See You Later…Maybe

囧徒之预演告别 ‧ Drama ‧ 2026

Rui as Bie Fan: Acting Reviews by Independent Bloggers & Reviewers

✨ A review of See You Later...Maybe that I thought was especially worth sharing.

What caught my attention is that this wasn't written by a Tian Jiarui fan, but by a Weibo blogger who openly admitted that, although they knew of Jiarui as an actor, they had never paid much attention to him before.

🎬 After watching the first four episodes, however, Tian Jiarui's performance as Bie Fan became the biggest surprise for them.

The review talks about Bie Fan's memorable first appearance, the mystery surrounding his personality, his comedic timing and Shandong accent, and then the emotional contrast revealed through his past and his relationship with his mother.

💙 Most importantly, the reviewer specifically praised Tian Jiarui's ability to portray both sides of Bie Fan — his innocent, goofy side and his deeply emotional side — and concluded that Jiarui deserves more attention as a young actor.

🥹 I found this especially meaningful because it is an example of his acting being noticed independently, simply through the work itself.

🔗 Original Weibo post by 鬽影縫匠:

https://weibo.com/6407214787/5338360941119761

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📖 FULL ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THE REVIEW

«Out of curiosity, I watched the first four episodes of See You Later...Maybe around noon, and I have to say, it gave me a pleasant surprise.This surprise did not come from the quality of the script, nor from director Bao Beier's direction, but from one particular actor: Tian Jiarui.

The moment Tian Jiarui's Bie Fan appeared, he immediately gave me the impression of someone clean-cut, innocent, and a little silly and goofy. Carrying a schoolbag and looking like a student, he asked Fang Wenhao for an autograph, took a photo with him, thanked him, and even insisted on stuffing sausage into someone else's mouth. For a moment, I honestly couldn't tell whether he was a genuine fan or someone pretending to be one, or whether he was really that silly or simply acting.

Bie Fan's introduction was excellent. It was memorable while also leaving a sense of mystery, and it kept me wondering about him.

Then, it wasn't until the fourth episode that he appeared again. This time, he had quite a substantial amount of screen time. Not only did it not diminish the impression he had made earlier, but his richer performance and character story actually made Tian Jiarui leave an even deeper impression on me.

Bie Fan's sudden appearance turns the livestream into complete chaos. Here, Tian Jiarui gives Bie Fan that wonderfully goofy, slightly foolish energy, and combined with his Shandong accent, it genuinely adds quite a lot of humor to the story.

I initially thought that was all we would see of him. But then the story took a turn, and Bie Fan's past gradually came to light — the hardships he experienced while growing up, his dependence on his mother, and all the difficulties he had endured along the way.

Especially during the funeral for his mother, after the video of her was played, those cries, together with the clean and innocent expression on Tian Jiarui's face, were genuinely heartbreaking.

That was a very strong piece of acting. The contrast between the two sides of the character worked extremely well, and Tian Jiarui managed to deliver both ends of that spectrum at a very high level.

Previously, I only knew that there was an actor named Tian Jiarui, but I had never paid much attention to him. After seeing his interpretation of Bie Fan, I think Tian Jiarui deserves much more attention.

🌟 He is quite an impressive young actor.»

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SagaTeAles

40 minutes ago

Adding another acting review by a Weibo account 门徒电影 known for writing beautiful, insightful dissections of characters and/or plots in dramas and movies.

🔗https://weibo.com/5143998400/5338066594301683

The translation of the linked review is:

Weibo post

Disciple Movie
August 31, 17:31 (from iPhone 17 Pro , edited)

💫💫💫Let's talk about Tian Jiarui in "The Pre-Farewell of the Outcast". To be honest, it was quite a subversion of my perception. I've seen several of Tian Jiarui's works before, such as Gong Yuanzheng in "Cloud Feathers," who was outwardly eccentric but inwardly fragile and obsessive. Including his multi-role performance in "Moon Scale Chronicles" earlier this year, he perfectly captured the innocent and naive spirit of the host, as well as the oppressive and aloof Dragon God, which was a pleasant surprise. But this time, Tian Jiarui is different. #TianJiarui'sDown-to-EarthActingSkillsInComedy#

In "The Pre-Farewell of the Outcast", he plays Bie Fan, a young man with intellectual disabilities. In a light comedy, this kind of role is very easy to mess up; if an actor uses exaggerated gestures and blank expressions to create humor, it's not just a failure of performance, but also an offense to the audience.

But Tian Jiarui doesn't act like that. He doesn't portray stupidity; rather, he portrays a child's soul inhabiting an adult's body. That's why you see him meeting Fang Haowen for the first time at the book signing. How did Tian Jiarui act? Before he even gets close, his eyes light up, and he leans forward, his surprise boundless. Even his accented speech, as if his tongue can't keep up with his heart, is part of his charm. The details Tian Jiarui added to Bie Fan aren't just comedic embellishments; they reveal the most genuine reactions of someone naive yet full of goodwill towards the world.

This is where Tian Jiarui's brilliance lies. He finds psychological grounding for the character, rather than designing comedic moments. He lets the audience see the natural misalignment between his earnestness and the world around him, and this misalignment itself is hilarious. The rescue scene is a prime example. Bie Fan doesn't know Fang Haowen is live-streaming; he sees him standing by the river and lunges at him, his clumsy running causing Fang Haowen to fall to the ground. In this scene, Tian Jiarui doesn't project a heroic "I'm saving you" attitude, nor does he display any "look, I'm being funny" cleverness. He's simply earnestly doing what he believes is right. And it's precisely this unadulterated earnestness that makes it both funny and real.

But what truly impressed me was the scene where his mother dies. He cooked at the funeral. When the TV played a video of his mother giving him instructions, she was still thinking of him, saying he was immature and everyone should be understanding. Bie Fan watched the screen, tears streaming down his face before he could even fully grasp the weight of death, but his body had already sensed the loss. As he followed the protocol, saying "Please accept my condolences, family members return the courtesy," he couldn't help but cry out, "Mom, I miss you." That cry would make your heart clench. Why? Because it was so real. It was raw, direct, and unpretentious emotion, a childlike, impulsive, unvarnished pain. Tian Jiarui didn't portray this crying scene as a beautifully crafted, broken performance. He played a child unprepared for losing his mother, overwhelmed by emotion from the inside out.

Therefore, Tian Jiarui's most remarkable quality isn't just his ability to ground himself in comedy, but his understanding of how to switch between different acting styles across various genres. In fantasy dramas, he can be aloof, eccentric, and convey a sense of oppression beyond his years. When playing ordinary, realistic characters, he can completely immerse himself in the role, meticulously crafting everything from his accent and body language to his reaction speed and emotional expression. He consistently portrays the character's situation, not a fixed style.

This proves that he doesn't need to be confined to one type of role; true versatility always stems from understanding the character. Tian Jiarui possesses this ability—he can portray both fantastical and grounded characters, making audiences laugh and feel emotional in different ways, leaving them with a lasting impression after the laughter and tears. Take Bie Fan, for example. While the character 's labels suggest he's dull, foolish, even clumsy, I see Tian Jiarui's portrayal as innocent, pure, and earnestly striving to live in his own way. #FarewellPreview #MovieTalkOnWeibo #SummerMovies

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