What a beautiful travel back in time. It exceeded my expectations. I am so glad it ended in the same period it started highlighting the marriage equality act. That was the icing on the cake. Seeing how so many of my favorites were also reincarnated was an added treat. Nat and JJ were awesome. The supporting cast were wonderful. Another one on my rewatch list.
I loved it! For me it was a perfect 10! I loved the storyline! I loved the music! I loved the cinematography! I loved the acting! Pearl and Peak never disappoint me! It goes on my rewatch list for sure!
What a perfectly beautiful and heartwarming finale. Frankly, I am disappointed that the ratings are not higher but given the subject matter I can understand how it may not resonant favorable with some. The casting was perfect. I cant imagine any other actors who could have embodied either couple more perfectly. I cant say enough about the way the subject of mental illness was addressed . It was so realistically scary. Bipolar disorder is real. It is indeed full of ups and downs but the good news is that it is completely manageable if treated properly. You also must have a strong and loving support system . I know from first hand experience. I am so happy I did not give up on this gem. It definitely goes on my rewatch list. I want more of Ayden and Lb Si. Their chemistry is insane. Kudos to the entire production team.
As much as I am loving this series and LuFeng and Yi Chen I cannot get enough of Ayden and Lu Si. They are a match made in heaven. I want more of them in another series.
Which country are you referring to for your experiences?
I have to take your word for it. I visited California for the first time 2 years ago. It has been over fifty years sunce I was in New York. I was looking at the news today and I had to chuckle. I guess you are right. We are a mess. But still I consider myself blessed. I havent had to deal with alot of the stuff personally. I was fortuna te enough to teach in two good school districts and my children were in really great schools at the time. I have stoped driving on the expressways because I am convinced most of the drivers are high as a kite. Lol. Wherever you are I wish you well.
I have really enjoyed this series. It has exceeded my wildest expectations. I knew Net and JJ would be on top of their game but Kim and Latte are the icing on the cake. Everyone really understood their assignments. Kudos to the writers, the actors and the entire production team.
Which country are you referring to for your experiences?
Unfortunately this is true. I read some comments where some criticized adults physically beating children. It reminded me of the first time I saw teenagers being thrown up against police cars. My assistant principal read the look on my face. He leaned over and gently informed me that none of those children would even hesitate putting a gun to my head and killing me. I learned fast. As you said this was a watered down version but I think it got the point across while still being entertaining. Thanks for your respectful response.
I just finished watching and I cant wait for Season 2! I want the same main four back! I thought the second couple was actually cute! From start to finish I enjoyed it! Teaching is definitely not for the faint of heart!
I am on episode 6 and I can tell you someone did their homework…someone understood the assignment. As an educator for almost twenty years I can tell you every scenario presented is scary accurate. I have seen teachers literally run out of the classroom in horror, a lot of schools stopped holding teacher conferences in the teacher’s classroom. Instead all teachers hold conferences in a large area like the gym. This is for the protection of the teachers. There is always at least one parent who may be physically and/or verbally abusive. I especially loved seeing the bullies in ep 6 get a taste of their own medicine. I have friends whose sons/grandsons were enrolled in reformatories. One had a mother like the ones who thought their money could save their son. He ended up in prison and served 25 years. One’s grandson left with a new mindset. He turned his life around. He is a law abiding citizen and father of seven. I had two sons and a daughter. My husband believed in tough love. He was ex military . He pulled no punches. He mentored young boys in middle school and church. Eight years after his death they still speak kindly of him. I love series like this that dare to expose reality. Yes, they take liberties. It is afterall intended to entertain us. It is not a documentary. But we get the message. This is intended for all of us because we are all accomplices in one way or another. Kudos to everyone associated with this gem.
What I like about this is how we see how things from different perspectives. Teachers are no longer respected . The ability to discipline students has been taken away. When you restore proper discipline you will also restore respect. There must be accountability. Cyberbullying has led to the destruction of careers and even suicide. Still just like in the series there are those who take every opportunity to change the narrative to fit their own personal ambitions. The cast is awesome.
I know this is fiction but I was cringing during the first part of ep 1 and then the new teacher showed up. Excuse me if I experience a little deja vu. That teacher reminded me of my high school history teacher. Corporal punishment was allowed. Disrespect was not tolerated. Bullying was dealth with. Even in areas where gangs festered the schools were safe havens. When I look at movies like this I have to question where are the teachers. They always seem to not be in the classrooms or in any of the student populated areas. Where are the administrators? Truthfully I have watched teachers turn a deaf ear. I have even heard a few assert that the bullied student should just toughen up! I have also taught at a school where students felt because their parents held high ranking positions they were exempt from serious consequences. I personally do not condone using physical punishment to solve problems but I abhor bullies of any kind. This is fiction but somewhere there is a student who will go home, enter his or her room and never come out. And sometimes it has the opposite affect. My own son was a high school freshman. We didnt know he was being bullied. Luckily purely by accident we discovered the gun he had found in his grandmother’s drawer. I still hate to think of what might have happened but he said he had reached his breaking point. We contacted the school. Intervention was provided. However. We transferred him to a different school. This focuses on the school environment but I think it is a societal problem because I have observed bullies in the workplace and in my country bullies seem to be running rampant at all levels. I dont where this series is headed but I am going to stay with it for now.
Poom really raised the bar with this episode. He really captured Wayu’s pain. His tears seemed so real I was crying. And I didnt expect his mother and sister to be so comforting. I do understand Krit. He only broke up to protect Wayu. Things are only going to get worse for Wayu and Krit.
Exactly! U put my thoughts in words by saying " u can't live with them but u can't live without them"…
Excellent observation. There is a meaning to every thing which continues to reflect their current state. Outstanding analysis. I also could not help thinking about Vegas and Pete in the bl KinnPorshe. As much as I wanted to hate Vegas I just couldnt.
Exactly! U put my thoughts in words by saying " u can't live with them but u can't live without them"…
Love your analysis. I think this is why even as observers many are in an emotional stalemate. Our glimmer of hope keeps being extinguished. Kudos to you. A+.
I finally broke down and watched ep9. My personal conclusion….it reminded me of an old saying you cant live with him and you cant live without them. These are two people who are mentally and emotionally broken. Despite everything that has happened it is obvious that they still love each other. They just cant find a way out of the hell hole they each are in. There is so much symbolism in this episode…the chains above the bed, the bird cage, the steel doors, the dark colors. I actually laughed at the revolving door of men Lu Feng procured. The reaction or let’s say non reaction of YiChen was epic. They each have become masters at hiding their true feelings. I know the logical response would be move on, stop tormenting yourself, get on with your life. But it not as easy as it seems. I sense ep 10 is going to be even darker.
Another one on my rewatch list.
te enough to teach in two good school districts and my children were in really great schools at the time. I have stoped driving on the expressways because I am convinced most of the drivers are high as a kite. Lol. Wherever you are I wish you well.
Disrespect was not tolerated. Bullying was dealth with. Even in areas where gangs festered the schools were safe havens. When I look at movies like this I have to question where are the teachers. They always seem to not be in the classrooms or in any of the student populated areas. Where are the administrators? Truthfully I have watched teachers turn a deaf ear. I have even heard a few assert that the bullied student should just toughen up! I have also taught at a school where students felt because their parents held high ranking positions they were exempt from serious consequences. I personally do not condone using physical punishment to solve problems but I abhor bullies of any kind. This is fiction but somewhere there is
a student who will go home, enter his or her room and never come out. And sometimes it has the opposite affect. My own son was a high school freshman. We didnt know he was being bullied. Luckily purely by accident we discovered the gun he had found in his grandmother’s drawer. I still hate to think of what might have happened but he said he had reached his breaking point. We contacted the school. Intervention was provided. However. We transferred him to a different school. This focuses on the school environment but I think it is a societal problem because I have observed bullies in the workplace and in my country bullies seem to be running rampant at all levels. I dont where this series is headed but I am going to stay with it for now.
broke up to protect Wayu.
Things are only going to get worse for Wayu and Krit.