The Love of a Fool (2025)

Well written mystery drama with spectacular performances & beautiful cinematography

I am a Huang Bo fangirl. I was ecstatic to see this drama cast list a few weeks ago because I love Zhao Xi Xi's acting while Ma Xiao Yu's acting is growing on me. Thank you to Jwells for sharing the links. I just completed the drama and wow, wow, wow I am thoroughly impressed.

What I liked:
1. Writing - Amazing screenplay that kept me guessing throughout the series. At first I thought this could be a soul swap drama but nope, I was wrong. The drama made me ponder the conflicts that exist in this drama's third act.
2. Acting - Wow, spectacular acting by Zhao Xi Xi, Ma Xiao Yu, Huang Bo and the actress who played mother to both brothers. They were immersed in their roles. I giggled a bit during the drama because Huang Bo essentially played a Sleeping Beauty. I was delighted we still got to see Huang Bo's performances after the tragedy happened.
3. Dynamics - I loved that this drama explored the dynamics between the brothers, between mother and son, between Zhi Xia and Hao Nan and between Zhi Xia and Hao Xun.
4. Romance - There were many hot kisses and intimate scene in this fast-paced mystery drama. The romantic scenes between Zhi Xia and Hao Nan brought me back to Bu Bu Shen Xian (perhaps a parallel universe where Han Qing & Feng Si Qian had more happy moments).
5. Hao Xun characterisation - What a joy for me to see Ma Xiao Yu portray such a complex character and in the presence of Huang Bo (I know he could nail the role of Hao Xun if he had chosen it). Hao Xun is my favourite Ma Xiao Yu's role.
6. Ending - Endings do not have to be neat. I liked how the writer and director chose this ending as it is in line with the vibe of the drama.
7. Editing - Beautiful cinematography that made this drama feel like a wonderfully crafted indie film. I also liked the pacing.

What I disliked:
1. Secret - Judging by the ending, Zhi Xia was kept in the dark. I don't like that!

Favourite scene
The introduction. DAMN, I wasn't expecting it!

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To all Ma Xiao Yu's Internationals fans. The wait is over! We can now watch " The Love Of A Fool" with English subtitle! Kindly write down your review and rate for our future husband Ma Xiaoyu.
There's a saying, " Team work makes the dream work." So let's continue to support him. All I can say about this drama is, it's so beautiful and the scriptwriter and director together with the actors, had executed their role portrayal well. The drama was well done! Because the actors were all great! You can really feel the emotions that the actors tried to convey to the viewers.I like the ending because it showed the love Haoxi had for Zixhia that he was willing to pretend to be someone else just to keep her beside him. However, Zixhia was not true to herself even from the beginning. She fell in love with Haoxi but she didn't want to admit it. Haoxi was her husband's youngest brother and it was not long after her husband died that she found her hidden love for Haoxi was growing stronger. I watched it more than 1 time bevause I really wanted to understand the plot . For me, Zixhia was only making a fool of herself! even until the end of the drama for pretending that she was not in love with Haoxi. But the truth is, she has already fallen in love with him!
Guys, it's a really good movie! It's excellent. It's a must-see! Please watch and I am sure you're gonna love it! Let's support Ma Xiaoyu!

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