from today's episode and previewshe is blaming him for everythingat this point, if she was't the fl. she would…
Well, you could write that about almost every FL in the C-drama land, so it's not the strongest argument :).
The supposedly smart and capable FL in "Blossom of Power" would probably die 10 times in the opening 11 episodes, if not for her multiple love interests saving her bacon.
what! ratings are 6.9!!?I just came to get a check- skip or watch?
It always depends on personal priorities.
I like shows featuring interesting/capable female leads, and I consider Wang Chu Ran the most beautiful Asian actress (and she looks stunning here), so it should be an easy "Yes" for me. Yet, I dropped this one quickly and don't plan to come back, especially after reading posts that she is incompetent/dumb with her revenge (I could stomach ADHD camera work and cinematography if the female lead would be good)
But, I'm sure your priorities are different; it's just a matter of finding a drama which fits them.
When we have red flags, they usually have some reasons to behave the way they do. Not justifying, just stating…
OMG, it's like a plague. The guy kills left and right (or makes people kill themselves with his manipulation) and puts the FL in an extremely dangerous, life-threatening situation, but it's the FL who is worse because of... double standards. What? And of course, red flag ML will always have an explanation for his actions, no matter how shitty they are.
"I am not justifying, but..." in reality, I am one-damn apologist. LOL.
Go watch any version of "Legend of Condor Heroes" and get back to me writing how great Yang Kang is (and of course, how terrible FL is, since it seems to be a norm for you).
I hope posts like yours are happening only because of the heatwave, because it's painful to believe people can be so dumb.
as a man, i feel weird for actually siding with the female lead all the time, but i can't stop it, everytime a…
Well, unlike many MDL women in love with red flag guys, you at least know you have issues. You are one step ahead in fixing yourself. End of my shrink lecture :)
I'm rarely annoyed in a drama but this one just got into my nerve. FL's just all talk and nothing! What??? She's…
I'm 2 years late, but thanks for the warning. And, aren't FLs typically like that? Getting beaten by their 1st opponent, making you wonder "How did she survive before?" :).
well, she’s book smart and it’s literally her first day at the office so i think it’s realistic for her…
OMG, I so much hate calling FLs "Mary Sue" every time they prove to be even half-capable.
All while all the perfect Emperors/Crown Princes/unbeatable Marquises or Dukes/cold CEOs are present pretty much in every drama, and yet, nobody calls them "Marty Sue" or something like that.
This show did not disappoint with a strong FL who has now flying skills king funstrength but a strength of character.…
- This show definitely disappoints regarding FL's strength (maybe except her dog-sniffing nose) - She basically did nothing to make the guys fall in her; they pretty much did it on their own and without any logical reason (hello, writers)
For all the people complaining about a weak/dumb/useless/outmatched female lead (I know I couldn't stomach it), I recommend watching "Kill My Sins", where the lowborn FL does a splendid job navigating high-level cliques on her revenge track.
My thoughts after finishing it (binge style).In short, it's possibly the best modern revenge drama I've ever watched…
- I think a big part of the praise is the fact that it has a happy ending - Too much bland romance/time spent between the leads and too much time spent on flashbacks with violence - I always put situations under the microscope when the ML/ FL fail; I thought the mistake when she left her sidekick husband's picture on the wall was something I could see in reality. On the other side, I hated the whole plot with her mother; there's no way, after their past and so many years of preparations, she would be unprepared like that for her mother's crazy shenanigans - I also didn't like the moment when she decided to kill herself; nobody ever called me an optimist, but I really don't see it happening after completing such a mission. - Was I the only one who somehow thought that the old landlord lady should take her in many years ago after they rescued each other from drowning? Wouldn't this be quite natural? IMO, they somehow should explain why it didn't happen. - With the sidekick's daughter leaving the country, I was really worried that her mother would be beaten to death. Also, it was really good planning to send her away first. - The CEO husband was such a charismatic and all-around capable guy; he also seemed to treat people beneath him decently enough. His fight in the parking lot against the gangster psycho was one of the highlights of this Drama. - I wonder if the CEO and FL romance would have legs. It's a big step-up from playing Go together to have a wife with scars on a body like that, when you are full of options and, to an extent, you need a presentable partner during high-life meetings. - There are some things I don't understand, like the connection between the FL and the old, rich woman who spends her time in a temple - I've seen a discussion about why the Evil group didn't kill the FL or make her disappear. Maybe they were worried about her backup plans? Either way, I believe it's a miss that a conversation between them about this wasn't included in the script. However, I definitely believe that the Evil Weather Bitch should have had FL's sidekick killed (through her husband or someone else), as it would definitely make everything more difficult for the FL. - I felt that dark humour and dialogues, albeit still very good, weren't as clever in Part 2 compared to Part 1. - The revenge was successful (perpetrators turning on another, ending dead or in prison), but the drama did a decent job showing that, as a victim, leading well in the future is also a powerful revenge; the villainous Weather girl clearly hated the fact that FL was doing well in her adult life.
My thoughts after finishing it (binge style). In short, it's possibly the best modern revenge drama I've ever watched (I think I liked "Kill My Sins" more, but it's a costume drama), but at the same time, I feel it's a bit overrated.
Very intriguing, exceptionally well-made and even better written show (dialogue quality and dark humour reminded me of "Justified"), but with a few potential serious flaws: - For an 8-episode drama/season, the entry to the story taking practically 3 episodes was really a lot. - I have a very hard time believing that a sharp and influential guy like the CEO husband wouldn't make a deep background check on his wife; as well as not realising her daughter's hereditary eye illness. - As horrific and gruesome as the violence from the Evil 5 was against the female lead, what the teacher did was the most shocking to me. I'm glad she made him go first, but he still didn't suffer enough in my eyes. And don't start me on other teachers watching it in person... - I quite like the male doctor, but I'm just really worried that he will be a typical overprotective boyfriend in Season 2, either rescuing the female lead too many times or messing up her plans.
The female lead is good, and it's quite gripping all-around, but still it's one of the most overrated stories featuring "female badass leads" I've watched. Starting with her training, moulding her very quickly into becoming a super fighter, "hit the vital spots", lol. Or the kicked-out gangster's quick rise to prominence, soon building an undefeated army of gangsters. Even bigger lol. I also pity a policeman a lot; writing over 100 reports on someone without anything happening, I would get fed up after 10.
There is a rather cheap Chinese movie with a very similar plot, a prettier leading actress and similar fighting scenes, which I would recommend instead; at least you will waste less time. And yes, I temporarily forgot the title :). Update: found it - https://kisskh.at/715767-return-of-sister-in-law
The only truly great thing about "My Name" is the leading song.
In a show like "Nikita" (I'm talking about the one with Maggie Q), at least the backstory is more believable, making the female lead a formidable agent/fighter.
You'll can hate the female lead as much as you want because none of you like a little complex female character…
Isn't the biggest issue with her that she is just dumb/incompetent with her mission? I would gladly watch a drama with a female lead not giving a damm about ML, but her supposed incompetence and poor decision-making make me think twice.
The supposedly smart and capable FL in "Blossom of Power" would probably die 10 times in the opening 11 episodes, if not for her multiple love interests saving her bacon.
I like shows featuring interesting/capable female leads, and I consider Wang Chu Ran the most beautiful Asian actress (and she looks stunning here), so it should be an easy "Yes" for me.
Yet, I dropped this one quickly and don't plan to come back, especially after reading posts that she is incompetent/dumb with her revenge (I could stomach ADHD camera work and cinematography if the female lead would be good)
But, I'm sure your priorities are different; it's just a matter of finding a drama which fits them.
https://kisskh.at/766289-frozen-awakening
And of course, red flag ML will always have an explanation for his actions, no matter how shitty they are.
"I am not justifying, but..." in reality, I am one-damn apologist. LOL.
Go watch any version of "Legend of Condor Heroes" and get back to me writing how great Yang Kang is (and of course, how terrible FL is, since it seems to be a norm for you).
I hope posts like yours are happening only because of the heatwave, because it's painful to believe people can be so dumb.
You are one step ahead in fixing yourself.
End of my shrink lecture :)
And, aren't FLs typically like that? Getting beaten by their 1st opponent, making you wonder "How did she survive before?" :).
All while all the perfect Emperors/Crown Princes/unbeatable Marquises or Dukes/cold CEOs are present pretty much in every drama, and yet, nobody calls them "Marty Sue" or something like that.
- She basically did nothing to make the guys fall in her; they pretty much did it on their own and without any logical reason (hello, writers)
Plus rescuing her every 1-2 episodes.
Come on...
It's yet another show masquerading as "female-centric", where the writers have an allergy to making the FL the most capable person in the drama.
- Too much bland romance/time spent between the leads and too much time spent on flashbacks with violence
- I always put situations under the microscope when the ML/ FL fail; I thought the mistake when she left her sidekick husband's picture on the wall was something I could see in reality. On the other side, I hated the whole plot with her mother; there's no way, after their past and so many years of preparations, she would be unprepared like that for her mother's crazy shenanigans
- I also didn't like the moment when she decided to kill herself; nobody ever called me an optimist, but I really don't see it happening after completing such a mission.
- Was I the only one who somehow thought that the old landlord lady should take her in many years ago after they rescued each other from drowning? Wouldn't this be quite natural? IMO, they somehow should explain why it didn't happen.
- With the sidekick's daughter leaving the country, I was really worried that her mother would be beaten to death. Also, it was really good planning to send her away first.
- The CEO husband was such a charismatic and all-around capable guy; he also seemed to treat people beneath him decently enough. His fight in the parking lot against the gangster psycho was one of the highlights of this Drama.
- I wonder if the CEO and FL romance would have legs. It's a big step-up from playing Go together to have a wife with scars on a body like that, when you are full of options and, to an extent, you need a presentable partner during high-life meetings.
- There are some things I don't understand, like the connection between the FL and the old, rich woman who spends her time in a temple
- I've seen a discussion about why the Evil group didn't kill the FL or make her disappear. Maybe they were worried about her backup plans? Either way, I believe it's a miss that a conversation between them about this wasn't included in the script. However, I definitely believe that the Evil Weather Bitch should have had FL's sidekick killed (through her husband or someone else), as it would definitely make everything more difficult for the FL.
- I felt that dark humour and dialogues, albeit still very good, weren't as clever in Part 2 compared to Part 1.
- The revenge was successful (perpetrators turning on another, ending dead or in prison), but the drama did a decent job showing that, as a victim, leading well in the future is also a powerful revenge; the villainous Weather girl clearly hated the fact that FL was doing well in her adult life.
In short, it's possibly the best modern revenge drama I've ever watched (I think I liked "Kill My Sins" more, but it's a costume drama), but at the same time, I feel it's a bit overrated.
- For an 8-episode drama/season, the entry to the story taking practically 3 episodes was really a lot.
- I have a very hard time believing that a sharp and influential guy like the CEO husband wouldn't make a deep background check on his wife; as well as not realising her daughter's hereditary eye illness.
- As horrific and gruesome as the violence from the Evil 5 was against the female lead, what the teacher did was the most shocking to me. I'm glad she made him go first, but he still didn't suffer enough in my eyes. And don't start me on other teachers watching it in person...
- I quite like the male doctor, but I'm just really worried that he will be a typical overprotective boyfriend in Season 2, either rescuing the female lead too many times or messing up her plans.
I guess it's time to start Season 2 now!
However, if the male lead were told "hit the vital spots" and then suddenly became an unstoppable fighter, it would be almost equally dumb.
Starting with her training, moulding her very quickly into becoming a super fighter, "hit the vital spots", lol.
Or the kicked-out gangster's quick rise to prominence, soon building an undefeated army of gangsters. Even bigger lol.
I also pity a policeman a lot; writing over 100 reports on someone without anything happening, I would get fed up after 10.
There is a rather cheap Chinese movie with a very similar plot, a prettier leading actress and similar fighting scenes, which I would recommend instead; at least you will waste less time.
And yes, I temporarily forgot the title :).
Update: found it - https://kisskh.at/715767-return-of-sister-in-law
The only truly great thing about "My Name" is the leading song.
In a show like "Nikita" (I'm talking about the one with Maggie Q), at least the backstory is more believable, making the female lead a formidable agent/fighter.
I would gladly watch a drama with a female lead not giving a damm about ML, but her supposed incompetence and poor decision-making make me think twice.