Jia You She Xian Mei Mao Qi (2023)

From comedy to drama

A wild mix of genres — that's the first and most important thing to say about this mini-series. It swings from absurd comedy to hardcore drama and back again. The comedy here is strange, absurd, and borderline parody, but if you watch it in a lighthearted mood, it's incredibly funny. I laughed out loud through a third of the drama.

Highlight: This is the funniest wedding night I've ever seen.
Highlight: They mercilessly roast the cliché of raining petals during romantic scenes multiple times.

The Cast
It was refreshing to see Yu Xuan Chen in a comedic role. He nailed it (though I admit I'm biased — I love his talent in general).
Rebecca Jin was a revelation for me. She is excellent as the jealous sister in comedic scenes, but she handled the drama just as well.

Plot & Pacing
Surprisingly, there are no obvious logic holes or annoying characters. It was actually interesting to follow the story. Whenever the romance or adventure dragged, the comedy kicked in, so I never felt the urge to fast-forward. Sure, this mini-series can't boast of innovative plot twists. But in these short 10-minute episodes, the creators managed to pack in the impossible — comedy, drama, adventure, and romantic aesthetics accompanied by a beautiful song.

Verdict
Overall, a decent watch. It stands out because of its emotional range and quirky humor. Personally, I got a lot of positive emotions from it.

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