The Spirealm

Worth watching

The story and cast were amazing, and every episode was exciting and thrilling.
The horror elements were truly intense, and the way they solved each mystery was logical and well-explained. There were no unnecessary characters, and the plot was well-focused.

The relationship between the main characters was clear and it was shown in a subtle and mature way, without invading their private lives. I liked this approach as it allowed the story to stay focused on the plot.

Overall, it was a masterpiece! From the storyline to the acting, everything was perfect. Now, I'm loving the horror genre and can't wait to read the novel.

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this drama is so good!!

Oh my gosh, I've loved mystery genre dramas for a long time. and I found it!! yeaaay!! This is very nice! the story is good and unique, tense, full of puzzles, and made my heart flutter! Actually, I don't really like the action genre mixed with romantic stories, so this drama is perfect for me!! there is no romantic story in it. Even though there is a bromance relationship between the two main characters, they look cute together!! the actors and actresses are also very pleasing to the eye. Their visuals are like coming out of a novel, so handsome and beautiful! their acting is so good, oh my gosh, I'm surprised by the abilities of these actors. they are so great!! I really love this drama

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there are ghosts and mysteries in this drama

I have read the novel version entitled "kaleidoscope of death" and I am also a fan of this novel. This drama was adapted from the novel and I was surprised because the storyline and depiction of each character was exactly the same as what was written in the novel. What's different is that in the novel, this door always appears when someone is about to die. and in the drama, this door is a game world that must be completed. Apart from that, the story is very similar to the novel and I wasn't disappointed, I was very satisfied with the drama! The depiction of Ruan Nanzhu and Lin Qiushi (in the drama Ruan Lanzhu and Lin Jiushi) is also very accurate. the actors played them so great. I like it very much

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Blushing, crying, can't move one??‍♀️yes that's me?❤️

⭐ 5/5 – The best drama ever 😭💖

This is honestly the best drama I’ve ever watched in my life. Every actor played their role perfectly.. they’re all so handsome and pretty! 😭✨

The story is super interesting, not like those typical dramas. I couldn’t even skip or fast-forward a single scene because every moment felt important. Each episode made me so excited to see what happens next ..there’s seriously no boring part at all!

The best thing is the chemistry between Ruan Lanzhu and Ling Jiushi. It seriously made me blush 😳❤️ I know it’s bromance, but watching them feels like seeing two people who truly complete each other. The way they quietly care and protect one another..... ahh it’s just so beautiful 😭💞

This drama even made me cry so hard 😭 The last time I cried like this was when I watched The Untamed, hahaha. I actually tried watching this drama twice before but got stuck at episode 2 and 4. Then when I had nothing else to watch, I tried again and now I’m totally in love and can’t move on 😂🙌🏻 It’s literally The Untamed syndrome all over again haha.

You guys seriously need to watch this drama. Trust me, you won’t regret it. It’s just too good 😭🔥

The ending ...hurmm it was a bit disappointing, even now I'm still hoping for a continuation or at least special episode..like lingling waited 50 years to meet them, but in the end , it just stops there 💔but still except the ending everything's perfect...
One more mystery (who's actually lingling old friend)???haha

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A beauty should eat lichis

ep7 What is yours is mine, what is mine is still mine
ep17 we can turn off the lamplight but your light won't vanish
ep20 from now on, look after me inside the doors.
Don't worry. I'll protect you. I'll protect you forever
(ep23 por poco me matan a los gays, HOMOFOBIA. Sabimos donde nos metiamos en China, pero matarme a los gays) A beauty should eat lichis
(ep 27 es el CAPITULO , que triste que se muera el lider de White Deer, aqui nos enteramos de toda la historia)
ep30 -Have you ever thought that the world inside the door is real? And everything we're experiencing now is virtual .
-Of course, I have. But , I can't figure it out.
-If it were you, would you choose a real but scary world or a virtual but safe world?
- I'll choose wherever you are

Lingling a Ruan: I just don't want to leave you

ep31. (me han matado a la Zaozao no puede ser y encima el video, llorando).
Ruan, you may look cold, but you heart is as hot as fire

Call me dad (¿estamos en pit babe?, no por favor)

ep33.I just wanted you to survive, At least don't die for me

ep.34 ME HAS MATADO A MI SEÑORO Y CRUSH? ESTAS DE COÑA? PUÑETERO JUEGO DE LAS NARICES

ep.35 Zhu Meng is dead , I don't care if I can't get out.

Welcome to the world inside the doors (GUAPISIMO, TE QUEREMOS Y TE ODIAMOS A LA VEZ POR JUGAR CON NUESTRO CORAZÓN)
La Zaozao ha salvado a los gays , te adoramos por ser supportive

I couldn't save her but I was saved by her.

ESTE ES EL PUÑETERO CAPITULO

ep.36 I appeared because of you and I'll disappear because of you.

I am greatful for gradually making me feel real, for making me feel like at least I appear to be a person.

ep. 38 All along, I never had a choice. From enterning the door with you,to witnessing your death, I can only accept and understand. But this time, Yan Balang will make the choice for me. If he chooses correctly, I'll stay here with you. If he chooses wrongly, then I'll send you to purify the game.

save some I know or save a group of strangers?

I just want to save the people I care about

La mejor puerta es la puerta 10 aunque la 11 que salgan todos los personajes tanto NPC como jugadores, mola.
Este señor dijo a la mierda el mundo real yo me quedo en el virtual. Yo no lo haría pero le pega tanto

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The world of doors and it’s unveiling mysteries to its players

Game of death. This has one of the best virtual-reality concepts out there, especially in how they featured several doors with their uniqueness and stories behind them. At first, I was intrigued by the BL theme from the original story, so I started to watch and read the novel simultaneously. However, due to the lack of available legal streaming platforms to binge-watch the show, I put a hold on it first because I believed that the drama's quality deserves to be supported legally. And finally, after months of waiting, I completed them today.

Chinese entertainment has always been a top tier for fantasy stories. Even though government censorship is taking huge restrictions and limitations, the chemistry is so overwhelming that it doesn’t seem to occur in a bromance drama. Lingling is so cute and handsome that I can’t stop staring at him. Ruan Zhu’s manliness is devouring my entirety. I somehow felt too sad at the ending, that they only reunited after 50 years with Lingling holding their memories alone from the real world.

As it was a game to determine the strongest among them, death is inevitable and occurs in each door. Li Dong Yuan, Tan Zao Zao, and Qian Li’s dying was too painful. It took me a while to recover from their deaths one after another. If there is one character I found annoying, it is not the antagonist but the MC’s best friend, Wu Qi. This boy was just a burden to the team and added no spice to the story.

There are loopholes but I tend to disregard them since I mostly enjoyed the overall aspects of the drama. Turning Ruan Lan Zhu into an AI character as a plot is not satisfying. I rather see him dying in the embrace of Lingling instead of bidding farewell to a virtual role. Nevertheless, the whole concept of the story is virtual reality so they give us a love story between an AI and a human.

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An Odd but Fun One

Initially, I gave it a 9.5 instead of 10. But after thinking for awhile and got the conclusion that there might not be another C-drama of similar type in the near future (a year or two), I gave it a 10. That being said, this drama is not flawless for me, but definitely worth a watch if you are up for some stories featuring adventures, mysteries and horror (slight, not a lot). It's best if you get into the drama blind (i.e. without knowing any spoilers), spoilers would really kill the fun watching this!

To put it simply, watching this is like watching Great Escape, the tv show, but in drama format. Or it's like another similar drama, 19th Floor (p.s. but way better 😅). Or if you didn't know about both mentioned shows, it's like watching a group of people playing multiple levels of escape rooms, but in this drama, they are escaping worlds (or what they called Doors in the drama) instead of rooms.

I really like how the characters were written in this, especially Ruan Lan Zhu. Easily one of my most favourite MLs of all time.

Castings were very well done too! I didn't know about Xia Zhi Guang before watching this, but he portrayed Ruan Lan Zhu perfectly. Lu Meng Lin as well, perfectly fits her role as Tan Zao Zao. And many other side characters, be it the players (Liu Xiao Bei as Li Dong Yuan) or the NPCs (Jia Xiao Han as Lu Zuo Zi, Jessie Yan as the nurse, Chen Xu as Lady in the Rain) just to name a few, they are all very memorable to me. The only minor complaint I have is that I wished Huang Jun Jie's acting was better. He wasn't too bad, but could be a little better.

Music and OSTs in this drama are good too, especially "I Know", the theme song that they play in almost every sad scenes. And the song in Zuo Zi's story.

I would definitely rewatch this again, but I think rewatching won't bring me as much surprises as when I first watched it. Hence, its score being the lowest among the 4 categories.

Thank you for reading this review. And lastly, if you haven't watch this, what are you waiting for? 😉

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A Phenomenal Blend of Horror and Logic

I must confess that I'm not typically a fan of horror movies. However, this series managed to captivate me despite my reservations. Let me break down my experience:

1. Logic and Fear:
- Horror movies often sacrifice logic for scares, but "The Spirealm" struck a perfect balance. While some episodes did get intense, the overall storyline remained grounded and engaging.
- Yes, I got scared, but it was the right kind of fear—the kind that keeps you on the edge of your seat without feeling overdone.

2. Perfectly Logical:
- The series wove together a beautifully logical narrative. Every twist, every door, and every revelation felt purposeful and exciting.
- I didn't experience any disappointments; the plot consistently delivered.

3. Production Quality:
- "The Spirealm" was impeccably made. The sets, costumes, and visual effects felt authentic and immersive.
- The attention to detail elevated the viewing experience.

4. Talented Cast:
- The actors deserve applause. Not just one or two, but the entire ensemble.
- Their performances were nuanced and genuine—no forced reactions here.

All in all, If you enjoy solving mysteries and appreciate high-quality storytelling, "The Spirealm" is a must-watch. It's a well-made, well-played series with a stunning story. I'd give it a solid 10 out of 10. "The Spirealm" combines horror, logic, and exceptional production values. Give it a try—you won't be disappointed!

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