How Dare You!?

A Power Duo That Carried the Drama Beautifully

I started this drama because the trailer looked fun, chaotic, and visually beautiful. I thought it would just be a light comedy to pass the time, but it ended up being so much more. I am really glad they chose Cheng Lei and Wang Churan as the leads. They are both incredibly gorgeous, but more importantly, they truly brought their characters to life with their acting.

The drama begins with exaggerated humor and chaotic energy, and it honestly caught me off guard in a good way. It feels very comedic at first, but as the story progresses, it slowly reveals deeper political and emotional layers. What seems like a simple transmigration story turns into something much more complex and meaningful. The foreshadowing is done very well, and many small details from early episodes become important later, which makes the story very satisfying.

The relationship between the main leads is one of the best parts of the drama. They communicate, trust each other, and work together instead of constantly misunderstanding each other. Their romance feels mature and natural. They support each other as equals, and their chemistry grows gradually. It does not rely on forced drama, and that makes their connection feel real and refreshing.

Wang Churan gave an amazing performance. She handled every emotional shift perfectly, from chaotic and funny moments to emotional and serious scenes. Cheng Lei was equally impressive. He expressed so much emotion through subtle expressions, and his character felt layered and believable. Together, they made every scene feel alive.

The supporting cast was also strong. Every character had their own story and purpose, and even the villains had depth. The second female lead was especially memorable, and the second male lead also delivered a solid performance. Some tragic moments hit really hard emotionally.

Visually, the drama is beautiful. The costumes, cinematography, and overall production quality are excellent. Some scenes genuinely feel cinematic. The OST fits perfectly and enhances the emotional moments without overpowering them. I also really loved the animated explanations in the early episodes. They were creative and fun, and I wish they had continued using them later.

The pacing is very good overall. With 32 episodes, it never felt dragged out. Every episode had purpose, and nothing felt like filler. The balance between comedy, romance, political tension, and emotional moments was handled very well. The ending did feel slightly rushed, especially how quickly the leads reunited, but it was still satisfying.

Overall, this drama is a complete package. Great acting, strong chemistry, beautiful visuals, and a well written story. It keeps you engaged from beginning to end. It made me laugh, emotional, and fully invested in the characters. I will genuinely miss them.

Who Should Watch

Fans of transmigration, historical romance, and political plots
Viewers who like mature leads with trust and strong communication
People who enjoy slow build chemistry and emotional depth
Fans of Cheng Lei and Wang Churan
Viewers who appreciate beautiful visuals and strong acting

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Pretty Costumes and Sweet Chemistry

I want to start by saying that I love the acting. Seeing Cheng Lei and Wang Churan as the leads I was already excited, but after finishing each actor played their role exceptionally. You felt every emotion, all their pain, all their happiness, the acting in this drama truly deserves an applause.

I also want to mention the chemistry. Wang Churan and Cheng Lei had wonderful chemistry as a couple in this drama, and it was very sweet to watch. I loved their happy ending and their whole relationship in general, especially the fact that they didn't have any cliche misunderstanding that led to a breakup (many of you will be happy to know this!).

Furthermore, the costume, makeup and designs for this drama was extraordinary as well. It was beautiful to watch. I especially loved Yu Wanyin's outfit and makeup, it fit her character and was so gorgeous.

The only downside to this drama would be the story. I enjoyed the story (I love complex political plots), but I think the writers made it a bit confusing. There were many times in the drama where I was completely lost (I am an avid historical cdrama watcher too, so I have experience). I get the writers were trying to reveal things slowly, but there are still things that left me confused like the whole ordeal with the crown prince (Xiahou Dan's kid which I was led to believe was a kid adopted by the Emperor and Empress Dowager in the beginning? But later find out it is XHD's kid, but he was forced?) and the nameless. This is one of many confusing points. I also think that YWY was also a little bit to forgiving, I like that the couple didn't break up, but seeing the amount of times XHD lied to her and hid things from her, I personally would be angry, because in the end it did feel like she was the 'loser' who didn't know anything. It would have been satifying to see YWY explain and actually talk to XHD about this, the excuse that it was for your own good is not good enough tbh.

Overall though, I still think this drama is worth a watch, it is fun, sweet, and has nice OST + costumes. The ending was satisfying! Watch this!

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Might contain spoilers

I really love this series (the novel, live action as well as the donghua). I have read the original novel a few years back titled "This is ridiculous" and I must say that the revelation for Xiahou Dan being transmigrated since he was young was expressed brilliantly compared to the live action where they put it as epilogue per episode. I also find the ending unsatisfactory. The novel dived deeply into their life after they went back to the modern times and Xie Yong Er's pov after going back to her original world was also seen in the novel.

I know that the series don't have much time to put all those details but if someone watching the show haven't read the og novel, then there will be a lot of questions or gaps in the story (e.g. Prince Duan having false hope inside his dungeon and his ending, Xie Yonger's fate, Wanyin and Xiahou Dan's future both in the book and in modern times)

But overall, I still give this a 9/10 rating. Cheng Lei really embodies Xiahou Dan's character. He looks so much like the animated version especially with his hair down. It was such an iconic look in the donghua and he was able replicate it. Also, the other actors and actresses gave justice to their roles. I liked their acting and portrayal. So even though the storytelling/plot is lacking, the actors still gave it justice.

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A remarkable turnaround ...

so I have watched couple of episodes from the animated series and wished they will do a live action version , yet when i watched the first episodes I couldn't bring myself to keep watching , still I gave it a chance and glad I did .

In the beginning you think it is gonna be a bunch of funny scenes without an actual plot but it get a great turnaround after xu yao's death, you begin to see that isn't gonna be as written in the book and as yu wayin predictions.

this was great on so many levels music , costumes , acting yet I can't tell if the actor who did prince duan did a great job or not like he is a villian to forget , not a strong antagonist for me , he did some bad deeds but the whole series he was only plotting and whenever he tried to carry out his plan it failed and it wasn't even due to wanyin's knowledge of the book because everything deviated from the book , it was like Dan was always one step ahead , yet actor did a really go job in making me hate his character .

xie yong er 's death was so rushed like she dead and they gave her a 2 or 3 minutes and that is it and it wasn't mentioned again except briefly , I wished she and cuihua would have met in the real world .

I hoped they would give zhang san and cuihua more screen time when they returned to the real world.

empress dowager kept saying she hated Dan's father , we later found she was from Qiang, wished we got more background on that like how she ended in Xia was a marriage alliance , a hostage ??

when it came to dramatic scenes this series delivered , was it perfect NO but nonetheless it was great and deserves to give it a go.

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MOST COMEDY- ACTION DRAMA

My First Serious Review.
I watch the drama using iqiyi.
The 4k frame really help the visual of this drama.
The OST is good but the IQIYI did not hide the translation of drama, it disturb me so much.
The acting is good, but lack impact in the beginning of the story. The middle part of story is interesting. But the end is so satisfying for me.
The actor and actress also have a good chemistry and vibes. This help the interactions of the lead become more interesting. The second lead also have a good story although she died before story end.
The other character also have some interesting story and interaction with the main lead.

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It's a very eventful drama. I was pleasantly surprised by its storyline. From the very beginning, it was a pleasure to watch, and I laughed at every moment. Towards the middle, the plot shifted from positive to dramatic, which was expected. There were so many intrigues and their resolutions, and so many people close to Wan Yin and Xiahou Dan who couldn't be protected. You get worried about everyone and look forward to watching the episodes every day.
The acting is outstanding! Cheng Lei and Chu Ran are definitely the strongest cast match! They both bring their characters to life in a delightful way, making the drama a pleasure to watch.
I highly recommend it to everyone!

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A Perfect Match Made in Drama Heaven – Ryan Cheng and Yu Ran Shine!

From the very first episode, I couldn't contain my excitement for "How Dare You!?"—and it absolutely delivered! Ryan Cheng and Yu Ran are simply perfect together. As someone who has watched many of their dramas individually, seeing them together here is everything I hoped for and more.

Ryan Cheng's eyes are incredibly expressive—truly versatile, shifting moods with such nuance that you feel every emotion alongside his character. Yu Ran matches him beat for beat, portraying her role with equal depth and authenticity. Their chemistry is magnetic and makes every scene they share worth savoring.

This drama had me counting down the minutes between episodes. Every moment was worth the wait. And the ending? It surprised me completely—in the best way! It wrapped up beautifully, though I'm now desperately hoping for a second season or perhaps a special episode showing where they end up in a different setting. I'm just not ready to let these characters go!

If you haven't watched "How Dare You!?" yet, do yourself a favor and start immediately. This is how you do a drama right!

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How are you? -Fine, Thank you and you?

On the occasion of completing 1 year with MDL😁, I am writing my first review.
(So, forgive me if I made any mistake.)

Since this was a transmigration drama, I didn’t get my hopes up. I just wanted to enjoy the chemistry between the leads, and they didn’t disappoint me.
I loved how the transitions unfolded in the story and the way each character was portrayed.

Cheng Lei truly portrayed his character exceptionally well. He is genuinely a king of expressions ..❤️ every subtle look and emotional shift felt convincing and powerful.

Wang Chu Ran - As expected our strong lady, sometimes I was getting vibe of Liu Mian Tang. 🫣
I will miss them both ...like how calm and casual they were with each other.

I discovered a whole new side of Hu Yi Xuan here as I hadn't watched any historical drama of her before.... but I think its time to watch.😅

Tang Xiao Tian - Truly nailed it...👌 At some point I actually started to hate him.

Also gonna miss Bei Shu and A Bai... looking forward to see more dramas of Cheng Hong Xin.....😋

OSTs 🎶 —Already added in Playlist ✅

Overall.... for me, this was one of the best transmigration dramas I’ve watched till now.

That’s it for now. I’ll stop here and work on improving my reviews over time. See you next time… bye~~! 👋

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Worth the wait..

Waited so long for this drama to come out.. and well I'm not disappointed 💜 the thing i loved about this drama was that the writer actually spent time on the characters.. they allowed you to like them.. love them or hate them with reason.. development wasnt rushed.. even the ending wasnt rushed like typical with cdramas.. story was chaotic and funny.. it kept my attention throughout the show.. if you're a Cheng Lei fan like me.. he does not disappoint in this.. his acting is always on point.. gorgeous and manly as ever 💜 This was a wonderful show to watch and I highly recommend it. Rewatch value? Yes I'd rewatch it again 💜

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Meu novo favorito!

Eu poderia me estender aqui dizendo o quanto eu amei profundamente a música, a cinematografia, que o figurino é maravilhoso etc, mas eu decidi fazer essa review pra falar do que senti emocialmente e tentar convencer você a assistir também.

O Xiahou Dan e a Yu WanYin são personagens especiais, é muito fácil se encantar por eles e foi por eles que maratonei 10 episódios em um dia só, mas além deles existem outros personagens incríveis nesse c-drama, personagens pelos quais me apaguei muito facilmente.
Antes de perceber, a jornada deles se tornou a minha e eu acredito que esse é o maior trunfo desse drama: a capacidade de nos fazer apaixonar por personagens fictícios, dentro e fora da tela, torcer por eles e sofrer por eles juntos aos protagonistas. Em vários momentos, senti como se eu fosse outra transmigradora da história, olhando de fora o desfecho de tudo.

Mesmo que o enredo possa ser um pouco confuso as vezes (eu pessoalmente me perdi bastante), ele é completamente envolvente ao decorrer do quanto mais você vai descobrindo sobre ele, vale muito a pena.

Vou sentir muita saudade dessa série. Quero muito reassistir no futuro, mesmo nunca tendo sido de rever nada antes. Só posso agradecer a todos os envolvidos por terem me tirado de uma ressaca enorme... depois de mais de um ano, finalmente terminei um drama de novo.

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