The biggest black flag in BL existence
Damn. I had thought Chi Cheng and Hua Yong were toxic and unhinged, but they pale in comparison to Fan Xiao – this man is the ultimate black flag!
Here’s the thing: I loved the series overall. The plot is well-crafted, though I do question some decisions made in the series finale. The actors do an incredible job of portraying these very damaged characters with raw and vulnerable emotions. I was so invested that I could hardly watch anything else because I wanted to see the story through to the end.
I adored Yun Qi and Hao Yi Ran; they have amazing chemistry. Their characters, while making decisions I often disagreed with, were powerful, interesting, and immensely complex.
However, I couldn’t rate this series higher because, ultimately, I also hated it. As a romance drama, I expected it to touch our hearts, make us swoon, and serve as a source of comfort at the end of the day. Instead, To My Shore did the opposite. I felt stressed, triggered, and heartbroken throughout. By the end, I wasn’t rooting for the main leads to end up together; I wanted You Shu Lang to move on and leave Fan Xiao to his own devices – because that’s what he deserved.
We often romanticise negative aspects of relationships just because two people look good together. However, let’s not forget that Fan Xiao manipulates, lies, and hurts others without any consideration for Shu Lang’s feelings or boundaries. He takes everything Shu Lang holds dear and turns it upside down for his own benefit. That is not what makes a good partner!
Moreover, I was confused about certain characters and their roles. Was Shi Li Hua a friend or foe? What was the deal with Xue Bao Tian? Did Uncle Xu hurt the Fan family after the engagement fell through? How did Tian Tian’s mother reconnect with You Shu Lang? Why was Bo Wen even involved? By the end, I was left with many questions and no answers, just as the couple gets together again and the series concludes.
So, overall, I have mixed feelings about To My Shore. The series is good and definitely deserves credit for its production quality, and the actors have done a fantastic job that warrants all the praise. But did I enjoy it? Would I re-watch it? I don’t know! I’m uncertain if I would even recommend it, as I fear it might do more harm than good.
Here’s the thing: I loved the series overall. The plot is well-crafted, though I do question some decisions made in the series finale. The actors do an incredible job of portraying these very damaged characters with raw and vulnerable emotions. I was so invested that I could hardly watch anything else because I wanted to see the story through to the end.
I adored Yun Qi and Hao Yi Ran; they have amazing chemistry. Their characters, while making decisions I often disagreed with, were powerful, interesting, and immensely complex.
However, I couldn’t rate this series higher because, ultimately, I also hated it. As a romance drama, I expected it to touch our hearts, make us swoon, and serve as a source of comfort at the end of the day. Instead, To My Shore did the opposite. I felt stressed, triggered, and heartbroken throughout. By the end, I wasn’t rooting for the main leads to end up together; I wanted You Shu Lang to move on and leave Fan Xiao to his own devices – because that’s what he deserved.
We often romanticise negative aspects of relationships just because two people look good together. However, let’s not forget that Fan Xiao manipulates, lies, and hurts others without any consideration for Shu Lang’s feelings or boundaries. He takes everything Shu Lang holds dear and turns it upside down for his own benefit. That is not what makes a good partner!
Moreover, I was confused about certain characters and their roles. Was Shi Li Hua a friend or foe? What was the deal with Xue Bao Tian? Did Uncle Xu hurt the Fan family after the engagement fell through? How did Tian Tian’s mother reconnect with You Shu Lang? Why was Bo Wen even involved? By the end, I was left with many questions and no answers, just as the couple gets together again and the series concludes.
So, overall, I have mixed feelings about To My Shore. The series is good and definitely deserves credit for its production quality, and the actors have done a fantastic job that warrants all the praise. But did I enjoy it? Would I re-watch it? I don’t know! I’m uncertain if I would even recommend it, as I fear it might do more harm than good.
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