Dropped 26/40
Destined
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Apr 27, 2026
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Overall 4.0
Story 4.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 4.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

From Promise to Disappointment: Dropped

This is a drop review—commentary on over half the season.

I hosted an end-of-year poll rating the best dramas of 2023, and this one was among the winners. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a favorite of mine, and I ended up dropping it around episode 26. While I loved the opening story and narrative, the strong female characterization, the comedic banter and chemistry between the leads, and especially the villain played by Liu Xueyi—who was beautifully layered and morally gray—I felt that by the midpoint, the rich and compelling story began to devolve. The narrative shifted to focus heavily on the main and second male leads, leaving what was supposed to be the female lead’s story in the background.

Of course, these are just my personal impressions of why it didn’t work for me. As I mentioned, it did win a group poll, so I’m simply offering the other side of the coin for this watch.

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Save Me
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Apr 27, 2026
16 of 16 episodes seen
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Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 5.0
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The injustice perpetuated by Confucian society

A series about the injustice perpetuated by Confucian society, particularly in Korea. A scene in the early episodes makes this point quite clear. Furthermore, the authority figures are all, without exception, negative characters who stem from this hierarchy.

At times, the psychological and physical violence is unbearable. It’s terribly cathartic to watch. When you’re on the receiving end, all you can do is wait. Rebelling only leads to more violence. Speaking out is pointless. Nobody wants to listen to us. You learn that very quickly.
In this regard, the two disabled characters die, either by suicide or murder. It’s no scandal to anyone in the series. It could have been me. That’s what I take away from it.

The cult in this story is directly inspired by the JMS Church. I can say this with certainty because of the leader’s white tuxedos, a reference to the vile bastard who ran that utterly disgusting cult. People tried to escape and were beaten up in groups (as the series brutally depicts in episode 10) or, worse still, went missing. People reported it to the police for years, to no avail.

What sends a shiver down your spine is seeing just how pervasive the indoctrination is. Those vultures circling around people’s misfortune, and then that falsely humble and approachable leader. It doesn’t matter whether or not you believe the stories this bloke tells; it becomes the sole reason for his followers’ existence. You find yourself isolated. Those who watch over us are, above all, watching us. You convince yourself that it’s ridiculous to give up after having made so much progress, after having given so much, and you become the first spectator of your own show.

"Why don't you leave ?"

It’s an absolute nightmare. Sang-mi finds herself trapped in this cult. Leaving would mean abandoning her parents and losing them, along with the memories of her brother. And abandoning all these vulnerable, desperate people. Her father controls every aspect of her life ; both her real father and the cult leader.
Where the writing really shines is in the way it puts us on Sang-mi’s side. We’re trapped alongside her. She understands exactly what’s going on; she knows that this cult hastened her brother’s death and how everyone around her is manipulating her ; they’re using her mother against her. (Just like with her friend, the politician’s son. The parallel is brilliant) Sang-mi has no leverage; she owes her survival solely to the leader’s evil intentions towards her. It makes you want to scream when you see it. You want to shake the servile father. He is pathetic and hateful. I understand his background, but I don’t excuse him. Well, that’s what I thought at first, but after a while, I just wanted someone to finally put him out of action, because he’ll never come to his senses. We all need friends who tell us when we’ve gone too far, even if it hurts at the time. But there’s no point confronting fanatics; they lie, say we refuse to understand them, and so on and so forth. (As for the mother, we excuse her; she’s been put in a straitjacket. Like so many people who die in psychiatric hospitals amid general indifference)

It’s one of the hardest scenes to watch, when the protagonists try to reason with the cult members, the police or the politicians, and it backfires on them. There’s absolutely no point in talking to these people; they have no interest in changing. They’re there because it suits them, and they want it to continue. It destroys everyone, but these people either put up with it or profit from it. (Time for a name drop: 'Discours de la Servitude Volontaire' (A Treatise on Voluntary Servitude). The only way to abolish this is to abolish hierarchy, exploitation and dependency.)

"In this world what's real and what's false are not different. So don't try so hard to distinguish the real from the false."

A series that makes you weep with rage and sadness.
Nothing is straightforward. It’s heart-wrenching. Because it’s extremely well written and performed. The parallel between the prison-like conditions within the cult and the outside world is explored with great insight. The thirst for power and obedience. Confucian principles being used to serve scum.
The three-year time jump allows us to explore these characters in greater depth and become even more invested in them. A modern series would have skipped this first part.
It’s touching to see how hard it is for this group of boys to express their feelings.
A focus on class-based violence. The subtleties of power dynamics between people. And in friendships, depending on whether you’re poor or from the capital. Depending on the hierarchy within the cult. Honestly, the writing in this series is brilliant.

Naturally, those bloody [redacted] cops are no help at all to the victims. They’re only too happy to hand them back to their tormentors. Just like it was with the JMS Church, for that matter. They’re completely in the pocket of politicians and the cult. Very realistic. Right, they pull the ‘cops suddenly spring into action’ trick in episode 12... but the bloke interrogates the victim with her tormentors in the room. Nice work. And the young female cop makes the same daft mistake of going to confront the leader at his home on the basis of: nothing against him. Great. Very helpful.

Jeon Yeo-Bin, in one of her first roles. Already displaying great subtlety in a challenging part where she must appear to believe in her faith whilst simultaneously casting doubt on it, in order to keep her true motives hidden.

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Rebirth
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Apr 27, 2026
40 of 40 episodes seen
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Overall 8.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 10

depends on each person's taste.

I know many people dropped this drama because the acting of the fl actress, but honestly this drama is very interesting for me, even though I have never watched Princess Agent before, I don't think this drama is that bad, maybe some ppl criticizing the director, the role casting, and the screenwriter, but I think the criticism sounds quite harsh. (This is just my personal opinion, sorry for bad English.)
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Ongoing 9/10
Running Man Thailand
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Apr 27, 2026
9 of 10 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

I just don't want this show to end like this

seriously in recent times i have been so stressed but after watching i feel relived, so funny and chaotic..i just don't want this show to end with 1 season please god!!! please give a season 2 for this show i really love this show. from first episode i love this show. i like to watch this show again and again, like it was worth for that.
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Dropped 5/32
Maiden Holmes
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by FDiyF
Apr 27, 2026
5 of 32 episodes seen
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Overall 3.5
Story 4.0
Acting/Cast 4.0
Music 4.5
Rewatch Value 1.0

Wasted almost 5 hours of my time.

This female investigator Su Ci, posing as a male, got assigned to investigate the government silver that got lost during transit, and met her idol Prince Qi, Pei Yanzhi during her little stint. Only problem is the ML was posing as a commoner to investigate those who had a hand in his downfall, so FL didn’t know it was him. During investigation, ML discovered that the small framed investigator is actually a female, and played along with her disguise.

I have quite a problem with female characters posing as males, cuz most productions never cared to bind their chests! The only shows that I saw that pass the male impersonation convincingly were Fighting for Love and Legend of Female General. The rest failed miserably. With this one, at first glance I already knew it’s a girl, even before i saw her face, heck that wouldve been strike two of dead giveaway with that too feminine face, but yeah, before i saw her face i already knew it’s girl, cuz of her freakin breasts. and they were small, mind you, is it really an extra hassle to prep her chest to make the male disguise a wee bit believable? 🙄🫩 what’s even funnier, they even drew her eyelids like a woman would do. What kind of a disguise is that? Which male court official actually draw their eyelids like a female would, cuz i havent seen any, unless that character was cross-dressing as a female.

Honestly I wouldve ignored this failed male impersonation like i did with The Long Ballad and the likes, had the show came with interesting plot to hook me on. Sadly there isnt one. Instead of focussing on the plot, they just went full on romance building between the main couples. FFS I really can’t stand those supposedly awkward proximity moments between the two mainleads, the underwater kiss to supposedly give air, the backcarry, the drunken trope, the facial close-up between the two etc. The screenwriters were trying too hard to create those moments to emphasize on the attraction. Oh lord, isn’t this supposed to be an investigation/mystery story? Why am I seeing these lousy ass scenes hinting at romance? I aint here for these. i like watching Zhang Linghe but even this is too much for me. Signing out now to save my face from getting wrinkles by cringing too much. 😒 This one can stand side by side with the super cringe-worthy Ancient Love Poetry.

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Rebirth
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Apr 27, 2026
40 of 40 episodes seen
Completed 1
Overall 9.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.5
I just finished watching Rebirth, and I truly enjoyed every moment of it. What made this drama so special for me is how deeply I got attached to the characters, especially the male lead. Lin Yunrui as Zhuge Yue was absolutely amazing. He portrayed the role of the King of Ximeng Shadow, young master Qingshan Manor so perfectly—from being a cold and mysterious young master to becoming a powerful and responsible king. He’s not only handsome and charming, but also incredibly skilled in martial arts. More than that, his character showed depth—he was caring, protective, and a true warrior. Every scene he appeared in felt powerful and worth watching.
I also loved how he treated Chu Qiao. Their relationship wasn’t overly dramatic, but full of subtle and meaningful moments. Those small romantic gestures and quiet scenes when they were together made their bond feel real and heartfelt. Chu Qiao herself was amazing—strong, beautiful, and highly skilled in swordsmanship. Her acting really stood out and made her character even more compelling.
Another thing I appreciated was how well-written the supporting characters and villains were. Characters like Chun’er, Li Yan, the Queen of Biantang, and the Majesty of Yong added so much depth to the story. They weren’t just there to oppose the leads—they each had their own presence and impact. Even the second male lead did a great job and contributed emotionally to the story.
I also enjoyed the side stories and interactions, like the moments between Princess Helian and General Chen, and General Huan with the Majesty of Yong. These added richness to the world of the drama. The Black Eagle scenes were memorable too, and the OST was beautiful—it really matched the emotions of the story and made the scenes even more powerful.
Even though many characters met tragic endings, their journeys were still meaningful and well-portrayed. I know there’s a lot of negativity surrounding this drama, especially about the ending, but I’m really glad I watched it and formed my own opinion. For me, the experience was worth it.
Because the ending felt a bit confusing and emotional, I created my own version to give myself closure. In my mind, Zhuge Yue saves Chu Qiao on the battlefield, riding in on his horse. After everything they went through, they leave behind the chaos of war and live a peaceful, simple life together as husband and wife, raising a son and a daughter happily.
At the end of the day, this drama made me feel so much, and that’s what truly matters. And without a doubt, Zhuge Yue remains my favorite—he’s just incredible to watch.

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Love beyond the Grave
6 people found this review helpful
Apr 27, 2026
40 of 40 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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The Puppy Boy Who Melted the Ghost Queen’s 300-Year Frozen Heart

This is another series I absolutely adore, and I’m definitely going to rewatch it many times. Even though there aren’t many overtly sweet scenes, the series portrays the love between He Simu and Duan Xu in the most profound and delicate way imaginable. Every word and action from Duan Xu feels incredibly romantic. The main couple truly loves each other—it’s a pure, genuine love where both are always willing to do anything for one another, always respecting and supporting each other without fail.

It’s a xianxia fantasy, yet the core of the story revolves around the most ordinary aspects of human life: the five senses, meetings and partings, birth, aging, illness, death, and emotional attachments. This makes us deeply relate to the characters and realize that, for some people, true happiness can be just this simple.The leads, He Simu and Duan Xu, are portrayed perfectly. The supporting cast is also excellent—I found myself falling in love with and becoming attached to almost every character. The final stretch is emotionally devastating; I cried through nearly every episode.

Duan Xu enters to fill the 300 years of loneliness in Simu life, willingly giving up his short human lifespan so that Simu can experience the beauty of the world. In turn, Simu heals the deep childhood wound of abandonment that Duan Xu has carried. What I love most about their relationship is how they genuinely love and respect each other, despite their vastly different statuses. It’s mostly a long-distance love throughout the story, yet they never complain or pressure one another. No matter how many times Duan Xu gets his heart broken, he never gives up, never rushes, and never forces anything… It’s no surprise that this “puppy” eventually melts the heart that had been frozen for over 300 years. And most importantly, the chemistry between Dilraba and Chen Feiyu is outstanding.

The series remains quite faithful to the original novel. While some adaptations I liked and others I didn’t, overall it’s excellent. The pacing is perfect throughout—no dragging or unnecessary rushing. Personally, I loved both ending versions: the quiet eternity of walking side by side forever, and the vibrant, colorful life lived within a short human lifespan. This is truly one of the Chinese dramas that has filled my heart and moved me the most this year.

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The Best Thing
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Apr 27, 2026
28 of 28 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

The Best Thing: A Soft, Beautiful Journey of Healing and Serenity

The Best Thing is one of those rare series that seem designed to soothe the soul. From the very first minutes, you are enveloped in a sense of gentleness, kindness, and a kind of quiet serenity that flows through every episode. It is a modern romance that never seeks spectacle; instead, it chooses delicacy, attention to detail, and the emotional power of small gestures, glances, and silences.

The direction, refined and thoughtful, plays a central role in shaping this atmosphere. The framing is meticulous, the lighting soft, the color palette warm without ever feeling artificial. The cinematography is unusually beautiful for a contemporary drama: every scene feels crafted to convey an emotion rather than simply fill space. You can sense a desire to create a visual cocoon, a place where you breathe a little easier.

The soundtrack, discreet yet perfectly chosen, reinforces this ambiance with remarkable precision. The musical themes extend the emotions without ever overwhelming them. It’s an OST that lingers in your mind — not because it is grand or dramatic, but because it is coherent, sensitive, and deeply aligned with the tone of the story.

The two lead actors are one of the series’ greatest strengths. Their natural beauty, never ostentatious, harmonizes perfectly with the softness of the narrative. Their acting, restrained and nuanced, brings unexpected depth to a story that could have felt ordinary in the hands of lesser performers. Their chemistry is subtle, believable, almost soothing. You feel as though you are watching two people truly grow, heal, and open up.

What stands out most is the constant benevolence that permeates the entire drama. No toxicity, no artificial conflicts, no forced melodrama. The Best Thing chooses sincerity, tenderness, and a deliberately gentle pace. It is a series that comforts, that calms, that restores something inside you.

And when the final episode arrives, a soft nostalgia settles in: you simply don’t want it to end.
You want to stay a little longer in this warm universe, with these luminous characters, inside this bubble of calm and beauty.

This article was crafted with the assistance of Microsoft Copilot.

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Duty after School: Part 2
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Apr 27, 2026
4 of 4 episodes seen
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Overall 8.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

An Amazing Build-Up Ruined by a Frustrating Ending

I went into Part 2 already knowing that the ending was bad, but because Part 1 was so strong, I still had high expectations.

At first, the drama continued well. Since Part 2 only has four episodes, it started with solid pacing and quickly pulled me back in. However, one thing that immediately felt jarring was the transition from Part 1 to Part 2. The story suddenly jumps forward by about a month with barely any explanation, and the characters’ circumstances have drastically changed. Instead of showing what happened during that period, the drama simply throws viewers into the new situation without proper context, making the transition feel abrupt and confusing.

There were also several characters who seemed important in Part 1 but were never addressed again in Part 2, which made the continuation feel incomplete and poorly planned.

Episode 2 frustrated me because of a poorly handled burden-type character whose development felt more irritating than meaningful. Thankfully, Episode 3 picked things back up, and by Episode 4 I finally understood why so many people had become attached to this drama. The chemistry among the cast felt stronger than ever, and the bond between the characters genuinely felt deep and heartfelt.

Then the final 30 minutes happened.

And everything completely fell apart.

I knew the ending beforehand, but even with spoilers, I was still left speechless by how absurdly bad it was. Instead of crying, I literally laughed out loud because the entire thing felt so unnecessary, ridiculous, and bizarre that I could not take it seriously.

It genuinely made me question what the writers and director were thinking when they came up with that ending.

How do you spend an entire series building tension, relationships, and emotional investment—only to throw it all away in the final 30 minutes?

And that is exactly why it disappointed me so much—because I actually really liked this drama. I cared about it enough to feel genuinely frustrated by how it ended. Despite everything, I still gave it an 8/10 because overall, I truly enjoyed most of it.

That is what makes the ending even more heartbreaking: not because the drama was bad, but because it had the potential to be so much better.

It is such a waste because the CGI, production, pacing, and overall setup were all so strong—only for the drama to ruin itself at the finish line.

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Lady Revenger Returns from the Fire
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Apr 27, 2026
24 of 24 episodes seen
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Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 10
Rewatch Value 8.0
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A Strong Start in Revenge, a Softer Finish in Pace

The story does a good job showing that each character has their own struggles, but the main focus is clearly Luo Ai Lian / Shen Dan Qing. She goes through betrayal, loss, and near-death experiences, yet refuses to break. Instead, she rebuilds her life and dedicates herself to seeking justice for her family. Even when her “brother” Shen Zi Shan (2ML) tries to stop her, she stays firm in her path, though she still shows care for him in her own way.

I actually felt a bit sorry for the original Shen Danqing, but at least she “gave” Luo Ai Lian a chance to live—otherwise, the story wouldn’t even exist 🤣

Xu Cheng Feng (ML) is also an interesting part of her journey. His character is confident and persistent in a way that works. 😅After facing various dangers, he and FL overcome everything and end up together. ❤️

One of the more entertaining aspects for me was the dynamic between ML, 2ML, and FL. The love rivalry between them had some cute and funny moments, especially with ML’s banter with his guard about FL.

That said, I did feel the revenge storyline could have been more satisfying. It wasn’t bad, but I personally expected a stronger payoff for her enemies. Similarly, the second sister’s repeated scheming did get a bit tiring at times, and I found myself fast-forwarding through some of those scenes.

I also think the pacing could have been tighter overall. Even though it’s a 24-episode drama, each episode runs quite long, and by the later part—especially after episode 19—I started feeling the story slowing down. Before that point, I was really enjoying it and would have rated it very highly, but the momentum dipped a bit toward the end.

And the Prince—definitely a character I disliked. He was very irksome, but in a way that fits his role well.

Overall, despite some pacing issues and a slightly underwhelming revenge payoff, the drama is still very enjoyable. The chemistry between the leads is strong, the characters are engaging, and it’s easy to stay invested throughout most of the story.

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Be Strong Geum Soon
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Apr 27, 2026
163 of 163 episodes seen
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Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 9.0

Jungwan wrecked me and he wasn't even the ML :'-)

I came into this drama expecting to fall for Goo Jae Hee — and I did. But what I didn't expect was to leave with my heart completely broken for Noh Jungwan.
He was only there for a few episodes, yet his presence lingered throughout all 163. His shy smile on their wedding day, his voice recording playing long after he was gone, the way he spoke to his brothers asking them to take care of Geum Soon — all of it from a young man who barely had time to be a husband. Their conversations on the bus and campus felt so pure and real, the kind of love that doesn't announce itself loudly but quietly leaves a mark on everything it touches. He was so responsible, so gentle, so GOOD — and the drama lost him too soon.

Even as I cheered for Jae Hee and Geum Soon's happy ending, I kept tearing up remembering Jung Wan. That is the quiet genius of this drama — it gave us a love story within a love story, and made us grieve someone we barely knew.

Be Strong Geum Soon is a masterpiece of patience and heart. It rewards you for every tear, every frustration, every episode. Na Geum Soon is the kind of female lead who restores your faith in people — she never breaks, never blames, never stops loving. And Noh Jung Wan, though gone too soon, is proof that some characters don't need many scenes to live forever in your memory. 🤍

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Sunsets Secrets Regrets
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Apr 27, 2026
28 of 28 episodes seen
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Overall 8.0
Story 7.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

A Steel Forest of Secrets and Regrets

I went into this expecting a straightforward crime thriller.

What I got instead was emotionally repressed people, unresolved feelings, regret wrapped in layered timelines… and somehow, a romance that slowly sneaked up on me.

A missing police gun resurfaces. An old case starts breathing again. Three people tied to the same past find themselves pulled back into something none of them ever fully left behind.

At first, it feels like a classic investigation drama: interconnected cases, shifting timelines, clues slowly falling into place. But the deeper it goes, the clearer it becomes that this story is less interested in solving the mystery than in what that truth does to the people carrying it.

That emotional side ended up being what carried the drama for me.

The structure constantly moves between past and present, slowly connecting cases and relationships without rushing its reveals. Early on, the tension works really well. There is a real sense that everything matters, even before you fully understand why.

That said, the thriller side definitely softens in the second half. The timeline occasionally tangles itself more than necessary, and there are moments where the story feels like it could push harder. Instead of intensifying, it becomes more reflective. Whether that works for you will probably depend on what you came for.

If you want a high-stakes, razor-sharp crime thriller, this may feel too restrained.

If you can appreciate a quieter, character-driven drama hiding inside a crime story, there is a lot more here.

Jing Boran’s Jiang Han Sheng slowly became the emotional center for me. He is emotionally restrained to the point of almost feeling unreadable at first, but never empty. Jing Boran plays him through pauses, restraint, and the constant feeling that something heavier sits underneath what is being said. Early on, his colder, more manipulative tendencies can make him difficult to warm to, but the drama eventually gives him enough emotional depth to earn that redemption.

Wenjing Cai brings warmth and quiet emotional restraint to Zhou Jin, even if the writing occasionally leaves the character feeling more functional than fully explored. It feels like one of those performances where the actress had more to give than the script allowed.

And Qin Junjie’s Jiang Cheng genuinely surprised me. What could have easily become a forgettable “ex-lover” role instead lingers underneath almost every emotional beat of the story. Even in quieter moments, his presence subtly reshapes how you understand both the past and the present.

The romance also won me over far more than I expected.

It never pushes itself aggressively to the front. Instead, it builds through shared history, restraint, small gestures, and all the things left unsaid. Jiang Han Sheng and Zhou Jin are not built on dramatic declarations. Their connection works because it feels lived-in.

And Jiang Cheng’s presence adds emotional weight without turning things into a frustrating rivalry. The drama understands that some feelings do not disappear cleanly, and sometimes timing matters just as much as love itself.

The ending stays true to the tone the drama builds from the beginning: bittersweet, emotionally consistent, and more interested in quiet closure than easy comfort.

I’d rate this an 8/10. It is not the sharpest crime thriller, and viewers looking purely for suspense may find it too soft. But as a character-driven story about regret, damaged people, lingering feelings, and emotional restraint, it worked surprisingly well for me.

Also, Jing Boran as an emotionally repressed crime profiler earned this drama an extra half point on charisma alone.

“Among all the sunsets, secrets and regrets… I’m glad I have you.”

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Dear X
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by ZERTY
Apr 27, 2026
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 7.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 6.5
Rewatch Value 7.0
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Psychopath Land.exe

Do you think you’ve already watched a drama with one or two completely crazy characters? This drama is even worse it’s full of mentally ill people.

You follow the story of a woman who manipulates men to get what she wants. There’s a man who’s in love with her, but she does everything to not give him what he wants so she can keep controlling him and make him do whatever she desires. It’s the same with her other “friend” whom she calls “Boss” she uses him like a toy too.

The story isn’t particularly memorable, but it’s decent. She uses her boss to kill her father, then becomes famous, continues using men for her own benefit, and then another even crazier guy shows up who I think is actually worse than she is.

In short, if you want to watch a drama full of psychopaths, go for it!

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If Wishes Could Kill
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by ZERTY
Apr 27, 2026
8 of 8 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 8.0
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Do you like blood?

Here’s my review of this new drama that just came out:

Personally, I had never seen a drama that puts self-harm and suicide so front and center. I think this drama isn’t for everyone.

First, the story:

I found the story good overall, but a bit messy on one point. Yes, the girl commits suicide on the app and curses everyone who uses it. On that aspect, I thought the development was a bit strange. How do you curse an app? Sure, she’s a shaman, but they could have shown how she performed the ritual or something. Just saying “the app is cursed because of the suicide” feels a bit too easy and lacks real depth.

At the very beginning of the series, we see her suicide scene and the app is immediately cursed. Then the main story unfolds, and only at the end do we finally understand why the app was cursed (thanks to the scenes revealed at the end). I think it would have been better for the viewers if the full intrigue had been introduced right from the start. That way, we would immediately understand how and why the app was cursed, by who, and for what reason all while following the high school students who discover the “cursed” app, what happens to them, and how they try to escape it. Then, at the end, we could reach the same final scene where she has to destroy the phones to stop everything.

That’s my feeling about how the series handled the main theme of the story. In short: they should have shown all the scenes about the girl’s suicide and the curse right at the beginning instead of revealing them only at the end.

Now, about the actors and their performances:

Honestly, nothing to criticize here. I thought all the characters were well cast and played their roles convincingly. Especially Na-ri at the end she really surprised me. I didn’t expect her to act that well!

The OSTs are good, but they didn’t particularly impress or surprise me.

The visuals the blood, the appearances, and the “ghosts” are very well done!

In short, it’s a good series and I recommend it, but if you’re sensitive to blood or suicide themes, don’t watch it!

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Rebirth
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Apr 27, 2026
40 of 40 episodes seen
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Overall 8.0
Story 4.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 6.0
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Viewers need a Rebirth after watching this drama . hahaha good line from viewer.

I had no knowledge of PA but watched it last week due to criticism from Netz & Fans.

PA is mostly Green Screen, sometimes hilarious like that stupid colored bird; what was it, a toddler anime bird?

I understand Rebirth 2026 much better now.

First of all, I thought the actors in Rebirth were outstanding in their acting.
That must be said.
The two MLs were great and even FL did a good job.
I also didn't understand many things in PA.

I thought a Prince had been killed with his three henchmen, but in the next episode he was suddenly alive.

Green Screen acting was annoying in PA.
No money?

Rebirth visuals were magnificent; the stupid colored bird became an Eagle in Rebirth.
Rebirth takes a strange turn starting from ep 11, when he is overwhelmed by grief and heartbreak and hallucinates
By Aphrodisiac? in the wine?

The tottaly besotted Yan Xun sees Chu in the hallucination .

Yan Chun sleeps with the wrong woman; from that moment on, things go downhill. I find FL selfish; one decision after another, she has to be saved every time. Either Yan Xun comes to save her or Zhuge Le.

I understand where Yan Xun's anger and resentment come from.

His revenge and bitterness take over his life.

He goes from insane love for FL to intense hatred towards everyone who stands in his way of achieving his goal.
However, if FL had married him and had children with him, he would have calmed down to accommodate her.

But ZY always had to intervene.
If you watched PA, ZH was no sweetheart, saying "she is merely a slave"; he tried to kill her a few times.
ZY went from bad and cold to softer.

But Yan Xun doesn't get this chance.

After captivity, 16 family members murdered.
Mother commits suicide.
His Clan wiped out.
There is no understanding for Yan Xun; that is incomprehensible.

Rebirth would not have been written any better. After the drama, I really had a sleepless night.

The actors did a great job in my eyes.

But the writers need to go home!

And write a $2 novel.

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