Heracin

I truly enjoyed this BL, especially in its first half. I did find some of the secondary storylines developped in the second half not very well handled but overall, I'm pretty satisfied with the outcome of the drama. The chemistry between the two main leads was very solid : I could totally see the sparks and the way they fell hard (and harder) for each other was amazing. The angst promised by the script was sold very well by the actors, I broke with them as the events unfolded.

If I truly became enamored by the relationship between the main couple ( Wu Suo Wei and Chi Cheng), I have doubts regarding the secondary relationship. I adored Guo Cheng Yu and Jiang Xiao Shuai as individual characters but I clearly was less convinced by them as a couple. The potential was there but the payoff of their journey felt a bit underwhelming. Their relationship with the main characters was however fantastic and one of the best of the series.

Production was alright : nothing outstanding, except the soundtrack which I liked even if it was quite repetitive. There were an indie feel to one song that was very fitting some of the most memorable moments. Some of the actions scenes were a bit ridiculous but I liked the way they showcased the various snakes. The editing could have been better with the switch between scenes being sometimes jarringly awkward.

This unhinged Chinese (!) BL is worth a shot for all afficionado of the genre. If you are looking for some passionate and crazy relationships story, this one is for you. If you enjoyed series like KinnPorsche or Kiseki Dear To Me, you will for sure have fun with this one as well as they share similar vibes. Be aware that snakes plays a big role in the scenario, so if you are suffering fromn ophidiophobia, you might want to stay far away from it.