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Good but could be better
I have yet to finish this show and even though im half way through it I've got a few criticism and praises.the worst comes first:
I did NOT like the amount of SA happening so far??? I'm hoping that there sexual interactions becoming more consensual as the show progresses but i have my doubts. Especially as this is one of the first few Chinese BL i see with minimal censorship on the homosexual interaction between leads, I'm not sure what to expect for the rest of it given that I feel like they ,as an industry, aren't too familiar with dealing with such relationships. Nonetheless, there is no excuse for the romaticisation of blatant r*ape and SA.
Now for the good stuff
I really love the casting i think they've done an amazing job so far. The story line is interpreting but im not at the end so i can't comment on it properly. Of course the setting and outfits are on point as always and its really good to set the scene here. I think this is a good comfort drama for many , but i truly wish the SA wasn't as common and wasn't brushed off as quickly as it was.
I know this is a common issue with some Chinese dramas, but the dub throws me off sometimes; there was one scene where a character's lips were moving no where near to what the dub was suggesting. it was quite trippy but i think that's just something the media industry needs to improve on as a whole .
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Best kind. Best Length.
My favorite thing about this show is the number of episodes. I wish Chinese shows would be like this. No childish women. No misogynistic. Length should be about 5-12 episodes, not 24-50 episodes. It's enjoyable. I watched without skipping. I hope the big-name celebrity would be cast in BL genre too. It's cool, and there is nothing bad.Was this review helpful to you?
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Historical BL which is actually BL with a happy ending❤️❤️❤️❤️
Loved it!!! It was a lot better than i expected. 🤭🤭 I kept putting this on hold for a while and watched it cz i had nothing to watch. Alas!! I don't regret it. Bao is such a cutie and huai is such a beauty❤️. I cried and laughed all through the series. Loved the unexpected 2nd couple doctor x bodyguard story with the childhood reunion... ahhhh i wish we'd see more of them but yep I'm happy with what we had... loved how both doc and huai were both jealous types but their boyfriends were both clingy type😆😆. They were like "I'm gonna isolate u from the world" but their boyfriends were too extroverted 😆😆 hahaha the trio was my favorite.i really liked xiao yu. She's such a pretty kid. I did feel she was not getting enough screen time until the last episode. That was such a beautiful ending🥺 loved how huai kept trying to have quality time with bao but she kept intruding 😆😆 and acting all innocent.
I deductsd 0.5 cz huai SAs bao out of jealousy but then they kinda brush it off and turn it into "he might be bad but i cant help but love him". He never pays for that.
Also yu gets kidnapped and everyone is like worried but for 5 mins😆😆 they literally forget her until ep 11.
Overall its a good show watch it uk how rare it is to find chinese historical BL that are actually BL and have a happy ending❤️
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✨ SPOILERS ✨
I loved this drama I wish China wasn't strict on certain things if they weren't they'd probably be more amazing scenes overall I absolutely Loved LOOVED it its top one on my historical dramas for BLs! I'd rewatch any day over and over. It's WORTH to watch! I loved the storyline although few could be fixed. I wished it was longer too I would've enjoyed it alot. I already love it and enjoy it but still I wish it was longer!Was this review helpful to you?
Loved it even more than the novel!
This came out so well and I became obsessed with something new after so long. I haven't loved a series this much in a while and have been rewatching it many times! The production was amazing and the actors definitely had a lot of chemistry in my opinion. I hope they make more amazing works like this that we can enjoy!Was this review helpful to you?
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Phenomenal storytelling despite few episodes!
This series was so amazing! The way everything played out was perfect and it didn’t feel rushed nor slowed! I think this is such a good series and if you liked the untamed or word of honor, I think you’ll really like this as well! Even tho this only has 12 eps and the untamed & woh have over 30 episodes, Meet you at the blossom really managed to showcase all relationships and stories perfectly!! The acting might’ve not been 100% all the times but most of the actors are new to this so I think they all did great jobs!! Also for you who watched the untamed & woh and got disappointed by the lack of actual romantic scenes bc of the Chinese censorship but this show is produced by Chinese and Thai people so we got some nice kisses and stuff 👌🏼Was this review helpful to you?
Weekly VS One day
If you watched this as it was dropped weekly and liked it I HIGHLY suggest watching it as a binge.Something possessed me to watch this specific series over again now that it is finished, and so far this is the only one I have rewatched from originally a weekly to a binge and I was so glad I did. It felt like it was dragging and going no where when i watched it weekly and I was honestly confused in alot of areas. I believe almost all of the translations were updated, once it had been fully released for a while, to more accurate translations then literal ones which cleared up ALOT of my confusion. It also no longer felt like it was dragging on but very chohesive and didnt leave gaps as one ended and the next one started, it would have been better aired all at once as a binge watch honsestly. I also appreciate how well they dubbed the Thai character as I only noticed the difference the second time around.
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A refreshing, uncensored historical BL that completely steals your heart!
Overall:Meet You at the Blossom is an absolute gem for historical BL fans. It feels so refreshing to finally get a costume drama that doesn't shy away from the actual romance and gives us a genuine adaptation of the source material. Even though it has its minor flaws, the story grabbed me from the very first episode and kept me hooked until the end. It’s a solid 10/10 for me because of how much I enjoyed the overall ride.Story:The plot is incredibly engaging, blending romance, identity misunderstandings, and political tension perfectly. The pacing felt just right for a 12-episode series, filled with unexpected twists and a captivating atmosphere. It delivers a great balance of angst, sweetness, and high stakes.Acting / Cast:To be completely honest, the casting/acting felt a bit average at times, and some performances could have been stronger or more polished. However, as the episodes progressed, the dynamic between the main leads grew on me. Their character traits remained consistent, and their interactions carried enough charm to overshadow the minor acting flaws.Music / OST:The soundtrack fits the historical setting beautifully. It successfully amplifies the emotional weight of the dramatic scenes and makes the romantic moments feel even more impactful.Rewatch Value:High! It’s short, fast-paced, and highly addictive. I can definitely see myself coming back to revisit my favorite episodes in the future.Was this review helpful to you?
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Surprisingly good and intense!
When I started watching MYITB, I thought I'd get into some fluffy BL-Story. But it turned out so much more intense!The story is quite dark, all the protagonists will go through harsh sufferings, especially the naive and kind Xiaobao.
On the "romantic" side we have the carefree Xiaobao who falls in love with a beautiful girl who is, in fact, the ruthless Huaien. Xiaobao still follows his heart, but Huaien is cruel and cold. Yet, he'll finally fall for Xiaobao and even become possessive and jealous. They'll get seperated by their hardships and Xiaobao will come to hate the man he loved so dearly...
What I liked:
I really liked the fact that this could have been a traditional man/woman romance, it just was BL, it was so natural. It wasn't overdone, the chemistry was real. I feared that the fluffy part would be too much but not at all. I hope we'll get to see more of these.
I did like the darkness of the story. I didn't expect it and cried when I saw both of the ML so helpless at times.
The story was easy to follow, the sidestories didn't prevail so that we could focus on the main story, which is of essence in such a short drama.
What I didn't like:
It was quite short. That's ok, but in general I prefer longer stories.
Li Les (Zongzheng Huaien) acting wasn't always on point. Fortunately, he did well in the most important scenes.
The fighting-scenes were a big disappointment. They were badly choreographed and filmed.
All over, it's a solid 8, even a 8+.
I might even rewatch it.
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Incredible Production
Listed as a Thai show, but it's set in China with Chinese actors and Chinese dialog. The show is a fantastic political thriller with a gay love story. The production values, costuming and sets were just beautiful. The story is engrossing, even without the boys love aspect, it was completely worth watching. The acting was good, some characters are a little goofy, but that makes them endearing. I was very surprised that I was compelled to just keep watching it even though each of the 12 episodes is 45 minutes long, it still wasn't enough time with these characters. My only complaint is that some of the dialog moves very quickly so I had pause it a bit, especially in the beggining with the set up of the story's background, but now that I have the who and what down and the second viewing can only be better.Was this review helpful to you?
Unique and Amazing !
The quality is more than I expected. Specially because this is a danmei. Plot is a masterpiece. Right amount of romance, family, drama, comedy and politics are included. Did not feel any cringe while watching the drama.Since lot of bl dramas lack a good plot, this is very unique feeling to me.
Costumes, fitting scenes are high quality. Have a beautiful OST.
Actors are doing an amazing job. ✨Side couple is also cute!
More recognition needed. ♥️
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This almost made me homophobic
Good points: The script is fairly acceptable and the cast is ok.Bad points: The especial affects are bad; the romance is shit; everything is overdubbed; and It's UNFORTUNATELY uncensored. (ironically)
I have never felt so unconfortable watching a romance since the day I read fricking Collen Hoover and this drama somehow made me glad for censorship. I know this was a low budget production and somethings are just out of their control ( like special effects and such ), however, the main characters relationship just made me have chills down my spine. Not wanting to be the politically correct assh*le here, but consent is a thing you know? not only that, why do people romanticize toxic relationships so much? And this comes from a person who liked "A Thounsand Autumns" for gods sake!
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