Role Reversal (RR) Drama Lovers Club

 Arclei:

I'm too stubborn to drop them

I really dislike abandoning a drama that I've spent time on, regardless of its size. I also feel guilty because the actors have put in a lot of effort to bring the story to life, and part of me feels like I'm being unfair to them, as if to say, 'This is terrible; everything about it is awful. You did a poor job.' So, I just can't bring myself to drop them.

 Arclei:

I usually get into a finishing-off mood every once in a while and tackle some.

I tend to be a creature of habit or perhaps obsession. If I discover a character or a story that I truly adore, I will rewatch it several times a year without hesitation, neglecting any new series or unfinished titles I may have started. This is partly because, if it's a drama I've already seen I know I'll enjoy it. I will appreciate it again. I apply the same approach to all my hobbies IRL. lol 

 Arclei:

maybe @Tina's Clean-Up Challenge could help.

Initially, I assumed the challenge you were referring to was @Estelll's Spring Cleaning Watch Challenge, but it turns out it's something entirely different. Tina's challenge might be more beneficial for me regarding the dramas I started this year but haven't finished. Watching two episodes a day feels much more doable than attempting to binge a whole series at once. I just wrapped up The Journey of Legend, which surprised me since I usually struggle with series that exceed 20 episodes, this one had 40. However, I was following this drama as it aired, so I only had to commit to two episodes daily, which definitely eased the pressure.

 Arclei:

other than the two buddy-watches on your corrently watching, I only saw Connection

I typically don't add the dramas I'm having trouble finishing to my "On-Hold List", but I do keep a mental note of which ones would belong there. Dramas that I began at the start of this year are listed under my "Completed In 2025 list". Throughout the year, I like to maintain a record of the dramas I'm currently watching as well as those I've finished on that list too. When the year comes to a close, I transfer the dramas I have on hold to my on-hold list. This approach allows me to monitor the start dates and episode counts for each series I haven't completed, all in one convenient location. It acts as a way to keep myself accountable; it's my intention to do so; otherwise, I might never return to them since I rarely check any of the other lists that MDL provides. The only individuals who likely look at my lists are probably MDL users.

 amdream_weaver:

pictures like these??? Could they BE any more RR??

This is incredible! XD

Oh no,The Romance of Tiger and Rose was one of the series that was highly recommended to me lol

 Arclei:

There are also more but some are from questionable sources (ahoy!), haha

haha yeah I know the ahoy matey sources but maybe it's enough to share the more legit ones..

personally I haven't been reading any role reversal yet, but I'd like to. Soon.

 Arclei:

Oooooffff, that doesn't sound too great T_T

Well, this FL doesn't seem to differenciate right from wrong. So she plays the innocent girl. On one hand, she doesn't think that she is evil but we the audience knows that her actions are very questionable. I am eagerly anticipating the moment we see her take responsiblity for her misdeeds. This drama is inspired by a real story. This is frigtenning. [sight]

 Arclei:

We love to see it! Women's rights and women's wrongs!

That's very true. One of the FL antagonist really made me feel tense on my seat. Yesterday the drama has finished airing. I am going to watch the episode 4/4. One of the FL is mentally unbalanced and ML is in a bad situation.

 Arclei:

Well, ain't that the cherry on top?

Great chemistry it indeed welcomed. You'll be surprised to see with whom ML has the best chemistry. ( in my opinion - hint : this is not with FL)

 Simi_Tutu:

Oh no,The Romance of Tiger and Rose was one of the series that was highly recommended to me lol

It's not good per se but it's highly entertaining so I still recommend it haha

In terms of RR, it is a matriarchy yeah, plus the FL has some foreknowledge of the plot and the ML is down ridiculously bad for her so that gives her the upper hand for most of the drama. 

 Arclei:

You could try making it into a mini challenge where you watch 10-20 minutes from a number of dramas (or randomly select one to tackle per day) to decide if you truly see yourself finishing them or if it's best to drop. Otherwise maybe @Tina's Clean-Up Challenge could help.

This is such a good idea! I might just try it for October. 

 Simi_Tutu:

I also feel guilty because the actors have put in a lot of effort to bring the story to life

I see where you're coming from but I take it like any other job that might not be to my taste. Not only will there always be people that do like it, but it's their job to do this. You're not gonna wear something you hate and makes you feel bad only because someone you don't even know spent time making it, right? Approach it more from this angle, your time is valuable too. And this is entertainment so it's not even as wasteful xD It's not like these are indie productions which get limited support either 

 Simi_Tutu:

if it's a drama I've already seen I know I'll enjoy it.

That's valid. I noticed a lot of people do that. I've only ever rewatched a couple of dramas and most often I end up liking the drama significantly less. Most stories just fall apart on a rewatch ToT

 Simi_Tutu:

Watching two episodes a day feels much more doable than attempting to binge a whole series at once.

Exactlyyyy and since it's a challenge and not a self-imposed limit, it feels more like a 'must do' rather than an optional thing, haha

 Simi_Tutu:

This approach allows me to monitor the start dates and episode counts for each series I haven't completed

Have you seen the V2 dramalist update? This has this feature built-in 

 Simi_Tutu:

The Romance of Tiger and Rose was one of the series that was highly recommended to me lol

Like @amdream_weaver said, it's set in a matriarchy so it lends itself to quite some societal role reversal, that being said the rr between the leads was completely absent save for once again, the societal aspect. It's a transmigration story so of course our FL is not like the other girls and doesn't fit in in a matriarchal society. Secondary couple are more RR and my favourite. 

This was my first drama so I admittedly remember it fondly but I likely wouldn't have rated it very high if I would watch it now, lol. 

 unbeliebubble:

So she plays the innocent girl.

Oh- huh

 unbeliebubble:

One of the FL is mentally unbalanced and ML is in a bad situation.

Prince in peril, letsgo! Now we just need a suitable knight in shining armour to save him, haha 

Enjoy your last ep! 

 unbeliebubble:

You'll be surprised to see with whom ML has the best chemistry.

Ooo looking forward to it! 

 RSB:

This is such a good idea! I might just try it for October.

Good luck! Hope it works!