At the beginning, I should mention that I was not invited to write reviews for some series.
I chose one South Korean series, one Thai of course, and one Chinese.
I see that it is not surprising that South Korea won the Oscar.
Thai series have very poor potential, which is mostly reflected in the acting, the actors are not academically trained, the directors too. The scripts are very bad. The plot does not develop. There is no tension or interest.
Then there are Chinese series, where there is a large population, there should be the best actors, screenwriters... however, I am very disappointed.
The best series are South Korean.
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An okay watch…not as groundbreaking as I was expecting.
I watched this while it was still airing in the early days, before it became really popular, and then took a break so I could binge it later. In the end, I didn’t enjoy it as much as I thought I would. The hype had me looking forward to it, but while it wasn’t terrible - if you set aside the toxic and problematic aspects - it also wasn’t as amazing as I expected.Overall, I’m just glad we got another completed Chinese LGBT+ series with a good ending, solid production, and decent acting.
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Not even an exaggeration but this is the greatest BL of my lifetime
I took a break from BL dramas for a little while and one day an edit of this caught my eye on TikTok. At first I was like, "Oh a Chinese BL that's uncensored? Maybe I'll give it a try." And then a few days later that maybe turned into "This is consuming me mind, body, and soul and it will be all I care about."Despite the low budget, this team gave us the greatest story, the best characters with the greatest ever character development, the absolute most insane chemistry between both the main and side couples, and some of the most beautiful (and soul wrenching) OST songs that I'll forever cry when I hear because I'll miss this cast and show viscerally.
Ziyu and Tian Xuning went above and beyond in their portrayals and their chemistry on and off screen is so insane, it's got me living in delululand for months. It's a pity they will never act together again, but at least we got them in this lifetime and it has been the greatest gift the world of BL could give us. Not to mention, they are feeding us "Season 2" through the BTS clips and that's like a whole other drama of TianZiyu falling in love. Enjoying them in at least two parallel worlds is a gift I'll treasure forever.
Others wrote much better reviews and this one is kind of/ partly to myself so I can look back on it in years to come and relive the love I have for Revenged Love.
Do not be afraid to watch this show. It is life changing.
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Not a masterpiece, but a heartfelt romance that stays with you.
I just finished watching Revenged Love and honestly, I have mixed feelings about it. On one hand, I truly believed in the love between the main characters. Their relationship was strong, touching, and convincing — that’s what kept me watching until the very end. The ending made me happy, and I really appreciated how deeply they cared for each other.On the other hand, the story itself felt weak. I went into this series expecting more serious drama and angst, but instead, the overall tone was surprisingly light and even comedic at times. Because of that, the dramatic moments didn’t hit as hard as they should have. For example, the kidnapping scene felt more funny than tense. The only moment that truly broke my heart was the death of Wei Wei’s mother.
The biggest issue for me was the long stretch of misunderstandings that lasted almost five episodes. Instead of making me feel emotional, it only irritated me and distracted me from the story. I wanted to feel the pain of the characters, to cry and suffer with them, but instead I found myself fast-forwarding. The “revenge reveal” also deserved to be developed as its own strong dramatic arc, but it got buried under those endless misunderstandings.
That said, I still really enjoyed the series overall. The first episodes were fun, the romance development around episode 6 was great, and the last few episodes (21–24) were touching and sweet. The love story is what makes this series worth watching, even if the plot itself isn’t masterpiece-level.
For me, Revenged Love is not a perfect drama, but it’s still special because of the couple’s love. I didn't regret watching it.
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Watched it in 2 days and I regret not startint it soon
Apart from the moments when we have threats of SA and dub-con, the series was one of the best things I've ever seen. I had previously seen a video on TikTok about it, but I never got around to watching the series. After a recommendation, I spent two days watching the series, barely sleeping at night because I was and still am so addicted. I've been rewatching several scenes and wow, I love Chi Cheng and I love how he loves Wei Wei, and vice versa. Their love is evident in every action and glance! And speaking of glances... THE WAY CHI CHENG LOOKS AT WEI!Perfect intrigue, perfect romance, perfect story. I laughed a lot, cried a lot, identified with it a lot... I'm thrilled!
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A story that is both interesting and disturbing
I started watching this series encouraged by many phenomenal reviews. I was horrified when I saw the amount of abuse, especially sexual abuse. The ML constantly forces other MLs into uncomfortable situations, ignoring clear rejections and no's. Thankfully it fades out through the story. But I think people should still acknowledge just how evil the ML is, even compared to the real villains of the story. Overall the series is very enjoyable, refreshing and has an actual plot. All the characters are fun and have distinctive personalities. Acting is phenomenal; you can FEEL the emotions. So I would recommend it if you can pretend a few things happened differently and not glamorize abusers.Was this review helpful to you?
Love "Revenged Love" !
Still the best in 2025 ! I was hooked with the author's novels particularly Addicted and Counter Attack which became Revenged Love. They have everything : drama, comedy, love and its romance. Who can ever forget Gu Hai and Bai Lou Ying? And now these two lovers of Revenged Love ! I like these novels and the two series not only because of the stories but also of the many information about the Chinese and its culture which are embedded in the story and in these series. Other factors of course are the actors and the undeniable chemistry between them. In Revenge Love, the four main characters are really believable as a couple ! The acting too is superb ! Even the secondary characters are on point in their roles. Over all, I enjoy the series and looking forward for the reunion series of the two lead characters ! It is for me the best of 2025 so far ! Keep up the good work and may we have more of this kind of series because they give us not only the entertainment aspect but many life lessons and different levels of satisfaction as well !!!Was this review helpful to you?
ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS EVER
literally love this show sooo much and am so excited to watch it every week! it’s set such a standard for bl’s going forward, that i think it’ll definitely be hard to top, and it’s not even finished airing yet. LOVE IT!! this review needs to be 300 characters but i don’t know what else to say so, urm, im gonna start reading the novel because waiting each week is agonising, i need all the eps like RIGHT NOW im so obsessed with this show heheWas this review helpful to you?
The best double-male drama
Watching this drama makes me feel happy and happy, and I can directly feel the love of the characters in the play. The storyline is so wonderful that I fall into it. Each character scene is an effective shot. This one not only makes people want to catch up, but also want to watch it again and again, not because of how deep the plot is, but because I feel happy from the bottom of my heart, this high standard of happiness satisfaction. The two actors are very good, and the whole crew is also very good! Thank you for bringing such a good work!Was this review helpful to you?
The best BL I've ever watched — no competition
This isn't just a drama for me. It's THE drama. My obsession is way beyond normal at this point 😭 I've been counting down the days for each new episode, watching every edit, every behind-the-scenes clip, and rewatching scenes like my life depends on it.The plot? So interesting and well written. I mean, the author is already famous, so no surprise there. But the tension?? The CHEMISTRY??? It’s out of this world. The two leads are literally perfect together, on screen and off screen. As a professional BL watcher (yes, I said professional lol), this is hands down the BEST BL I've ever seen. Even my non-BL-watching friends are losing their minds over it. That's how powerful this series is.
Let’s talk about the OST real quick because WOW. I’ve been completely addicted to “Somewhere in Your Eyes” by Paper Swans ever since I heard it in the series. Like… who found this absolute gem of a song?? Massive respect to the music team. They seriously deserve a big raise. And Ziyu’s song?? His voice fits the mood so perfectly and carries the emotions so well, I get chills every time. The soundtrack really adds to the emotional depth of the story in the best way possible.
Everything about Revenged Love is flawless. The acting, the chemistry, the OST, the plot, the cinematography, the visuals (hello, the actors are literal art), and the overall production. The whole team did THAT.
I 100000% recommend it. No skips. No regrets. Just vibes, pain, tension, and perfection. If you haven’t watched it yet… what are you doing 😭
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Did we all watch the same thing???like hello??
TOXIC & PROBLEMATIC STUFF PLAYED OFF AS COMEDY!! 100% agree with the negative reviews.I'm not saying chinese-BLs we've got so far are masterpieces, but they were worth it (even with censorship). Even the bad ones had a minimum standard. This new kind of Chinese dramas that surpass mainland release are turning out to be so crappy.
Cringe acting, logic-less plot, sub-par editing, bad direction & shitty screenplay-- i would've let it all slide, because it was entertaining upto a point, but the ML is toooo shitty, not just to the MC but others as well. Like he literally threatens to r*pe the MC's friend & it's played off as comedy. At first I thought it was a translation mistake, but no. He can't bare to force himself on the MC but other people are free real estate, like what the f*ck? Why are we normalising/romanticising this shit? This is why BL's get such a bad rep. Everyone would be up in arms if this was a mlw drama.
The MC is annoying as hell too. I actually like the second couple more, but don't know how they turn out, because I dropped it.
I once again urge the audience to stop praising less than mediocre content & demand the makers for quality.
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REVENGED LOVE IS MY CURRENT OBSESSION
I started it just to check it out, but boom — first episode and I was hooked! The plot? Drama, secrets, romance… it's got everything you need to cancel your weekend plans.The characters are sooo good. Wu Suowei (played by the amazing *Zi Yu*) is the type of guy you just want to hug and protect… even when he’s being a little dramatic. And Chi Cheng (*Tian Xu Ning*)? Rich, confident, a bit of a know-it-all — but somehow you’ll end up rooting for him too. Honestly, I’m lowkey cheering for them like they’re a real-life couple. Someone cast them again, please!
The visuals? Gorgeous. The cinematography is smooth, the cast is ridiculously good-looking, and the outfits? 10/10. Like, did we expect anything less?
The soundtrack is super catchy! It’s not the emotional ballads we usually get — it’s upbeat and addictive. “Blossom Freely” is on loop in my head and I’m not mad about it.
Also, that cliffhanger at the end of the latest episode?? Rude. I need answers ASAP. If you’re not watching *Revenged Love* yet, trust me — you’re missing out. It’s dramatic, funny, romantic, and honestly, just really fun to watch.
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