Details

  • Last Online: 16 hours ago
  • Gender: Female
  • Location:
  • Contribution Points: 212 LV3
  • Birthday: November 30
  • Roles:
  • Join Date: July 16, 2018
  • Awards Received: Finger Heart Award1 Flower Award7 Clap Clap Clap Award1 Lore Librarian1 Big Brain Award1
I'll Turn Back This Time chinese drama review
Completed
I'll Turn Back This Time
15 people found this review helpful
by LUNA ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ
Jan 18, 2025
6 of 6 episodes seen
Completed 8
Overall 8.0
Story 7.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

what's it like objectively +the end

The drama is off to an enjoyable and interesting start with fresh elements, a blend of emotional and funny scenes with a time-travel concept it might confuse you but it's very simple.

Plot & Characters:
The second main lead Gu Shiwen is a stubborn character but portrayed in a good way—he fights back but accepts kindness from Shennan once things are explained to him without dragging, avoiding the usual tsundere trope that constantly fights back. Shennan and Shiwen have a natural chemistry and they shared soft heartwarming moments.

Production Quality:
The cinematography has that classic Chinese drama charm, with beautiful shots of rain and fields. The OST adds to the emotional moments it's my favourite part in this series too.

The Ending:
(no spoiler)
Some may see this as a sad ending, but to me, it feels more like an open ending one that could be interpreted as somewhat happy. I’d say the writing in the last episode left me wanting some explanations (not necessarily needing them). It was a bit disappointing, but not surprising-we can roll with it. Chinese drama endings are often unpredictable and, in many cases, can be sad, so this isn’t unusual.
(⚠️👇SPOILER)
The gem breaking at the end signified, to me, that the cycle of fate and time travel was over, finally freeing them from its grasp. which is the only reason I wouldn't consider this as a sad ending.
Was this review helpful to you?