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Agarwood Like a Dream chinese drama review
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Agarwood Like a Dream
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by Utahgal
May 5, 2025
20 of 20 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 8.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 10.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 6.0
This review may contain spoilers

Really good drama, Same ol' What the... Ending

This drama has so much going for it. I normally steer clear of short drama's, they always leave so much out, feel choppy, and I find I am rather let down and rather annoyed by the short episodes and having to click onto the next scene cutting off at least five minutes of introduction and exit credits each time. However, I really like this ML, he can act. He is by far one of the BEST actors. Therefore, unless the story is an absolute wreck because the script writers are in the wrong carrier, he can pull the story through.

In fact I believe all the actors did a very good job, you have the usual c-tropes, with a few interesting twists that a longer running time could have really made use of.

I thought the OST was actually lovely, and the costuming was nicely done.

The story is actually quite good, well written for the most part, although being a short drama, it is choppy.

However, the ending. Can I just rant. I am truly hoping that this is just a styling phase and that whoever keeps encouraging the open ended, sad/poignant endings for these writers and studios will get some happy pills, or maybe go for a hike in nature to soak up some sun to brighten their views on life. And while this ending thankfully, does not ruin the drama like some endings do (I am sure we all can name a few if not more REALLY crappy endings that just tank the viewing pleasure of any drama, in ANY genre) , this ending leaves the viewer thinking this soooo COULD have been better had it JUST had an ending that was fitting.

All in all though, I would say this is worth the watch. And maybe someday the ML will get more full length drama's. Here's to hopping.

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