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Química e potencial.
Eu posso facilmente dizer que esse drama tem um potencial a ser explorado.Essa série é cheia de tramas e subtramas, as histórias do casal principal e secundário poderiam facilmente ser dramas separados, porque são ambas bem complexas. Existe uma variedade de coisas possíveis para ser serem abordadas em uma possível segunda e terceira temporada.
Por ter tanta coisa, senti o casal secundário colocado de escanteio a temporada toda, o que é uma pena, eu gostei muito da dinâmica deles.
Acredito que algumas possam ter achado que o Qing Long ocupou muito tempo de tela, mas eu gostei bastante dele, achei um personagem bem interessante e gostaria de ter visto mais sobre ele (mais da perspectiva dele como líder e o que ele planejava para o Liu Yu), além disso, ele deixou um mistério em aberto relacionado a causa da sua morte. Além de tudo, acho que os sentimentos dele direcionado ao Liu Yi ficaram sem um objetivo.
O assassinato em série que foi apresentado pelo casal secundário foi adionado muito de repente, nos episódios anteriores não tiveram menções sobre casos semelhantes e o irmão do Guang Ming nunca tinha sido mencionado. Acredito que o que poderia ter sido uma conexão entre tudo isso seria se o Qing Long também tivesse sido morto por ele, o que até onde sabemos, não foi caso.
Ambos os casais tem uma quimica incrível, espero que façam uma segunda temporada.
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To Think I Started This Coz of Pursuit of Jade...
Tbh, when I heard the premise of this, I wasn't sure I'd tune in. From how the people on Twitter described it, it sounded really dark. I'd just gone through the roller coaster that was 'To My Shore'. I needed to put myself in timeout before I picked up another dark show.Then I watched 'Pursuit of Jade,' heard the drama that happened to He Chang Xi (he plays He Chu San in this), and decided to tune in out of pure spite. That was a brilliant decision on my part. Despite what the Twitter folks said, this drama isn't dark. In fact, I think it deserves a comedy tag on. The 1st couple is hilarious.
🔪Watching Chu San grow from a nervous (but very horny) kidnapped student/scriptwriter to a devoted, slightly manipulative, yet still very horny grown-up was a delight. I love how Liu Yi doesn't fit in the typical 'BL bottom' mold. He's neither dainty nor pale, naive, nor scared of everything.
While we don't see much of his mafia life, we know from the bits that the story shows us that he is indeed a very capable mob boss. He might be a little dumb in his relationship with Chu San, which honestly makes for some hilarious interactions, but outside of that, he stands well on his own.
The actors also have fantastic chemistry. And I don't just mean this because of that beautifully shot, legendary kiss scene in ep 5. Idk how best to explain it, but they play off each other really well on screen. Watching these two slowly fall in love was an amazing experience
Truly, I think the best-selling point for this show is their love story. Everything else takes secondary position
👮🏻♂️The 2nd couple with their morally upright cop and conniving investigator (honestly, idk what position Lu Guang Ming held) is an interesting dynamic. However, their story didn't grab me with the same intensity as the 1st couple. They are simply dropped in, in the middle of the story, with little to no background info given about them. The pieces of their story kept moving, but I remained confused till the last episode when the reveal happens...and then the drama ended😭
💬The story being dubbed in Cantonese was a nuisance - like a pesky mosquito-, but not enough to keep me from watching. I grew up watching Spanish shows dubbed in English. I simply needed to dust off the ability to ignore the fact that the mouth movements didn't match what I was hearing, and I was good to go. I will say, though, that
1. Training my ear to work with Cantonese was a bit of a challenge. But in the same way that it was a challenge to train my ear to hear and work with Thai and Mandarin. I quickly learned to hear Korean and Japanese. But Thai, Mandarin, and now Cantonese required a bit of work
2. Cantonese sounds very 'sing-songy' to me. It is so interesting to me. None of the languages I speak nor the ones I've encountered (but cannot speak or understand) come close to this.
3. I don't think the people who dubbed this did the best job. They didn't portray the emotions well, which unfortunately made some scenes, especially the emotional ones, fall flat
🎭The acting was not the best tbh, especially with many of the side characters. But since they aren't the main event. it can be ignored
Like many here, I would love a 2nd season. The streets say that the director and two main actors may have alluded to a new season. While I would love to trust the streets, they are not to be trusted. I do, however, hope that the universe gives us that 2nd season.
There were so many things left unexplained, unsaid, and unexplored.
. I wanna see Chu SanxLiu Yi's couple era so bad.
. I wanna see how Xie Jia Hua and Lu Guang Ming's relationship will progress
. I am curious about the big bad boss behind all the murders and the mafia stuff
. I think the wto couples may eventually become friends. I kinda wanna see how that will happen
. Will Chu San manage to get Liu Yi out of the walled city and into legitimate business? If so, how?
Sigh... so many questions, so little hope of answers. I am tempted to read the novel, but lowkey I feel like holding off.
All this yapping to say, while, yes, the story does end in a cliffhanger, I still think it's a worthy watch. Especially to witness the hilarity and growth of the relationship between HCS and XLY
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Skip the last episode
I was basically a little angry at myself because I’m making an effort not to watch shows that are currently airing, because they tend to be short, and I sort of lose track of the story when I’m not binging it. That all being said I was drawn into this show early. These two guys are ridiculously beautiful and they really do have a ton of chemistry together. There’s a lot of things to love about this show. The ending is not one of them. Watch the show up to episode eight, get a very warm feeling inside for these two characters, and only watch the last episode if there’s a season two. This might’ve been the worst ending of any show that I’ve ever seen in my entire life. I had no idea what was going on with the cop and the other guy. I had no idea what would happen between the two main characters. I’m not even sure if these guys become a couple at the end. Like I said, this was one of my favorite shows which made the ending, probably the biggest letdown ever. I want to say rise of Skywalker had a worst ending, but I would’ve even taking that ending as opposed to the ending that this show got. Hopefully my stars on this review give it a pretty good rating, because there were a ton of those that I intended to be 10 stars, but my finger just wouldn’t make that happen for some reason.Was this review helpful to you?
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I really couldn’t get used to was the dubbing
A bromance heavy drama with just a tiny hint of romance.The first half of the show was honestly great. It had that gang/gangster world vibe that made everything feel intense and exciting. But somewhere in the later episodes, it suddenly shifted into more of a crime investigation story with police cases, corruption, and political drama. The change wasn’t necessarily bad, but it did make the overall feel of the show a bit inconsistent.
It’s a short watch, so it’s easy to binge, but personally, I don’t think it’s the kind of drama that gets you deeply invested in.
One thing I really couldn’t get used to was the dubbing. The mismatch between the lip movements and the audio was super obvious and honestly pretty distracting at times. I genuinely don’t understand why they chose to dub it instead of using the original language.
If there’s a season 2, I really hope they keep the original language and voices, move the story into a more modern setting, and of course give us more romance or at least stronger chemistry between the leads, Inspector Xie, Officer Lu, and Dong Dong.
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I DON’T WANT THIS SERIES TO BE OVER 😭
I need a Season 2 right now. Like… immediately.
I liked it — no, that’s the wrong word.
I loved this series.
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Has potential if there is going to be a second season...
I liked the premise, and the main couple was compelling, but unless there are plans for a second season I gotta admit this was disappointing. The second couple added nothing to the story, if anything it felt like they took screentime from what could have been spent to the main couple. The last episode felt very rushed, and new information that had no place being there unless there is going to be continuation for this series, was added last minute. Virtually nothing got resolved either. As a standalone I would not say this was a good series, but with so many lose ends I am very hopeful that the story will continue, and if that happens I will update my review and rating for this season.Was this review helpful to you?
A Must-Watch for all Chinese BL Fans!!!
I can't get over this one!!!See, I knew right after watching the first episode that I had to let it marinate before watching! And five episodes out, I went back to it and wish I had been patient enough to wait for all nine episodes.
It is a good watch!
Don't even hesitate, get into it! And please don't skip after the first two episodes because let me tell you something, episode three is where it starts to hook you in!
I have so much to say about this show but I'll save it! You should watch it and see for yourself.
I'll just say one thing though - THE DETECTIVE AND THE INVESTIGATOR???!!! EXCUSE MEEE!!! Side romance that we didn't know we needed.
I haven't read the story, so I'm new to the whole thing but will definitely be reading it later.
Why are you still reading? Start the show already!!!!
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Cantonese BL RARE GEM i didn't know i needed??...
OMG I just found out about this series out of nowhere! 😭 Before this, I hadn’t seen ANY ads or trailers, and suddenly,boom,episode 1 drops. I was like… okay, let’s see. Press play… and now I’m HOOKED.Episode 1 already got me obsessed, and I just know episode 2 and onwards are gonna be super intense and so addictive. The story is fun, pacing is perfect, zero cringe, and the acting? On point. Seriously, they nailed their characters.
Liu Yi tho… I can’t 😂 So funny, so handsome, totally stealing the show. Chu San is perfect too, but poor guy keeps getting smacked by Liu Yi… I can’t even 😭🤣 Their interactions are hilarious.
Honestly, the vibe reminds me a bit of KinnPorsche, which I loved, so you know I’m already dying for the next episode. Can we PLEASE get all episodes at once? Waiting every week is pure torture.
Highly recommend this series to everyone!! Cantonese BL like this is so rare, and it’s already giving me major vibes. If it keeps this up, it’s DEFINITELY going to be my favorite series of the year. 😍
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Disappointed
Why the show completed before they captured the main culprit killer. Will there be season 2. Even the main lead went to custody, where is the mastermind. It should be completed only after they captured the mastermind. Its feel like the movie had stopped production halfway.Its makes me regret watching the movie that has not even completed. Mastermind is wondering around and the main lead take all the blame without realising what has he done. All the 2 dead cases has not even be closed yet.i don't care happy ending or sad ending. Just find the mastermind .
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ive finished this in one go
man i need more of this, this is one of the best ones ive seen so far, I've been dropping bls lately, they are long and boring, and most of the time not intersting at allbut this one was different, while i dont like the gangsters theme, i was really digging this bl show
oh, i dont have anything else to add but i need to fill in the characters to post this... so
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MY TOP 1 BL⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It's like sorcery.. Chusan Luiyi pull you into the story so deep, you can't find your way back. Banger story, perfect actors, the OST is chefs kiss, screenplay was awesome overall I'm obbses with SCD. And there's the actors XiXi ZhaoZhao..what to say about them, Those cutie pies put a spell on me...they're like teenagers always bickering, being goofy, silly,funny, finding comfort and love and having the best time of their lives. I am seeing them get close to eachother naturally and gradually and they are becoming more bold these days *IM LOVING IT* my only wish is they stay together forever.XiZhao 999 💛🧡Was this review helpful to you?
A Masterpiece with a Side Couple that Steals the Spotlight
Set against the gritty, atmospheric backdrop of 1980s Hong Kong and the lawless Kowloon Walled City, Sammy's Children's Day (2026) is a breathtakingly intense and magnificent crime-thriller BL. The series masterfully chronicles the dangerous alliance and deep bond between a clever university student, He Chusan, and a fierce triad enforcer, Xia Liuyi. While the main story is nothing short of a masterpiece, earning a definitive 10/10 for its stellar acting, beautiful cinematography, and gripping plot, it also manages to introduce a secondary dynamic that leaves viewers completely obsessed and begging for moreWhile He Changxi and He Yanzhao carry the main storyline brilliantly, the absolute scene-stealers of the supporting cast are Matthew Han (playing Detective Xie Jiahua / Jay) and Zhang Mingbo (playing Lu Guangming). The dynamic between these officers within a corrupt police force is utterly captivating. From the very moment they appeared on screen, I fell completely in love with them. Their chemistry is pure perfection, packed with unsaid tension, deep loyalty, and a subtle emotional weight that instantly sets them apart. They bring a completely different flavor of intensity to the series, making it impossible not to root for them with your whole heartThe biggest and most heartbreaking flaw of Sammy’s Children’s Day is just how criminally underutilized this second couple is. With only 9 episodes in the season, their scenes feel incredibly limited, leaving fans desperately wishing for more depth and exploration of their relationship. Every time they left the screen, it felt like an injustice. Their storyline holds so much narrative potential, and it is a massive letdown that we only got a small glimpse of what Matthew Han and Zhang Mingbo can do together when given the spotlight.Ultimately, Sammy’s Children’s Day is a flawless 10/10 that stands as one of the best BL releases of the year. However, the craving for the side couple is real. The finale leaves the door wide open, and with production team hints circulating on social media, there is immense hope for a Season 2 that will finally give this police duo the extensive screen time they deserve. Whether it is a second season or an entirely independent spin-off series dedicated solely to Matthew and Mingbo's characters, these two actors have proven they have the star power and chemistry to carry their own show.Was this review helpful to you?
