Entering the Cage (2025)

How a canary planned her escape from vicious "owner"

I am in Huang Bo phase because I am preparing a reddit post on his dramas. This drama has been in my 'Plan to watch' list since I discovered Huang Bo early this year. Wow, I am in disbelief. Despite the toxicity, I enjoyed this drama for the beautiful shots & amazing performances.

What I liked:
1. FL characterisation - OMG, she was a canary to a possessive lover. I loved her for fighting for freedom and never giving up. Such a beautiful but tragic backstory.
2. Acting - This is my second drama with Huang Yun Yun as FL and wow, what an impressive performance. She was able to showcase different facial expressions. Huang Bo played a convincing psychopath that I was so concerned for FL's wellbeing. Huang Bo and Huang Yun Yun had amazing chemistry despite their characters being in predator-prey relationship.
3. Ending - It's a brilliant idea to do something different and related to the poster.
4. Styling - Huang Yun Yun was elegant when she wore dresses - my favourite is the light blush dress. I also loved her all black ensemble she wore when she confronted ML for the final time.
5. Length - This drama is under 100 minutes, which is good because I couldn't take anymore abuse.
6. Editing - Beautifully shot scenes e.g. dancing scenes & forced intimacy scenes.
7. Supporting characters - Different characters added value to this drama: Yang Xue, FL's male friend, ML's staff.

What I disliked:
1. ML characterisation - In this drama, the ML is the villain and he is the most vile partner ever. He was possessive, conniving and insecure. It's unbelievable that he did those things to make sure FL stayed with him.
2. Romance - Toxic love.

Favourite scene
The ending

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It feels like watching Black Swan

I watch this because I've been binge ofHuang Yunyun drama and expect her sweet drama with Huang Bo and i was completely wrong. This is dark suspense drama. Huang Bo is really nailed as psychopath Male Lead and yeah he was scary in here. Huang Yunyun really nailed as FL who want to free herself from ML grip with little touch of her delicate dance. The duration for this drama are sufficient. My little hear cannot take it the intense feeling when ML wants to get FL again.

This drama has a really novel theme and giving Black Swan vibe. Everyone except for SML character is very intelligent. The girls helping girls is really touching! Love is not confinement, not jealousy, not a cage. Loving her is not letting her slowly dim, loving her is giving her freedom and letting her pursue her dreams! The plot is very tight! The actors, screenwriter, director, costumes and props are all great! Good heavens, the whole cast is good-looking! The final dance in the cage is really meaningful and mesmerizing.

Recommended to watch for Suspense enjoyer.

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