Reviews

Just A Typical RomCom

First things first, do NOT go into this show thinking this is anything resembling a revenge drama. It's not! No, I didn't see any trailers nor did I have any prior knowledge of this series before I watched it, so maybe it's my fault for assuming that. Either way, this is definitely nothing of the sort. It's a nice, cheesy, typical romantic comedy. Truly. As long as you watch it with that little tidbit in mind, you should be fine going into this story. (Also, I've decided that I'm actually going to remember the character names from now on to make these reviews more seamless.)

Now. The one thing I will say is that this was another show that I felt had amazing potential but it fell flat for me in some aspects. While I understand that expecting the female lead to hit us with a complete 180 was unrealistic to begin with, I still expected her to have more of a backbone than she did. After watching the first episode, you would be under the impression that she's going to be a tough, femme fatale getting back at her family and ensuring that she doesn't waste her life again. Wrong! You would be dead wrong if you allowed yourself to believe that? What's wrong with you? (I'm joking about that, friends. That was just a little bit of sarcasm.) But seriously, I fully expected Yi Joo to go toe-to-toe with her stepmother and stepsister and never miss a single step. In fact, I expected her to always be three, maybe four, steps ahead of literally everyone else. She has the advantage here! She's the only one (that we know of at this point) that has literally traveled back through time. She knows what most of her opponents and enemies don't know. So, why isn't she beating them at their own game? Why wasn't she able to do that?

Granted, I understand that she couldn't possibly be three steps ahead of her brother-in-law because he was running circles around his own family for years. She couldn't possibly beat him, but HER family? Yes, she should have been able to neutralize them very very early on in this show. She simply didn't, and I don't understand why the writers wrote it that way either. Which brings me to another issue I had - there were far too many players in this game. There were far too many moving parts in this machine and that bogged the show down tremendously. There was no reason for this show to have this many villains at once. Absolutely none. In my opinion, they should have picked one - if it was going to be Jung Wook, then let it be him. If it was going to be Yi Joo's family, then let it be them and only them. It didn't need to be both sides of the family causing a ruckus here.

Back to my original point though - there were times when Yi Joo allowed people to chew her out and she stood there and said nothing! When her pathetic ex-fiancé chewed her out in the bridal shop, I wanted to scream! Why are you letting him, of all people, chew you out and humiliate you in front of all of these people? Especially when YOU didn't do anything wrong. Se Hyeok only married you to get closer to your sister, who he was truly in love with. In knowing that, that man could NEVER raise his voice to me out of indignance. It wouldn't have happened. Yi Joo should have shut that down immediately! I understand her needing to get stronger to fight back against her stepmother, but that shouldn't apply to everyone else. Everyone else should be fair game. These people abused, isolated, alienated, and treated you like a stranger in your own home since you were a child. Where's your anger? Where's your fire? Where is it?! Your own father allowed his wife to do all of those things to you and he said nothing. Now that I'm thinking about it - maybe that makes more sense to the story. Maybe the reason Yi Joo didn't know how to stand up for herself is because her own biological father didn't know how to either. Like father, like daughter.

I have no notes on her husband. Do Guk was fine. I had no issues with him. I did, however, have some issues with his story though. Let me explain - yes, I know that he traveled through time like she did. However, there were some things he'd say that made no sense. He mentioned the fact that Yi Joo spoke casually to him first and that's why he felt so comfortable doing that when they met in the future. However, we NEVER saw anything like that. In fact, Yi Joo questioned whether he even knew her before she got married when they met in the current timeline (that's technically in the past, weirdly enough). So, when did they have this conversation? During the big reveal, that was something that was still left unexplained. They went back to the events of the first episode but not any further than that. I think the writers wanted to fully sell the idea that they knew each other but they failed at doing so. They wanted to create this intimacy that never actually existed between the two leads. The point is that the writers should have incorporated some scenes prior to the first episode that explained why Do Guk was so enamored with Yi Joo. Do Guk was in love with Yi Joo like Se Hyeok was in love with Yoo Ra. Which actually means that both of them were in love with a fantasy because neither of them knew these women enough to be in love with them. We all saw what happened when Se Hyeok finally saw the real Yoo Ra. It wasn't pretty! It simply worked out well for Do Guk when it didn't for Se Hyeok. Go figure!

All in all, I wouldn't rewatch it. It was okay. It was nothing absolutely amazing, but it's something to watch when you're bored and you don't want to watch anything too dark and heavy. This is a lighthearted show that makes no sense at all when you truly examine it, but that's fine.

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A master class in frustration

I strongly disliked this series. Dialogue was poetic but everything said made me increasingly frustrated and annoyed. Cast was gorgeous and performed well, but I disliked most of them entirely or at some point. Whoever created this story hates relationships and the characters they created. From beginning to end, very little character development or movement. I realized late in the series, around episode 12, that the story has become redundant and was astonished I had four more episodes to go. And in those last four episodes, outside of the last 15 minutes of the last episode, I became more annoyed, more frustrated, and more over it than any time during the rest of the series. The writer just made some bad choices for these characters that did not make the watching experience pleasant in any way. I kept watching simply because I'd gotten that far.

Honestly, with so many shows on my Viki, iQiyi, and Netflix playlists, I wish I'd skipped this one.

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bog-standard story

I don’t feel very strongly about this drama. It’s average, it’s okay. Nevertheless, ;) here are a few points I want to say…

What I liked:
- Intriguing start -> The first few episodes were interesting. They grabbed my attention. After watching the teasers, it was clear, that I was interested and would definitely start this show. Mmh I was especially intriguing were the episodes from 1-6.
- I was in the mood for romance and loved how they slowly started to catch feelings for each other. It felt like Do Do Hee was always very in tune with her own feelings, which leads me to the next point
- The FL-> Do Do Hee. A very confident FL. Confident, yet very aware of her status and aware of her position in the world. She knew she was alone and stood up for herself. Her choices were understandable, and it was very easy to connect to her. I just really liked her character. At least for the first episodes. I mean they didn't really use the potential and kept her developing static.
- The Music -> Another drama with an OST that suits my taste. The music stood out and pushed the drama’s quality. Nice sounds and songs that flowed nicely with the story.
- Expensive production. The set and everything did not feel cheap. Everything looked expensive and well produced. I liked the costume design and everything.
- My Demon couple has breathtaking good visuals.
- Kim Yoo Jung!!!

What I disliked:
- The story progression after ep 6/7 -> the story progression after the main leads get together is always critical. For me personally the lovey-dovey scenes were too much. Maybe I can conclude from this, that I was not feeling the couple to begin with. If I love two characters, I love their together time as well. They’ve had so many of the dating-scenes in this drama, which were a bit boring to me. Or maybe it just sometimes feels like the writer/producers check these scenes of a checklist… Like for example: We now need two to three episodes of staring into each other’s eyes, cuddling, eating cake etc. to make the viewers happy and after that we are going to make them suffer. This is a formular for many kdramas. I’m not critiquing this formular. I know that many people like it and that it brings familiarity to the plate. But it was very bog-standard in this one and it felt like I was watching points being checked off a checklist. Not very nicely integrated into a flowing storyline. Doesn’t help that I wasn’t a fan of the chemistry. In german we would call it 0815.
- Murder/Killer Plotline:-> didn’t care for it. Was a bit boring.
- Past-Lovers Plotline: -> didn't care for it either. I don’t need lukewarm past-lover plotlines to deepen the relationship, if writers are not confident that the main storyline of their romance is enough to keep the viewers invested. If they include past-lovers, please do it in a new way or fully fleshed out.
- The recycling of scenes -> Rescuing and saving again and again
- The most standardized SML ever -> Just unnecessary love-triangle since he didn’t stand a chance anyway. Useless and boring as hell.
- Song Kang -> I feel like I need to be very careful with voicing my opinion on this matter since he has a lot of fans… but without any prejudice… I was not a 100% sold on his acting in this one. Especially his comedic timing was questionable. He had some comedic scenes that were supposed to be funny. But I just did not feel it. It all felt the same through the whole drama. But it’s not like I can’t stand his acting or anything. Just a sidenote: Song Kang is undeniably an incredible handsome man.
- The comedy -> This point goes in hand with the one before. I was just not a fan of the comedy. The way they edited it or maybe even produced it felt off. Humor is subjective and, in this drama, it wasn’t my taste. With Song Kang it seems like it was partly his comedic timing and partly how they staged it in general
- The Side-characters -> None were intriguing to me. Mostly boring and sometimes even… dare I say tacky? Looking at Park Bok Kyu and Shin Da Jeong. I’m not criticizing the actors and actresses. I think they are all very talented. Especially Seo Jung Yeon. It was just hard for me to connect to any of these characters.

In some cases, I don’t even mind over the top or tacky comedy. But it’s very subjective and hard for me to pinpoint why I like it in one drama and not the other. Maybe I just have a complicated and complex relationship to humor in TV series and Movies…
Lastly, I want to say that I am not searching for perfection in a drama. Not at all. I even know my favorite Dramas have flaws, but I am willing to accept and embrace them. In the end I need to be able to at least either connect with the characters or the plot must intrigue me. Sadly, this drama didn’t do that for me. My review is not supposed to be hateful in any way. I’m just trying to give reasoning for my rating. If you are wondering where this rating stands in my rating system:
9, 9.5, 10 : Personal Favourite / 8, 8.5: Great / 7, 7.5: Really Good/ 6, 6.5 Good/ 4.5, 5, 5.5: OK / 3, 3.5, 4: Bad/ 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5 : Horrible

The drama is not horrible but it isn’t very good either. Just OK in my opinion.

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Slow paced. Gloomy. Solid crime thriller, set in a perhaps somewhat peculiar milieu

“The Bequeathed” is a dark and gloomy crime thriller that is set on the fringes of madness, obsession and shamanistic practices, taking place in a remote backcountry, where ordinary people have for generations been burying their dead under green burial mounds. It's not a horror story, but rather a solid, yet slow paced crime thriller, set in a perhaps somewhat peculiar milieu.

There are only 6 episodes. Nevertheless, with only a little for the short time, comparatively much is revealed about a wildly mixed bouquet of different characters. A hodgepodge of astonishingly vividly drawn figures cross paths, take their space quite naturally and leave their traces with the audience. Against the background of the ongoing investigation into a series of murders, they all get the chance to clear up what they have (emotionally) left behind ... and move on.

I would not have expected this. Therefore I was positively surprised.
Authentic performance. Amazingly complex with haunting cinematic implementation. Dense. Suspenseful.
Nonetheless consistently gloomy. (It does get a little brighter towards the end though...)

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This Chinese historical drama delivers an impressive experience with its grand production and compelling narrative. The outstanding performance by the lead actress, Yang Zi, deserves applause. She skillfully brings her character to life with emotional depth and captivating acting prowess, adding profound dimensions to the storyline. Each scene she graces is filled with a mesmerizing presence that holds the audience spellbound.

However, there are certain aspects of the production, such as the editing in some scenes, that appear less seamless and can occasionally disrupt the flow of the story. Improvements in technical aspects like these could enhance the overall viewing experience. Nevertheless, this critique does not diminish the appreciation for the effort and the quality of Yang Zi's acting, consistently delivering stellar performances throughout the drama. Overall, this Chinese historical drama showcases great potential and promise, particularly with its lead star, Yang Zi, leaving an indelible impression through her dramatic portrayal.

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Definitely Watchh!!

From the music of the drama to the their acting that attracted me... they acted so realistically that I was amazed!! I know the lead actor from his other chinese dramas. Even though he played a different role in the end, he played it very well here too. I've never seen this leading lady before. This is my first time seeing her, but her acting was pretty good. I think she will be known for this drama too. Finally, there were very impressive scenes since the first episode!! I hope it continues without getting bored in the following episodes!! I definitely recommend you watch it!! Love from Turkiye

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"This Korean historical drama captivates viewers with its mesmerizing blend of epic visuals and a heart-touching romantic narrative. From a production standpoint, the elaborate sets and costumes provide a stunning visual experience, transporting the audience to a distant era. The on-screen chemistry among the cast not only renders the romantic storyline authentic but also infuses elements of refreshing and entertaining comedy. The lead actors, with their exceptional acting skills, successfully convey profound emotions, establishing a genuine connection between the audience and the characters' journeys. The cleverly crafted plot, full of twists and turns, maintains tension that keeps viewers engaged from episode to episode. With sharp dialogue and clever humor, the drama achieves a perfect balance between romance and comedy. Additionally, the beautiful background music enhances the emotional atmosphere of each scene. Overall, this Korean historical drama is not just entertainment; it is an artful masterpiece that captivates with its unforgettable charm."

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Give Pavel everything he wants in life, he deserves it all

This is my favorite Thai BL of all time, and Pavel is my favorite Thai BL actor, I love Pooh too but Pavel has range, he can go from playing bad boy Fourth with a heart of gold in 2 Moons 2, sensitive cutie pie Pleng in Coffee Melody, to breaking our hearts as Babe in Pit Babe. I don't know what awards are giving but he needs them all.

First off, Omegaverse is not for everyone, however, it's definitely for me, I love the concept and I like that they made a series about it, now just like anything else, this could've ended up bad but it was so good. I look forward to every episode even though some broke me more than others (Episode 10), that's the point of a good show. If a series can bring out so many emotions within one episode, and make you feel like you know the characters personally and the pain they are going through, I think that is a good show.

I also love anything with racing in it and a good plot with just the right amount of drama and good spicy scenes, this show has it all for me. The drama in this show is so good, it's not over the top, and it's not underwhelming, it keeps you on the edge of your seat while not dragging anything out.

The spicy scenes are perfect, with both couples, you can tell they love each other, Is Babe usually worried about himself and doesn't give Charlie ALL his attention? Yes, but he loves Charlie with his whole heart and you can tell in Episode 10.

In conclusion, Pavel needs more roles as the main in 2024 and beyond

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A Candid Review of MMH

To all the dedicated fans of MMH, your passion is truly admirable. However, it's time to be honest - The intricacies of the narrative seemed to unfold at a leisurely speed, testing my patience as a viewer.

The central character, the female lead, plays a crucial role, yet her abilities felt somewhat restricted due to an expressionless and icy demeanor. The chemistry with the male lead, though integral to the plot, came across as cold and robotic, lacking the warmth that often defines captivating on-screen relationships.

Despite the drama's high production standards and a commendable storyline, I couldn't find that magical touch that often captivates audiences. Nevertheless, my intention is not to diminish the appreciation others may have for it. Sending love to the fandom, as everyone's taste in dramas is unique.

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Let’s make things clear

The synopsis alone is very telling as it doesn’t try to hide the fact it is largely based on recycled tropes. Approaching it with this awareness can prevent disappointment, as the series doesn't strive to be more than a brief and easy-to-enjoy watch.

The drama commendably portrays the challenges of being a musician, especially within the K-pop industry, shedding light on the sacrifices idols make, such as compromising their privacy and love lives.
The music aspect is remarkable. For me, this is what I enjoyed about LMBYK the most. I listen to the songs still after completing it.

However, certain elements seemed less believable, though given the drama's premise, this isn't entirely surprising. The characters, especially the main lead, were often insufferable, possibly conforming to the bad-boy cliché. The female lead didn't fare much better. The side characters, though not seasoned actors, brought a cute and funny dynamic, understandable since many are retired idols. I wish the couple got a better closure.

In conclusion, Let Me Be Your Knight" can be an enjoyable experience if you approach it with the right expectations.

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A journey of group with full of mysteries ...

As this is my first drama which is adapted from a game rather than of a novel , it is a perfect drama in every aspect ...this drama starts from cute and fluffy and is going on a way to angst ...

in this drama there are two people who wake up together after losing their memories with great martial arts powers . one thing i want to clarify is they are not siblings , FL do not remember her surname so ML gives his surname to her ...
so in journey of finding their memories they start to unravel mysteries of martial world and in their way they meet their companions ..

Casting is really great , both xu kai and yu shuxin knows how to express emotions with their eyes , even side characters are showing their ultimate level of acting ...
Double role of Xu kai is the key concept for me in this drama ..

Production - Tencent has done a great work in the production of this drama , set , CGI , dressing everything looks perfect ...

OSTs - as expected the music is the heart of this drama ... after a long time there are such good ost ...

this drama is continuously breaking records in every charts of dramas in china and the upcoming teasers are all more exciting , because many mysteries are ahead of our young heroes .

although i do not want to write review now but because of some haters i have to write this one ...
when this drama ends i will edit this one ...

love for Xu kai and yu shuxin ......

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Almost lost my mind with the annoying dragging of the lie till the last ep

Was this a good BL series? - No
Was the script good? -No
Was it entertaining? - Not really
Did I like it? - Not really
Did I keep watching it? - well hell yes!!!
Do I know why? - I have absolutely no idea.

Still I don't know what i feel about this series. Like I said it was not the best one and probably I will never re-watch it. But something made me keep watching it every week and to my surprise enjoying it as well.

I think it is the acting of the leads. They are good and have great chemistry. The side characters acting was also good. Otherwise I was absolutely frustrated with the script.

1.First off all the pilot trailer seemed really thrilling, but the series itself was nothing similar to that. There was nothing new rather then the general troupe of twin swap and love story in confusion.
2. Omg!!! I can't even complain about the writing of the series, what could have been a really great plot.. they just ruined it by dragging the lie to the very last episode.
3. The plot of the spy seemed to be completely unnecessary. It did add some jealousy element but that could have been easily done without the spy plot as well.
4. Never fully explored the backstory of both the twins. Why is Zee so rude to his teammates. I really don't like him.

Anyway, In conclusion I absolutely loved Frame and Ryan together. I support them and hope they get better projects in future would love to see them again.

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I finished this series at 6 in the morning. But I'm done too.

It had a very sad, heartbreaking and hurtful ending. I felt so intense emotions that it devastated me. I didn't want the series to end just so Tantai Jin wouldn't die. I watched it knowingly the ending. But I still wanted them to be happy in another life. Tantai Jin was someone who deserved happiness at least once in his life. Ye Ji Wu will keep him alive in his memories forever. Maybe this was Tantai Jin's last wish. It is also very sad that Ye Ji Wu endures endless pain as a survivor. I wish they were happy, I wish, I wish...
If there is anything more painful than an unhappy ending, it is an unhappy eternity.
I know it's a very sad comment, but please don't hesitate to watch this series. Once you watch the first episode, you will already be hooked by the series. And Tantai Jin, you should definitely get to know this character! His tone of voice impressed me greatly. Bai Lu literally fascinated me with her beauty.
The chemistry between Bai Lu and Luo Yun Xi always shines perfectly. I also watched the Love Is Sweet TV series, they were great there too. That's why I hope they make a third series.

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