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Time Loops can be tricky and definitely have consequences to them!
Honestly, I have been a huge Bai Jing Ting fan for a while now after watching him initially in Rush to the Dead of Summer and You are my Hero. I have watched so many of the shows he has been in and have to say his acting is very versatile. I believe he truly is truly to act in some action dramas, his portrayal of Ding Qi throughout the drama was amazing. The emotions and expressions he carries as he tries solving the case is pretty spot on. Song Yang, who played Mo Yang Zhi, did a stellar job portraying Yang Zhi's evil side.Though, I do feel bad that the women he loved was put on an experimental drug trial, by his mentor after he explicitly told him not to do it, ultimately causing her death. That definitely can make someone want revenge and turn them evil. Jiang Yu Wen is truly evil! For his own benefit and gain, he not only used the drug on WanQing, despite the warnings Yang Zhi gave him, but he injected himself with the drug so he can experience the loop and fake his death to escape Yang Zhi. Is Yang Zhi completely innocent in all of this? NO! He just really loved WanQing and will stop at nothing to bring her back, or as he says "cure" her. But what happened in the end? He hurt some innocent people and gained nothing/ did nothing to help her at all! He was obessed with this idea and couldn't let go...
Overall the plot, to me, was fascinating, I liked the concept of the time loop, but I still do have many questions. I hope there will be a season 2.
Questions I still have after the end:
- Why did the cycle repeat again at the end if the syringe erases his loop perception forever? I recall her saying "final chance to recosider this syringe erases your loop perception forever."
- How did An Lan save Ding Qi in the end? When Ding Qi wakes up Duan Zheng said An Lan pull Ding Qi back from hell. So, does that mean she injected him with the syringe then?
- How did she find the formula to help "cure" him and erase the loop?
- Does Jiang Yu Wen really not get any punishment for performing illegal drug trials on patients, especially on Wan Qing (Yang Zhi's love)?
- What happened to WangQing? In the loop, Ding Qi and An Lan find Yan Zhi's secret (that he has been preserving WanQing, so he can try to save her). After that we get them kissing in the fire, and then it loops.
- What happened to An Lan's mother after she wakes up?
- Does Jiang Yu Wen's daughters learn the truth of what her father did back then to WanQing?
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Mobius Strip has 1 side, Ding Qi has many—and all are fun to watch!
I don't usually watch non-romance dramas, but something about time-loop and Bai Jingting gets me hooked for more and I was NOT disappointed at all, in fact I was fed so well!!Bai Jing Ting was phenomenal in this series, going from a well-trained martial-expert police officer to a silly guy in seconds, and then switching back, all while being extremely natural and effortless about it (I acknowledge it takes efforts—he just does it in a realistic way here.)
Everyone else did great, Peishan's arc was adorable and Fang Lu's was very true-to-her job, Boss Guy was like any trusted authority figure in such shows—willing to trust at risk of being fired.
The one person I didn't like was An Lan, and hear me out here. She was great as her own person, as someone with a complex backstory and her own hidden motive for working at Moma. But, as the female lead/love interest, she was lacking. Ding Qi carried the couples moments and chemistry on his back all alone—An Lan was just a silent, non-participating spectator in their couple moments.
In S2, which I am eagerly waiting for, I hope they forget the romance and go with platonic (very little possibility) or actually do the romance well—I'd hate to see a perfectly good show tank for such stupid reasons.
The music choice, and I usually don't comment on OSTs, was jarring. That random english song was so bad it pulled me out of the moment and had me physically cringing.
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fun watch but doesn't really hit
I actually watched this a while ago, but I guess I forgot to update MDL with it. The premise sounded cool, and it was a pretty fun watch. I don't think I felt so bored at any point that I skipped anything, so I guess the pacing was fine. However, there were some parts that annoyed me, and while the ending wasn't bad, it wasn't great either. All in all, nothing really hit for me.Was this review helpful to you?
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Do I miss the point of this show?
I really liked the first EP. The idea and the characters were well introduced.But after that I lost all my interest, as the cases didn' t interest me at all. I really wanted to like the show, as the cast was quite good. But I didn't feel any chemistry between ML and FL. And, where is the point of showing the same day over and over again, if only the 5th day counts? Once you know it's loop day, Al the suspense is gone till the last day, isn't it?
Sorry, but I don't want to waste time for this show right now, as I got over ones on my watch list.
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Not Your Usual Time Loop
The drama opens with a highly promising start : action-packed, supported by dynamic camera work and great acting from the casts that captures the audience’s attention from the very first scene. The plot itself offers something fresh, presenting not just one, but five consecutive time loops. This is quite an ambitious challenge, as it requires maintaining audience engagement without slipping into monotony. However, the drama struggles in the middle, becoming somewhat draggy.What I Like :
1. THE Bai Jing Ting
The main reason I tuned into this drama was Bai Jing Ting himself. Known for his excellent script selection and diverse project choices, he proves once again why he stands out. His portrayal here is consistently engaging.
2. The Unique Plot
From the teaser alone, the drama promised something thrilling and action-packed, and it certainly raised my anticipation. The twist on the traditional time-loop concept felt refreshing. Having previously read a Japanese novel with a protagonist looping nine times, I found the idea of five loops particularly intriguing.
3. The Comedy
Every here and there they can always insert a joke and the banter, especially Ding Qi's line is sharp and entertaining. I also appreciated the moments where both protagonist and antagonist exchange jokes in the midst of serious situations—adding an unhinged but amusing dynamic.
What I Don't Like :
1. The Villain’s
I don't know, I expect him to be evil EVIL but Despite having wealth, intellect, and the power of multiple loops, he fails to fully capitalize on these resources. The result is a villain who comes across as unintentionally weak.
2. Script and Execution
While the story concept is superb, the script don’t live up to its full potential.
3. Forced Romance
Scenes between An Lan and Ding Qi often shift the tone into Romance all of sudden, further amplified by mismatched background music that is both overly loud and disconnected from the action sequences. The romance feels unnecessary and theatrical, lacking genuine chemistry between the characters.
Conclusion
Despite its flaws, the drama remains entertaining and enjoyable. The strong premise and Bai Jing Ting’s acting make it worth watching, though better writing could have elevated it into something truly exceptional.
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Cinco chances, um destino.
Comecei a assistir porque queria conhecer outros gêneros, aprender a curtir novos enredos.Olha... Mobius me pegou de jeito!
É uma história que exige foco para entender os loops e, assim, compreender o que realmente a trama tem a dizer.
Mesmo com uma evolução lenta, a narrativa foi envolvente , conseguiu me manter interessada do início ao fim.
Aguardei ansiosa pela solução do crime e fiquei surpresa com as revelações.
O protagonista teve uma atuação impecável, preenchendo todos os requisitos de um detetive corajoso e determinado a solucionar o caso.
O elenco inteiro trouxe verdade à trama e desenvolveu muito, gostei bastante.
O vilão... um vilão que não se achava vilão, a motivação certa usada da forma errada.
Sem pontas soltas, o drama conseguiu entregar exatamente o que se propôs.
O final foi emocionante, mostrando que quando se faz o bem, a recompensa vem em forma de lealdade daqueles que amamos.
Para quem gosta de ação, suspense, ficção científica, Mobius é uma ótima pedida. História bem construída.
Acabou? Me responda você. 🫵🏾
Nota: 9/10.
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Envolvente e bom do começo ao fim.
É um prato cheio para quem gosta de ficção científica misturada com mistério e suspense, daquelas histórias que nos fazem criar mil teorias, desconfiar de todos e se surpreender no final.O roteiro é inteligente ao extremo ao meu ver: ao mesmo tempo que tudo parece óbvio, não é nada óbvio. Em algum momento da série, cada personagem se torna suspeito, e isso deixa ainda mais divertido e intrigante. A atuação é excelente, e a forma como o protagonista usa suas habilidades em prol de algo maior e corre atrás para resolver o caos foi incrível de acompanhar.
Apesar de ter começo, meio e fim, o final deixa uma porta aberta para uma segunda temporada, especialmente por causa da personagem doente que ficou sem respostas naquele tanque e do vilão que conseguiu fugir. Tudo indica que ainda há muito a ser explorado. (Acho né?)
Confesso que por um tempo desconfiei bastante da protagonista feminina (ela passa esse ar suspeito o tempo todo). E é justamente esse clima de dúvida que torna a série tão boa: todos os personagens parecem culpados em algum momento, e isso prende a atenção do início ao fim.
Super indico para quem gosta de suspense, mistério e ficção científica. Eu ache tudo muito envolvente, cheio de reviravoltas e surpreendentemente a cada episódio!!!
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excellent
Cette série exploite un concept connu, celui de la journée qui se recommence après minuit. Là elle le refait 5 fois au total, il ne faut pas se rater à la 5e. On est tout de suite dans le bain, l'acteur principal connaît les boucles et sait où il en est .Le premier sujet de boucle est un apéro excellent avec énormément d'action et de surprises. Ensuite vient le plat de résistance, qui nous tient en haleine jusqu'à la fin.
Je ne connaissais pas les acteurs principaux, et ils sont excellents, Bai Jing Ting est tout simplement bluffant.
Tous les personnages sont intéressants et intelligents, les gentils comme les méchants.
L'équipe de police est soudée autour de son chef, et ça aussi c'est agréable à regarder.
La série est assez rapide, on découvre petit à petit l'envers du décors et les histoires de chacun des personnages.
Une série de 16 épisodes de 40-45 minutes qui se regarde sans modération !
SPOILER (léger) en dessous
Une saison 2 est annoncée via le cliffhanger ?
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