LUNA ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ

With the first few episodes Double Helix is already exceeding my expectations. As a remake of A Round Trip to Love, it feels incredibly polished. Each scene is well-edited with beautiful transitions, and the cinematography is superb. You can tell the production value is high even the OST and dubbing are seamless.
​The story structure is very smart; it starts with their present day reunion and then moves into a flashback of their university days. The pacing is perfect by the end of episode two, the backstory is clear and easy to follow without feeling choppy.
​What I love most is how natural it feels. The supporting cast, like the roommates, adds a nice "slice of life" touch seeing them play video games or help Chen makes the university full flashback you get to understand their story and bond with them. The acting from the leads is strong, and even the side characters are played by well which adds depth to the world.
​You can really feel the innocence of their early relationship, and watching Lu Feng’s shift into a "protector" role feels earned rather than sudden. While the original story is known for being quite dark and tragic, this version is starting off with a lot of heart. I’ll be updating this as we go, but for now, it’s a must-watch!