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Stuck in a Loop
Found this through a recommendation on Tik Tok and and I am glad I did find it.It is perfectly executed from start to finish, and it reminded me a little bit of “Speed” but in a loop. The storyline was never boring and it did flow well all throughout.
The acting was excellent by all the cast.I knew that ML and FL are great actors as expected as I have seen both ML and FL before in different programs and knew both can act. There was good chemistry between them, maybe not as a couple but I guess spending that much time and under so much pressure to escape the loop, would bring anyone closer together.
The OST is fitting, even so it was strange that all songs where sung mostly in english.
The make up for the burns in the program did lock look very convincing, even when they did close up.
Is this one to rewatch? I would say so, it was that good.
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An all around great show.
This show was so good! It's touching its trilling all of it's characters get to be real people the plot actually makes sense. The cops might occasionally make you mad but even though they aren't the stars of the show they aren't bumbling idiots and you even get attached to them. MC and ML have really good chemistry and make a wonderful team. And here's the real proof that this is just a really good show. although I love Asian dramas mainly Korean but others as well I think this is probably the first one I've recommended to people who weren't fans of the genre. because this isn't just good for a c-drama or even good for an Asian drama its just really good, period.Was this review helpful to you?
One Of The Best Drama I Have Seen
Best drama I have seen. The characters are wonderful especially the leading character. The female character leads you with strength and smarts and keeps up with every twist of the story. The lead character played by Bai Jing Ting ( he is such a good actor)tries to be protective but listen to the lead character and start to help find a solution. Both take us to every minute of the drama biting your nails and you cannot leave your chair. As they take a bus ride you are on the bus with them threw every adventure. A must see if you like mystery and suspense. If you like to solve puzzles, this is a drama for you. The actors performance is great and I mean all the actors did a great job.Was this review helpful to you?
The thrilling journey of investigating
I have just finished watching the last episode and am in awe and wet tissues. Yes, I bawled my eyes out :,) I have seen MANY dramas, but I have to say this is one of the best ones I have ever seen. I could not take my eyes off it. I do not want to spoil anything, so I will describe what I think about the series.So this is a thrilling series with a bit of romance and characters you will get attached to (I meant the personalities but yes, they are also very charming :D). As you might have already thought, this is mostly about one accident and two people trying to solve it to help people and get out of the time-lapse. It may sound like an ordinary investigation, but the way it is written, the plot twist and the way you could feel everything the characters felt thanks to the actors is just outstanding. There were also no scenes I would delete or add - they felt just right. The music and how it is filmed will make you forget that this is just a series and draw you into the story.
If you think about whether to watch it or not, watch it. I know there are many movies with the same topic of time-lapse, but believe me, you have never seen something like this. If you like stories with tension, mystery and investigation, I recommend you watch the series. Enjoy <3
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Get Ready For A Wild Ride!
I came across Reset (2022) on Viki, and the plot summary intrigued me: A group of people stuck on a bus doomed to the same accident, and two characters constantly fighting to leave a time loop?? Sounds like a blast!! I was expecting an action-thriller that is similar to films like: Speed, (1994) or The Source Code. (2011) However, the plot is a psychological cat and mouse game of not only getting off the bus, but dealing with the suspicions of the cops as well. There are times when I felt as trapped as the characters were, and that alone is a great reason to check out the drama. The suspense is nail-biting, and will definitely leave you at the end of your seats. I was wondering if the two leads: Xiao He Yun and Li Shi Qing will ever be able to leave their situation. Unharmed. Lastly, detective Zhang Chang's character definitely stole the show for me. His interrogations made me wish that there was a C-Drama with just his character alone!! If anyone is looking for a solid psychological thriller, this should definitely be added to the list!!Was this review helpful to you?
for sure one of my favorite Chinese show so far.
one of my favorite show is steins gate, after years i found something that almost looks like it.I needed a break from the usual Korean shows that all seemed the same and and this is a really good show if u love time loops and time travel.
Well written and good character, and after I finished watching it I have Canon In D Major by Pachelbel stuck in my mind.
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Great! until it isn't?
I really liked this show! Episodes 1-7 are basically perfect!At the halfway point things start to take a dip? I felt that the establish patterns of certain bus passengers were being disregarded in favor of a more dramatic presentation?
Earlier in the story our main characters are held down by the other bus passengers for attempting to leave the bus... but when the culprit is revealed and pulls a knife on the main characters all the passengers including FOUR men all stand by and watch the FL get her throat slashed AFTER STABBING ANOTHER GUY??? Not once but twice?
The main leads have to scream for help to get other people into action... even though they were happy to inconvenience the leads earlier...
I also disliked the stupidity of Mengmeng's ? death? Why would the bus stop there? why didn't she look both ways before stepping onto a busy highway? The driver doesn't have mirrors so he could see and be like "watch out!"??? and the lack of urgency towards the end?
The ML is visibly suffering after every loop after the halfway point.... The FL disreguards him and keeps pushing him.... Lady he's bleeding from the nose... yall can't take a break for one loop so the man can relax? And not be burned to death, stabbed or be chased by the cops?
Not to mention the hot potato with the bomb near the end? Eveyone was just taking their sweet time telling the truth to each other.... I know its a DRAMA... but damn.
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Great Palette Cleanser If You Want A Break From Romantic Genre
There is still a tad of romance in here, it can't be helped. I couldn't enjoy another romance drama because Hidden Love set the bar so high. Found this and thought it would be the perfect palette cleanser. I was worried about how they were going to drag the story into 15 episodes, but after episode 8, I couldn't stop watching and had to finish the rest of the episodes in one sitting. The most frustrating moments for me were the time the police spent interrogating them. Also, they showed the backstory of most of the passengers but not much about He Yun and Shi Qing. I guess one is a game designer, and the other is a college student but what else 😂 I enjoyed this overall.Was this review helpful to you?
Solidly Paced, Binge-Worthy Suspense; Groundhog Day but More Intense + EXPLOSIONS
I'm not sure where the 15 hours went. It's wonderful to see a promising premise executed well via the smart plot and especially the actors. Extra points for the flawless production.The plot is multifaceted and increasingly layered yet still SOLID. I especially appreciated that the main leads are given respective agency and how they COMPLEMENT one another's strengths and personalities in their attempt to solve the mystery and trying to prevent the explosion(s). Have already added more from Zhao Jing Mai and Bai Jing Ting to my to-watch list.
Even the villains in the story are given proper backstories and I appreciate the fact that they were not justified but still give a very logical (yet tragic) explanation.
One possible critique point for this drama is that I thought the head detective was portrayed in a way that I can only summarize as somewhat misleading. Perhaps I was reading into things but I think that could have been delivered better. However, I realize that perhaps there's a lowkey point being made here about the heroes here having to rely on themselves to dig deeper and investigate in order to solve the problem instead of on the system. If that is the case then it's one I appreciate well.
Definitely a binge-worthy drama through and through - perfect for those looking for a smart time loop story!
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Rollercoaster (which has many loops) of emotions
When life gives you another chance, you should be grateful and take it.We've probably all already seen a show involving a time loop. After sleep or death, one suddenly restarts the day and there is seemingly no way to escape this vicious cycle. Sometimes there is a clear task to achieve and sometimes it just seems random.
This is no new idea but the execution is what counts. And Reset pleasantly surprised me, already hooking me from its first scene.
The main culprit is an explosion on a bus and our protagonists have to relive the same scenes again and again until they obtain the best possible ending. It's like a game with almost infinite possibilities of detective work. We're slowly getting to know each of the passengers on board, each with a unique backstory - many heartbreaking but likeable. Our main characters probe different methods each time and go through many failures over and over but gain one clue after the other. Having acquired enough information, can they use it to resolve the case?
What makes this story are probably the characters. They are in their own special and mostly just ordinary people like you and me making them easy to emphasize with. The everyday conflicts they get into are often saddening to see. The watermelon guy definitely broke and warmed my heart making me spill tears.
As in most of these time loop stories, there is no explanation for the time loop. I wasn't expecting one but seeing such an explanation might have been cool.
I mean, recall what Lu Di said: It's only May and not August - how can there be a time loop?
This is definitely an excellent show and highly recommendable!
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Alurnya tidak membingungkan.
nyoba nonton karna iseng habis baca review nya disini. karena ini tentang perputaran waktu di satu tempat, jadi di awal agak di buat bingung. tapi makin lama makin paham sama alurnya. overall ceritanya bagus si. akting pemeran nya juga bagus2 banget. trus karna ini tentang perputaran waktu jadi agak bosen dikit karna ceritanya berulang2, tapi emang biar dapet detail nya aja si. untung nya episode nya ga banyak. jadi menarik buat di tonton. seru dramanya. sempet takut si abang ganteng metong tapi untungnya nggak.Was this review helpful to you?
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One of the best dramas I’ve ever watched!
First of all, I have to say that this is not the type of dramas I usually watch. I am more into romance and friendship dramas. But, I am so glad I’ve watched it.I discovered this drama because it was one of the top 10 most rated. I watched the trailer and I thought “this doesn’t look to bad. Why not try it and see if this is overrated”. Which I did. And if there is one thing I can say, it’s that this is extremely far for being overrated. Even that, in my opinion, 9.1 is underrated.
I loved how this drama truly showed the meaning behind “never judge a book by its cover”. You can see when HeYun and ShiQing are trying to find who brought the bomb and they thought about everyone, except the two people that looked less likely to be the culprits (which they ended up being).
I also loved how they made the two main characters grow their trust in eachother and there wasn’t too much romance. Which I think was perfect, because too much romance wouldn’t have made this drama the same.
I could say so many good things about this drama, but one last thing I’ll say, is that the ending made me cry. In my opinion, there couldn’t have been a better ending that the one we got. This was super heartwarming and the little moment between HeYun, ShiQing and Zhang Cheng kinda makes me wonder if the detective ended up believing them..
Anyway, I would 100% recommend watching it to anyone and am definitely doing to rewatch it in the future.
Brilliant. Beautiful. Loved the ost. Acting was on point. I have nothing bad to say about this drama!
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