Finally finished this show after ten months. Very draggy compared to 1997. Too many episodes and too long runtime, especially the last episode. I'll probably never watch 1994 again, while I've already seen 1997 twice and will definitely watch it again.
This is like the Thai version of Degrassi I love it!! I would say skins but it isn’t as full on as that.
I agree!! I think it's somewhere between Degrassi and Skins. Degrassi tries to more informative, while Skins focuses on feelings so it can be kind of over the top. Hormones has find a found a balance between the two! (so far atleast I'm not finished yet)
I stand by what I said in my previous comment. The pace was just too brisk and so too many things were taken for…
I think whichever you see first ends up being your favorite. This one was my first and it's my fave. I still agree with your statements though about the pacing. They squeezed too much of the manga in only 9 episodes (it should have been atleast 16). Atleast they made a sequel and covered some more of the manga. Though I love HYD more, I would say both Meteor Gardens do a better job at adapting the manga's story overall. (I haven't seen the Korean version yet so I can't comment on that one.)
I've read the manga and it is much different from the drama. For one, Haruto's father isn't present at all (at…
I felt the drama kind of superimposed their parents to make more problems for the main characters (as if they need anymore lol). Haruto's father is an asshole though its not really shown until volume 8/9ish. Tenma's stepmother does not like Oto, but she's not scheming to force them apart. Overall, neither of the characters get much screentime in the manga. I expected a lot of changes and I was pretty happy with the end result. Atleast they kept the events in order, unlike Hana Yori Dango (2005)!
Just two clarify I don't see how this is a 2nd season when there is already a 2nd season and a final (movie) Hana…
This drama is based on a manga, the sequel to Boys Over Flowers (aka Hana Yori Dango), so the manga has been licensed in English as Boys Over Flowers Season 2. This is where the 'season 2' comes from. This drama is the third sequel to Hana Yori Dango (2005), following Hana Yori Dango 2 (2007) and Hana Yori Dango Final (2008). Though you can probably consider more of a spin-off as it focuses on completely new characters. (Side note: the 1995 movie has no relation to any of these dramas)
I enjoyed the movie; I had low expectations since I think Sota is over-pushed for his face, but I was pleasantly…
Especially since most of those hairstyles would look ridiculous in real life lol. I think Ichigo's hair was just orange enough to not be too unrealistic.
I enjoyed it though me and my brother did rip on it also. My only complaint was they kind of had to squash several story lines together. I really feel like they captured the emotion of the manga and anime (got a little teary-eyed about Ichigo's mom and Rukia leaving). My favorite part was Hana, who is also my favorite actress. Personally, I was happy that they opted not to give her that ridiculous hairstyle that could only work in the manga and anime.
Why did Xiaoyou have to cut her hair to resemble xiemen's first love? I find this such a weird choice... does…
Xiaoyou actually does not know what Ximen's first love looks like. She only knows her nickname, which is Xiao Geng. Cutting her hair short is meant to symbolize her love for Ximen ending. This is a common thing in manga. Nevertheless, I don't think her new haircut suits her.
Is aug 29 really the date when all the episodes will be out? it seems like the episodes are a bit behind...
Aug 29 is the date the last episode airs in China. All the episodes will probably be on Netflix around Aug 31 (though I can't confirm this and also depending on where you're from).
You have to expect comparisons when remaking a popular story. (You don't remake Pride and Prejudice without expecting…
I understand how you feel, even though I'm one of those people constantly comparing it to other versions lol. I think this only gets in the way of enjoying the show if you let it (and I think a lot of people are). The comparisons only annoy me when I can tell the person hasn't read the manga.
I had high expectations for this drama since I've been following its development for a year. I also expected a lot of changes and I am very pleased with a lot of them. Overall, I think this version improves on the manga's weaknesses while also being quite faithful to the plot. For this reason, this version is now my second favorite.
I get that people want to share their opinions on why they hate/ dislike the show but if your opinion is based…
You have to expect comparisons when remaking a popular story. (You don't remake Pride and Prejudice without expecting everyone to compare it to the Colin Firth version.) I'm sure even the producers considered this. They've evidently tried to top all the versions before it. Whether they have or not remains to be in my opinion, though I'm honestly enjoying it so far.
Though I love HYD more, I would say both Meteor Gardens do a better job at adapting the manga's story overall. (I haven't seen the Korean version yet so I can't comment on that one.)
(Side note: the 1995 movie has no relation to any of these dramas)
I had high expectations for this drama since I've been following its development for a year. I also expected a lot of changes and I am very pleased with a lot of them. Overall, I think this version improves on the manga's weaknesses while also being quite faithful to the plot. For this reason, this version is now my second favorite.