Disappointment
So this was a very weak drama. The plot was very poor, almost boring and I had to reshoot some scenes.I more or less only watched because of the main couple, whom I love, they have absolutely great chemistry between them and I have to mention that unfortunately in this drama their chemistry was completely unused! Kissing scenes? They gave us almost nothing! Two or three kisses and that's it? No smoochies?
I'm disappointed that both the potential for time travel and the chemistry between the main couple were not used!
And the ending? I can't even remember if I've ever seen a worse ending.
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This One Had Me Hooked… Then Left Me With Thoughts I Can’t Shake
I just finished Once More Love in 1995 and I’m sitting here with so many feelings. This drama pulled me in fast with its emotional premise, and for the most part, I was fully along for the ride.The whole time-travel storyline? Instantly intriguing. Watching Man Ying go back to try and save her mother from a tragic fate gave the drama a strong emotional core right from the start. There’s something about second chances and rewriting the past that always hits, and this one definitely had its moments.
But let’s talk about what really worked for me first, because the leads? I loved them.
Their chemistry felt so natural and easy, like they didn’t have to try at all. And honestly, it makes sense since this is (what feels like) their fourth drama together. You can tell they’re comfortable with each other, and that familiarity translates so well on screen. The little moments, the looks, the banter… it all just clicked.
Now… Man Ying.
I wanted to be fully on her side, I really did. Her motivation made sense, she’s trying to protect her mother and give her a better life. But at times, she felt a little too controlling, which kind of contradicted her whole goal of wanting her mother to be free and make better choices. It created this push-pull feeling where I understood her, but also found myself frustrated with her decisions.
To the drama’s credit, it does address this. It takes a while, but once Man Ying starts to realize what she’s been doing, you can see that shift happen. By the later episodes, she does redeem herself, and that growth felt important, even if I wish it came a bit sooner.
And then… the ending.
I won’t spoil anything, but I’ll just say this: I wasn’t fully satisfied. It felt a little unclear, like it didn’t quite land the way it could have. With a story this emotional and layered, I really wanted a more defined, fulfilling conclusion. It wasn’t bad, just… not as strong or as clear as I hoped.
My Ratings:
Story — 7.5/10
The time-travel premise is engaging and emotionally driven, but some character choices create moments of frustration. It keeps you invested, even if it doesn’t always fully deliver on its potential.
Acting — 8.5/10
The leads bring a lot of authenticity to their roles, especially in emotional scenes. Their experience together really elevates the performances.
Lead’s Chemistry — 9/10
This is where the drama shines. Their natural connection and comfort with each other make every interaction feel genuine and easy to watch.
OST — 7.5/10
The soundtrack fits the emotional tone well and enhances key scenes. It’s solid and consistent, even if not particularly standout.
Overall Vibe — 8/10
Emotional, engaging, and easy to get pulled into, with just enough drama to keep things interesting. It’s the kind of show that keeps you watching, even when you’re questioning certain choices.
Final Thoughts:
Once More Love in 1995 gave me the chemistry I wanted and a story that kept me invested, but also left me wishing for a bit more clarity and balance, especially toward the end.
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If you can even then you shouldn't watch it.
The story revolves around Zhuang Man Ying, an orphaned heiress who is sent back in time to reset her mother's life trajectory. She aims to undo all the wrongs done to her mother and help her lead a happy life. In comes her adoptive uncle Qin Mo, who looks uncannily handsome in the 90's. Made me wish I had an adoptive uncle or two to make life just more complicated. Said uncle is rude and harsh in the present but was the love of her life in the 90's.What worked: The lead who looked gorgeous, it is their pairing that initially drew me to this drama.
What was wrong: Everything.
Let me clarify what was bad, the story line, even if one searched with CIA approved thermal heat binoculars one wouldn't be able to find it. The writer must be on some sort of kool aid when they decided to hash this haphazard regurgitated garbage. The production team then decided it wasn't enough that the story sucked so bad they topped it off with an equally low budget and appalling direction. Dai and Chen have proved their worth in far better productions and do not need to do such crappy dramas.
The misuse of a perfectly awesome genre, a perfect pairing and a dearth of proper kisses killed the drama for me. Extremely disappointed, please watch when the world is about to go off the map of the universe.
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Petition to give Dai Gao Zheng better scripts
Dai Gao Zheng may be hot, but not even this made this show more bearable ~ he deserves so much better. I understand nothing, the ending is bad, there are a lot os loose ends, and the romance is sooo weak. The main plot wasn’t well developed and it became very confusing. The romance was really slow and all of the sudden they rushed everything so in the end it looked forced to me. I’ve seen other shows with this couple and they could do much better, that’s for sure. In the end, it wasn’t worth it for me.Was this review helpful to you?
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Assisti Novo amor em 1995 e preciso dizer: esse casal simplesmente NÃO ERRA!
Já é o quinto (ou sexto 😅) drama que vejo com esses dois protagonistas e, sinceramente, a química deles é absurda. É aquele tipo de casal que você acredita em qualquer história só pela forma como eles se olham.No começo, eu confesso que fiquei meio assustada e até confusa… não entendi direito o grau de parentesco dele com ela, e já de cara mostram que ele tinha um certo interesse nela, sendo que ele criou ela. Isso me deixou meio desconfortável no início.
Mas quando ela volta no passado, tudo muda. Os dois passam a ter praticamente a mesma idade (ou no máximo 1 ou 2 anos de diferença), e aí o desenvolvimento do romance começa a fazer mais sentido. A conexão deles vai crescendo de um jeito natural e envolvente.
Quando ela sofre o mesmo acidente e volta pro futuro, achei a decisão dele LINDA. Ele foi extremamente maduro em não se envolver romanticamente com ela naquela situação. Mesmo com sentimentos, ele escolheu fazer o certo, e isso me ganhou muito.
Sinceramente, eu já tinha aceitado o final mesmo sem eles ficarem juntos, até porque não faria sentido com ele tendo mais de 50 anos e ela ainda jovem.
MAS… o ultimo segundo me surpreendeu MUITO.
Quando ele “volta” e dá a entender que dessa vez tudo recomeçou de outra forma (como se ele também tivesse passado por esse ciclo), aí sim tudo fez sentido. Foi a melhor parte pra mim e elevou completamente a experiência.
No fim das contas, valeu muito a pena. Um drama que começou estranho, mas terminou de um jeito surpreendente e marcante 🥹
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