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Don't bother watching

Season 1 still had things to like, a bit of mystery, FL's acting, Yuri was still a decent guy. But season 2... utter garbage! Keifer is even worse of a red flag with all the sexual harassment but now Yuri has turned into a spineless guy watching everything from the sidelines making no effort to protect Jay-Jay. I suppose this is why she has to pick Keifer because it's between an abusive man who will bark in her face and a coward who will watch it happen.

They utterly ruined Yuri's character of being a caring guy, Ci-N's character of being a fun and cute little brother, Jay-Jay of being a strong girl who can stand up for herself. I never liked Keifer to begin with and his acting sucked so I had no expectations from him. Don't know why Aries was in protective brother mode in between this season only for him to say he doesn't care what happens to Jay-Jay at the end.

All the adults in this drama are selfish and should be jailed for forcefully trying to marry Jay Jay off for personal gain. Even Yuri's mother is weird.

This is just so bad, I would fall asleep even watching on 2x.

Let me save you some time and say nothing gets resolved this season except for hinting at why Jay Jay goes crazy (doesn't explain her reaction to blood) and it isn't worth watching at all.

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Enjoyable but Original is Superior

Don't get me wrong... A Time Called You is well-made and visually wonderful but there are several ways in which it cannot beat the original despite a great effort. I suppose fans of the original, like me, can be happy that they didn't ruin it which is very common with remakes. So that's always a plus. Hopefully everyone will also go and watch the original drama - Someday Or One Day.

One of the strongest points of SOOD was the OST. Both the theme song and the main song - Last Dance by Wu Bai, are magical and memorable. Unfortunately, Gather My Tears can be described as nice at best but not worthy of being THE song that makes magic happen. It doesn't give me goosebumps the way Last Dance did. It's unforgettable. And it was the highlight of the original. However, I didn't get the same feeling from Gather My Tears. Last Dance was also meaningful to the story and elicited nostalgia. 'A Time Called You' made it seem like a song that happened to be liked by MinJoo and it wasn't the highlight of the scenes. Or at least it didn't come across that way to me. That itself took away the essence of the drama.

The main plot is essentially the same so I won't spoil that but there are a few other differences that I'd like to highlight from memory which count as spoilers. This review might be more appreciated by those who have watched both versions.
- One of the basics, they changed from the original is how the FL discovers the photo of the 3 friends. That was unique in SOOD and tied a bit more into the destiny theme perhaps.

- One big moment that stood out was when the FL, Han Jun Hee first arrives in the body of Kwon Min Joo, she is so shocked to see Koo Yeon Jun. That was supposed to be an impactful scene but it didn't feel that way. It was one of the FL's weakest scenes in my opinion.

- A memorable FL's dialogue from the original is her highlighting the age gap between her and the school boys which also added to her awkwardness at seeing her fiance's face. every time Something this show glossed over.

- They changed the way the ML meets the child FL of the past. The original encounter was far more memorable from the perspective of a child. I wish they hadn't changed it.

- There were times when I didn't see much difference between Jun Hee and Min Joo when it should have been more blatant. Alice Ke, in the Taiwanese drama, was masterful in that way. But Yeo Been's final scenes with her counterpart matched the emotions of the original's actress very well. I appreciated that a lot.

- Comparing the male actors, Ahn Hyeo Seop did a good job and there were moments when he really shined but Greg Hsu had bowled me over (considering I didn't think I would like him initially). He was far more charming and cheeky and one could see why he was popular. AHS's character didn't stand out as much to be a popular guy. I also felt his hairstyle wasn't great. However both male and female leads fit the ages they were portraying well.

- The lame jokes scene was just immensely better in the original. It felt terribly flat in this Korean version and lacked soul considering how important it actually was.

- One of the reasons I was keen to watch the Korean version was for Kang Hoon. Although I feel his character was given more importance here than the original which I liked, the original had a bit more heart. His hearing disability was inconspicuous and forgettable for the most part. The original depicted his liking for the FL far better. You could also understand his pain better in SOOD.

- The ML's accident was quite different from the original though I wasn't really upset with the change.

- Koo Yeon Jun and Tae Ha (Rowoon)'s moments together was an interesting take on the original story.

- The show failed to highlight Min Joo's attacker and his obsession the way the original did. It was a bit muted.

- The weakest points of the original was the ending so it was good to see A Time Called You address that which required SOOD to release an additional clip. Though it would have been nice to have a little bit more.

It's been over a year that I watched Someday Or One Day and I'm glad I could not recall all the details especially towards the end so I could enjoy A Time Called You a lot more rather than just comparing scene for scene. But I would always recommend the original before this one and it will always be one of my most favourite dramas. Watching the remake just made me want to rewatch the original again because that's how impressive it is.

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Visually Beautiful With Enchanting Music

The story is not very special and some of the characters are not fully fleshed out which make the characters a bit unrelatable but overall the movie is quite enjoyable. Mainly due to the bright visuals and the goosebumps-inducing music. There are some funny moments like introducing the Saja Boys (Ahn Hyo Seop) to Love, Maybe (Business Proposal OST).

From Soda Pop to Golden to Your Idol, the songs are fun to listen to on repeat. The movie isn't boring for a minute and holds your attention quite well. But it is geared towards those who enjoy KPop, Kdramas and Korean language and culture. There are words in Korean that don't seem to have been translated so you won't be able to understand those little things.

If you look into the cultural references, a lot of details went into the art and animation of KPop Demon Hunters which is quite cool! The details on the animation is especially impressive.

Overall, I would say the plot is the weakest aspect of the movie but the overall fun feel and being a family entertainer certainly makes it worth watching at least once and is possibly a movie that you can even watch on repeat if you enjoy this kind of music.

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Double Disaster (AI used in transitions)

Trigger Warning - SA! Suicide attempt! Self-harm! I'll have to give some major spoilers to explain why I have given this drama a low rating but essentially it involves the triggers and how they were handled. It is an attack on one's sensibilities. Also, this drama uses AI for overhead city and street scenes. There is literally a car driving on the wrong side of the road in one part.

Frankly the plot was interesting at first. Guy falls in love with his school mate. Being of the same gender, they face critcism not just from the school but also their parents who want them separated. Even after years pass, when they finally meet again, they again face problems due to their families. Up until this point, the plot is good. The struggle is valid.

The problems with the plot started when they first threw in non-consensual sex. This was when Lu Feng and Yi Chen become intimate for the very first time. Lu Feng refuses to stop when told no. It was disturbing but unfortunately there are too many BLs like this. Yi Chen walks out, Lu Feng apologises saying he'll never to do it again.

Years later, Lu Feng has only grown angrier as a person and his behaviour is more disturbing. He not only causes YiChen's mother to be hospitalised, his attack also injures YiChen's younger brother. He takes no responsibility for his actions. After the second separation, Lu Feng upon meeting YiChen again, drugs him, assaults him, keeps him hostage, assaults him again after YiChen attempts suicide. Again, he does nothing to make up for these and it is brushed aside by the drama.

The show tries their best to minimise everything by giving Lu Feng a psychiatric disorder. That doesn't do away with rape but we gotta have a happy ending so by drama logic, all's good!

Besides these major problems in how they dealt with the character's "short comings", there were many moments that were simply repetitive. They practically destroyed the chemistry between the two since one was abusive and the other was tolerating abuse and not even capable of speaking for himself. His masochistic tendencies made me dislike him adding to this disastrous storyline. I couldn't see them together anymore. It was torture. The last two episodes were a struggle. Also, sorry to say, Yi Chen's half open mouth expressions were meh. He has very blunted emotions most of the time as a character which make him quite boring.

The few good things about this drama besides the initial real life homophobia depictions were the healthy relationship between little YiChen (both brothers have the same name) and his green flag boyfriend, Qin Lang. To be honest, the only actor that I found attractive among these 4 leads is Fa Xuan Ge. I wish he had a longer role. Respectful, caring, giving, sensible, you name it. And frankly this second couple makes the first look even more like a train wreck. The contrast between how Lu Feng and Qin Lang handle situations are stark! The younger brother, YiChen - though his character is not very remarkable but at least his concern for his brother came through as genuine.

The BEST thing about this show though is the music. Forget the Double Headache of a drama, just listen to the OST and call it a day!

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A slow journey with gradual build-up and a face plant end

One of the rare times that I'm dropping the rating of a show post the finale. Adamas isn't for everyone and I'm most likely included in that list. The show had a very promising start and suddenly started to drag it's heels at the beginning making it a hard watch.

I was excited to see a dual role but by instantly separating the twins and shooting scenes separately for most of the show undid that excitement. It might as well have been played by 2 actors. The camera work that excited me at the very beginning of the series was no where to be found. The writer twin spent majority of his time roaming around the mansion repeatedly which I would just watch at 2x speed. At the time, I found the role of the prosecutor twin more exciting. But soon that too felt like it was heading nowhere.

Most of the excitement starts around episode 9 onwards. By then a lot of the secrets about the mysterious Adamas are exposed. The people fighting the bad guys all seem to be helpless and powerless despite their status and connections. It is frustrating to see them failing so badly at times and you have to wonder why they have no result to show for all the work and manpower they've put in.

There was a rare opportunity to wind everything in a positive and thrilling way but it was a disaster after disaster for the good guys. In fact, episode 14 may have been the best episode. The ending leaves you scratching your head and wondering what happened? The satisfaction that one might get from watching a crime drama is nowhere to be found here. Do some bad guys get punished? Yes. But it's so underwhelming. And one of the characters realises, "truth holds no power". This is the entire theme of Adamas.

Acting and production is good quality but if the story telling fails to enthrall you, the hard work of the cast and team is meaningless.

SMALL SPOILER:
They tease an open-ending and if just makes you think, do I want to put up with that again in the second season? Probably not, in my opinion.

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Stupidity With A Scalpel

I enjoyed only the first 5 episodes. Last 2 were decent. And I cursed the female lead for 7 episodes straight.

The show revolves around a forensic doctor, a police officer and a serial killer. Unlike most thriller dramas involving serial killers where there is a cat and mouse game along with the suspense of who the killer could be, this drama decides early on to tell us exactly who the killer is. This was a big drawback for the show to lose it's biggest mystery element. Worst is the female lead who is an expert in forensic analysis leads to leave all common sense behind and go after the killer on her own. This of course leads to disastrous results because she is in no way or form equiped to handle him. Her lack of judgement leads to the delay in catching of the suspect and she gets herself and others hurt in the process. Her actions were so senseless and frustrating that it took away any joy I had when I first started this show.

I wish I could blame the lack of good subs for my poor perception of the drama but nope. It was Dr. Seo Se Hyeon, the female lead. I truly hate when dramas make a lead female character incompetent for no understandable reason. The female lead is supposed to be the hunter with a scalpel but sadly she fails in her attempts every single time because she cannot calculate nor plan for multiple factors. She is supposed to be unfeeling yet her actions are driven by pure emotion rather than a sense of self -preservation or justice.

I genuinely struggled to watch the middle episodes and had to resort to 1.5x speeds.

The male lead playing the cop was decent. But again, his team leader is dumb and an obstacle to any progress he tries to make at solving the case. Maybe they didn't want to make the case easy to solve but it was ridiculous.

The only other positive I can think of the opening theme which I quite liked the graphics of.

Not something I would ever consider rewatching,

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High Octane Drama

I have been looking forward to Duty After School for quite a while and it's quite the adrenaline rush that I was seeking!

Managed to binge the first 6 episodes over 2 days. The first episode took time to build the story and get to the aliens but once they started to come, they just kept coming! The series is more of a thriller than a horror but it did make my heart race in one particular episode and I almost didn't want to look. This is for those who are a bit weak (like me) when it comes to scary movies and shows.

The characters are interesting and developed slowly but not in great detail which might disconnect viewers. The focus is on one particular class in one particular school. And at times I thought, is this the only class that survived? They could have used a few more extras to represent a proper school.

Story is interesting and exciting though there are some moments where I felt common sense was lacking. Like trying to retrieve a key from behind a cupboard when they could have tried to use some kind of stick to extend their reach but didn't. Moments like those felt quite frustrating. But on the positive note, some characters show growth and others show weakness which is especially important in a real crisis. No character can be strong all the time so plus points for that realistic take.

The CGI is pretty good. The aliens are visually beautiful, almost flower-like. Reminded me a bit of Stranger Things. And the added aspect that they are intelligent besides not understanding much about them is what adds to the fear-factor. It was a good touch.

There is plenty of blood and gore though it is not too gruesome. And mild comedy and other light moments to balance out the series.

All the episodes end on a crucial point which is the perfect recipe for a binge watch. I just dislike splitting up shows for no good reason. It makes less sense that as this series is just 4 episodes short. For this reason, I can't give it a rating higher than 9 as I don't know if I'll enjoy the ending. But taking it's flaws into consideration, I'll give it a 9.

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An engrossing magical journey that will also bring tears to your eyes

This was a xanxia drama that I had been waiting for for quite some time and for the most part it doesn't disappoint. I'll explain this point towards the end. It is fun to binge and visually quite splendid! I'll elaborate why I loved the show as well the few areas it was lacking.

VISUALS:
Starting from the theme song, which I believe are hand painted scenery and a thing of beauty! The costumes are incredibly beautiful, detailed and luxurious. The CGI is spectacular as is the world they have created. I loved the fight scenes and was happy there was so much of action involved.

STORY:
The series has a very strong start. The world of Till The End Of The Moon has many layers and each layer is unraveled as the episodes go on. Even if you find yourself a bit lost, the show will reveal things in stages. And of course, if it still gets confusing, you can always ask all the incredible fans of the show. One thing that you should keep in mind is that there are 3 main arcs where the story is set. And each arc has it's own significance. The plot includes A LOT of suffering on the male lead's part so be prepared for angst, frustration and pain. It is also the reason why you feel attached to the character. YES THERE IS ROMANCE! I don't want to give anything away.

ACTORS:
The main leads have incredible chemistry and it is very easy to get attached to the male lead's character even though he plays the role of an anti-hero. His subtle emotions are just enough to get your attention and understand his emotions. Even though I have not seen other dramas of the male lead, this series has given me pretty good insight into his acting capabilities due to the range of the character that he had to portray and it has made me want to look into his other body of work. I also loved that the female lead in this series is a strong and determined woman who is also gentle where needed. There are so many other characters in this series and each have made this show a success. Another favourite character of mine is Pian Ran who is a crafty and jovial fox.

MUSIC:
The theme song, that is currently stuck in my head though I don't understand Mandarin is quite melodious as are many other songs in the show. I rarely notice a show's OST unless it is ACTUALLY good and this show has amazing OST that is worth looking into.

The few negatives that kept me from giving this a 10:
- Because the series was cut short, some parts of the later episodes are confusing. Not enough to lose your interest but it is still sad that there are any negative points to mention at all.
- For one part in a later episode, the editing was a little bit of a mess and I wasn't feeling it. Though it is not that important a portion. Just found it a bit funny and not up to the mark.
- There is a moment in the dream arc that I found a little confused about and it would have been nice if that was resolved a little better.
- The ending... I kind of saw it coming but I still wish it was done a bit differently. I don't regret watching the show but the ending might be controversial.

Overall, the show is sensational. It's all you will be able to think about and it will whisk you away into it's world. Give it a go and have fun!

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Funny and entertaining with a bit of a drag towards the end

Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed watching The Forbidden Marriage a lot. It had a strong start and I'm glad I watched it. But somewhere in the middle it lost a bit of it's steam and funny moments and felt like it was moving far too slowly for my liking.

The comedy is amazing at the beginning and I loved it a lot and I can't say that for many shows. It has a lot of references to other dramas and present world situations which is where the joke lies since this is a HISTORICAL setting. Later on, the jokes were very subdued though they still managed to make me smile.

The romance is good. The story is predictable so you are just in for a fun ride. Yes, there is a love triangle and I did actually like the second lead a lot so I was partially rooting for him too. Both male leads and nice. The main male lead did a wonderful job with his role playing a man who is broken to one is who more capable of being a leader. Kudos to him. The female lead is fiesty and charming as heck. It's lovely to see her in a completely different role than where I first saw her in Mouse. I love when actors take different kinds of roles. That's when they stand out the most for me. So the only thing I didn't like is that she was more subdued towards the latter half of the show. Guess you can call it "growing up".

There have some actions scenes but it's limited. There are plenty of dramatic scenes and mystery which I enjoyed.

The big finish was great. Just what we deserved but I just wished for a few more scenes of romance. A happy ending nonetheless. If, at times, I didn't find it too slow for my liking, I would have given it a 10. Either way, it's between an 8.5 - 9 for me which is still great.

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The Absurdity Will Make You Laugh

The show is not great to be honest and the acting lackluster but this drama made me laugh a lot simply because of how ridiculous situations get. I have given it a 7 just because I was entertained. Just not in the way it was intended. If you need to uplift your mood, watch this for the heck of it.

The writer decided to throw every possible trope into this. Abusive husband, dead child, twin sister, step-mother step-son relationship, concubine, a ML that just won't die, childhood friend, buried alive, drowning, forced kisses, revenge, phobia, kidnapping, blindness, amnesia, attempted rape, death of a parent, death of a sibling, etc etc.

The supporting cast even asks the male lead why he won't do a common sense thing and then exclaims, " The scriptwriter won't allow it". 😆 I wish the whole drama actually did some tongue-in-cheek breaking the fourth wall type of stuff so that it was more obvious that they are going to extremes on purpose. It would have become more enjoyable.

For the most part I enjoyed it but I was just a bit annoyed towards the end. I had had enough with these pop-up villains. I actually raised the rating from 6.5 to 7 because the FL gives her evil husband a good beating and her revenge idea was actually interesting. If only there was more of that version of the FL till the end.

In any case, it was a quick watch. I wouldn't recommend it as such but if you do watch it, try to enjoy the silliness of it all rather than taking it too seriously.

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Second half better than the first

When I first started watching Unlock My Boss, I was slightly disappointed because it wasn't as interesting as the promos made it seem. It has some comedy elements but not much. It's more of a mystery revolving around what happened to CEO Kim Sun Joo and how did he get stuck in the phone. If you can speed through the earlier parts of series at 1.25x, you'll start to really enjoy the latter half of the show. But because of the slow nature, I am not giving it more than an 8. That's the criticism, now onto the stuff I enjoyed.

Loved the male lead, Park In Sung, right from the start. He's a good guy and he certainly charms you as the series progresses. Same goes for the female lead, Jung Se Yeon. She has a tough exterior due to the nature of her work but isn't a bad person and we see that right from the beginning when she exchanges shirts with the male lead after she spills coffee on it accidentally. They make a good team. They have good chemistry too but the romance is hardly there, if at all. Mostly towards the end because rest of the time, it is too intense for anything to happen.

Then there is a 3rd character, Ma Pi, who was an interesting addition. We delve a bit into his background and his interactions with the male lead brings out a new side to him as the story progresses. He is also involved in several action sequences which were fun to watch and at times a little hard as well.

There is also a cute girl, Kim Min A, who is the young daughter of CEO Kim. Scenes involving her were sweet and tugged at your heart strings.

Of course our CEO in the phone is pretty cool too. And it's nice to see some comical moments involving him.

Coming to the main plot, I loved that our heroes were clever and their work towards the answer was bearing fruit step by step. To be real, the conspiracy was fairly obvious as you get to know the characters. But it was still enjoyable to see how the leads slowly unpack everything with limited resources. The show, unlike other kdramas, doesn't leave everything for the very end.

I loved the little things too:
- The way each episode is "unlocked".
- The integration of AI and VR tech especially Baro the robot.
- The little jokes and moments of positivity. This show is not a depressing one even though there are some sad moments.
- The interactions of every cast whether good, bad or grey really made this show a good watch.

I know a few people were upset with the way the show was ended but if we're honest with ourselves, that was the best way it could have concluded. There was no need to draw things out and we can imagine how things could have gone further. All the important aspects were shown.

If you can be a little patient with it, you'll have fun!

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Hidden Gem!

I came across Learning To Love by pure accident. Initially I was not expecting anything since the story of a host and a teacher didn't seem to be able to offer much. I was also not impressed with Raul, actor playing the the male lead. If you find yourself feeling that way while watching ep1, don't quit. Give it a chance and keep going.

As I continued to watch, the ML started to grow on me and I was invested in the story. The FL was the main reason I was curious at first. How would she tackle issues related to her students, how would she deal with this host and this conservative society? Is this going to become a cliche story? Will I be convinced by their pairing?

But even with all these doubts arising in my mind, I was intriguied by the different characters.
The fiance for instance - you will love to hate him.
The overbearing father - such a typical conservative man.
The friend - is she really acting in the FL's best interest?
The mother - she's putting up a facade.
ML's mother - why does she act this way?
But all these characters bring so much to the story as a whole and before you know it, you find yourself immersed in their story and being able to relate to or at least understand so much.

My journey from not liking the ML (first impression) to wanting to give him a hug and being able to relate to how he is struggling just shows how talented this actor is and how wonderful the storytelling truly is. With Minami (FL), from not seeing the potential in the character to cheering for her again shows that there is more than what meets the eye in Learning To Love.

The title is actually beautiful because the characters end up acting as each others support system and they not only learn to love but also learn to grow. The story is simple but with so much depth that you can't help but love it. It is among the best shows I have seen this year!

Learning To Love made me emotional several times and the OST just adds to that. The two songs that you can hear often are My Castle and Spiral. They are so beautiful that even with a language barrier, they make you feel so many emotions.

I have already recommended this drama to 2 friends and both have been enjoying it so I hope more people will give this a chance because it really deserves to be experienced by many more people.

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Terrible direction with a rape to romance trope

This show was recommended to me so I was initially excited to watch something new (Omegaverse) even though I had minimal prior experience with such plots. And for a first experience this was a really disappointing one.

The story revolves around 4 people or at least it is advertised as 4 main leads with 1 of them (Gao Tu) getting minimum to no screentime (so don't get invested). The original source (which I hadn't read but got plenty of insight on during the course of the show) had potential and the director could have improved upon it. Not only did they not improve it but there are so many scenes that simply make no sense if you have never read the original novel. It means the director did not hope to attract any new fans with their work. For example, the intro to omegaverse is rushed, the new vocabulary is never explained (which a good storyteller can do during the show), crucial scenes that were supposed to depict darkness are shot in extremely bright lights with those lights in clear view, unable to show passage of time which also leads to confusion, etc.

Regarding the rape/noncon trope - this truly got to me. Not only because these things make me uncomfortable but because it is normalised in this drama through omegaverse. "They can't help themselves" is such triggering messaging. Worse is one perpetrator is supposed to be in love with the victim and can see his love interest is in pain but is enjoying that and even laughs at their misery. The other doesn't know who his victim is and is victim blaming them for seducing them. I truly don't care that it is fantasy. To me this omegaverse felt like an excuse to normalise rape by using pretty and handsome faces.

Red flag characters. Both Hua Yong and Shen Wen Lang are toxic. Though I have enjoyed BLs with toxic characters too, the problem is again normalising it rather than calling it for what it is. All's fair in love and war? No. That's an excuse.

Hua Yong is an extremely manipulative character who has no trouble lying to the man he loves. All he cares about is the end result. Think stalker who succeeds in his goals. If you have never been stalked, let me say that it can be very harrowing and distressing and not at all romantic. Though the stalking is a bit downplayed, it is one of his most minor sins. The manipulation and lying and rape are far more egregious sins. He could have been the character you love to hate but it's more terrifying that he is portrayed as heroic and lovesick, rather than insane. Romaticising this character felt shocking since they are never really apologetic or empathetic.

Shen Wen Lang is horrible but nothing compared to Hua Yong because he is portrayed as a dumb guy who reacts on emotions and makes decisions as per his ego and arrogance. He constantly makes Gao Tu feel horrible about himself and want to hide and protect himself. SWL is also supposed to be caring but he simply is incapable of expressing it. Though he has some softer moments as opposed to Hua Yong.

The only characters I liked were Sheng Shao You and Gao Tu, who became my favourite despite barely given much of a presence. He still managed to make an impact. Shen Shao You has the most range of emotions in this show. Though he has his arrogant moments, ultimately he is a caring, nuturing and protective person. To be honest, I think Gao Tu deserves someone like him. These two characters don't really interact with each other.

ABO universe - in this universe, because men can get pregnant, 2 men being with each other is considered normal just like a heterosexual couple. What is considered abnormal is 2 of the same kind like two Alphas being together. So it doesn't really deal with the issues that real life LGBTQ couples face. Instead you have class issues where the rich look down on the poor, the alphas look down on omegas, etc. Again this isn't explored much on how society deals with these class injustices because it causes a character to hide themselves for their whole life.

There are few moments of humour that I enjoyed. The opening theme song is beautiful too. These are the main positives in my eyes.

The finale was extremely lackluster and anti-climactic. It simply didn't feel like a finale. Imagine watching this show spanning months and you don't even get a satisfying ending? When you have 16 episodes, you don't get to make excuses of not having enough time especially when you have time to add in supporting characters in the end that don't really support the plot.

Final thoughts - this show could have been made well but the director did not have the presence of mind on how to depict their source material. They invested a lot into locations which are grand but the scenes especially romantic ones are more or less slow or really blurry shots (no passion from the characters nor the director). The characters all speak slowly, mostly dispassionately and everything seems quite toned down. I haven't seen the other works of these actors so I don't know if it is them or that is the direction they were given. But I'm going to blame the director since it is their reponsibikity to get the required emotions out of their actors. They just wanted everything subtle. Whether it is pain, fear, anger or love (exception being SSY).

Bottom line - Quite disappointing. If you are fans of the main couple, you might have a better time watching but otherwise, not something I would recommend.

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Will Keep You Hooked!

I have never had so much fun watching a drama as I did with this one. It has such a high entertainment value!

From the moment the female lead wakes up inside the script, the comedy begins. Then with the intro of the male lead who has a villainous portrayal in the story also creates quite an intriguing as well as comical pairing with the female lead with their antagonistic nature.

There are moments where you will find characters being annoying or frustrating but everything is worth it. Especially the angst. Maybe except a couple episodes, the story was quite fast paced and there was always a lot happening. Every episode ending makes you crave for more and more!

There are many cool plot twists towards the ending and the writer director must have had a lot of fun with those scenes.

Besides the comedy that was entertaining, I also loved the action. The costumes, set designs, and OST are also super incredible. The supporting cast also get really great dialogues and elevated the show as well.

Unpredictability is especially the best aspect to the drama. Especially if you can avoid the spoilers.

I highly recommend this drama even if this genre isn't your favourite.

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Kindness always wins

Enjoyed the story a lot. Sometimes things that seem small build up in a relationship making you feel completely alone and unloved. That is how the female lead started to feel. She also saw the loveless marriage her parents had and wanted different for herself. Everyone deserves to be cherished.

I am glad she didn't give the male lead a second chance. Old habits die hard. He would have only changed for a short while and then they would have gone back to their status quo. The biggest mistake most women make in relationships is hoping men will change and they never do. Instead she decided to give a man who truly cared for her well being a chance. In the end, kindness goes a long way in showing you care about your partner.

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