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good overall watch but some parts could be skipped

I finished watching the show, and it is definitely a good watch if you are looking for a romance drama which will give you butterflies. (And you don't have anything else shortlisted) . There's no breakup here and the leads do clear up their misunderstanding before getting together.

Talking about acting the two leads did a good job especially the FL. I found her character very similar to me , in age and point of life so she was very relatable. She is not a all cheerful and bubbly girl but also not too serious. She is fun with her friends, serious when it comes to work, is not afraid to take stand for herself.

The ML is a little bit broody in start but you get it if you know why. He lost his dream job because of an accident has to start from scratch in a new field. on top of that he thinks the FL just played with him. He could have been more direct and cleared things up earlier but it's okay.

The FL 's friends were shitty but realistic. I loved her uncle and aunt and jiang rui.

Maybe instead of Zhuang xu's work-life we could have got more of ML's personal life.

However as many people have already pointed out there are many filler scenes. For eg the first five episodes which show the Fl in college and her misunderstanding with the placeholder SML (he doesn't really give SL vibes) could have been finished in one or two episodes. Song wei long's real entry happens after episode 5 before that he is literally having almost zero screen time.

Also what was the last episode, it was set in 2028 with robots and ai in cars but other parts were not that futuristic, maybe they could have wrapped up with a good family meetup or just at marriage.

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Una storia magica, visivamente curata e con la giusta dose di diabete e mistero.

Sopravvivere alla messa in onda settimanale di Spooky in Love è stato un vero e proprio corso di sopravvivenza emotiva. Tuttavia, devo ammetterlo: il drama ha ripagato con gli interessi ogni singolo giorno di tortura. La serie è riuscita a bilanciare l'elemento paranormale e le sue ombre con una storia d'amore intensa e — miracolo a K-Landia — stranamente matura per l'età dei protagonisti.
​Sulla carta il drama gioca a fare lo spettrale tra presenze ultraterrene e misteri, ma diciamoci la verità: il vero centro nevralgico restiamo noi che tratteniamo il respiro per la loro evoluzione. Il contrasto tra l'atmosfera cupa e la luce che si portano a vicenda crea un'alchimia perfetta, sospesa tra il "ho paura dei fantasmi" e "ho paura di innamorarmi".
​Una chimica illegale. Dalle incomprensioni iniziali durante la risoluzione dei casi fino ai baci intrisi di sollievo, l'intesa sul set è così fluida che il dubbio che non stessero recitando viene.
​Lei si conferma un'Attrice con la maiuscola, capace di reggere l'intero drama sulle spalle. Lui? Un procuratore probo, onesto e con un'attitudine da cucciolone così spiccata che, più che mandarlo a fare le indagini, ti viene voglia di adottarlo e proteggerlo dal mondo.
​Le dinamiche familiari contorte e il villain di turno erano posizionati con precisione chirurgica. E poi ci sono gli immancabili feticci: il ciondolo d'argento, i richiami ai miracoli e le promesse sussurrate che nell'ultimo episodio tornano puntualissimi a chiudere ogni cerchio.
Il finale era prevedibile? Sì. Dopo la penultima puntata pure la mia connessione Wi-Fi aveva capito come andava a finire. Ma ci lamentiamo? Assolutamente no. In un panorama di K-drama fantasy che negli ultimi sessanta minuti decidono sistematicamente di svaccare o regalarci traumi irrisolti, Spooky in Love ci dona un'ora di epilogo coerente, azzeccato e capace di sciogliere ogni tensione.
​Verdetto: Ora che le pene dell'attesa settimanale sono finalmente un lontano ricordo, Spooky in Love si trasforma nel titolo ideale per un binge-watching estivo su Netflix. Una storia magica, visivamente curata e con la giusta dose di diabete.

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China does it again with another BL masterpiece

The story was so good and complete, most of all the beautiful love story and all the preparations Chang Yang made for meeting Qing Lang. But also addressing the toxic shipping culture, the sometimes unreasonable/indecent private expectations of investors(Investor for Han Lu). Companies and actors who use mean tricks and the toxic shipping culture to make money.
And on the bright sight pointing out that there are also good companies like the company of sister Lan, Just being a fair boss and also allowing their actors to date.
The production did amazing!!! Stunning visuals and music!
The smooth transitions between different scenes and stunning cinematography, one of my favorites is the stairwell scene in the beginning of episode 12.
Sound effects can often be too much, but in this drama they were all perfectly placed.
I also liked how everything that was happening on the phone showed on the screen.
Just a small detail, but the mains ringtones are the OST of the drama, love that!
It had love, joy, sorrow, every emotion was felt very intens!

All the actors did a great job, i really hated Xu Luxiao and Shi Yuhao. And my favorite characters besides Qing Lang and Chang Yang are Sister lan, Qing Tian, Grandma and brother Guo, they just left a huge impression on me.
I loved the brother dynamics of Qing Tian and Qing Lang.
Hu Yi Chen is an amazing actor, I loved him in Secrets Happened on the Litchi Island and he was just as amazing in this drama. I hope to see him star in a lot more drama's in the future.

The chemistry of the mains was just out of this world, and they had the best kisses and so much kissing scenes!
The second couple was cute too, their chemistry and kisses were good too.

I already re-watched it and will do so many more times in the future, this became one of my all time favorites.

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Worth Watching Purely for Tian Xi Wei

I started watching this series mainly because of Tian Xi Wei. The story begins with young Lin Zhi Xia, who is so exceptionally intelligent that her classmates see her as a weirdo and don’t want to be friends with her. Then she meets Jiang Yu Bai, her first real friend. He’s also a top student, but he’s always stuck in second place, never able to beat Lin Zhi Xia. The child actress who plays young Lin Zhi Xia is incredibly cute and does a great job.

The early part of the story is solid. I felt the middle high-school section dragged on a bit too long, but it was still manageable. Later on, though, it started to feel boring. They only get together in the last two episodes. Tian Xi Wei’s performance is excellent — she’s easily the highlight of the series. She portrays a genius who’s brilliant academically but socially awkward really well. Every little thing she does is adorable. Hu Yi Tian’s acting is just average; sometimes it feels a bit stiff. Their chemistry is pretty mediocre — I barely felt any spark between them. Another strong point is the warm friendship among the group of friends. The coming-of-age elements, life lessons, and the supporting cast in the friend group are all really good. Shen Fu Xuan’s storyline about trying to treat patients is nice, and the part where the FL loses for the first time and gains friends is also well done. The downside of the group pairings is that Tang Ting Ting and Duan Qi Yan feel more like close friends who confide in each other and argue rather than a romantic couple. Jin Bai Hui and Lin Ze Qiu’s relationship also doesn’t develop enough to feel like a proper romance. Shen Fu Xuan’s arc is good overall, but at times it feels a bit excessive.

Overall, This series isn’t outstanding, but it’s not bad either. Tian Xi Wei’s performance is the real highlight. The friendship among the group feels warm and comforting, and it’s nice watching them grow up together. Some of the cinematography is beautiful too. However, the plot in the later part becomes quite boring and then rushes to the end.

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10/10 ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE!!

10/10 ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE!!
I don't think I've ever come across anything so utterly brilliant, touching, deep and meaningful. I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. It's hard to describe in words - this series is funny, honest, entertaining, confronting, courageous, intelligent, thought-provoking, complex, educational, heartwarming, heartbreaking, compassionate and full of wisdom. All the actors, especially the main leads, did an absolutely amazing job. This goes far beyond entertainment - I think it'll actually help many people heal deep wounds in real life. I couldn't recommend it more highly! Absolute must-watch that is likely to have a positive, valuable, lasting impact. From the bottom of my heart I want to thank and congratulate the geniuses behind it for creating something so extraordinarily special.

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‘Match Point’ Is My New Sunday Obsession & Perfect Sync Between the Actors : Broke My Silence

To be completely honest, I didn't plan on watching this series at all in the beginning. When I first saw the trailer, I thought it looked decent and pretty watchable, but it definitely wasn't on my main priority list. Then, on a total whim one day, I found myself with absolutely nothing to watch.

Out of pure curiosity, I was browsing around and suddenly realized that the very first episode was already out.I decided to just give it a shot, and wow, I am so glad I did! Believe me, that first episode alone was more than enough to completely captivate me and hook me right in. I fell so hard for this show that I found myself counting down the days, totally down bad while waiting for the next episode to drop.

The production quality over at GMMTV is upgrading tremendously day by day. I am genuinely blown away by how fantastic their work is becoming.

Before this, I used to actively avoid youthful, slow-burn dramas because I always thought they would be super boring and slow. But then a series called When Oranges Fall came along, and I ended up loving it so much. Now, Match Point has completely shattered my expectations all over again and easily passed my personal standards.

I really didn't expect Ping Krittanun Aunchananun to do this amazingly well in a brand-new environment with a totally new acting partner. His acting has improved by leaps and bounds. In his past work, it sometimes felt like he overdid his expressions just a little bit. But here? He is doing an absolutely incredible job! He adapted to this new stage of his career much faster than anyone could have guessed.

On top of that, the storyline itself is so refreshing, creative, and completely logical.A huge round of applause goes to his partner, Teshow Promsakha Na Sakolnakorn, as well!
He only joined the network recently and hasn't been acting here for a very long time. Even so, both of them did a truly phenomenal job. They act so naturally, and their synchronization on screen together is just perfect. They genuinely deserve so much more attention, love, and engagement from the fans.

I’ll be honest—I wasn’t planning to write a review for this show at first. I was really hesitant because someone recently criticized the way I write my reviews. That negative feedback made me try my absolute best to hold back and avoid writing anything this time.

But I just couldn't help myself anymore! I have loved every single episode from the very beginning.
Every single Sunday has become a day of pure excitement for me because of this drama, and I am going to keep happily waiting for it. After watching this latest episode, I loved it so much that I just had to express my feelings. I tried to force myself to stay quiet, but the show is simply too good to ignore.

To be honest, it gives off Bad Buddy vibes, but it's honestly so much better. It's incredibly cute, engaging, and the production quality and storyline are next level. I love that the characters didn't take ages to realize their feelings! I can’t believe it’s already halfway through—only 5 episodes left and I'm not ready for it to end.

This show is much better than Head2Head because it gives me a very special feeling.
I love the "enemies-to-lovers" theme from the very beginning, I thought it would be similar so kind of skipped but thank god I didn't...
The funny fights between the two fathers are hilarious.
I cannot wait to see how shocked the parents will be when they find out their rival sons are actually dating.
The main characters already understand their feelings and will probably get together after next episode.
Sing Harit Cheewagaroon and Chimon Wachirawit Ruangwiwat look amazing together and have great on screen chemistry. Even a simple hand grab makes them blush like tomatoes, which is incredibly cute...

It is so endearing how obvious Bay's feelings for Sun actually are. He constantly claims to hate Sun, yet he absolutely collapses at the thought of being apart from him. Even though he tries his best to mask his affection, his nervous reactions give him away every single time. His supposed hatred is just a protective shield for how deeply he truly cares. How sweet.

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When you misplace the Spooky

For the most part, this was a very interesting series. Unfortunately, the script lost the main aspect of the storyline. At first, it did a great job interweaving the paranormal storyline into the romantic and family drama storylines. It was also successful in setting up the world and characters which got me invested in it. My main gripe is it lost the paranormal aspect in the middle of the series. There were many episodes that you wouldn’t even know this had one. It was a good thing that the other storylines were interesting which prevented me from dropping it. It’s just that when a series is marketed to involve ghosts, it should have ghosts throughout the series. It was very successful in connecting the multiple storylines, event, and characters together in the end. However, I was able to guess the two main plot twists very early on in the series. This did have a very interesting accidental kiss that I’ve seen in years. The cast was great and did an outstanding job. The CGI, special effects, and cinematography were amazing. Although there was wasted screen time due to many flashback scenes, they did get creative at times showing them.

Random Note:

Despite the main weak aspect of the script, I’d watch it again.

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UNPOPULAR OPINION

Unpopular opinion:
The drama was good specially and only for the male lead and female and also for the sides characters,and obviously for the villain Situ Ling , i liked very much his story and evolution of his character, written and performed very well.
The story is simple but made well done ,like i said already the serie it was good not much for the dinamics of the history but for more or less all the characters that are inside of the story , specially for the main leads and the villain , because for my personal opinion them have carried on their shoulders all the drama .
It was a relief that in just 36 episode they made a right but a bit rushed ending of all open dynamics inside of the serie ,of course we have a good ending for the main leads 🫠 .
The photo,the colors and the CGI of the serie was so good and pretty but i dont liked very much the customes, atleast not all i have seen on the main leads maybe...a 50/50? 😬.
So in the end it was good to watch, easy to watch.
For me the right rating for this drama is not a overrated 8.8 or almost a 9 but a honest and not beyond 7.5/8 🫣.

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Approved by the School President

Story
Classic high school love trope, nothing new to see. The main couple is cute but nothing more (?), and the other two, are not so well managed: plot holes and very vague storylines.

Tinn and Gun are a slow burn, first love couple. Again, nothing new. They fit and support each other (maybe Tinn’s support is a bit more central, but Gun is understanding when needed and tries to do his best for the relationship as well). Maybe, sometimes, they’re too cheesy for me. The real problem? Their kiss is delayed in a very, very, not enjoyable and silly way. The kiss wasn’t needed in the first place: in my opinion, their love was well-portraited anyway. So, why showing kisses that never happened? People in high school do kiss. It’s nothing strange. Why the delay? It would have been easier (and better) without any kiss or just with one or two faints to laugh and then the real one.
Win and Sound could have been more interesting. The process of them becoming a couple is confusing and full of plot holes. Additionally, I like the arguing-loving dynamic but their performance is less natural than the Fourth and Gemini’s one. I liked their kiss tough. Satang’s character is a bit a question mark for me. They wanted him to be a bit different from the rest of the group but it lasted two minutes: after a bit he becomes exactly like the others and isn’t an arrogant guy anymore. Again, there is no evolution and we know nothing more about him (and I don’t like his hair). There is no point in even mentioning the ‘third couple’ because it doesn’t really exist. This is an example of putting to many things in and not being able to manage them correctly: too many cooks spoil the broth.

I appreciated the absence of usual toxic dynamics: jealousy isn’t really a thing, just a chance to flirt and the parents are good ones (they understand, defend their children, want them to be happy and try, as parents, to be better looking at themselves and their actions first). Furthermore, the friendship of the band feels real, especially during that argument at the temple. I mean, friends do disagree and get mad but, if you want it to last, you can always come back, apologise and do things differently. Tinn and Tiw have a solid and awesome bond, as well. Lastly, there is no ‘ep 11’ here.

I particularly liked Mark (Tiw) and Tao’s (Tinn’s mother) characters, best support roles from my perspective. Tiw is a loyal and exceptional friend and Photjanee is a good mother. Tinn’s father and Gun’s mom aren’t less important.

Acting
Before this, I watched Ticket to Heaven and I liked very much the Fourth and Gemini’s abilities. Here as well, I find their performance genuine and spontaneous, their portraits are soft and gentile. I think their looks and small, hidden physical contacts are touching. They are able to fit their role wonderfully (maybe I don’t enjoy their characters very much but that’s a different topic). They are good actors. Also, Fourth is a great singer and plays the guitar. Moreover, I watched a bit of the BTS and I found out Gemini is kind of an all-rounder (he sang and played the piano in Ticket to Heaven). That’s interesting, I think I’m going to follow them more closely.
Everyone in the band worked hard to be able to play an instrument and the performances good overall. I particularly liked Mark’s acting. Between all the support characters he’s the one who caught my attention the most. Mentioning Lookwa as well.

Music and Production
I believe the sound is well managed. The songs aren’t bad, but going on with the show they become more and more cheesy, too much. My favourite is: You’ve Got my Back. Fourth is a good frontman, in my opinion. Also, the whole ‘Chinzilla’ thing is also fun: the name, the greeting and the fake animal-God. So, the band’s image and performances are meticulously handled. Honourable mention the performance of ‘Smile Please’ to help Yo (he was great); Gemini’s dancing and Winny’s rap are so cool.
I like the setting. Both at school (music club in particular and pool), outside (sea and temple/mountain) and Gim’s milk bar with the music emplacement for Gun. Everything fits the image I think the production wants to pass down.

Rewatch Value
I don't think I'm going to watch this series for a second time, just maybe listen to some songs.

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NO difference with season 2, SAME PLOT, same disgusting shameless FL.

I watched the second season before watching this drama. The stories aren't actually related, except the main leads are the same actors.
HOWEVER, THE PLOT IS THE SAME!!!

GETTING OVER AN EX, HAVING A PHYSICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH WITHOUT ANY EMOTIONAL CONNECTION, EVEN THOUGH ML HAS LONG HAD FEELINGS FOR FL. FL BEGINS TO DEVELOP FEELINGS FOR THE ML, BUT STILL MAINTAINS A RELATIONSHIP WITH HER EX. FL IS PORTRAYED AS AN INDEPENDENT AND ASSERTIVE WOMAN, BUT WHEN SHE'S WITH HER EX, SHE'S ALWAYS WILLING TO BE CARRIED AND HUGGED, VERY WEAK. THE STORY OF FL'S PAST HELPER IS THE ML, BUT THE EX TAKES THE CREDIT.

SAME PLOT, SAME MAIN ACTORS, WITH THE SAME FL CHARACTER, THE DEPICTION AT THE BEGINNING AND THE BEHAVIOR IN THE STORY ARE VERY CONTRADICTORY, STILL THE SAME AS THE SHAMELESS AND DISGUSTING FL WHO IS NOT LOYAL AND CAN COMMIT TO ML.

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A great potential wasted ...

this drama started strong then lost its potential, honestly, I can't exactly tell where it went wrong but what stood out to me that the writer didn't really focus on one aspect of the story and kept building around it so everything fell flat .
the stories of the ghosts really didn't have any depth , I don't remember anyone of them nor did it touch me in any way, maybe because it was rushed .

the antagonist story was extremely rushed and built on a weak excuse " a misunderstanding " , actually till the very end I didn't hate him even after all he had done , as I never got attached to the story that much , not to mention the little screen time he had .

maybe what made this drama lose its potential is that it tried to tackle many aspects and ideas all at once.

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Great if you like the Cliches of arranged marriage turns into real love

The chemistry was real good between the two leads. I ate the show up since they had such good chemistry but I the story was quite all over the place sometimes.
Overall, the plot is seen everywhere its very cliche, arranged marriage, hidden identity, miscommunication and falling heads over heals in the person you're married to because you don't know them since it was arranged. HOWEVER, just because its cliche doesn't mean it was a bad drama. It was designed as a short web-series so the episode's are short and very easy to get through which was very nice since i got quite invested in the characters.
BUT I have to be honest as well I mostly picked it up from the tags and used it more of a time pass kind of drama, which is why I don't think I will rewatch it unless I am really in the mood for Ryan Ren who I think is a good actor. I also think the ending was rushed a bit. But yes a good short show which you can watch in less than 6 hours.

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A Romance of Agency, Ambition, and Uneven Execution

The Princess Royal delivers a compelling blend of romance, political maneuvering, and wuxia action. Although I’m usually not a fan of the love‑triangle trope, this series handles it surprisingly well by contrasting two fundamentally different expressions of love: Paternalistic Love, which prioritizes protection and control, and Autonomous Love, which respects independence and agency.

Both Wenxuan and Rongqing genuinely love Li Rong, but their approaches couldn’t be more different. Wenxuan consistently honors Li Rong’s autonomy. Even when he has his own strategies, they rarely conflict with hers, and throughout their second life he repeatedly commits himself to supporting her goals. Rongqing, on the other hand, spends much of the series undermining Li Rong’s plans under the guise of “protecting her from herself,” often becoming her primary obstacle.
Wenxuan and Li Rong’s relationship is one of the highlights of the drama. Their twenty‑year history gives their interactions a natural warmth, with plenty of playful bickering and banter. But their early second‑life dynamic is a bit odd — Wenxuan initially pushes her toward Rongqing before abruptly changing course — and the show doesn’t do a great job explaining his shift in perspective. Still, his jealousy is portrayed in a refreshingly positive way: instead of anger, he counters Rongqing through subtle, supportive actions that demonstrate why he is the better partner.

The political intrigue is engaging, though the constantly shifting factions can be difficult to track. The retellings of the first life that happens late in the series is excellent — First with Rongqing explaining events to Li Rong, and later with the dual telling of Rongqing recounting them to Ronghua intermixed with Wenxuan explaining to Li Rong — are particularly well executed.
Unfortunately, the final ten episodes struggle to maintain the drama’s earlier coherence. Character motivations become inconsistent, and several plot points contradict earlier emotional logic.

Li Rong’s shifting reactions to Rongqing and Li Chaun are particularly jarring. Early in the series, she forgives Rongqing and maintains him as a potential love interest despite believing he had killed her. Later, upon learning that Li Chaun had ordered the killing under false pretenses, she becomes vehemently opposed to his ascension. The emotional calculus doesn’t quite add up, and the writing seems to bend to plot convenience rather than character truth.
The handling of Rongqing’s treason is similarly perplexing. The idea that he might escape punishment—after committing a crime that directly threatens the stability of the empire—feels implausible within the political framework the show itself establishes.

The finale, while emotionally satisfying in parts, is marred by a noticeable oversight. The three‑year time jump is effective in showing Li Chaun appointing Li Rong as Regent Princess Royal, and Wenxuan’s proposal scene is genuinely touching. Yet the script appears to forget that Li Rong was pregnant three years earlier, meaning their daughter would have been born out of wedlock. It doesn’t ruin the ending, but it does highlight a lack of narrative continuity.

The Princess Royal is a drama of ambition—romantic, political, and thematic. Its exploration of love as a negotiation between autonomy and protection is compelling, and its central relationship is one of the genre’s more mature portrayals. The political intrigue adds depth, and several sequences are executed with real artistry.

The series falters in its final stretch, losing some of the clarity and emotional consistency that make its early episodes shine. But even with its flaws, The Princess Royal remains a rewarding one‑time watch: thoughtful, engaging, and anchored by characters whose relationships feel genuinely lived‑in.

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Could have been so much more

This was one of my anticipated dramas of the year because its plot stood out to me from various recently released dramas.
Its had horror mixed with romance and an interesting premise with the fl solving death cases by finding bodies. And it did start off strong , we got to see her in action and had the ghosts' backstories. The chemistry between the leads is also ever present. It should have worked. But towards the second half we are pulled into the chaebol drama and everything other than the investigation of the ghosts. The romance development also lacked. Through the end i was just dragging myself to finish it .
I wanted more from this and it just fell through.

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