Is reality truly what made us fall in love or was it the heat of the moment?
(╭☞•́⍛•̀)╭☞ Disclaimer:This review is based on my personal thoughts and opinions, it's not meant to sway or change yours in any way, please feel free to agree/disagree with it.
See, I don't have much to say in this review (yes, this is going to be in the style of my recently preferred method of writing short comments instead of my in depth reviews, sue me) but I still wanted to add my two cents to the pile, because while it certainly wasn't perfect, and the ever present romanticism of non con and dub con is still an issue in these CBLs, I genuinely found myself overlooking these details because the series was truly done very well, again, I'm not excusing any of the problematic aspects of the plot, believe me some of the conversations in this script had me doing laps around my room, not to mention the toxicity both couples displayed one way or the other, but the author/actors truly gave it their all, and while it wasn't perfect, it was put very simply, very touching.
Regardless of my opinions and morals, all the efforts truly are worth the praise, and for the first time in a very long while, a series has earned a full 10/10 from me in the OST/BGM department, I don't think I've enjoyed the entirety of a series' playlist this much since TTEOTM, so it would be a crime on my part not to at least praise this work even if only briefly.
If you want deep analysis on the plot/acting, then I'm afraid this review isn't what you're looking for, I suggest browsing the other reviewers' opinions on it. Do I plan on going in depth on the plot? Honestly I don't know, but what I do know is that I definitely recommend checking it out, I don't think I've enjoyed watching any other BL as much as I have these past couple of weeks (with the exception of TPP and AWSWTWISHD), not because any of the newer releases are flawless or faultless, but something about this one feels very raw and sincere in a way not many shows have been for a while, it might be the novelty of having the Chinese industry in the race again, or it might be the break I've had from this genre still being in affect, whichever it is, I highly recommend giving the story of ZZ/GZ and ZX/FC a try, Ollie and Shuyuan gave a very compelling performance for being such young actors, I'm looking forward to their future endeavours in the acting scene, so yeah, I really encourage anyone reading my review to give it a watch, it might start slow and shaky but as I said, the sincerity is what really kept me engaged and coming back.
Hope everyone has a good day/afternoon/night 🤍🤍
P.S: me and some of the viewers have been constantly updating the "Deep in OST" discussion thread, so if anyone is interested in specific tracks, you might find them in the ones we've found and listed.
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As an empath IT WAS HELL
It took me more than a year to finish watching it. Not because it was bad but I just found myself crying every other second. I usually don't need much of a reason for bawling but When life gives you tangerines, gave me more than a hell of the reasons.It was heartwarming, emotional and very realistic that made whole drama more relatable.
I'm giving it 9.5 out of 10 since there's no way I'm rewatching.
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As someone who has read the webtoon, I think this is a solid live-action adaptation. In fact, one thing the drama does even better is the comedy. The interactions between Manager Kim and the other ahjussi's feel much more natural and entertaining here than they did in the original webtoon. Their chemistry adds a lot of charm, and many of the funniest moments landed better in live action.My biggest disappointment is how little they showcased Manager Kim's signature weapon, the eun-sa (silver thread). It's one of the most unique aspects of his fighting style in the webtoon, so I was hoping to see it used much more often. Instead, the action focuses on other combat scenes, which are still enjoyable but don't fully highlight what makes Manager Kim so special.
The ending clearly leaves room for a second season. If they continue following the webtoon, I just hope they improve the pacing. Personally, I think the strongest part of the original story was the opening arc, where Manager Kim rescues his daughter. After that, the story became less engaging as the world expanded, introducing more organizations, more characters, and eventually connecting to other webtoon universes. It started to lose the grounded emotional focus that made the beginning so compelling.
The only later arcs that I genuinely enjoyed were the ones exploring the past of the ahjussi's. Those stories added emotional depth and made the characters much more interesting than the endless expansion of the shared universe.
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This is HALF FICTION !!
Wang zhong wen suppose to be Beau Kuok. Teresa teng didnt marry beau kuok not because he had accident. But his family asked teresa to stop singingEp 36, this script writer wrote FICTION scenario. He had accident to meet teresa and caused mis understanding. Very BAD script.
Teresa high school heart throb in this drama also FICTION
Very MISLEAD biography !!
No wonder fans rated here also not high
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ꋬꋊ꒯ ꓄ꁝꏂ ꉔꋬꇙ꓄ ꒯꒐꒯ ꇙ꒤ꉔꁝ ꋬ ꍌꄲꄲ꒯ ꋬꉔ꓄꒐ꋊꍌ ꓄ꁝꋬ꓄ ꒐ ꏂ꒦ꏂꋊ ꉔꋪ꒐ꏂ꒯ ꋬꉔ꓄꒤ꋬ꒒ ꓄ꏂꋬꋪꇙ ꒐꓄ꇙ ꒻꒤ꇙ꓄ ꋬ 10/10 ꒐ꋊ ꓄ꁝꏂ ꇙꋬꂵꏂ ꉔꋬ꓄ꏂꍌꄲꋪꌦ ꄲꊰ ꅐꏂꋬꀘ ꁝꏂꋪꄲ ꃳ꒒ꄲꄲ꒯ꁝꄲ꒤ꋊ꒯ꇙ ꇙꋬ꒐ꀘ꒐ ꋬꋊ꒯ ꋬꉣꄲ꓄ꁝꏂꉔꋬꋪꌦ ꒯꒐ꋬꋪ꒐ꏂꇙ ꊰꄲꋪ ꂵꏂ ꋬꋊ꒯ ꒐ꊰ ꒤ ꀘꋊꄲꅐ ꂵꏂ ꒤ ꀘꋊꄲꅐ ꓄ꁝꏂꌦꋪꏂ ꂵꌦ ꊰꋬ꒦ ꇙꁝꄲꇙ ꄲꊰ ꋬ꒒꒒ ꓄꒐ꂵꏂ
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More makjang than political thriller
In a line : closer to being a modern take on historical-melodrama-political [ saeguks??is that the term ?] than an actual political showI'll start with the strengths of the show :
An incredibly stellar cast of actors that deliver on the roles that have . A lot of it is understated , quiet performance. If you're looking for out and out dramatic dialogues this may not be the show .
The stunt co ordination , action ,vfx and the overall shooting ,landscape , wardrobe were well done and cohesive. Music was decent and added to the atmosphere, without taking away from the moments they framed.
The neutral :
I can respect the complexity of the theme they were attempting. Political plots are seldom easy to keep engaging , and this does that up untill episode 6. A leading politicians death [an assasination on this case] is layers of plot by itself - and here the cause that he stood for adds even more dimensions to the plot. It was interesting seeing the relationship between Minju and Park Sanho evolve and grow -the building tension , the subtle slow burn , and most importantly the events that allow them the space to become what they are to each other. That was well acted and reasonably written.
The falloff [ or why the show fell from an 8.3 to a 2.0 for me post episode 6]
There were too many layers ,unanswered questions, rushed plot lines shoved into an 8 episode plot. Given the calibre of the actors chosen , the layers the show hints at and the fact that this was a netflix production -this shouldve been at least 12 /14 episodes long ,if not a full classic 16. There are too many jump cuts between scenes , backstories reduced to 2 minute dialogues with dramtic scores and cinematography- leaving behind enormous plot not holes but craters . What was additionally upsetting , was the use of religious symbols throughout the show -that had next to no
purpose ,other than serving largely as an asthetic choice.
Lastly ,without dropping all my spoliers . Modern political heavy shows ,by virtue of the genre for me -require a degree of anchoring in reality. They can have impossible concepts , but must lead audience to believe on this seemingly impossible concept. This is where Tempest fails .
After episode 6, for me the show looses its grip on the many layers it is trying to cover. It attempted to be too many things at once and ,falls under this collective weight into a jagged unclear mess. Rather than the cutting sharp edged drama it aspired to be.
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I wish I could rate it higher
Things I adored1 The premise. Perfect for a rom com and I anticipated so many wonderful moments. I was wrong to get excited. it never took off and the acting and the script were lackluster.
Things I loved
1 The outfits of the FL. I loved most of them and they suited her.
Things I liked
1 The FL. She's beautiful and she got talent. That said she didn't deliver here. She was too restrained, but I don't blame her. I blame the director. He didn't manage to get the best out of her. That said, I also felt like she went through the motions without feeling any of her lines. Frustrating to say the least.
2 Let's say I didn't dislike him. But I think he's not good at romantic scenes.
3 The aunt. At first I hated her and in the end she became the only character who entertained me.
Things I disliked
1 I didn't feel anything when they were together. It was too stiff, too bland. There was nothing that sparked anything in me. I didn't even care in the end. I'm not happy because I saw the premise and was so excited and since I like the actors I was sure it'd deliver. Where did things go wrong? I dare say the casting was a failure.
2 That I didn't see the villain pay.
Things I hated
1 The ex. What a pathetic character and this is the kindest thing I can say. But also what an awful actor. He reminded me of a spoiled child and not only the character. The whole demeanor of the actor shouted "bad acting". I can't imaginew ho chose him. That's why I say the cast was a failure.
Things I didn't care
1 The second couple. Not interesting enough for me and no chemistry.
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I have heard mixed reviews about the ending but i think it ended perfectly she finally let go of her past and her husband was there waiting for her .
I will definitely rewatch it in the future
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ZHANG LINGHE DELIVERS?❤️??
I'm loving this drama!!!! Zhang Linghe acting/presence is👌🏽🔥😮💨. I also like the plot, this drama may not be for everyone and that's okay. However I see where people are hating without actually taking the time to watch starting to wonder if they just don't like ZHL personally or because of POJ🤔. This is not your typical modern/historical drama, it is different which I like!!! Zhang Linghe proved to me that he can play any role I hope he continues to grow and shine✨✨. I also don't know why people are hating so much off of one drama I'm actually shocked in some people's behavior, if you don't like a drama simply move on!! I can name a few dramas I've watched that I dropped,🤷🏽♀️but don't comment on or leave negative post or reviews🤦🏽♀️it's easy to kindly move on😂Was this review helpful to you?
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Refreshing honesty and openness
It's worth repeating what another reviewer said, he yearned! That was so attractive in the ML that I can forgive any little story inconsistencies. We need more of that in dramas. They had each other's backs and I was so glad we didn't have to play relationship games.Styling could have been better. ML is handsome but that brushed back hair style was terrible. FL had some unattractive outfits.
Overall it kept my attention and had some nice romance to it.
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The story takes its time developing the characters, allowing their relationships and emotions to feel natural. The cast brought warmth and authenticity to every episode, making it easy to stay invested.
Overdo had its own charm, supported by strong performances, heartfelt moments, and a story that kept me emotionally invested until the very end.
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Drama Worth Watching
I honestly didn't expect Overdo to become one of those dramas I'd think about even after finishing each episode, but somehow it did. It wasn't because every episode was perfect or because it tried to do something revolutionary. It was simply because I enjoyed the journey from beginning to end.What I liked the most was how easy it was to stay invested. Every episode I found myself looking forward to the next, wondering what would happen and wanting to spend more time with the characters. That's something I don't experience with every drama.
The cast really brought everything together. Everyone felt like they belonged in their roles, and the chemistry never felt forced. Zhang Linghe especially stood out to me. He didn't rely on loud scenes to make an impression. Sometimes it was just the smallest expressions or the quiet moments that made his performance memorable.
I know Overdo won't be everyone's favorite, and that's completely fine. Every drama has its own audience. But for me, this was one of those shows that reminded me why I enjoy watching dramas in the first place. It made me laugh, made me curious about what would happen next, and gave me characters I genuinely cared about.
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Nice
The series is really great, I can overlook the AI stuff in this series, but the acting, the actors, and the osts are really addicting,I wished it had more than 16 episodes, at least I would love to see the MLs on another Bl series, they fit each other alot, at least you guys should give this series more rating, the AI might not be good, but the main leads are really attractive and they act wellWas this review helpful to you?
Amazing storyline and acting
It is not just a romance story but a storyline that involves social issues including human trafficking, child abusing, war and drug abuse. Due to censorship certain details could not be explicitly portrayed in the drama but after watching different analysis, I indeed discover surprises here and there.The actors' acting skills are amazing, especially the male lead actor Zhang Linghe - each crying scene he is able to deliver different emotions, and the scene between him and his mother fighting over XXXX (unfortunately I could not say it otherwise it's a spoiler) is one of the best acting I have seen from him. That's why despite one or two flaws in AI scenes I still enjoy this drama a lot. And indeed after the first few episodes the photography and editing significantly becomes better.
I do wish there would be more variety of background music options being used in this drama because looping few music over the drama is not the best choice, but maybe it's a budget issue that's why they do not have a lot of music choices. Despite these minor flaws, still a very enjoyable and exciting drama indeed, the storyline definitely surprises me here and there.
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Should have stopped at EP 20
What Worked for Me ✅️• Cui Shi Jiu’s redemption arc and her relationship with Zheng Zhi Heng suprised me the most.
• The side characters in the first half of the drama.
• The pirate-life storyline and overall atmosphere during the first half.
What Didn't Work for Me ❌️
• The leads felt boring and one-dimensional and had not chemistry.
• Killing off almost every major character, including the male lead.
• The way the male lead's death was handled... it happened in the background and wasn't even properly shown.
• Losing the emotional core of the story after most of the crew was killed off.
• The second half felt like an entirely different show from what I had originally signed up for.
• Zhao Lusi didn't fit the character for me personally.
Overall, the drama went downhill after the first half and never really recovered. For me, the biggest issue was that the story removed so many characters that there was eventually no one left to root for. Once that emotional investment was gone, it became difficult to stay engaged with the story.
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