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Could have been good....
It had some really funny parts and some good world builing, but just tapered off into meh by the end. Sad. It could have been really good.Was this review helpful to you?
Meh
A shorter version of most of the Qing era dramas along the lines of Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace and The Story of Yanxi Palace. Not very memorable but not a complete waste of time if you want to see something like those two dramas but don't want to invest 70-87 episodes.Was this review helpful to you?
Must watch comedy!
So so funny! It feels like a cross between The Office, Police Academy, and Daddy Day Care. Fun comedy without being too over the top most of the time and lots of heart. Easily one of the best comedies out there.Was this review helpful to you?
Thai is still best
Better than the Korean and Chinese versions, not as good as the Thai. The MIL was a bit weird in this one. I get that they were trying to humanize her, but she went from one extreme to another too quickly to be believable. I do like how F4 seemed to be able to step in and do more with their money and influence in this version (that was always something that bugged me in other versions).Weird that it has a second season set 10 years later with different characters.
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Yowzas!
First of all, woah. I didn't know a C-drama could get that steamy and make it past the censors!This show wasn't bad. I'm not used to the 12 minute episode format, so that was a big jarring. The villians were too over the top and not well developed, the male lead needed to learn the meaning of consent and boundaries, and the female lead demanding automatic trust (because of love) after lying through her teeth so many times really bothered me. But the story kept me interested, and despite a few rhings, I was rooting for a happy ending for the leads. I liked the ML a lot in Snowfall but yowzas! He took hotness to the next level here.
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Amazing!
This is one of the rare gems that not only gets people hooked on K-dramas, but it's also nearly perfect. The plot is a bit like Back to the Future mixed with That Thing You Do, but it's more intricate, interesting, heartfelt, and compelling. It goes beyond the common tropes we see in time travel stories and delves deep into the heart of struggles of the deaf community in a beautiful way that anyone can relate to. The characters and relationships in this drama are so rich and moving that they'll stay with you long after the last episode.Was this review helpful to you?
Definitely worth watching!
This was a really neat look into the brocade industry-I had no idea how cool it was! Absolutely fascinating to see the process and understand why we heard about things like The Silk Road being so important in history class. It also gives me more appreciation for all the costume designs and intricate patterns in dramas. Someone must have spent years researching to write this.The story itself was great. Strong FL that used her brain instead of plot armor. There wasn't as much chemistry between the leads as I'd like, but the romance was still sweet. I loved the development of the side characters as well. Definitely worth watching!
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One of the best fantasies!
A rich fantasy world that I want to revisit again and again, an engrossing story, great cast, beautiful cinematography, and satisfying ending. While some things were a bit cheesy (like the special effects) and a bit over the top (the drama of the story is a bit much sometimes), it's hard to stop watching it, even though I've seen it before. I loved it even more the second time.I also love that some of the side characters were so popular that a sequel was made to give them a better ending!
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"No Forgiveness No Remarriage" on iqiyi
Watched on iqiyi under the title "No Forgiveness No Remarriage."Bucking the revenge trope, this drama features a MC who is betrayed but takes revenge by walking away and living her best life. And I am totally here for it! As a domestic violence survivor, I really appreciated the healing and self-improvement aspects of this. Even faced with extreme injustice and cruelty, the MC doesn't sit there and take it, but she also doesn't stoop to their level. And the sweet love story is the cherry on top!
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Heavy topics were addressed tactfully and compassionately. Heartfelt and moving. I really enjoyed it. The slow pace felt therapeutic. The love triangle wasn't needed, but the friendships and struggles shown were great.
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Worth the watch
One of the better vertical short dramas I've seen. Does the revenge trope well without being overly dark and has multifaceted plot that's entertaining and interesting. The actors weren't my favorite, but they weren't bad. The audio was terrible quality. Still worth the watch.Was this review helpful to you?
So funny!
So funny that it made me snort-laugh! Watched on iqiyi under the title "Reborn with Iron Fists."Was this review helpful to you?
Had potential
Super flirty and has a great cast but poorly made. The editing is disjointed and even weird at times (one shot is played in reverse, so the snowfall goes upward.) There are plot holes and questions never answered. Sad because this could have been a really good drama.Was this review helpful to you?
Cute body swap
Cute and funny. The ending was absolutely hilarious! I wish they could have fleshed out some of the story a bit more instead of glossing over it (like how he has depression ).Was this review helpful to you?
