Who would think: Somewhat of a fresh take on relationships in dramas?
To address your concerns: if the whole concept freaks you out, you could also take this drama as some form of a fantasy drama with humanoid creatures with special effects....Rather than ABO and desire and whatever fanfiction worlds have invented...
Cos... I believe you should watch this one. I genuinely think it is a decent watch. The story introduced alpha beta and enigma plot in more of (d)evolution of human species rather than 'we are warewolves and we are horny all the time' trope. I thought they tackled that super well to not be weird or awkward about the genre. The pregnancy plot became only relevant in the last few episodes and it was non graphic and more a topic of discussion than anything.
There was some uncertainty and excitement as the leads float throughout the drama from dominant to submissive and so on. Their roles are not clearly defined, so I found that refreshing than the usual trope of dominant vs submissive. They played that beautifully in the whole ABO dynamic.
But to keep it real, it is easier to find a diamond on the street than a non-toxic character in this drama. Characterization was present, but not great or multilayered. Chemistry between Hua Yong and Shao Yu did feel natural and exciting. But it was obviously toxic and obsessive and insane. And while entertaining and exciting in a setting of a drama, it is indeed not a portrayal of anything that is admirable or some takeaway message about true love. May this one never find you (or me).
As for characters, Wen Lang, was my fave because he was hillarious; he spoke outloud whatever the audience was thinking. But then he could have been developed better as his behavior toward Gao Tu was truly not in the character. Then I thought Hua Yong's actor was the perfect casting for the duality in the drama, even though at times his acting felt one layered with same expressions over and over again. The drop in Gao Tu storyline was abrupt and loose. Kinda ruined the ending for me.
Strong beginning, relatively good acting, and strangely engaging despite cringe moments, and more random useless dramatic plot points. A decent watch and a recommendation.
thanks for reading!
Cos... I believe you should watch this one. I genuinely think it is a decent watch. The story introduced alpha beta and enigma plot in more of (d)evolution of human species rather than 'we are warewolves and we are horny all the time' trope. I thought they tackled that super well to not be weird or awkward about the genre. The pregnancy plot became only relevant in the last few episodes and it was non graphic and more a topic of discussion than anything.
There was some uncertainty and excitement as the leads float throughout the drama from dominant to submissive and so on. Their roles are not clearly defined, so I found that refreshing than the usual trope of dominant vs submissive. They played that beautifully in the whole ABO dynamic.
But to keep it real, it is easier to find a diamond on the street than a non-toxic character in this drama. Characterization was present, but not great or multilayered. Chemistry between Hua Yong and Shao Yu did feel natural and exciting. But it was obviously toxic and obsessive and insane. And while entertaining and exciting in a setting of a drama, it is indeed not a portrayal of anything that is admirable or some takeaway message about true love. May this one never find you (or me).
As for characters, Wen Lang, was my fave because he was hillarious; he spoke outloud whatever the audience was thinking. But then he could have been developed better as his behavior toward Gao Tu was truly not in the character. Then I thought Hua Yong's actor was the perfect casting for the duality in the drama, even though at times his acting felt one layered with same expressions over and over again. The drop in Gao Tu storyline was abrupt and loose. Kinda ruined the ending for me.
Strong beginning, relatively good acting, and strangely engaging despite cringe moments, and more random useless dramatic plot points. A decent watch and a recommendation.
thanks for reading!
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