Colum H

There is also evidence for media affecting the brain chemistry i.e. production of oxytocin. These changes affect how people react in real life.
c.f. http://storywork.com/how-stories-change-attitudes-beliefs-and-behavior/

You can know the difference between fact and fiction but that doesn't mean that fiction won't change how you respond to fact.
For example:
"The review found evidence of an association between pornography and an
increased likelihood of committing both verbal and physical acts of aggression, with a significantly stronger correlation with the use of violent pornography. Use of violent pornography and prior exposure to parental spousal abuse were the two strongest predictors of a first sexually violent act. The use of violent and degrading pornography was also found to be significantly associated with reduced self-reported willingness to intervene in a potential act of sexual violence"
From - The relationship between pornography use and harmful sexual attitudes and behaviours, A literature review prepared by The Behavioural Architects (Joanne Upton, Alya Hazell, Rachel Abbott and Kate
Pilling) for the Government Equalities Office
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/976730/The_Relationship_between_Pornography_use_and_Harmful_Sexual_Attitudes_and_Behaviours-_literature_review_v1.pdf

Kudos! Great review.

That's what killed it for me too

If it was Black(Red, Yellow) Face everyone would be complaining but it's OK for a Neuro Typical person to pretend (for pathos and laughs)? - I think I get what you are saying and genuinely hadn't thought of it like that.

Excellent review! So many 'fluffy' romances coming out of China which are actually quite disturbing when looked at with an eye to reality. I'm especially creeped out by the small girl, tall man dynamic which just seems to involve being loomed over and having your space invaded - if it wasn't in a 'romance' it'd be called bullying and intimidation.

I quite enjoyed the first couple of episodes - the useless rich boy trashing everything was fun and Zhao Lu Si is as watchable as ever but my interest started waning quite quickly. The ML kept doing creepy things which made me dislike him as well as wooden acting and tropey set pieces.
The logic/continuity is more than a little off as well making you feel as if you're watching short episodes loosely strung together.
On hold for now.

He can be a little same act different role but I like the act.
Something in the Rain was better than OSN except for the whole crazy mother tip which was a little waring

Me neither nor Piece of your Mind - One Spring Night though I really enjoyed and I've watched it a couple of times since. Romance is a Bonus Book is probably one of my fave slow burns, I rewatched it as soon as I'd finished it.

Yes but they appear in the show even if not on the poster so I don't really see your point.

So is that an 'actually no' or an 'almost'?

At a guess he turns nice and was misunderstood in his reasons if not his behaviour and Gon realises he really loves her and tries to change too late. It's Japanese so there might not be a concrete choice at the end but the implication is she'll end up with Shinji - who is now nice. At least that's sort of what I assume happens. Unfortunately I have a Too Jerk Behaviour switch and when it gets flipped it's pretty much impossible to flip back.

I checked and I might be maligning him there.
However of the shows I've watched him play a main role in I've finished 0 out of 6, so maybe I just don't like his acting.

Yet not so brilliantly written that I wanted to keep watching it. I'm afraid I'm firmly with the 'better without the romance' crew for this one - ain't nothing they can do that'll make me like them now.
Dropped.

Oh yeah cute puppy dog style lead who can get away with anything because he's CUUUUUUUTE and so, borderline? bullies the not so confident FL. He plays similar leads all the time doesn't he?

I can't remember what he was like now apart from awful, if I can bring myself to do so I'll remind myself why I didn't like him and come back to you on that.

Would it be alright if I used the phrase "I am a mixed salad about this drama" in one of my reviews when appropriate? I'll make sure to note where I got it from.

An odd mix of dreadful cheesy over the top nonsense a la a cheap 70's sitcom and some strangely out of place upmarket scenes.
I'm no expert on Korean accents but the one Jeon So Min was doing was obviously causing her (and in the end me) physical pain.
Could have been great but wasn't. Surprised it lasted for eleven episodes.

Pretty much sums up my take on this one, terribly clichéd without enough difference to lift it above the meh! Should have been either less ridiculous or more ridiculous one or the other. Struggling to watch it.

I know right? I mean they were pretty but...