Editorials 
Not what they said
Okay first I want to say this drama I am really looking forward to. Because my favorite actor This is my honest opinion and does not follow what is currently popular or hot. Honestly, if this drama wasn't Bai Jing Ting, then I think the plot and story of this drama would be very boring. If this wasn't a spin-off of Hidden Love, I'm sure it wouldn't be as popular. Honestly very honestly this drama is even very grey, and awkward if it wasn't for the actors Maybe I wouldn't watch this drama Other actors are not suitable, songs that do not fit the scene and actually make the atmosphere confusing. The epilogue scenes that I think are ambiguous, we should have known that because they were already there. But I persisted because it was said to be good, many people said it was good, secondly because of the visuals of Bai Jing Ting and Zhang Ruonan. Moreover, this drama did not meet my expectations. Sorry but Honest opinion and not fixated on any popularity.Was this review helpful to you?
A drama this expensive, and support from the internal platform. Even han
Zhang Linghe’s Stiff Acting: Failing to Bring a Multidimensional Character to LifeThe most significant criticism is directed at Zhang Linghe’s performance as Murong Qingyi. As the son of a warlord burdened by past trauma, the character should possess complex emotional layers—a blend of vengeance, love, and vulnerability. Unfortunately, Zhang Linghe’s portrayal is remarkably stiff; a sly smirk is simply not enough.
• Flat & Monotonous Expressions: When faced with intense internal conflict, his facial expressions often appear blank and lifeless.
• Inability to Match His Co-star: His lackluster acting becomes even more glaring when sharing the screen with Wang Churan. Instead of radiating an intense "love-hate" chemistry, his rigid demeanor makes their romantic interactions feel forced and cold.
2. Bizarre Camera Movement That Disrupts the Aesthetic
The direction and cinematography in *Overdo* amount to a form of "visual malpractice." Many have complained about the highly unconventional camera movements, which distract from the story—reminiscent of low-budget, vertical "micro-dramas," further exacerbated by excessive "beauty" filters.
• "Short-Drama" Style Angles: The camera often moves in a hurried, erratic fashion, utilizing jarring transitions. Far from looking cinematic, the visuals evoke the feel of a low-budget, vertical-format micro-drama. At one point, the camera even focuses on the back of a character’s neck while Wang Churan is speaking—a truly absurd choice.
• Illogical Focus: The director frequently forces extreme close-ups on characters' faces or, conversely, zooms in inexplicably on their feet or the ground, with no clear narrative justification. This creates a disjointed visual flow that becomes exhausting to watch.
The story itself is good, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone prone to dizziness; the production quality is, in my view, visually jarring.
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