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Started as a queen move, ended in a messy stalemate
So this drama started off really strong. Like, one of the best and truest enemies-to-lovers setups I’ve seen in a while. And anyone who knows me that I eat that shit up!! These two weren’t just “oh we dislike each other” fake rivals. Nah, they genuinely wanted each other gone. The ML was ready to kill the FL, and the FL just wanted to win. No heart eyes, no “secretly I’ve always cared about you” bullshit—just solid hate, betrayal, and survival. And I loved that dynamic.
The way it slowly built trust between them felt so natural too. None of that “I saved you once now we’re soulmates” crap (even though that did kinda happen tbh but it's not that bad I promise xD). So yeah, the first half of this drama? A 9.5/10 from me. And coming from me, that’s a huge compliment.
But then… the second half happened.
It started dragging. The FL, who was actually smart up until now, suddenly developed a terminal case of no-brain-no-communication syndrome. Like... just talk to the man?? Why must every FL in these dramas completely lose the ability to communicate right when it matters most? All of your problems? Solved. If you just used your words 🙃
And then… that scene.
The dreaded, cursed, why-is-this-still-a-thing... amnesia 💀WHYYYYYY????!!!!
Be. For. Real. I’m begging writers everywhere—please stop. It’s either amnesia or childhood sweethearts or long-lost past life lovers. Can we not? PLEASE?? Is there a law that says we have to shove these into every drama or the skies will sunder and fall upon our very heads shattering the earth itself into a billion pieces???? *sigh*
The evil prince? Did his job. Gave us crazy, delusional, love-sick psycho energy. Honestly, with that script, I don’t blame him for hamming it up. He leaned into the chaos.
And then the ending… *SIGHHHHHHH*
So rushed. So weird. One moment the ML is in a coma. Next, FL is under a tree. Then ML appears behind her. They hug. Roll credits.
Did he wake up? Is she dead?
Are we in a dream? A hallucination? The afterlife? If you want a happy ending: Show us! If you want it open: Commit. Don’t give us weird heaven limbo desert tree-hugging transitions and call it a day 😑
Overall, if you ignore the chaotic second half and just enjoy the ride, it's an entertaining watch. Though I gave it the same score as Blossom (7.5), I have to say Blossom had the better script overall, even with its own missteps.
But yeah.
Good start.
Messy middle.
Meh ending.
Classic C-drama bingo 🎯
Emz somewhat recommends ◝(ᵔᗜᵔ)◜
The way it slowly built trust between them felt so natural too. None of that “I saved you once now we’re soulmates” crap (even though that did kinda happen tbh but it's not that bad I promise xD). So yeah, the first half of this drama? A 9.5/10 from me. And coming from me, that’s a huge compliment.
But then… the second half happened.
It started dragging. The FL, who was actually smart up until now, suddenly developed a terminal case of no-brain-no-communication syndrome. Like... just talk to the man?? Why must every FL in these dramas completely lose the ability to communicate right when it matters most? All of your problems? Solved. If you just used your words 🙃
And then… that scene.
The dreaded, cursed, why-is-this-still-a-thing... amnesia 💀WHYYYYYY????!!!!
Be. For. Real. I’m begging writers everywhere—please stop. It’s either amnesia or childhood sweethearts or long-lost past life lovers. Can we not? PLEASE?? Is there a law that says we have to shove these into every drama or the skies will sunder and fall upon our very heads shattering the earth itself into a billion pieces???? *sigh*
The evil prince? Did his job. Gave us crazy, delusional, love-sick psycho energy. Honestly, with that script, I don’t blame him for hamming it up. He leaned into the chaos.
And then the ending… *SIGHHHHHHH*
So rushed. So weird. One moment the ML is in a coma. Next, FL is under a tree. Then ML appears behind her. They hug. Roll credits.
Did he wake up? Is she dead?
Are we in a dream? A hallucination? The afterlife? If you want a happy ending: Show us! If you want it open: Commit. Don’t give us weird heaven limbo desert tree-hugging transitions and call it a day 😑
Overall, if you ignore the chaotic second half and just enjoy the ride, it's an entertaining watch. Though I gave it the same score as Blossom (7.5), I have to say Blossom had the better script overall, even with its own missteps.
But yeah.
Good start.
Messy middle.
Meh ending.
Classic C-drama bingo 🎯
Emz somewhat recommends ◝(ᵔᗜᵔ)◜
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