K-Drama 
Below expectations but has potential
I understand what people are saying about the directing being bad, and honestly I agree with them. The camera angles, shots and lighting give short drama vibes and the music becomes randomly dramatic at times. Also, the lines are so funny, and not in a good way. However, the plot shows potential and the acting is okay. Also, the face cards are beyond a doubt excellent. If you can get over the use of AI, cheap, amateurish editing and cringey script I think it has potential and may be worth a watch.Honestly, I had very high hopes for this drama because of the promoting and marketing and the lead actors, but although it is far below my expectations, I wouldn't say its as horrible as some people are making it out to be.
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To be very honest, it is okayish❗
I really wanted to love this drama because the premise and cast had so much potential, but something just doesn't click. The problem isn't the actors. It's the way the emotions are presented. Instead of letting the performances breathe, the direction and background score keep pushing every emotional moment, making scenes feel less genuine than they could have been. In 2026, I expected a production that trusted its audience enough to let the acting speak for itself.If anyone wants to see how a Republican era romance should be done, watch The City of Streamer on YouTube. It still sets the standard for me. The chemistry between the leads is effortless, the kisses are unforgettable, and the angst is so well written that every emotional moment lands without feeling forced. The female lead is clever, strategic, and independent. She solves her own problems instead of waiting for the male lead to rescue her, which makes the romance even more satisfying. Every emotion feels earned, which is why it's still a 10/10 in my eyes.
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i reached eps 25 by skipping hoping something good will happen lol
i watched this coz it was Wan churan and ZLH althoug i dont like his acting but yah he is one of the trending actors coz of pursuit of jade and i wanna know the chemistry between churan and him and if there is improvement in his acting but still nothing, i know why because he hasnt found his best angle yet lol. before he is expressing but the face is becoming ugly not good in the camera i saw that in i forgot the title with bailu and also in my journey to you. now he became expressionless in pursuit of jade and he lost weight not good acting but not ugly facial expression plus the story of POJ is really so good he is lucky to have it and be the partner of Tian Xie Wei who really brought soooo high rating coz her acting is superb. ok where am i now. lol back to overdo. it is really and overdo hahah. bad story line, bad acting of ML, churan's acting is good but i also dont like her character. like how dare her character chose to stay away from him as if she is better than him lol. she is also kills people for revenge and its always ML saving her ass. and she dare to keep his child away from him.Was this review helpful to you?
A Missed Opportunity Despite a Promising Cast
I had been looking forward to Overdo for months, mainly because of Zhang Linghe.The trailers, cast and the fact that it was promoted as an S+ production set my expectations very high. Unfortunately, I ended up dropping it after Episode 6.The biggest issue for me wasn’t the actors..it was the execution. Zhang Linghe and Wang Churan delivered convincing performances with the material they were given, but even talented actors can’t fully compensate for weak storytelling.The pacing felt inconsistent, with emotional moments that didn’t have enough buildup to make them truly impactful. Several scenes seemed rushed, making it difficult to become emotionally invested in the characters or their relationship. While the drama looked visually appealing, the editing and overall direction often made it feel less polished than I expected from a production with such a large budget.The supporting cast also had potential, but many characters weren’t given enough depth to leave a lasting impression. Instead of building suspense and emotional tension naturally, the story often moved from one event to another without allowing important moments to breathe.I understand that many viewers enjoyed the drama and that’s perfectly valid.This review simply reflects my personal experience. Criticizing the writing, pacing and production isn’t the same as criticizing the actors. I genuinely believe the cast deserved a stronger script and better execution.In the end, Overdo wasn’t a terrible drama,it just didn’t live up to the expectations created by its cast, budget and pre-release hype. I had hoped for something unforgettable, but unfortunately, it wasn’t able to keep me engaged.Was this review helpful to you?
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ALL HYPE. Sorry.
With over 12 million reservations, this was one of the most anticipated dramas of 2026. Unfortunately, it turned out to be all hype and a huge disappointment.We didn’t wait this long just to watch AI-generated-looking effects, poor editing with those unnecessary zoom-ins and zoom-outs, and acting that was surprisingly disappointing from two talented actors. They both felt stiff and lacked emotion.
If I wanted to watch an AI-generated drama, I could just watch a short drama — at least those usually have better acting and more creative editing.
The biggest question is: where did the budget go? Did it all go into the actors’ makeup and costumes? Because the production quality definitely didn’t match the expectations.
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Lack of chemistry, bad script, terrible ending
This will be one of my short reviews. I realize that it's a waste of time to try to give all the reasons I didn't like something, so I prefer to focus on what I like and write long reviews for the dramas I loved. So from now on anything that gets less than a 7 gets a short review.There was no chemistry between the leads. I was never invested in their story because although both tried hard it never clicked. The FL is a good actress maybe but these roles don't suit her? I don't know. To be honest I didn't love her in the Fireworks rom com either. The ML did a quite good job, but still something was lacking.
To sum it up, this was too sad, too choppy, too dramatic and there was no payoff. The ending was terrible. When directors or writers think they get artistic using an open ending they make me mad as a reader or a viewer. Very few scripts can support an open ending and here it was a stupid decision to leave things open.
Anyway, there were too many awful characters and two many stupid lines to care.
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I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Only the actors' names are big. I liked the lead actor in his previous drama, but here it's pure comedy—and not in a good way.
The story is one cliché after another. Visually, it looks like it was shot in a rush and on a low budget.
It is the 15-minute web dramas.
Some of them are even better.
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CAPEK
Beres 33 eps beneran nangis soalnya capekkk banget secapek itu ngikutin perjalanan hidup mereka berdua ini anjirrr kekk abwjebfiebdifb tlonggggggbtw buat eksekusinya, diawal jujur aja emang jelek banget. Kayak sinetron, cgi jelek musik kayak drama mainan lah padahal ceritanya sebagus itu sekompleks itu anjirrr. CAPEK pokonya capek. Mulai better di tengah tengah like eps 10 lah, editannya udh gak se lebay yang awal awal, cuma kadang masih ada editan yang miss atau kek keliatan banget ai nya gituu.
churan sm linghe gausah diraguin sih mereka all out banget disini, pemain pemain lainnya juga oke banget. OH paling yang agak disayangkan lagi dubbingnya ya kerasa banget bedanya, gak pas wkwkwk.
okelah 8/10 tapi untuk rewatch its a BIG NO
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Total abomination!
It's horrible oh my god it's disgusting when you watch it and you see only wang churan is even trying to do anything to save this abomination only she's the who trying to act. Horrible screenwriting, horrible cuts, horrible visual effects, horrible acting it's disgusting. I'm pretty sure that they stole this story from multiple short dramas but the fact is that even those small short dramas which most probably have half the fraction of budget are probably better than this abomination.Was this review helpful to you?
A DISASTER IN THE FORM OF A DRAMA
Cheap Trash in Luxury Packaging: You Get What You Paid ForHonestly, what a massive waste of time. How is it possible for two streaming giants to deliver such a weak, lifeless project? It’s high time the industry learned that visual beauty and a multi-million dollar budget can’t save a bad script.
Having attractive actors, flawless costumes, and a luxurious aesthetic is completely useless if the story is empty. These days, there are low-budget mini-dramas with storylines and performances light-years ahead of this disaster.
iQIYI selling this work as a "huge success" is a joke—if the numbers are high, it’s purely thanks to blind devotion from fanbases trying to protect their idols' image, not because of the drama's quality. And don't even try to claim the public is complaining out of grudge or because they "haven't gotten over [POJ]." The reality is simple: the drama is terrible strictly on its own merits.
Amateurish Direction and Post-Production: The direction is awful, the background music is wildly over-the-top—trying to force emotion where there is none—and the special effects have absolutely nothing "special" about them.
Cast on Autopilot: Zhang Linghe delivers a completely expressionless performance, while Wang Churan seems more concerned with posing for the camera and looking pretty than actually conveying real emotion. She is stunning, but as an actress, she leaves a whole lot to be desired.
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NOT WORTH THE WATCH
Yeah for an S+ double platform drama this is pure shit from the butt. I feel sorry for Wang Churan and Zhang Linghe. The directing, cinematography, CGI, dialogue, and background music is so awful it's literally unbearable to watch. The acting and chemistry did not translate well on camera at all. I thought Linghe's acting got better but turns out it was Pursuit of Jade's director who made him look good. For a highly anticipated work, Overdo was a total let down that it's actually become a joke. Yijun should never direct again, too bad he's currently working on Chen Zheyuan and Wang Churan's next drama.. save your time and go watch something else. This is truly awful it's giving Chinese makjang meets low budget short drama with all the toxic male lead clichés. DROPPED!Was this review helpful to you?
Worst directing with that excellent cast
It's the only drama made me headache with the first shot of the first episode...I don't know what is the reason for this kind of worst making ?
The setup of the "switched at birth" plot and the tragedy that falls upon Ren Susu's family felt incredibly rushed. I felt they were being force-fed traumatic backstory at 2x speed without being given the time to emotionally connect with the teenage versions of the characters.
The camerawork in the pilot episode was "weird" and shaky. In an attempt to make the Republican-era setting look dynamic, the camera panned and moved too aggressively, making me feel dizzy.
*Low-Budget Lighting and Filters
*Bland Pacing
*Choppy Editing
*Unsympathetic Character Trope
Director and the Production/Post-Production Team for terrible editing, cheap aesthetics, AI usage, and failing to deliver a cinematic experience worthy of the actors' star power.
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