Fe kei was definitely an interesting one that used everything to his advantage to be in control and hurt several people because of it
The father, I blame as his actions were what caused his daughter's death as you can't force a marriage just for convenience.
The married women I felt bad for as she fell out of love with her husband which don't excuse that she was cheating and got her husband arrested.
However the last 3 episodes were boring and I skipped most of it, most of Fe kei beginning you could say.
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It all makes sense. And for that, it failed.
There’s not a single person that took even a peek at a trailer of this drama without every single bit of expectation weighing down on a single character alone. Everything, depended on portraying this rare lead character in drama land well enough. A balance of unforgivable and mysterious acts from Mr. Suave we can’t help but to uncover. A disturbing past, behind a dashing smile.But i ask, how? How can you succeed at the only thing you set out to do, that EVERYONE wishes to see executed, and still fail? Well, you take all of the great build up and payoffs from the initial 7ish episodes and just say the magic word, sike.
Fei Ke
A great introduction of whom we’re dealing with here. A couple perspective twists thrown in early to link everyone’s experience with the man of the hour seamlessly. Slow, satisfying burns of finesse, open arms, and welcoming opportunities. Something’s unbalanced though, can’t quite tilt my soda can on it.
Fe Ke
Near flawless segues from one story to the other, why is that.. though? Was recollection always this easy? I mean hell, they’re bouncing off one another as if all of this over the past couple years has happened to them last week. Meh, who cares. These campfire stories are going great. Replace the battery in the flashlight for us Su Qian, that’s a 40 episode remake of classic Kdrama if i ever seen one. Something’s not quite adding up though, surely if i sell AMC now Cheng it wouldn’t hu-
Feke
Oh so predictable. Wait, come again? His daughter did what after? Hold on, these are the lies now, right? Well who the fuck wrote the lies y’all were dishing out the past 5 hours and where can i contact them for an inquiry? I mean this is absurd, why even stick with what really happened at this point when you can just make a better truth up. Now that I’m thinking about it, throw the damn soda can away already.
Fake
Hints of stories mixed so well together you refuse to believe the “reality” you chase down after them. You can tell the exact moment they decided to just start wiping their ass with the original work and start attempting to spin things their own way. I didn’t want to believe what i was told, but 7 episodes is as far as you need to go here to get what you want. 8 if you’re up for a good laugh after the dark and depressing themes this drama oozed throughout.
I’m not mad at the time i wasted. After all, the “twists” were at least in line with who most of these characters were from the jump, so it was of no surprise to me seeing it all go to shit because they must’ve forgot they were adapting an original work halfway through. I just wonder if the FL’s role was this dull and pointless there as well.
I don’t usually poke mindless fun at a drama without some pros at least, so here :
~ Skip to Su Qian. Done? Skip again to Su Qian, you’re welcome.
~ Great cinematography, music, and use of imagery.
~ Episodes 1-7 are worth your time, skip to Su Qian after. Done ? Close it out.
~New… party trick?
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Interesting, but boring
I was glued onto this drama at the start of episodes 1-5. Then it got boring. The stories of each person just kept getting less, and less interesting.Also, from what I heard, Jing Bo Ran was supposed to play 5 different characters. Each with different personalities.
...However, all the identities he took all had the same personalities with the same style and looks, except for when he had longer hair as one of his identity.
I felt that a few scenes were a bit scripted, and you already could predict what would happen next...
For example, the part where the ML came out after taking the exam for his half brother. All the examines walked out and the FL's dad took a picture of her as she was walking out. You could tell that in that scene he would take the photo and then capture the ML in the background. Lol.
Another predictable, scripted scene was towards the end where they were all being rocked on the boat. Of course, so obvious that the FL would fall into the water and ML would jumped in after her.
There were no twists. Plot slowed down after episode 5. The drama got boring afterwards.
Overall, it started out strong but weak ending. The ending was so overly dramatic.
There's an Easter egg ep, but I skipped it. Lol
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A Suspenseful Thriller with Complex Characters and a Twisted Ending
Regeneration is an engrossing and tightly-paced suspense thriller that captivates you right from the start. The narrative kicks off with a gripping moment as He Shan, a reporter, witnesses the kidnapping of her contact, Fei Ke. In a plot that echoes Agatha Christie's signature style, He Shan, along with four strangers, is summoned to an isolated island mansion for the reading of Fei Ke’s will. As they reflect on their memories of him, a complex and unsettling portrait of Fei Ke begins to take shape, and we learn that his identity is far from what it initially seemed.Jing Boran’s portrayal of Fei Ke is nothing short of extraordinary. He brings a magnetic presence to the character, balancing between being a charming, amoral figure and a deeply flawed individual. Fei Ke is the kind of character you simultaneously want to despise and understand. At times, you feel sympathy for him, and at other moments, you can't help but be frustrated by his choices. Jing Boran’s performance does a fantastic job of evoking such a range of emotions from the audience, making it nearly impossible to settle on one opinion of Fei Ke. His portrayal is a masterclass in showing how a character can deceive not only others but also himself.
The supporting cast also delivers strong performances, especially when it comes to revealing the layered personalities of each character. As we peel back the layers of their relationships with Fei Ke, we see that everyone has their own dark secrets, moments of hesitation, and moments of irreversible decisions. The story takes on a tragic tone when focusing on the star-crossed lovers who ultimately become collateral damage in the web of lies and deceit. Their tragic fate is the only one that truly resonated with me—while everyone else seemed to reap the consequences of their own actions, these two characters seemed destined for heartbreak from the very beginning.
The plot keeps you on the edge of your seat, unveiling secrets and twists at every turn. The suspense is almost palpable as you’re forced to continuously re-evaluate what you know about the characters and their motives. However, I felt that the show took a misstep with its deviations from the original novel, particularly during the pivotal plot reversal. To avoid spoilers, the show alters key elements of the story, which I believe was a mistake. These changes introduced some plot holes and weakened the final three episodes. In the novel, the characters gather because the main antagonist seeks redemption—an idea that is simple, direct, and emotionally compelling. In the drama, however, the characters are brought together by a convoluted revenge plot that feels forced and implausible at times. Some character motivations are altered, and these changes don't always make sense, especially when more straightforward paths could have been taken.
The ending, while dark and heavy with consequence, felt a bit too melodramatic for my taste. The characters' actions toward the conclusion seemed exaggerated and, at times, too dramatic to align with the realism established earlier in the show. It could have benefited from a more refined and cohesive wrap-up.
Despite these flaws, Regeneration remains an intriguing and thought-provoking thriller. The unexpected twists, emotional depth, and strong performances from the cast elevate the show, making it worth watching. While the ending may not have lived up to the promise set by the first episodes, the journey itself is full of intrigue, complexity, and suspense that makes it a standout in the genre.
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Unique show that leaves a lasting impression
Regeneration is a complex, multi dimensional show with no hero or villain. It may sound unrealistic but the main hero is somewhat of an anti-hero playing with everyone while the victims are somewhat the villain but with reasons. It is understandable and reasonable for every character to act in the way they do and that is what makes a show relatable yet remaining a fantasy and a mystery.The show changes genre quite a lot but mystery remains the core of it all. While the main character is established as dead and shrouded in mystery it is quite clear after a while that most if not everyone had knowledge of what they were doing and it is them that failed to make use of the main character where they got outsmarted while trying to play him. The show is smart, logical while not being overbearing to the audience.
The actions of the main hero is somewhat psychopathic and I would have loved the guy to have thought about his future more than trying to hurt others. I just didn't find the reason for most actions as there was no reason for him to hurt himself in trying to cheat for his brother. As he was going to cheat for his brother and he intentionally made him fail he could have just not given the exam. It felt quite dumb on his part while being a top student. Again he got out of jail and had plenty of opportunity to make use of his brain to do something with his life but he decided to go to university anyway and act like a student and got caught being involved way too much. It was not that obvious what his end goal was. As people go to university to learn and to get a degree, however, he was not learning much apart from business ideas from the finance club and he was surely not gonna get a degree.
Another gripe is his psychopathic girl friend. That girl seemed odd from the start and as time went by it was quite clear she was not in her right mind and he dumped her or she dumped him. But whatever it was it did not seem relevant to the story of why she was called into question and asked to come in his funeral.
Everyone tried to use him and failed while he used everyone and failed to make use of anything. I wish the show had a proper reason to why anything happened. It seemed it was a true story and I would not have minded if the director took some liberty in changing things to make some things more interesting.
Real life crime stories are interesting, however, it is not often satisfying. The same goes for here. Every story ends on a cliffhanger where we know what happened and why it happened but we desperately want to know more and want the hero to say why he did what he did and if he had any reasonable explanation to what he did. It is generally better to give some plot armor to the main character and give him a reasonable love interest that we all can relate to. I understand a true story has its limits and what we got is not something I would say is unfinished just it is unfulfilling to some degree.
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Frustrante
Vou explicar por que esse drama me deixou tão frustrada.A história gira em torno de um grupo de pessoas que não têm nada em comum além de terem sido enganadas pelo mesmo estelionatário, o protagonista. O começo é bobo, a forma como juntam essas pessoas tão diferentes é clichê, pouco crível e, sinceramente, meio preguiçosa. Só que, ao mesmo tempo, você sente que há algo oculto, que não pode ser tão raso assim.
A trama então começa a alternar entre presente e passado. No presente, cada personagem conta como foi enganado, e aí mergulhamos no passado e as cenas são espetaculares, sem exagero. O protagonista é carismático, sedutor, extremamente inteligente, manipula sem remorso, com uma confiança quase hipnótica. O ator é fenomenal e a cada cena você quer mais e mais. Como ele fez isso? Por quê? O que o motiva? Ele é interessante demais para não ser assistido.
O problema começa quando voltamos ao presente. O ritmo quebra de forma insuportável. Eu simplesmente não consegui maratonar por mais que tentasse. O presente é chato, arrastado, e os personagens não inspiram empatia. Tudo o que queremos é saber como foram enganados e o roteiro claramente quer que gostemos do protagonista, não das vítimas.
Até aí tudo bem.
Mas então vem a reta final e tudo desmorona com muita força e de forma abrupta. Surge a revelação de que nem tudo é o que parece. Essa é uma arma muito poderosa para thrillers quando bem usada. O problema é que aqui os roteiristas não souberam o que fazer com ela. Em vez de construir pistas sutis ao longo da narrativa, de modo que a descoberta complementasse a história e preenchesse lacunas, eles simplesmente mentiram.
Metade do drama nos faz apaixonar por um personagem que no fim praticamente não existiu, pelo menos não da forma como foi mostrado. Ou seja, tudo aquilo que vimos e admiramos, todo o impacto das cenas do passado, simplesmente não valeu de nada. É uma quebra imensa de roteiro, um balde de água fria que destrói justamente a parte mais interessante da história.
Descobri que havia quatro roteiristas envolvidos no projeto, e chega a ser perceptível qual parte cada um assumiu. Um escreveu o passado (perfeito), outro cuidou do presente (arrastado), outro inventou esse plot twist mal aproveitado, e outro ficou responsável pela pior personagem do drama: a jornalista. Ela não tem personalidade, não existe para a trama, só para explicar tudo para o telespectador. Sinto como se ela estivesse lá apenas para mastigar a história e cuspir na boca do telespectador para ficar mais fácil de engolir. Cada diálogo dela é expositivo, artificial, mastigando as mensagens que o diretor quer passar, inclusive a lição de moral final e aquela redenção apressada e forçada do protagonista.
Quando um diretor faz isso, sinto como se ele estivesse chamando o público dele de burro, e foi exatamente essa a sensação que tive. E eu de verdade me senti ofendida.
É uma história com potencial, um protagonista fascinante e um elenco muito bom, principalmente o ator principal que é gigantesco, mas o presente é mal desenvolvido, a narrativa se perde e a reviravolta destrói a própria trama. Os dois últimos episódios ainda conseguem brilhar um pouco ao retomar o passado e mostrar a adolescência e o início da fase adulta do protagonista, mas já é tarde demais, o estrago já tinha sido feito.
No fim, não dá pra dizer que é um drama inteiramente ruim. As cenas do passado são um primor, a cinematografia impressiona e o protagonista é irresistível (muito irresistível). Mas também não dá pra dizer que é bom. As quebras de ritmo, os diálogos expositivos, o presente arrastado, a reviravolta mal construída e o final clichê tornaram a experiência frustrante. A sensação que fica é de ter investido tempo em algo que no fim não aconteceu.
É uma pena. Esse drama poderia ter sido incrível, mas escolheu se sabotar. Saí da experiência me sentindo meio idiota, meio roubada.
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