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action, action everywhere

Ok, I had ups and downs with this one, the beginning was very intriguing and while we were getting more informations it got more and more interesting, however, there was some boring parts.
The story is basically tell in three time lines, Jinman past, Jian past and present. It was told in a flashback format, so it started with the present and the characters past were presented as memories, and I didn't think it worked so well.
I understand the suspenseful intention with using flashbacks, but it felt like stoping the whole story to tell us something that we should know, but we don't yet. I believe that the show would work better if it followed the time line.
But it was great the same way, I just LOVED the uncle niece relationship, they were amazing, as well as the support characters. And that ending... I WAS SO FKN COOL, I was kinda expecting him to come back but trying to not put my hopes too up, AND HE'S BACK!! I really hope that'll be a second season.

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wow look what happens when production actually cares about a story!

honestly if you're looking for a painful romantic time THIS IS IT!!!

short, to the point, and developed quite successfully in terms of the scope of it's own goals. very refreshing to not see the usual 40 - 70 episode meandering show with high budget and aspirations combined with low level of care and story writing ability. aals benefits from a tightly written story that truly HAS a beginning and an end that can be watched in any direction. very unique and interesting love story that also has a decent general plot that's developed well enough.

acting is very good!! fl is truly a star who flawlessly played lu yuan at every age. her character was also written well enough and was compelling. my main gripe w the show is shen buyan's character. i feel like at the end we still don't know who he is, and everything about him seems to just be in relation to lu yuan. i think the only thing he ever shares about himself is when he talks about how he used to only be concerned with making money. truly not enough imo, he's a very empty blank slate kind of character- kind of a general isekai self insert male lead while lu yuan is the true central character of the show.

the ending was weird for me!!! idk i rly don't like when ppl meet their lover as a child!! it's weird and skeeves me out even if nothing inappropriate is happening! idk i was sobbing buckets at the scene in the museum and then my tears stopped cold in their tracks when he met child lu yuan. it was weird, idk, i wish it just ended with the scene at the museum!! i am really glad that they didn't have a happy ending though, i feel like time travel shows usually somehow try to bring that in with reincarnation and im glad they just let it be what it was. there is no continuation and the story truly is like that of the jade pendant, where the beginning and ending are one and the same.

very happy that this show was a hit! gives me hope for the future of c-drama that more shows with this level of care will be made. it truly is incredible what amazing, high quality, considered and compelling shows can be made with a small budget. clearly the most important thing behind every production is how much the team cares about the story, rather than how much money they have. we the viewers are sick of the trash shows that come out every month that are completely senseless!! more shows like this PLEASE!!!!

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Exquisite Perfection: Embracing the Refreshing Concept and Adorable Cast.

I must admit, the cast, the acting, and the cinematography of this BL drama are truly exceptional. It seems that many viewers share the sentiment that a beach scene is essential for a complete BL experience, and when the characters finally met at the beach in the last scene, it reminded me of that popular comment. It made me realize that this drama is a true masterpiece. I couldn't find a single flaw in it; it is flawless. Unlike K-dramas, which are not usually my cup of tea, this one has left me speechless and filled with an overwhelming desire to express my thoughts. That's the power of a good drama, isn't it? The acting is superb, beyond words. I am immensely grateful to the casting team for their excellent choices. The editing, cinematography, and plot are all phenomenal. I am in awe. The concept is refreshing and innovative, and there is no unnecessary drama or toxic relationships. Moreover, the absence of miscommunication is something I appreciate the most. I truly love this drama and would love to see the entire cast in different dramas with equally refreshing stories. I have complete faith in their ability to pull it off. Oh, and let's not forget about the clothing; it is simply exquisite. They all look incredibly adorable.

I understand that there may be flaws, but I genuinely adore this drama just the way it is. I wouldn't change a thing. It is perfect in its own right, and I love it wholeheartedly.

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After that finale i got fucking noooooothing ??????????

Just finished episode 8 and it has me in my fucking feelings. My baby NON. everybody he trusted turned on him Everybody. Even though phi decided to fight for him in the end he still walked away when he needed him the most but his hurt was justified, but you see that Teacher, Tee, Jin, Por, Top, fluke all of them needs to die. Non is no saint but he didnt deserve that from them. For people to sympathize with jin has me confused. The apauler is worst than the theif. He did not just stand by while Non was being bullied. All of them needs to fucking die and i hope tan is non brother and phi there for revenge. As the lady said in GOT let it burn. Just finished episode 10 and they all still needs to die Just finished episode and am like WTF ENDING IS THAT

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Clever but became too much so at times

Feb 2024
Corporate shenanigans, with a greedy, power crazy Director using accounting, company law and number crunching to realise a shocking dream.

Opposing him are characters out for revenge and others closer to home.

Loved the cast and the characters were a decent mix. No whiney, ineffective, needy females either. All are intelligent and their own women.

It was a gripping story, intelligently written and presented, although towards the end there were some, frankly, ridiculous scenarios.

There is some action, but most of it centres around trying to stay one step ahead using brains not brawn. There are times that focus becomes too heavy and tedious.

Not the most satisfying of endings at all, with the usual message that corruption and worst, can be buried by money and power, which should be totally unacceptable, not the other way around.

Whilst this story was concluded to a point, the ending has left a door ajar, should a S2 ever be considered.

It was OK overall and whilst I wouldn't watch it again, the excellent cast and the plot, did keep me engaged.

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I wished i could ride like that.

Let me start by saying this: CHEMISTRY IS EVERYTHING.
Now moving to the rest of the review. Quick warning that the main couple fights a lot for the most stupid reasons but also because of Babe’s trust issues and his past, also you gonna love and “hate” Way a lots of times. But not gonna lie, i hated that he [SPOILER] died, he deserved a second chance, he deserved to be happy. I liked how it ended but at the same time, I didn’t. Pete and Kenta didn’t get their happy endings, they didn’t even told us what happened to them. WHAT HAPPENED TO MY BABIES???? Is Kenta okay? Is Pete taking care of him????? ANYWAYS. Kim is a cutie pie just like Sonic, Winner and Tony are two assholes who deserve nothing. Uncle Alan is literally the father of Babe, Way, North, Sonic and now Charlie and Kim, Alan is also the most greenish flag ever, everyone deserved a Uncle Alan in their lives, I wish i had one. Jeff you are literally a baby girl, a really strong and intelligent one. I wished we could have more brother interactions between Jeff and Charlie :( North and Sonic also deserved more screen time. And Dean, I have no others for you.
Pavel, my baby, you did fcking amazing, Pooh my other baby you did fcking amazing too. Everyone I loved every single one of you. Now, let me start by saying that one of my biggest issues when watching dramas is the crying scenes because normally people do it in the most weird way ever. But omg Pavel did an amazing job portraying Babe’s emotions, and the way Pooh managed to make Charlie’s character change every time with only his eyes is fcking brilliant. Also the s3x scenes…lord have mercy they were brilliant. I need a season two.

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Disappointing

This has all the issues I see with Netflix produced kdramas. Unnecessary sex scenes, female nudity (it’s always women), and really bad dialogue. I came to understand Netflix subtitles don’t translate exactly what’s said, but what they translated made it sound as if the script used swear words the way a twelve year old would if they just discovered them. In addition, I didn’t think any female character was written well or treated all that well development wise. It was a huge bummer because the premise interested me. I can’t help but wonder what this would’ve been like produced by another network.

Anyway, I don’t have complaints about the acting of the MLs. Some of the cinematography was interesting.

Sometimes I can ignore some bad spots if the story is intriguing enough but I found this drama also dragged a lot. Disappointing.

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perfection

it was perfect and i mean it the casting the acting its perfect. there were a lot disturbing scenes i think but i dont mind it too much i think this is one of the best dramas i watched in a longggg time i binged it in the middle of the night i dont remember the time i was so into drama actually. i watched it because of dong wook but completely fell in love with the actress god i loved it so muchhhhh. so tu sum up its perfect the plot, actors, acting itself watch it if you are not afraid of blood and thing like that 10/10💯 (dont mind the grammar i am writing 3 in the morning half asleep)

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Gripping

Feb 2024
Long awaited S2 picks up 8 years after the story of S1 closes. As well as cast changes, there are new characters and a shift in the dynamic of some main characters from S1.

I loved S1 and was really disappointed when it was revealed that Song Joong-ki and Kim Ji-won would not be reprising their roles in S2.

However, I have to say that Lee Joong-ki, who took on the dual roles of Eun-som/Sa-ya, was really good and easily filled SJK's sandals.

I like actress Shin Sae-kyong, but didn't think she portrayed Tan-ya quite as well as KJW did; the latter gave the role more depth and feeling, I thought.

The story is fast on action and there are some very emotional and violent scenes, just like in S1. A thirst for absolute power, built on a foundation of deceit, and madness fuelled by paranoia, make for a riveting watch.

I loved it almost as much as S1 and would happily sit through both, in one long binge, in the not too distant future!

I think the ending fits with the feudal times of the setting, but some might not agree.

My favourite race remained the Neanthals.

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S2 is finishing touch to whole drama

Hospital Playlist [S1+S2] - 9/10 -kdrama

firstly its rating for both series at once. There really no point rating them individually. Since S1 series is slower and ends with alot things open and un-complete at least S2 completes it nicely.

I know new generation maybe wont know, but I find Hospital playlist quite alike to USA sitcom Friends[1994].
Why do I compare it to such even though it got quite different format is because of how nice friendhip dynamic this drama got going on.
With each main lead having own role in this friends circle.

This drama is about group of 40y longtime friends going through their lives and their problems together and time from time getting help from their close-knit friendship.

Practically every main lead will have their romance plot and even though its not some hot stuff its still nicely done.

plot - story of five doctors working at same hospital which are close-knit friends from university years. Going through their everyday problems with patients in hospital, work and their family or romance.

genre - hospital, friendship, comedy, romance

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prepare to see both series at once or rather dont start

Hospital Playlist [S1+S2] - 9/10 -kdrama

firstly its rating for both series at once. There really no point rating them individually. Since S1 series is slower and ends with alot things open and un-complete at least S2 completes it nicely.

I know new generation maybe wont know, but I find Hospital playlist quite alike to USA sitcom Friends[1994].
Why do I compare it to such even though it got quite different format is because of how nice friendhip dynamic this drama got going on.
With each main lead having own role in this friends circle.

This drama is about group of 40y longtime friends going through their lives and their problems together and time from time getting help from their close-knit friendship.

Practically every main lead will have their romance plot and even though its not some hot stuff its still nicely done.

plot - story of five doctors working at same hospital which are close-knit friends from university years. Going through their everyday problems with patients in hospital, work and their family or romance.

genre - hospital, friendship, comedy, romance

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I have seen many bad reviews about this drama well, i will keep it short so i liked this drama because of its storyline at first i thought their breakup reason was ridiculous but after thinking about it i wasn't actually that ridiculous back then the male lead was quite immature so he might have really dropped the Idea of going abroad if wouldn't have broken up with the female lead, and he wouldn't have been successful without her so i would like to say while watching this drama you will feel angry and you will think this reason is so ridiculous there are many other option but as you will watch the drama further you will know ahhh so there was a reason behind all these , and after watching this drama i think i seems to believe in two things that if you truly love someone you will wait and eventually you will be together, and maybe for the unfortunate fate you might not end up together but your place no one will be able to take, just like Grandma Li didn't marry anyone else after her lovers dead , and the 2nd thing is as long as you work hard , you can achieve what you want just like the female lead and male lead, and as well as the female lead father, he was poor before he married female lead mother but he promised his wife he will give them a good life and he made it through his hard works !
Overall this drama is good, it is not a clingy drama , but a lovely drama!!

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GREENISH GREEN FLAG EVER!!!!!!!!!

I have so many things to say that i don’t even know where to start. This was the most cutest, beautiful, sweetest BL i’ve ever watched. There isn’t enough words in the dictionary to describe how wonderful Mhok is. Every character is unique and beautiful. Sea did an amazing and incredible job acting like a blind person, i loved every single movement he did, how he managed to bring his character to life was sensational. Mhok and Phojai’s friendship is literally the most beautiful thing ever. Night is always so supportive of his brother and he deserved so much love. The way Mhok falls in love with Day everyday, the way he literally puts himself in his lover shoes is fantastic. Mhok teaches Day so many things, they saved each other. They learned what love is, and the meaning behind it. At the beginning Day was a little annoying, specially with his older brother Night, and their mother also was a bit annoying but they develop so damn prettily. I fell in love with everyone in this show. Every character has a unique story and everyone got their happy ending. I cried, i laughed, I was truly happy while watching this. It’s literally so damn sweet how everyone learns that life isn’t a “sea of roses”, yes there’s beauty in the little things, but there’s always something to learn about the bad things that happens to us, it’s not the end of the world. This shows teaches you that and more. This shows was everything.

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I expected more...

After I saw the casting and the trailer I was really excited to watch this show and thought it would be another thriller masterpiece. However, it turned out for me to be a bit disappointed. It's definitely not a bad show and I still enjoyed it overall but I just couldn't help feeling sad that I didn't like watching it as much as I thought I would.

The acting and casting is on another level with Choi Woo-sik and Son Sukku as the main characters. Nevertheless, I wished for more screentime of Lee Tang (played by Choi Woo-shik) because I personally thought the thriller was going to be a bit more through the eyes of the killer than the police officer. Because of the lack of screentime I found it difficult to relate to the character or at least understand his traits a bit more.

The first episodes were all great and I couldn't wait to watch the show further but later on at approximately episode 5 and following I got a bit bored and it felt really slow. I personally didn't like the adding of Song Chon as a character but I do understand that he had to be there to make the story clearer. I simply wished for more thriller aspects. However, the ending really got me and I'm hoping for season 2!!!

(I did this review only based on the series I did not read the webnovel it's based on)

All in all, the drama disappointed me even though it may have been because of my high expectations.

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