A Date with the Future

A wonderful and fun story

I first have to thank the Producer, Writers and Directors for put together a wonderful, joyful and fun storyline. For once they don't have the ML portraying a rich, arrogant, demeaing, get your face, yanking a woman around person. They also didn't have the FL portraying a poor, need a man to help her, mumbling, yank me around, subservient, weak minded person. Most of that you see in most Chinese Romance dramas

I am really enjoying this Drama. It has highes and lowes, funny parts and seriuos. Chemistry among the cast is through the roof good. The interaction between the ML and FL looks natural and not creepy.The music suits the occassion and the ballards are great. If you watch this drama, you'll find out that there isn't a relationship in this drma that doesn't fit. You really don't have a bad guy in this drama. The fire fighting action scenes where hairs raising. There was a part in this drama that was heartbreaking, and you will feel it to your soul.

It's nice to know that big citites are the same all over the world: Too many people, too manny cars, bad air and traffic jams.

If you do not watch this drama, you'll be missing out. This is the way love, romance dramas should be made. No-one is demeaning anyone, no weak minded females and no demeaning males.

I recommend this drama and I will watch it again.

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One Time Watch for me

A Date with the Future
36 episodes
2023

SPOILER FREE

Over all I am glad I watched it. I wouldn't rewatch it though or fully recommend this show.

If you like this type of stories I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Chinese drama You Are My Hero.

As always here are some personal PROS & CONS about this show.



PROS:
◇The rescue scenes and trainings.
◇Having multiple couples to follow.
◇The OST was sweet
◇The dogs

CONS:
◇The Meolodrama tropes that were really random at times and felt super forced.
◇The pacing was a little off at times.
◇Could have been cut down to 25 episodes and still felt like a complete show.
◇The lack of boundaries in each pair. I understand it's a work of fiction but some of things the characters did :(
Stalking level.
◇The message was a little forced and I didn't love how they delivered it.

Rewatch? No

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A love story about determined people. Hehe.... Let me explained...

Xu Lai (XL) meet jin Shi Chuan (SC) 10 years ago in the earthquake, SC save XL from the rumble & that make XL fall for him & want to make SC become her partner (boyfriend/husband). 10 years apart doesn't shake XL feeling for SC & when she meet him again she just wanna get closer & get to know SC. And the love journey begin....

What I like:
+ What a cute William Chan... Haha... Although he is a stiff & at the beginning have no expression, or you could say typical cold ML. But in here we can see he's dancing.... OMG I can't believe my eyes when I see him and all the other fireman dance for the kindergarten Kids, some kind of work day on the kindergarten I think... And after that we can stil see him & all other fireman dancing through the drama. Haha...
+ The good chemistry between William Chan & Zhang Ruo Nan. They're just so cute together
+ team work & friendship in the fire department.... Love to see the friendship in the group of fireman
+ The good second couple, Lu Fang Qi & Zang Qiu. Although feels a little bit rushed & pushed. But I still like this couple...

What minus:
- SC kinda crazy man that willing to do anything for his teammate. I mean I know he kinda traumatized when his captain died in the fire in the attempt to save him, and since then he determined to save anyone from his team. But when you want to take the dead body of your teammate from the fire building, that still very much blazing with fire & the leader even say you can't enter, that just stupidity scream out loud.
- As usual with c-drama, this drama also feel a little bit stretched. I don't think they need 36 ep long to wrap the whole drama. Because of that they kinda push everything, important or not, into the show. Like the fire accident with SC saving his teammate, I don't think that necessary need to be in the drama.

Overall this good, funny & loving drama that u can watch

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Very Disappointing

A Date with the Future

William Chan - Jin Shi Chuan
Zhang Ruonan - Xu Lai

Summary: This drama was honestly pretty disappointing for me. I started it with high hopes because I really liked Fireworks of My Heart but this drama just did not equal my expectations. There were barely any action scenes where we got to see the firefighters working, it was a lot of just fluff that made the drama kind of boring. Although the love story is idealistic and meant to be, sometimes, this drama was a little too dramatic as in these events would never happen in real life. I also don’t think the actors had much chemistry even though they may be great individual actors. I don’t know, I was more invested in the second ML, the second couple, and the third couple. That’s the reason why I finished watching. But, it wasn’t bad. It was just boring to me, too long, and didn’t hold much emotional depth or meaning. The only reason why this drama is getting as high as a 6.5/10 is becuase of the family that they created. I loved the bond with the firefighters, Jin Shi Chuan, Xu Lai, and Zang Qiu. When all of the firefighters decided to stay and help evacuate Jin Shi Chuan, that part made me a little emotional. I was so sad when the second ML Huo Yanzhong let go of Xu Lai, but I’m glad that he’s still saying as her friend. I also have to admit that I did cry when Liu Xu’s farewell party happened and Jin Shi Chuan was giving his speech and Liu Xu had that tear run down his cheek. Not only that, but all the firefighters saluting him and him and Zhang Yang’s bond. This is what saved this drama from being a dumpster fire for me, is this family. HOLY. WHY THE HECK DID THIS DRAMA BREAK ME WITH LIKE 4 EPISODES LEFT? I had a feeling something bad was going to happen. Why did it have to be Liu Xu bro? He was one of the most genuine people on the show. Not only that, but the screenwriters really made a mistake with their storylines. After Liu Xu died like that, I’m sorry, but I have no care left to care even the slightest about what happens to Jin Shi Chuan. I don’t really care that he’s not waking up for now because at least he’s alive. Disabilities are better than being lost in that fire. Don’t even get me started on Zhang Yang bro. I feel so bad for him, Liu Xu was his guy and Liu Xu sacrificed his life to save Zhang Yang’s. His last day on the job too…like what is with this? Xu Lai is really annoying me in these last couple episodes. How dare she come up to Zhang Yang saying that “everyone is hurting the same” (when they clearly aren’t) and that life and work must go on. Zhang Yang lost his mentor, his friend, the person he went to for everything, so how dare Xu Lai say that like she knows what it’s like. She’s not apart of the firefighter team, so she has no clue. Him losing Liu Xu was like Xu Lai losing a parent and I know for sure that she would be crying and not coming out, let alone if her parents sacrified themselves for her. She has no right. I’m so frustrated with her. everything for her revolves around Jin Shi Chuan and it is really pissing me off. Like there’s so many other people in this world, Jin Shi Chuan is not the only person. Every sentence that comes out of her mouth is “Jin Shi Chuan”. I think this is the first time that a FL has annoyed me this much. But, because of how much I love characters like Zhang Yang, Liu Xu, Lu Fangqi, Zang Qiu, this drama is still getting a 6.5/10 for me or else it would get much lower. I’m not even kidding, without those characters, I would be at like a 3.5/4.

Before even starting this drama, I wanted to say that I am super excited to watch this one. I have been in the need of some action in modern dramas lately. Don’t get me wrong, I love like youth dramas and sometimes workplace/business modern dramas, but they can get boring and repetitive. The last time I watched a police/military/firefighter drama was “Fireworks of My Heart” and I loved that one. So, I’m super excited to be finally watching another one…I just crave that action and protectiveness that I know the ML is going to have.

Yup, episode 1 done and I’m already hooked and loving this premise. I’m seeing a little bit of an enemies-to-lovers slow-burn type of thing where Jin Shi Chuan thought that Xu Lai was the one that published that criticizing firefighter news story, when in fact, it was caused by Xu Lai’s workplace drama and she was framed. I also love the parallels that are made between Jin Shi Chuan saving Xu Lai 10 years before and saving her in the present, with her running behind the truck and the tugging of his jacket. I ALSO LOVE THE DOG OMG. I love the name “ping an” because it translates to like safe and sound in Chinese and reminds me of how Jin Shi Chuan has made Xu Lai feel safe and sound more than 1 time and I don’t doubt there are going to be more. I have a little theory that “ping an” is the same dog that found Xu Lai 10 years back that Jin Shi Chuan used. I only say that because when Xu Lai put that picture on her desktop, the dog went crazy. So, I’m really hoping it’s the same dog because that would just be plain fate. After watching a bit more, I’m so much more confident that “ping an” is the same dog. He also got excited over Jin Shi Chuan’s shirt that Xu Lai borrowed. (Aw, I was wrong… Jin Shi Chuan’s dog passed away while on a mission, that would’ve been a really cool connection of fate though) I HAVE TO SAY: I LOVE PING AN. HE IS THE CUTEST DOG EVER AND THE MOST LOYAL AND WELL-BEHAVING DOG. Them 3 sitting together is like a happy family.

I’ve been loving the dedication from Xu Lai, following the firefighters everywhere and always being brave in order to get the footage she needs to paint them in a bright light. I also really liked the part where you can start to see Jin Shi Chuan’s care for the world in general, no matter who it is. Him giving Xu Lai the wasp sting medicine and thanking her for help with catching the chickens shows how he is a decent man with morals at the end of the day, no matter how cold he seems to appear. I also think the other firefighters are starting to warm up to her too, so I’m just waiting for that day where she ends up building a community at the fire station.

Wow, this slowburn is not moving as slow as I thought. Episode 3 and Jin Shi Chuan is already starting to warm up to Xu Lai asking why she didn’t contact him when she was in trouble during the exposure of the chemical warehouse factory place. Not only that, but he took multiple hits for Xu Lai and made sure she didn’t get hurt by the attackers.

Wow, episode 5 is definitely very very dramatic in terms of plot. I didn’t think that this drama would set up this dramatic of a scene so early on. Jin Shi Chuan was literally about to die until Xu Lai came in the scene, ran in the fire, and put the oxygen mask over her. Although, I thought this scene was very well done as I could clearly tell that Jin Shi Chuan’s only motivation to keep going was Xu Lai’s face and his natural protection over her to get her out of that fire. Then, he instantly put the mask back over her. I love when Jin Shi Chuan shields Xu Lai’s body using his own. He did it so many times during the fire to make sure any debris, glass, smoke, heat, or even that man’s punch wouldn’t hurt her. No matter what he says, he truly does care for her. I also love that by episode 5, Xu Lai already has the other firemen’s support with her pursuit of Jin Shi Chuan.

Man, I’ve really got to give it to Xu Lai. I think that everyone should try to be as brave as she is. She literally told Jin Shi Chuan she loved him endlessly and unbreakingly in the 6th episode of this drama. Not only that, but I think her whole speech and conversation with Jin Shi Chuan over dinner where he told her that he’s emotionally unavailable and she decided to respect that decision but also let him know that she wasn’t giving up is one of the most brave actions a FL can take. Getting rejected over and over, but still deciding to not lose her dedication to him is really really challenging for a female to do. But, Xu Lai telling him “You are worth it.” and then kissing him was the biggest turn of events I could’ve thought to happen. I’m excited to see this next segment of Xu Lai working as the search and rescue dog trainer and working hand-in-hand with the firefighters. Aw…now that Jin Shi Chuan knows of Xu Lai’s fear of thunderstorms, rain, and dark places, he made sure that she was ok when being stuck in the rain. Not only that, but the scene where she came down in just pajamas and he ordered the other firefighters not to look and then put his jacket around her, that scene was rlly rlly cute. And then when she pulled him even closer, I couldn’t really believe it. Aw, when Xu Lai and Jin Shi Chuan were on a mission in the rain together to look for the dogs, he ended up covering her ears to block out the sound of the thunder.


Ok, I do have to say though: as these episodes are going on (I’m on episode 12), the drama is getting a little bit boring. I need that tension, angst, yearning, and almost slowburn. Jin Shi Chuan and Xu Lai got together so early and their relationship has been smooth sailing basically so far, so I’m missing some of that depth and emotion in this drama. We’ll see if it gets better, but right now, I don’t know why this drama has 24 more episodes to go when they’re basically happy and dating already.

There are still some parts that get me pretty touched though. When Xu Lai met Jin Shi Chuan’s grandfather for the first time and they ended up playing the same song on the piano, I was really touched. Then, finding out that Jin Shi Chuan’s late mother was Xu Lai’s piano teacher, their connection just got that much deeper. I have to say though, I don’t think they did the best job of acting out playing the piano. I can clearly tell they aren’t the ones playing, but I also play the piano myself so I could be looking at it more specifically than others.

Um…not good news that I’m reporting while I’m watching episode 16. I’m getting second lead syndrome. It may be because I find Ci Sha more attractive and his persona in the show more protective, so it could be personal bias. But, when Huo saved Xu Lai from that group by coming and punched Sun Lei for touching Xu Lai, I started getting major second lead syndrome. “Xu Lai is my bottom line.” When Huo said that to Sun Lei, it gave me a really protective nature and feeling that I felt. I know Jin Shi Chuan is literally in the hospital from trying to protect Xu Lai, but idk what it is…I just can’t connect to these characters. Another thing that’s making me have second lead syndrome is that Jin Shi Chuan is very immature in my opinion when it comes to relationships and communication. Whenever there’s a small issue, he hides it from Xu Lai and just breaks off their communication. Huo Yanzong can hide his emotions in order to keep Xu Lai happy and think through it himself. Huo Yanzong is always considering Xu Lai, while Jin Shi Chuan has some issues figuring that out sometimes. Like with the whole recording and Huo Yanzong being put under fire, he reassured Xu Lai that he would handle it and told her not to worry even though she kind of got him in that situation. Huo Yanzong even got a whole fake gf to reassure Xu Lai and keep them as friends because he knows that Xu Lai was reserved about her rejection of his feelings. Huo Yanzong is able to communicate his communication, care, and love for Xu Lai in such a mature way that I can’t help but have some second lead syndrome. At the first sign of struggle, Jin Shi Chuan backed out, like is that really love? If you truly love someone, no matter what troubles you are experiencing, you work through them together, you don’t just abandon that true love. This is why I’m frustrated with Jin Shi Chuan’s outlook on this situation.

I am a full Huo Yanzong supporter as of episode 19. After that breakup scene in the rain, how could any man just let her stay out there? Yes, he was watching from the corner and called Huo Yanzong, but like, at least stay with her until he got there and then leave her. The fact that he was able to just watch her suffer like that. Also, Xu Lai is definitely better in my eyes than Jin Shi Chuan relationship wise, but sometimes, she’s too optimistic which can get annoying. If someone has told you multiple times they want to break up, there is no point losing your own self dignity for a man. I think that’s my biggest issue with her, it’s that she can disrespect herself for Jin Shi Chuan. I knew it was over for me when the part I got excited about was Huo Yanzhong showing up, princess carrying Xu Lai away. Huo Yanzong’s stare to Jin Shi Chuan was so possessive, warning him not to hurt her again, and he was soaking wet so he looked even more possessive. Ci Sha really does a great job of portraying his emotions.

On a more positive note, I love Zang Qiu’s character. She’s so strong and stands up for what she believes in as a person. She knows what she wants and doesn’t stand up for anything less. I also love Lu Fangqi as a character. He’s always there for Zang Qiu even if she appears to not accept it. When she broke down after the reunion and he held her while she remembered Fang Huai, I loved that scene. Even though Lu Fangqi was pursuing her, he respects Fang Huai a lot and tries not to overstep. I’m rooting for those two if anything. When he sent her the flowers even though he was allergic to pollen, I love how he said not to forget about Fang Huai if she can’t. All he wants is to make her happy and if she is happy when reminded of Fang Huai, he’s okay with that.

How dare Jin Shi Chuan even think about stopping treatment. Fang Huai lost his life for Jin Shi Chuan and now Jin Shi Chuan wants to give up. After all the doctors efforts and everyone’s support to get better, he wants to give up. Is he ok!? Also, he was the one who broke up with Xu Lai so “if life doesn’t have any meaning”, it’s his own fault. How dare he still hold her hand when she was unconscious. He broke up with her, so he no longer has the right. Bro, I’m so confused. How does he go from I want to give up to I need to try for Xu Lai. This back and forth is just so frustrating. Do you guys see the difference between Huo Yanzong and Jin Shi Chuan? Jin Shi Chuan has Xu Lai’s help but doesn’t want it. Huo Yanzong is in the hospital, severely injured too, went to save her, but hid this from her so she doesn’t worry. But, Huo Yanzong is going to give up because he realized that Jin Shi Chuan claims to love Xu Lai. Me personally though, I don’t like the way Jin Shi Chuan expressed his love, but that’s just me. One more thing that has annoyed me about this drama is how unrealistic it is. There’s no way that real fire scenes let anybody just run onto the scene. Even as a reporter, they always stay behind the tape for safety reasons. I don’t even know how many times Xu Lai has run onto the scene and even helped out some times. It’s just not realistic.

Bro Xu Lai is annoying me too. When Jin Shi Chuan was stuck under the rubble and Xu Lai forced the firefighters to let her go with them, I was thinking “What the heck are you going to do to help?” Her screaming and crying is not helping the situation. Moreso, she’s not trained for this, doesn’t have protective gear, and is adding one extra person that could be in danger or hurt. It just doesn’t make sense for her to be on the scene, it just makes everything worse. She’s getting on my nerves, like I know that you are worried, but what can you do by being there? She’s not a doctor or a firefighter, she’s just a reporter. There’s a reason why they don’t let family members in stuff like surgeries or across the yellow caution line in dangerous scenes. Family members just add extra unneeded emotions that make the situation worse than it already is.

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heartfelt show

one of the better firefighting shows i have seen. love love both leads with great acting. i thought it would be weird or less chemistry between them since the show portrayed their relationship with a significant age gap, but it actually turns out ok.
i enjoyed JSC character development when he is at work and also when is in love. i can tell he is really passionate about his job and also a very honest & humble guy. XL is a good combination with a guy like JSC and the chase was although cliche but fluffy and cute. i can recommend this if u are into non toxic, cute romance with a good mix of firefighting elements kinda drama!

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Finding Your Soul Mate

Amidst a tragic earthquake, a young firefighter (our ML) saves the life of a high schooler (our FL), who instantly falls for him. Ten years later she’s a determined reporter who’s not afraid to take risks in pursuit of the truth. When a major accident occurs, she’s again brought face-to-face with the ML as he rescues her once more. Will she be as successful in her pursuit of him as she is in her career or will he eventually push her away with his constant rejections?

I adored the Leads & the connection they shared as they interacted. They were so adorable, imho. Both genuinely good people - honest, loyal, & true. They had a difficult journey with lots of obstacles, but they both proved their devotion to each other. And even though they breakup (which I always hate & see no need for), they both grew during that time which allowed them to be even more committed to one another upon reconciling. They definitely deserved their hard-earned HEA. 🫶🏻

I appreciated how much they trusted each other, too, because the SML could’ve caused some serious issues otherwise. He was one of the MOST annoying & delulu characters I’ve seen in a while. So toxic & immature. I do NOT understand how a person can claim to love someone but then pull the kinds of tricks he did to manipulate the FL, who only ever considered him a friend. He was so bad for her!! I liked how she handled him once she knew what was happening, though I think she “forgave” too quickly. And the ML was also super mature about the whole situation, thank goodness.

Also, side note: I’m very glad they reconciled quickly so the majority of the show is them together. 🫶🏻

So apart from my extreme annoyance with that toxic character, I really liked this story & would recommend it to those who are a fan of the genre. It’s nothing new or life-changing, but it’s an enjoyable show to watch.


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The things I always want to know 😏😉…
- First(real)Kiss : eps.6&10 💋
- Together : ep.13 👩🏻‍❤️‍👨🏻
- BreakUp: ep.18 💔
- BackTogether : ep.21 ❤️‍🩹

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She fell in love at first sight and he did not know what to do with it. . . . at first.

A Date With The Future is a Chinese Drama involving the interaction of First Responders with the public. The First Responders are Firemen. My profession is considered a First Responder. While not a Firemen, I found much attention being paid to minute details, showing how First Responders save the lives of people they rescue. Secondly, and once again, Chinese dramas are charming me with their precision of movement, especially when the story is about Military-like occupations, such as Firemen in their calls for lineup.

In some dramas I just really love the couple, like in the Korean drama Twenty Five Twenty One. I adore this couple in ‘A Date With The Future’. Since this First Responder genre drama came out the same year as the Chinese drama Fireworks of My Heart (2023), this drama (A Date With The Future 2023) will be compared to that exhilarating fast paced drama with lots of action. ‘A Date With The Future’ is a no frills drama, but oddly enough, it works for me in this story rich more so in character studies than action. The concentration of the story is more on the love story rather than the action. I love the characters of the lead male and female. She has been crushing on this older man since this Firefighter saved her life in a devastating earthquake when she was a teenager. Now that she is old enough after ten years, she doggedly pursues the man she fell in love with at first sight ten years ago. He stays away from this female, who he thinks is weird, because she is pursuing him non-stop. Even though he is constantly making it clear that a relationship is a “no go”, she refuses to accept that answer. He has decided never to get married and to dedicate his life to his career. She had decided that she is going to make him love her. Throw in lots of dogs and training dogs for rescue and you have a simple, but impactful drama.

Most will be charmed by the courage of this young woman who just knows what she wants and is willing to do what is takes to get the love of her life and keep him safe. The stars of ‘A Date With The Future’ are C-Pop Artist/Actor William Chan (Swords of Legends) as Jin Shichuan and new comer, Actress Zhang Ruonan (The Glory of Youth) as Xu Lai.

‘A Date With the Future’ has the usual Band of Brothers.

Also, the signature of Chinese action dramas in particular is the cinematography, like this ladder rescue from a burning High-rise by Firemen.


Now, even with Chinese Dramas, there must be an umbrella scenes.

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A Story about Firefighting and Love Beautifully Done

The ML and FL connection and innocent chemistry was sweet. The tapestry of challenges that firefighters face as well as those connected to them was captured beautifully. In these dramas most viewers focus on the leads, but the writers were able to give a full experience of the ebb and flow of sacrifice and decisions that surround the lives of the cast. The OST was good for the theme of the show. The support cast and production did very well. This is my first time seeing something with William Chan. I love the dynamics of his character and look forward to his next works. Zhang Ruonan was very good as well. In parts you could see her age, but she will be one to watch moving forward. Definitely worth the watch.

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Excellent chemistry

You’ll never know when or where you’ll meet your future…. It could happen any moment… love this story a lot … when is meant to be is meant to be no matter the time of separation or place … true love .

The chemistry is excellent… started slow but it builds up very good. I enjoyed the whole cast, tho the actress was a little annoying but i think i blame her voice.. lol

It was a roller coaster of emotions, you will laugh, cry and be upset.

The ending was super cute and i loved their pj’s - his last line was just perfect.. - “Is time to make babies” .. 💞

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A pleasant series with talented actors but a somewhat worn and poorly constructed story

Interesting plot of a firefighter (William Chan, the ML) and journalist duo (Zhang Ruo Nan, the FL). He saved her from an earthquake 10 years earlier and she fell in love. During these 10 years, she did everything to get closer to him (she became a talented dog trainer, etc.). After a few adventures, they end up forming a couple but have to deal with all the twists / clichés of this type of series: an evil work rival, a Trash ML, best friend but love rival, accident, illness, various traumas.

PROS:
+ The 2 leads are endearing (although the fake kisses are a little too much), their mutual trust is a pleasure.
+ the FL2 (Dr. Zhang) is the most likeable, frank, honest character in this drama.
+ the very close-knit firefighters team, with solidarity, cohesion, friendship (all endearing characters).
+ the very cute dogs (congratulations to the IRL trainers)
+ the OSTs are well adapted
+ the action and rescue scenes are realistic with quality special effects.

CONS:
- Many inconsistencies in the story (the escape from the depressed FL for example) and unnecessary twists.
- I can't stand the Trash ML!!! This so-called best friend, stubborn even though he knows he doesn't stand a chance. Supposedly intelligent, shrewd businessman, but who is convinced that the FL will end up loving him at the end of the journey.
- the insertions of nationalist propaganda and to the glory of the fire soldiers, which end up giving an impression of brainwashing. A little bit, it's understandable in the context, but constantly and at inopportune times, it's too much!

=> Pleasant series, with very good actors, but which is not memorable due to a somewhat worn and poorly constructed story.
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Plot intéressant sur un duo pompier (William Chan en ML) et journaliste. (Zhang Ruo Nan en FL). Il l'a sauvée d'un tremblement de terre 10 ans + tôt et elle a eu le coup de foudre. Durant ces 10 ans, elle a tout fait pour se rapprocher de lui (dresseuse de chiens, etc.). Après quelques péripéties, ils finissent par former un couple mais doivent faire face à tous les twists / clichés de ce type de série : une evil rivale de travail sournoise, un Trash ML, meilleur ami mais rival amoureux, accident, maladie, traumas divers.
PROS :
+ Les 2 leads sont attachants (bien que les fake kisses soient un peu too much), leur confiance mutuelle fait plaisir.
+ la FL2 (Dr Zhang) est le personnage le plus sympathique, franc, honnête, de ce drama.
+ la team de pompiers très soudée, avec la solidarité, la cohésion, l'amitié (tous des personnages attachants).
+ les chiens très cute (bravo aux dresseurs)
+ les OST sont bien adaptés
+ les scènes d'action et de sauvetage sont réalistes avec des effets spéciaux de qualité;
CONS :
- Beaucoup d'incohérences dans l'histoire (fuite de la FL déprimée par exemple) et de twists inutiles.
- je ne supporte pas le Trash ML !!! Ce soi-disant meilleur ami, obstiné même s'il sait qu'il n'a aucune chance. Soit disant intelligent, homme d'affaires avisé, mais qui est persuadé que la FL finira par l'aimer au bout du bout.
- les insertions de propagande nationaliste et à la gloire des soldats du feu, qui finissent par donner une impression de lavage de cerveau. Un peu, ça se comprend dans le contexte, mais sans arrêt et à des moments inopportuns, c'est trop !

=> Série agréable, avec de très bons acteurs, mais qui n'est pas mémorable en raison d'une histoire un peu usée et mal construite.

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Begins Well but later turns into a Passive Watch

About this one I think people are indeed right about it... Up until episode 11 or 12, I was actively curious and enjoyed watching the show...I loved how FL is determined to court the ML, yet is very sensible about her life choices and self-respect and knows well where she should stand and when to stop, but soon it became a very passive watch, idk maybe coz the breakup trope and sacrificing for their benefit without letting them know and all is a bit annoying and I dont really have the time and patience to go through all that nonsense.... or more like I dont get any dopamine out of it so i kept skipping 5 sec 5 secs and finished the show quickly...Around the middle of the show there are major accident scenes and indeed very life risking situations but surprisingly no one is injured...It almost felt like they are invincible humans even if dipped in and out of molten Lava, the FL's mother as others said i didnt find her as annoying, towards the end I think they wanted to re-emphasize on the points like how a Fire Brigade and Medical staff and all others on the frontline are dedicated to duty but still not satisfying enough for me.....neither the Main couple gave me butterflies nor the second couple... the only couple I had hopes for was Huo Yan Zong and Yu shi shi, i loved their dynamics and would love to watch a show with a similar CP but the ending they had didnt satisfy me.... Either way i finished the show and gave it a 7/10 coz its quality is good, acting is decent and for beginner Cdrama watchers it qualifies as a decent pick. Not the best but not the worst either.

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