Blow Up!

microdrama that deserves to blow up

‒Short Review‒

I was planning on boycotting microdramas forever, but curiosity got the best of me. Saw Jackie Li and figured I might be in for some laughs. I was not disappointed with the comedy. Moreover, the writing, plot twists, acting, and production was excellent. Frankly there's more plot and originality in this show than many derivative idol dramas. And the total runtime is less than a single episode of these shows.

The challenge for intl viewers is finding where to stream and the subs. If you do find it, you'll be in for a treat.

As a side note on the industry, I really hope the mini and microdramas can segment more so that indie, arthouse shows like this can be produced. It would help further diversify the industry in China and offer more opportunities for talented actors and directors, or passionate entrants to hone their craft.

--Category Ratings--

- Overall - 8
- Plot - 8
- Theme / Concept / Impact - 8.5
- Acting - 8.5
- Visuals - 8
- Audio / Music - 8
- Rewatch - 8
- Cultural/Topical Accessibility - 8.5
- Subtitle quality - ??

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