Best C-Drama of 2025 – The Best Enemies-to-Lovers Ever
This is the best C-drama I’ve watched, especially this year.It’s definitely the best 2025 C-drama. Everything about it is amazing, and I’m so happy Liu Yuning is finally getting the recognition he deserves. It just makes me so happy — and finally, he gets a happy ending! We haven’t seen him in a happy ending much, and my boy truly deserved this one.
However, I wish the last episodes were longer. At the very least, we should’ve had a special episode where we could see more of the couple. I really wish we had seen his reaction when he saw his child for the first time, or scenes of her being pregnant and him taking care of her — showing concern, being gentle. I would’ve loved to see him care for her more.
The last few episodes didn’t have much screen time for the couple, but overall, everything about this drama is perfect. The costumes, the acting… the chemistry is off the charts — honestly, the best I’ve seen this year. I also loved how mature they were as a married couple. They cleared up misunderstandings quickly, actually communicated, and even apologized to each other — such a refreshing dynamic.
There was no storyline that dragged on too long, which was great. I appreciated how understanding they were toward each other, and how he didn’t accept her so easily. It took him more than 25 episodes to recognize his feelings, and I found that realistic. At the end of the day, she is his enemy’s daughter — so him letting go of all the revenge he’d been holding onto for years instantly would’ve felt out of character.
Everything was just on point. The story was unique — not the usual dynastic plot, but more clan-based, which was a nice change if you watch a lot of historical C-dramas like I do. I was also really surprised by how much sarcasm and comedy was in it. When I first saw the trailer, I thought it would be a dark show, but it turned out to be lighthearted and fun. Honestly, I laughed more than I have at actual rom-coms!
I loved how they were always willing to say “I was wrong” and take responsibility — that’s such a beautiful thing.
I felt bad for Bi Zhi when Fan died, because he never actually wanted to be a commander. He only took that position to protect her and build a life with her. But in the end, he lost her and had to raise their son alone. That was really sad. Although I didn’t really like her character, I understood her — I just wasn’t very emotionally invested in her.
Also, F4 deserved to get a happy endings :(
So happy Zu Er was cleared so we were able to finally see this masterpiece. Wish we got a special episode so we could’ve enjoyed them one last time.
I keep finding myself repeating scenes as there are truely amazing memorable scenes. I would say it’s a rewatchable cdrama for sure. Not too heavy and full of romance.
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A Gripping C-Drama with Strong Characters but a Weak Ending
This is a very good drama overall. It started off really strong, especially with the FL, who was portrayed as extremely smart and calculating—I loved that about her. The ML was also refreshing; he wasn’t your typical “green flag” or “red flag” ML, but rather a morally gray character. For once, he was genuinely mean, cruel, and not secretly soft on the inside, which I found unique and engaging.I really enjoyed how their story developed, but I didn’t like the memory loss plotline. It felt like such a cliché at this point, and what disappointed me most was how it made the FL seem less intelligent. She started off sharp and calculating, which I loved, but that quality faded as the series went on.
The poison storyline was another weak point for me. It felt overused and lazy, especially because the same actor played a role with a similar plot in Love Me, Kill Me. The fact that the ML took the poison himself felt unnecessary.
As for the ending, I found it disappointing. It wasn’t terrible, but it could have been so much better. I would’ve loved to see the political storylines tied up more neatly—like the throne being secured, the two countries forming an alliance, and the FL and ML’s future life together more clearly resolved. Even the bodyguard’s storyline felt like it needed more development.
That said, the drama is still a solid C-drama with an intense, full plotline and excellent acting from all the cast members. I especially loved the political intrigue, the fight for the throne, and the clever maneuvering of characters. Despite its flaws, it’s definitely worth watching.
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