When Fast-Forward Wasn’t Fast Enough – 2025 Edition
A collection of 2025 C-dramas that just didn’t hit the mark — from messy plots to wasted potential.
If you also found yourself disappointed (or entertained by the chaos), give this list a 💗
To be continued...
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![A Dream within a Dream]()
1. A Dream within a Dream
Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes
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![The Blossoming Love]()
2. The Blossoming Love
Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes
Started off strong with a witty FL and a charismatic ML, but gradually slipped into cheesy territory with the FL turning frustratingly childish.
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![Feud]()
3. Feud
Chinese Drama - 2025, 32 episodes
If you're into abusive relationships, constant fights, and zero healthy communication, this one delivers.
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![Eternal Brotherhood Season 2]()
4. Eternal Brotherhood Season 2
Chinese Drama - 2025, 24 episodes
Some interesting characters but a meandering plot that leads absolutely nowhere.
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![Everlasting Longing]()
5. Everlasting Longing
Chinese Drama - 2025, 30 episodes
Charismatic ML, fun dynamic with the FL—but mid-drama, the story got lost in a subplot.
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![Legend of Zang Hai]()
6. Legend of Zang Hai
Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes
Dropped it when the cruelty crossed the line from compelling to downright sadistic—just not my cup of torment.
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![Les Belles]()
7. Les Belles
Chinese Drama - 2025, 26 episodes
A hilarious ML carried the first half, but after the plot twist, his charm vanished—and so did my interest.
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![Love Never Fails]()
8. Love Never Fails
Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes
Tapped out before episode one ended—yet another unbearably childish FL.
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![Love of the Divine Tree]()
9. Love of the Divine Tree
Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes
Started with a promising premise, but got lost in clichés, a miscast FL, and a plot that moved slower than my will to keep watching.
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![Coroner's Diary]()
10. Coroner's Diary
Chinese Drama - 2025, 38 episodes
Hoped for the ML's slow healing arc — got a fast-forwarded romance instead.
