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The Fire She Lit chinese drama review
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The Fire She Lit
1 people found this review helpful
by ASTER
Jun 28, 2025
61 of 61 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 4.0
Story 4.0
Acting/Cast 5.0
Music 1.0
Rewatch Value 4.0
This review may contain spoilers

Booked for passionate romance game , Landed in family drama

🎥 First Impressions

I clicked on this drama mainly because of Cheng Cheng. And honestly, the very first scene and its description were enough to hook me. It starts with an intimate moment and immediately reveals that the female lead is sleeping with her boyfriend’s twin brother. That twist alone raises so many questions why is she doing this, and how did it happen? Definitely an attention-grabber from the start.

📖 What to Expect

If you're into passionate romance, this drama offers good kissing scenes and an intense love game dynamic. The early episodes are bold, emotionally charged, and full of tension between the characters.

🎭 Characters & Acting

The male lead delivered a strong and convincing performance you can clearly feel his emotions. The female lead, on the other hand, felt a bit lacking in some scenes. However, their chemistry together was still enjoyable and believable, especially in the romantic moments.

❤️ What I Loved

I especially loved the male lead’s performance and the bold, well-done kissing scenes. He carried many of the emotional moments, and his expressions were on point. The romantic tension was one of the show’s strongest elements.

😐 What Didn’t Work for Me

The biggest letdown was the shift in the storyline. It started with a thrilling love game between the two twin brothers and the female lead but halfway through, the plot suddenly changed to a completely different angle involving family rivalry and a lost daughter. That shift felt disconnected. Also, the scumbag twin didn’t face any real consequences or even show guilt in right amount , which made the something incomplete.

✅ Final Verdict

Overall, it’s a good drama at least in the first half, when it sticks to its original theme. The love triangle and bold romantic tension were gripping, but the sudden plot change in the second half took away some of its impact. Still, worth watching for the performances and emotional drama.
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