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Maybe not for everyone, but definitively for some.
a little bit of why I like this bl or to maybe understand why i actually liked it and enjoyed it: long story short the director of this show is a female so no shit its gonna be good, but secondly she directed a completely different bl way back in the day called '' Addicted '' and i got HOOKED on that bl. I really love chinese/taiwanese bl's and this hit the spot. I liked addicted for the story and the characters the acting is questionable at times and some choices are a bit odd, and overall because bl back then when it was shot it didnt have huge budgets or leeways as now and was quite odd i can forgive them but i have to admit looking at it now its a bit cringe but nevertheless i still enjoy it.I dont remember 100% what was in the story as i watched this series a long time ago but I know that i really liked it. This series blew my mind because it portrayed the kind of chinese dramas that i usually see, the style, the lighting, the characters, the places they choose, the little clinic and the mother having health problems, WuSoWei living in the country side and having a cute little house from his childhood. I cant explain what i liked, I just know that this drama was something that i've been meaning to see in bl for a long time (Specifically in chinese bl) but about the ''gang rape '' or violence, I dont remember that at all, there could of been something like that but i really dont remember any scene having gang violence or rape? Im speculating here but if i remember correctly most of it was consensual.. yea chi cheng wasnt the most on consent but thats cause wusowei provoked him and pestered around him. Also, Chi cheng never pressed on if he didnt want to, so really, I dont know where the talk of gang rape or group rape even came from..
Edit: yes i do, a guy betrayed chi cheng so he left him with a group of bulky guy's and from the context given from their talk and the room they did indeed rape him. I however dont see this as a flaw in the story as it portrays Chi cheng's character very well, he is a boss, he deals with thugs, he has a whole underground snake fight that he deals in, theres a lot of sketchy things he and wusowei do so i feel like that part in the story just adds more context and rawness to the kind of business that he does. But you tell me, what do you think of it or the aspect of including such things into the story.
however beside all of that I really recommend this series, watch it for yourself and see if you like it or not everyone seems to be divided on this matter.
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Misguided revenge turned into love
Revenged Love was a pleasant surprise. This is my first C-drama, and to be completely honest, I didn’t have many expectations as I tried to stay away from the hype when it came out because I wasn’t sure it would be my cup of tea. In the end, I think I was wholly unprepared for how much I ended up loving this drama and its characters.The first couple of episodes felt a bit slow, and the action was clunky at the beginning. However, once the chemistry between Wu Suo Wei and Chi Cheng started to spark, that’s when it really got good!
The relationship between the main leads develops at a nice pace; even if it felt a bit rushed due to the whole ‘revenge’ aspect of the plot, Chi Cheng doesn’t take any of Wu Suo Wei’s nonsense. He gives as much as he takes, which made their relationship feel genuinely gradual and well-paced.
I also appreciated that most characters had depth and struggles. There were enough episodes to explore all of them properly. The bromance between Chi Cheng and Guo Cheng Yu (yes, I will call it a bromance because it definitely is!), Jiang Xiao Shuai’s previous relationship trauma, and Wang Shuo and Wang Zhen’s family issues were all strong plotlines that kept me engaged even after the couples got together.
The only character that really annoyed me was Yue Yue. I want to say she was crucial to the plot, but she genuinely wasn’t. Yue Yue was just there to be entitled, a gold digger, and the supposed reason for Wu Suo Wei’s revenge. However, once that was resolved, she just disappeared. Unfortunately, her character felt irrelevant, and I’m annoyed because they could have given her more personality and complexity.
Overall, I’m glad I continued watching and waited for the story to develop. This drama is truly enjoyable and engaging, and in some parts, really wholesome.
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Don't get the hype
I really wish I could see what everyone else sees in this show. Even by BL drama standards this feels poorly conceived... but the good parts are good enough that I'd say I still enjoyed it overall.First off I think 24 episodes was just way too much. By the 20th the plots went from wacky to downright nonsensical and I just stopped caring about the plot. With tighter pacing and/or less episodes I'd probably give it at least a 7.
The pairings are pretty cute but I hate the way the sex and consent (or lack thereof) was handled. Like it'd be one thing if it started toxic then turned sweet, but it feels like Chi Cheng never stopped being a manipulative weirdo. How they didn't break up after he literally threatened to rape Suo Wei's best friend is beyond me.
I will say I still liked the characters overall thanks to the actors. Though once someone pointed out how the mics pick up on every single little sound/breath they make I couldn't stop hearing it.
Ultimately if this was a show that came out 10 or even 5 years ago I feel like I could've really liked it, but for 2025 it feels painfully dated.
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Very very cheesy cheese
- The story was very clearly a web novel adaptation, a lot of things didn't feel like they pass as something believable in a live action show, and a lot of the plot was quite ridicolous honestly. The pacing was tolerable most of the time, but I did skip some scenes especially in the middle episodes because they really dragged on. This is definitely a more "trashy" and cheesy romance show, nothing really feels realistic about it, but it still has a charm because of that. It's silly, mushy, but still kinda lovable.- The mains were all right, I think they did what they could with this plot and writing, I think Chi Cheng's character was played the best, the actor really felt like this edgelord comic character, I liked his acting! The others had lots of under/overacting that didn't really fit with the vibe all the time.
- I really liked the lighting, and the camerawork and makeup was nice too. It reminded me of Taiwanese shows (I don't watch that many Chinese ones), which are also lovely and have a good taste in that department.
- I actually really liked the songs they used as the soundtrack, but there were only a few ones so they became quite repetative fast.
- The show definitely had a few soft "corn" parts, I'm not into erotic stuff, so I skipped those. Overall it was fun to watch when I wanted something kinda over the top lovey-dovey.
- The overdub of the whole show is pretty bad though. I mean it kinda works, but so many scenes felt odd, and it pretty much messed up all the crying scenes.
- I feel like my rating is a bit high, because it really was just a cheesy drama, but I also feel like it's a bit low, because I think in its own genre it did succeed making it how they wanted it to be, so I'm at odds about what to rate it.
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The perfect balance of angst, comedy, fluff, and plot
I stumbled upon Revenged Love during the summer via a podcast recommendation, watched two episodes, and never looked back!! Despite being so many episodes (and rushing to finish it out of fear of it being censored or cancelled), this drama is an easy watch and each episode is refreshing to see the leads continue to develop chemistry. The four main characters each have good character development, and the back stories of each are very good. The series does a great job of delivering both comedy and cute fluff, but being able to deliver on the serious moments and scenes (ex: Wu Suo Wei's mother and reckoning with himself, his love, and his feelings for Chi Cheng) as well as delivering funny moments. The chemistry was not lacking in the main couple, nor was it lacking for the side couple! Some BL series offer filler couples and characters on the side, but this was not the case with Xiaoshuai and Guo Chengyu. I found myself wanting to watch as much of their development as the main couple.This was my first Chinese BL (and only my 3rd or 4th Chinese drama and it exceeded expectations. This is a great series to watch if you want something lighthearted with good writing, plot, acting, directing, and chemistry between main leads. Just hearing the theme song gives me good vibes and a feeling of summer. Check it out, you will not be disappointed!
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Chemistry was 100000/10
This show was amazing. The chemistry was one of the best I’ve seen in a BL in my life. The acting… oh the acting. The actors devoured their roles. I wish I could give this show a 100/10. But why the 8.5? The plot and especially the screen writing. I just couldn’t deal with it some things they said and some of their actions. I cringed a lot of times, I faced palmed a lot of times. Felt like they weren’t adults some times. But other than that I really did love it. I fell in love with the characters. Felt like they became family and in the end even tho I was frustrated with some scenes I found myself not wanting this to end. An applause for the actorsWas this review helpful to you?
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?
The BL we all wanted
This was sooo refreshing to watch… ohh I love when we have good looking male leads in a show and when these two are the couple, hell yeah ,,,, it was a very very good watch. I loved their sizzling chemistry, watching their journey of falling head over heels for each other was soooo endearing.. I melted into a puddle with how amazing they looked together.. everything was spot on.. they made it sooo natural, it was like being there with them and watching their love story…. I need a part 2 pleaseeee, directors, plz trust me when I say this, we will eat up their happy domestic life in a drama. We will …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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