Mixed Emotions but Worth Watching
I honestly don’t know where to begin with this drama. Seeing the rating drop from 8.4 to 7.8 truly broke my heart because I genuinely love both lead actors. Still, I can understand the reason behind it.Some episodes are really engaging and pass by quickly, while others feel quite slow. Even then, skipping isn’t an option because you want to watch your favorite actors. Open endings are always difficult to process, and the ending in particular made me lower my rating to 8.
Personally, I don’t see this drama going above 8.2, and I believe the lower ratings are mainly due to the ending and the uneven pacing in certain episodes. That said, if you are planning to watch it, go ahead but be prepared to push through a few slow episodes.
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You might like it - give it a try
I understand that everyone has different tastes, and I know many people might enjoy this drama but personally, I found it quite boring. I usually love school-themed slice-of-life dramas, but for some reason, this one just didn’t click with me. Each episode felt unnecessarily slow, and I struggled to stay engaged or emotionally connected to the story.For context, I have really enjoyed dramas like When I Fly Towards You, Exclusive Fairytale, and Our Secret so I went into this with similar expectations. Unfortunately, this just wasn’t my cup of tea.
The actors did a decent job overall, though I didn’t see anything particularly outstanding in the performances. The storyline itself felt too drawn out, and I can't help but wonder if a shorter 24-episode format might have made it more watchable.
I honestly feel a bit disappointed after investing my time in this. I usually rely on ratings and genres when picking dramas, and I rarely drop shows with an 8.0+ rating but this one I simply couldn’t finish despite trying my best.
Again, I know this show might resonate with many viewers and that’s perfectly fine but it just wasn’t for me.
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Dropped — Just Not for Me
Dropped. So boring and painfully slow. I genuinely love HMH and started watching solely for him, but I just couldn’t push myself past episode 10 each episode felt like it lasted a lifetime. That said, the actors did a good job, and the performances weren’t the issue; the pacing just completely killed it for me.Was this review helpful to you?
Amaze Max Drama with Extraordinary Performances
The leads were extraordinary. The SML was annoying, but that is his character and he played it well. This drama is definitely a 10/10 in every aspect. The OST was amaze max, and I would definitely recommend it.SWL can and should have this drama in his resume as his USP. I have seen his growth from Find Yourself (which I did not like), then an improvement in Go Ahead. Later, I missed him as there were many other dramas and actors who were a step ahead. But this drama completely changed that. SWL as Lin Yusen was amazing, truly amaze max.
As usual, Jinmai was great, but my most favorite character was Jin Rui. I absolutely loved him and he truly felt like her younger brother.
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CAN SOMEONE HELP ME TO FINISH THIS DRAMA
WHY? WHY? WHY?**Deeply Disappointed – Hard to Sit Through**
As someone who has been eagerly waiting for Chen's next modern drama since *Lighter and Princess*, this show has been a massive letdown. I had high hopes, but just a few episodes in, I found myself struggling to continue even writing this while forcing myself to get through another minute.
I honestly can't grasp the storyline, nor can I understand what convinced Chen to take on this project. Many reviews mention great chemistry between the leads, but to me, it's far from convincing. In fact, I found the chemistry in *Binary Love* significantly more genuine and engaging.
The dialogue delivery feels unnaturally rushed like it's being played at 1.5x speed but somehow, the plot still drags painfully slow. It’s a frustrating mix that makes it difficult to stay engaged.
If you're considering watching this, I’d strongly recommend skipping it. Unfortunately, it feels like a complete waste of time.
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COOL MALE LEAD BUT IRRITATING FEMALE LEAD WITH OKAYISH STORYLINE
I have seen many chinese dramas but I have never seen a drama with such an irritating female lead. The storyline was okay and this drama could have been a hit if there was another heroine because the male lead was good with his looks and acting with an overall score of 8/10 but heroine was 0.0000000/10. She might have acted better in other series but this drama is an utter flop just because of her. As a warning PLEASE PLEASE DON'T WATCH THIS DRAMA. Also, in the recommendations I can see Intense love it is not even 0.01% close to intense love and its actors. STRICTLY UNBEARABLE AND UNWATCHABLE.Was this review helpful to you?
The performances from the entire cast are remarkable, and every actor brings their character to life in a way that feels natural and authentic—there's no overacting here, just a truly enjoyable watch. While I’m hesitant to make comparisons, I do believe if Esther Yu had been cast in this series, it might not have had the same impact. The lead actress, though not my personal favorite, truly shines in her own way. The little things she does are adorable and much more endearing than you might expect, especially when compared to Esther Yu's usual performances.
I highly recommend watching The Best Thing. It’s a delightful and heartwarming series that deserves your support. Without hesitation, I can put my hands up and recommend it to anyone looking for a great drama to enjoy!
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