Cheerful in all eps, but discouraging at the last ep.
I think all episodes got the cheerful themes, where the main female character had never given up. She had a very high enthusiasm filled with bravery and intelligence. This female character could be the role model for young girls who watch the media.However, the last episode is pretty discouraging, where the main female character gave up her goal for family. I think it is unnecessary for women to give up her dream just to marry or have kids. To have family and to reach life achievement could be done together.
An animated film, In Your Dreams (2025), the mother character got a new job in a big city, while the father did not want to move, but finally, whole family moved together there. I think this is a good example.
For the bad example, Think Like a Man Too (2014), a female character refused to be promoted in her career for her husband/boyfriend's personal need not to move.
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Reset and reset and reset...
Eleven people are sent back 365 days, effectively resetting their last year of life while retaining their memories (resulting in some regaining the use of their legs, others reuniting with a murdered colleague, and some winning big in the stock market or the lottery...).Does this "rewind" come at a price? Have they been thrust into a survival game? That is what they begin to suspect as they start dying one by one. What is the pattern? Gradually, it is revealed that the people involved were not chosen at random but were connected—and their dark sides come to light. No one is truly who they appear to be.
Each person receives a basket of flowers containing a note with a book excerpt, along with the chapter and page number indicating the day of their death. It turns out they have all already died and been reset five times.
They are puppets in the hands of a psychopath pulling the strings. Is this an experiment to see if fate can be altered, or if the outcome remains the same no matter what?
The more they seek certainty, the more they are disappointed, and their perspectives shift.
The killer identity will unexpected. If you want to get to know him, you must watch this series.
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Overdo - a missed opportunity..
I’d been looking forward to the drama “Overdo” for so long, and I have to admit I was wrong. I understand they wanted to “break away” from ZLH’s usual roles, but did you find the character believable? Didn’t you find him over-the-top? Did he really seem like a man who lived during the Republican era? Was he convincing in playing a character with a split personality? For me—(as a fan of his, and someone who actually likes him)—honestly, no. I found it all over-the-top, repetitive, and predictable... The first part of the drama really disappointed me, from the editing to that “I don’t know what I’m going to become” vibe… (but maybe that was because of my high expectations) I saw so much—way too much—toxicity, and it was one of the few times I didn’t root for the couple… I’m so frustrated that I don’t even want to keep talking about this drama—the only things I’ll give credit to are the costumes, the jewelry, the always-brilliant Whang Churan, and… and I guess that’s it. This was ZLH’s worst drama. I just want to forget what I saw, especially episode 33, which was HORRIBLE… IMHO.Was this review helpful to you?
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nice actors - good stage-team/director but unforgivable break in storyline
The production is quite good - the actress is very pretty und the producer-team are real capable to get the best out of the actors - the costumes are nice the make-up team are also ambitioned experts. SORRY but in the storyline - which was nice at the beginning -there is a total moronic break which destryos the drama (episode 15 to16. So - sadly i couldnt give a better rating - but i cheer for the actors and the stage team !Was this review helpful to you?
Bad acting, but I do not blame the performers
The plot was interesting at the early part, although I still see Mary Sue, and the female character who tried to pull other women down. I do not enjoy it. However, the worse thing about this series is the acting. All major characters had the same characteristic (except Fan Shuai Qi and Li Hong Quan). I do not see any difference among them. They tried to hold still all the time to make themselves look like narcissists. Similarly, their speaking styles are the same too. I used to see some of these actors and actresses in other series, and they were not as bad as in this one. Therefore, I do not think that it is the problem based on the actors, but it might be from the screenplay or directing.Was this review helpful to you?
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A Curse I’d Actually Wish On My Daughters (In a Good Way)
I initially started this show because I didn't know what else to watch and I figured I would just check it out. I ended up getting pulled in by the 2nd episode., and it turned out better than I thought. The show was a mix of Final Destination and Carrie for me. The FL did a great job in portraying an outcast type character, that ended up secluding herself from the world. I liked that the ML had a genuine interest in the FL, and used his skill set to find a way to be with her. Heo Eun Sil, the FL's bestie, was by far the funniest character, for me anyways. At one point, I thought she was going to have a thing for the ML, but I liked that her attraction to him was more of a big sister being happy to come across someone that cares about her little sister. I was surprised to see that the ML had two people in his life that were dealing with this phenomenon and that he devoted his life to helping them. It was an inspiring and feel good show at the end. I wish I could figure out how to create this phenomenon for my daughters, so only genuine guys will make the effort to get close to her. Don't get me wrong, I would tweak the phenomenon, if it were possible, so it wouldn't injure or kill them. Maybe make them sick... like intense sore throat so they can't try to sweet talk them with non-sense or non-stop diarrhea as long as they are in their space, so they're always stuck in the bathroom and away from my girls.Was this review helpful to you?
Drop at the first ep.
It repeats the same old trope of almost all of the Chinese dramas.
Women hurt one another, and the female lead was saved by a man, lying a lot, and discrimination against fat people. I do not know why the media try to teach these things to their people. I watch many sport matches with Chinese women athletes. They are strong with high attempt and enthusiasm. I praise them. What I learned from watching Chinese sport is very different from fictional stories in their TV shows. I want to send a big cheer and big hug to those athletes. Although they are prejudiced by their local media, they still try so hard and never give up.
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Skip this drama
It's a pity for the whole beautiful casts with the terrible drama. The story is so stupid and unacceptable.Extremely disappoited to build FL. She had caused many problems , and drove the ML to the sad ending.
The Mom got mental problems ,but still alive until the end.
I cannot feel any sympathizes with the FL, all good people died because of her
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Regret
Don’t watch this drama. By the end, you’ll regret why you even started it. You’ll be sitting there questioning every life decision like, “Why did I watch this? Who told me to waste my time?” Save yourself the regret, protect your sanity, and stay far away from this drama. Seriously. 💀😭!!
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A favorite supernatural historical drama..
First of all, I watched this drama a long time ago when it first aired, so I’ve forgotten the deeper details of the plot. I wrote this review just wanting to praise the drama, the actors, and the cinematography.Well.. tbh I really enjoy historical dramas and ghost or supernatural genres, but when they mix both genres, I’m even happier to watch. The way they handle unexpected ghosts with different background stories really amazes me.
I also love how all the actors portray their roles so well. I’ve been following Sungjae for a long time, and his acting skills have always been spectacular. The cinematography is also really nice to look at.
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A Heartwarming Comfort Drama That Deserves More Love
Genius Girlfriend was such a pleasant surprise. It’s funny, heartwarming and the kind of drama that leaves you smiling after every episode. Tian Xiwei shines once again with her natural charm and expressive acting, while the chemistry between the leads feels effortless and enjoyable.I also loved the family dynamics and the lighthearted humor. It doesn’t rely on heavy drama or unnecessary angst..it simply tells a feel-good story that is easy to binge.
It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, especially if you’re looking for intense conflict, but if you enjoy wholesome romances with lovable characters, this drama is definitely worth watching. For me, it’s one of my favorite C-dramas of 2026.
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The chairman of Choiseong intends to retire and hand over his position to one of his twins—a brother and sister. While taking their father's car out for a joyride, the twins strike a young man who had just signed a contract to play for a team sponsored by the father's company.After completing his rehabilitation—and having lost his contract in the process—the footballer confronts the CEO to demand an apology and compensation. Faced with evidence of the accident, the CEO writes a blank check and prepares to announce the resignation of the twins responsible. In a desperate attempt to stop him, the twins push him down the stairs. As he falls, he lands on the footballer; they tumble to the bottom together and wake up in the hospital having swapped bodies. Meanwhile, the chairman's third child—who had been sent abroad for her studies—returns home. The young man gets hired by the company, and together they work to expose the twins' wrongdoing.
So, without realizing it, the daughter ends up working with her father.
It’s entertaining to watch this newcomer’s knack for navigating various skills and strategies; Kudos to Lee Jun Young for his portrayal of the elderly character.
The music is sometimes ill-suited (it feels out of place).
Episode 9 is both sad and infuriating. The old man is killed by his daughter, causing the poor young man's soul to depart. This leaves the illegitimate daughter in charge of the empire, while the wife and younger daughter are devastated by the man's death (accused, cast out...); meanwhile, the young man plays a double game—trying to act mysterious and resolve the situation on his own—but is misunderstood by everyone, especially the younger daughter.
It’s touching to see how much he cares for his second wife.
I felt sorry for the young footballer: first he was run over, then someone tried to suffocate him, and finally, he died at the hands of the elderly CEO's daughter.
The ending: I can't believe it... A 70-year-old wakes up from a coma, rushes to get a car, and where does he go? He didn't even know where the chalet was, yet he’s the one who finds the young man. But the icing on the cake is the ending, where he bumps into a girl and swaps bodies with her again. That is just too much.
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What a disappointment… saved only by the excellent performances of the cast
I have never in my entire life watched a drama as toxically written, ridiculous, and narrative-breakingly absurd as Overdo. The only reason I managed to survive the absolute torture of sitting through all 33 episodes is out of pure respect and love for Zhang Linghe and Wang Churan. They are a truly magnificent cast who deserved a masterpiece, but instead, they were handed a pathetic, trainwreck of a script featuring characters who completely fail to evolve.The toxicity of the writing is entirely rooted in how the main couple is fundamentally broken. The writers present Susu as an entirely manipulative, heartless, and cold person driven solely by bitter revenge. She is pathologically full of lies, pathologically deceiving people even about the most obvious things—including the paternity of her own child. On the flip side, Qingyi is portrayed as an emotionally weak, completely obsessed man who remains pathetically in love with the exact person who actively sent him to jail. There is no genuine character growth; they simply cycle through the same toxic behavioral loops for 33 episodes.
By Episode 26, the pacing completely implodes. We are subjected to a bizarre, rushed, and incredibly poorly directed fake-wedding-turned-real-marriage that gives the audience total whiplash. If that wasn't absurd enough, the script suddenly decides to turn Susu into a high-security wartime espionage spy overnight. The writers threw every single pathetic trope into a blender—toxic family whippings, a sudden rare child blood disorder, secret drug cartels, and wartime explosions—just to force unearned high stakes because they didn't know how to write organic character development.
To make matters worse, the technical production values are an absolute eyesore that completely ruin the viewing experience. The show is plagued by relentless, constant flashbacks that treat the audience like we have no short-term memory, grinding the pacing to a halt. Visually, the entire series is buried under a bizarre, sickly greenish tint that drains all the life out of the scenes. Combined with the cheap camera angles and rapid-fire editing, the entire production gives off the low-budget vibe of a vertical micro-drama rather than a high-end, premium television series.
The finale package dropped by iQIYI is the ultimate proof of how chaotic this production was. In a matter of minutes, the script literally blows Murong Qingyi up in a horrific warehouse fire, only to immediately resurrect him and place him on a train with Susu and Le'an for a rushed "Happy Ending" quota. It is pure narrative whiplash.
The saving grace of this entire disaster is the leads. Zhang Linghe delivers an acting masterclass; his emotional restraint, his signature "one-tear" crying scenes, and his transition into "dad mode" were incredibly moving despite how weak his character was written. Wang Churan matches his gravity flawlessly, delivering heartbreaking vulnerability even when the script forces her to play a deeply unlikable, manipulative woman. Their chemistry and professional dedication are the only reasons this show is remotely watchable.
To the cast: I respect your hard work immensely.
To the writers: this script was an insult to the viewers and a complete waste of a gold-standard cast.
Watch only for the actors, but prepare for mental exhaustion.
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All in all, a bit disappointing compared to other seasons.It’s already hard enough for viewers to remember the participants' names, but they made things even more complicated with those nicknames (Salty Bread, Busy Hamster, Yellow Dog, Tired Camel...).
I found the soundtrack quite inappropriate. Often, the music didn't match the mood—piano pieces drowning out the dialogue—which really bothered me.
As for scenes like the dog peeing or the bedraggled cat, other scenes could have been added.
There are awkward, dead-air moments, followed by endless eating—just eating, eating, eating. I know Korean culture revolves largely around food, but I would have gladly watched something else.
Then, at one point (Episode 9), the single contestant Guy-Ri seems to have vanished. One might have even thought she had withdrawn from the show, yet things just carry on as if nothing happened, and not a word is said.
It is even stranger that, during the final selection, she ended up pairing off and leaving the show as part of a couple.
Especially since I was rooting for the couple Kim Seo Won and Choi So Yun. They were sweet, sincere, honest, and straightforward. I really wanted them to leave together.
I admired Seo Won's kind heart throughout his journey; he was respectful and friendly toward everyone.
I felt so sorry for Kim Min Ju, who invested everything in the dermatologist only to end up hurt.
The other final couple —Kang Yu-Kyung and Park Woo-Yeol— makes sense. However, I didn't like the way he acted, giving false hope to two other single women.
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