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A grande promessa.

ESSA REVIEW VAI TER SPOILERS!!!

A história até certo ponto parece confusa, principalmente a relação do casal principal e isso me incomodou um pouco, porque apesar do final bem explicado, até você chegar lá, parece tudo muito superficial e mal contado.

Ex.: como raios o Gong Ziyu simplesmente decidiu ficar do lado de uma Wufeng depois de todas as histórias cruéis envolvendo os dois clãs? Parecia super absurdo e eu estava pronta pra parar de assistir até explicar que era tudo encenado e fazer total sentido. E talvez a ideia do drama seja essa, mas de qualquer forma, acho que poderia ter sido abordado melhor.

E sim, meu casal favorito foi a Shangguan e o Shangjue; não pelo love hate, mas pela ideia de que seria impossível eles ficarem juntos já que ambos cobiçam coisas que são inimigas por si só e mesmo assim acabarem se apaixonando. Vamos combinar, ter química sem nem ao menos ter um beijo é pra POUCOS e os dois entregaram isso com tanta perfeição que me choca.

De resto eu gostaria muito de uma segunda temporada, porque a história no geral é muito boa e interessante; mas sabemos que as chances disso acontecer são baixas. E é justamente por serem baixas que me desagrada eles não terem fechado tudo em uma temporada só.

PS.: Lu Yuxiao eu te amo cada vez mais.

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Ugh! way too long and just too much constant angst

This probably would’ve been a great 20 episode show. as always, Song Weilong did a great job acting, but could not save the constant angst and just too much filler. The female lead never acted her age, she’s so goofy all the time. I found myself fast forwarding through most of the show after the first eight episodes.
the two fathers did a great job, acting wise and all three of the kids in the young early years did a great job. But when they become adults, the show takes sharp turn downhill.
they kept trying to see why it had such high ratings and so I never wanted to give up on it, but there are far better shows out there.

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SHIT show EVER watched by me.

Wahh never saw a drama like this, I kind of wishing that it will be such good show but by the end of the show it was turning seriously a shit show.

Writing this review after dropping it at by the end of ep 11.

Look, fl (i seriously hate her, so much) is so annoying that it feels like crazy. Not saying that much but after watching 11 episodes just want to say few line's about whole show script and i think these few line's will be enough to describe the show story.

"The show is actually about potatos but it's not actually, fl have terrible past but has to through a lot and later she met ml, but the problem is the ml is just a punching bag who got used to clean the fl and her ex past shit. Those who did wrong stuffs (fl and her ex) living well enough life and the innocent one (ml) suffering by cleaning there past shit and that's it"


That's what the all show is about, such a waste of time men.

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This was just terrible

I am trying to think where to even begin with. I really wanted this to be a hit for all the actors involved, but this might be the worst BL so far that I have ever watched until the end. And that is saying a lot, considering the amount of shows aired these days.

What is the biggest shortcoming of the show is that the comedy which is the main aspect of the show, it does not work. I understand humor is a very subjective preference, but some of the jokes were literally for things that small kids would laugh at, and this certainly in other aspects is not a show for small children. There was maybe an attempt to have a more serious tone to the show once Fu and Moo did get together, but the transition fails, bc the horrible comedy is still present even in later episodes.

There were also just so many bad choices made in terms of plot progression. We had a jealousy plot line recycled three times in the show, which for one single BL is just too many. In the last two episodes we had a drug trafficking plot line with undercover police officers which was wild considering how juvenile the show in general had so far been. There was all together three side characters with romance plot lines that didn't lead to anywhere. Since Fu's and Moo's romance clearly had not enough material to carry the show trough all 10 episodes, the three side character romances could have really helped to at least bring some substance in to the hollow main plot line.

The shows main couple did generally suffer from credibility problem. Since Moo had obviously been so set against Fu courting him for years, the 360 that is made in just few episodes feels absurd. I do have some empathy towards Moo's reason rejecting Fu previously, cruel careless things heard as a teen can be very traumatizing, even if it was something they could have discussed earlier. The end of the show feels just as absurd for the main couple, considering the short time they have been romantically together and what generally was the relationship's starting point.

I really like Boss and Noeul's on screen chemistry, which makes me just hope this show will be quickly forgotten and they can move to better acting projects. I would not recommend watching this, even if some of the actors are your favorites. For me this was a clear fail.

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Could've been much better, but it's still good

The main problem with this drama is the chopped editing that is very noticeable. Because 7 episodes were cut out, the transition between the early episodes is not very smooth.

I oftened asked myself, how are we already here? when did the relationship changed so suddenly?

I can overlook it, though. The plot itself isn't anything new, so if you think you found some unique xianxia, you're mistaken.

The first couple of episodes, I wasn't really sure by the ML acting. It felt like I didn't know what his true intentions were or what his personality is.

When we passed 10 episodes, it got better, and I do like his character. Do I think he's the best demon lord? No. He doesn't really give me that feeling, which makes sense because he doesn't even want to be the Demon Lord.

That's what surprised me the most.

The fact that he would give up his powers and people for Li Fei. The divine tree.

Lei Xiuyuan is very powerful, but so is Li Fei. The writers are just scared to show off her true potential. So she needs to be saved all the time.

Not even once she saved herself, which is honestly sad because I'd love to see her win at least once all by herself.

When friendship between the main characters and side characters is really great. They always come to help. No matter what is happening.

Now the positive things.

I absolutely love Li Fei masters. Both of them would sacrifice themselves for her. They love her too much. They are more like her father's she never had.

They're honestly my favorite masters.

Overall the drama is good. You'll like it if you're watching it for the plot. Even though there is chemistry between the leads, their romance is more like a subplot.

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Fun binge watch

Hilarious! 😂🤌 This is indeed what it said it was. A comedy drama with a superhero concept.

Really liked the idea of laboratory mutation resulting in weird and grand superpowers. The pacing was good with a rather unexpected twist in between. You were kept entertained throughout. The ending pissed me out though. The kind of incomplete, let to the viewer to ponder kind. Frustrating 😤

My favourites were Kang Robin and Son Gyeonghun. They just exist to be comical. Im Seongjae and Choi Daehun did a fabulous job! Park Eunbin is really a fabulous actress. The variety of roles she pulls of and that too in such a good way, it's crazy! And this is one of those dramas you should watch if you believe Cha Eunwoo does not know to act. It shall prove you wrong. I think he did a good job. Honestly, the plot twist of him working for the organization and handing her over was quite a shock. Initially, I did think it would happen. But it was when i started thinking the opposite that it happened, catching me off guard. I seriously want to see him in an antagonist role, i swear! He would make a wonderful villain 😭 Supporting cast were also good and added to the storyline.

All together, it's a fun watch, a funny little escape!

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An underrated good watch especially if you love modern action with a mythological touch

OK, I liked this drama. It is the same genre as one of my favs 'I am nobody'. It's fantasy in modern world and I honestly think that's a very good genre in itself. Added to that, this drama did really well with it all - the story, the effects, the acting.

A short binge watch that is meaningful, fun and heart touching. I was moved to tears a bit honestly. The messages they were trying to convey were the main plus point in my opinion. It made you rewind and think. I really liked that.

The actors did really good too. Ko Chentung and Wang Baijie did a fabulous job. They had a firm presence. I really liked the character of the crown prince; that's my favorite one.

I'd say it could do better with the soundtracks though.

It really is an underrated show. I'd love to watch it again. You should watch it too!

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Not messy enough, hated the way they portrayed some of the relationships

I passionately watched Only Friends Season 1 while it was airing and if it was not a perfect series, it left me very satisfied and entertained by the overall messiness of the relationships and the crossing between pairings.

However, this season 2 was a real disappointment as it failed to recreate a similar magic, never messy enough nor really endangering any official pairing. That would be enough to tamper my enjoyment, but worst than that the way the story consistently insist that one character is in the wrong, totally ruined the story for me.

Overall the cast did a good job, with an outstanding performance of Mix. However, it is difficult for me to say that I really appreciated a lot of their moments because of the way the storylines put them in some strange situations that were very though selling to the viewer. Despite their commitment to the plot, some scenes that were supposed to be swoony, just irked me to no ends. I must admit I enjoyed some cameo but one of the past character definitely acted out of character at some point. Once again, proof that the writing was definitely the weakest part of the serie.

I would not recommend this to people as the season 1 was vastly superior. Maybe if this drama was not connected to it and if I had been able to watch it without any expectations, it would have been slightly better...However, this is not what happened so I cannot help myself to vent some frustration. I hope if a season 3 happens, the writer dare to make more ambitious choices and take us in a wild road rather than playing pretend with the characters.

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Good social commentary

I think the best parts of this were undoubtedly the relationship between the two leads and seeing them work together; they don't have so much screentime together but when they do it always steals the scene.

I'm a bit more mixed on the overall plot; I like the themes it's addressing a lot, from the prosecutor-police relationship to broader institutional corruption, but the pacing feels pretty slow and I wasn't fully interested in all the characters involved, like Yeon-Jae (the Hanjo chairwoman). It feels like it makes its point clear really early but then takes a really long time to get to it.

Ultimately though, I still think this was solidly written, but not really as engaging as it could be.

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everything in the world seemed determined to stop this guy from graduating high school.

it's a light summer story that's perfect for watching on a hot day when you just want to relax. there is some unnecessary drama that could have been left out, but overall it didn't leave me with negative feelings.

i think they spent too much time on the characters' youth, while the reunion after five years was far too short and underdeveloped. then the story rushed into the main couple's romantic relationship just as quickly.

li fang (mother and aunt) seems like a kind and caring woman who has been through a lot, but why is a child expected to carry the responsibility for the entire family while she spends her time playing mahjong? parents like that always frustrate me.

overall, this drama isn't really about romance. it's more about family, friendship, finding your place in the world, and learning to face life's challenges no matter what.

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My Cup of Tea

LIKE

How Yu Shen understands Xi Guang and they went out to forget about her unhappiness all night

I let you choose who you like lol super cool

Vote just to go food tasting at staff canteen - chi huo hahah

Wang Xing desperately wants to go to spa

The whole world ended up going to Chang Bai Shan

Very matured cousin of Xi Guang really cared for her like a younger brother

Yu Shen’s mum sense of humour lol

That scene when Yu Shen’s mum talk about her late husband criesss

Yu Shen’s stepfather is very respectful towards their families such a nice man

So intense when the truth is out

When Yu Shen sends Xi Guang his CV lol

It’s a healthy friendship and relationship I like the pace once in a while this is good taste a couple understand and grow together

DISLIKE

The only big grape was mad at me and left - I mean this Zhuang Xu did not even try to be together with Xi Guang

What is wrong with Zhuang Xu's annoying character my god!

The Qian family all bloodsucker greedy disgusting

MUSIC - personal fav

似我似你 Si Wo Si Ni - 张碧晨 Zhang Bi Chen
失去后一切如常 Shi Qu Hou Yi Qie Ru Chang - 刘宇宁 Liu Yu Ning
流心 Liu Xin - 张碧晨 Zhang Bi Chen
过你的季节 Guo Ni De Ji Jie - 希林娜依高 Xi Lin Na Yi Gao
差一步到达 Cha Yi Bu Dao Da - 刘宇 Liu Yu
时间如何带走悲伤 Shi Jian Ru He Dai Zou Bei Shang - 周菲戈 Zhou Fei Ge

REWATCH VALUE

Five for now

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Hilarious Light-hearted drama

LIKE

How Are You? Fine thank you hahahaha

The mo li hua song omg quite bad

That little box of red date lol

Argue and eating hotpot at the same time cool

Yang Duo Jie as the National Astronomer using his story telling skills during court hearing hilarious

Empress Dowager so funny on her wheelchair and she is extremely good in her acting

When the Emperor and his palace concubines playing eagle catching the chicks lolol

Where exactly is Yong Er from - this is a mystery

How about Zhang San?

When Li Yun Xi found out Shi Er Lan's identity hahaah his reaction

My tears for Shi Er Lan and Jin Tian

DISLIKE

Nothing much to complain

MUSIC - personal fav

甜蜜配方 Tian Mi Pei Fang - 姚晓棠 Yao Xiao Tang
局中人 Ju Zhong Ren - 颜安 Yan An

REWATCH VALUE

Probably re-watch when I free one day

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