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 (who also happens to be the crush of her friend). At one point, 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.