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ok
Pretty cool, interesting idea, although they forgot all about the roulette part halfway through. But what did I expect, since the target was alive. I was also surprised by why and how that jerk survived until the very end. The most interesting thing was that almost no one tried to kill him the whole time?? I thought there’d be more attempts, and sure, he was under police protection, but he was actually kidnapped right under their noses a few times, and NOTHING HAPPENED.I really liked that friend—Juho, I think?—I got such a nice vibe from him, actually
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Cute but preachy
This is one of those sweet fluff pieces, hate to love, rags to riches, bickering, quirky (in a good way) and just a whole lot of fun.... Youth, seaside, friendship if it is a good and lovely thing this drama probably has it.The characters are sweet, fun smart in different ways (most of them). The female lead may be a princess but she is really smart, a fast learner and highly adaptable. She is also assertive and honestly besides a moment of what was she thinking I really liked her.
The male lead may be a slight punk in the beginning but lets face it the guy is supernatural god, hard working yes but supersmart and good at everything he does.
Most of the adults are pretty nice not making my blood boil at all, they feel a bit human mistakes and all But also had me wondering how much misfortune can a family endure and still make it out...
However the youth part drags out a bit to much, there are a lot of draggy and preachy parts, really really preachy part and I am not rally fan of the whole earning ones place in a relationship or having to wait to prooe the love is love...
But other than that its an okay watch with lots of sweet characters and okay kisses, you will have to wait for them forever but once they do kiss its magic.
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GOLD
I loved EVERY SINGLE THING about it. It’s so intense that my heart was pounding half the time. Honestly, I’d already kind of forgotten what the first one was like (at least because it was dubbed in my language and I just had it playing in the background), but I felt like I liked the second one even more. Aside from the cool guys beating up the bad guys and the others fucking killing everyone, I also got really emotionally invested. Every time the main characters cried, I was ready to cry right along with them, but I held back just because of my contact lenses.Woojin and Gunwoo’s friendship is so precious—the “found family” trope really hits hard. They’re so smart and super cool; I love them so much 😭
And iPad Kid (MDL says his name is Alan, but I didn’t hear anyone call him by name, so who knows) broke through my wall of indifference toward antagonists, even though I wouldn’t exactly call him that bad? He was just running around after the guy with the tail and doing whatever he was told so he wouldn’t get stabbed.
Just to spite myself, I said I liked Taegeom, and then they killed him off in the very next episode 😔
I also have one complaint. Why are most of the bodyguards and these guys either dumb or—I just don’t get fights—AND WHY DOESN’T ALMOST ANYONE HAVE A WEAPON? I’m surprised that when they were catching Baekjeong (or however his name is spelled), the guy remembered he had a stun gun, and that asshole didn’t have time to kill everyone with that shitty scalpel.
Hints at a third season??
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Most repressed emo boy falls for the most unrestrained free-spirited girl...
A truly underrated gem that I went in with zero expectations and got addicted. I know I am SUPER late but I HAD to make this post.I don't get hooked on dramas very easily and the only reason I wanted to check it out is because of the title and the opening scene. I have not watched any master-disciple xianxia before and thought to give it a try for 5 episodes. By the 3rd episode, it was 3 am in the morning and I am clicking next episode.😭 I don't usually get hooked on dramas and even if I do initially, by 15th-16th episode my interest fizzles out (with the very rare exception of some) BUT this one, this one kept my interest through and through. I recently finished it and will miss this drama dearly :(
1. The acting and the chemistry:
Deng wei BLOOMED as su yishui. Not only did he look stunning and drop dead gorgeous (his best styling to date) but he made su yishui his own through sheer charisma and magnetism he imbued into the character so well ( I would frequently revisit and rewatch his scenes). He brought layers and nuance to a character that can be deemed as the typical xianxia cold aloof grump trope and what's more, he brought different flairs for different variations of the same character to the point that although it's discernible by the viewers but not so much that it's transparent. His minute expressions, eye acting, gestures, movement all embodied the character so well that it's quite amazing. This was his first male lead role and he proved why he was the right choice for the character. He dominated every scene he was in and had that male lead screen presence. I saw him first in TTEOTM and then in LYF and honestly speaking, the way he came out of his shell of being just-a-pretty-face is nothing short of impressive.
Although I was initially interested because of DW, it was julia xiang's mu qingge that made me stay. I am new to her acting and I think by episode 7, it was clear why she had such a titular part and the literal heart of the story. JX balancing mqg/xrr then xrr as she started maturing and gaining memories and ultimately become mqg-xrr with all her memories from past life. Those tiniest attention to details to bring out the indomitable, charming, unrestrained mu qingge to clueless, bubbly, kind hearted xrr who seemed different from mqg at first but possessed her innate characteristics that started shining through more and more as the story progressed. The portrayal of that balance was done beautifully.
The chemistry between the characters was always sizzling with that delicious push and pull tension between them. It started with hostile/attraction/flirting and ended up with flirting/foreplay as the story neared it's conclusion. Even as xrr, the way she would express her overt crush on sys while he's pining after her but is trying to distance himself from her, also had its own brand of deliciousness.
2. PLOT and characters:
The story is very xianxia master-disciple with a refreshing twist and a breath of fresh air. The story progression was a bit slow in the middle, but with the exception of minute details, it was very logical for the most part. It did not have any unnecessary miscommunication tropes (ahem tteom ahem). The ml and the fl did not have any unequal power relations in any of their lifetimes even though they both played master and disciple of each other. They were equal in power, talent, love, sacrifice and to some extent extremely similar in some personality traits as well (smart, stubborn, determined). They were equal to the point that both of them had the chance to be in each other's shoes and experience what the other did. They actually liked each other as two human beings who needed each other. The core of the story is obsession and although the ml and the fl was also obsessed with each other, it was never out of selfish desires, in contrast to most of the other characters especially the main villain and the second male lead. The side characters were quite well fleshed out and acted well. Compared to the novel, the plot was more grounded without missing the parts that made the story special. I especially LOVED the ending that makes the most sensible logical conclusion of their story. Typically xianxias and cdramas skips the HEA and the sweet moments but I feel like the production team truly cared for the story to give a meaningful proper closure to the audience.
3. VISUAL FX and OST: The CGI team COOKED fr (probably where most of the budget went because they did not promote the drama at all ). It was almost MCU level and I thank the team from the bottom of my heart for making the scenes pop especially the fight scenes. OST wise except for some songs falling flat, the bgm was done perfectly and did not feel cringey like it does sometimes in these kinda dramas. Zhou shen, tia ray, and winnie I feel had the best OSTs especially zhou shen who as always sings the most heart wrenching haunting melodies.
4. DIRECTING and STYLING: The director, production team, editing team really knew what they were doing. They arranged the episodes in such a manner so that it was easy to follow and audiences would get hooked. Also the shots were taken quite expertly with no unnecessary filters or crazy editing and best part is they used real life settings instead of relying on CGI. Styling and costume team deserves a shoutout simply because of bringing out Deng wei's ethereal beauty and Mu qingge's (pre-death) styling. The wig team for DW truly understood the assignment.
What could have been better:
1. Soul devouring lock plot device took over almost 20 episodes while su yishui came back from certain death fairly quickly. It was quite unprecedented that even with su yishui's vast knowledge and calculating mind, neither he nor zeng yi could find one single way even in two years to break the lock and had to rely on a gamble with MRW like that was quite lazy writing in this case. The MRW plotline felt drab towards the end although I understand what they were trying to do here, i don't think anyone felt anything for her towards the end.
2. Which brings me to the second point of unnecessarily prolonging some plot lines for the sake of it especially the amnesiac su yishui plotline which again, I understand, to elevate the significance of his sacrifice BUT it also kinda undermined it. I did not HATE that he was brought back quickly but it felt very reductive and convenient as it did not hold the same level of tension and significance that mqg's death did.
3. NOT ENOUGH MU QINGGE this ties to both the first and second point of not making her character have more screen time. I wanted to see more flashbacks of her life before meeting su yishui or how the years had been with su yishui prior her death. Even after she regains her memories and su yishui regains his, with the exception of her forgiving him, they don't bring up that Mqg literally said she does not ever want to meet him nor the fact that how Mqg has the "elder sister who carries all the burden on her shoulder" complex.
3. The ye xin scenes where he explains the plot to the audience that they have already figured out.🙄 That was so laughable and frustrating at times like I don't think anyone would be that dumb to NOT get that there is an invisible hand who is controlling everything behind the scenes. This ruined the villain exposure arc and made it predictable. Not to mention, he was not as intimidating the moment other immortals arrived which again was a very predictable simple ending for someone who plotted and schemed on the main characters' lives since they were children. Although audiences were glad it's over, it felt way too simple.
4. In some parts the dialogues were just explaining the scene that is happening right in front of you especially the Xishan disciples. They sometimes felt like an annoyance rather than characters who grow on you. Instead of those scenes I would have loved for more
Even with flaws this drama excels what it sets out to do which is to depict a beautiful, surreal but also very human in its core, love story. From the beginning right down to the ending they wanted to show the love of a "tree" which symbolizes their affection for each other. From enemy to mentor to friend to lover in every single one of their variations they became each other's "tree" where they protect and love the other with everything they have. It truly elevated itself from other xianxias in many ways for me in many ways. I truly hope we can see more xianxias like these in the future.
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it's fun
It was interesting and fun—even though I can’t stand liars, even fictional ones, I really enjoyed it. But it was also pretty unusual, since I still have a fairly short list of BLs I’ve watched (this is number 13), and the proposal in the very first episode out of 12 surprised me, even though you could have expected it from the title—plus, you should read the description before watching, not like I did.paitim
I really, really fell for them. Tim was looking at him with those eyes—ohhh, if someone looked at me like that, I’d melt. How can they fake chemistry like that?
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I didn’t like them at all in the first half of the series; their start was so illogical and cringey, in my opinion, that my eyes nearly popped out of my head watching their relationship develop and them getting married at the snap of a finger; but over time, they became a little more interesting.
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holy shit am I ready for season 2
okk, first off Fah pissed me off. like I don’t get why she didn’t throw the phone elsewhere and run off 😭😭then I can’t lie I’ve watched “the next prince” before watching this and seeing zeenunew in a different setting was something else. I think they played their roles amazingly.
I also noticed other Thai bl actors in here too 😭😭
but the series itself was amazing I loved the storyline and the characters. it was amazing I can’t wait for season two. honestly I highly recommend watching this!
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Solidly predictable but Delightful
With the stereotypes of Spoiled Chaebol Son vs. Detective Team Leader with a chip on her shoulder, Flex X Cop take delightful glee in the excesses of the trope, but doesn't hesitate to scratch the surface and explore the traumas underneath and lend humanity and depth to the action. Solid cast, well drawing characters, consequential action. Lots of fun!Was this review helpful to you?
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don't waste your time
romeraffy 🫶🏻MY FAVORITES. Honestly, instead of dragging out the jackdean storyline for the whole series, they should’ve developed these characters more. Because one moment Raffy says he doesn’t love him, and the next he’s going after him? What got into him (It’s been clear for a long time that Jack’s a jerk.)
They acted really well—it was a total pleasure to watch. And even though I'm more into fluff, I really liked their chemistry.
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arnoldtua 50/50?
I don’t even know how to feel about them. Because knowing that the actor is homophobic and watching the character he plays fall for another guy is a little weird, you have to admit. Although, in my opinion, they have the healthiest relationship compared to the others.
But Arnold kept me going so I didn’t give up on the whole thing as early as episode 3.
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jackdean 0/10
THEIR STORY WAS SO FORCED. I generally hate the second chance trope, so Dean and Jack lost points right away. Honestly, it would’ve been better if they’d just left them as friends at the end, I swear.
I’ve seen that a lot of people love these actors, but my first impression… well, just no.
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They stopped showing Boston so suddenly. Or maybe I wasn’t paying attention—I only happened to catch a glimpse of his face in one episode, because before that I thought he’d just disappeared. But they kind of phased him out really awkwardly; the show just didn’t feel right without him.
Almost the entire plot was initially centered on how Dean thinks he’s the best person in the world, and then how sad he is because his boyfriend dumped him. But for what? Just stfu. There are two other couples, after all. It’s just boring. Plus, it’s way too drawn out.
I honestly thought this would be like second season, or at least something similar to the first part, but the only similarity was that they showed the main characters from 1st part for just a few seconds at the beginning.
Also, maybe someone else noticed how a certain object is in one shot but missing in the next. I can only recall one specific scene right now where Rome was standing with headphones around his neck, and a second later he sat down, and they were completely gone.
If, as they say, there are hints of a third season, I won’t be watching it, because I suspect it’ll be even worse.
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ok
Honestly? At first, I was curious to see what they’d come up with combining Khaofyors and cats, since I love both. About halfway through, it started to get a little boring, but I still watched it all the way through because it wasn’t that bad. Plus, I got curious about what would happen between Leo and that vet.It kind of felt like they were just picking each new problem at random—I don’t know 😭
And for some reason, I thought there’d be hybrids in the show—no idea where I got that from—but I changed my mind after two episodes.
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idk
From the very beginning, I watched this drama just for one actor, and then he ended up killing himself at the end—thanks a lot. There are only four episodes, and to be honest, I didn’t understand almost anything about the plot ㅠ. I think they should have made a few more episodes to explain things better.My rating is mostly for the visuals; I really liked the way everything looked.
One thing I can say: I love strong, feisty women.
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I hope someone will take a picture of you while you're humming in the rooftop.
The ost, the casts, and the story of it is a kind of story of "rushed but a good story line with a small details abt their reunion ending. it's about Hayakawa, a boy who has a bad past abt music and Konno, a boy who is determined and motivated to pursue photography. meeting each other in the rooftop, unknown and mysterious yet Konno unknowingly took a picture of Hayakawa captivated by his humming.And js know that in the first eps....Hayakawa is wild asf.
My favorite line in this BL is "Stop worrying so much whether people will dislike you, what you're feeling is the whole picture, isn't it?" - (Konno) And the scene where Hayakawa asked for "I want three years worth of kisses." - (Hayakawa)
yeyeyey.
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it's ok
I have such mixed feelings about this show... They thought it through, but who knows what they were thinking.While watching, I was like this: 😐🥹🖕🏻🤯
I really love mysteries, and I liked the story, but everyone was accusing everyone else and making such a mess of things that I lost track of part of the plot. One moment Pued’s guilty, the next he’s not—they got themselves all tangled up
Plus, I spoiled it a little for myself when I read the description, because the tags say “wrongfully accused,” so I knew a bit of what was coming right off the bat.
The couple is SO COOL. my friend was right about their chemistry—I really liked them, and their dynamic just makes me feel so good.
Sorawit and That are totally my weakness—they’re such sweethearts 😭🤏🏻
But the cinematography is really interesting. The characters’ poses would sometimes shift slightly with the camera angle, and when they were driving in the car, the background looked a little off. But it’s not for me to judge—I’m not a cinematographer, just a viewer.
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Toto and Kanit or Tay and New??
Oh my precious TayNew 🥹🥹 I absolutely ADORED this drama. It's the first in a while that I actually watched while airing cause I couldn't wait lol. TayNew is my Ult couple and the reason I actually got into Thai BLs so I may be biased but I enjoyed every moment of this drama.TayNew have undeniable chemistry and it really shone in this drama!! Tay was so goofy I was literally laughing every episode it was such a good time. New I cannot with how CUTE that man is. I often found myself forgetting that they were playing Kanit and Toto cause it just felt like I was watching Tay and New be themselves.
I will definitely be watching this drama again, the story was goofy and not serious. The drama was fun and not stressful. All the actors did an amazing job portraying their characters. I want more (maybe a special episode 👀) Highly HIGHLY recommend!!
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First impression
You can watch it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZUf4BT8l0MPretty good so far, my first time seeing Tham or Mac in anything. Nice acting, interesting premise. I like it.
Episode 1:
* Giving your child a book of spells for his birthday and telling him to have fun cursing people with bad luck is a bit crazy, but what do I know?
* I really dislike Krit so far. I was excited to finally see AunStamp together, but the characters they are playing are highly unlikable in my opinion. The whole breaking up with Rin on his birthday and pretending to be cheating on him while also saying that he had it coming because "I've told you before" is the most insane and lame thing to do. I unfortunately no longer have any interest in the couple AunStamp are playing. I don't see them recovering after all they did.
* I like the main couple, their characters and their personalities really complement each other in my opinion.
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WATCH IT
There’s a difference between murder and what Kan did, at least in that it was done with the patients’ full consent. I mean, they were all sick and were going to die soon anyway, and euthanasia is just putting an end to their suffering. So I don’t think it’s a bad thing.I don’t really have much to say about the couple, since the focus was more on the suspense, but you could still feel something between them—and there were even some cute moments, like 🤏🏻
I expected a bad ending almost from the very beginning, and that’s kind of how it turned out, though it really comes down to perception.
“I love you, Doc,” he says as he’s driving Kan away in handcuffs, and that was the end. I almost climbed up to the ceiling, to be honest.
It’s also listed under the “mystery” genre, and either I’m perceiving it differently or there isn’t any mystery there at all.
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