But…the music! ?
I watched the available episodes and I like the premise; it is genuinely good. I haven’t had a cop show to watch in a long time. I love the tension. The chemistry is outstanding. The actors are handsome and are perfect for their respective roles. It is interesting and the plot pulls you in fast, not to mention the delicious tension between the leads right out of the gate.BUT…
The music is the worst. And I don’t mean in a “well I don’t like that song” way but in a “this music choice is so mismatched with what is happening on screen it is actively pulling me out of the story” way. I stopped halfway through episode 2 because it is jarring. I picked it up again, but for now I’m left wondering who chose this music and if they watched a playback of the screen-ready scenes before they released it. The music playing during romantic or NC scenes is especially mismatched.
If you aren’t sound sensitive, the music might not bother you. But the tonal mismatch I’m finding hard to ignore. It isn’t enough for me to drop it - yet.
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FL treated the ML badly despite the fact FL was super nice and caring (mild spoilers)
The story was ok, but through the whole series the FL treated the ML badly. Others have noted this as well. (Not the actresses fault, of course.) Not setting boundaries with her ex, dumping him and not loving him when she wanted to fulfill her dream rather than wanting to fulfill her dream and just asking him to keep up the relationship. And the sucker ML took her back no questions! Frustrating! I'd have said no thanks! (My wife agrees ha ha.)ML did a great job at his given role, BTW.
Mostly enjoyable but spoiled by the leads' relationship.
The 2nd couple was more compelling and their relationship, while not a smooth ride, had internal logic and consistency. Give me a drama with Lee Yul-Eum and Baek Sung Chul as the leads.
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Something in the Rain
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I really enjoyed it, but...
the actors are really good. the ml is gorgeous. interesting story, complicated relationships, lovely romance (for the most part).but...geez sometimes you just wanna slap the FL. the first half of their series is a beautiful romance, the 2nd half is a melodrama and tortured love story.
the mother is unbelievably controlling. the couples communication at the start is very honest and heartfelt, then the lies start, stupid no reason lies. I get conflict is needed and things can't always be rosey but come on.
anyway even with that frustration I still really enjoyed the show. the actors were really very good!
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Pure FUN!
First, the “special FX” are not great. The story is absurd and more weirdness is added along the way, like they were making up the story on a weekly basis. But, that’s not to say I’m dissing it in any way, or that I’m not, necessarily, enjoying every quirky moment. It’s fun, funny (though, I’m not sure it’s supposed to be), and thoroughly enjoyable, if you like quirky, weird, & unintentionally funny series, THIS is for YOU!There’s a lot of sexiness, too, which will probably not turn into much more than hot kissing, because it’s a Chinese series and they tend to be pretty conservative. I hope I’m wrong. The situation between the lead characters is a total red flag situation, but in a very interesting way.
It’s easy to watch, easy to follow, no matter how the story evolves along the way, and I’m LOVING IT!
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A Winter Sun Wakes the Wind in Spring Hills' Dream
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Their chemistry is top tier!!
I really enjoyed this drama. The story has a warm and emotional atmosphere, and the characters are easy to get invested in. I especially liked how the drama balances its more serious moments with softer and more heartfelt scenes. The pacing can feel a little slow at times, but it gives the characters enough room to develop. Overall, it’s a beautiful and engaging drama that kept me interested and made me want to keep watching.Cet avis était-il utile?
Natsuiro no Kumo ga Koi to Arashi wo Makiokosu
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Hermosa historia
Historia super linda, actores lindos y super talentosos, amo su dinamica y como evoluciona su relación, definitivamente creo la tendré siempre en el corazón. Me parece también muy lindo como incluyen el tema de la familia y como todos son unidos y esa misma unidad abraza a Sota durante toda la serie !! La hermana de Natsuki es un punto importante para el desarollo de los personajes y como ella les ayuda a darse cuenta de sus sentimientos, me hubiera encantando ver mas del pov de Sota pero espero que podamos verlo mas adelante en los siguientes episodiosCet avis était-il utile?
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Is it a joke?
What happened to the storyline? Since the last three episodes everything changed. She could have saved herself too, the writers rewrite the plot a 50% to not say more than that. The ghosts and their stories are almost gone.I enjoyed this drama a lot but, after the last episodes I feel disappointed by the writers and producers. This Drama had an amazing potential that was lost by bad decisions.
The male main character has done a remarkable job so far. The female main character had a great development until the last two episodes.
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MELHOR DO ANO!!!
Estava muito ansiosa para esse lançamento, pois o teaser estava prometendo muito. E dito e feito tudo estava impecável, desde o enredo aos efeitos especiais a trilha sonora, perfeito d+. Aqui em casa todo mundo assistiu, RECOMENDO MUITO!!!E amei a química dos atores, eles conseguiram entregar a tabela períodica inteira só com olhares!!! o plot foi top, o enredo tem várias camadas o que torna o drama mais interessante a cada episódio, e devo acrescentar que os atores veteranos foram insanos, a atuação da rainha viúva do 1° ao último EP merece inúmeros prêmios🤌
E espero que a 2ª Temporada não demore!!
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A Winter Sun Wakes the Wind in Spring Hills' Dream
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heavy stuff with stuff breaking immersion...
When I heard of this show, I expected greatness, but sadly it did disappoint somewhat.Positive: No dubbing for the most part, you get the original voices. Very artsy art direction, color grading, costumes. Everything has a reason and is done very well. Except the "acceptance speech" in the final episode, that felt very artificial. Great acting and stunning cinematography.
Negative: Three stories where the 2nd couple feels like a contaminant. It breaks the flow of the main story and they don't really have a deep connection. Their story is not a focus and it shows, it's like a 08/15 BL which entered an artsy production. There are many tragedies in this story and there is no 3rd couple, because forcing drama seemed more important. They could have adapted the story to save the little brother and let him be happy, and remove the 2nd couple. Also some silly comedy and sound effects break the immersion from the main story. I did not like that at all.
I will not go into depth with my review, because first I'm quite late due to reasons and many people already wrote a lot and just pointing out my pros/cons is enough. It's a show worth watching, but I'm not satisfied with the whole series. Considering all the crap we get to watch this show is a marvel, but it did not meet my expectations. Story wise it lacked but it over-compensated with everything else. But killing of the little brother is a reason that this series will not land on my recommended list.
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Very low budget, AI & bad dubbing...
This could have been one of the best CBLs ever, but they botched it. While AI plays a big role in China, it also plays a role in this show. It's not that bad, at least we have real people doing a real series. The biggest complaint is the dubbing, which is really bad and even worse is the singing-dubbing which often has nothing to do with the song you hear. The songs itself are all excellent.It begins like an ordinary BL but that is only half the story. What seems 08/15 is something completely different. The title and the main characters blue lips will make sense further through the story. This is one of the series which will get better with every episode and you will gradually understand what's going on.
I really wish chinese productions would not dub at all. First they are produced for the international market anyways and not shown officially in China and second I will not recognize any chinese dialect anyways. At least I can hear differences between cantonese and mandarin :) The show grew on me the further it went and it's for sure not a bad watch, when you can ignore some of the AI and the dubbing. For a low budget production, they did a good job.
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terrible acting
the story is overall bad. We don’t like the story this sucks stupid ugly, fucking bitch ass ugly, stupid actors, stupid storyline everyone deserves to die. The main characters are terrible. They can’t act the storyline is horrible. We don’t like this. Flip this ugly thing stupid thing ugly things stupid thing stupid thing, main character, stupid main character, poop, main character, main character, main character fart main character stupid, main character stupid main character stupid main character stupid main character stupid main character stupid, main character, stupid main character, stupid main character, stupid, main character, stupid, main character, stupid, main character, stupid, main character, stupid, main character, stupid, main character, stupid, main character, stupid, main character, stupid, main character, stupid, main character, stupid, main character, stupid main character, stupid, main character, stupid, main character, stupid, stupid, main character, stupid, main character, stupid, stupid, main character, stupid, main character, stupid main character, stupid main character, stupid, main character, stupid, main character, stupid, main character, stupid, main character, stupid, main character, stupid, main character, stupid, main character, stupid, main characterCet avis était-il utile?
I came for Pei Ji and stayed for a romance only one person was in
Mild spoilers for character dynamics, nothing plot-specific.I started The Maid because of Deng Kai, and it took maybe three episodes to realize his role here is scaffolding. This is Shen Yu Qing's show. Every thread, every reveal, every alliance exists to serve her revenge, and Pei Ji is mostly the mechanism that makes it possible. If you're coming for him the way I did, adjust expectations early.
That said, the revenge plot itself is solid and it's what earns most of my score. The pacing holds across 26 episodes, the political conspiracy layer is more coherent than a lot of short dramas in this lane, and Zhao Xi Xi carries the weight of the lead role well.
My problem is the romance, and it's a big enough problem that I nearly rated lower.
Pei Ji changes for her. He softens, he opens up, he lets himself be vulnerable, and she still won't be honest with him. Not once does she meet him where he is. She keeps information from him past the point where it's strategic and well into the point where it's just a wall. As someone who has been stonewalled by the person she loved, I was triggered hard.
I understand the argument that a revenge heroine shouldn't have to soften, and I'm not asking her to abandon the plot for a man. But if a drama is going to spend that much runtime building his vulnerability, it owes the audience some reciprocity, and this one doesn't pay it off.
8.5 for the story, the production, and Deng Kai doing a lot with a role written smaller than his billing. Honestly, on a different day I'd have given it a 6.
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SεX surprised me in the best possible way!
Α Masterpiece!I was initially drawn to its bright, romantic-looking poster and the fact that it was only seven episodes, without really knowing what to expect. What I found was a warm, intelligent and beautifully balanced series!
The subject of sex therapy could easily have been treated in a crude or overly provocative way, but S&X does the opposite. It approaches sexuality in a thoughtful and surprisingly scientific way, while keeping the story light, funny, romantic and very human. The dialogues are particularly well written and are used not only to explain the issues, but to move the story forward and reveal the characters.
What I appreciated most was the message at the heart of the series: everyone can have questions, insecurities or difficulties related to sex. No one should feel strange, ashamed or alone because of them, and asking for professional help should not be a taboo. Even the sex therapist himself has his own personal struggle, which makes the message even more meaningful.
I sincerely hope that this series will encourage people who are struggling with similar issues to seek professional help, while also raising awareness about the importance of better and more open sexual education.
Nobody is presented as perfect, and the series also cleverly touches on people who exploit insecurities. It shows that behind these issues there are real people, with fears, vulnerabilities and emotions.
Beyond the story itself, I loved the bright atmosphere and aesthetic of the series! It managed to address serious social issues without ever becoming heavy or preachy. At the same time, it gave me a small window into aspects of contemporary Japanese society and the difficulties surrounding open conversations about sexuality.
A warm, thoughtful and genuinely enjoyable series, with a very satisfying and optimistic ending. I finished all seven episodes feeling that I had watched something entertaining, but also something that had a purpose.
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A Winter Sun Wakes the Wind in Spring Hills' Dream
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Destined to Be Caught
My soul was spoken to in a tender whisper. And I was healed, hurt, and comforted in a repeating circle.This drama, beautiful and profound as it is, steeped in mountains and almost endless time, speaking in poetry and sneaking in hidden meanings in the tiniest of details, unfortunately, won't be to everyone's taste. The plot is more abstract than linear, but I think to achieve this kind of experience, you couldn't have it any other way.
It's like taking a walk deep into the woods, stopping to sit on a fallen mossy log in a quiet place, and soaking in the sunlight that slips through the trees. Maybe you sprained your ankle along the way, but you'll make your way back, somehow; maybe you'll find a makeshift walking stick, or someone familiar will appear from the brush and lend you their support. Maybe the pain is a reminder of the journey, making it worthwhile. Maybe it's a sign you should not have ventured out alone, what you lack without company.
The focus is more on the emotional state of its characters, their ebbs and flows, affected and regulated by each other and life's events as they come.
The love the lead actors and those behind the scenes have for this project is so beautifully evident. I hope this work of art is rightfully cherished by many.
As for me, I'm sure when I seek a calming space, I'll revisit this time and again.
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Fun and Emotional!
I actually dropped this 3 years ago because I found it surprisingly boring, and honestly felt like the runtime was not warranted at all (80-90 minutes/episode!). This time around, however, I enjoyed myself so much better! The runtime was not a problem at all, and I had so much fun watching our 5 doctors and their friendship. The actors all have such good chemistry; it truly felt like a group of seasoned friends, bantering, eating, making music together. It was a lot of fun to see how they nurture their relationship, and how strong their friendship has been over the last 20 years! The subtle romance plots have also been enjoyable to follow; of course, Ik Jun and Song Hwa are great, but I have a soft spot for Min Ha and Seok Hyeong, to just and cannot wait for that ship to finally sail in S2! Min Ha is so endearingly cute, I need SH to allow himself that happiness with her! Apart from the characters, the different patient stories were done really well, and always made me very emotional… some of these very truly heartbreaking! Anyway, I’m looking forward to continuing the second season now that I have conquered the first🧡 For S2 I lowkey need more U Ju x Ik Jun scenes… they are SO cute!😭💗Cet avis était-il utile?
