Mobius

There is no denying this is a hypnotic creation.. Proof once again that even if the idea itself isn’t anything new, a genius execution of an exciting theme can work wonders.. Especially when orchestrated with immaculate rigor.. Every detail in the drama reflects a rare aesthetic.. It’s no exaggeration to say the drama unfolds as a complete experience..

The visuals in this drama are pretty good with some really striking shots.. And of course, BJT absolutely kills it not just in the action scenes but with a powerhouse performance overall.. The execution of the complex narrative structure is near perfection.. Time loops are tricky but the drama handles them so smoothly that while the story may feel confusing at times, but never messy..

The first episode was a perfect 10 for me.. It set the stage beautifully and instantly made me interested in the story and its characters.. The comedy was on point and the squad’s chemistry was just too good.. The action scenes were meticulously done.. BJT excelled in both hand to hand combat and gunfights, it clearly showed his dedication and wholehearted commitment..

There were two things that felt a bit off to me.. First, even though this isn’t a romance drama, the chemistry between the ML and FL felt lacking.. Their supposed feelings for each other just didn’t connect with me.. Maybe that was intentional, but it still left me unconvinced.. Second, the way he became a time loop perceiver felt underdeveloped.. They could have handled that part much better.. Again it was not convincing..

Overall, this is a truly remarkable drama.. You can see how carefully everything was thought out and pieced together and above all, you can feel the passion poured into the drama by everyone involved.. And that’s why it comes across as such a mesmerizing work.. Beautiful to the eyes, ears and heart.. It’s perfection in the form of a drama, one that will be hard to forget..

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Immaculate Sci-Fi of 2025

Mobius plotline is very, very fascinating. Usually I would be tired of loops, but the thril and intensity of each episode kept me going no matter how many loops there were.
I really enjoy the story, because of the focus on biotechnology and what it can do for patients, granted this drama shows us that it can be exploited and used for evil doings as well. It doesn't seem to stray too far from reality to be honest.

On the other hand, Bai Jingting's forte is definitely in urban settings rather than costume dramas. I've always enjoyed watching him kick ass, so hot! The action choreography in the drama was exquisite, like a cherry on top when the enemy was taken down. His acting is still amazing as per usual, nothing bad to say honestly.
I have not seen the other casts' members dramas (or don't remember much since it's been a while) except for a veteran HK actor, but other than that everyone did well!
However, Maggie played by Chutimon was the blackhole of the cast - I could obviously tell she was just a model and not an actress honestly.
Anyways, I feel like I was watching a TVB police drama with all the Hong Kong actors and actresses especially when they speak in Cantonese! Even the comedy is quite hilarious; I loved it when the Cantonese speakers tried to speak in Mandarin and Bai Jing Ting tries to speak in Cantonese - each side had their accents which added some humor points.
The villain was interesting suffice to say. I understood why he was the villain in the end, but the way his path went askew was quite upsetting though.
I hope there's a season 2 because they CAN NOT end on a CLIFFHANGER!

Would I recommend? Yes! It's only 16 episodes - pretty short for a cdrama of such quality!
If you're looking for something thrilling, action, and intense, watch it!
If you're looking for romance, eeeh I don't think romance was the focus, but there is some.
If you enjoy biotechnology or just sci-fi in general, definitely watch it. lol

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Cat's got 5 lives and so does the mouse!

Time loop stories are risky business. They can be addictive brain teasers when done right or endless deja vu when done wrong. Mobius starts with a bang, where Ding Qi ( Bai Jingting) gets 5 chances to redo and live the same day, and whatever sticks around Day 5 is the final outcome.
However, when a story is built on the idea of re-tries, the repetition of sequences somehow dilutes the tension and I think that is where Mobius didn't entirely work for me.

On paper, the idea is airtight. The rules seemed crisp and logical.
The early episodes (Ep 1-5) were sharp and I was completely intrigued. It felt like a tight, high-stakes setup. Every failed attempt felt like a nail-biter. It was fun to see Ding Qi outsmarting the criminals and fate.

I honestly thought this drama was going to give us different cases spread across the 16 episodes, but after the first introductory case, we get stuck in one giant MOMA investigation.
That shift wouldn’t have been a problem if the loops had actually kept the tension alive. But after a point, repetition took over. Instead of ramping up tension with each attempt, they kind of drained it. The loops started dragging, especially the third loop. It doesn’t feel like suspense anymore, just reruns. We did get new revelations and characters, but the way they were delivered failed to keep my 100% attention.
Instead of feeling like fresh layers being added, it often felt like the same scenes stretched thinner with slight tweaks. By the time the big pieces actually connected, the earlier loops started to feel more like filler and a just mere dry run for the 5th loop.

I feel this was 3 or 4 episodes extra. 12 or 14 episodes would have told the same story in a tighter, more impactful way.

And also, Qi’s whole “I will just reset, no biggie” mindset got to me a few times. I understand he was focusing on important details but sometimes that line just kept reminding me that this (that particular loop) doesn't matter. It took away that tension because I knew the 5th loop was what they were focusing on. Somehow, the whole 5-time loop idea ended up being both the twist and the trap!

Another thing that I thought was out of place was the romance. Even though it was minimal, unfortunately, I couldn't feel any chemistry between the leads. They work better as colleagues or friends navigating tense situations rather than romantic partners. It wasn't distracting to the point of ruining the show but we would have gotten the same story more or less without it.

Still, it’s not a total loss. The concept remains clever and I found the camaraderie between Ding Qi and his team. Even though the drama relies heavily on personal choices, he doesn't act in a vacuum. His team around him supports him, especially his boss Duan Zheng. The level of trust was amazing. The team isn’t always front and center, but Qi never forgets that he’s not alone. He knows he has people who have his back.
Also, all the sprinkles of comedic moments kept it from feeling too grim. It was portrayed as very unintentional but was genuinely funny.

Another positive aspect was the production. It gave me those slick, almost American thriller vibes. It is a Netflix-licensed drama, so I wasn't expecting anything less than that. Cinematography was very sharp too. Somehow, I was never confused between the loop and which timelines we were in. The cities were filmed beautifully.

Acting-wise, BJT was very charismatic as Ding Qi and kept me invested even when the writing was slipping. Janice Man was An Lan, who didn't get much material to shine, but she played her role well, except for her chemistry with BJT. Other actors also did a solid job overall. I have no complaints in this department.

And lastly, about antagonists of the drama. Credit where it is due, for almost 60% of the drama, I couldn't guess who the real squid (culprit) was. I want to keep this review spoiler-free, so I will speak about the antagonist in the comment section with a spoiler tag.

Overall, Mobius does have the bones of something great with its unique premise, talented cast, and a very polished production, but somewhere along the way, the pacing and tension don’t quite land. Instead of building that urgent, ticking-clock energy, it leans more into style than momentum, circling back without always pushing forward.

I would recommend giving it a watch, just don’t plan to binge it all at once. Had they actually followed the airing schedule without releasing the express package, I might have rated it better. It's a decent watch.

Quick TL/DR if you don't want to read the whole review.
✨ What worked for me :
- I liked the premise. I found it clever.
- Overall acting performances
- Team dynamics
- Production and cinematography
- Antagonist's reveal

✨ What didn't :
- While the premise was unique, the execution could have been better and tighter
- Romance because not every story needs it.
- The plot dragged a bit in the middle, though it picks up in the last 2 loops.

7.75/10

Thank you for reading my review! <3

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High quality substance pairs with high quality delivery

It's hard not to look at the synopsis and the protagonist's actor, Bai Jingting, without thinking of 2022's Reset where he was one half of the leading pair that uses the time loop mechanism to solve a mystery. Both consist of tightly-written scripts and superb acting, but to me they are completely different stories. With Reset, the time loop is more of a narrative device that feeds information to the audience in a strategic manner, but within Mobius, the time loop is both a weapon and a game-defining parameter that the protagonist, Ding Qi, has to both master and defend against in order to win. This creates a plot with a profoundly different energy and immerses the audience into the problem-solving along with the characters.

Mobius, unlike a lot of Asian dramas, assumes its audience consists of those with high intelligence and keen observation. It helps you recall certain vital bits of information that may have been revealed earlier on, but it does not spell things out for you as if you possessed no deductive reasoning of your own. Everything fits together smoothly and flows in a logical manner.
What's incredible about the way Mobius does this is that pretty much anything the audience, as neutral observers, might think of, the script also thinks of. There's very little frustration in regards to characters being stupid and getting away with something because the writers forgot a key consequence of their own world-build.

The characters themselves feel very real despite this drama being relatively short and not the type that's focused on profound characterizations. The audience is given just enough to sympathize and wonder about all the characters without inflating anyone's importance. Everyone had believable motivations and interesting dynamics, and there are bits of humor and teasing sprinkled in which feel authentic to life rather than being inserted just to fulfill some quota. Ding Qi was a very likeable hero and I instantly rooted for him, both because of Bai Jingting's natural charisma and because the drama showed enough of his good qualities without making them feel forced. I felt invested in the story behind the mystery and everyone within it even without the flashiness of the time loop mechanic and the way this series was shot.

Having finished the show, I feel like if I were the sort that liked to rewatch stuff, I definitely would, but I'm not and it's hard for me to gauge whether mystery shows in general are the sort people tend to rewatch. I wouldn't mind rewatching with someone who hadn't seen it before, but because of the thinking aspects of some episodes, some parts might feel slow on the second runthrough, which is the only reason I lowered my rewatch score just a tiny bit. I think in terms of pacing, the show generally does very well especially for the first watch. There were only a handful of parts that felt dragged out (to fit the time quota, I assume), which I wouldn't pick on it for; ideally that shouldn't happen, but I don't think it's reasonable to expect any drama to forget about timing and duration, and for the most part when it slows down, it makes sense for it to slow down, and they serve to increase the effectiveness of the action scenes when the drama does pick up the pace again.

Overall, an incredible series that I'd argue is easily as good as any Hollywood production, if not better. I encourage anyone who hasn't seen this series to check it out!

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The never-ending case: Who is Squid?

If you are reading this, just know, you have probably been here before. Or at least, that is a possibility in the world of Mobius. The average person might only have 24 hours in a day, but not Ding Qi. After a near-death experience, he obtains the ability to relive a random day on a loop, with the day resetting five times before time resumes chronologically. This gives Ding Qi an unique advantage, making him exceptionally qualified for his job as a detective. When the executives at the biotechnology company MOMA starts getting murdered one by one, Ding Qi is tasked with protecting the life of Mo Yuanzhi, the founder of the company, and uncovering the identity and motives of the killer, Squid. With the power of time-loops on his side, he expected to be two steps ahead of Squid... until he realizes that there might be another time-loop perceiver manipulating the outcome of this case.

I'm going to be honest — it feels like I have also lived through more than five long and exhausting loops after watching Mobius. One thing I've always appreciated about western crime thrillers is their use of an episodic format that features a main conflict alongside smaller and often related subplots. This familiar formula reliably prevents a show from losing momentum, keeping individual episodes fresh and engaging. I had hoped that Mobius would follow a similar pattern, but unfortunately, it did not. The writers' decision to focus solely on the MOMA case, without sprinkling in any smaller cases, sacrificed the story's momentum. It doesn't help that time-loop stories are also inherently repetitive, making the narrative feel even more drawn-out. While I found the drama watchable, the drastically slowed pacing made it difficult for me to give it my undivided attention.

The sluggish pacing wasn't the only issue; the connection between Ding Qi and An Lan was also surprisingly weak. In my opinion, these two characters function better as friends than as love interests, as they have no romantic chemistry at all. They are attracted to each other, because the writers want us to believe they are, but little else is established. Aside from their looks, why do they like each other? If we were to remove the topics of An Lan's mother and her work, would these two characters even have anything to talk about? Beyond their initial attraction, their relationship lacks any deeper foundation. While I don't expect the romance to be central to a crime drama's plot, Ding Qi and An Lan's love arc feels forced and inorganic. This left me uninvested in their storyline.

In contrast, I actually really liked the dynamics within Ding Qi's team, specifically his relationship with Duan Zheng. They make an endearing duo. Duan Zheng serves as a mix of mentor, friend, and father figure to Ding Qi. His character balances a playful nature with the wisdom of a seasoned detective, and his genuine care for the people he serves makes it easy to understand why Ding Qi looks up to him so fondly. We see this affection in scenes where Duan Zheng teasingly scolds Ding Qi for his reckless actions, but then immediately follows up with a look of genuine concern. Similarly, when Ding Qi is overwhelmed by the high-stakes of the MOMA case, Duan Zheng offers him grounded advice and unwavering support that reminds him of his purpose beyond the confusing time-loops. These small moments established a strong foundation of trust, a welcomed foil to the more superficial relationships in the story, and their scenes were a highlight for me.

Another aspect that pulled me into the world of Mobius was its outstanding cinematography. The director has a keen eye for interesting shots, beautifully capturing the urban cityscape of this fictional world, which is perfectly fitting for an action-packed crime thriller involving advanced technology and time-loops. The camera work is constantly in motion, with frequent long drone shots that glide through the streets, following Ding Qi as he races across the city to investigate the secrets of MOMA and their ties to Squid. These shots create a sense of continuous motion and urgency, even when the plot is moving slowly. The stunning visuals of the cityscape — the striking architecture, intricate streets and freeways, and illuminating lights — set up an almost futuristic atmosphere that offers a nice distraction when the narrative gets repetitive.

Despite its significant flaws — including a prolonged central case and an unconvincing romantic subplot — Mobius provided a passable viewing experience. The draggy pacing is offset by the engaging dynamic of Ding Qi's detective team and the urban cityscape cinematography. These were the very strengths that motivated me to complete the drama even when the repetitive time-loop mechanic wore thin. While it is certainly not a binge-worthy thriller for everyone, the drama’s visual style and likable characters make it potentially worthwhile for dedicated fans of Bai Jingting or time-loops.

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The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind, but who exactly is who?

In my opinion, Mobius is an almost perfect mixture of a brilliantly intriguing and thought provoking mystery and Hong Kong style action, with a subtle hint of romance and comedy to top it off.

Mobius follows an ML with the unique able to perceive time loops. Essentially, on random days, from midnight to midnight (24 hours), the day will reset and repeat itself 5 times. As soon as midnight hits, the day will be reset 24 hours into the past, resetting everything that happened during that day; deaths, injuries, memories, everything resets to as it was 24 hours ago. These loop days repeat 5 times, with nothing being permanent, until the 5th and final loop day. After which, what ever happened on that 5th day is permanent and time continues forward. ML is a time loop perceiver, meaning he is able to retain his memories of these loop days, and thus change what occurs during the day. For example, we see him using these loop days to comedically try different hair cuts, knowing the day will reset. We also see him winning the lottery. No matter what he does during the first 4 loops though, only what happens on the 5th day becomes permanent.

Soon ML joins the police force and uses this ability to solve crimes. However, he stumbles upon two seemingly accidental deaths, which are in fact perfectly executed murders, all connected to a company called Moma Biotechnology, and its CEO. The ML soon realizes the killer is likely another time loop perceiver, someone using their ability to commit seemingly perfect murders. And there starts the central mystery. Some comments have called this show a drag as it only focuses on one main case. However, in my opinion, this show is anything but a drag. It is an intriguing cat and mouse game between the ML and the time loop perceiving villain known as Squid (and possibly even a third party). Mobius uses this unique concept to build anticipation throughout.

As we go from loop day 1, until loop day 5, things are continually changing due to the interference of ML and Squid (and possibly even more parties). A contest between two time perceivers, one trying to solve a crime, discover the truth and protect the innocent, while the other with a goal of murder and seemingly a larger plan. I do admit, ep 3 and 4 can be seen as a bit slow compared to the rest of the show, but I also understand they needed to set the base loop (loop day 1), for the story to build off. And once they set that loop day 1, build they did! The story unfolded like an onion, each loop day pealing back a new and intriguing layer. Every episode had me on the edge of my seat, thinking, theorizing, piquing my curiosity to the max. As each loop day passed, we witnessed new perspectives, new clues, new backstory, new characters and we witnessed the domino effects and the consequences of ML and Squid (and possible others) altering the timeline of events.

In my opinion, the choice to focus on a single case was a smart choice. While not for everyone (and thats ok), those that enjoy an in-depth mystery, seeking out clues, and trying to build their own case in their minds, will definitely enjoy this drama. As each loop day passed, we were continually thrown new twist and turns, that kept me engaged. We were drip fed information, backstory and clues. As a result, I felt like I was a detective alongside ML, building the case together and piecing clues together, as we found out more and more information. Thus, the unique premise of loop days allows us to see a vast number of differing perspectives, also witnessing the differences between loop day 1 and the following loop days as both the ML and Squid made changes to try and achieve their goals, with some consequences being at the cost of innocent people. This story was almost a depiction of man vs destiny/fate, seeing if it was humanly possible, to change what was destined to happen.

As loop days past, anticiaption built, as well as the number of questions I had. For example, are ML and squid the only time loop perceivers, or are there more? This drama did a very good job of portraying a number of morally ambitious, gray characters right until the very end. Thus, we were kept constantly guessing; who is the villain? Is there more than one villain? Who is on whose side? Is there more than simply two sides? And many more questions. A good sign of a good mystery thriller. Essentially, as we found it more, the story seemed to mirror the old saying: the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind? And if so, who is the mantis, who is the cicada and who is the oriole.

As the loops passed, and the story unfolded we realize that this mystery was much larger than just the murder of two executives, it was not juts a simple cop vs villain story, but something much deeper with more than just two opposing sides. In my opinion, there are two villains, one obsessed with the woman he loves but cannot save, and thus would not let anything get in his way, doing whatever means necessary to try and save her. The other, obsessed with his research, similarly, abandoning everything and everyone, doing whatever necessary to achieve his goals. Two sides of the same coin. However, I will leave the rest for you to find out, as the journey is where the fun comes from, when it comes to mystery dramas.

As for the action, the director mentioned utilizing a 'Hong Kong' action style in this drama, and boy does it pay off. Episode 1 hits you in the face with nostalgic Jackie Chan vibes when he starred in Police Story or Rush hour. The action portrays the ML as an almost super-heroesque cop, just like in the Chinese police actions films of the 80's and 90's when Hong Kong style action thrived. While the action is sparse, mainly contained within 2 or 3 episodes, it is worthwhile, with superbly executed, and cleanly choreographed set pieces. Building on his theme, the drama combines a blend of mandarin and cantonese dialect and actors, as it was filmed throughout Guangzhou, Macau and Hong Kong. This in my opinion sets the drama apart, giving it a gripping realism.

The romance is subtle and does not bloom until the final few episodes. However, throughout we see the care and affection the ML and FL have towards each other, displayed so beautifully through subtle glances and tension filled conversation. However, we also feel that there is a constant barrier preventing this romance from blossoming, and it is only until this barrier is broken, that the romance fully blooms, and blooms beautifully.

There is also comedy sprinkled throughout, not heave and prevalent, but a nice surprise when it appears. Mainly with the police squad. I want to give them a mention, I really enjoyed their interactions with each other. Not only did they bring a comedy element from time to time, they played vital roles in assisting the ML. When the two squads were combined, and with how ML works, I was worried there would be conflict or even betrayal such as an inside man. Thank god there wasn't. There was constant trust throughout the whole squad. The ML from day 1 realized he would need help, he never tried to everything alone. I really appreciate this aspect, he didn't try to do everything. He delegated, trusted and utilized his teammates as a good leader should. And in return they trusted and helped him without questions at every turn. A really beautiful display of a police squad working together with implicit trust.

A quick word on the OST. I wish they were played more often, especially the song for the final fight. It was hauntingly beautiful. Each song incorporated elements of the story and time loop in their lyrics wonderfully. Thought it was really smart. I just wish they were played more often and there were more of them. Since I mentioned it, a quick word, the ending was beautiful and perfect. A completely satisfactory ending, could not have tied up everything any more perfect, and did not forget the side characters that we wished would also get a happy ending. And again, the final showdown between the ML and squid was beautiful choreographed, written and acted, with a sublime song to go with it.

Ultimately, this is a mystery, investigative thriller. Do not expect action every episode. Do not expect a hot and heavy romance. This drama is built upon patience, and curiosity. Patience to witnessthe story unfold, and curiosity to continue as we are introduced further and further into the loop days. While not for everyone (and again thats ok), this drama was truly brilliant for me. Besides the previously mentioned ep 3 and 4, every episode kept me on the edge of my seat. As new clues, backstory, motives and consequences were unfurled through each passing loop day, and new characters and their connections introduced, I just got dragged deeper and deeper into the mystery of who is Squid and how many time loop perceivers are there really? Whose side is everybody on? Is there more than only two sides? Who is good, who is bad? The anticipation for the final loop day 5 was expertly built, and I truly felt not only the consequences and stakes, but that even though I had been through 4 loop days, there were still many twists and hidden cards yet to be played and discovered.

I cannot truly put into words how engaged I was with the central mystery. I might sound like a broken record, but this drama truly did a great job of building upon each passing loop day. Each loop day gave us more and more information, more and more twists, new characters and more and more shocking moments. As it slowly pushed us towards the inevitable final day, the story telling was like slowly witnessing a puzzle coming together or peeling back an onion, I truly felt myself piecing together more and more clues as the show presented them, finding my theories either correct or incorrect as we found out more information. The show truly made me feel as if I was a character myself, and that is exactly what a good mystery thriller does. It makes you feel like you are involved, like you are solving the case as well. And it makes you question who is the villain right till the very end. A good mystery thriller gives you many suspects, and allows you to slowly eliminate them one by one as the story progressing, never being truly sure who the villain is, until the end.

The concept of the time loop allowed us to truly be immersed in the investigate process. It allowed us to find out information and clues when the show wanted us to, thus keeping alive central mystery of the story right until the very end; as the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind, who exactly is who?

Do not worry though, we get a happy ending for our ML and FL (beautiful kiss), police squad, and even the delivery driver and professor You get their happy ending, happy endings all around. Justice prevails, or does it?! With that ending, season 2 anybody?

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Time Duel

The drama got a strong handle on seriousness and when to add humorous moments most of the time. There were moments where it didn't work, but it wasn't too bad considering it was on the rare side. I love the dual language aspect of the bilingual actors who are able to speak both Cantonese and Mandarin do get to speak both. Though all the characters understand each other, for those who don't speak either languages, they are not automatically mutually intelligible in real life. They need to be learned. There is some English at some point too, but that's not exciting. I know that the production filmed in different cities with big Cantonese speaking populations, and the news within the story is entirely in Cantonese, but maybe I missed it, but I never quite got where the show was supposed to be taking place with so many people also speaking primarily and only in Mandarin as well. I appreciate the male lead giving a few Cantonese phrases a go. I spotted a Life is Strange poster Ding Qi's house. That coupled with the over writing gives me the sense that the writer(s) have an appreciation or familiarity of various time travel stories and tried their best to make fresh new take. I really like that there is an explanation for the time loop ability and there is side effects as well. It's fun seeing how Ding Qi figures out the best ideal way to save the day and him going against fellow loopers.

The weakest part of the story is when Ding Qi and An Lan are forced to go through romantic trope scenes which doesn't work when we know nothing about them together, especially when there's no romantic chemistry to coast on. The saddest part is that it's not that the writing is unable to do a believable romance because Yuan Chi and Wan Qing's love story was strong and believable to be what drives Yuan Zhi. Ding Qi and An Lan working together later down the line actually strengthens their believability more when she also gets to be a full fledged three dimensional person. She's the coolest when she gets to be her scientist self, instantly getting down to science business when Ding Qi tells her about his time loop ability. The guy who plays Yuan Zhi is really good at playing up the charisma that tech bros think they have. He totally was sporting an Steve Jobs inspired outfit too. Ding Qi's death scene was way too overdone with too much focus on all of his individual team members freaking out. It's supposed to be sad, but it became silly. An Lan's cure out of nowhere seemed weirdly tacked on with no transition as well. The last second new loop was not a bad way to end, but I think I would have respected it if Ding Qi just died too with An Lan continuing her work after saving her mom. Maybe have her become a new looper with an improved formula instead.

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YOLO or 5

‒Spoiler Free Review‒

Mobius is Bai Jingting's second take of a time loop drama. While this one lacks the script coherence and emotional tenor of Reset, it hopefully has enough action and intrigue to keep the audience entertained enough to ignore the plot holes and cheesier moments. This show is for those who want to see BJT look good, kick ass, and not think too hard. It's certainly worth a try to see if you like it. And if not, BJT will give you 3 more time loop adaptations in the future, especially if Mobius is commercially successful.

For those that came for a sci-fi, don't bother. Just because a show mentions time loop, it doesn't make it sci-fi. It's a standard thriller with time loop, like reset. But unlike the meticulous layered plotting of Reset, this one is pulled along by its action and the question of who the big bad is, and what people's secrets are. Some of the fighting sequences are decent, and you get some gunfights and explosions as well. But there's a cheesy and cheap quality to it‒maybe fine for TV, but B grade movie material. In comparison, a show like The First Shot also had some cheesy unrealistic fight scenes of hero beating a mob, but it felt far more gritty and kinetic. The same can be said about the acting and music. Overall, there's just a fast food feel to the show.

--Category Ratings--

- Overall - 7 --> 7.5 MDL
- Plot - 7
- Theme / Concept / Impact - 8
- Acting - 8
- Visuals - 7.5
- Audio / Music - 7
- Rewatch - 6.5
- Cultural/Topical Accessibility - 8
- Subtitle quality - 8.5

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Solid Performance from the Cast! Worth Watching.

Pretty solid show overall. It opened strong, with the ML’s looping ability to solve a crime and cleverly narrating the background. The pacing in the early episodes is perfect, with good humor and energy. As the main plot unfolds and is centered on a biotech company (linked to his ability), the tempo starts to slow down largely due to “loop-fatigue”. The pace is weighed down by the five full loops of the same day, and when multiple characters are revealed to retain loop memories ,the multiple viewpoints dilute the momentum and bog down suspense.

What worked well was Ding Ji’s team. Though formed just for the case, they gradually grew into a tight-knit unit. Moments where they were devastated by a teammate’s death during the loop added a heavy emotional weight and made their bond feel genuine. I like Ding Qi’s boss who is exceptionally supportive and accommodating, even to the point of bending believability, like when he lent Ding Qi his gun after confiscation of his own. Over the line, yes, but who wouldn’t want a boss like that?

Another refreshing element was the team’s mix of Mandarin- and Cantonese-speaking members, which gave the show a nostalgic touch reminiscent of classic Hong Kong police dramas!

Bai Jingting delivers a solid performance as Ding Qi. I personally find he’s stronger in contemporary dramas without a romance subplot, where the emphasis is on his internal development and obstacles. He shows real depth in roles demanding grit and intensity. Some of his injury or death scenes in Mobius are vivid, like the veins-on-cue detail adds intensity rather than overacting.

The cinematography deserves credit as well. The loops are visualized in a way that’s both clear and engaging, so viewers can follow the temporal complexity without losing track. Creative transitions and framing choices help mark shifts between cycles, preserving clarity while sustaining tension. The OST also stands out and is effective at amplifying both suspense and emotions.

However, I find the story line towards the later episodes pretty predictable. I liked the female lead, but romantic chemistry feels weak. The FL comes across as more in love with her work than with the ML. Still, the narrative remains mostly coherent and holds together. I might be a bit more critical as I'm a fan of Reset. Overall, I like Mobius and will follow up if there is a second season. Definitely worth watching!

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started with something good and then....?

Being a huge fan for Reset I was really excited to watch this one as it had a very similar theme. The intro scenes were really strong showing us how the loop system works and all the rules involved. Then it moved on to show how it first began and how Ding Qi got used to having the loop. This set a promising foundation for the plot.

Initially I assumed this drama will have multiple cases along side the main plot making it more interesting however, somewhere around ep 3/4 once the Moma case begins the entire drama until ep 16 is just one case. Because there were still so many episodes left it needs to be planned in a really good way to keep it exciting and not seem too draggy.

However, the plot was revealed in a very unsatisfying manner and lot of it was very predictable. Especially since it was about medical trials the plot always goes in the same direction.

!!! SPOILERS (not very big) !!!!
The plot twists werent the ones that shocked me...what shocked me was that the lab rat was experience the looping effect as well. The fact that they made the reason for the loop a medical drug just didnt make sense to me...and she even managed to make a antidote for it. Its like she can control the time space. This part was kinda illogical.

Now romance, nothing much...very forced. I didnt feel anything watching the 2 of them. One of the kiss scenes was terrible. Very bad timing, poor bgm and just not suited for the situation. Second kiss scene was better but for this drama romance is like 2%.

Basically for the plot u cant think about it logically. If you are Bai Jing Ting fan then u will enjoy this, his fight scenes and acting is good. But if you are here for the crime plot then no...not recommended...

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A great sci-fi thriller!

Mobius is about the ML, Ding Qi, who experiences time differently compared to most people. On certain days of the year, his day restarts 5 times because of which he can often change things to his advantage. He chooses to work as a police officer and help solve crimes or rather prevent them. On loop days, the 5th loop is his final chance.

The premise is used well and the show opens with a literal bang - an explosion in a bank during a robbery. The show instantly pulls you in with it's great visuals and a fast pace dive into the story including both the positives and negatives of a time loop. Bits of humour are also thrown in. Things are often not as simple as you'd think even with foresight. People are complex and a lot can change when even 1 thing is meddled with. This makes the show extremely interesting.

As the show goes on, we start to explore the cause of the time loops and a case of a biotech company owner being threatened. The case becomes about finding Squid - the person who is making threats and has already killed 2 people at Moma. However the mystery behind all the different characters add layers to the story making it seem much harder to solve. With every loop, Ding Qi learns new facts about how the puzzles fit together and a lot more lives are at stake.

The story and drama are all very interesting and the mystery intriguing and the show makes it worth the watch. The action is also quite good with several hand to hand combat scenes along with shoot outs. There is some romance but not really worth mentioning. I couldn't quite see the chemistry between the leads nor understood why the ML was particularly interested in the FL nor why she entertained him. The other officers were nice characters. No one in particular stood out though.

If we speak about the flaws, although they do explain why people perceive time loops, it doesn't explain the mechanisms. You just have to suspend belief for this aspect. It seems that the finding was incidental. There is also one character that triggered everything else but was left out of the ending. What happened to that person? They didn't really elaborate.

The show is still quite entertaining with great cinematography. It might require a bit of concentration though because if you miss certain moments, you might struggle to follow along. But it isn't that complicated that it would lead to frustration.

The OST for Mobius is also quite good. Definitely adds to the viewing experience. Worth the watch I would say!

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