Such an interesting concept done right!
Comedy and romance were on point! I was worried that this drama might let me down since I was recovering from a drama slump, but thankfully, this drama was actually a very fun watch! OSTs were kind of flat, though. Loved loved loved Tan Jianci and Li Landi, and I giggled and laughed so much my stomach ached. Kudos to the other actors as well as they captured Li Landi's mannerisms to a tee!Was this review helpful to you?
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Filter: Slow Start, Strong Finish!
Started slow and cliché—your typical "pretty vs. plain Jane" setup. The first few episodes were a bit of a snooze, and some of the later ones dragged unnecessarily. But once it found its rhythm, it was pretty enjoyable! Mildly funny, with a great dynamic between the main leads.Best part? No unnecessary breakups, no forced drama—just solid understanding and mutual acceptance. They were truly on the same wavelength, which made their relationship feel refreshing and wholesome.
**Spoiler Alert: The finale gave us exactly what we wanted—a happy ending with zero heartbreak. No last-minute misunderstandings, no tragic twists. Just love, laughter, and a satisfying conclusion.
Would I rewatch? Maybe not. But was it a fun ride? Absolutely!
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Super creative and modern
The cast delivers a solid performance as well that really pulls you in.The chemistry between Tan Jianci and Li Landi is perfect and the banters between them, and mutual scheming is chef's kiss. Jianci is such an amazing actor who honestly just makes every character his own, and it's not exception in this drama, where he plays Tang Qi, a cosmetics phD who is as adorable as he is strategic, but struggles with an sensory overload eye condition.
Lost You Forever fans are in for a real treat as there are multiple LYF easter eggs scattered throughout the drama. The author of LYF is also the screenwriter of Filter. What a treat!
I'm loving all the characters including the side characters (Gu Yu, Lian Yu, Su Qingli). All of them are loyal to their friends and they aren't dumb at all and actually successfully help their friends face problems realistically.
For me it’s definitely an urban fantasy with comedic moments and a deeper exploration of the filters that we all have about ourselves and others.
This drama gets you laughing until your stomach hurts, cringe due to it's ridiculous antics, think twice about it's commentary about beauty and self love and fall deeply in love with Tang Qi and Su Cheng Cheng. This drama is amazing and well worth the watch.
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Everyone is beautiful in their own way
So many messages in this series. The FL had a lot of insecurities about her appearance and the persons around her just didnt realize how it affected her. Despite all the negative comment she got about her looks, she was still strong and tried to push through so it didnt Bother her that much. Facing these type of comments daily can definitely take a toll on you mentally. She getting the bracelet had both positive and negative impact. The positive side is that she was able to help others and the negative was the ML. He was going through it mentally. Mind you, his behaviour around her stemmed from them being in school and it was just a bunch of misunderstandings on both sides.There are a lot of comedy scenes that will make you laugh out.
Fast forward to clearing up everything, they got their happy ending of course.
For the 2nd leads, I loved their interaction and chemistry more.
I think think OST was really nice.
Overall, it was a good drama but not something I would rewatch.
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See it for what it is - or is not!
I really enjoyed this drama. The acting was real and authentic. The plot was funny and ridiculous, but delivered so well. I saw a different side to TJC and it was refreshing having just watched Lost You Forever.In fact I liked that this drama referred to other dramas he has been in, I found that really clever!
A great watch, and even re-watch.Some real laugh out loud moments.
The supporting cast were great and I really enjoyed their plotlines.
Well done to all
It was a good script well executed.
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This drama is for those interested in a romantic comedy with plenty of heart. The drama leans more comical than romantic for most of the episodes (with some very funny scenes) but then morphs into more of a romance towards the end. Some viewers may be disappointed that the drama does not sustain the comedy all the way. I think, however, that the writer wanted to lean thoughtful towards the end to emphasize some serious messages. Chief of those was the point that appearances and accomplishments should not matter as much as they do when it comes to love and romance. The drama does a good job of making that point. The biggest problem is that we’re all supposed to believe that the female lead is unattractive but she is played by Sandy Li and, well, if she’s supposed to be homely, then the rest of us are in trouble. Sandy Li did a great job with a sometimes unsympathetic character. The best part of the drama, however, was Tan Jian Ci, who played the nerdy male lead, and was amazing. He has perfect comedic timing with an expressive face and body but he’s also able to convey sadness and pathos without spilling over into sentimentality.Watch this drama if you need to escape all of the bad news in the world right now.
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good one
start - fml gives ml trauma twice first in school 2md by filterthere's misunderstanding for both which clears in last 10 ? eps
in starting I felt bad for FML later I did for ml because FML was deceiving him alot ,she faked death of the filter people twice
misunderstanding - ml says she's looks bad he meant makeup she thought he meant ugly so she starts to dislike him he does too because of school memories so in start he doesn't care about real her but fake her the filter, the first 15+ eps are took over by fakes story more the side characters than the FML and ml interaction, he interact with fake version for 15+ eps than with real one ,fake version are 4 people, then the filter characters is coming to end they suddenly add colour blindness? that time I felt like I'm watching a complete new drama because after 15+ eps ml and FML finally started to interact for real, I thought he would be angry and won't forgive but it gets solved easily, I wished the side characters parts was less and more ml FML interaction,
2nd couple - not interesting I skipped, I wasn't interested in their romance and why the 2nd couple is always pregnant in every drama ?
Good Comedy alot of comedy,
romance is good too it's starts usually at last 10-13 eps, I liked it enjoyed, can't believe the rating is only 8.5 ? not 9 10?
got hooked which is rare for me
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Landi Li Steals the Show in this Charming Drama
Filter is an absolutely charming drama with stunning visual effects that elevate every scene. The acting, especially from Landi Li, is adorable, funny, and genuinely heart-warming, and the chemistry among the cast makes each moment enjoyable to watch. The story is engaging and emotional, though it probably could have been a little shorter for tighter pacing. The OST is also lovely, perfectly matching the mood of the series and adding depth to key moments. Overall, Filter is a delightful watch that blends humor, warmth, and beautiful visuals in a memorable way.Was this review helpful to you?
LOVE YOURSELF
This is a surprisingly nuanced rom-com that utilizes a sci-fi premise to explore modern beauty standards. It follows Su Chengcheng, an ordinary girl who finds a high-tech bracelet that allows her to change her appearance into several different 'beautiful' personas. Tan Jianci as the ML IS FANTASTIC. He plays a nerdy yet sincere character who keeps falling for Su Chencheng's various avatars, unaware that they are all the same person. It's genuinely funny, especially the absurd ways her personas have to disappear when her bracelet needs an update.Moreover, the drama explores how we curate ourselves. Just like Su Chegcheng uses the bracelet to become the beautiful Su Miao or the professional Dr. Fang Jin, people in real life use social media filters to create idealized personas. This shows that when we spend too much time behind a filter, we start to alienate our true selves, like the FL who eventually realizes that while her personas get more attention, they aren't living her life; she is just a ghost haunting her own successes.
Also, this drama doesn't shy away from the reality that beauty makes life easier. As Su Miao, the FL gets job offers and social grace that she never received as her ordinary self. It critiques a society that rewards a solidified orsingle standard of beauty. This drama specifically highlights a 'big speech' the Fl gives to a cosmetics company, challenging the idea that a woman's value is determined solely by her aesthetic appeal. The ML Tang Qi falls for multiple versions of the FL without knowing they are the same person. This creates a fascinating psychological angle. The drama asks, 'Do we love a person, or do we love the projection of who we want them to be?' Tang Qi's journey is about realizing that he wasn't falling for different faces; he was falling for the same soul ( The FL's kindness, humor, and courage), regardless of the 'skin' she was wearing.
Lastly, by the end of the series, the leads start a beauty brand called ' Chirping Birds'. Instead of selling perfection, they promote natural and confident real beauty. True confidence doesn't come from hiding flaws, but from the hard work and authenticity required to pursue one's dreams as they are. The 'filter' wasn't just on her face; it was on her mindset. Once she stopped herself as 'not enough', she didn't need the bracelet anymore.
This drama was the hidden gem of 2025 that leaves you thinking about self-acceptance. I recommend it (‾◡◝)
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Be Confident
The story is about a woman who got a bracelet that can transform her looks into something else that is beautiful. But the problem is that she can't remove the bracelet. At first it's a good thing, but later on lot of trouble comes since there are several identities that relate to his boss. That's where the story becomes interesting.Was this review helpful to you?
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Unexpectedly good!
It was kind of slow at the beginning but then eventually picked up. After rewatching it, that's when I truly appreciated every episode. The leads were amazing and so are the supporting cast. Frequent laughs were a happy bonus! I decided to keep my logic under wraps and just gobbled up the premise of the story...and I enjoyed every moment. It is a drama with heartfelt life lessons. I appreciated even more how good of an actor Tan JianCi truly is while Li LanDi did what she could to portray a "not so attractive" girl. It may not have been her actual appearance or features but how she perceived herself (as unattractive or undesirable) because of how the people around her made her feel.Highly recommended!
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Fun with Filters until it ain't...
This drama was more fun than I thought it would be. As it took the face/bodyswap trope and did it really well. For once without making me feel any secound hand embarrassment instead it had me laughing so hard I almost peed a little... As the silly was not so silley and the lead actresses (both) in this drama where really really good at all but making us believe the female lead was ugly? seriously? in what world could Landy Li be considered anything but gorgeous? Her beauty is however topped by her character in this is so very fun to watch, charming, lovable, super hero a little Do Bong Soon type of strong girl meets supernatural kindness.Her best friend is just as sweet and fun, their friendship was way more interesting than their interactions with the men in this drama.
While there is a slightly episodic element to this drama (another thing I rather avoid), the episodic elements did not distract me to much from the main story to make me loose interest. Mostly thanks to the girls acting, dynamics and ways of clearly lying to others face done well. They actually do this without becoming pathetic... or annoying.
HOWEVER!
This drama has waaaay to many episodes for the story they are trying to tell, our male lead is sweet sometimes but honestly dude can not take no for an answer and is just a little bit to obsessed to be able to fully capture my heart or make me want to ship him with the female lead or any character at all.
As with may other c-drams this too gets to be a bit to preachy and where we could have had a story about being happily single they had to go with the good old cliches... Taking this truly amazing character and dragging her to the manipulative arms of a second couple male lead.... Predictable, depressing and so not very progressive at all...
That said the laughs I had, the dynamics between the family, the girls and filters make me up the score to an 8 as it is indeed a filters done wall and a blast to watch at times. Just mind the never ending episode count and moral showers during those last episodes. Heck just stop watching once the female leads bracelet is exposed. There really is not much worth watching left to see past that point.
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