Small review board

Solid 8/10. A short wuxia with a low budget and a silly, but entertaining story. It gives off a bit of that Princess and the Werewolf vibe. The actors are pretty good—and it honestly looks like they had a lot of fun filming it. That said, the quality is lacking across the board: costumes, fight choreography, plot twists... everything feels a bit cheap. But it’s one of those shows that’s just bad enough to be good.

Rating: better 8/10

I initially watched this drama for Yang Chao Yue, but in the end, her storyline didn’t interest me as much as I expected—it often felt slow and unengaging. Surprisingly, it was the main female lead and her mother’s plot that truly held my attention. Their story was far more compelling and is what kept me watching until the end.

The drama excels in emotional depth and strong performances. Many scenes are beautifully crafted and thoughtfully executed, leaving a lasting impression. However, it's worth noting that the tone is quite heavy and melancholic throughout. The pacing is slow, with a lot of dialogue-driven moments, which might be a downside for those who prefer a more dynamic or fast-paced series.

If you're someone who likes to binge-watch, like me, the show can start to feel draining and might affect your mood after a while.

Overall, it’s a well-acted and emotionally rich drama. Personally, I think it would have been even better if it were trimmed down to around 10 episodes.

Rating: Weak 8/10

For a short Korean drama, this was just okay. The actors were visually appealing, but the acting itself left a lot to be desired. The story felt fragmented, with strange plot twists and an odd ending that didn’t quite land.

Overall, the entire plot was a bit bizarre—but still watchable. It honestly felt like something made by film students, and it might very well be. Despite that, it manages to reach the level of an average drama at least, which is why I gave it a weak 8.

Rating: 8/10 (Average)

The drama starts with an intriguing premise and holds your interest for the first four episodes out of six. Unfortunately, it takes a sharp turn toward the end, with a genre and tone shift that feels jarring and anticlimactic.

The final episode, in particular, feels like the show tried to go “crazy for the sake of it,” rather than delivering a satisfying conclusion. The last time I experienced such a strange ending was with the film Mother (2017, starring Jennifer Lawrence)—but at least that was meant to be an abstract art piece. This drama doesn’t quite earn that kind of chaos.

Thankfully, it’s only six episodes, so it's still worth a watch for the earlier tension and intrigue.

8.5/10 — Funny historical romcom
Once again, we have someone transported into a novel/movie world, armed with knowledge of the story ahead and a bad destiny looming over them. But this drama flips the usual clichés on their head, poking fun at them and delivering a steady stream of running jokes, hilarious situations, and above-average romance.

The only downside is the length — the story circles back and repeats a few situations more than necessary. Then again, that’s a common trap for time-travel and similar dramas, so it’s hardly a deal-breaker.

A weak 8.
Aside from an interesting premise and a few well-done scenes, it doesn’t offer much. The story turns bland and predictable, and later it devolves into a bit of a mess.

8.5  
The dynamic between the leads was electrifying, amplified by superb casting. The main actors fit their roles perfectly, and most of the supporting cast shined as well. The story does get messy in the middle, with a somewhat unrealistic and idyllic portrayal of a big family. Still, it had me binging through the night. While the first few episodes weren’t immediate attention-grabbers, it definitely hooked me later on.

A strong 8.
For a short C-drama, it delivers superb acting. The story isn’t exceptional, but compared to many short dramas that are often riddled with plot holes and clichés, this one keeps them to a minimum. The narrative is fairly reasonable in its own way, making it a solid watch.

8.5/10. I actually liked Prisoner of Beauty more, even though I gave it the same rating. Why mention it? Because both dramas share similar traits in their romance, but Prisoner of Beauty pulled that part off much better.

This drama kept bouncing between gender-bender, romance, court intrigue, and revenge. The FL’s attempt at posing as a man wasn’t very convincing — kind of like Superman just putting on glasses and no one recognizing him. With so many shifts in focus, none of the aspects felt fully developed.

And just like in Prisoner of Beauty, Female General also lacked any noteworthy secondary romance plotlines. Even with Miao Miao as the second FL, her romance arc felt bland and forgettable.

Still, it was a good and entertaining watch overall.

A solid 8.
Gentle and cute, with a story that isn’t especially gripping but still offers a few bright and memorable moments.

Strong 8.
The story is quite average, and the ending is a disaster. I understand this theme only allows for a handful of possible outcomes, so there isn’t much room for innovation. I was prepared for all kinds of alternative endings—but still, why did they have to pick the worst possible version and calibrate it in the worst possible way?

That said, the drama shines thanks to its cast. The main leads are genuinely pleasant to watch, and even the supporting actors deliver strong performances that elevate the story. Their chemistry keeps it engaging, so even though the plot follows the same beats you’d find in almost every school romcom, the overall execution remains sweet and enjoyable.

8/10.
The first two-thirds — the kid phase and high school phase — are pretty dull. Once the college years begin it shifts into a toxic mess, but at least that made it watchable. The ending tries to patch up the toxic characters, yet with so much of the drama being either boring or poorly written, even the great cast (including the supporting actors) can’t fully save it. Bad writing, plain and simple.

Weak 8
The idea is dumb but oddly interesting. I’m a fan of age-gap romance, and here the female lead falls for her friend’s father (this friend got crush on FL). At one point when he wants confess, she even tells him: “Bro, I want to be your mother.”

The premise is good, and the contrast between the younger actors and the older actors really highlights the age gap. But instead of leaning into romance, the show plays it more like a comedy, with a touch of “parents living for their kids” family drama.

8.5/10
At the start, it felt like a solid 9/10 — the story was interesting, standing out as one of the more original ones I’ve seen. The interactions between the main leads were engaging, with good chemistry. It wasn’t exactly a love–hate or ambiguous relationship, but they definitely built a bond (not in real life, just in how their characters connected on screen).

Unfortunately, a major plot twist took the story in a direction I didn’t enjoy. The later twists felt more like small bandages — unable to heal the “scar” that first one left on my viewing experience.

Still, it was a good watch. Definitely above average for me: better than Female General, but not as strong as Prisoner of Beauty.

Okayish short-length series.
The acting was quite good, and the premise was interesting. However, the abrupt cuts — which skipped chunks of story and left viewers to imagine what happened in between — hurt the flow. The second half also introduced a strange twist that completely flipped the story on its head, which I didn’t enjoy. Overall, while the premise was solid, the execution felt a bit over the top.

Good acting, but the story itself felt shallow and a bit dumb. Still, good one-time watch.

Weak 8.5
The drama had many of my favorite actors, along with some new faces I didn’t know before but ended up liking. The romance plots were sweet, with good chemistry between the leads. Still, even though I binged the whole show, it didn’t feel truly bingeworthy. There were very few moments I’d call “cool” or memorable, and much of the story followed familiar beats, making it predictable. Toward the end, there were a few twists that improved things, but overall it was just a “nice watch”—mainly enjoyable because of the actors rather than the story itself.

Kinda Average – 8/10
A classic school coming-of-age romance with the familiar “ugly duckling to swan” theme. What I appreciated most were the talented actors, and the fact that the female lead’s transformation felt gradual and realistic, unfolding over years by baby steps rather than through some sudden Cinderella makeover.

What I didn’t like is that the drama adds nothing new to the genre and most of it felt pretty meh, though there were a few nice scenes sprinkled in. The romance plots for all the couples were painfully slow; with 36 episodes, connections only really started happening in the late 20s, after endless misunderstandings and love triangles kept everyone apart.

Rating: 8/10
The chemistry is strong, and the leads are very easy on the eyes. The romance itself is enjoyable—right up my alley with a contract relationship, cohabitation, and the slow process of growing fonder over time. Unfortunately, the story leans into a more insidious style that I don’t particularly like. I saw someone describe it as a “sweet poison romance,” and honestly, that fits it perfectly.

Buried under an undeserved rating.
This drama deserves at least an average 8/10. It’s a fairly well-written short drama, and I actually quite like Lu Yan Qi—even though she often appears in second- or third-tier short dramas, she consistently delivers in her acting. The male lead was decent too, and their chemistry worked well.

The story itself is tangled, but that’s expected in an intrigue-driven, fight-for-the-throne plot. It doesn’t bring anything new to the table and ends in the classic way typical of this genre, but overall it’s still a nice, short watch.

Better: 8/10
A charming romance between a spoiled rich heir living off his parents’ money and a hermit-like, ascetic female accountant. When the heir’s financial support is cut off, he ends up with the FL as his senpai, guiding him through the world of accounting. As they work together, they gradually grow closer.

The actors do a solid job, and while the story is on the shorter side, it’s concise. The ending isn’t really open, more like a “you can imagine how it continues” type. Not perfect, but not bad either.

Average: 8/10
This series includes a few tropes I enjoy and features three cute romance plots with nice chemistry. However, it leans too heavily on clichés, constant roadblocks and third-party meddling slow down the progress more than necessary.

Overall, I’d rate it around a weak 8.
The beginning had some humor and the premise of a fake eunuch was intriguing, which caught my interest. Unfortunately, it didn’t build much beyond that. The romance chemistry felt flat, and the storyline quickly slipped into cliché territory. The villains were predictable, and the whole fake eunuch angle felt like a recycled trope seen too many times before.

8/10
Nah, this J-drama isn’t your typical romcom, but it still feels a lot like an anime romance adaptation. I guess that’s just the J-drama style. The story is more or less original, though I’ve seen similar themes in some K-dramas, like Potato Lab. Unfortunately, this drama doesn’t really bring anything extra to make it stand out from the crowd.

Better — 8/10
A few scenes are genuinely funny, but overall it’s a pretty average zombie movie. The zombie apocalypse isn’t really the main focus; it’s more of a family comedy with some zombie elements in the background.

8/10
I have to admit, most of the negative comments about this drama are valid. It started off well — a solid mix of political crime and a bodyguard-x-beauty dynamic — but eventually turned into a tangled spy drama. By the end, it was as messy as the Gordian Knot, and the writers never managed to cut through it to give viewers any real clarity.

8/10 — Average
I usually don’t enjoy Korean dramas set in this time period, but I watched this one mainly for Han Hyo Joo. While it has one or two nice scenes, the story overall feels bland and unremarkable on all fronts.

Better — 8/10
I watched this mainly for Bae Suzy, but overall it turned out to be a pretty good fantasy romance. The story is fairly classic, yet the chemistry and humor made it enjoyable. I liked the supporting actors and their roles, though I feel the drama was a bit lacking in that area compared to other fantasy romances I rated higher, like My Demon (8.5).

Rating: 8/10

I’m not even sure what didn’t sit right with me. The cast is strong, the story has depth in places, and the message lands well. The chemistry between couples, even the villainous ones, worked nicely.

But it lacked that bingeworthy pull. I watched it over a week with breaks, which is unusual for me. At times I had to push myself to continue. I think it’s mostly due to the shifting tone. Sometimes it felt like a drama in the style of Anna, then leaned romantic, then shifted again—sometimes back to Anna, sometimes into something else entirely.

Still, a solid watch. Just not one that held me start to finish.

Rating: 8/10

The only real perk of this drama was the cast. The actors were genuinely likeable and I cannot say a bad word about their performances. However the story itself was very generic and full of clichés. The love triangle dragged on far too long, constantly inventing new reasons to keep the couple apart just to stretch the plot.

The second couple had a lot of screen time and featured very attractive actors. I was actually more interested in the beginning of their romance than the main one, but it quickly lost momentum and fell flat soon after.

Quite ok but not much of action nor much of story.

Rating: better 8

Characters had distinct personalities. I usually find Thai actresses hard to tell apart, but several stood out. The story leaned into soap opera drama—each character had major flaws that evolved or faced consequences. Romance was engaging but dragged before they got together. At least they stayed active in the plot. Biggest issue was the pushy, irrational family, though that seems typical for Thai dramas.

Rating: solid 8.5/10

The story is well-crafted and intriguing, and the acting, production quality, and costumes are truly impressive. However, it didn’t quite capture my interest as much as I expected, even though I usually enjoy the time-travel genre. For me, it just didn’t fully hit the mark.

The overall feel of the story is like a blend of the Korean drama Signal (investigating cases across time) and the Chinese film Better Days (with its raw, gritty atmosphere and emotionally heavy love story).

Still, it’s a relatively short watch, and from the very beginning you can tell it leans toward being an “art” drama.

Rating: 8/10
It was interesting overall, and I really like the female lead actress—she’s great in most of her dramas. However, the story felt quite cliché, and the romance lacked spark and memorable moments. It was just okay-ish in that aspect.

Rating: strong 8.5/10
I’m giving it this strong rating mainly because the female lead actress is one of my favorites. The story is quite nice and fits my taste — I especially enjoy the sudden marriage and cohabitation themes. The acting overall was great, and several supporting actors really stood out.

However, it does have a few notable flaws: the toxic love triangle felt overdone, and there were too many villains. Only one or two of them had any real depth, while the rest were rather generic.

8/10
Overall, it was average. Truthfully, it’s not a romcom. If anything, it reminded me of the drama Shadow Beauty, which focused on the influence of social media on teens along with a school romance. But Shadow Beauty was far more enjoyable. This drama had an interesting concept, but they never developed it properly and only skimmed the surface of the story.