If the roles reversed, same people who are criticising FL character would probably clap for a male lead who's…
Are you sure about that? Because in discussion threads where the roles are reversed, I often see the FL criticized as dependent, weak, naive, fragile, or incompetent. People asking why she can’t stand up for herself or why she over-relies on the ML. At the same time, the ML is criticized for being controlling, overprotective, bossy, and labeled toxic or a red flag. That doesn’t really support the idea that viewers automatically dislike FLs for taking charge.
3 episodes in, and it doesn't live up to the hype so far. It's boring, and the way it's going, it seems like it'll be draggy, with a slow burn romance, and most likely, a drawn-out love triangle. I noticed the rating dropped from 8.5 to 8.4, and that's only in 24 hours. I expect it to drop further.
Pretty solid for a romantic ghost drama. I’ve seen better, but it’s definitely not bad. If anyone’s confused about the final scene in the last episode, it’s likely a subtle reference to the ML actor and the ghost actress’s mother/son relationship from the 2014 drama Mama.
I dropped this drama at episode 4. I just lost interest, and there are a few reasons why. First, I didn’t like how the story focused on multiple leads. I couldn’t tell who the main leads were. I mean, I knew because I saw the drama and checked MDL, but if someone was unfamiliar, it would be confusing. The story kept switching between the leads and other characters and couples, each with their own storyline. It’s just not my type of setup.
I even skipped to the last couple of episodes to see what happens, and I think I was justified in dropping it. If I had stuck it out, I think I would’ve been frustrated with the situation between ML and FL. Apparently, FL only realizes everything ML has done for her at the very end, and she also spends too much time with the SML.
The actors are good, though. I’ve seen them in other shows and really enjoy their work elsewhere, but this one just didn’t work for me.
It's not both. Choose one. I only gave two different answers because i haven't watched it. I was hoing off what others said. But once i watch it I'll know for sure.
Lol, that's slow burn. A slow-burn romance doesn’t mean feelings have to grow gradually. It means the on-screen romance unfolds slowly. The relationship isn’t front-loaded, it gets limited focus early on, and the payoff is delayed. Even if feelings exist early, the romance stays in the background or is interrupted, so the audience experiences it as a slow burn.
The focus is on pacing and screen time, not emotional chronology. The romance develops slowly for the viewer, even if feelings exist early.
I like this guys short romance dramas. I love his type of characters he plays. The dominant, masculine, tough guy, fighting expert, saving the damsel in distress while romancing and sometimes forcing the FL. And his shows always have good kiss scenes.
Very good. Great leads. FL is beautiful. I love her cuteness. I want more of her, especially in Xianxia, where her type is an asset. It's fast-paced. I love that. I like the ML's character with his fighting and racing abilities, but i was concerned for a bit in the beginning that the show is just about car racing like the Fast and the Furious series, but thankfully it wasn't. My favourite thing is the love, devotion, and dedication they have for each other. She never gave up on him, and he devoted everything for her. I also like that the breakup period was short. 1 or two episodes i think. Fantastic drama.
How can the FL have romantic feelings for the ML? She grew up seeing him as a brother and still thought of him that way even after they were separated. She only learned he was adopted as an adult. Even if they’re not related, wouldn’t the Westermarck effect prevent that?
I was reading the synopsis and kept waiting for the moment where something tragic or dramatic happens, the kind of event that leads to a breakup or separation, but it never came. I don’t know, the synopsis just sounds a bit boring to me, but, we’ll see.
I even skipped to the last couple of episodes to see what happens, and I think I was justified in dropping it. If I had stuck it out, I think I would’ve been frustrated with the situation between ML and FL. Apparently, FL only realizes everything ML has done for her at the very end, and she also spends too much time with the SML.
The actors are good, though. I’ve seen them in other shows and really enjoy their work elsewhere, but this one just didn’t work for me.
The focus is on pacing and screen time, not emotional chronology. The romance develops slowly for the viewer, even if feelings exist early.