Reviews

Quite Possibly One of the Most Important Shows to Watch

I went into this not expecting a lot. I am SO GLAD I was proven wrong. Don't let the opening scene scare you away. There IS a beautiful story to be told here. Many, in fact. And I know I, for one, needed a show like this when I was becoming a young adult and no other adults around me wanted to explain things to me. This is educational at its base and fun at its peak. I think everyone should give this a go. It lays so much out there and shows this is not supposed to be a taboo subject. It's normal, natural, and human. I loved this and have already recommended it to others.
Plus, it had me squealing at the CUTENESS OMG. It really was SO cute throughout the show. Anyone know where I can find someone like Dr Kang? This was such a satisfying watch.

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Beautiful Chinese drama.

This drama made me laugh, cry, get angry, and feel the rage, helplessness, and pain that the characters, especially Ji Ling, felt. 🥹 There was no dull moment; all the characters were well-developed and had very distinct but charming personalities. I was absolutely charmed by the character Ji Ling, my baby, my little boy, my sunshine. I cried a lot with his story; despite suffering many misfortunes, he was always a ray of sunshine and a sweetheart. I really identified with his character and I was surprised that he was an INFP LIKE ME AAAAHG OMG. Despite everything, I'm very glad he had his happy ending, living like a normal person without the burdens and suffering of loneliness. I really liked his character development. Tian Jia Rui is a spectacular actor; he did not disappoint at all, perfectly portraying several characters. I clearly noticed the difference in each of their attitudes; he was able to convey to me the pain, loneliness, suffering, devotion, and love he felt for Lu Wuyi.

I loved the romance story of both couples, both well-developed. My favorite without a doubt is the WuWu couple/ship; their chemistry was incredible! I honestly didn't expect the bed scene.It was well done, I completely loved that couple. For a moment I thought it was going to have a very tragic ending, but thank God it didn't. My favorite arc is when Wu Wangyan and Wu Shiguang entered the dragon illusion; their relationship was very romantic and sweet. And the fact that Wu Shiguang cut off his arm and leg to get closer to his beloved Wangyan, who was worried and desperate to have him near 🥹. My favorite character is Wu Wangyan, although sadly he didn't have much screen time, he still managed to capture my attention and that of the viewers; he has a natural charm. Chen Duling perfectly embodied Wu Wangyan; she has the beauty and talent to do it, it's a shame the director didn't appreciate her despite the dedication she put into the role.

As for the visual aesthetics it's incredible, no actor or actress is ugly at all, everyone is visually appealing and the costumes worn by all the characters looked high quality and spectacular. I really loved the fox sisters' outfits, and Ji Ling looked divine in the Dragon God's clothes, even though they had a painful meaning; he looked gorgeous in those hanfus.

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Excellent acting for a decent low-budget Mini drama

A remake of a classic, “Fated in the Martial World” definitely can’t compare to its predecessor, “Mission of the Warriors”, and might even disappoint fans of the original. This is a small budget production headlined by B, C, D-listers. I actually did not watch the original 2001version , and I am reviewing this drama as a low budget production.

I actually quite enjoy the plot of the story. A story of bloodbath, revenge, martial world’s selfishness and greed, love, friendship and camaraderie. It’s a typical wuxia plot and I love this genre. The acting is surprisingly good, especially when I had no expectations coming into this. The cast is actually quite experienced in mini dramas. Led by Guan Chang and Wu Chong Xuan, their performance is better than some actors in bigger productions. They not only give off the correct vibes of their characters, but also do well in subtle emotional scenes.

The foursome has great chemistry. I enjoy the romance between the leads. There’s just enough romance to keep me happy, yet doesn’t derail from the revenge plot. I love their proposal and wedding scene, and it was quite unique with how they handle the marriage letter. The love triangle/square is not annoying but quite respectful. The friendship developed between the two female characters is beautiful to witness.

My biggest disappointment of the drama is the wuxia portion, specifically the action scenes. There are too many slow motion fight scenes to my liking, and not enough actual fights. There are many ‘chi’ aka internal power fighting. I would have loved to see the actors swinging the swords more. The last battle is super disappointing and anti-climatic. Additionally, in the first half of the drama, our formidable leads get hurt or faint way too often. I also rarely see the prowess of the female lead, when she’s supposed to fight really well.

“Fated in the Martial World” is a short mini drama with episodes ranging from 12-20 minutes long. It’s not bad for what it is, but could be disappointing to fans of the original drama or novel. The acting is really good and I enjoy actors not having the white filter or white makeup treatment. Wu Chong Xuan looks like a healthy, manly warrior and is quite hot in this drama. LOL


Completed: 4/19/2026 Review #684

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whoever doesn't watch this show is truly missing out!

melody of secrets is actually an underrated masterpiece and i’m serious. it’s not the type of bl you can just play in the background because the story really makes you pay attention—everything connects later and the tension builds slowly each episode. the whole memory loss + investigation plot keeps you guessing, and some scenes hit harder because they don’t over-explain anything. the atmosphere is heavy and quiet most of the time, which makes the emotional moments feel more real.

and forcebook really carried this. you can tell their acting has upgraded to another level. they’re always delivering the emotions naturally, especially in the small details. it never feels forced. honestly, it deserved way more attention than it got.

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I had to watch this one! ?

Alright, my 2026 series list starts now. I must admit, I've been waiting for this series to finish for a long time. I just don't like waiting every single week to see the story continue. Another reason was that I haven't finished my 2025 series yet (I still owe a few series, but I just couldn't wait, I had to watch this one! 😭)

If you had asked me a couple of years ago, I would have said I felt annoyed with Duang's character. Being silly and childish while courting someone doesn't seem like it would work in real life. However, after watching the first five episodes, I realized there is something interesting about this series that pushed me to finish it on time (right during the week the season finale aired).

I don't really care about the side couple's story (Jamie and Marvis), but I truly appreciate the friendship among the group. It is so strong that it made me think of my two best friends back in college who always came to my room every time I called because there was a cockroach (yeah, I hate them 🤣)

One thing that could have been better was the last episode. I don't think they wrapped the series up properly. You know I hate lovey-dovey moments, right? The last episode had the most skipped scenes for me. Also, I really hope Pae gets a chance to have his own story, as it could provide a better view of why those three are so close.

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Perfect package!!!

Loved everything about this drama💯
The story, sets, costumes, locations, performances, music, screenplay, emotions, and even villains, everything was perfect about this drama👌
Jiang Si and Yu Qi-a very understanding couple🤗
Zhang Wanyi and Jing Tian were perfect in their roles.
A special mention of actress Huang Yi, who played Rong Yang, the main antagonist. Her performance was outstanding.
Everything about this drama is fabulous.
Justice and law always triumph., is the moral of thus drama.
On a final note, A WORTH WATCHING ONE👍👏

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What a Cliche!

It's really good to begin with, the nice and slick storyline, the new and great that something are so much better than it's doesn't last long. In the mid, the good one turning into boring and classic GMMTV that it's not what I hope for. It's crushing down, boring, too standart, from funny to became boring, feels like old gmmtv series wrapped into one. I feel like it's waste of time to watch this is.... Like they can make it to different storyline not like regular one ? It's really waste of everything, the actor, the acting or whatever it's included. This is not what i wish for. Really disappointed over here. Can't give more than 6.5

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Somewhat Silly Scammers

After Perfect10Liners, I was super excited to see Junior and Mark as leads again. Plus, I was excited to see Ohm and Poon act together for the first time! Both pairings did not disappoint! The story definitely centers more on Junior and Mark, but frankly, their characters have a better/more complex storyline anyway, so I was pretty happy with the split. I do think there were a few points in the show where the conflict seemed a little too easily resolved compared to the weight it should have had, but I think that's the kinda thing you're bound to run into when you're doing a romcom with betrayal in it. Still, this was a great watch with a good balance of humor and seriousness.

Tim (Junior) is a scammer and his current plan is to scam the CEO of a large mall, Pai (Mark), by making Pai fall in love with him so he can marry him and take his money. Of course, the one rule that every scammer should follow is not to fall in love with the target. Tim spends months and months winning Pai over, pretending to be the perfect boyfriend, etc. until he can finally propose to Pai. Just when everything seems perfect, Pai's younger cousin North (Poon) elopes with U (Ohm), who he randomly met on a hiking trip and has known less than a week. The sudden marriage makes Pai concerned that U might be a scammer, and makes Pai nervous about weddings in general. Tim, realizing Pai is right about U being a scammer, has to try to not blow his own cover by outing U and manage to convince Pai they should still get married. But, all truths will eventually have to be revealed, and at this point it seems Tim has already majorly failed the most important rule of scamming.

I think this show was really fun overall. Honestly, the idea of Tim and U being scammers would have been much more intriguing to me if this wasn't a romcom, but was more of an intense and serious drama. I found that sometimes the comedy took away from the intensity of the whole getting betrayed by the person you love thing. Still, if you like a more balanced show, this one definitely has its ups and downs with serious portions broken up by the more comedic sections. Some of the conflicts and plot points are lost a little too fast (I feel like we totally forgot about the debt collectors??), but the acting from Mark especially really made me enjoy this one. Worth watching if you need something with some depth, but don't want something too intense.

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When Friendship Should’ve Stayed Friendship

I went into this for two of my all-time favourite actors, half-expecting to be let down, and sadly, I was. It’s one of those shows that proves not every long time friendship needs to turn romantic. Seok-ryu and Seung-hyu were much better off as friends.

What worked (for me):
The second leads easily outshined the main couple. I was far more invested in them. Seok-ryu is a strong, resilient character (as much as the script allows), and her journey had real weight. Her friendship with Mo-eum was a highlight - warm, supportive, and believable. Performances across the board were solid, with Hyun-jun’s quiet loyalty standing out. I also appreciated that the show at least attempted to touch on mental health and its impact on relationships, even if it didn’t go deep. Mo-eum and Yeon-du were adorable together.

What didn’t (for me):
The romance just didn’t land. Once they got together, it became a string of cheesy, overused tropes. Character consistency went out the window. Stoic, grounded characters suddenly started behaving out of character for convenience. The writing also took shortcuts: years of resentment and misunderstanding resolved in a single conversation felt unearned.

The male lead, in particular, was frustrating - emotionally immature, avoidant, and prone to making everything about himself. His reaction to her trauma was especially off-putting, and unfortunately, her mother wasn’t much better in that regard. The contrast with the best friend’s simple, empathetic response made it even more glaring.

Pacing didn’t help either. The story dragged unnecessarily. This would’ve been far stronger as a 12-episode drama instead of 16. And the casual use of outdated tropes (like the “it’s okay if he’s gay” logic) felt jarringly regressive.

Overall:
Started strong, then steadily went downhill after the first third. A frustrating watch by the end. The performances are the only reason it holds up as much as it does.

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show is lacking chemistry

I love all the main characters on here and really want to love this show but the lack of chemistry from Esther Yu and Zhang Ling He is making it really hard to enjoy the show. I am pushing myself to watch the show because of the bond between Cheng Le and Tian Jia Ru's characters. The rating is high and I am sure the show overall is good and worth finishing but not binge worthy, in my opinion. I will finish this show...one day... just not today nor tomorrow...maybe not by May, possibly June 2026. I love watching C dramas because I love that I can binge watch and immerse myself into their world so it is disappointing when a show isn't binge worthy.

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this is peak bl

genuinely one of the - if not the most - peak bl i have ever watched. from the gripping soundtrack to the lovely cinematography, everything about this drama was a masterpiece. i especially loved the romance between peem and khemjira - it was a master slowburn full of deep longing stares and repressed feelings. don't even get me started on peem and his eyes and how unreasonably fine that man is. he had me swooning every time he was on screen. if you want yearning and pining then this show is for you - because the way those 2 yearned for each other needs to be studied.

also, the actual plot had me hooked - i loved the flashbacks to their previous lives and how it all connected to the present. it was so refreshingly original and just beautifully crafted . jin and da were especially cute. anyways i'm going to miss this show it's become a part of my routine. i've genuinely entered a state of depression because i already miss this show - 12 episodes is not enough!!!

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