Miao_07

You have to watch this drama - you won't regret it

My all-time favorite chinese drama

Very underrated drama - If this show was released today in all international platforms, it would have the same recognition as nowadays most famous Kdramas (e.g. Squid Game)

I rewatched recently and I still find myself enjoying it so much, (which is rare because I usually get bored when I watch it for the 2nd / 3rd time), and this will typically be the type of drama that I can watch over and over again without feeling a tiny sense of boredom

Everything in this drama is great : the storyline, the filming, the actors, the chemistry, the characters, like everything is so cohesive and coherent as a a whole and I find it rare in dramaland today.

There's so many things to talk about but I think I will focus on the storyline and the actors
It's a Sci-Fi drama but I still find it coherent and realistic if we follow the logic behind (aka time loop), which make the overall very enjoyable and it somehow shows how good the writing is (I can imagine how tricky is to be to fall into something in this genre that does not make any sense). And what makes it great is that this drama also shows a very "human" side to a all the characters which make them very touching - and in that sense I think the drama has also a "slice of life" aspect.

I was touched by every characters storylines - their background, their struggles, and it shows how every individual we meet in our daily life (e.g the bus), there is a story beneath it, and society and life isn't about who is bad and who is good. As a chinese myself I can relate to all the characters storyline as I understand how chinese society can be harsh to individuals.
I enjoy how in the first episodes, we were focused on getting to know what's going on, the logic behind the loop, and then later on how the attention switch to getting to know all the backstory from the characters - which later will help the leads to get out from the time loop.

It also underlines how harassment, in general, could be devastating to families and how words can hurt people. People please be careful with your words, words are powerful : it could heal or destroy someone

Okay now I will talk about our leads : they're AMAZING. like really. The characters are surely not easy to play, but I find their acting very convincing. The chemistry is also there, their relationship doesn't feel rushed or anything but rather very natural (the story is not focused on the romantic plot tough - but towards the end we clearly understand that they're a couple haha.) The characters are very well written, kudos to the writers : all have their own personality traits, their on fears but as a duo their energy match perfectly.

And what a change to see that everyone in this drama is logical, not overly-dramatic, and how all think efficiently. Not useless drama or waste of time with potential characters that could drag the overall plot.

I also want to underline how well the side characters performed (special mention to the one playing the police chief and the one plauing meng meng's mom) - whoever casted those actors you did a great job and you deserve everything in the world

10/10 - Give it a try you won't regret it

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Beautiful drama with a great couple

I would say the story is great, interesting (with some good plot twist) but the drama is way too dragging especially at the end. I struggle to finish it (I did skipped some scenes)

However I did really like both leads - actors are great and have good chemistry. I really do like the scenes when they're only both characters because the emotions delivery is top notch. And those scenes like in the pool aaaaah that was hot haha

I really like the decors, the OST, and the whole universe: one of the reason why I'm always tempted by those chinese historical dramas. It's so pleasing to watch really.

I would definitely rated 8/10, 8.5/10 if I did not get bored towards the end

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A very dark and intense BL

Interesting story. Get very intense and dark sometimes - which is not that recurrent in dramaland (or maybe in mainstream drama, because I feel like chinese bl drama for some reason get pretty dark nowadays). This drama isn't for everyone : I'll say this will be more for those who like dark, psychological drama

I like how some of the scenes were filmed and we can really get a grisp on our main leads mental state. And I like how they play with the lightning and angles. The first episode was pretty awkward not gonna lie, I cringed so much haha. (and I think main leads were dubbed ? which somehow takes me out to the story). But I'll say it starts to get better after te two first episodes.

Episode 8 was the best episode - very intense, sad, both leads show great acting. I was feeling so bad for Shu Lang during the whole series - I think in real like Fan Xiao will definitely be the type of person I'll do everything to distance myself for the sake of my well-being. I'll let it go since is dramaland, but there's definitely some scenes where I was like "Uuuugh this is not okay" or "Fan wake up and start being a normal humain being"

Redemption arc was great, but less "intense" in my opinion then what comes before. I did get emotional though in some scenes and we come to see the regret and remorse of Fan Xiao of his past behaviour (which is great we really needed it after this whole whirlwind of emotions)

Both leads has great chemistry
Kudos to Shu Lang, he's nice, sweet, caring - but also smart, witty sometimes. I feel like I totally get why te people around him likes him.
10/10 for how the character was written and portrayed by the actor. Also liked how he was methaphorically compared to buddha everytime

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