Role Reversal (RR) | GB

Not really RR. I found this one to be somewhat misleading based on the synopsis. Both mcs act rather traditionally when with each other and only act prince-like (for the FL) or princess-like (for the ML) when with their friends/fans. There is some enjoyable but more subtle RR to the show, like the fact that both MCs are confused as being the opposite gender and that they cross-dress (and generally speaking, dress somewhat androgynous) but yeah, I was expecting (and hoping for) more.

TLDR: Femboy ML, Mascgirl FL

Not really RR. I... I guess there was an attempt? They tried the whole crossdressing and matriarchy thing but wow did they miss the mark (There's quite a bit of crossdressing though and in the beginning they show a bit of the world which was nice even if played for laughs). Not only is there little to no RR amongst the leads but in the end the role reversal is 'fixed' because it was 'wrong'. Also, very standard characters and a female villain who's entire thing is being wronged by a man. Idk what I was expecting with the censorship but this was definitely disappointing... 

TLDR: Matriarchy, crossdressing ML & SML

Not really RR. This one was bad even for a noona romance. ML is younger, yes and FL is allegedly a successful businesswoman, but she acts like an immature child (she is somewhat assertive in the beginning but that's about it). Secondary couple aren't much better but SFL does have to carry SML when he's drunk which was endearing and he does end up sleeping on her shoulder <333

TLDR: Older woman/younger man, Businesswoman FL, Tsundere ML, FL chases ML

Not really RR.  Faltered quickly after the very beginning. FL was the empress and ML was her consort, which was rather endearing, but plot twists happened.

Tags: (beginning) Empress FL, Consort ML 

❌ RR-axe (RR to trad) (✨RR: Slightly in the beginning)

Not RR. Honestly, only really RR in the sense that FL does weightlifting so she's a bit more tomboyish, strong and rough. Other than that, extremely traditional 

TLDR: Strong FL, Tomboy-ish FL

Not RR. FL manhandles ML like once or something iirc and she's a cold general while he's a flirty doctor (which is nice) but other than that, pretty standard coupling. Also the quality was so bad it was basically unwatchable t-t

TLDR: General FL, Doctor ML, Cold FL, Flirty ML, Assertive FL. 

Not RR. I don't remember a single RR instance? Idk why it has the Gender Role Reversal tag...

TLDR: FL x Multiple husbands (platonic)

part of the above so the same applies

Not RR. ML marries into FL's home but their dynamic is extremely conventional otherwise. If anything, ML is more insufferably overpowered than other MLs

TLDR: Matrilocal husband ML

➤ Impression after halfway (Dropped)

Not RR. I remember there might've been a slight RR moment (iirc, FL goes 'evil' and gets some concubines?) but I honestly hated the drama so much I can't remember.

Not RR. Not sure why the Gender Role Reversal tag was added to this. Didn't have a lick of RR but I guess FL could be considered somewhat masculine in behaviour. 

Not RR. Honestly, I have NO idea why this was tagged as 'gender role reversal'. FL is cold, that's literally it. Also it's very much dependent on you watching the OG drama so not worth checking out unless you've done so.

Not RR. Everything that was RR about the first part completely vanished in the 2nd part and it became bland toxic xianxia slop. ML grows resentful of FL and becomes a cold and aloof king who captures her and soft tortures her for months? years? Meanwhile FL becomes too sick to do anything other than sit around for the vast majority of this part. 

Secondary couple are really pushed to the backseat and their dynamic becomes more egalitarian than RR since the setting changes drastically. 

The things that remained RR... FL's assistant Luoluo and her BF. She's very flirty, forward, and active in the bedroom (wink wink) while he very much gives off flustered virgin energy struggling to keep up with her.

Then the plot twist villain is a woman and she overthrows her mentor and wants to keep him as a pet but he dies.  

Technically RR. Very male-gazey/male-fantasy kinda RR. FL is a powerful demon ML summons because he wants a girlfriend and to get laid. FL pursues him to do said deed because her power grows when she does that... ML is an utter loser, and FL is shy of a sexist fantasy. Couldn't get past episode 1.

Tags: Demon FL. Strong FL, Badass FL, Cool FL, Weak ML, Nice ML, Cold FL, Warm ML | Demon FL x Human ML, Strong FL x Weak ML, Cold FL x Warm ML | FL chases ML first.

➤ Impression after 1 ep (Dropped)

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So far... Not too RR. Much like Season 1 it takes place in a matriarchy and we got peacock-core ML slaying as always. Somehow even more lacklustre with the RR than the previous season tho T_T FL is dumber than ever but she's physically strong so yay... ML lost his physical strength so she does end up having to save him sometimes which is something. SML became more puppy-like in this season and his relationship with SFL is giving rich elite woman/devoted guard, lol.

Tags: Strong FL, Weak ML | Matriarchy 

➤ On Hold (03/19)

So far... Not too RR. 

TLDR: Slight Femdom, coquettish ML, Cold FL

➤ Impression after 8 eps (Dropped)

So far... rather RR

Tags: (1st arc) Consort ML. Strong FL, Weak ML, Cruel FL, Kind ML, Mistreated ML, Abused ML | Matrilocal Marriage. 

➤ Impression after 2 eps (On-Hold)

Fairly RR. Tired of the mistreated FLs in the microdramas, well, worry not, this ML gets mistreated every episode and needs strong and aloof FL to save him. ML was cheated on and mistreated by his girlfriend who left him for a bully of a man. He meets FL by chance then finds out she's his manager and she protects him and saves him more than a couple of times. He's cute and bubbly, emotional and sensible (and literally constantly bullied and mistreated, my poor pookie) and FL is cold, aloof, and kinda mean. 

It doesn't rank higher mostly because of certain tropes that just keep showing up in RR media. Like FL physically hurting ML for comedy(?) and also because there was less romance than I was expecting and hoping for.

Tags: Mistreated ML, Cute ML, Eccentric ML, Cold FL, Aloof FL, Strong FL, Badass FL, Naive and Gullible ML | FL saves ML | FL saves ML

➤ Impression after 2 eps (On-Hold)

Fairly RR. ML finds himself in a matriarchy. FL is a red-flag princess going through any means to marry him. 

Tags: Princess FL, General FL. Flirty FL, Toxic FL, Reserved ML, Quirky ML, Douchebag FL, Strong FL, Weak ML | Royal FL x Commoner ML, Strong FL x Weak ML | Malewife abduction ||| Matriarchy setting

➤ Impression after 2 eps (On-Hold)

Somewhat RR. SML's childhood friend is a masc-presenting detective who's always looking out for him and protecting him. She's also absolutely smitten with him and makes sure he knows. He's babygirl-coded but more traditional than she is. 

Tags: Badass SFL, Strong SFL, Protective SFL | Protector SFL x Protected SML.

➤ Impression after 5 eps (Still Watching...)

Fairly RR. Another of those axed dramas that starts out deliciously RR but develops into the same boring cringe. FL snatches ML during his wedding procession to her deceased sister and takes him for herself (meanwhile he had planned it all to be able to get close and kill her). She ends up making him into her slave then her bodyguard. She's the typical domme type that's handsy, dominant, and cruel, only that plot twist (not really) she's not like that at all! She does poison him and keeps him under her control via magic, tho. Meanwhile ML hates her, but plays along and ends up becoming a coquettish green tea.

Tags: Concubine ML. Dominant FL, Possessive FL, Badass FL, Submissive ML, Green-Tea ML | Master FL x Slave ML, Princess FL x Concubine ML (briefly), Dom FL x Sub ML | FL chases ML first, Husband Abduction, RR steam 

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Slightly RR. Starts out with some role reversal elements like ML being very submissive (borderline masochistic) and being mistreated by those around him (including FL), but it already had trad moments with ML being assertive and possessive at times. Later turns into just the usual traditional slop. A proper axe.

Tags: Domineering FL, Mean FL, Toxic FL, Manipulative FL, Mistreated ML, Clingy ML, Emotional ML, Sensitive ML, Submissive ML | Dom FL x Sub ML, Masochist ML x Sadist FL | FL bullies ML

❌ RR-axe (RR-ish to trad)

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TITLES NOT YET ON MDL:

1. The Alluring Night《夜色撩人》| Very RR | [Completed]

2. My Adorable Husband《娇夫在下》| Slightly RR | [Completed]

3. Best Friends' Double Transmigration: Urgent, This Year's Villains Are Hard to Clean Up《闺蜜双穿：急，这届反派不好擦》| RR (secondary couple)| [Currently Watching]

4. Pampered: My Sweet Opera Star Husband Is a Young Marshal《豢宠：我的名伶甜夫是少帅》| RR | [Completed]

5. The Perfect Lover 《秩序之外＆残次品》 | Fairly RR [Currently Watching]

6. Her playboy husband is super obedient 《她养的纨绔丈夫超乖》| Fairly RR [Currently Watching]

Somewhat RR.

Tags: Strong FL, Weak ML, Assertive FL, Protective FL, Hot-headed FL, Meek ML, Softspoken ML, Awkward ML | Strong FL/Weak ML, Assertive FL/Shy ML, Hot-headed FL/Level-headed ML | FL protects ML, FL saves ML