, while keeping our real selves safely hidden underneath.

Is that still love?

Perhaps the title itself provides the answer.

A T-shirt doesn’t dry simply because the washing machine has stopped spinning. Pull it out too soon and it may still be wet. You have to hang it up, expose it to the air…and give it time.

Maybe people aren’t so different.

And perhaps love isn’t about keeping everything clean and perfectly folded. Maybe it’s about finally exposing everything we’ve kept hidden and discovering whether, after all of it has been washed and hung out to dry, we still choose the person standing beside us.

I’m on episode 9, however the series ends it would make me feel good. Because finding love and even losing it after is still better that never to have loved at all.

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The Road to Splendor
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2 days ago
36 of 36 episodes seen
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Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 8.5
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The Struggle to Power

Ever since I saw reels on the first episode of this show, I have been waiting for all the episodes to stream before binging this show. Now that all the episodes have streamed I am pleased to say that THIS SHOW DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!

Firstly, the chemistry. I loved FTY and ZL as a couple, the way they looked at each other, drawn to each other, it was truly beautiful to watch. Ding Yuxi and Deng enxi truly outdid themselves in this role. They were so adorable together!! I loved how they stood with each other no matter what, and although there were fights and arguments along the way, they always found their way back to each other within an episode (no extensively stretched out break up lasting multiple episodes luckily!!).

I also quite enjoyed the plot in this show. I have seen many shows on fighting to power, but the way we see ZL, someone who quite literally had nothing, climb to the epitome of power, was truly incredible. The plot, the sacrifice on this path was beautifully shown and written in this drama. I actualy enjoyed the political struggles and intrigues, offering a truly realistic view on what it means to walk the 'road to splendor'.

Additionally, I loved the OST. The songs in this drama were actually so good, full of emotion, that I have now added some to my playlist!!

The only comments I would have are just that the acting wasn't anything too special, it didnt really stand out to me compared to other dramas. I would also say that I was annoyed by how many times ZL wouldn't tell FTY stuff to protect her, but honestly it made sense and these issues only truly lasted an episode, never truly affecting what they had for one another.

Overall, a really good drama. Definetly give this a watch!

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The Princess Royal
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by Faimac
2 days ago
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Overall 7.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 6.5
Rewatch Value 7.0

Good but longish

This drama started off really well, the whole go back in time to correct ways that were wronged.

However, it started to drift and felt exceptionally long and tedious like were just filing away, from the strong start.

The couple was entertaining but also felt like they were not on same page, they kept going backwards and forwards with their decisions and also felt a little petty, there were incidents she came onto strong and using her title to get what she wanted.

I really didn’t like the background music, it is bland, too modern and out of place..

In the end, the drama was still “good enough” but one can’t help but wonder if it could’ve been better.

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Ongoing 7/10
Payback
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2 days ago
7 of 10 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 10

The best bl adaptation ever

I thought I had seen it all with KinnPorsche, Shine, or Love in the Air but damn, I was wrong.
The smut scenes? Absolute chef’s kiss 💋 the best ever.
Y’all, receive your flowers 💐

There wasn’t a hint of awkwardness between the main leads. Whoever handled the intimate coordination (if they had one) deserves major credit for directing those 😚 scenes so naturally.

Now, onto the plot hehe 🙃 I’ve read the manhwa and about 80% of the novel. This used to be one of my favorite manhwas, and I never dreamed of seeing it adapted. But oh boy, I couldn’t be happier. From the world-building to the costumes and acting, they followed the manhwa perfectly, a solid 💯.

I was a little bit skeptical at first because I can count on my fingers the number of Thai BLs I’ve actually enjoyed ,you know, not just forced myself to finish because I like BL. But this was not disappointing at all. They did the source material justice, and the actors clearly did their homework. The MC nailed that nonchalant vibe, and Jay? Just as hot as the Jay from the manhwa.

I usually have something to complain about, but not this time. This is a solid 10 for me. 🔥

One more thing, that ugly old fart gave me literal chills

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Fortuna's Eye
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2 days ago
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Overall 7.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 6.5
Rewatch Value 4.0

Well executed, and Good, if you agree with the set-up

What do you do if tragedy is inevitable and any attempt to intervene comes at an extreme personal price? This film wrestles with this set-up and with a clear punishment for agency and ethical compassion. Plop a sweet love story into this fatalistic set-up and you get a well acted vehicle with clear plot points designed to tug at your emotions. For those who buy the premise, keep plenty of tissues nearby. For those who view agency and heroism through a different lens, the role of fate is moot.
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Love Next Door
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2 days ago
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Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 7.0
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Will love ultimately survive the passing of years?

I was quite upset with this drama. At first, I thought both the story and the dynamics were incredible, but some decisions made by the production made me question them, especially the fact that to get rid of her ex-boyfriend, they invented the most ridiculous excuse possible (he leaves because when she was sick, allegedly he didn't love her 100%), which, in my opinion, would be perfectly normal, especially in the situation she was in. I think he took care of her as much as he could to make her feel better, but if he stayed home too long, they would be two people at rock bottom who couldn't reach out to each other when needed. And another fact: since the ex appears, we clearly see that she likes her ex much more than the protagonist, so I say that the excuse they gave to get rid of the ex was terrible because they had to find some way to make the protagonists get together. The other reason was the complete abandonment of the secondary characters in the last episodes. We viewers can't see an ending for these characters because the last scene we see is a phone call in which they agree to meet and nothing more. That's why I said I was angry due to certain decisions made by the show's production.

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Cases between Us
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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My Fav CP

I really love it chemistry between them really so deep bond. I love the way the protect each others and they got jelaous each others everytime other try to touch their beloved one. Ending made me more curious what would happened to Zhao Shaoshang after he arrived alone at Nagasaki? And the scene when Yuan Hong hold pistol toward his father, did he shoot his father? His father died? Please i hope they would release season 2!!!
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Overall 7.0
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 4.0

Somewhat Overrated

Before I started watching, I only had a basic idea of fhe plot - an actor who goes to a hill side town and meets someone there and falls in love. The story as such wasn't interesting and frankly the only reason I started this was because of the hype surrounding it.

The direction is interesting, the location is truly beautiful but the story itself is quite slow moving. It was an interesting choice to have several, if not most, scenes with no background music. Just silence. A lot of those times nothing specific is happening with many of them just having actors be lost in thought or are silent. It felt a lot like an art film.

My biggest issue was that there were many times when I was confused as to what happened. I would wonder if I missed something but it was just suspense to be revealed later. Other times you had to draw your own conclusions with no extra clues. So I had to resort to asking others what actually happened. Many times other viewers were also guessing. This lack of understanding affected my viewing experience.

There were some interesting scenarios like how actors and their teams handle viral stories (both positive and negative). And truth and what gets depicted to the public. Or what conclusions fans draw and how they can be manipulated to believe something. This is what fascinated me the most about this story rather than the relationship between the two leads.

Overall I can't say I completely disliked it but I wasn't wowed by it either. Perhaps one can chalk it up to differences in taste.

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Love to Hate You
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2 days ago
10 of 10 episodes seen
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Overall 9.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 8.0
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We are all human beings in the end.

Love to Hate You was an unbelievable surprise. In the first few episodes, I thought it would be just another series trying to demonstrate the inequalities between men and women, exaggerating reality and showing that only men are monsters in relationships. But as the episodes progressed, we see that the social criticism becomes less harsh and exaggerated, and instead uses humor without losing its critical meaning. Furthermore, thanks to the protagonist and the secondary character, the series presents several types of men who have suffered at the hands of women and who are also human in the end. All this is to say that at first it may give us the feeling of being just another sensationalist female program, but thanks to the character development we can observe from various points of view both the flaws of men and those of women, because at the end of the day, regardless of whether we are men or women, we are human beings and we all know that we are not perfect or anything like that.

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The Early Spring
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2 days ago
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Overall 7.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 7.5
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 6.0

From casual friends with benefits to turning serious!

Overrated drama, entertaining novel!
Praiseworthy first half with secret skinship, office life intrigue, and boss vs employee power dynamics. CP in a Love and hate relationship loop beginning at casual friends with benefits to turning serious!

Glad to see both ml and fl have trustworthy and comforting friend circle and parents.
Appreciate the attempt at sensual over steamy, chemistry feels overdone yet undercooked at the same time. Strong portrayal of women at work!
Definitely a tingling must watch overall for those looking for ragebait love and s3xy forbidden office romance!
Would I call it fresh...hmmmm not really!

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