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A marvelous story that a year later remains in my heart
Things I adored:1 The way her relationship with her best friend was highlighted. It felt so real, so moving. It was truly perfect. I could help but rule for them. It broke my heart to see them apart in so many occasions.
2 The premise. I love movies with that kind of premise but if you ask me here it was done in one of the best and original ways I've ever seen. I didn't expect to get hooked when I started but at the end of each episode I was looking forward to the next and I finished it in no time.
Things I loved:
1 The production. It was my first Chinese drama and I was impressed by the quality of the production.
2 The heroine. I know many will have a different opinion but I thought she was a great character in both versions. She did her best in both and she was a genuinely good person.
3 The actress. I haven't seen her in anything else, but I think she did a wonderful job with her role. I felt for her on every step on the way.
4 The actor who played the best friend. He did a great job and made me rule for him and the heroine to be happy together. He was so in love with her, my heart raced each time they were together. I thought, you can't love someone any much more.
Things I disliked:
1 Many hate the mother in law, but I disagree. Wasn't she perfect? certainly not, but who is? She did her best to help her family even tough sometimes she was overbearing. I disagreed with her on many occasions, and that's why I put her on the disliked list, but I can still understand her point of view.
2 The ending. I can't say I hated it because the whole premise asked for this in a way, but it still broke my heart the way it ended. I can't rewatch this because I'm still raw with emotions after that ending. I know it was realistic and it made me have many discussions with my boyfriend and my friends, but I didn't want a realistic ending. I wanted an ending that no matter what path she chose she'd end with her first love. Not because he was her first love but because they were meant for each other and their love was the only real one. So, yes, this ending is so bittersweet I didn't give a 10. I can't give a 10 because it as I said it broke my heart. More for him than for her because when I remember how he loved her I can't help but think that his heart is broken as well.
3 I disliked thoroughly that they didn't have more chances to talk about their past in the second version. After what they had it wasn't satisfactory to just see them talk a few minutes and never talk about how what they had didn't last. Their last meeting felt cold and not worthy of their past. I know it's a matter of perception, but that's how I feel. I wanted them to have a last heart to heart, something to acknowledge that life did them dirty and it wasn't fair.
Things I hated:
1 The second ML. I find the character uninteresting and bland. I didn't feel like he truly loved and understood the heroine. But that's me and I can understand that others fell differently.
2 Lack of chemistry between the FL and 2ML. I didn't feel any chemistry between them. It felt forced. I felt like the chemistry between the ML and the FL was wonderful while with the 2ML it felt like they went though their lines trying to persuade us they had feelings for each other.
3 The actor who played the 2ML. I find him unattractive so it doesn't help and I can't help but laugh when others think he's sexy. That shows how different we can be. To me he's ugly and he also looked pervert for some reason. Not to add that he wasn't handsome enough for the FL who was gorgeous.
4 I said I wouldn't add the ending to the things I hated, but as I write this review, my heart bleeds again when I think that they weren't together in both time lines and I have to put it here as well. This ending was heartbreaking. What is more heartbreaking is that I believe that this is how it'd happen in real life. It shatters any romantic beliefs we have. I just think that to avoid this kind of endings in real life we have to fight. Fight about every single thing, but do we have the strength to do that? Should it be this way? Should we let the stream takes us where it wants or try to change its trajectory? So many questions.
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Adorable couple
Things I loved:1 The main actor and the character he played. He was great in his role. Funny, endearing, moving. He showed the right emotions each time and it was great watching him go through so many different things.
2 The main actress. She's a good actress and also beautiful. I didn't like the scenes she wore short skirts because it took me out of the scene since she's too thin, but of course it's such a stupid thing to say and I know it.
3 The chemistry between the main couple. I think this is one of the couples I loved most since I started watching Korean and Chinese dramas. Not only they make a beautiful couple, they also make you feel that they get each other and can be happy together.
4 The last episode. I wish thee were more episodes so lighthearted. I loved that they took the time to create a proper ending. I loved seeing all the couples and the main couple finally alone. One of the best endings.
5 I loved the opposed managers friendship. It felt real and touching.
6 The main lead's assistant. Such a fun and endearing character. I loved his relationship with the male lead.
7 The part showing him in Africa. it was a great way to establish the character and he shone in these scenes.
8 I didn't expect this but I loved the attorney with the journalist. They managed to make me feel their relationship would work.
9 I loved how the relationship between the male lead and the attorney evolved. It was funny and sweet.
10 The kisses in the last episode. This is what should happen all along. It's a shame when you root for a couple that they kiss so few times especially when they have that kind of chemistry. Same for the cute moments between them.
11 I loved the moments they were at odds but these as well could be more.
Things I liked:
1 The whole team. They were good and I loved how they interacted with each other.
2 The mother story. It was a bit heavy but well played and believable.
Things I disliked:
1 Not enough romance, not enough cute moments, and it's a shame because the leads were great together and I'd love it if there were more intimate moments between them.
2 It's weird but I disliked the manager's couple with the agent. I liked both characters, and I thought I'd be happy if they got together but it turned out it didn't work for me for some reason. It felt forced and the actress gave me the impression that she wasn't at ease, that she was exaggerating her role which made me feel uncomfortable. As I said weird, since I liked them as characters.
3 The relationship of the assistant and the PR girl. I didn't like the way she behaved with him, so it wasn't a couple I was rooting for.
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Adorable (10+++ to differentiate from other 10 rated series)
Things I loved:1 The grandmother and the relationship with both the leads. What a great character, so moving and real. She reminded me of my grandma.
2 The male lead. So charismatic and he made me love him while I thought at first that he'd be far from being good in the role.
3 The female lead. What a sweet and capable actress. She was perfect in her role.
4 Her friends. I loved both, their friendship felt real and I loved it whenever they were together.
5 The main lead's assistant. I loved, loved his character. He cracked me up every time he was on screen and he was also moving sometimes. I loved his relationship with the male lead and the heroine.
5 The episode they went to Thailand. It was so lighthearted and beautiful, and funny and romantic. LOVED it.
6 The chemistry between the leads was off the charts. I think from all the series I watched until now they have the best chemistry topped only by the Suspicious Partner leads. I even think that this couple has a small lead in the chemistry department. It was easy to see they had fun and were close to each other. Wonderful couple.
7 The kisses. Finally some real kisses. The kiss in the kitchen was the best ever.
8 The character of the heroine. I loved how caring and sweet and capable she was and that she followed her dreams.
9 The ending. So moving, romantic and I loved the support they had for each other and that she ended up pursuing her dream.
10 The small boy and his scenes with the female and the male lead. Adorable, moving, I cried quite a few times.
11 That the setting was a hotel. I love everything that has to do with hotels.
Things I liked:
1 The father. He was a good person but I didn't like him all the time. He irked me a few times with his passivity and his past didn't work in his favor.
Things I hated:
1 The sister. I wish I could make her disappear with a magic wand. Hated everything about her and I certainty didn't feel sorry about what she supposedly went through. She was an awful person and she deserved much more than what she had in the end. She got out scotch free and I hate that.
2 I hate that the series has such a low score on IMDB. I'm not sure I understand why when other series that far from have this have high ratings. I'm being objective here and can see why some people wouldn't like some things, but the IMDB rating is so low that doesn't make any sense.
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Perfection
Things I adored1 The ML. I can't say it enough but he must be one of the rare actors who can play with my emotions that much. Whether he's sad or playful, serious or funny he gives me all the feelings with his eyes. He's gorgeous, that's a given, but there are other very handsome actors whom I don't care at all. He is like a walking green flag and I adore green flags when it comes to romance. I've seen him in Our secret as well, and loved him. What can I say? I ADORE him.
2 The premise. I'm a lover of high school dramas that spill in university. But this one was particularly great. They weren't together at school yet it felt like they grew up together.
3 Loved their relationship and how protective he was of her. So many swooning moments. But it wasn't only him. She protected him as well and that was great to watch.
4 The relationship between the FL and her brother. So fun, so sweet, so moving. Little demon became my favorite phrase.
5 The parents. Her mom was gorgeous and she played her role to perfection. I was so happy with the relationship the parents had with their children. It was great to watch them grow up in such a loving family.
6 The brother of the FL. At first I thought I'd dislike him. I didn't know what to expect. Then I've seen how he treated his sister and I adored him. The actors played their relationship so beautifully, so naturally. I loved his friendship with the ML as well. And of course how understanding and how protective he was with both o them after they got together. Such a great character and the actor did a stellar job to make me love him.
7 The young actress who played the young FL. Such a great actress and so fun to watch her. I was looking eagerly for the scenes she appeared. Such a talented person. I hope she has a great career.
8 Every single moment they showed each other how they felt. The milk, the hidden star messages, the airport scene... So many wonderful, lovely scenes. I think this is the only series out of maybe 50 I've seen that I'm sure I'll rewatch one day.
8 The whole drama. If I had to label it I could never give it less than 10 even with some imperfections.
Things I loved
1 The FL. Why isn't she with the rest of the cast in the "Adored" list. Well, I feel like I'm not being fair, but I have to distinguish those I adored and although I loved her I don't care to see her in other series, so that tells me that she lacked something. I went directly to look the other series the ML lead was in, but I didn't do the same for her. That said, I loved her, no doubt about that. She did a wonderful job to convey all the despair and the romantic feelings she had for him and I wanted to hug her so much when she suffered. I loved how genuine her feelings were and the actress conveyed these in a great manner.
2 The ML mother. She was a beautiful person and the actress made me feel for her. I loved how human she was about her feelings while trying to protect her son.
3 The friends of the ML and the brother. They were funny and adorable.
Things I liked
1 The university period. There were parts I loved but others not so much so that's why I putt this in the I liked things list. I could have done without the whole "having to care about his father" story.
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Such a disappointment
Things I liked1 The premise. It has food, it has a feisty chef, it has conflict. All things I love. If only it delivered.
2 The 2FL. The 2ML. They were funny and better actors than the main couple.
Things I disliked
1 The ML. Bad acting, not handsome enough, not even a great character. During the first episodes I found him charming from time to time, so I pushed through. But after episode 5, I sped up the episodes to arrive at the end. It became a chore. He overacted, I can't find another word to describe his acting although it doesn't seem that way at first.
2 The female chef. I get her character, I still didn't like her. She was beautiful though.
3 The FL. I was so happy to see her in the first episode. I thought she was beautiful and that her character would loosen up and make her charming and sympathetic. The opposite happened. I disliked her more and more. The acting was too wooden and the character got on my nerves in the end. She didn't make me feel anything I didn't care about her, not an iota. As for the chemistry with the ML awful. No chemistry at all. and I blame both leads or rather the casting person.
Things I hated
1 The brother. I shouldn't, yet I did.
2 The grandmother. I wanted her to die a painful death. Such an awful character. No redeeming qualities for me. What was the point of this character? Actually what was the point of the whole series?
3 The drama for the sake of drama. Too much angst, not enough humor, not enough romance. A disaster. It staretd well, it went fast downhill.
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It didn't deliver for me
Things I liked1 The premise. Funny, original and with so much potential.
2 The Three exes. They were interesting enough and the actresses were good enough to keep my attention.
Things I disliked
1 The FL. She didn't embrace her role. I don't know if it was the role or her acting skills but I don't think she did a great job.
2 Her relationship with her sister, I found her intolerable and even though she had some redeeming qualities this is the kind of character I dislike thoroughly.
3 ML. Not handsome enough or talented enough to bring me to care for his character.
Things I hated
1 That such a brilliant premise was ruined by casting the wrong leads.
2 That such a brilliant premise was ruined by a sloppy script. It could have been brilliant if they took the time to write a decent script. This wasn't funny or witty or interesting. A shame.
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Good actors and some funny moments
Things I loved:1 The last scenes between the main couple and their family-ies. I thought their chemistry shone and it warmed my heart to see them so happy.
Things I liked:
1 The main actors. I think they did a good job. I'm not in love with them, and I didn't go right away to find other series they were in, but maybe I'll do in the future. I found the FL a good actress and beautiful which is a bonus for a romantic series.
2 The whole tone. It wasn't anything extraordinary but it was light most of the time and it has some good comedic moments.
3 The scene where the SFL talks about her regrets. I think she did a great job. It felt real and it got me.
4 The friendships and how close they stayed after school some of them.
Things I disliked:
1 The proposal setting. That's personal of course, and I'm sure others love it, but for me it'd be the worst thing my boyfriend could do if he wanted to propose. That said it wasn't as bad as one would expect.
2 The whole heart transplant thing. I don't care for this kind of heavy stories in my lighthearted series.
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Such a fun idea
Things I liked:1 The main actor. Some think he's not handsome enough, but I think he was good looking and also great for the character. He fitted the role to perfection.
2 The best friend of the heroine. She was down to earth and I liked how honest she was sometimes.
3 The brother of the heroine. He wasn't the best character but he felt real.
4 The actress. She isn't my favorite and I think that if another actress played the role I'd have more fun, but she was good enough.
5 The male character. He fought for his dreams, he never did any bad things on purpose, he did the right thing when he understood his mistakes. I loved him and he moved me more than once.
Things I disliked:
1 The age talk. I don't get it. These people were young, and it's so weird to me to talk about how people aren't beautiful after a certain age that it took away of my entertainment.
2 The people she worked with. I didn't find they were people I'd love to have as colleagues.
3 Not enough romantic scenes.
4 There was a story it was too heavy although it made me cry so it was acted well.
5 I think they should have taken more time to show why they were in love the first time and again the second time. It wasn't enough for me.
6 They also should take more time to craft a better script so we could sympathize more with the heroine. I liked her but I was expecting more of such a fun concept. More romance, more tenderness, more fun.
Things I hated:
1 The rival. What a psychopath. No excuses for he behavior even after knowing her past. She was a lunatic, nothing less and I wish she paid in a way. I think she didn't suffer enough.
2 The SML. I dislike the actor so much that I was biased against him anyway. But I also think the whole plot was contrived and stupid. He didn't have any chemistry with the heroine.
3 The father. This character was an abomination and I regret spending a minute to write about him.
4 The assistant of the father. What a pathetic character and no their past isn't an excuse to accept being a punching ball for someone. These awful characters made me lower the rating for this series that otherwise was great,
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My first 10 (+++ to differentiate it from other 10 rated series)
Things I loved:1 Ji Chang Wook. I never thought I could fall in love with an actor and yet here I am. When he wore his glasses and didn't have his hair styled, he was just adorable. His acting skills and especially comedic are fantastic. I could rave about him for hours so let's say he's my first crush.
2 The secondary characters. I loved all of them. The whole lawyer team, the moms, her nemesis, and the female prosecutor.
3 The story. Although I thought it could be better regarding some points, it still was great and interesting.
4 Nam Ji Hyun. I'm not in love with her, but she's a great actress and she was great showing her feelings. I especially loved her comedic moments.
5 Ji Chang Wook. Fine, I repeat myself but he deserves it, and I just wanted to add it again to talk about the meeting scenes. I loved each and every one of them. The bickering and the care they had for each other shone through.
6 The relationship of the female lead with her rival, the woman her ex cheated with her.
Things I disliked (although not much):
1 Not enough romantic, sizzling scenes. I'll probably say this again and again, but it's a shame such wonderful series (Korean and Chinese) lack at this department.
2 The second couple wasn't developed enough. I wanted to see how their relationship evolves and have them confess their feelings.
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Potatoes and rom com, not a bad combination after all
Things I adored1 The crew of the Potato Lab and their relationship. Probably many disliked how nosy they were but I grew up in a close family and know that when you love someone you appear to be nosy because you care. I'm all for privacy but I learned early on to never judge and rather appreciate any kindness and meddling that comes from the heart.
2 The friendship between the FL and the 2FL. I think this is how a genuine and true friendship looks. I loved how honest they were with each other and how they cared for each other. They were funny which is always a plus.
Things I loved
1 The FL. She was feisty yes, but the actress did a good work to convey emotions and she was great in the sad and the funny parts. I see many don't like her but I've only seen a funny, intelligent hardworking person who did everything she could to move forward with her life and chose to see the good side on everything.
2 The romance between the main leads. It was a great enemies to lovers rom com and they nailed it for most parts. Yes. there were some things they could have handled better, but at the end of the day their relationship was a real romcom. I didn't see any of them like a doormat. It's always funny t me that some think the ML was in the wrong whilst others the FL. No one was a bad person. Their relationship was believable and cute and funny.
3 The brother of the FL. He was a good brother and the only thing I didn't like was that his sister could use violence sometimes. I don't find violence funny an any form so that always bothers me. I didn't care for hos relationship either, I'd prefer they didn't go down that road but I just skipped some scenes when it was about his relationship with the 2FL.
4 I lived the wife of the ex of the ML. She came across as a real person and an honest one regarding her faults and feelings. I loved her friendship with the ML. I wish she could find happiness.
5 The ML. I loved the actor although sometimes I was baffled of how attractive I found him whilst others not at all. So weird. In any case he did a despicable thing regarding the FL, but for him it was just work and I totally understand why the FL accepted to be with him. He was honest, he did what he could to redeem himself by giving up his job, and he tried hard to become a better person. What else can we ask from someone? I thought the actor did a good job with the romance part and the funny beats. They were a good couple with the FL. There was chemistry between them, and their kisses were for once good.
6 The 2 FL. I thought the actress was cute, talented and she had a great sense of humor. I loved how she portrayed her role, she was a great friend, and I just wish the romance was with someone else.
Things I liked
1 That it was about potatoes. A different and interesting background.
Things I disliked
1 The ex. I don't put him in the "Things I hated" list because for once I think he paid for his stupid decisions and that he regretted genuinely his behavior. I didn't like the actor at all, he was looking close to 50 than 38 and I can't truly believe a young woman like his wife would fall for him. I just thought he was unappealing.
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The young couple stole the show
The things I adored1 The young ML. He was gorgeous and also a great actor. I felt everything he felt whether it was pain or joy. He did a wonderful job showing his feelings and he was also a great character. He had chemistry with the young FL. One of the best couples I've ever seen.
2 The young FL. What a luminous actress. She embodied her role perfectly. She had great chemistry with the young ML and she also managed to make me feel everything she felt. I wanted them together so much. I cried quite a few times, I laughed as well. The best part of this drama was the young couple.
3 I love the concept of high school sweethearts meeting again later in life. It didn't deliver what I was hoping because of the main couple, but still, the theme is one of my favorites and the story was quite good.
4 The last scene. It was the perfect ending. I just had to close the eyes and imagine the young couple there.
The things I loved
1 The script. It was believable to me and except for some silly parts it was good. Overly dramatic as well for some things but a solid script nevertheless.
The things I liked
1 The 2 ML. I didn't care about his relationship with the FL, but all in all he wasn't a bad person. He was decent and had an interesting backstory.
2 The friendship between the FL and the 2 FL. I liked how supportive she was and open and honest.
3 Some of the school members. They were funny and cared.
4 How the story ended with the rivalry between the grandfathers.
The things I disliked
1 The ML. Difficult to put him on the "disliked list" when I liked the whole drama but he was completely wrong for the role. The comparison with the young ML doesn't help either. If another actor was playing this role this drama would be almost perfect. But he didn't have the physique and the wittiness to carry the role. At least the way it was written, with the rivalry and the silly bets etc. I love that kind of silliness but he couldn't deliver. Sometimes he was okay especially after they got together when he started smiling more. But he still lacked the charm his role needed.
2 The FL. She was wrong cast as well. The witty, luminous character the young FL displayed was nowhere to find. And yes, I get that the went through a lot and couldn't be the same person, but still. She wasn't charming or beautiful enough to embody the character well. Actually the couple had he same issues. They were good together, but not for this kind of role. Both are average, both look way older than the 36 year olds they're supposed to play, and both tried too hard to be funny. Some of the expression the FL had were awful. She didn't play well the charming, quirky, dynamic lead. The young couple carried the story to be honest. She was better when she started smiling, but not enough to save the role. I'm surprised by such a bad casting when they nailed the casting of the young couple.
The story about the other kids at school. To be honest i didn't care at all.
2 The second couple. Didn't care either. The actor was too old and haggard and the actress could do better.
The things I hated
1 The way the FL dressed. So unflattering, and the worst wedding dress I've ever seen in my life in movies and actual life. What the heck was that?
2 The wench who played the supposed friend. I hate the actress in all her dramas, that's given. But here I hated the way no one hold her responsible. What the actual heck? Why the FL would give her a free pass? What she did was despicable and she did it again. it's not like the learned her lesson, like she regretted. She just backed down when she didn't have a choice. Are we supposed to believe that any person who'd lose 18 years of happiness with someone and went through painful moments because of her would let her off the hook so easily? And even if that person exists how is that normal? How is it normal to destroy someone's happiness and to never face the consequences. Despicable as I said on all levels.
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Uneven and disappointing
Things I liked1 That is was a law theme series. I love everything that has a law premise. That said, it started well and then it changed and went downhill. Some episodes were decent some were awful. It wasn't only the cases but the way they glossed over, and they rarely managed to move me. It happened but not as much as I thought.
2 The ML. Actually I hesitated were to pout him. I could also put him in the things I disliked, but he was better than the rest of the cast so I have to acknowledge this. That said, I thought he was looking quite old, his acting was too restrained, more than the role required, and even in the moving scenes he was holding back. Though he was better than the FL. Still a decent performance.
Things I disliked
1 The FL. I don't think she was good in this role. It felt like she had no idea how to act. She didn't deliver her smart ideas in a convincing way. She wasn't able to move me when she talked about her sister and the whole family debacle. To put it bluntly she didn't make me care.
2 The ML ex wife. I didn't hate her as others because I think she was flawed but I could clearly see what happened and how it was difficult for her to make the right decision. I don't excuse her, I just think she was a normal human being who made mistakes. She should have owned her mistakes sooner though.
3 The lack f chemistry. Unfortunately even though they tried both actors didn't manage to have any sparks between them. It felt to me like two high school students read their script instead of living it. After having seen so many K and C dramas, I can say that for me both were wrong for their role.
Things I hated
1 The FL mother. No redemption arc could save her. I loathed her and I wish she paid for what she did. There's no excuse for being such a coward and despicable human being.
2 The culprit in the animals case. I know he was there for an episode but he was one of the worst villains I've ever seen and it made me hurt, really hurt. My stomach was in knots.
3 The 2ML. I thought he was childish and so boring and stupid. I didn't like at all the way he chased the 2FL. I didn't feel their couple was one to rule for. I hate age gap but in this case it wasn't about that. He just seemed so immature from the first time he courted her to the stupid proposal. That was one of the stupidest I've ever seen. I wish she'd rejected him.
4 The ending. The conversation between the leads. So trite and pseudo philosophical. Who the heck says things like that with a straight face? It was like they both read a script and not having a genuine conversation and I'm the queen of such conversations. There was no passion, no conviction, nothing. One of the less satisfying endings out there. Not to mention the memorial like we went through the dead people after a reward ceremony. Awful.
5 The ex wife's husband. I just mention it because he was so insecure and stupid it ruined every scene he was on.
6 Some cases like the animal and the bulling cases. I do get why they did it and I applaud that, but it was too hard to watch for a series that wasn't supposed to be that brutal. As for the last case it takes the crown for the most stupid case and the most stupid outcome. I didn't get what he gained or why she behaved like nothing had changed. Both idiots.
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I would have rated it higher if I didn't dislike all the actors except the FL
Things I loved1 The FL. Such a gorgeous actress and although she overdid it sometimes, she's a good actress and she made me fall for her. I do think though that she exaggerated sometimes to the point that I cringed. Still, she must be the most beautiful actress I've ever seen in a Kdrama and I will look for other series from her.
2 The premise. It was interesting and the mix of a mystery with rom com is my favorite thing to watch. The problem is that this was too heavy and personal and it took away from my enjoinment. That's the reason it's on the "I loved" list and not the "I adored" list.
3 The last episode and especially the ending. I loved the way it ended and for the first time I was on board with every scene. This is also on the "I loved" list because there was no kiss. Not even one. What the heck? I waited 16 episodes for the Happy Ending and I don't get even a kiss. Lame.
Things I liked
1 The ML. Apparently people adore him. I don't. I don't find him especially handsome and compared to the FL there was no comparison actually. She was gorgeous, he was average. That said, I warmed on him and I think he was a good actor. So in the end I liked him while at first I thought I would drop it because he wasn't ML material to me.
2 The ML friend. I liked how she made the happy ending possible. She was also beautiful and a good actress.
3 The FL mother. I wasn't in love with her, but she was an interesting character. I disliked quite a few things about her, but not enough to put her on the "I dislike" list.
Things I disliked
1 The 2ML. Oh God. He was the reason I thought a million times to drop the drama. I find him awful as an actor, I find him the opposite of attractive and I so didn't care about him. Really. He reminded me of someone who traveled from the 50's and had no idea we are in the 21st century. From the physique to the attitude.
2 The prosecutor who ended with the 2ML. What an irritating character and an actress without any charisma. I wanted her to disappear for most of the series. Maybe one of the 2FL I disliked the most.
Things I hated
1 The FL father. Where to start? The actor was awful, the character was beyond any redemption to me. I felt uncomfortable any time he appeared on the screen. Who the heck has that kind of relationship with his wife and daughter in this era? Those who have belong to jail. Abusive verbally and even physically. No redeeming qualities for me no matter how hard they tried. I hated hi, from he first scene to the last one.
2 How the prosecutors office behaved with the FL at first. Even if she was different and didn't match their idea of a prosecutor, they were cruel and bad mannered. An awful bunch of idiots.
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Difficult to rate
Things I adored1 The 2FL. Such a great character, so grounded and enthusiastic at the same time.
2 The small boy. What a cute boy and what a great actor. His character was my favorite and I adored his relationship with the 2 FL.
Things I loved
1 The beginning. It had so much potential to be funny and interesting
2 The mothers. The ML and FL mothers were absolutely great. I loved their friendship, and how they were there for each other. I also loved the 2FL mother although I wish she could ditch her stupid husband.
3 The mothers' team and how supportive they were with each other. Heartwarming, but also funny and inspiring.
4 The ML. I thought at first I wouldn't like him at all because the actor wasn't appealing to me. But, rare enough to mention it, I warmed on him and I thought his character was great. He did act silly sometimes, but all in all he was decent and funny and never did anything I could blame him. Not even when he thought she was married. He didn't deny his feelings but he didn't do anything to ruin her marriage. I loved how he was with his team and
5 The relationship of the ML with his mother. I loved how he fought about her.
6 Small scenes like when they prepare food, or they are in bed. There were many scenes sprinkled all over I loved.
Things I liked
1 The ending. I know many didn't like the ending, and the amnesia plot. I get it. Personally, I dislike the amnesia plot that lasts, but here it was short and it didn't bother me. I thought it was funny to be honest. I'm all for tropes, so no problem there. The only thing that bothered me is that we didn't have enough time with them being a couple.
2 The FL. I didn't love her. I'm not sure what the problem is. At first I didn't like any of the leads but I more than warmed to the ML while I still found the FL lacking. It's not only bout looks, although yes, I don't think she's attractive. it's more how she played the role. Except from some scenes where she moved me, she was weird. Like when they kissed one time and I thought she was awful. She froze in a weird pose and had a lost look. So uncomfortable. Also, she's un ugly crier and yes, these are details, but they all contributed to think that the 2FL should be the lead.
The series would be wonderful if the 2FL was the FL. better acting chops, much more attractive and also more luminous. Anyway, I didn't dislike her, but I don't think I'll watch another drama with her. As it happens, I've seen another one where she was part of the main cast and I found her a bad actress there as well.
Things I disliked
1 Not enough time with them as a couple. It felt rushed and I don't think it needed more episodes. I need it needed better directing.
2 The FL sister. Yes in the end she tried to redeem herself, but what the heck? How can you be so irresponsible and bring others to your mess?
Things I hated
1 The ML father. Not an ounce of sympathy from me. Such an awful father and person. I would love to see him go to jail.
2 The "sister" of the ML. Not only I thought she was a bad actress but every time I looked at her I had goose bumps because she looked like a mummy to me for some reason. Of course I hated her character and didn't like at all how she ended. I would love for her to pay for her awful actions.
3 The 2FL brother. Well, what else to say about him that he was a poor excuse of a human being. 'm happy he got what he deserved.
4 The 2ML. I can't stretch enough how much I disliked the actor, the character and the hole plot around him. I wasn't happy at all that he ended with the 2FL. She deserves someone who values her and someone who knows how to deal with adults. He may have been a great father but he was a crappy friend and romantic interest. I'm not sure I liked him a single second and I know it's harsh but he rubbed me the wrong way from the start.
5 The whole triangle. What the heck? That was angst for the sake of angst. He could pretend be married to her without having feelings for her. I could have liked him then and the romance between him and the 2FL could have been more interesting, sweet and something to rule for. He was the worst part of the drama. Oh, and an awful actor to top that. I never felt anything watching him. Not even when he was with the kid apart one or two scenes. The FL played the parts with the kid a million times better.
It wasn't a bad drama and it had some funny, inspiring heartwarming moments. It could be better, though. Still, better than many for me and I watched all the episodes which is rare enough to mention.
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Sweet but not my favorite
Things I loved1 The four girls. Different personalities but all attaching and interesting.
2 The University backdrop. I love this kind of stories.
3 The acting. I think they were good actresses.
Things I liked
1 The love stories. Some good, some I didn't care.
2 How the girls changed during the series. It was realistic enough and interesting enough.
3 I didn't love the actress playing the elder sister. She looked old and didn't fit with the rest of the girls.
Things I disliked
1 The story of Lang Lang. Nope. I wasn't happy with the ending.
2 I thought it was boring sometimes.
All in all it's a good series but some things didn't click with me.
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