Watched 2025

27/07/25

Not sure what I watched but it was pretty and somewhat inspiring o-o Seemed like an ad to me and then I checked the tags and sure enough, it was. lol 

Recommend: ▲▲ ◭ △ △ 

• Used for the A-Z Challenge, Actors Watch Challenge, Every Genre Challenge, Movie Challenge 2

28/07/25

Unfortunately not as ground-breaking and fun as I was hoping but fine for what it was. I liked the height difference. Seeing a ML have to look up all the time is pure serotonin for my brain. The plot was a bit messy and aimless though. 

Full Review.

Recommend: ▲▲▲ ◭ △ 

• Used for the MDL Watch Challenge, Color Challenge, A-Z Challenge, PTW Challenge, Spring Cleaning Challenge, Movie Challenge 2, Connection Board Challenge

29/07/25

Veryyyy cute. I think the implication seems to be that ML is a merman and that's just bonus points cute. I love it!

Recommend: ▲▲ ◭ △ △ 

• Used for the Filmography Challenge

29/07/25

Saw clips of this on tumblr and just had to watch it. That beginning sequence is everything but it feels a bit odd without knowing what's being said. 

Recommend: ▲▲ ◭ △ △ 

• Used for the Filmography Challenge

09/08/25

Well, this was way worse than I was expecting and hoping for. The initial premise was compelling and the role reversal was really giving, but unfortunately that loses its charm fairly quickly. FL can't decide whether she's strong or not so she's kinda both and neither at the same time, fluctuating between independency and helplessness. ML, of course, could not escape from the secret badass identity which just felt repetitive and boring. I liked his green-tea/coquettish nature though, it almost reminded me a bit of My Lady General but ultimately, extremely disappointing. 

The plot made no sense, the acting was okay at best (mostly from ML), and the quality was atrocious.

Recommend: ◭ △ △ △ △ | ❌

11/08/25

For a vertical minidrama this was pretty good. The plot, though with issues, was pretty coherent and interesting, especially after the previous one I watched. The characters were endearing and different than the usual (mostly all but ML, but event he secondary love rivals). The quality was decent and the acting was all around pretty solid. Not a bad watch at all.

Unfortunately though the intro felt kinda disconnected from the rest and isn't really addressed a whole lot. Kinda wild to throw in a random kidnapping, S.A, and stockholm syndrome arc only for it to ultimately not add a whole lot.

Recommend: ▲▲▲ ◭ △ | ✔️

12/08/25 - 15/08/25

Not like the other cdramas. Amazing first 17 episodes full of angst, role reversal, solid storytelling, and atypical leads. The type of drama that you'd more commonly find in the non-idol spaces. The quality was great, the romance was delightful, and the acting was solid. Highly recommend if you skip the last couples of episodes. 

Recommend: ▲▲▲▲▲ | ✔️

• Used for the MDL Watch Challenge, Color Challenge, A-Z Challenge, Miniseries Challenge 2, MDL Exploration Challenge, r/CDRAMA Challenge, Historical Cdrama Challenge, MDL Countries Challenge, Connection Board Challenge

Full review

10/08/25 - 17/08/25

Had a lot of good and bad things so it's hard to rate. It thankfully lacked a lot of the cringe present in a lot of Thai dramas, paired with a more simple but intimate filming style and good team chemistry. The acting was pretty good but a miss in certain areas. The plot was good but felt very rushed, like they were just leaping from plot point to plot point and never really giving us time to breathe. Romance was great, good chemistry, and good dynamics. Loved the angst and the whump but the plot has too much wrong with it to give it a higher rating... 

Recommend: ▲▲▲ ◭ △ | ✔️

• Used for the MDL Watch Challenge, A-Z Challenge, Drama Discovery Challenge, BL Watch Challenge 2025, Thai Watch Challenge

17/08/25

Another banger short film from this director with the plot for a drama but worked perfectly into a film. Everything about this was a wonderful experience: the actors, the cinematography, the locations, the plot- Truthfully, no notes, I just wish it could've been a miniseries. 

Recommend: ▲▲▲▲▲ | ✔️

• Used for the Color Challenge, A-Z Challenge, Spring Cleaning Challenge, Connection Board Challenge

19/08/25

Incredibility entertaining and adorable minidrama with 10/10 chemistry and some very solid acting despite the small budget. It was also surprisingly heartfelt and sincere but ultimately way too short. Would've been great as a bit longer miniseries

Recommend: ▲▲▲▲▲ | ✔️

• Used for the A-Z Challenge, Miniseries Challenge 2, BL Watch Challenge 2025

18/08/25 - 21/08/25

Beautiful drama with intimate romance and good revenge boggled down by excessive suffering. Loved the disabled ML rep and the setting was lovely (as were the first couple of episodes) but it loses itself as the story progresses and becomes a mess you just want to end. Overall good quality in terms of production and acting.

Recommend: ▲▲▲ ◭ △ | ✔️

• Used for the MDL Watch Challenge, Color Challenge, A-Z Challenge, Miniseries Challenge 2, Mandarin Challenge, PTW Challenge, Spring Cleaning Challenge, r/CDRAMA Challenge, Historical Cdrama Challenge, Filmography Challenge, Connection Board Challenge

03/08/25 - 23/08/25

The first 10-12 episodes were extremely compelling but then they pull the rug right from under the viewers and turn the serious enemies to lovers war drama into a slapstick comedy. This carries on until about episode 28 where it remembers what drama it's supposed to be and tries to bring back the intensity from the beginning but it's far too little too late. The kind of drama I skipped most of the second half and regret nothing. 

Recommend: ▲ △ △ △ △ | ❌

• Used for the MDL Watch Challenge, Color Challenge, A-Z Challenge, Drama Discovery Challenge, r/CDRAMA Challenge, Historical Cdrama Challenge, OST Watch Challenge

25/08/25 - 26/08/25

Still a great watch even upon a rewatch. The leads chemistry is everything, the unhinged plot is hilarious and the leads' styling still makes me giddy (still thinking about ML's braided hairstyle lol). Skipped through a lot/most of the political scenes though, didn't care much for them the first time around and its no different on  rewatch.

Recommend: ▲▲▲▲▲ | ✔️

• Used for the r/CDRAMA Challenge, Filmography Challenge, Connection Board Challenge

26/08/25 - 27/08/25

Interesting concept, interesting setup but lackluster execution. The story had all the elements of being interesting but instead it meandered endlessly with typical xianxia misunderstandings, "I hurt you because I love you"s which weakened the plot a lot. The leads were both good with good chemistry but the story was a mess.

Recommend: ▲ △ △ △ △ | ❌

• Used for the Miniseries Challenge 2, Connection Board Challenge

27/08/25

Honestly not very much of anything and I was really grossed out by what ML did ToT 

Recommend: ▲ △ △ △ △ | ❌

• Used for the Color Challenge, BL Watch Challenge 2025

29/08/25

A disappointment compared to the first. A movie that could've been a prologue. The plot was paper thin, the characters did a whole lot of standing around, there were precious few character moments that mattered, the romance did not get the development it needed, characters that should've done things didn't, the villains were either a joke or had no clear goals, the heroes only won because of the thickest plot armour and a plethora of deus ex machinas, and there were mostly fight scenes that went on forever and didn't look good. An overreliance on CGI. 

I still enjoyed it for what it was even if it was a husk of it's prequel. I ADORED FL though. WOW!

Recommend: ▲ ▲ ▲ △ △ | Wouldn't recommend unless you're watching the entire trilogy 

• Used for the MDL Watch Challenge, Color Challenge, Legendary Tales Challenge, Historical Cdrama Challenge, Connection Board Challenge

30/08/25

Not very impressive all around. Low budget, bad acted, and mediocre plot. The interesting aspect is the multiple endings that actually play out completely but there were transitions that didn't make sense. 

Recommend: △ △ △ △ △ | ❌

• Used for the Miniseries Challenge 2

30/08/25

A cute and funny microdrama about family and business with a generous load of role reversal. The leads had such good chemistry and both actors were good. Loved the flirty FL x shy ML dynamic they had going on. A lot of scenes were genuinely funny but the constant wave of cartoonish villains became a bit tiresome. 

Recommend: ▲▲▲ ◭ △ | ✔️

• Used for the Color Challenge, A-Z Challenge

31/08/25

Did my yearly rewatch of one of my fav dramas everrr so of course this was an amazing watch :3 Still love it sm. The steam, the chemistry, the role reversal~ yessss!!!

Recommend: ▲▲▲ ▲ ▲ | ✔️

• Used for the Connection Board Challenge

01/09/25 - 02/09/25

Hysterical parody with enough heart to make pull you through. If you need a hilarious mood-booster, then I highly recommend. Great take on the quirky world too

Recommend: ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ | ✔️

• Used for the Color Challenge, A-Z Challenge, BL Watch Challenge 2025

03/09/25

Didn't love it as much as the previous times? I kinda noticed all the plot holes and it didn't hit the same as ZGZZS did even though it's better? The intimacy was still 100/10 though. Would rewatch for that alone.

Recommend: ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ | ✔️

• Used for the Connection Board Challenge

04/09/12

Weaker than the previous season. Not really all that funny (still funny enough but not comparable) and the cringe was hard to handle. It was shorter and seemed more aimless in a way. People say that ML was growing as a character but I'm not really sure I see it? They also still didn't explain how this one guy seems to be influencing ML... 

Something about it feels very dystopian in a way? IDK how to explain it but it makes me somewhat uncomfy 

Recommend: ▲▲▲ ◭ △ | ✔️

• Used for the Color Challenge, BL Watch Challenge 2025