Reset (2022)

This Drama Deserves an Oscar

Let me tell you about Reset because this drama is flawless. I’m giving it a perfect 10 across the board: story, acting, production… EVERYTHING.

First off, time-loop plots can get repetitive (hello, Groundhog Day vibes), but Reset makes it thrilling. Like, how do you keep audiences hooked when characters are literally reliving the same scenes? But guess what? The actors and crew nailed it. Every tiny detail stays consistent—no slip-ups, no plot holes, just pure precision. Major respect to the team for pulling that off.

And can we talk about the WRITER? Absolute genius. Who even comes up with a time-loop story this gripping? the twists hit you out of nowhere, and the climax? I WAS SHOOK. Zero boredom, all adrenaline.

Now let's talk about the cast. Bai Jingting as expected, he killed it. His performance was flawless down to the smallest details, and for Zhao Jinmai, after seeing her dedication, i have so much respect for her. Despite their 9-year age gap, their chemistry is fire. They play off each other so naturally, it’s like they’ve been acting together for years.

Shoutout to the entire crew too! y’all killed it!

If you love sci-fi with heart, Reset is a must-watch. Trust me, you’ll binge it in one sitting. 🚌⏳ (Yeah, that bus emoji will make sense later.)

Verdict: Perfect. No notes. Just watch it.

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AMAZING

This is a must watch cdrama!
If you love action thrillers with a little romance this one is PERFECT!
The way its written,the cast, the story, the characters I JUST LOVED EVERYTHING
I loved the satisfying happy end too! Everyone got happy in the end and the culprits got punished too it felt amazing!
It was so exciting to watch that I just binged every episode and 15 episodes with 45 minutes was just the perfect length for that drama. It explained everything really well and it all made sense as of how they made t to the happy end! This drama is pretty underrated and I havent seen a lot of people talk about it…which is kinda sad bc it really deserves more recognition!!
I hope Ill find similar dramas to this one because the romance too was so amazing and some parts in the drama made me sob out of sadness and at the end bc of happiness😭
DONT HESISTATE TO WATCH IT ITS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING I MEAN IT!!! ❤️❤️

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amazing story at its core.

i went watching this show with low expectation. i don’t personally watch a lot of time travel, or time related plots in dramas. safe to say that this is at the top of the list.

the characters are complex on their own and they each have their flaws and imperfections which make them as real as they are.

the characters themselves are complex and we get to unravel and find out things on our own and with the characters as well as the show goes on. don’t think i’ve ever watched a show where the main leads or the characters have as much information as we have.

what made me happy the most is seeing the ppl in the bus having there own stories and plot per say. made me feel this feeling of sonder. the ppl we see in our daily lives have their own lives as well. they struggle and they accomplish just as we do as well. so you really shouldn’t judge a book by its cover bc in the behind the scenes, we don’t know what’s really going on.

towards the end, we finally find out what is happening on the bus and those specific characters stories and feelings. i like to believe and spoilers: the daughter was the one who put li shiqing (our main character) in the time loop trying to save her parents from making a decision that she thought was wrong. that’s my take since we never get the answer on who put them in that situation and why it kept looping. also begs more question on why her? why didn’t the other passengers be able to do it as well? it’s very thought provoking bc although we get answers, we still can question on many things but it’s not in a way where it’s an obvious plothole, it just is.

i love our main characters. i think they’re both my favorite main characters ive watched thus far. they had tension and they had chemistry but it wasn’t forced, it flowed perfectly as it should’ve been. they are both different as they are but they both help each other and try to figure out ways. i think as the story goes on we see how li shiqing is very empathic and how she tried hard in many ways to save everybody, xiao heyun on the other hand wants to save himself. different ideals but they both aren’t wrong. again, thought provoking. but as characters do they change as the story goes on and i think we see the most in that for xiao heyun.

xiao heyun wants to save her and himself while she wants to save everybody.

he supports her in every shape or form possible, they both fail and try again. again i just love them so much. <333

i love this dynamic and it worked well with their personalities. the side characters had they’re shine and they shined beautifully. we get our happy ending but it’s in a way where all the characters got there happy ending and i feel as though it was the only ending we could have gotten and it should have happened.
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i know i wrote a lot and i don’t think ive ever written this much on a review for a drama but i hope this was a good review for you to read! pls if you have any recs that are similar to this show pls let me know bc i would love to watch more!!!

definitely recommend if you love to see character development, serious and funny moments. flawed characters and thought provoking ideas. good pacing and again just good characters.

thank you for making it this far! :D

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Short but sweet

I really liked this show. Like a lot

The whole premise of the show is this time loop situation but it doesn't really get repetitive. Probably one of my favorite cdramas. Characters were pretty developed. Ending was really good. The romance was pretty decent and satisfying too, it was like the perfect balance between a mystery, sci fi, and romance. Personally, I would've loved to see a little more romance, but that's just bc im a sucker for love <3 It gives enough though to leave the show feeling satisfied.

I dont usually rewatch shows, but I might rewatch this one!

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Great watch!

PLOT AND PACE
Okay, first of all, I started watching this without any expectations, because expectations lead me to disappointment. However, this is quite a surprise. The first few episodes were a slow burn and can be boring at times, but after watching the whole series, I feel like all parts were necessary and explains the climax later on. I am happy I did not drop this. For me, the thrill started at around ep 4-5, when I felt like I couldn’t stop watching. The next episodes were really thrilling and I am reacting loudly every time that there is a shocking happening, despite it being repetitive because of time loop.

MORAL AND CHARACTERS
Reset is a genius show which presents how far we as humans can forward humanity and morality. Many concepts and theories were presented every time that the time loop resets. It poses a question of what is moral? Is it about the pleasure and safety of the majority even at the expense of some being abandoned and hurt? Does the end justify the means? How far should we care towards each other? Does peace mean fairness? Are humans defined by the extent of their conscience? And many other things that can be answered by various philosophical and sociological theories which make this series even more profound and well thought of.

Some frustrations I had though while watching:
- I abhorred how illogical the FL can be at times. I understand that the ML and FL were presented as yin and yang, with the ML being logical and FL being led by her heart. But the portrayal of the female being too emotional was something that could have been done differently.
- Romance was unnecessary. The relationship could have been platonic and cooler.
- That one policewoman who keeps on jumping into conclusions without enough evidence.

Favorite parts:
- Ahjumma’s acting was chef’s kiss!!!
- Side stories revealing the motives of each and everyone
- Plot and morals of the story
- The length of each episode was just enough
- Ending 🫶🏼

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Hitting the ground running

I was highly anticipating this considering how glowing the reviews are, and yep, one episode in, I was intrigued.

The drama really jumps right in and never lets up. I'm really grateful this show has just fifteen episodes because it's just the right amount. For a time loop drama, it never got boring or repetitive, which is impressive. In ever loop we learned something new and we also got to see our main characters grow closer.

The acting is great across the board. The main leads' chemistry goes without saying, but I really want to give extra props to the main antagonist. The actress absolutely kills it and sends chills down my spine.

Maybe the only thing I would want is a little more time spent on the epilogue/aftermath. I liked seeing the side character arcs getting wrapped up, but wanted a little more of our main leads, whether it was seeing them return to their everyday lives and seeing how the time loop changed them, or reconnecting with the people on the bus, or even having a little fun with introducing a sudden relationship to their friends.

It also feels a little iffy to me that the final message of the show seems to go for a "and the police did their job and everyone got what they deserved" direction. While it somewhat makes sense, I wish there was just a little bit more nuance about social pressure, incompetent officers, and laws that need to be amended.

Overall, though, still a great watch. I understand why it's rated as high as it is.

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amazing, heart touching show

(Only docking points for rewatch value because it gave me a lot of anxiety while watching. If you don't mind or don't think that'll be an issue for you, consider that a 10/10 too!)

I have read a lot of time loop fiction but this was my first time seeing the trope in a show or movie, and Reset has set the bar very high. From the first moment of this show all the way to the end, it kept me on my toes, never sure what to expect. And somehow, each time, the show delivered. With each new loop, it never felt boring or like we were rehashing things we'd seen before, and I'm impressed by how many avenues the creators found to explore. Without going into detail, I had been okay with the second to last loop being the last, but I love that they tried one more time and that the outcome was what it was.

My favorite aspect of the show is undoubtedly the humanity and the connections forged between the characters. Shiqing and Heyun started out as total strangers, but by the end it truly felt like their connection was rock solid. And in each loop, the way that the other passengers (especially Lu Di, who was one of my favorite characters) stood up and tried to help any way they could, god it made me cry. The themes of compassion, bravery, helping out your fellow humans, they were done so well.

Though obviously I loved our main leads, I am very glad the show took the time to explore other characters and how they got to where they were, it added so much to the story. The last scene where everything comes full circle and there's finally some closure to be found, it was just beautiful. Absolutely amazing work all around.

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Stuck in a Time Loop…

A video game designer & a college student get stuck in a time loop on a bus that’s set to expl0de. Now they have to figure out what exactly is going on, why they’re the only ones affected, & how to fix things. Will they ultimately save themselves & their fellow passengers or will all their efforts be in vain?

Have you ever thought about being stuck in a time loop? It would be so frustrating facing the same moments over & over without being able to change anything. I would feel so many emotions - confusion, shock, denial, irritation, fear, anger, despair, grief, etc. And our Leads experience all these & more on this bus ride that they expected to be like every other day but turns out to be the most tumultuous ride of their lives.

I watched this years ago so I can’t give much detail, but I’ll share some of what I remember.

I found the first few episodes to be a bit draggy & repetitive as they lay the groundwork for the future episodes (meaning we keep seeing the same scenes repeatedly as the Leads become aware of their situation), but I enjoyed it once it got past that part.

So, obviously, our Leads are having a really bad day. And they’re going through the gamut of emotions as they struggle to understand what’s happening, come to grips with this horrible situation, & figure out how to get back to reality. Can you imagine experiencing your de@th over & over?! And then, even if you figure out how to save yourself, you’re left with the guilt over letting so many others d!e… no wonder our Leads felt like breaking a time or two - totally understandable!

When they manage to escape the bus before it expl0des, they try various ways of getting help for the other passengers. The problem is, nobody believes them so the expl0sion keeps happening & the time-loop starts keeps resetting. With only one another to rely on, they’re forced to make some tough choices: stay loyal & fight to find a solution or betray each other to save themselves. I thought this plot line allowed great character growth in both Leads. It makes them confront their inner selves & decide just what kind of person they truly are (& they both prove to be good people).

The cast did a very good job bringing this tense & angsty story to life, while still providing us with sweet & heartwarming moments between the Leads. The focus is obviously on the time-loop situation, but there is some romance as well. And the Leads have good chemistry so I enjoyed watching their fight to survive. 🫶🏻



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The things I always want to know 😏😉…
- First(real)Kiss : ep.15💋
- Together : ep.10/15👩🏻‍❤️‍👨🏻
- BreakUp : Nope 🫶🏻

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Recommended for viewers who enjoys suspense, mystery, brain-storming dramas.

*** Spoiler Alert (PERSONAL FEEDBACK)
Title : Reset – 2022 (Complete 15 Episode)
Personal Rating : 9/10

Recommended for viewers who enjoys suspense, mystery, brain-storming dramas. 😁🤯🫨

Xiao He Yun (played Bai Jing Ting) A passenger that boarded the bus to commute to a meeting with investors for his game development project. Xiao He Yun is a kind person at heart, but when Li Shi Qing inadvertently drags him into the time loop, he struggles to take action due to being made all too aware of his own morality. Likening the time loop to a video game, he identifies that the condition for breaking the loop is to catch the perpetuator behind the bombing. He has sharp analytical skills and uses critical reasoning to help solve the mystery.

Li Shi Qing (Played Zhao Jin Mai) A passenger who boarded the bus to pick up books for her university courses. Li Shi Qing is a normal girl in every sense of the word, until one day her life is turned upside down by being trapped in a time loop. Despite her fears of the vivid memory of repeatedly dying, she is a very brave person who stands by what she believes in. She sees it as her duty to use her position of being trapped in the loop to keep trying until she's able to save everyone else on the bus. However, she knows that it's impossible for her to accomplish this goal on her own.

This is my first drama of Bai Jin Ting! I was researching a Top-Rated drama from China last 2022 in MDL and this is one of the tops. So, I tried it and got hooked.😍 Personally, this is one of the best short modern mystery, thriller Chinese drama that I’ve watched. Every episode was amazing and will keep you on the edge of your seat. Even if it is a never-ending time loop drama you will never be bored because every loop has a different situation. And you will start to think how the characters think.😅 like what they should do next, or which is the possible culprit.😁

Overall, I enjoyed this drama because I like suspense, mystery, and brain-storming dramas. The leads have a slight romance and good chemistry. Bai Jing Ting was so good and because of this drama I started binge-watching all his other dramas.❤️ The drama pacing is perfect. The supporting cast from all the passengers to the policemen are all superb!👏👏👏 Great ending too! 😍🤩

GENRE – Thriller, Mystery, Sci-Fi

LEAD CAST – Bai Jing Ting, Zhao Jin Mai

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Great for mystery lovers!!

Reset is a heartwarming drama that doesn't disappoint fans of mystery genre lovers.

STORY
Reset tells a story of Li Shiqing, a college student who gets stuck in a timeloop. In the timeloop she is in a bus that explodes everytime. She suffers from many timeloops before managing to leave the bus with a man, Xiao Heyun. Soon she is back in the bus, but this time Xiao Heyun is stuck in the timeloop with her. They together start to think ways to escape the bus, then realizing that they need to stop the bus from exploading and people from dying to leave the timeloop. They very slowly get fond of each other and in the end fall in love.

My Opinion:
The story was made very well. From the start i was interested in the story and what and who was behind the explosion. For me it did get a little bit tiring in the middle, because we got so many background info on characters that turned out to not be that important. Great example was Lu Di. When Li Shiqing and Xiao Heyun suspect Lu Di, they stop him from getting in the bus and check his bag only to find a cat in it. That saved Lu Di and he wants to know how Li Shiqing and Xiao Heyun knew what was going to happen. We get to know him and they tell Lu Di the whole truth, that they are in a timeloop and that maybe he is in it too now, since they saved him. Lu Di gets all excited and trusts them fully. He is happy to finally have friends and "to be able to be a hero." When Li Shiqing and Xiao Heyun fall asleep and by falling asleep, go back in to the timeloop, turns out that Lu Di didn't join them in the timeloop. After this, they rarely talk to Lu Di in the other timeloops and we never get to see them being friends again. It kinda made me sad, since i liked Lu Di and he was so happy to finally have friends, but in the end there were not a single sign that Li Shiqing and Xiao Heyun befriended him again.
What also frustrated me was that everytime they talked to the police, they were VERY nervous and hadn't practiced what they were going to say enough. A lot of time was wasted on police being suspicious of them. But overall i think this drama was great for mystery lovers. It was interesting and it had it's heartwarming end.


CAST

Zhao Jinmai as Li Shiqing,
She was a great pick for this role. She was very believable when showing the signs of her being traumatized, scared and worried. Her facial expressions and body language were great!

Bai Jing Ting as Xiao Heyun,
He acted out this very introverted person who had a lot of intellect. When Xiao Heyun progressed in the drama, so did Bai Jing Ting's acting! At first he was cold and there wasn't much personality in him, but he soon turned out to be brave and caring! Bai Jing Ting was the right pick for Xiao Heyun!

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