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COMEÇOU BEM E DEPOIS FICOU CHATO

Não há como não se apaixonar pela nossa advogada, isso é fato. Porém, ela também não pode levar a série toda nas costas dela. A amizade dela é cativante, e faz você querer ter uma relação assim. Em contra partida, o romance acredito que deixou um pouco a desejar.

O casal se desenvolveu com muita pressa, e não a acreditei de verdade no amor deles. Os casos começaram a ficar um pouco maçantes e repetitivos. Não há MUITOS momentos de comédia assim como não há MUITOS momentos emocionantes, entendo que trata-se da rotina de vida de uma advogada, mas achei um tanto quando sem sal em alguns momentos. Caso tenha uma segunda temporada espero que ajustem essas questões, por que senão, a vontade que dá é de ver somente as cenas da Woo young-woo.

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Production below expectations, weak plot, and poor scene composition choices.

The production is far below what is expected for Channel 3:

* Siblings: The relationship between Ing and Itt is impeccable. As siblings, they have perfect chemistry; they are the best characters in the series. We look at them and believe that they are indeed inseparable siblings. They did a great job.

* CEO: Analyzing only the character "Lin" (not the actress) - Always open-hearted, ready to accept Ing as she is. A kind CEO, without prejudices or constraints, who knows how to respect Ing's space.

* Drama: The most dramatic moments that the series could explore to give more layers to the characters are wasted with the bare minimum of drama. When Lin discovers Ing's past, the scene is very basic, without weight, without dramatic music, without flashbacks (even if they weren't expository) to give the scene more weight, and to make matters worse, Tan continued with the same expression as always. A moment like that would serve to connect the audience with the character, to generate empathy, but because the scene was very basic, quick, and poorly executed, it didn't generate that feeling. Yada and Tan failed to convey the necessary emotion that the scene demanded, and the directors didn't help at all by making it so basic. It even seems like they didn't want to include the scene in the series, and since it was necessary, they did it in the quickest and most emotionless way possible. They should have changed the script if they didn't want to include the scene, or at least done it right!

* Several long scenes without dialogue and in slow motion, just one person looking at another: In 15 minutes there were about 3 scenes like that. Why? Didn't they think of any good dialogue to convey the same feeling? It became repetitive and tiring.

* Empty, lifeless, and personality-less sets that don't feel real to the viewer: This is expected from a small production, but being a Channel 3 production, it seems careless. White rooms with a table and a chair, or a box and a rug, didn't fill the scene.

* Amateur cameras that constantly shake, giving a sense of unprofessionalism: In one scene or another, it's normal to include this type of camera movement to give the impression that the camera is the viewer's eyes, always in motion, exploring the scene, but in this case, the constant camera movement was exaggerated, almost seeming like behind-the-scenes footage. I was extremely bothered - This includes poor framing choices.

* Weak plot: Until the end of the first episode, it's possible to summarize the events in two lines, as there was little dialogue and little introduction to what the series is about, what layers it will address, and who the protagonists are. A first episode serves as a "pilot," that is, it guides us on what the series will cover, who the characters are, what their purposes and challenges are, and how the dynamics between the protagonists will be. In this case, the pilot was very weak, and many things were not clear. We're already on episode 3, and yet it feels like so few events have happened. The story seems to stagnate in some parts and rush extremely in others, but without good scene composition.

Tan's acting is really bad; her face never changes expression, she remains silent during some lines—more than usual—as if she were waiting for a page to turn to read the next paragraph. Just because a character is serious or grumpy doesn't mean they shouldn't have expression.

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A conforming series: Bland and saltless

For those who don't like drama, this is the perfect series as there is no drama at all. Before I start talking about how I DON'T LIKE ONGSA, I'm going to say what I liked about the series: Aylin and Lua. These two could have their own series. They made the whole series happen.

Now I'll explain why I don't like Ongsa: She keeps making her life difficult and acting like a child. Take a look: She lives in a perfect, loving family, has perfect friends and lives in a perfect school. Her parents are both alive and happily married. They, as well as Ongsa's sister and cousin, live in harmony. When Sun and Ongsa's relationship comes to light, they all accept it very well, without any resistance. Ongsa's friends and school do too. Sun's parents too. Just happiness.

"SO WHEN IS THERE ANY DRAMA?" You may wonder. And I respond: "When Ongsa acts like a 5-year-old child trying to get attention."

For example, when Sun discovers the truth about "Terra", Sun is super open to listening to Ongsa, but instead of Ongsa saying how things happened to get where they are, she simply runs away. Leaving her entire family looking for her ALL DAY! Her family was very worried about her, if they had any doubts they would call the police! All because that idiot Ongsa ran away and hid crying. Then you might even think “This could happen!”, yes, it can. With A CHILD, not a high school girl who is almost AN ADULT.
Sun goes after her (which she didn't need to do, as it's Ongsa who should have gone after Sun to explain herself). When Sun calls Ongsa to talk, what does she do? Exactly, she runs away again. Sun was ready to listen to Ongsa's explanations from the first moment she ran away, now she was open to listening to Ongsa's explanations again and she ran away again. It was Ongsa who acted wrongly, she was the one who deceived and betrayed Sun's trust, she was the one who should be running after Sun, not the other way around! Even so, having two chances to tell the truth to Sun (who was open-hearted to listen to Ongsa's explanations) she chose to run away.

Sun goes after Ongsa for the 3 TIME, and simply gives up asking for the truth (after all, Ongsa might run away again since she is soooo mature), instead Sun decides to simply pretend that they are getting to know each other again and that this story of "Terra" never happened, after all, just so the little baby that is Ongsa would stop running away! Wow, how angry at this girl! She's not ready for a relationship if she acts like a little child running away from her problems.

I keep imagining Sun dating Ongsa, and I feel sorry for her. Every time Ongsa messes up, she acts like a child and runs away from problems, or simply tries to solve problems like a child too. Sun will have to always seder, always choose to "forget what happened" instead of talking about things.

And when Sun broke up with Ongsa why didn't she want to admit their relationship? Remembering that Ongsa's parents CLEARLY showed that they would not be against this, as they found out about Lua and Aylin and were super in favor. Sun was also suffering, but she was silent. So how will Ongsa get her friends' attention so they can comfort her? Acting like a child! She ran and screamed around the court like a child who doesn't have the toy she wants, of course all of Ongsa's friends will run after her to "comfort" her. Our almost 20 year old baby. Even Sun felt embarrassed about it.

I hope Sun finds a better person. Ongsa, until you mature, stay away from Sun, it's a favor you do for her.

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A good story, poorly executed.

I had no expectations for this series, but as soon as it started, I was surprised. First, because the series is very well produced, I could see some new elements from Copy a Bangkok, such as the insertion of the characters' names introducing themselves on screen, the insertion of the characters' thoughts, and the insertion of secondary characters with more presence. These elements were not seen in their last productions, so I found it very interesting. The story as a whole is interesting to follow so far, well written and directed, nothing that leaves viewers confused.

In addition, I really liked the casting choice, because I watched Black Valentine and several actors are from that series, including Mint, who is played by the same actress who in Black Valentine had a character in love with Natty's character. In other words, it's as if Black Valentine fans could finally see what it would be like if they got together. I loved it. Also, the actor from My Imperfect Family is also in this series; He acted alongside Enjoy Thidarat last year, and I really liked his character (I hated his villain role, so he was a good actor, right?). And finally, the series director himself appears as a character. In the series, P'Cheewin plays himself and shows how a TV series works... I LOVED IT!!!

I'm loving the meta-language. Seeing a GL being built within another GL is very interesting. We can see each step of how a GL emerges, from the castings and workshops to the demands placed on the actresses, the criticism about who they date, and their sexual orientation. It's really cool to see this portrayed in the series, to open the fans' eyes to how much they interfere in the actresses' love lives.

The script was confusing and poorly developed in some parts, and the non-conformities weren't good, but aside from that, the series is enjoyable to watch. Charm is a sweetheart, it's not a toxic romance, it's beautiful and cute. The actresses improved their acting a lot from the beginning of the series to the end, and the chemistry between them also improved a lot throughout the episodes.

P.S.: They need to give the character with short red hair a GL series. I'm saying this right after the first episode!
PS 2: I think Mint and Charm have more chemistry; I'd prefer the main couple to be Natty and Nycha... but I'll wait to be sure.

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FIQUEI 1 MÊS SEM CONSEGUIR ASSISTIR MAIS NADA POR CAUSA DESSA SÉRIE

Quando assisti esse dorama não esperava que fosse tão bom, realmente... Fiquei 1 mês de ressaca por causa dessa série, não conseguia ver mais nada. Logo após assistir eu li os livros da Tang Qi mas nada supre a saudade que esse dorama trás. Vemos um deus antigo, um dos mais antigos que ainda estão vivos, que é sério e sem desejos mundanos ser o alvo romântico de uma raposinha fofa na flor da idade. Vemos a luta dela para conseguir a atenção dele (Da forma errada hahahaha) e quando ela desisti, ele começa a ir atrás dela. Vemos um amor lindo nascer, sou apaixonada por este casal. O universo todo da Tang Qi é fantástico, cheio de histórias incríveis. Nada é só "NADA DEMAIS", tudo tem uma história por trás. É fantástico.

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NÃO DEIXEM DE ASSISTIR POR CONTA DESSA AVALIAÇÃO

O casal é fofo demais, não tem para bater no quesito fofura até hoje, dá vontade de levar os 2 para casa. Lindos demais. Foi muito divertido de assistir, não deixou pontas soltas, os secundários eram interessantes, os capangas do mal então? Eram divertidos demais! A mão dela, como eu ri das conversas com a mão dela hahahahah... Não teve nenhum momento que a história se arrastou, o final foi lindo demais e muito gratificante. Fiquei com medo do vilão, o que é bom, por que enquanto você ria de um lado se arrepiava do outro, foi um ótimo equilíbrio. Super acreditei no romance deles, fofíssimos. Deixou saudades.

Então por que 7,5? Não me emocionei (o que acho importante), o casal secundário não ficou junto e não teve motivos para isso, literalmente, apenas se juntaram e depois não deu certo e se separaram... Achei meio perda de "tempo de tela", e não teve plot.

NÃO DEIXEM DE ASSISTIR POR CONTA DESSA AVALIAÇÃO, eu gostei muito desse dorama, mesmo, a avaliação aqui é referente ao quão "completo" ele foi, não somente no quesito de gostar.

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Almost nothing to complain about so far.

What I can say so far: I liked the character introductions, the episode's dynamic was very good – I believe each character had a good amount of screen time, and I'm in love with Bambi – I think she's the best character so far, and the production looks very good, as expected from GMMTv. I didn't like the opening sequence of the series; I thought it was pretty mediocre. Both the music and the visuals look like a clothing advertisement. It makes no sense. The script is "reasonable" so far (I HAVEN'T READ THE NOVEL), it didn't excite me much, but I didn't think it was bad either. Let's see if it improves or worsens in the next episodes, after all this GL was highly anticipated and there's a risk it will decline simply because fan expectations were so high.

Prim and Bambi: You can feel their chemistry from afar, it's crazy how their eyes ignite! Their dynamic is insane, we can see how problematic Bambi is but also how much Prim still has feelings for her, and this puts them in this impasse of "This has already made me suffer before, but I can't love another person, can I confirm it again?"

Min and Praew: Their dynamic is slower, like a kind of "cure," you know? Praew seems very mature and wants to give Min the security to open up and love. I find this very sweet and it breaks some of the tension of the other couples; it's a great contrast and creates balance for the plot.

Sasha and Gorya: I didn't think they matched, and this is the 3rd MilkLove GL I've seen and I still have the same thought: They have no chemistry! Besides, I can't like Sasha because she has the personality I hate most: "The man who believes he's irresistible and doesn't take no for an answer." Sasha can't accept that a woman doesn't like her! So when she finds one, she becomes a kind of "trophy" that she needs to "conquer." And the worst part of this behavior is that when she can't win the woman over, Sasha lies to Gorya to make her feel bad.

PS: Sasha and Bambi may have similar behaviors, but they are different. Because Bambi knows that Prim has feelings for her and that's why she doesn't give up, because when she does something, Prim always ends up giving in... Letting Gorya sleep at her house, wanting to take her home after a night out, etc. However, Gorya made it clear in every way that she WANTS NOTHING to do with Sasha, and yet Sasha doesn't give up. I get angry every time Sasha shows up.

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UMA HISTÓRIA DE AMOR REALISTA E POÉTICA AO MESMO TEMPO

VAMOR POR PARTES:
ROMANCE: O casal não se apaixona de cara. Shao Shang fica noiva de outro pretendente para só depois abrir os olhos para o nosso Ling Bu Yi. Já o Ling Bu Yi, se apaixona a primeira vista por Shao Shang, e isso é lindo, por que vemos como ele realmente ama nossa menina, já que não interfere no romance, não força uma aproximação, ele faz o possível para que ela seja feliz mesmo que não seja com ele, e a protege de longe.
Quando o a relação dos 2 começa, vemos como bem devagarzinho eles vão se aproximando. Vemos o Ling Bu Yi apaixonado desde o primeiro episódio, e ficamos torcendo para quando finalmente ele vai ser amado também. Enquanto o amor dele nasce com apenas 1 olhar, a amor da Shao Shang nasce de muitas experiências juntos, muitos momentos, carícias e demonstrações de afeto. Quanto ela resolve se abrir e dar uma chance de verdade ao Ling Bu Yi, vemos como ela se "esforça" para se deixar apaixonar por ele. Quando finalmente ela se vê apaixonada por ele, é muito lindo. Eles formal um vínculo inquebrável de amor, um amor fortalecido, enraizado e indestrutível. É bacana como até mesmo os demais personagens da série acreditam no amor deles, ao ponto deles declararem que o Ling Bu Yi não aceitará ninguém além da Shao Shang para ser sua esposa, e que a Shao Shang não aceitará ninguém que não for o Ling Bu Yi para ser seu esposo, que se não for assim eles preferem ficar sozinhos a vida inteira.

PROTAGONISTAS: Shao Shang é livre, divertida, inteligente, sagaz, astuta e muito cativante. Em momentos de crise porém, ela sabe ser muito valente e não desiste de seus ideias e da justiça. Ling Bu Yi é sério, destemido, justo, determinado e heroico. Quando se trata da Shao Shang ele é amoroso, sensível, carinhoso, abnegado e altruísta. Eles evoluem ao longo da série e amadurecem.

SECUNDÁRIOS: Me apaixonei pela Wan Qi Qi hahahaha... Pena que ela não tem participação, principalmente na 2ª temporada. Amo os irmãos da Shao Shang (Lembram muito os meus irmãos) a forma como eles protegem ela, a família toda dela tem um conjunto muito bom, mas nenhum personagem é mais amado que o imperador acredito hahahah... Simplesmente colocaram a alma de uma dorameira dentro do imperador, nunca vi um personagem torcer tanto pelos protagonistas. Aprendemos a amar as duas imperatrizes, o que é estranho, mas bom por que as duas são casadas com o mesmo homem, porém as duas tem uma relação linda como de duas irmãs.

GERAL: Há misto de tensão, humor e emoção. Na maior parte do tempo estamos tensos com algumas situações. Acredito que faltou um pouco mais de humor para equilibrar bem. Há um plot inesperado que vem do nada! E as vezes ocorrem coisas coisas inesperadas com personagens secundários que trazem desequilíbrio a toda a história, e fazem ela mudar de rumo. Não houve momentos maçantes pelo que me lembro, os 58 episódios passaram voando. Fiquei com muuuita saudades, e estou realmente tentada a assistir novamente, mas realmente isso ocorrer, vou esperar um pouco para não enjoar.

Então por que 8,5? Faltou apenas um pouco mais de alívio cômico ao meu ver, pois havia muitas partes tensas e é necessário ter um equilíbrio. Gostaria de ter visto o casamento do casal principal, visto que um dos temas principais da série é este casamento, há muita luta, obstáculos e desafios para que aconteça, e no final não aparece. Sendo algo tão importante (quase um personagem da série), fiquei decepcionada por não ter aparecido. Para finalizar, não houve muitos momentos de emoção.

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TALVEZ EU ESTIVESSE DE RESSACA (AOS) , MAS REALMENTE NÃO GOSTEI

A história em si é bem interessante, mas teve pontos negativos demais ao meu ver: O plot da história é bom, mas não é algo que a gente já não desconfie ao decorrer da série. Não tem muito alívio cômico, o que torna a história um tanto quanto maçante. Os personagens secundários não são atrativos (tirando o amigo bobão, esse é top). Também não houve momentos muito emocionantes ao meu ver, então a história não pendeu para nenhum dos lados, e ficou morna. Várias pontas ficaram soltas (Ela casou com ele e aceitou ser a rainha? Se sim, como ela conseguiu viver no outro mundo sem documentos? Ela deixou o pai? Se ela não aceitou ser a rainha, com quem o rei se casou?). Por fim, não acreditei de verdade no amor do casal, acho que ocorreu muito forçadamente e começou a parecer com um casal quando eles já estavam juntos a muito tempo.

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