K-Drama 
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Could have been the perfect Chinese BL but....
This had the elements for being one of my favorite Chinese BL's so far. We had very interesting set up for the couple, there was very much plot involved, with the story evolving trough the whole series, however unlike with some of the longer Chinese BLs, the plot was not complex to the point that it took away the entertainment value of the show. Unfortunately where this failed for me was the aspect of relationship development which is kind of the whole idea of a romance themed series.As separate characters both He Chu San and Xia Liu Yi have complexity to them that ties together really well with the main plot. The characters actually evolve trough the show quite a bit, which we don't always see in the genre. Sadly it just feels like forever until things start developing the relationship part. I would understand the slow development arch, if this would have been another +10 ep Chinese BL. However, with nine episodes I expect to see a lot more than few kissing scenes and both of the characters just trying to avoid facing their feelings most of the series. Right when there is finally realizing of mutual feelings Xia Liu Yi gets dragged to prison and the show ends.... Considering that there has been some hints but not real confirmation on a sequel this type of ending as a viewer leaves more questions and then feeling of closure. With a fully confirmed season 2 I might have been able to be more lenient on the ending choice.
Aside from the first couple not delivering on the relationship side of things, the second couple desperately needed more on screen time. They should have brought them to the show earlier, bc right until the last episode it felt really unclear why they were even introduced to the plot and what the relationship between them was. Even after the very open ending to the show, still not 100% sure where they would go from the situation the show ended in.
Conclusion:
- Generally plot and length wise a perfect show, with great individual character performances.
- Unfortunately the romance part for both main and second couple leaves a lot to be desired.
- There is quite a bit of violence and other heavy themes covered in the show, so this is not for sensitive ppl.
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How can this be the last episode?
Everything went smoothly story wise until the last episode . What the hell was that??? Never before an Asian drama left me with more questions than answers. If you are going to make a second season just tell us don’t leave us hanging on every aspect of the story. The protagonists did amazing job with their acting and the chemistry between them was undeniable. It would be good if you closed the arc of them and the side pair as well as the police murder or even his sister and brother in law side story. What happened with them????Was this review helpful to you?
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I love this novel and apart from there's side characters story is too good
I love this series because i have read the book its soo good both fell harder for each other and are made for each other for each life they be belong togetherThe second couple is very cute as long specially lu he is also besti with he chusan so cute
I also love that there's side characters story mentioned in so good xiao ma story and our cute girls story too and in extra chapters the qin hao the duplicate of qinloung also have a story line in the end with Kevin (bodyguard of he chusan) who made our liuyi so jealous in the book and look both qin hao and Kevin end up together 🤣 they are cute and everyone attending the wedding of our main couple including the police and detective can't believe they all are so cute love the wedding speech of mr he in his son wedding 💍 and xin xin and aunt wu they are best step mother and sister to chusan overall its soo good our top nerd is just too 🫠🫠 loved everything i hope they can add everything in series i know its impossible as there's only 9 eps i hope for season 2 let's see I want to see the confession scene when luiyi said he loves he chusan only not qinloung only him and his heart' only has he chusan and said Iove you many times he was crying like a baby 😭 both are just too much in love with each other sobbing 😭
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I RECOMMEND THIS 10/10
ONE OF THE BEST DRAMAS THIS YEAR! its slow burn.. but the chemsitry CARRIES!! 40 mins feel like 10 mins- and i NEED MORE OF THISS- the actors did very good job portraying their characters soo well.. the duality... then tension..the experssions.. everything is perfect- its been a while since i watched a drama that got me hooked like this after kinnporsche..Was this review helpful to you?
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AMAZING!!!! BUT THEY BETTER GIVE US A SEASON 2
When i 1st started it i didn't have much hopes from this cz of the dubbing but thank god i did. I feel the series is really well executed. I love how the power bottom actually looks like one cz i think this is the 1st CBL where I've seen a muscular and badass bottom. Yes we had sheng but... he was also kinda a damsel in distress 🤭. Overall it's good but i feel this really needs a season 2 cz a lot of questions are not answered like who killed the sister, the BIL and the police kid? What happens to Lui yi? How is chusan and lui yi's life after this mess? What happens to the 2nd couple?? Etc.I really hope they do a season 2 although there's a risk cz this is a cbl & chang zi was also removed from pursuit of jade for acting in this drama... i hope they don't end up like the other cbl couples❤️🥺
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Cute little watch, S2 NEEDED
At first i was a little questionable about watching this show because this sort of genre is not usually my type however i gave it 2nd chance which I am glad I did. This show has a pretty solid and good storyline with nice characters too.The actor's acting is amazing and they did very well in portraying the chemistry between the ml and mc.
Honestly China needs to bring out and allow Bls to aired already its 2026.
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Top Tier BL 2026
I just want to tell that this is definitely peak BL. It's all things in here so amazing, the Chemistry, the plot, the feeling, the atmosphere, everything in this series i can really feel it. Like the fee is all over the place, even the small things is becoming sooo powerful. I don't give a funch people saying is but this is Goddess peak BL and i love every second of it, definitely worth it waiting 1 episode per week bc i'm never ever disappointed even if it's just 1 second.. I mean i can't get enough ... Wish wish wish this series have season 2 .....Was this review helpful to you?
THERE BETTER BE A SEASON 2
Since episode one this has been on my mind. But every episode it gets stronger and stronger. There is no way the whole novel can be wrapped up in last two episodes. THERE IS SO MUCH LEFT. There has to be a season two. THE WAIT EACH WEEK IS EXCRUCIATING. 😭😭😭😭 Give us full detailed plot and please give up the short series pattern you reserve for BLs. It deserves more episodes and more seasons. 🥺🥺🥺Was this review helpful to you?
ADR
I love this show and the plotline. the acting is peak, but the ADR could use a little work. Characters will say something and the mouth doesn't move with it. Just a pet peeve of mine, and I know China does it a lot so I'm kind of used to it, but it seems especially off in this one.I love the actors and I enjoy their hard work! I love the setting as you dont see many bl stories in this time. I really enjoy the characters too and the lingering camera shots to accentuate a moments like the party.
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I think it’s bad
idk why everybody loves it so much I think the story is bad the acting even worse and a lot of stuff doesn’t make sense. happy that y’all love it but I don’t see the potential. I saw a lot of dramas by now if Koreans, Chinese, Japan or else and a lot of Bl but this one is just bad. the tension doesn’t exist in my opinion. the drama is just over the top and it really look like a low budget Serie. and there are so many good low budget shows so that’s not even the problem but they’re didn’t do that wellWas this review helpful to you?
