I just finished the first episode, and while Mandarin isn't my first language, I could understand most of it.I…
It seems to be more the owner can read the cat's mind because the cat doesn't actually "talk" (the audience can't hear what the cat says), but Pei Shang talks about the cat as if it actually talked to her. She uses phrases like "the cat said," so I think they might be going for like a telepathy-type communication style. Although, the birds at the very beginning of the episode actually "talked" to Luo Jun and we could hear them talk, so I'm not sure which way they will be showing the communication...
I saw the 1st episode, it's very heartbreaking that I can't understand any word they're saying. But I assure you…
I just finished the first episode, and while Mandarin isn't my first language, I could understand most of it.
I like the angle of listening to your pets and caring for them as you would a person -- they are living things too, after all. Like the dog that had to have surgery -- when Pei Shang listened to it, it was only concerned about its owner because she was crying while looking at that fan (the only thing her dad left her with before he died). It also said it knew its owner wouldn't come back for it because she couldn't afford to T.T
And then the cat that tells Pei Shang about the guy abusing all those other cats and the one cat that's pregnant. It's just a really interesting premise. Also, the humor that comes with Pei Shang communicating with her husband and telling him what the animals think about him, which leads to her being able to hint at/remind him that their anniversary is tomorrow.
I hope Pei Shang will be okay next episode, she seems like a really caring and empathetic lead character!
I'd say yes. They changed enough that it's interesting with its own Japanese spin and style, but also kept the essence of the original that made it enjoyable.
A wonderful drama full of heart-warming messages without being overly preachy. I was a bit worried at the beginning because the main female lead seemed like the spunky, nothing can bring me down type of character, but she got her humanizing moments just like almost everyone else in this drama.
I like how all the problems weren't bow-tied off and solved at the end, it was more of a reflection of how the way you choose to live your life and your outlook subtly affect the people and events around you. (The writer is the same as Soratobu Kouhoushitsu, so I'm not surprised at the nuances sprinkled throughout).
Plus, I just really like stories centered around publishing/writers/authors, what have you. Always a big bonus in my book.
This is probably one of the most thought-provoking and important drama I've seen addressing this sort of topic. It's even more impressive coming from a country like Taiwan, where dramas are usually not so serious and heavy-handed. The topics it covered were fascinating and I fell in love with all the characters, despite how flawed and human they were.
I would recommend anyone who likes social dramas to give this one a try -- even people who usually don't watch Asian dramas I think would get something out of this one.
I felt like this one was more of an action movie/social commentary than a zombie movie. The focus was more on the after effects of a zombie-fied society and how the survivors continue living. The zombies are more there as a back drop. I also felt a little disconnected from the characters overall and felt like they spread themselves a bit thin with how many new ones they introduced. It would have been better if the movie had been more tightly-focused. Definitely not as good as the first one, but that's to be expected, I think. It wouldn't have been able to have the same excitement and suspense of the initial zombie outbreak.
Just finished watching this in theatres. It was a pretty typical zombie movie, but I liked the exploration of isolation and the gradual deterioration of someone's mental state. Wanted the ending to go a different way, but overall I was satisfied with the pacing and story. The two lead's initial interactions also had me smiling a lot; really felt their relief at finding someone to interact with.
I just finished rewatching this for maybe the third time, and I find it hard to describe how much I love this story, these characters. This was one of the first Asian dramas I ever watched more than 10 years ago, and while I remember really liking it the first time around, it really buried deep into my heart this time. There's just so much more I appreciate about this drama now that I'm older.
First, let's talk about Momo. She reminds me so much of myself for much of my childhood and teenage years -- shy to the point of it being a disability, only able to express herself in bursts of uncontrolled emotion, and prefers to just live in a fantasy world that's much easier to control than the real world. Momo was the first fictional character I ever saw who had such similar traits to me.
And this time around, I appreciated her character and her arc even more for the sole fact that /she isn't forced to change!/ She isn't "transformed" into a suddenly outgoing and perky girl. She is who she is, and the people around her slowly come to accept and really appreciate her for that. All her arc encompasses is ironing out some communication flaws and become more comfortable expressing herself. But the traits of being on the quiet side and preferring to stay in the background? Just the way she is, and /that's okay./ I really praise the writers for letting her grow in this way.
Next, the platonic relationships. When I first watched it as a teenager myself, I remember being keenly honed in on the romance. It took up the core of my interest and all the other scenes were left to the wayside. But watching it now... my goodness. While the romance is a good slow-burn, the friendship between Mars and Yi Zhi, between Momo and Jia Sen, the sisterhood between Chuchu and Momo, and most of all, the heart-wrenching relationship between Mars and his mom -- they're all just so touching and meaningful. I laughed, I teared up, and my heartfelt bursting with warmth. These characters really care about each other and truly want the best for one another.
I just really love this drama, cheesy effects and prolific use of flashbacks included. It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but for me, it hits just right.
This was a sleeper hit for me. I picked it up because it was on Netflix, and I wanted something to watch during my breaks at work. But then... episode two hit like a truck, and I was hooked, watching at every available free moment.
What I liked most about this drama was its sincerity. It addressed some pretty deep issues using the dream-solver plot, and many of those topics hit me pretty hard. I also liked how the romance wasn't at the forefront, and it was more about finding camaraderie and what an utter relief it can be to finally find people you fit and belong with.
Overall, I liked the characters and the plot, though there were just a few plot lines that fell a bit short and could've been managed and played out better. It left me with a positive impression and I was sad to let it go when the last episode ended.
This was a very solid adaptation that I enjoyed a lot. It still suffered from some of the same dragging elements of the original, but I overall liked the characters and flow of the story better in this version.
I enjoyed Adachi Rika's portrayal of Yo, in particular. She was good at showing both the strength and vulnerability of the female lead. Shirasu Jin was also a pro at brooding, though I felt his portrayal wasn't quite as versatile in comparison.
The story also had two parts where I felt the story didn't flow well and was missing a key scene to tie big events together. I wish the leads had gotten together quicker and we had more time to see them together as a couple as well.
What a lovely drama. It's apparent how much the makers of this drama love Thai history and wanted to share it with the audience. I loved every aspect of that - it was thoroughly fascinating to learn about Thai culture from that time period.
The characters took a bit to warm up to, but I ended up really liking them in the end too. Especially Dech's emotional change throughout the drama, it was really touching and beautiful to watch him fall for the female lead. Karaked I had more mixed feelings for, but I'm glad her character stayed consistent throughout. The side characters were also interesting in their own rights and had me looking up and learning more about the historical people they were based off of.
I was also worried they were going to leave some plot holes unanswered, but they ended up explaining most of my questions by the end, which was very satisfying.
Overall, I highly enjoyed it and would recommend to anyone who likes historical dramas.
Was going to give this a lower score, but the sweetness of the last episode won me over (+.5 for the "stone on a flower" metaphor. It was beautiful).
What a drama. It reminded me of late 2000s kdramas - just completely dedicated to its melodrama. I can usually accept that to some extent, but there were too many silly scenes that made no sense that I couldn't give this one a pass. Evil characters being evil just for the sake of it, totally incompetent police and authority figures, and just completely nonsensical decisions abound. By the end, I wasn't even rooting for any of the main characters, just morbidly interested in how their story would come to a close.
I felt like this drama was missing a beat with every string it tried to pull. From the action scenes, the revenge, the redemption -- none of it lived up to its potential. I don't know if it was the writing or the directing - probably a combination of both - but there was an "off" feeling throughout, at least for me. The actors gave their best, though, and I appreciated that.
I just finished watching, so I can tell you. Sawit ends up dying in a few episodes. Min had been captured by Sida, so Sila captured Sawit, and they planned to do a hostage exchange, but Sida accidently shoots Sawit to death while trying to shoot Sila.
Sida wants to get revenge on Sila after that, so she keeps plotting to kill Sila up to the final episode. She handcuffs herself to Sila and pours gasoline over both of them, but ends up only lighting herself on fire because Sila breaks free of the handcuffs using a gun. She survives, but is in critical condition. Sida and Sila reconcile in the end.
I was not expecting to like this one. Perusing the comments before I sank in, I fully anticipated to have a rather childish female lead who I would have to endure for the sake of shining goodness of the male lead, who I would adore.
...I was half right, I guess.
Nok was like looking in a mirror. A mirror that pulls your deficiencies out from the shadows they've been hiding in and lays them bare in the bright sunlight, squirming and uncomfortable to see but all too necessary. The self-sabotaging, the lashing out, the unrelenting wall of pride that comes crumbling down only after you've ruined everything good you have -- it was so exhausting to watch, yet so exhilaratingly satisfying. I connected to Nok on a personal level I have only experienced a handful of times in my drama-watching life.
As for the rest of the drama: Nai, of course, was amazing, and I liked how he wasn't the infallibly perfect style of lead like I suspected he might be; he was just really calm (which is one of the top personality traits I admire) and reasonable. Someone who can take in the chaos around them and ponder through the panic before taking action.
Nok's parents were amazing as well, in particular her mom. The other characters were a little black-and-white in their actions, but some like Penny and Wes have some nice little growth moments. There were also some tropes I didn't like much and the "game" premise was a bit silly, but overall the good outshone the bad. I shed a few tears in that last episode, not going to lie.
This drama took me on a roller coaster ride of emotion and I'm so glad I watched it.
I thoroughly enjoyed this drama. Even though it could be a little melodramatic and over the top at times, it had a lot of heart and I really liked the directions it took.
What stood out to me the most was the character development -- all the major characters went through major characters arcs that made them all the more interesting and compelling. I especially liked Sarut's storyline.
I also liked that the story never got stuck and kept progressing forward smoothly. There were some points it slowed down, but for the most part it was executed nicely.
I'm going to miss this story and characters a lot.
This was a rewatch, but I hadn't watched it in maybe eight or so years, so I was quite curious as to how it would hold up. For a drama that was made 20 years ago now, I'm happy to say it holds up quite well in my opinion.
It's funny how time can change your perspective. I definitely sympathized and understood Gong Chan's pov a lot more this time around. I also had remembered the grandpa being a lot harsher and more stubborn, but now I get where he's coming from a lot better this time around. My understanding of the cultural circumstances surrounding everyone's decisions is a lot more acute, which helps significantly. I also felt like it didn't drag as much as I remember it. I think I'm a lot more patient with the "dilemma" scenes in which characters sit around the contemplate their next course of action compared to before where I just wanted the romance to quickly spark!
Yoo Rin was a complete joy, same as before. Lee Da Hae completely owned this role.
I still got annoyed at the side characters, though, and there are some problematic elements. (Boys acting like they "own" the girls, wrist grabbing, etc.), but it wasn't so much that it ruined my experience. It had a bit too much build-up to getting the couples together, though, and didn't spend enough time on their actual relationship once they got past the hurdle of confessing their feelings for each other. Early 2000s problems for sure.
It's not quite as laugh-out-loud funny as it was to me before either; nonetheless, I still found myself smiling while watching it, endeared to these characters and their complete commitment to being melodramatic. I also felt a rush of nostalgia at the OST, especially "사랑은 힘든가봐" (Love Must Be Difficult) by Lee Ji Soo. I even found myself singing along at times, which is quite rare.
All in all, though it has an overall weak standing in my favorites list, it still holds a place of its own, and I'll look forward to rewatching it again in the next ten years or so. It's just such a classic.
I like the angle of listening to your pets and caring for them as you would a person -- they are living things too, after all. Like the dog that had to have surgery -- when Pei Shang listened to it, it was only concerned about its owner because she was crying while looking at that fan (the only thing her dad left her with before he died). It also said it knew its owner wouldn't come back for it because she couldn't afford to T.T
And then the cat that tells Pei Shang about the guy abusing all those other cats and the one cat that's pregnant. It's just a really interesting premise. Also, the humor that comes with Pei Shang communicating with her husband and telling him what the animals think about him, which leads to her being able to hint at/remind him that their anniversary is tomorrow.
I hope Pei Shang will be okay next episode, she seems like a really caring and empathetic lead character!
I like how all the problems weren't bow-tied off and solved at the end, it was more of a reflection of how the way you choose to live your life and your outlook subtly affect the people and events around you. (The writer is the same as Soratobu Kouhoushitsu, so I'm not surprised at the nuances sprinkled throughout).
Plus, I just really like stories centered around publishing/writers/authors, what have you. Always a big bonus in my book.
I would recommend anyone who likes social dramas to give this one a try -- even people who usually don't watch Asian dramas I think would get something out of this one.
First, let's talk about Momo. She reminds me so much of myself for much of my childhood and teenage years -- shy to the point of it being a disability, only able to express herself in bursts of uncontrolled emotion, and prefers to just live in a fantasy world that's much easier to control than the real world. Momo was the first fictional character I ever saw who had such similar traits to me.
And this time around, I appreciated her character and her arc even more for the sole fact that /she isn't forced to change!/ She isn't "transformed" into a suddenly outgoing and perky girl. She is who she is, and the people around her slowly come to accept and really appreciate her for that. All her arc encompasses is ironing out some communication flaws and become more comfortable expressing herself. But the traits of being on the quiet side and preferring to stay in the background? Just the way she is, and /that's okay./ I really praise the writers for letting her grow in this way.
Next, the platonic relationships. When I first watched it as a teenager myself, I remember being keenly honed in on the romance. It took up the core of my interest and all the other scenes were left to the wayside. But watching it now... my goodness. While the romance is a good slow-burn, the friendship between Mars and Yi Zhi, between Momo and Jia Sen, the sisterhood between Chuchu and Momo, and most of all, the heart-wrenching relationship between Mars and his mom -- they're all just so touching and meaningful. I laughed, I teared up, and my heartfelt bursting with warmth. These characters really care about each other and truly want the best for one another.
I just really love this drama, cheesy effects and prolific use of flashbacks included. It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but for me, it hits just right.
What I liked most about this drama was its sincerity. It addressed some pretty deep issues using the dream-solver plot, and many of those topics hit me pretty hard. I also liked how the romance wasn't at the forefront, and it was more about finding camaraderie and what an utter relief it can be to finally find people you fit and belong with.
Overall, I liked the characters and the plot, though there were just a few plot lines that fell a bit short and could've been managed and played out better. It left me with a positive impression and I was sad to let it go when the last episode ended.
I enjoyed Adachi Rika's portrayal of Yo, in particular. She was good at showing both the strength and vulnerability of the female lead. Shirasu Jin was also a pro at brooding, though I felt his portrayal wasn't quite as versatile in comparison.
The story also had two parts where I felt the story didn't flow well and was missing a key scene to tie big events together. I wish the leads had gotten together quicker and we had more time to see them together as a couple as well.
The characters took a bit to warm up to, but I ended up really liking them in the end too. Especially Dech's emotional change throughout the drama, it was really touching and beautiful to watch him fall for the female lead. Karaked I had more mixed feelings for, but I'm glad her character stayed consistent throughout. The side characters were also interesting in their own rights and had me looking up and learning more about the historical people they were based off of.
I was also worried they were going to leave some plot holes unanswered, but they ended up explaining most of my questions by the end, which was very satisfying.
Overall, I highly enjoyed it and would recommend to anyone who likes historical dramas.
What a drama. It reminded me of late 2000s kdramas - just completely dedicated to its melodrama. I can usually accept that to some extent, but there were too many silly scenes that made no sense that I couldn't give this one a pass. Evil characters being evil just for the sake of it, totally incompetent police and authority figures, and just completely nonsensical decisions abound. By the end, I wasn't even rooting for any of the main characters, just morbidly interested in how their story would come to a close.
I felt like this drama was missing a beat with every string it tried to pull. From the action scenes, the revenge, the redemption -- none of it lived up to its potential. I don't know if it was the writing or the directing - probably a combination of both - but there was an "off" feeling throughout, at least for me. The actors gave their best, though, and I appreciated that.
Sida wants to get revenge on Sila after that, so she keeps plotting to kill Sila up to the final episode. She handcuffs herself to Sila and pours gasoline over both of them, but ends up only lighting herself on fire because Sila breaks free of the handcuffs using a gun. She survives, but is in critical condition. Sida and Sila reconcile in the end.
Hope that helps!
...I was half right, I guess.
Nok was like looking in a mirror. A mirror that pulls your deficiencies out from the shadows they've been hiding in and lays them bare in the bright sunlight, squirming and uncomfortable to see but all too necessary. The self-sabotaging, the lashing out, the unrelenting wall of pride that comes crumbling down only after you've ruined everything good you have -- it was so exhausting to watch, yet so exhilaratingly satisfying. I connected to Nok on a personal level I have only experienced a handful of times in my drama-watching life.
As for the rest of the drama: Nai, of course, was amazing, and I liked how he wasn't the infallibly perfect style of lead like I suspected he might be; he was just really calm (which is one of the top personality traits I admire) and reasonable. Someone who can take in the chaos around them and ponder through the panic before taking action.
Nok's parents were amazing as well, in particular her mom. The other characters were a little black-and-white in their actions, but some like Penny and Wes have some nice little growth moments. There were also some tropes I didn't like much and the "game" premise was a bit silly, but overall the good outshone the bad. I shed a few tears in that last episode, not going to lie.
This drama took me on a roller coaster ride of emotion and I'm so glad I watched it.
What stood out to me the most was the character development -- all the major characters went through major characters arcs that made them all the more interesting and compelling. I especially liked Sarut's storyline.
I also liked that the story never got stuck and kept progressing forward smoothly. There were some points it slowed down, but for the most part it was executed nicely.
I'm going to miss this story and characters a lot.
It's funny how time can change your perspective. I definitely sympathized and understood Gong Chan's pov a lot more this time around. I also had remembered the grandpa being a lot harsher and more stubborn, but now I get where he's coming from a lot better this time around. My understanding of the cultural circumstances surrounding everyone's decisions is a lot more acute, which helps significantly. I also felt like it didn't drag as much as I remember it. I think I'm a lot more patient with the "dilemma" scenes in which characters sit around the contemplate their next course of action compared to before where I just wanted the romance to quickly spark!
Yoo Rin was a complete joy, same as before. Lee Da Hae completely owned this role.
I still got annoyed at the side characters, though, and there are some problematic elements. (Boys acting like they "own" the girls, wrist grabbing, etc.), but it wasn't so much that it ruined my experience. It had a bit too much build-up to getting the couples together, though, and didn't spend enough time on their actual relationship once they got past the hurdle of confessing their feelings for each other. Early 2000s problems for sure.
It's not quite as laugh-out-loud funny as it was to me before either; nonetheless, I still found myself smiling while watching it, endeared to these characters and their complete commitment to being melodramatic. I also felt a rush of nostalgia at the OST, especially "사랑은 힘든가봐" (Love Must Be Difficult) by Lee Ji Soo. I even found myself singing along at times, which is quite rare.
All in all, though it has an overall weak standing in my favorites list, it still holds a place of its own, and I'll look forward to rewatching it again in the next ten years or so. It's just such a classic.