Reset

the most important thing to know is that I would die without regrets since I've watched this drama.

I rated everything 10 stars
Acting
music
rewatch value
story

I couldn't stress my endorphin/dopamine-pumped brain thinking for flaws
Ahhh


please, watch this drama.
this is 2024 and I'm telling you to drop what you're doing and see this drama to the very end

Aghhhhhh!!!!

and the ML is so fine!
I wish there were more kissing scenes so I could observe his kissing skills more comprehensively.
*thinking* "can I give 9 stars instead of 10 stars for that?"

hmm
nahhhhh!

this drama is the best!!!!!
aghhhh!!!

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very bingeworthy tv show!

ok so this is my first drama of both main leads and i mainly watched for the plot that many had raved to me about. this drama is definitely worth my time binge watching it! i've been a fan of this particular genre with relations to mystery and time travelling related stuff so this is def one drama i would enjoy. for the casting, i think it's pretty okay. however, im not sure if its because i watched this drama when its already finished but i kept skipping many scenes that i found "boring/unneccessary" as i was more intrigued with the ending lol. if you enjoyed this drama, i would def recommend to you "derailment"which is a drama related to time travelling but it isn't recurring time travel like this drama.

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You have to watch this drama - you won't regret it

My all-time favorite chinese drama

Very underrated drama - If this show was released today in all international platforms, it would have the same recognition as nowadays most famous Kdramas (e.g. Squid Game)

I rewatched recently and I still find myself enjoying it so much, (which is rare because I usually get bored when I watch it for the 2nd / 3rd time), and this will typically be the type of drama that I can watch over and over again without feeling a tiny sense of boredom

Everything in this drama is great : the storyline, the filming, the actors, the chemistry, the characters, like everything is so cohesive and coherent as a a whole and I find it rare in dramaland today.

There's so many things to talk about but I think I will focus on the storyline and the actors
It's a Sci-Fi drama but I still find it coherent and realistic if we follow the logic behind (aka time loop), which make the overall very enjoyable and it somehow shows how good the writing is (I can imagine how tricky is to be to fall into something in this genre that does not make any sense). And what makes it great is that this drama also shows a very "human" side to a all the characters which make them very touching - and in that sense I think the drama has also a "slice of life" aspect.

I was touched by every characters storylines - their background, their struggles, and it shows how every individual we meet in our daily life (e.g the bus), there is a story beneath it, and society and life isn't about who is bad and who is good. As a chinese myself I can relate to all the characters storyline as I understand how chinese society can be harsh to individuals.
I enjoy how in the first episodes, we were focused on getting to know what's going on, the logic behind the loop, and then later on how the attention switch to getting to know all the backstory from the characters - which later will help the leads to get out from the time loop.

It also underlines how harassment, in general, could be devastating to families and how words can hurt people. People please be careful with your words, words are powerful : it could heal or destroy someone

Okay now I will talk about our leads : they're AMAZING. like really. The characters are surely not easy to play, but I find their acting very convincing. The chemistry is also there, their relationship doesn't feel rushed or anything but rather very natural (the story is not focused on the romantic plot tough - but towards the end we clearly understand that they're a couple haha.) The characters are very well written, kudos to the writers : all have their own personality traits, their on fears but as a duo their energy match perfectly.

And what a change to see that everyone in this drama is logical, not overly-dramatic, and how all think efficiently. Not useless drama or waste of time with potential characters that could drag the overall plot.

I also want to underline how well the side characters performed (special mention to the one playing the police chief and the one plauing meng meng's mom) - whoever casted those actors you did a great job and you deserve everything in the world

10/10 - Give it a try you won't regret it

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Time loop dealt in detail

I binged it for past few days and I really liked it. The time loop stuff is dealt in a very detailed manner here unlike other such time loop dramas. Like every possibility is explored and every outcome is shown to us in different loops. Makes you think a lot. It was a very interesting watch.

Only thing which was a negative point for me is that they made the FL have a saviour complex asusual! Like I don't mind her wanting to save others but always putting the ML and herself in harms way for saving others just didn't sit right with me in few loops. But either way like they say alls well that ends well, so in the big scheme of things I guess it's all ok.

Acting was really good. Leads especially ML was very good. But the star of the show is the main villain .... SPOILER ALERT....
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The lady was just fantastic! My God her acting gave me goosebumps, so crazy (literally) good!

Anyway the whole bus scene made me realise that cheap dirty perverts roam in buses in all countries and do the same dirty things everywhere! Ughh...
Another thing that this show made me realise is that it is really scary to go and report some crime to the police! My God the way they were interrogated gave me heebiejeebies! It felt so real and scary!

Anyway, a really good show! If you love scifi time loop stuff, definitely give it a go!

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Fun Premise With Little Character Development

Reset was a quick and fun psychological mystery thriller. I typically shy away from the time loop genre as the “what ifs” tend to drive me crazy, but I couldn’t pass up a premise so similar to the movie Speed. The show layers intense action sequences with an intriguing “who done it” mystery, and, at fifteen episodes, the story is a quick and entertaining binge. It had some plot holes and pacing issues, but it was overall a fun and frenetic ride.

While the plot kept me entertained, I found myself frustrated with the characters. Secondary characters, such as the suspects of the bombing and the police officers, are given more character development that the main protagonists. Ziao He Yun is by far the more developed character as he actually has character-driven interactions outside of the main plot. Li Shi Qing is given little to no backstory other than broke college student. These two had loads of chemistry and excelled at the emotional beats of the story so it was disappointing to not know them as well as the secondary characters at the end of the show. More time fleshing out their backstory would have made for an impactful, not just interesting, story.

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Exhilarating watch!

Reset is exhilarating Chinese drama that introduces me to Zhao Jin Mai & Bai Jinting. Great combination of action, thriller, sci-fi and a touch of romance.

What I liked:
1) Acting - Brilliant performances by main & supporting cast.
2) Writing - The drama reminds me of Source Code and Speed. I like the multiple scenarios faced by the main characters. The emotional scenes really packed a punch!
3) Shi Qing characterisation - She is not a damsel in distress. I love her character development. I was impressed by how Zhao Jin Mai portrayed this role considering how young she was during this drama.
4) Ending - I like the ending especially the part which Shi Qing has to lead the mission.
5) Bai Jin Ting - His facial expressions. I like the fact that he is a normal, everyday man (not a muscular hero). He was boyish, nerdy adorable.

What I disliked:
1) There was an episode which my attention was lost. Sometime in the middle of the series.

Favourite scene:
Bai Jinting's emotional scenes.

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ONE HELL OF A RIDE!!!

!!!NOT REALLY CONTAINS SPOILER, JUST A GLIMPSE OF IT!!!

This is my first time ever writing a review on a drama of any kind. I actually started this drama with little to non expectation at all cuz this is not really my type of jam. I mostly tried it cuz it has a really high rating on kisskh and that's it.

Starting off, this drama really keeps me intrigued to its plot at the first half of the show, and halfway through I think it starts to be somewhat predictable, at least for me. But thats not the point, want I'm trying to say is it's logical and totally got a point with no absurd ploting, which fits everything together and when the picture started to reveal as a whole, you'll be like "OHHH, that's what I thought, make sense".

Lets talk about the police specialty, I can say this is by far the most convincing crime solving drama I've watched, whether it's Kdrama or Cdrama, but of course not on par with some US UK crime show, they're like on a different level. But, I'm amazed by the thought process of the polices trying to solve the case as it is how it should be, unlike most other shows, where detectives and polices are just no more than a joke. Keep it simple, logical and everything will be in its place.

The acting is just superb, especially the one who bombed the bus, she nailed it perfectly. Her eerie vibe smile just sends goosebumps straight to me. Other than that, everyone's acting doesn't feel out of place at all, just stick to the fundamentals and all should be great.

The drama has a proper pacing with no rushed or over dragging details, all problems got sought out adequately and with a mix of cute little romance at the end makes it a very pleasant experience for myself.

Overall, EXCELLENT is the word I want to give to this drama. Rewatch value is a nah, it's an one time drama for me.

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Loved It, but Now I See the Flaws – And No, I Won’t Rewatch It

When this drama first came out, I was buried under GRE prep, and somehow, this show became my escape from vocabulary hell. One episode a day was my routine, and I found it really engrossing. It gave me something to look forward to between study sessions—like a weird, emotional study break. Now every time someone mentions GRE, I don’t think of math or verbal reasoning—I think of this drama.

But now that I’ve had time to reflect, I can’t help but notice a few big flaws. The biggest issue? Infinite time with zero consequences. These 2 could live in luxury, mess around however they wanted for a day, and it would just get reset like nothing happened. It’s basically "Groundhog Day" with better aesthetics and fewer brains. And honestly? The solution to their whole problem is so obvious—just call the cops and report the bus accident. How is that supposed to be as difficult as the show makes it look? I mean, I get it: drama. But come on.

Another thing: the stakes could’ve been higher, and the characters definitely needed to be more logical, like where are their families and zero connections? Just walk into the police station and ramble like bombers? These two leads, who are supposedly deep thinkers, just keep dying left and right, yet somehow end up in love with zero chemistry between them. I swear, they fall in love out of sheer convenience. At least give me some backstory on their relationship or a few sparks—something to make me care more about their romance.

That said, I still loved this show. It was one of the first dramas I ever watched, so it holds a special place in my heart. I’ll always think fondly of it, even if it has no rewatch value. Once is enough. It’s like studying for the GRE—good experience the first time, but you don’t want to go through it again.

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Perhaps a little overrated.

The premise of this tv show is good, playing with a "time loop" theme which i believe hasn't been done before. The casts are also good. I don't have any complain of their actings. The scenes however, can be boring sometimes, particularly during the police interrogations. I feel a little frustrated seeing the couple trying to hide the time loop reason and telling lies to avoid being suspects. Some of their actions also bear questions, as they seem not cleverer after many trial & errors. Annoying, to see how the couple plus all passangers couldn't handle the two prepetrators, sometimes, just standing there blank.
As for the music, i don't have any complain. I enjoy both the intro & outro songs. The biggest letdown are, they don't explain why there's a time loop, and more importantly, why only HeYun suffers the agony later. And there is still a plothole in ep2. The couple used the "pervert" reason to get off the bus the second time. That was exactly the same like the first one, where the bus made an illegal stop. And because of that slight delay, the bus needed to stop at the intersection because of the red light, But why didn't it collide with the oil truck like the first time? Instead, the bus exploded on the bridge.

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