I like that it didn't focus on the romance between characters, rather it focused on the love between family members. This is a feel good drama for those who would like to see good looking guys going crazy over their child.
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The show was originally slated for 80 or 85 episodes but ultimately ended with 73. This show is very funny and enjoyable and you get that each episode there is something to learn from it. And you feel like apart of the family, even though you are on the outside looking in. You get to know more about each character and watch as they better themselves. There is moments when you are so used to seeing a particular character, that when you don't see them you wonder where they are ad when you will see them again.
You will laugh, worry, gasp, smile, cry and wonder. As this drama takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions. A kind of drama that will want you asking for more and wondering why not? Depending on how you take drama's in, you will either watch more then one a day, or end up going on a marathon then going omg it felt like yesterday i watched this episode when you are farther off from the beginning, and closer to the ending
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Story: A unique story of two guys raising a daughter together.. and they're not gay XD Although the romantic love story lines were not the main focus in this drama, they were slowly developed and I loved the diversity of it. All 4 couples managed to capture my interest which is amazing! This may contain a bit of SPOILER.. From the little Bears cute adoration of Wendi, to Marcus and Amanda's chasing the girl of his dreams who is totally out of his league, to Cherry and Youwei's pet-like caring to appreciation to almost-love, to finally Megan and Leroy's hate turned friendship to soon-to-be-love relationship. Acting/Cast: It was the first time seeing a lot of the actors in this and I loved every one of them. Lucia was adorable as the daughter and she acted lovely. Great casting really! Special props to Amanda because there was a few episodes where she was clearly incredibly sick but she continued acting as normal - that's professional right there <3
Music: None of the songs used really appealed to me. The opening song didn't do much for me neither. But that doesn't matter because the drama was great.
Rewatch Value: Instead of re-watching, I'd wish they would have just continued this drama. It could easily have gone to 100 episodes with no problem and I would still have continued watching.
Overall: I really liked this drama!! It is not like any of those other dramas which focus all on romantic love. It has different kinds of love between parents, kids, siblings, and friends. This is a really funny, touching and loving drama.. with many moments that brought tears to my eyes..
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So Adorable and Wholesome
I finally finished it after hiatus of 2 years, and I truly enjoyed this drama. It was so freaking wholesome and adorable and enjoyable; I love the interactions between the characters and the relationships in the love was portrayed. My only complaint is surprising that it was only 73 episodes, and I felt like the last three episodes could have been expanded so much more than what they gave.I felt like the connection between Zhen Hua and Yong Jie was so minuscule over the couple of episodes that they showed us, and I wish that I could have seen them and their story expand more than the last 5 minutes of the finale as well as the relationship between Xiang Xi and Jing Zhu. I would have loved to see them get married and see how the Dynamics of the relationship between Xiang Xi and Jing Zhu, along with Yong Jie being a sister and having Wendy with them. But I understand that the story was meant to focus on the family more so than the love relationships of the characters. While I love that Wen Di got to know her mom and the story compelled me to like her because she was so regretful, it still annoyed me to have come back and expect that the child would just want to leave with her.
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Enjoyable Family Story
Despite its length (73 episode long!), I thoroughly enjoyed this drama. If you like family drama, I would recommend this one. The chemistry between the Papi, Daddy and the Daughter is right. I love watching their relationship and how they tackle daily life issues with a growing child without a mother. There is romance story in this drama, but it's not the main storyline. The story focuses more on family relationship. This drama is also fun to watch. There are funny moments, especially involving the Daddy and the teacher. OST is just so-so, no memorable songs that I want to play on my Apple music. As for rewatch value: I wouldn't rewatch this because it's just too long and I have so many more chinese drama on my list to watch... Oh well, maybe I would re-watch some funny scenes :) They really do make me laugh..Was this review helpful to you?
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Wen-di will melt your heart. This was our first Taiwanese, and indeed our first East Asian drama and we have got hooked on ever since. Tang Xiang Xi and Wèn Zhen Hua's unlikely roles blend so well together. Zhen Hua's character is beautifully scripted and even better played. His shock at having lost Wen-di is palpable. Fang Jing Zhu and Xiang Xi's slow and unlikely romance makes you want them to be together. Ying Fan (Amanda) is lovable and funny as always. Xiang Xi rebuilding his relationship with his estranged father is very touching. Jing-Zhu's family is a very reassuring theme throughout the series. The only thing that is sad about the show is the talented artist Yong-Jie's loss of hearing. One would have thought she would be paired with Zhen Hua since he would be left alone after Tang Xiang Xi gets married but it was not to be. The return of Wen-di's mother is disturbing at first but the reconciliation is good.One wonders what might happen to Wen-di after the two fathers begin living their own separate lives, but the show leaves the future to your imagination. I think it may be time for Wen-di to begin living with her mother with Wen Zhen Hua always being there for her.
Overall this is a story that can be watched over and over again and will still make you smile each time.
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Weaving Humor & Heart: The Endearing Tapestry of 'Two Fathers
If there's a show that personifies a warm hug, it has to be "Two Fathers". At the heart of its appeal is the charismatic Weber Yang, whose on-screen presence is just as magnetic as his real-life persona, adding a layer of genuine warmth and charm to the series.The drama holds a special place in my heart as my maiden voyage into Taiwanese dramas, setting a comforting precedent with its endearing narrative and light-hearted comedy. It remarkably managed to glue me to the screen for its entire length, a feat made even more notable considering its substantial episode count - a testament to its engaging content that never felt draggy or monotonous.
"Two Fathers" is akin to a cherished melody, offering a soothing familiarity with its repetitive yet comforting narrative arcs, almost urging viewers to come back for more. It's one of those rare shows that managed to beckon me for a re-watch, an experience that felt just as comforting the second time around.
Navigating through the complex territory of portraying same-sex parenting, the show finds itself in a precarious position of oscillating between progressive and perhaps unintentionally offensive undertones. It's a bit of a puzzle, attempting to decode its stand on the subject matter, offering an ambiguous stance that can be seen as both open-minded and slightly off-kilter. Yet, in its own unique manner, it tries to foster a dialogue, a characteristic that gives it an edge in the vast sea of dramas.
Above all, "Two Fathers" stands out for its humane portrayal of characters and situations, a breath of fresh air in a genre often marred by exaggerated conflicts and misunderstandings. It opts for a road less travelled, where disputes are resolved swiftly, misunderstandings are few, and the characters embody kindness, steering clear of cruelty or excessive negativity.
In a nutshell, "Two Fathers" is a sweet symphony of laughter, warmth, and affection, a show that embraces you with open arms, providing solace and smiles in abundance. A feel-good drama that feels like coming home, time and again.
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✨️ The Unicorn Family Crashes Fang Motorworks °7.5° °VG°
Why is Daddy suddenly interested in helping out Wendi with her homework? Daddy's not the type to understand his own motivations or actions. Papa is much better at that, and Papa is always the one who helps with homework, never daddy. So, WHY? Because, daddy has newfound motivation, and this is one of the funnest onscreen couples EVER. Really! Tang & Fang are a blast. With 73 ~ Seventy-three ~ yes, 7~then-3, episodes, they have plenty of time to take their time. Not only with Tang (Daddy) & Fang, but with Wen (Papa) & Wu, too. They are all as cute as lost Blackie posters.The premise is almost a nonstarter. Two guys are summoned to the ob-gyn office where they learn that one of them is the father of baby Wendi. Mom didn't know which one. Mom doesn't care. She's left the kid to them to sort it out. She's going to pursue her dream🇺🇸.
That isn't what's implausible. What is utter nonsense is that these 2 (heterosexual) dudes decide to raise Wendi together. Whose-yer daddy, Wendi? Forget biology. She's got a daddy and a papa. I can roll with any premise as long as the execution is good. This is not an easy one. Time travel is more believable, but let's see where it goes… even with it being threescore and thirteen eps, let's see where it goes, I thought.
2F is a 2013 release that is rated 7.7 on MAL. It is 1 season consisting of 73 60ish-minute episodes. It answers the quesrion: “Papa, what happens when 2 friends want the same thing?” After Wendi's living status is situated, here's what happens next:
It was just a trip to the supermarket.
Megan Laai (W Series: Love Yourself) is “Fang” Jing Zhu. Yes, she just hit another car in the grocery store parking garage, Since dad runs a body shop it isn't that big of a deal. She leaves a note for the owner of the abused car and continues with her errand, where she meets a horrible man. She'd been trying to get that last box of chocolate for at least a minute. She can just brush her fingertips on it. Viola! Her savior appears! But he pops those confections into his /own/ cart. After Fang objects, he counters by telling her that if she wants to get something from the top shelf, she should grow an inch. 😤 How rude! Next, she runs into an adorable father and daughter. They end up helping her out of an embarrassing situation.
Back home, dad isn't happy about her causing more trouble. He'll fix the stranger's car, but he won't fix hers. She'll never learn if he keeps fixing her mistakes. Dad shouldn't be getting her upset. Tomorrow is her first day as a teacher. Dad, btw, says some of the most horribly obnoxious things, but he gets away with it because he's just so dang cute.
The next morning, guess who's in her class? Fang discovers that the 2 men she met-a-marketing are the fathers of Wendi, her student. Not only is Mr. “Grow-an-inch” rude in supermarkets, but he is also a mean school parent. He's also the owner of the car she struck. This guy's cheap, too. She knocked off his side mirror, but he's asking her father to fix his bumper as well. Oh, he's the PTA rep, /of course/. Worst of all, he is a lawyer😱! It is going to be a long year.
Weber Yang (A Touch of Green) plays Mr. “Grow-an-inch” “Tang” Xiang Xi, or “Clueless Monster,” as Fang calls him. He calls her Ms “Rear View Mirror,” and that's where he wants to see her, both personally and professionally (he's guessing her teaching is as good as her driving). But he can't seem to actually put her in the rear view mirror. He is clueless, EQ-wise. Human emotions are nonsense to him. He cares about facts and results, and WENDI. He has no inkling of his developing feelings for Ms Fang, though there's sparks from the start.
The other daddy, (Lin You Wei from Na Pian Hua Na Pian Hai is “Wen” Zhen Hua), sees it all. He's darling with his tousled bedroom hair. A born nurturer, he enjoys cleaning and cooking. Wen sees what is happening: Fang and Tang are getting tangy together. They are like magnet and steel, to borrow from Walter Egan. Wen is now in a deep personal conflict. The primary house rule is that they never, ever, NEVER fall for the same woman again. That's how they ended up co-parenting Wendi. Wen sort of likes Fang, so he is depressed.
The alien, Wu Yong Jie (Cherry Leung) can see it. As an artist, she sees colors around people that broadcast their moods. Ms Wu is strange ~> Even for an artist ~> Think Ally Sheedy in The Breakfast Club. She isn't good at self-care. She refers to her cat, Blackie, as a roommate. She doesn't clean or groom. She just draws all day. Her apartment smells. Wen had to collect the overdue HOA fee from her and he was horror-stricken at first sight. Wendi bonded with Wu straight away, though. Wu agreed to teach Wendi how to draw, a deal that the 2 woman struck while ignoring Wen's protests. Wen can't help himself: He ends up assisting Wu with meals and cleaning while she teaches Wendi, and that brand of care branded her heart.
Love is in the air. Wen isn't the only sad onlooker as Fang & Tang start to bang around. Tang's partner, Jiang Ying Fan (Amanda Chou from the Youngsters on Fire series) is deflated like 3 day old party balloons. What is worse is that Ms Fang's brother (Marcus Zhang from The Eternal Love & The Wolf Warriors portrays Fang Fei Zhu) fell in love with Jiang at first sight. He works at his father's repair shop and he doesn't get out much. His only past relationships are with cars. He has no sense of style, he isn't cool, and he's pretty much clueless ~ “A primitive man in a modern world,” as Tang puts it. What he is, is very very sincere. His co-worker Ni Oh (a bit of comic relief) delivers epically awful love letters to Jiang's office for him (he enclosed a screw. Screws are small but essential. It's a metaphor. Jiang only sees a screw loose). No Oh takes one look at receptionist Xiao Pei (Vanila Song) and falls hard. The over-reaching-dork disease is communicable: These women are way far out of their leagues. All’s well that ends well, right? These guys are technically stalkers, so one has to let that slide in order to enjoy the show. If you aren't in any mood to give that behavior an overlook, then I've just freed up 73 episodes worth of time for you.
Jun Liao is a highlight of the show as Fang Da Tong, Fang's Father and failed dating coach. Steven Sun from Before We Get Married plays Fang Qing Zhu, another sibling whom we meet in the 2nd half of the show. Lucia Xie (Dream Raider) is the adorable Tang Wendi, the little girl at the center of it all. She's fabulous, as are the two children who play her friends. Finally, there's the real star, Blackie the cat. Director Liu Jun Jie also did Boss & Me-7 which is a thoroughly enjoyable romance for romance junkies. If his name is on it, I'm interested.
We watch Tang and Fang's romance through Wen's eyes, or a third party's eyes. It's adorable yet less intimate than some romances. Whatever they lack in intimacy they make up for in its adorability. Their interactions are delightful. 73 episodes of them frolicking? I'm in!
What do you call a first date in which neither party realizes that they're on a date? By ep 47 they are still utterly clueless but always finding reasons to hang together. Do we count the frequent basketball and boxing matches? The boxing match has a strong case as for being the first date, but as far as we're-dressed-nice-we're-going-out-we're-going-to-have-a-couple-drinks-we'll-see-where-it-goes first date action, episode 47 is it. I think. I'm not sure what Tang was thinking. Even though it's working hours, he surprises her after school. He tells her to get in the car because he has somewhere to take her. Since it's something related to her family, in his mind, he can still lie to himself about the reason for taking her. So, it's a date, but it's not a date. He doesn't realize it's a date. It's a first dressed-up outing; Step 1; coupling-up. Episode 47 is a transitioning episode because Miss Wu ends up on a night out with Wendy and Wen. It's rather nice structure.
Will Blackie have kittens? Will that make Wendy wonder about who her mother is? Will Wendy's mother show up? Cancel that b!+ch. I hope not. Will they find out who the true father is? Probably. Most probably. Some things seem obvious, but the viewer won't get everything s/he might expect. The show takes a couple unexpected turns and doesn't always turn when and where expected. For example, Wen should have been required to bring an assistant to New Zealand and it should have been Wu. To think about Daddy & Wendi joining Wen on his trip… it seems like a comedy in which the jokes would write themselves. But Wen goes away for several episodes, and everyone else must fend for themselves. Wu almost loses it completely with Wen gone. At the same time, Tang should have been getting more help from Fang with Wen gone. Missed opportunities. He definitely needed help with Wendi's hair. She learned to just do it on her own. Nothing “expected" happens during that entire sequence.
The low point of the show is when a character becomes hearing impaired. The way they handle it is disastrously bad. There is no rhyme or reason as to what is audible and what isn't with the character. For instance, this person doesn't hear the tea kettle screeching but does hear a knock on the door. At the dinner table during conversation, one person can be heard, but the next can't. It is really bad, but by the time this happens it is nearly the end of the show and I already considered the whole thing adorable, so they are forgiven for this sloppiness.
Tang harbors anger against his absent father who is now trying to reconnect with him. “It's all love, the difference is in how you say it,” Fang observes. That's good writing. Our extreme anger against a person can be evidence that we care. This also helps explain why Tang has ironclad determination to make things work well for Wendi. (“If you have a child, it has to call me Daddy too,” Tang tells Wen. They are family forever. Yes, we're in fantasy world. Nevertheless, it's utterly charming).
The filmcraft is what makes the show nearly seamless. The light music and cadence of the actors' voices has a relaxing effect. They regularly fast forward through lectures. It's a cute technique. (Who knows how long the show would have been without that?)
As long as it is, 2F is filled with love, laughs, legal cases, HOA drama, PTA problems, kissing and running, bad suits, horrible poetry, and totally radiating warmth. Snuggle up. This one is cozy.
〰🖍 IMHO
📣7.5📝7 🎭8.3 💓7 🦋4 🎨5 🎵/🔊8 🔚7.5 ▪ 🌞7 ⚡2.5 😅3 😭2 😱1 😯1 🤢2 🤔3.5 💤0
Age 12+ Language: once or twice there was a b!+ch, d@mn,.and a $h!+
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