Sateee

A Dream Within A Dream, starring Liu Yuning and Li Yitong, was a drama I initially had high expectations for. I genuinely thought it would be intense and gripping, it leaned slightly toward comedy. That said, it still managed to ease my disappointment a little. The storyline falls under the identity genre which honestly, isn’t really my favorite and that made the watching experience a bit exhausting for me.

Li Yitong’s character, in particular, frustrated me. Not because I dislike her, but her character felt… a bit dumb. There were so many moments where it should’ve been obvious to her that the two people she was interacting with were actually the same person. Yet somehow, she remained oblivious. It was mentally draining at times, especially because both the male and female leads were actually fighting for the same goal revenge and protection but the lack of clarity made everything feel more complicated than necessary.

Despite all that, I still watched it until the end mainly because I’m a huge fan of Liu Yuning. But I’ll admit, it took a lot of emotional energy. The pacing and the constant identity confusion got under my skin. However, if you’re someone who enjoys dramas centered around secret identities, this might still be a decent watch for you. Just be prepared for some headshaking moments along the way.