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Sentori del Castello errante di Howl

Suggerisco la visione di quetso drama fino all'episodio 19, poi consiglio di saltare al 27 e poi diritti al 33 per il finale, in modo da evitare le puntate filler del tutto inutili dove lei dimentica lui e poi lui dimentica lei. Di quetso drama mi è piaciuto il casting, tutti sono molto diversi tra di loro e caratterizzati, mi è piaciuta molto la trama iniziale che era piuttotso basica e quindi facile da seguire, mi è piaciuta la chimica tra i protagonisti che sì si baciano, si sfiorano e udite udite vanno pure a letto insieme. E mi sono piaciute veramente tanto le vibes inizilia che mi ricordavano il castello earrante di Howl, ma che poi si sono perse per strada natuarlmente perchè come in quasi tutti i wuxia cinesi la trama cambia tantissimo durante le infinite puntate. Ma niente triangoli amorosi qui, la coppia è bella stabile, manesie finali a parte che però sono brevi e vi consiglio di saltare.
All'inizio il garn maestro così pauroso che è conadnnato ad avere dentro di sè uno spirito di fuoco, ha creato una specie di fiore per ospitare in parte questo spirito di fuoco che parla con voce da bambino, e la protagonista lo deve innaffiare come parte dei servizi che deve fare per il gran maestro in modo che non la uccida e non ditemi che non vi ricordava Calcifer quello spirito e che il granmaestro non vi ricordava Howl. Poi quetsa ragazza che viene dal mondo moderno e si ritrova in queto mondo wuxia così violento è tamente chill che ho subito empatizzato con lei. Niente isterismi, è lì e deve sopravvivere al meglio che può possibilmente senza lavorare troppo perchè è pigra. Adoro. Peccato poi il tono csanzonato cambi molto con l'andare delle puntate ma tutto sommato saltando quello che dico di saltare rimane tutto abbastanza carino e guardabile facilmente

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O Melhor da Fantasia e Romance!

A Coreia dessa vez soube me pegar pelo meu ponto fraco: mitologia, lendas e folclore. Confesso que, mesmo sendo fã de carteirinha de produções coreanas, eu não esperava algo tão bom de um gênero de fantasia. A série entrega um equilíbrio perfeito entre o mistério de época e a sensibilidade do drama, o roteiro abraça o misticismo com tanta naturalidade que o universo mágico parece ganhar vida própria na tela, sem parecer forçado em nenhum momento. Destaque para as lendas contadas em algumas aberturas de episódio. É o tipo de série que te ganha logo nos primeiros momentos pela temática e personagens encantadores.

O trabalho de atuação aqui merece destaque também, a começar por Bihyung e Ha KeumBok. A entrega dos protagonistas é impressionante, eles conseguem transitar entre a grandiosidade exigida pelo lado místico e a extrema vulnerabilidade nos momentos de maior delicadeza do drama. A forma como o Ha KeumBok entrega a vulnerabilidade e inocência enquanto Bihyung entrega imponência e orgulho, nos envolve completamente. E acompanhar a evolução do relacionamento deles de mãos dadas com o mistério e suspense do destino de ambos, foi empolgante e maravilhoso. E nem vou mencionar os beijos, que foram saborosos e com muita entrega na atuação.

Ao mesmo tempo, a dinâmica de Gildal e Jigwi rouba a cena. Como casal secundário eles entregam fofura, irreverência e tensão na medida certa. Gildal com sua lealdade inabalável, maturidade infantil e físico delicioso foi o par perfeito para a raposa maliciosa, delicada e incompreendida Jigwi, dando aquele tempero extra ao misticismo presente na série.

Outro destaque é o cuidado com a estética dessa série, existe um investimento visível na reconstituição de época que faz a gente mergulhar de cabeça nesse universo fantástico. Os trajes e penteados tradicionais esbanjam elegância e ganham ainda mais destaque sob as lentes de uma fotografia inspiradora e lírica. O design de produção soube como equilibrar os elementos folclóricos e históricos com a realidade, garantindo que toda a magia ao redor da trama pareça visualmente impecável e orgânica, sem nunca quebrar o realismo entre o passado e o presente. A direção de arte acertou em cheio na paleta de cores, criando um contraste lindo entre o tom sombrio do suspense e a delicadeza dos momentos românticos, nos fazendo ficar imersos na história, tornando a experiência de assistir ainda mais prazerosa e envolvente.

Esse BL veio para mostrar que misticismo, sensibilidade e capricho técnico podem andar perfeitamente juntos. Sem apelar para clichês genéricos ou dramas desnecessários, a série entrega uma das narrativas mais envolventes e visualmente deslumbrantes que já assisti. Minha nota vai ser um sólido 08, somente pelo final em aberto e a falta de desenvolvimento do casal secundário. Segundo pesquisei, a intenção da produtora é expandir esse universo folclórico com spin-offs e quem sabe uma segunda temporada, por isso a falta de um fechamento satisfatório. Fora isso, a história é um prato cheio tanto para os fãs de um bom romance quanto para os apaixonados por folclore e suspense histórico.

Assista sem medo, porque o encantamento do primeiro ao último episódio é totalmente garantido. E uma dica preciosa para o bom entendimento da história: assista sempre aos pós-créditos, pois neles temos vislumbres de momentos e acontecimentos pertinentes e únicos da história.

Nota: 08/10

Recomendo ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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If it were up to me, it would take them even longer to get together

SueaDueannao squeezed my heart and killed me in the best way. Yearning and clueless characters are truly a match made in heaven. I love that they're mostly on an even playing field and have the same hobbies. The whole "It's okay if your family sucks; I'll just share mine with you" is one of my favorite tropes. Bonus points for showing the lives and interiority of both leads equally.

The acting is hit and miss. 75% of the friend group (North and Field being the exceptions) and 100% of Tiger's family members are portrayed by bad actors (especially his father and SinghaBen). Pie doesn't cry convincingly either, but otherwise the romance is adorable and nuanced enough that I choose to overlook this flaw in his acting.

The mafia stuff was part of the initial appeal for me but ended up a cringefest. Luckily these elements are mostly set dressing for the romance. This also means that the friendship and romance may be effective, but that the danger comes and goes whenever it is needed for dramatic reasons, which makes for nonsensical and awfully convenient developments.

Overall, I wish this were a 10-episode series with more budget. While the slow burn is delicious, the denouement is rushed. Just imagine if we saw Dueannao realize his feelings instead of having to listen to him monologuing his change of heart to North! But since SueaDueannao wound up being my favorite dynamic in the Fourever You universe, my rose-colored glasses stay on, and the rating reflects my bias.

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I did NOT expect this--This is amazing.

Okay. To be honest, I watched this with no expectations. Many new companies often fail to capture what people really want and come back to. However, Mook and her co-partner for FRT ent did a great job finding pairs with great chemistry and a good storyline. Mind you, almost more than half of the cast are rookie actors. You wouldn't even be able to tell once you watch Shades! Shades is very different from other school gl romances, I can def tell you that haha. They balanced 3 storylines perfectly (although I would want more JaneNano screen time cus their chemistry is insane), the cinematography is crazy good, and so is the editing. I like that the story humanizes flawed characters instead of reducing them to perfect stories, allowing viewers to not only relate with them but also empathize with their motivations even when their actions are wrong. You don't agree with what they do, but you can't help but root for them–which is amazing, considering how many GLs are unrealistic when it comes to "real life" issues (imo). Although this show highkey causes me stress because of all the character issues 😭, there is almost comedic relief and some scenes.. (iykyk). These new CPs have a chokehold on me (PuyfaiPloy, NikyEngland, and OpalMint), I can't wait to see them grow more popular as actors, also love the entire cast! Can't wait for season 2!

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SHE NEVER GIVE UP ON HIM NO MATTER WHAT

It's feels unreal 😲 how she never given up on him on their friendship and love and how she pulled him form someone's identity in which he was leaving and the I will ready to sacrifice my happiness for my friend (2leads) honestly I enjoyed it was a perfect story line with childhood to adulthood they showcased how challanging is the world and it is completely opposite to what u have imagined when u came out from ur comfort zone and i don't need to talk about acting it's always perfect Zhao zinmai jiyanglinghai played perfectly and every thing was top-notch

if you are here i recommend you to watch this u will enjoy

THANKYOU 😄

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Quirky and straightforward, but...

It took me a long time to watch this adaptation because I kept expecting it to be the same as the original. Looking back, I probably should have watched it sooner.

In my opinion, this remake is actually a bit better than the Thai version. As the headline suggests, the Korean adaptation is more straightforward and focused, which works to its advantage. I appreciated how the pacing never felt dragging; instead, it reinforced the show's direct approach and allowed the actors' performances to shine more effectively. Furthermore, the division of screen time between the two couples was balanced enough for the audience to understand their individual stories and relationships.

Technically speaking, one of the strongest aspects of this series is the chemistry between the lead actors. They were quirky and charismatic enough to keep my attention and make me eager to click on the next episode. Their interactions establish a strong and believable foundation for the romance. Although the script relies on several familiar romance clichés—particularly the possessive-boyfriend trope of "if I can't have him, then I'll badmouth him"—the actors manage to pull it off without making it feel overly cringeworthy.

The second leads were equally enjoyable to watch, portraying a softer and more vulnerable kind of romance. Yoo Kyeom's golden-retriever energy complemented Sun Woo's personality throughout the series, creating a dynamic that was both charming and engaging. Their relationship added another layer to the story and kept me invested throughout the show's runtime.

The series' biggest strength is undoubtedly its lighthearted nature. With only eight episodes running at approximately thirty minutes each, it is an easy and enjoyable watch that can be finished in a single sitting. However, this short runtime is also one of the drama's greatest weaknesses. Several plot points feel underexplored and underdeveloped, while the relationship-building occasionally feels rushed. Some transitions between scenes are so abrupt that it becomes difficult to tell whether a scene is a flashback or a continuation of the previous one. Important emotional developments happen too quickly, preventing certain storylines from reaching their full potential. In many ways, this adaptation sacrifices depth in favor of pacing.

Nevertheless, this remains the stronger adaptation. It is an enjoyable drama that explores love in a lighthearted and entertaining way while delivering enough charm and chemistry to keep viewers invested. Despite its shortcomings, Why R U? (2023) offers a sweet and refreshing take on the BL genre that is well worth watching.

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A good mediocre show...

To be fair, the book wasn't much better and shared most of the serie's weaknesses (in fact the series was better in some aspects). This show is an enjoyable enough watch overall and I'm a sucker for the long-time friends trope so I'm being generous with my rating.

The main problems though? Both the writing and the acting left much to be desired. I could go on about it but I feel like others in the reviews already expressed my own opinions pretty well. I will say though that some plotlines absolutely needed to be cut and were sooo irrelevant to the story (cough cough mick and tul thrown in in the last eps)

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Great Story, Underappreciated

I may be a little addicted to C-Dramas, and this one's very good. I came here to comment because I was surprised to see it being torn up so savagely. First, to appreciate the plot, you need to understand that the supporting roles sum up to a whole bunch of very flawed characters. There is a strong theme that runs through the drama that good people do bad things, and sometimes they find someone who loves them in spite of it all. There is a also a theatrical element to the cinematography, at times giving the feel of a burlesque, musical, or film noir piece. In addition, certain plot elements are unapologetically far-fetched, such as the FL's extraordinary sense of taste, her cousin's overnight fish gutting, and the lengths characters will go to for revenge. Initially, I was a little concerned about whether the series could pull off a romance between an immature, annoying girl and a stern, experienced man who is struggling with his own demons. As it turns out, their story develops slowly and sweetly throughout the drama. Theirs is a deeply affectionate and playful relationship, only perhaps lacking an element of passion to give the outcome long-term credibility. Ethan Juan is, of course, a treat for the eyes. The kind yet fiery disposition of the FL's uncle plus the affectionate banter between her parents are elements that add depth and contrast to the web of subplots. Bottom line, this drama is well worth watching, as long as the viewer can appreciate its plot complexity, imperfect characterization, and quirky brand of humor.

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