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I wish they write 39 and 40 episodes, not 38.
I am going to tell you about three womens in the show, and i wish they were writing more episodes than 38th episode, do you know why?1. Yan Ying and Fang Wei Gang.
Yan Ying and Fang Wei Gang are still married couple, and they are happier couple, but it is fucking Fang's ego and weathy. i know he only loves Yan Ying. Unfortunately his mother is so annoying and nagging about wants to have grandchild. One day Tian FeiFei is looking for a weathy and status, she is gold digger. She decide to take a trap into Fang Wei Gang's nest. Fang Wei Gang slept with her and got her pregnant by mistake. AND Yan is 3 month pregnant at same time. she found out about his affair with her and shes pregnant. Yan decide to divorce him. She did not tell him that she was 3 month pregant. BUT, i wish she should not confronation the mistress and Fang's mother. Somehow Tian Feifei purposes pushed her and her arm hits her belly to cause her to miscarriage in tragic. What is the fuck wrong with Fang's mother begs her to forgave Tian Fei Fei because she is pregnant at Yan's home. It is digusuts me for Fang's mothers behavior. Yan got pissed off at Fang's mother, and to tell them to get out of her place. Tian Feifei use a pregnant trap, and manipulation led to destroyed Fang and Ya's marriage.
Fang Wei Gang realized. that Shes the one loyal and loves him only for him, not his money. Tian FeiFei birthed a daughter Little Moon. She never take care of her daughter, and she hired nanny to take care of their baby for all the time. Tian is lazy ass, and only thinks of money and luxury, go out all the time. One day his mother passed away and guilt because she feels destroyed Yan's desire for child. I don't feel sorry for Fang's mother. Anyways Tian's greed and deceived all the time to Fang's mother and Fang Wei Gang. Tian decided to leave her daugther to Yan's house, and Yan found the baby front of her house. Yan called Fang, and angry at him. she decided to take care of little moon for awhile and Fang realized Yan is a good mother and loyal he lost everything at once.
Tian is back and took little moon and get back at fang's house, and Fang told her to getting divorce. Tian and her daughter go out at the mall, she did not pay attention to her own daughter, and think of another luxxy stuff, until someone else kidnapped Little moon. Tian is starting worried and panic. called Fang and Yan. involved in the police and everything. Tian started to notice and realized Yan is a good mother and fit in everything, and Tian realized that she is not type of person to be mother, and unfit mother. Tian decide to ask her to be mother to little moon. I feel bad for Yan, because Tian and Fang and his mother are type of moron people to deprived Yan's life and desires to be mother of her own one day. they destroyed of it.
Fang wants to get back together with Yan and he knows his heart belongs to Yan. Tian realized Fang never loves her and she only love the money Fang provide. Tian decided to told him that she don't want to be mother and don't want to stay with him,
Otherwise, Yan is engaged to Kang Di, and ready to move on. Tian found out and rush to stop her to get married in the room, not at the wedding. Tian begs her to not married and she wants her to be with Fang because she knows Yan is good mother to her little Moon and Tian gave up for her parental rights to give her for her daugther. Yan don't want anything from Tian, and decided to continue to get married.
Fortunately, so annoying, Fang and his daughter Little moon disturbed the wedding and begs Yan , not getting married to Kang because Fang really loves her and he make the mistakes in many ways to hurt her, and Fang really wants to get back with Yan and to be with her and his daughter together.
So impressive that Kang understands about the life Yan and Fang between history and love. He took Yan's hang to hold Fang's hands during Wedding cemenory so annoying. anyways Lets them to remarry and become mother to Tian and Fang's daughter.
I wish there's more episodes that i want to see that Yan will pregnant again in future with Fang and little moon needs half siblings. That is not FAIR for 38th episode. i want 39 or 40th. episodes show that it is should be Yan is going to be pregnant again and start a family with Fang. COME ON.
2. Lin duo Ya and Han Bin.
They are married couple and cute. It makes me sad to see their lack communication and misuderstanding in the beginning. Han bin cheated on her with female worker, Yuan Zi Dan, shes 100 percent gold digger, and she did destroyed their marriage. she is pathetic person. Lin Duo Ya and Han Bin struggles with a lack of communication and differenring career paths, they are also plagued by the interference of Han Bin's assistant Yuan Zi Dan aggressily pursues him, because she wants him and his status and weathy. That is so mess a marriage.
Han Bin finally realized his mistakes and works to earn Lin Duo Ya's forgiveness with the help of their elders and a new found a mutual understanding, the two reconcile, that they decide tp give their relationship another chance, but this time on more equal footing where both value communication and emotional support that they need to build for their lives and relationship that they needs at each other.
Come on, i need more story of this, that is not end for 38th episode, come on. i want them to getting married and expand to have family. that is simple.
3. Jin qin and Wu Mo
Oh gosh, Wu Mo's mother is controlled mother and she is the one to destroyed Jin Qin's life and marriage to Wu Mo. She is the one to set up his son's cheating on her to be with Luo Mei Zhen that Wu's mom expected that. it is turned out Wu's mother was wrong and suffering in many things. Let me to tell you that.
Jin Qin always to be housewife and mother to their son, and she always clean the house and do chores. Jin Qin's marriage to Wu Mo was shifted by her domineering mother in law, which eventually led to their divorce, after the split, Jin Qin faces numerous hardships including struggling to stay connected to her son Duan Duan.
Wu remarried to Luo Mei Zhen, their lives turned nightmare. Wu's mother is suffering and cleaned the chores and everything because Luo Mei Zhen is a bully and bitch, and yelling around, and abuse. Luo is not typical of wife and controlled everything she wanted to do. Wu's mother realized that her life turned nightmare. She realized Jin Qin is very patience and good woman, and good wife. her fault and her guilty. it is effect her back is pain, and exhausted. No one helped her. Wu helped her because she is mother of him. Luo is not helping NOTHING.
Wu started to realized that he still have feelings for Jin Qin and started to build strenthgh and stand up for himself, and backbone. Wu and his mother talked about many things in the room and he decided to divorce Luo, but she refused to leave. Finally His mother told her to divorce and leave. she will give her a money and divide property, because she told Luo that she make mistake to destroyed their first marriage in the first place. she realized and learned lesson. His mother passed away.
Jin Qin gave respect visit to funeral, and met Wu Mo, and gave flowers on the tombstone. Wu told her that he transfer to another job and he will come back and will give a chance to win her back. Jin Qin smiled at him back. Jin Qin is very strong and strength, and independence of herself.
In the ending, she is owner to the store, and proud of herself, to gathering hardships. Jin Qin's focused on her personal amd professional independence. She successfully transitions from a stay at home mother to a respected career woman, she finds her value as "businesswoman" and gains the strength to stand up for herself while the show hints at her potentially finding her life, her primary victory is her self transformation and the ability to provide a better life for her son.
I wish more story about Jin Qin, because i want to see her to be businesswoman and give it at the second chance to pick two men which she wants to be with, and if she picked Wu Or another man, to remarry and expand family again that Duan needs siblings to protect at each other, and shes successfully businesswoman, and show that she can handle family and whom she with for her own happiness.
COME ON, I want to sees Yan gonna be pregnant again in future for her blood and fresh one or two children. Little is moon is her not fresh and blood, not fair. it is deprived her desires to have children. Fang is very selfish person.
Cmoe on., i want to see Lin duo ya and Han Bin to getting married and have childre in ending scene. come on...
umm sighs, Ji Qin's good character, but it needs more to show that whom she pick to be with and give her a emotional support and independene, and their son Duan needs a more sibling because they need to protect each other. come on
I want to see 39th or 40th episodes that better than 38th. COME ON.
The starter wife is the series that i seen all episodes, until the end that its ok. i want to see it more better than 38th.
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Great Fantasy Adventure with a Splash of Romance
Seven Relics of Ill Omen is a fantasy adventure that follows five ordinary young people who form an accidental alliance called the Phoenix Squad to hunt down seven evil ancient artifacts before they trigger a catastrophe of apocalyptic size. It's a wonderful show that explores human nature, inner demons, true friendship, and what it takes for broken people to become something extraordinary together.I wanted to watch it when it first came out, but I kept putting this one off. The poster is dark, the title gives you ominous vibes, and the trailer is full of creepy moments. I'm not the kind of person who enjoys overly dark dramas or heavy horror elements, and that's exactly what the marketing fed me. But I’ve been on a Song Weilong binge for some strange reason lately LOL, so I figured I'd give it a shot and drop it if it got too scary. Surprisingly, it's not nearly as dark as you'd expect. The first stretch of episodes leans a little heavier into some creepy elements, but most of the show is actually shot with nice, bright colors and solid camera work. So if you've been avoiding it for the same reason — don't.
As far as entertainment goes, this drama kept me on my toes. I wanted to keep watching even when it was well past my bedtime. I don't usually enjoy large ensemble casts, but this one earned it. Each character has their own backstory, their own inner demons, and the drama gives every single one of them room to shine. We get genuine insight into their backgrounds and get to watch how, despite everything, they all develop into wonderful human beings. That's the heart of this show, and it's what kept me invested far more than any plot twist could.
Song Weilong is great as Luo Ren — fiercely protective, intense, and he gets to showcase some impressive fighting skills. Liu Haocun as Mu Dai goes through several transformations throughout the drama, making her one of the most dynamic characters to watch. I wouldn’t say she’s a stellar actress. She does have a long way to go to get to the point where she can get very nuanced with her facial expressions, but she worked for this role because this was adventure and action driven drama. Ao Ruipeng as Thirteen-Thousand and Zhang Yichi as Chubby bring a lot of comedic relief that's smartly written with genuinely witty lines. And comedy doesn't disappear in the second half of the drama like it usually does a lot of C-dramas as things get a lot more tense. Thirteen Thousand and Chubby continue making us laugh until the end. I actually quite enjoyed Ao Ruipeng's performance in this drama. And Yan Hongsha? An absolute badass. She works perfectly as an addition to the group a few episodes in.
The pacing is excellent. There was not a single boring episode. No filler scenes, no draggy unnecessary moments, no urge to fast-forward even once. Scenes with dialogue or slower, more mellow moments are all beautifully done and meaningful. The script is tightly written, and while there are some things left unexplored that I would have liked to see explained better at the end, I didn't care much because what I cared about most was these characters conquering their trauma and inner demons along with the defeating the evil, and the show delivered on that front completely.
Production-wise, the CGI is decent. I wouldn't call it amazing — I've definitely seen better — but it's solid quality work that doesn't feel cheap at all and never takes away from the enjoyment, instead, it enhances it. The fight scenes are well done, particularly between Mu Dai and Luo Ren. I don't usually watch contemporary dramas with martial arts, but I enjoyed seeing it in this setting. Their fight choreography together also adds a little extra chemistry to their romance, which is a nice bonus.
Now, to the loaded question — is there any romance? I’m sure a lot of you want to know.
Yes. It's not the main plot, because the main plot is five people hunting relics to prevent the apocalypse, but the romance between Mu Dai and Luo Ren is set up from the very first minutes of the first episode and it’s obvious. It's not the kind of romance you'd see in a romantic drama — it's very sweet, non-toxic, and doesn't take forever to develop. They become a couple less than halfway through, but they go through several hurdles that add real depth to their relationship. Since this is an adventure show for all audiences, don't expect skinship beyond hugging — but it's still satisfying to watch them fight for each other and for their future. There's also a secondary romantic subplot set up between Yan Hongsha and Thirteen-Thousand, though it doesn't fully develop until the very end. It's still fun to watch these two bicker throughout the drama and aggressively ignore the fact that they like each other. I think whether you like romance or prefer your adventure dramas without it, you will still enjoy The Seven Relics of Ill Omen because the romantic subplot and the actual main plot are intertwined very well and don’t take anything away from each other.
Overall, Seven Relics of Ill Omen is a very well-done character-driven fantasy adventure with a great cast, great pacing, and a story that will make you feel things you didn't sign up for. I recommend it to anyone who likes any of the actors, anyone who enjoys fantasy adventure, or anyone who just wants something different. This show definitely deserves a higher rating—go in with an open mind and let it surprise you.
P.S. Special award goes to Chubby’s fated pheasant. Oh, and the soundtrack is great.
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MASTERPIECE
I've been putting off watching this movie for quite some time but it's the best movie of my life. I've seen several similar films, but none have affected me this much.But this movie is a masterpiece, it's more than just a masterpiece.
Every second of this movie was perfect😭❤️
The actors were incredible too. These roles suit them very well.
Their love is simply unbeatable, it was so cute and charming!🥹
I love it so much but I'm not sure I'm gonna to rewatch it someday because I'll cry even harder🥲💔
I want to erase my memory and watch it again.😭
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Not A Another Office-Romance
I looked up the Directors works before this, turns out i rewatch her drama more than once (find me in your memory is still my fav), she's soooo goood. The story also refreshing, its office romance but not between chaebol & his/her employee, but between office worker who could get fired anytime, eventho In-ah is her supervisor, but still she didnt have any authority who stays and who leave, even on eps 11, she got demoted.The character is interesting, Ki-jun was so naturally funny, and In-a characters was consistent until last eps. Both the leads characters are not flawless, Ki-jun was calm & righteous, but his childish acts came out when he jealous. In-ah strong character who always choose to do the right thing stumble out of loyalty and choose to cover her ex case. The Audit Team 3 are also entertaining, they're all pull off these weird characters, so funny also. The 2nd leads, arrgghhhhhhhhh i pissed at them, which means they're that good playing these characters. Both are not ordinary "good turns bad", I feel they're still have conscious even when they got greedy. I think thats why i love this drama so much, the characters are all relatable, i believe we saw a lot of these type of people in reality.
I really love how these characters are all straightforward, the scenes are not cheesy. Ki-jun confession scene on eps 6, they walked in sunset OMG. The words he said came out was so goooooooooooodddd. It feels like He let her know his feeling and he's not intimidated by her past or her positions in the office, and didnt push any answer. Best confession scene eveeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrr.
And the Outfit, OMG. they fit these characters perfectly. In-ah was strict but kind, her outfit always oversize but nicely tailored (kinda want to steals her outfits). Ki-jun was easy going but always take his job seriously, his style was so different in & out of office, it feels like they want to show that he knows how to sort his mind. 2nd leads outfit, and support characters outfit also portray their personalities.
For me the most important things in Kdrama is the ending. Sometimes good rom-com kdrama have cheesy, a wedding, or open ending (the worst) . This drama was consistent till the end. They walked between buildings after their work meeting, this is totally the best ending scene in office-romance drama, i will be pissed if their ending scene is "walking under the cherry blossoms trees".
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Happy times for 11 episodes, immense depression for the conclusion
Boy does this show take a hard turn in its last episode. Couldn't have seen that coming.Beach Boys is a perfect analogy for how all good things must end, because that's what makes them good.
The bonds between the characters is very strong and heartwarming to watch. All of the actors give the perofmaces of their lifetime. Makoto in particular, because I kind of think that when that actress got older, her roles became flatter and she showed less emotion, namely in Key of Life and Departures.
I entered this show expecting a peaceful dream of a narrative that would showcase a life that everyone would want to experience at some point. But the main theme of the show seemed to be how one can't escape reality, as parts of your old self keep coming to drag you back. It was a little disheartening to see the characters decisions at the end. I can't say I didn't expect that they would make the choices they did, but it still feels hollow.
This show really went beyond my expectations, and had powerful lasting messages about finding one's own purpose in life. Everyone has a beach out there, so don't settle for someone else's.
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Underrated for such a fresh concept.
For me, this show remarkably hits me. Love it, but I can understand that not everyone might like this kind of shows.At first, you might think this is an anthology of separate stories in each episode. Episodes 1 and 2 have different stories. In my opinion, those are typical sweet stories that everyone can enjoy, especially episode 2, which is absolutely adorable. However, starting from episode 3, you’ll see the red thread: those seemingly separate stories were actually films starring the two main leads together, and that’s where their love story unfolds. So, basically, we’re served with one main story and four "projects" the leads acted out within the show. Episodes 3 and 4 were their third "project" with a slightly heavier theme—perhaps not everyone will like that kind of ending. Episodes 5 and 6 wwre their fourth project, with a more sensual storyline. Only the last two episodes focused on the leads’ love story in their “real life.” Here, they developed their characters, hurt each other, and learned to understand one another—a topic that not everyone might enjoy watching, but that’s just how relationships are realistically.
The main thing I want to praise is their acting ability. They had to play five characters at once in a single project. And they did it exceptionally well. Their performances in each role have a distinct impression. And once again, they convey emotions effectively.
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most DAZZLING drama of the summer
Finally! The perfect drama for the summer came out. I am not just saying that lightly either..... let me explain...Summer is more of a feeling (for me) than a season. It is sunshine everyday, ice pops, and a whole three months of relaxation. What that would come out to in drama form is the 2026 Drama - Dazzling.... and I can't say I even expected this one to be that good.
Beginning the drama I honestly wasn't all too invested, that being that I thought the female lead Qing Ye, was unlikable. Now watching up to what I have I can say that it only proves the sentiment that you 'can't judge a book by it's cover', and for dramas that means.. you can't judge a show off one episode. Now I know you can and people do, and that is fair, but most of the time a drama- being as many episodes that they are - usually are written to be watched entirely. Some aren't, but this one is 100% a drama that has a beginning, a middle, and an end. I credit that to it being from a novel, which most of the better dramas are sourced from. They have the right framework or 'script' to work off of, and the right amount of tailoring can make a drama truly incredible. For now, this drama is 'dazzling' (haha)
Qing Ye is a headstrong girl, and on the first episode or two she comes across as someone with standards so high that it gets annoying. I realized that the drama did it on purpose, made her so petty to begin with because she simply is. Qing Ye is very spiteful of her situation, and honestly didn't deserve to be relocated at all. Her parents were the ones that screwed up, and as a result she has to be moved away to avoid the controversies. This sets up a lot of questions, her being so uptight that it: why is she that way? And how did she get to be that way? Because despite that, Qing Ye is really a sweet girl. Since the drama had committed the first few episodes to her being bratty, it really pays off when you see why she is that way. So I would say she is written very well, and it is a tricky slope to go onto when writing someone that can be childish have these high standards at first. Again, since it was committed, it becomes all the more believable when she has her mellow moments and grows a deep connection with Xing Wu, the male lead, in such a short amount of time.
The first handful of episodes are the perfect summer season. It's almost like a dream, and it's bittersweet when it wraps up upon the 7th episode. I want to see more, but know that the drama has a lot more to show. That Qing Ye's summer only just started, and now having been with Xing Wu, she becomes less materialistic and can have fun even with simple things. I really like the way that their relationship is set up and starts off also.... there is so much to say for a drama that only just aired.
What I can say is that it has a good story, has a good cast of characters, pretty much has all the things a drama needs to succeed.
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Good Story, Great Cast, Wonderful Kdrama
This is a really good Kdrama with positives a-plenty. Leading it off are power house actors Shin Hae Sun and Kim Jae Uck. Gong Myoung rounded out the top three leads giving a stellar performance.It really had a good main storyline, and subplots that kept me, the viewer, wanting to keep tuning in for every new episode. One of my favorite actors Shin Hae Sun never disappoints. She brings something extra to every role she does. She is a phenomenal leading lady and I have enjoyed every drama series in which she starred. You just can't go wrong when she is in the lead.
The story has company politics, suspense, sadness, romance, and comedy but it's not the typical chaebol/romance troupe. The main story resides in middle management where the two principal leads work. Here, you become part of the Audit 3 team in their quest to catch company employees who are breaking ethical and moral policies while at work. The detective work by In A, Ki Jun, and the Audit 3 team is hilarious. I was amazed at how much I like these characters and wanted to get to know them more. Throw in a battle for chair of the company to bring in tension, intrigue, and betrayal and you've got a good subplot to add to the day-to-day grind of company life. Of course the romance between In A and Ki Jun takes center stage, and I thought the writing did well by this couple. No juvenile cringy awkward moments which are completely unrealistic. We see two adults like each other and allow their relationship to evolve.
This was a really good drama, one of my favorites of 2026 so far. If you're just getting into Kdramas, this would be a really good one to watch. And, if you're a fan of Shin Hae Sun like me....you will love this!!
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Love transcends through lifetimes
May 31, 2026Khemjira really was that Thai BL, it is so good. The chemistry is well done and the story prognosis has amazing. I genuinely rate this series a solid 10 across all sectors. I never really felt an ounce of boredom or lacking in the story. I think that Keng and Namphing's also really complement each other and that makes the series so much more interesting. I also like the idea of incorporating the Indigenous Thai beliefs into the story as it gives it a wide-range of depth.
I feel like I have been on such a good streak with BLs lately and having Khemjira just becomes that cherry on top for me. A definite series, I will look forward to rewatching.
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All that's good and bad in a classic BL
Together With Me is one of the classic early BLs. It has all of the tropes before they were tropes.You've got falls, misunderstandings, nursing the sick, sharing an umbrella, drunken mistakes, feeding each other, funny sidekicks and evil villains. Also great lead chemistry and engaging secondary couples in a university setting.
It also has stalking, rape, lying, cheating, manipulation, plot and counter plots, drunkeness, drugging, entrapment, physical and emotional abuse. These are tropes the genre is trying to grow beyond or at least make significant.
I had just watched Manner of Death. It was interesting to go back and see the evolution MaxTul's journey towards the maturity of their roles in Manner of Death.
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Finally Yang Yang picked the right role!
Note: Not a part of any fandom so I can enjoy the story for what it is (or isn't)What's working:
1. Yang Yang in a role that suits him
This feels like a role tailored to his looks and strong dance background. The fight scenes really highlight his physical ability. While there are still quite a few stunt doubles, his own scenes stand out far beyond what most actors can pull off. I just wish he had taken on more roles like this in his 20s.
Honestly, I’ve never really enjoyed most of his dramas—he tends to lack chemistry with female leads, and his line delivery can feel stiff. That’s still the case here, but with so many action scenes, it doesn’t matter as much.
2. Alen Fang and the supporting cast
I’m a fan of Alen Fang, so I may be a bit biased, but overall the supporting cast is strong and delivers solid performances.
3. Fight scenes
There are a lot of them—probably more than I’ve seen in any single drama in years. Of course some scenes are just superior because you can do more with actors like Yang Yang and Xiu Qing (Bad master dude) vs others
4. Lighting and production quality
High production value overall, and thankfully, the actors actually have visible skin texture. I really dislike excessive skin smoothing where faces look overly pale.
What could’ve been better:
1. Female lead (FL)
She fits more of the modern, fragile princess archetype who needs rescuing. It’s hard to buy her as a strong, martial arts–skilled character.
Compared to actresses like Tian Xi Wei (Pursuit of Jade) or Li Qin (The Wolf), she just doesn’t feel on the same level.
2. 2nd FL .... just *sigh* There are plenty actresses with stronger dance background to do these kind of roles. Why not give them a chance?
3. Camera work
Some of the spinning shots during fight scenes are overdone and gives me a headache.
4. ML Yang Yang, what can I say? Role is "perfect" for you but ... still no chemistry with any FL and bromance didn't really work either so... yeah....
Still overall an enjoyable watch!
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This drama is very dark. Every actors and actress did a great especially ML. I can fell every emotion. Parents supposed to love and protect their children. Grandparents supposed love grandchildren more than their kids. Teachers supposed to help students no matter their background.
FL best friend so heartless toward ML for no reason. FL parents un-reasonable blame ML.
All those bullies mothers so hypocrite. Pretending to be practicing Buddha, but protect the them.
There were so many times I want to reach into the screen and take the matter into my own hands. There were so many time I want to reach into the screen and give the children a hugs.
Episodes 5 and 8 break my heart. I have to said, it justifiable what happened to those people. The last episode was killing me.
Common people had no chance going against money and powerful people.
I known he paid the price, but it comforting he took justice into his own hands. He should include those kids parents and all the drug dealers as well. He wasn’t born killer, but people made him a revenge killer. I’m ok with if he got away.
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This drama tells one of the best love stories I have ever watched
Love Beyond the Grave is honestly one of the best Cdramas released in recent years. Any negativity online is just haters yapping. Many of the criticisms seem to come from people comparing a xianxia drama to a wuxia drama, which are completely different genres with different storytelling approaches.For me, Love Beyond the Grave has one of the most beautiful love stories I have ever seen not just in Cdramas, but across television in general. I'm genuinely glad I ignored the online hate and watched it for myself.
This drama has compelling romance, stunning cinematography, excellent pacing, strong performances, engaging storytelling, impressive CGI, beautiful visuals, and an unforgettable OST, this drama delivers on all fronts.
That said, I cried so much watching this drama nobody told me prior that I will need to keep a box of tissues nearby. But every tear is worth it.
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A refreshing comedy featuring a couple with great chemistry.
Episode 1: A great start, with good production, funny effects in just the right amount. A lot is edited. The acting is very good and the characters are captivating; they make you connect with them very easily. So far, the story is very good.Episode 2: We're starting to get to know the characters more deeply. I hope it continues like this; it's very good. The supporting characters are funny and do their job well. I don't know if the story intends to address something more dramatic, but I hope so; that would be the icing on the cake. I liked the bowling scenes; the protagonists are very cute together!!!
EP 3 and 4: I liked seeing how the relationship is developing, they are learning to deal with this new situation. Doubts and challenges are also arising in the midst of this "friendship", and they need to learn how to deal with this and how to resolve it. It's really fun to watch. There's not much drama, it's light and fun. I'm delighted with both of them.
NOTE: Lal is very charismatic and witty, and Wine is the spitting image of Nantam hahahah
Episode 5: It's beautiful to see the characters "making the turn" in their relationship, and gradually falling in love.
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Highly anticipated!!!
First impression: The cinematography is already breathtaking. My favorite thing about the series so far is the color gradient. The balance between warm and cool tones are well done giving the series a sense of nostalgia and familiarity.The story: The story is something truly universal and impactful and can resonate with people across many language barriers. The big question; how is love a sin? Why would God make me this way if it was truly damming. How come when I call out; He never answers? Tan and Bart are both two very relatable characters for people who grew up around Christianity and there will be times when you can see yourself in each character.
The actors and direction: Gemini and Fourth are one of the best choices for this series. I could perhaps also envision the pair such as Chokun and Aston in a similar if not adjacent role. I admire the commitment to address such an important topic with youth as many of us who are queer and grew up in religious families have felt troubled and guilty growing up. Many of have religious trauma and are trying to heal from our experiences with being queer and religious. Growing up feeling ashamed and wrong about these feelings that we are having being “damming” and “sinful” but its just love of the same sex. You hear God loves everyone until it’s the love between two men or two women. Until you feel dissociated with the body you were born in and not the one you’re meant to be in. The immersion that I already feel with the characters are deep and feel close to myself.
Overall expectations: I truly hope that the ending is not just the first scene we get of Bart returning back to the school to watch an ordain (my assumption is that its not Tan however not confirmed.) There are of course going to be many layers to such a heavy topic and no doubt a very roller coaster ride of emotions and feelings involved. As someone who is recently no longer associated with religion and currently healing, putting aside my bias, that ending alone would feel like a cop out. Honestly no matter what the ending will be there will be no truly satisfied party. However, in days where spikes of animosity towards queer people and homophobia being still prevalent and stigmatized, I hope for a more happy ending. It shouldn’t be “unrealistic” for these two men to hold space for each other even though one is religious and the other questioning.
There is so much queer media that just ends with separation and death and yet why do we as queer people keep accepting this as the bare minimum of media we get as representation? We deserve sunshine and happy endings as much as everyone else does. As of right now I’m excited and expecting a lot and hope this story can help many young queer people feel seen and supported. And I hope others who were not supported growing up can heal.
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