Speed and Love

the chemistry is absolutely great!!!!!

the acting, the tension. I love it!!!❤️❤️❤️ sometimes I wonder if they r just acting. the storyline is great but the accident broke my heart 💔. 6 years!!! before they met!😭😭 im heartbroken. i really hope that it's a happy ending!!😭😭. I love their chemistry! the visuals. specially all the racing scenes. I hope jin Zhao can still continue to race after everything he's been through. I kinda miss the old, mysterious jin Zhao. but I'm really glad that he still lived a peaceful life after his accident. really hope they end up together. best modern drama of the year in my opinion. a MUST watch.

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Wasted potential /story

The story doesn’t fully align, and that’s one of its biggest problems. The male lead barely has any dialogue—you can almost count the number of times he speaks—and the female lead was done no favors either. While the core concept and storyline are actually good, the execution isn’t solid. At times, the plot feels disjointed and doesn’t quite make sense, with noticeable gaps in both the narrative and the development of their relationship.
The dynamic between the leads feels awkward and unbalanced. I understand the intention behind portraying a “good girl” character, but it’s taken too far. It ends up making the female lead’s performance feel forced and cringe-worthy, like constant whining from a younger sister figure. Instead of coming across as natural, her acting feels overly performative, and the character is written as excessively weak and fragile.
They could have done so much more with her. Giving her a proper character arc would have made a huge difference—developing her relationship with her father, making her more active rather than passive, and allowing her to drive parts of the story herself. Early on, the show hints that she has some knowledge of mechanics, but that thread is completely wasted. They could have built on it, perhaps connecting her more deeply to the male lead’s world through mechanics or racing, which would have made their relationship feel more organic and less one-dimensional.
Instead, the series often feels fetishy and shallow, relying on a single-note portrayal of the female lead. There’s also this uncomfortable, almost intentional push toward a sibling-like dynamic in their relationship, with the male lead acting more like a parent than a romantic interest, which makes everything even more awkward.
Overall, this feels like a major missed opportunity. The concept was strong, and the potential was there, but weak scripting and poor character execution made the series feel empty. With better writing, stronger character development, and a more balanced portrayal of the female lead, this could have been something genuinely memorable. What a loss.

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Too mesmerizing and cool drama

The leading male actor "YU HE" becomes the centre of attraction. Those cool racing and stunts add an another flare to the story line. The chemistry between actor and actress was great. you can feel the tense and good vibe between them. and off course the romantic scenes where beath taking. The other actor and actors were also too good. A full package of romance, danger, humour and racing in one drama. I became a big fan of the leading actor due to his superb acting skills and the way he portrayed his character. In another hand the actress "ESTHER YU" as usual is cute and adorable which makes the drama more eye catching.

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great cinematography but the story falls a bit flat for me

I'll start this off by saying that I have not finished this show (very close to dropping as well..) but I do plan on getting through it since it was very recommended. I'll maybe updates this review when I've finished.

Overall, so far at least, I really enjoy the cinematography and it being set in Thailand for sure adds to the aesthetic elements. The scenes are pleasing to look at and they have this vibe that is pretty calming?? I'm not entirely sure how to describe it but it's easy to watch and you don't have to overthinking it much.

However what my main cons are with this show is how the romance between the FL and ML are almost overly romanticized at a point?? Like before they got together those moments were cute and had lots of tension but after it just became flat and repetitive. I suppose if you're really into those type of "hot" scenes then you'll really enjoy the show. But for me personally, these scenes get redundant and lack the emotional essence that cdramas usually have.

I'll give a more proper review once I've finished the whole show.

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I cant move on from this couple now(;´༎ຶД༎ຶ`)

seriously i love them i love the story but thry deserve more eps (;´༎ຶД༎ຶ`)🙏🏻

im not fans of the leads but i watch some of esther's drama like LBFAD, MJTY, SIL and now this one! (❁´▽`❁)ーshe really nailed every chars!! and this is thr 1st time i watch Heyu's drama and Wow i fell for him seriously now(;´༎ຶД༎ຶ`)🫶🏻

i reallu love their chemistry fr, and this genre are kinda different too, i mean i rarely find romace drama with this kinda of story so i really find this so refreshing and fun to watch, and the trope of He fell first He fell harder OMG love this!! i hope to see them on together again in other drama or maybe another season? im up for this!!!!Ｏ(≧▽≦)Ｏ

well im not good write reviews but seriously good works for everyone in this drama, they deserve all the lovessss 🫰🏻(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )🫰🏻💞

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The Most Perfect Modern Drama I've Ever Watched

In 10 years this is the most perfect and on point modern romance drama I have ever seen. It's like a dream .
The story is both well written and has sensitivity and depth in how it addresses the characters' struggles, pasts, loves and sacrifices. Without missing or taking away, everything was on point, the romance, the anguish, the action and much more.
Speed ​​and Love was magical, exciting and nostalgic from the first episode. This perceptible magic in the story, characters and cinematography is the result of a set of well-executed factors within the drama that produced this result that leaves a mark inside.

●♡● Plot:
Absolutely charming, nostalgic, exciting, and full of adrenaline. The story tells of the precious friendship between Jiang Mu and Jin Zhao from childhood until their sad separation, the time spent drifting apart in longing, and finally their reunion.
Jiang Mu's father, seeing that his best friend had been the victim of a tragic accident that left his son behind, took him into his home. Thus, Jin Zhao and Jiang Mu grew up with a beautiful friendship in which Zhao Zhao (ML) always took good care of Mu Mu (FL), driven by his sense of duty towards her, who was born premature and fragile. After Mu Mu's parents divorced, her father took Zhao Zhao to Taiwan, and since then, years passed without contact until Jiang Mu decided to reconnect.
From then on, Mu Mu and Zhao Zhao's lives intertwine again, and in the same world, they face the pains of the past and present, as well as the challenge of living their love for each other through many uncertainties, adversities, and hopes.
It is about not giving up on the person you love, it is about true love that is tangible and can be painful, requiring sacrifice, patience, forgiveness, perseverance, and a sincere desire for the other's well-being.

●♡● Jin Zhao (He Yu):
This character was simply beautiful to behold, his love was pure and tangible through his incredibly thoughtful actions and his care for Jiang Mu. He truly wanted what was best for her, to the point of making absolute sacrifices, as he did in her worst moment, preserving her from failing to realize her potential and dreams, allowing her to develop so that she could make her choice to remain of her own free will in a position of power and not obligation. The pain he felt from his total lack of faith in himself had grown from hearing from Jiang Mu's mother that he was bad luck for them and a burden. He lived a kind of sacrificial love, and as the story developed, Zhao Zhao was finally able to deservedly surrender to his love for Jiang Mu and let her heal his wounds, having learned not to walk the road alone but with her by his side.

Furthermore, He Yu's performance completely took over my mind! Simply mesmerizing in his smallest expressions, he masterfully conveyed Zhao Zhao's feelings. He creates incredible tension before speaking and through his glances. I need at least 30 more dramas starring him.

●♡● Jiang Mu (Esther Yu):
Jiang Mu has been a woman of unwavering perseverance from the beginning, and thanks to her, their relationship can finally come to fruition, with her herself being that hope that never fades. It was very exciting to see how she always overcame the distance Jin Zhao put between them, stemming from his fear of showing her and himself how broken he was inside. Mu Mu's journey of development and maturation was also very satisfying! I love how she cornered Jin Zhao!

I'm liking Esther Yu more and more! The first time I saw her, I found her strange and even disliked her girly and cute performance, but then I saw her different sides, understood her charisma, and witnessed her deepening and evolution. I just love her!

●♡● Romance:
The chemistry that Esther Yu and He Yu built in their performances was breathtaking. You can feel the tension in their gazes and scenes through the screen, it's so strong that you hold your breath anxiously waiting to see what will happen next, it gives you butterflies in your stomach, it's very exciting. Their romance seems like a dream, I simply lost my mind with their performance. This couple ruined all the others.

●♡● Cinematography:
The cinematography is among the most beautiful I have ever seen, with a mix of colors, angles, and lights, creating a nostalgic and magical summer atmosphere in the streets of Taiwan, which are half vintage and half modern, reminiscent of a coastal city. The play of colored lights is dazzling and makes it seem like a dream; it is idyllic. It reminded me of “The Forbidden Flower,” and I was really looking for a drama that conveyed that same feeling. The experience that the cinematography provides is dreamlike and intoxicating.

●♡● OST:
The OST blended perfectly with the scenes, contributing greatly, especially the song “Away” by R.E.D Zhou Luoxi (Alyce). Every time this song played in the scenes, my heart would start racing.

Speed and Love ruined me FOREVER because now I'll compare everything to it. I highly recommend it!

Edit: I discovered why the drama reminds me of "The Forbidden Flower", it's because they are both by the same screenwriter and director, Zhao Xiao Lei!

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Every Frame Feels Like a Quiet Blessing

The chemistry between the hero and heroine is truly on point. The cinematography is calm and soothing, making every frame feel like a sweet treat for the eyes. Lightning- without saying a single word, quietly stole a part of the show with his presence. One thing that really deserves appreciation is the overall casting and wardrobe design; the costumes were beautifully curated, especially Jin Zhao’s outfits, which were absolutely marvellous.
Now, coming to the most important part—acting. Brandy completely nailed his role. His talent, accent, body language—everything felt natural and effortless, never forced. As for Jiang Mu, my opinion slightly differs. She is undoubtedly talented and beautiful, but in some scenes, it felt like she was trying too hard. Acting should feel invisible. When the audience becomes aware of the performance itself, the emotional connection starts to break. In certain moments, her portrayal leaned a bit too childish, where a more mature approach would have suited the scene better. That said, she has great potential, and I genuinely hope she overcomes this because she is worth it.
Last but not least, this drama was an intense roller-coaster of a dopamine shower. Overall, I enjoyed it a lot.

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came for esther, stayed for he yu

this is such a surprising and unexpected find at the tail end of this year. speed and love really broke expectations for me. i've been a fan of esther since she starred in "love between fairy and devil" and i've been in a drama slump lately so i thought to give this a try. to say that i was hooked on the first episode is an understatement. the only other drama i've chased this hard was "a dream within a dream" that aired earlier this year.
i am such a big fan of this cast and i know esther typically gets a lot of hate for her cutesy voice and personality, but i feel like her contributions fit this drama perfectly. we can see her mature throughout the episodes and time skips without feeling like something in her vital personality is missing. she portrays the role of mumu flawlessly. the ray of sunshine she brings into zhaozhao's life can't be missed.
i can't say that i've seen any of he yu's other productions, but i definitely will start now. he did not disappoint in his performance at all and we, as the audience, is able to watch zhaozhao slowly mature alongside mumu (not to mention my tiktok feed is now full of edits of him). apparently he filmed all the racing scenes without a stunt double as well!
the storyline isn't perfect, nor is the editing, and i've heard that many scenes did not pass the censorship in china and ended up cut in the final production, but this story is perfect to turn off your brain and just enjoy. i love this storyline of childhood friends turned lovers and seeing zhaozhao and mumu navigate their relationship throughout the years is super satisfying. this was such a refreshing and surprisingly great drama to tune into and i genuinely enjoyed every episode!

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Nothing but a beautiful masterpiece

To say I love it would be an understatement. It's a beautiful drama that has the most amazing scenes of Thailand and the locations are amazing.

When it comes to the actors, Esther and He Yu were phenomenal with their acting. Having read the novel for this drama, I can assure you Esther and He Yu portrayed their respective characters really well! He Yu is an insane actor and he's improved so much since the last drama i saw of his. I would like to say personally, I think this drama was Esther's best performance to date.

Finally about the drama, the story was a little cut up in like (not sure) ep 21-22, maybe because of the censorship stuff but the drama itself is nothing less than a masterpiece. I absolutely loved it and they brought the novel to life in the most beautiful way possible. I wouldn't ask for anything else. I absolutely love love love it.

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A drama that captures your heart!

Speed and Love is a super addictive drama that pulled me in from the very first episode. Starring Yu Shuxin as Jiang Mu and He Yu as Jin Zhao, the story is about two people whose lives separated in childhood due to a divorce and unexpectedly collide again years later. And don't you worry guys, the two main characters, Jiang Mu and Jin Zhao aren't siblings. They have no relationship between them expect that they lived together for a few years in their early lives.

One of the drama’s biggest strengths is that the racing scenes are thrilling and visually striking, giving the show a strong sense of momentum. Jiang Mu and Jin Zhao’s chemistry is incredibly compelling. Jin Zhao’s every gaze toward Jiang Mu gave me butterflies because of He Yu’s specially impressive performance of how much he conveys through his eyes alone.

Visually, the drama is stunning. The cinematography gives the story a cinematic feel. The soundtracks perfectly complements the mood, and they were great songs as well. The pacing keeps the story engaging and makes it incredibly hard to stop watching once you start.

Overall, Speed and Love is a drama that leaves you wanting so much more. With only 29 episodes, it feels so less. I could watch 100 episodes of this story without getting tired of it. This drama has become my favourite cdrama ever, and I cannot get enough of it. I've read the novel a few years before this was released and im so happy it didn't follow the novels plot where he lost his leg :( I'll really be devastated if that were to happen. I truly hope Yu Shuxin and He Yu collaborate again in the future, whether in a historical or modern drama, because their chemistry is unforgettable. I'm going to rewatch the drama and reread the novel again!

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" The Sun and Moon shines together "

This is hands down one of the best dramas of 2025. I had not enjoyed watching any dramas since, like, October (since Love in the Clouds). This drama is a pure gem. I miss them so much. I felt the 29 episodes were kinda short and could have been at least 30 to 35 episodes, considering it had the plot, but well.

The storyline itself is very, very enjoyable. I did not like this drama when I first started it. I felt I would not like this because of, you know, the characters, and I’m not very interested in the cars or those aspects. I had not watched any dramas based on racing or more of those plots, so I was like, “Will I enjoy this drama?” But then, after like, I think, ep5 or something, I really started picking it up. And then I binge-watched most of the episodes. I started it pretty late. I started it when it was almost about to be finished, which was a very good thing for me because I could see what was happening and if it was a happy ending,. But I wanted to know what would happen, so I got a lot of spoilers. Even though I knew what would happen in the future, I was really hooked. That actually made this drama alot better to watch. I really agree that it has a unique concept, the racing competition, the cars, and the world around it. It’s a new, refreshing concept. The romance is very typical. Nothing is new, except for the cars and the world around it, which is very uniquely done.

Jin Zhao's accident, I think, was one of the turning point of the drama. Until then, it was going along as normal. It was like a very typical drama but also well-executed within its aspect. The accident became a major turning point because, due to it, they broke up. They meet again after, I think after 6yrs. She, who was a cute girl back at the garage, changed into someone independent and matured into a strong woman. He also changed from a reckless bad boy racer into someone more responsible for his actions and for the people around him. I think that was perfectly portrayed because the evolution of their characters is what makes the story better.

Looking back at the garage storyline, Jin Zhao was reckless and careless, and Jiang Mu was a cute girl pursuing the love of her life. After the accident, they had evolved significantly. He became a responsible man, and she also focused on her studies. I think the story is perfectly written in that aspect. However, I feel the breakup could have been shorter. Their breakup lasted at least 4eps, and I think that time could have been used for something else. After they reconciled, I wish they had done something better, like returning to the garage for a reunion with all their friends. That could have been a very wholesome moment. At the garage, Jiang Mu was 20 and Jin Zhao was 24. Now at 28 and 32, revisiting those memories could have been very emotional and meaningful. I really wish the ending had incorporated that because the garage parts are wholesome, and I prefer that side of the drama, the bad boy and the light, cute girl, compared to the new mature side. But I understand that’s how life works. You mature at some point. You can’t always remain young, reckless, or constantly pursuing love. You have to grow into a responsible person and rediscover yourself. I think that is well portrayed in this drama.

Jin Zhao is completely a man in love because he has gone to every extent for her, and she has done the same. But his love was more expressive, especially after his accident, because he truly understood the value of having her in his life and how much happiness she brought him. She had always expressed her love for him since the day they met, while he kept his love inside and rarely showed it. Later, once he left behind his past and started a new life, he really recognized how important she was to him. The steamy scenes after their breakup were so good and well justified for everything they went through. Even at the garage, all those scenes were beautifully shot, even if they were very short. All those love moments, like when he admires her from afar, show the love in his eyes even before they started dating. He never wanted to express that side of himself because he was involved in ongoing cases, constant competition, and couldn’t afford to be distracted by love. She, on the other hand, always expressed her feelings openly.

As for the actors itself- Esther Yu, I think she's well cast for the drama. I have not watched much of her contemporary dramas; I have watched most of her historical ones, and I think she does a good job portraying her characters. Especially in this story, the female lead is a character who was very bubbly and light at some point in her life. Esther Yu has portrayed that so well. In the future, once she is no longer a teenager, she matures, and I think she has also done a very good job portraying that. Even though at some point the cuteness was a bit overdone, I think it suits the character on the paper. So overall, I think she has done a very good job.

As for He Yu, I have not watched many of his dramas. I have only seen him as side characters or second leads. But I think he has done a very good job, and he is getting all the recognition he deserves. I think he is becoming more popular, and I love that for him. I love his styling. The stylist in this drama was cooking literally, I would steal the outfits they had. Especially with Jin Zhao's outfits, the sleeveless tank tops at the garage, the bruises on his face after a fight. Those small details were actually well done. He was so damn hot in those scenes.

I also really love Jiang Mu's outfits. She was very aesthetically dressed! Something I noticed was he was always wearing black, and she was always very colorful. She was like a sunshine. I kind of emphasize it in that way because he was always wearing dark colors, and she was always in cute dresses. She was the sunshine in his life during his darkest moments. I think those small details were very well done.

The cinematography is another awesome part. All the car shots during the racing competitions were very well done. I think I heard that He Yu did not use a stunt double for his racing scenes, that makes him so damn hot. All those city shots, all those racing scenes, they were amazing. Thailand was the perfect location because it has all the aesthetics.

These pros actually cover up the flaws in the drama. There are flaws, like unnecessary cuts in scenes and incomplete sequences. But once you get deep into the drama and hooked, you don’t actually care about those things. You just feel, “I want to watch this.” Even though it’s not perfect, you still want to watch it. The cinematography is perfect. I love all the car shots and will definitely re-watch them. The racing scenes and car shots are something I have not seen in Chinese dramas before. This is a very unique concept, and this drama has portrayed it so well. I really miss them so much.

And last of all, I want to say I really want a season 2 for this drama. Even though they concluded it on a very good note, I think I need a season 2. It could be about 12 to 15 episodes idc, but I want a season 2. The episodes should be lengthy, at least showing the aspects of each other’s lives: how she was when he was not there, or how he was when she was not there. I think they showed some of this in the drama, but not enough. I really wish Jin Zhao could have yearned more for her after they broke up, because I think he got it a lot easier. I know he had a physical condition and his own reasons for the breakup, but I felt he could have done more for her, and she could have played hard to get. I want Jin Zhao to yearn more for her and finally reconcile with her. Jiang Mu easily accepted him once they met, which I think is because she was still in love. But he wanted her to move on because of his accident, and he did not want her to suffer with him. I think it could have been done better—he could have yearned more for her, and the yearning part could have been more emphasized.

If that was done better, this could have been a proper 35-episode drama, incorporating all these scenes: the garage scenes, the reconciliation, recalling memories, and more. They did include some of this in the drama, but it was not emphasized or well narrated. I want a season 2 with at least 12 episodes. Idc if it’s just 12 episodes, but I want those perspectives. It could be really nice, because there are a lot of people who actually love this drama. I want him to go back to racing, not as reckless as before, but more as something he enjoys and not under constant pressure. I also wanted to see more of the friendship between Lin Sui and Jin Zhao. They were kind of rivals at first, but then became very good friends. I want more of those friendship scenes.

The wedding scenes were also kind of incomplete. They could have done more with the wedding, especially after the roller coaster of emotions. I think it was a bit rushed at the end, but overall, the wedding was done pretty well. Still, more could have been added.

I would definitely recommend watching this drama. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea. It’s either you love it or you hate it. Try at least five episodes and see, because it gradually improves a lot. Even I did not like the cute aspects of the female lead at first, but I adapted by around episode 10. The way the characters mature in their lives is very wholesome to watch. So give it a try. This is a really good drama for me.
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Happy Speed and Love watchingg!!!

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