Entertaining but Cliche-Filled and Overstretched
I watched this drama based on a friend’s recommendation, and while I’m glad I gave it a shot, I have mixed feelings overall. It’s an enjoyable romance with beautiful visuals and solid performances, but it could have easily been 10 episodes shorter without losing anything important.
The relationship between Mi Ka and Ke Lei is the biggest highlight. Their chemistry is undeniable, and I appreciated seeing a couple that actually behaves like sharing jokes, affection, and genuine warmth. It’s rare to find such grounded romantic moments in Chinese dramas. That said, once they officially got together, the show oddly kept them apart or made their interactions awkward for far too long, which took away some of the emotional payoff.
Individually, the characters are hit or miss. Mi Ka is portrayed as nearly flawless-an idealized super-doctor who can do everything from surgery to diagnostics. While she’s admirable, this lack of flaws made her feel a bit unrealistic and flat. Ke Lei was slightly more layered, but still largely a “perfect guy” type. Secondary couples were interesting in parts, but their storylines dragged, especially with the inclusion of unnecessary love triangles and vague relationship drama.
One of the biggest drawbacks is the pacing. The show is bloated with filler-action sequences, medical emergencies, and side plots that don’t really move the story forward. The Shen sisters arc, for example, was completely skippable. Episode 6 in particular almost made me drop the drama due to how poorly thought out the hospital scenes were.
In the end, this drama is worth watching if you’re looking for a relaxing romance with strong leads and pretty visuals. Just don’t expect a tightly written story. It’s a comforting ride, but one that could’ve benefited from sharper editing. Solid 8/10 from me
The relationship between Mi Ka and Ke Lei is the biggest highlight. Their chemistry is undeniable, and I appreciated seeing a couple that actually behaves like sharing jokes, affection, and genuine warmth. It’s rare to find such grounded romantic moments in Chinese dramas. That said, once they officially got together, the show oddly kept them apart or made their interactions awkward for far too long, which took away some of the emotional payoff.
Individually, the characters are hit or miss. Mi Ka is portrayed as nearly flawless-an idealized super-doctor who can do everything from surgery to diagnostics. While she’s admirable, this lack of flaws made her feel a bit unrealistic and flat. Ke Lei was slightly more layered, but still largely a “perfect guy” type. Secondary couples were interesting in parts, but their storylines dragged, especially with the inclusion of unnecessary love triangles and vague relationship drama.
One of the biggest drawbacks is the pacing. The show is bloated with filler-action sequences, medical emergencies, and side plots that don’t really move the story forward. The Shen sisters arc, for example, was completely skippable. Episode 6 in particular almost made me drop the drama due to how poorly thought out the hospital scenes were.
In the end, this drama is worth watching if you’re looking for a relaxing romance with strong leads and pretty visuals. Just don’t expect a tightly written story. It’s a comforting ride, but one that could’ve benefited from sharper editing. Solid 8/10 from me
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