Zhou Yiran Shines, But a Draggy Plot and Overstuffed Storylines Dim the Drama’s Potential
It is really unfortunate that I have to leave a negative review for the drama Zhou Yiran starred in, especially since he is one of my favorite actors. His acting has improved so much since his first drama, and it is clear he is putting in a lot of effort. Sadly, this drama’s downfall isn’t due to his performance, but rather the story itself. I have seen numerous comments about the plot after episode 15, but I couldn’t even make it past episode 10. I really tried, but the pacing was just too slow. If it were a 21-24 episode series, maybe it would have had a better chance, but honestly, I just don’t get why there were so many secondary characters and their romantic subplots. There is a saying that when a drama has too many side stories, it loses focus on the main one and this drama is a perfect example of that.
I love Yiran, but I can't really recommend this show to anyone. I feel like the 7.8 rating is generous; it’s a mixed bag—some people might enjoy it, but I am willing to bet the majority will find it frustrating. After watching over 150 dramas, I can say with confidence that around 80% of the audience will get irritated, and it might even turn them off from similar stories in the future.
I love Yiran, but I can't really recommend this show to anyone. I feel like the 7.8 rating is generous; it’s a mixed bag—some people might enjoy it, but I am willing to bet the majority will find it frustrating. After watching over 150 dramas, I can say with confidence that around 80% of the audience will get irritated, and it might even turn them off from similar stories in the future.
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