How do you even review a series that’s practically perfect?
Especially one packed with subtle metaphors and emotional layers? Honestly, I could talk about Revenged Love for hours. I’m obsessed with intense stories, complex characters, and plots that blend romance, drama, and a touch of eroticism. I especially love couples that break the mold, not the usual “cute and fluffy,” but raw, messy, and deeply provocative. And Revenged Love hit every single one of those marks.
It was so gripping, I found myself counting down the days to each new episode. A total emotional rollercoaster : I laughed, I cried (episode 19 had me in tears from start to finish), I screamed, I swooned. The show balanced chaos (which I adored) with moments of tenderness, drama, and sweetness, all in perfect measure.
It also features one of my favorite tropes: enemies to lovers. After being dumped and humiliated by his ex, Wu Suo Wei decides to get revenge by seducing her new boyfriend, Chi Cheng. What starts as a manipulative scheme quickly spirals into something deeper, more intense, and emotionally ambiguous.
They couldn't have chosen a more perfect cast to bring these complex, flawed, and emotionally ambiguous characters to life with so much authenticity. Because the highlight of the series are Wei Wei and Chi Cheng, with their tension-filled glances and layered dialogue constantly dancing between teasing and confession; Guo Cheng Yu and Jiang Xiao Shaui, were less explosive but equally intense. The chemistry between the two couples and between the four characters felt so real, so genuine, so believable, so charismatic. Zi Yu, in particular, was fenomenal. His facial expressions alone told entire stories. He could be sweet one moment, seductive the next, and heartbreakingly vulnerable right after.
Watching these characters grow emotionally, from revenge to real feelings, through a messy but meaningful healing process, was incredibly rewarding. I’m already looking forward to seeing these actors in future projects, together (hopefully!) or on their own.
The art direction was stunning. They used LGBTQIA+ colors in such a subtle, symbolic way, not just as decoration, but as emotional cues woven into the story. Whether it was the pride flag on Jiang Xiao Shaui’s clinic, the intimate scenes between Guo Cheng Yu and Jiang Xiao Shaui, or the way each color reflected a stage in the protagonists’ relationship, it felt like the show painted the flag into their emotions rather than just hanging it on a wall.
Visually, the series embraced a bold, urban aesthetic, with neon lighting, androgynous decor, and gender-fluid fashion, all reinforcing the characters’ identities and creating a space where emotional and sexual fluidity felt natural and unapologetic.
Huge thanks to the entire team for pouring their hearts into this project and giving us this little gem, despite all the challenges. I truly hope this marks a turning point for Chinese BL dramas toward more freedom, more depth, and more stories like this.
P.S. Whether intentional or not, I loved how Revenged Love gave a subtle nod to ABO Desire in its early episodes. Both series are part of a growing wave of Chinese BL dramas that dare to explore bold, emotionally intense themes and that fight to exist in spite of censorship.
It was so gripping, I found myself counting down the days to each new episode. A total emotional rollercoaster : I laughed, I cried (episode 19 had me in tears from start to finish), I screamed, I swooned. The show balanced chaos (which I adored) with moments of tenderness, drama, and sweetness, all in perfect measure.
It also features one of my favorite tropes: enemies to lovers. After being dumped and humiliated by his ex, Wu Suo Wei decides to get revenge by seducing her new boyfriend, Chi Cheng. What starts as a manipulative scheme quickly spirals into something deeper, more intense, and emotionally ambiguous.
They couldn't have chosen a more perfect cast to bring these complex, flawed, and emotionally ambiguous characters to life with so much authenticity. Because the highlight of the series are Wei Wei and Chi Cheng, with their tension-filled glances and layered dialogue constantly dancing between teasing and confession; Guo Cheng Yu and Jiang Xiao Shaui, were less explosive but equally intense. The chemistry between the two couples and between the four characters felt so real, so genuine, so believable, so charismatic. Zi Yu, in particular, was fenomenal. His facial expressions alone told entire stories. He could be sweet one moment, seductive the next, and heartbreakingly vulnerable right after.
Watching these characters grow emotionally, from revenge to real feelings, through a messy but meaningful healing process, was incredibly rewarding. I’m already looking forward to seeing these actors in future projects, together (hopefully!) or on their own.
The art direction was stunning. They used LGBTQIA+ colors in such a subtle, symbolic way, not just as decoration, but as emotional cues woven into the story. Whether it was the pride flag on Jiang Xiao Shaui’s clinic, the intimate scenes between Guo Cheng Yu and Jiang Xiao Shaui, or the way each color reflected a stage in the protagonists’ relationship, it felt like the show painted the flag into their emotions rather than just hanging it on a wall.
Visually, the series embraced a bold, urban aesthetic, with neon lighting, androgynous decor, and gender-fluid fashion, all reinforcing the characters’ identities and creating a space where emotional and sexual fluidity felt natural and unapologetic.
Huge thanks to the entire team for pouring their hearts into this project and giving us this little gem, despite all the challenges. I truly hope this marks a turning point for Chinese BL dramas toward more freedom, more depth, and more stories like this.
P.S. Whether intentional or not, I loved how Revenged Love gave a subtle nod to ABO Desire in its early episodes. Both series are part of a growing wave of Chinese BL dramas that dare to explore bold, emotionally intense themes and that fight to exist in spite of censorship.
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