Is it too soon to say that this was one of the best series I've watched this year? ?
I know it's early but It's been a good start to the year.This story took me completely by surprise, as I was expecting just a romantic comedy. But I ended up coming across delightfully tender characters overflowing with affection!
The relationship between Yang Zi Xiang and Jiang Shao Peng is one I found to be very warm in my heart. Despite them being at odds at the beginning of the show, seeing how their relationship developed emotionally and physically was very nice. The small things that they did for one another and the simple touches that they each shared were so cute and nice. Тhere is a level of respect and understanding that shines between the two that made them feel more than just compatible. The dysfunctional family, deafness, the fiancée ... they showed how deep their love was that they knew their final decision was one is born of trust and want.
I really loved how mature these boys were.They may have made mistakes but they owned them and made adjustments.
They communicated.I appreciated it because the story needed it.
The secondary characters were written beautifully, and i loved the family of Shao Peng.
Where it fell down for me slightly was that there was a some clichés and the acting at certain moments. But that's just me, and it's a small thing, because overall it was a really good time.
A genuinely dramatically, romantic, fun and fluffy!
And that ending was too cute!
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This was fine.
I'm so angry with myself for not liking this as much as I hoped! I was so damn sure "Jack & Joker: U Steal My Heart!" was going to be a winner 2024.I’m on the fence as to how to grade this one. The plot is good, the characters are appealing (I really liked Jack, Joker and the cast of side characters) and the ending was pretty satisfying too, and I was happy to see how everything wrapped up.
If you’re in the market for a socialconflict, dramatic romance with a lots of intrigue and slight comedy, then perhaps Jack & Joker will work better for you than it did for me.
The series is full of hot, flirty fun between Jack and Joke while also diving into lots of schemes and secrets. There are crushes, trickery, honou, amily dynamics and quite a bit of insight into the debt collectors.
I think I'm just not the right spectator for this series. There were definitely aspects I enjoyed. There were lines that made me grin and some plot elements I really liked. Unfortunately the way it was presented I never felt fully engaged. Even the plot points that I felt excitement over never fully grabbed me, partly because of the pacing and partly because of my expectations.
7.5 stars
I can't bring myself to only give this 7 stars, because I liked the characters and their relationships.
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Phenomenal first season, then it was all downhill from there.
The first season was absolutely incredible, compelling and interesting. Season two was passable at best.And then the wheels come off. Season three was downright awful…ОК… I am too emotional. Season three is shaky and predictable. It actually kind of felt like a betrayal - it’s as if the show-runners crafted this great compelling show that captured me attention and suddenly and left me with a series that they clearly had no idea what to do with.Let me start with the positives.
*The characters were very all unique and I especially liked Cha Hyeon Su and Seo I Su.
*This story had a very "layered" feel for me--the horror that never really goes away, it's always just around the corner.
*I loved the way the you had me questioning my own moral perspective. I mean, is it really so bad if the guy being hurt is a jerk?! I'm asking for a friend...
Unfortunately this is where the cons start to come one.
*The neohuman were slightly disappointing. I wish we got more story as to what was happening. It doesn’t need to be elaborate but they were a tad one dimensional to the story.
*Theres so much time spent hopping from one setting to the other that it all feels very repetitive.
* For me, the worst creative choice was the seemingly endless and painfully cliched story line of Pyeon Sang Uk. All the cliches were there and were milked for everything they were worth. It was agony.
*A bunch of random encounters with inexplicable things, starring the heroes so flat and interchangeable that you won't remember who is who, or, honestly, give a damn.
*Just running around in circles, repeating scenes all throughout, and without much of a clear timeline.
No.Just no.
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I found myself smiling constantly throughout this series.
Fluff, fluff, and more fluff, this story is a perfect, sweet and charming.I’m absolutely obsessed with this cute bl drama following Yoryak and Wandee as them tries to join the a real boyfriend club. The whole premise ( a fake relationship) is, of course, very theatrical but it’s such an entertaining that I don’t mind at all. This isn’t something to be taken too seriously but still has impactful moments all throughout. This balance of silly second hand embarrassment moments and serious topicswas so well done. When finishing this I was left with a warm feeling in my heart. Yoryak and Wandee ’s romance dynamic is super fun and had so many moments that had me giggling and I cry.The characters were all very like different. They have realistic flaws and worries, which makes the story and character dynamics so much more interesting, fun and touching. Despite each character’s flaws, they don’t make very stupid mistakes like we’re used to seeing in bl serials. Their actions stem from their own experiences, doubts and desires.
I needed something light and fluffy and this kind of worked.
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I didn’t expect to love it so much, mostly because I didn’t have any expectations going in.
Debating if I should give it 9 stars or 8,5!To be honest. I wanted to give a 8,5. But the story was evolving a little too slowly for my liking but they were so cute to have my heart melted.
It was a cute, easy and fluffy. I have to admit there was times I was giggling, all red, swinging my feet stupidly while watching.The only flaw (a personal flaw) was that the events happening slowly and yet it didn't stop me from enjoying this series.
I still cannot not talk about Phum - Peem's chemistry, because it was so beautifully captured that I felt their connection - their love. What starts off as a casual attraction slowly builds up into something so much more meaningful and desirable to both of them, in ways they could never have anticipated.
Q - Toey
Their banter was fresh and amusing and dare I say it, charming - their tender scenes just as emotional. It was almost poetic the way the Director wrote out their feelings and thoughts.
Tan - Khaofang
The way they comforted each other when they needed it so desperately, that fierce expressive and sticky they felt about one another, the cheerful way in which they acted upon their desire and want for each other - I ate those moments up.
Chain - Pun
Whether you'll love him or hate him, Chain was definitely my favorite. That cold yet assessing and loving demeanor suited my heart so well. Pun - my precious boy - let me protect you forever.
Romance aside, I loved this bl drama for the friendships and the vibes.
It may have not been quite what I was expecting, but what it delivered was more than enough to not only appease me, but make me eager for more.
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See Hear Love: Mienakute mo Kikoenakute mo Aishiteru
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Тhem continue to live ?
I cannot express my feelings so well,so I gave my ratings everything 10 because I think this movie is beyond perfections.The story is very meaningful so I give it a 10. It taught me many lessons about life. Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.
I gave the Acting 10 because they portrayed their character really well.
10 because the music vibe fits perfectly with everything in this history. The music makes the drama even better.
For rewatch value, I gave it a 10. It’s not perfect. But there were moments where I was so captivated by the story that I actually forgot I was watching a movie. And that’s something you really don’t come across very often.
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You aren’t alone in there. I’m not alone out here. What’s your name?
I like movies about parallel universes, time travel, and space travel. Multiverse, string theory - give it to me. I have Michio Kaku's books on my bedside table.I love the german series Dark. I love it.I also like His dark materials, Everything everywhere all at once, Coherence, Todome no Kiss, Erased, Train ...I won’t list any more names.None.I wanted to love this so bad and i’m absolutely gutted that this series just isn’t for me. I’ll get to the point bc i have loads of things to say. So bear with me.
What I Liked:
This show started off good, like really good.
What i did end up enjoying were Cir and Phukan. They were both really careful and passionate. In all universes, hours and minutes.
The pajamas of Phukan. I want them all.
The opening song. It's great.
What I Didn't Like:
Moments dragged on & on. The same things happen over and over again, i wanted something different to finally happen.
A lot of talk for things that didn't matter. Highly repetitive. It was all the same stuff repeatedly.
Тhe ending seemed really rushed ant the twist about left me frustrated.
I found secondary characters pretty boring and I felt like everything I learned about them was just surface level stuff.
Cir ... fake liar, maybe even a stalker.Sorry, He is amazing but Mame always has to turn one character into a 'big red flag' so the other one can cry, making their whole relationship look like a joke. But I loved him.
I was just bored for 70% of this drama. Yes some interesting stuff does happen but I was bored.
So many things were left unexplained, i’m kinda mad ngl. like what was the point of mentioning them then?
The mother.She won't win the 'Mother of the Year' title.
The fiancée. I don't want to remember nothing, nothing.
Final Thoughts:
This show has no problems finding its audience, so i guess it’s just not for me.
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This was such a pleasant surprise!
Before I start rambling and gushing I would like to ask you something.Have you ever settled down with a new series, and this electric buzz starts building up in your body with each episode because, on some subconscious level, you know you're already too emotionally invested in the characters?
It Happened To Me! With this series.
OK Let's do this.
I was instantly charmed by both the main and secondary characters, and there were so many things I loved about this show. I really enjoyed how each character had full lives outside of the main romance, with their own conflicts, dreams and wishes. I loved the music, the dancing and the friendship.
I smiled the entire way through, got teary-eyed, and laughed so much at how cute the pair of them were at times.
Sometimes, I even cried along with the characters. Is it normal to cry over fictional characters not existing? No. Am I ashamed? No.
Yes, it had some moments where I wanted to shake an character or two. But overall, this one brought the relationship angst that I am always looking for. There were so many emotions—happiness, joy, sadness, jealousy, and hope. Emotions are such wonderful things. This series has it all.
It takes Thame and Po a long time to get to their happy ending, but the way things developed between them worked for me and I enjoyed the journey. Their connection, conversations and inside jokes (even the separation) made them feel so real and very relatable.
I could go on for hours about how Thame is such an amazing character who is kind and so very present on stage, but also soft, and in need of a hug. I could go on about how Po seems uptight, sad and boring but is actually dealing with trauma and hurt and pain. I want to share how much I adore Mars with all my heart and how they made me scream and scream.
I could go on and on about this show but really all you need to know is how bloody fantastic it is.
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The physics test is not the most dangerous thing in school.
Imagine being a teenager, you want to study with your friends, but a bunch of people keep getting in your way. That’s the gist of this series in one sentence. You know what? I had the best time watching this series. It’s super fast paced and easy to understand.I will say the whole thing was a bit predictable but the whole show was so entertaining that I honestly didn’t mind. This felt very anime style and I’m here for it! The whole thing watched like you were a anime movie - funny, entertaining, absurd, touching and sometimes painful. I would hands down recommend this if you love a wacky and weird anime. It has a crazy vibe.
The series is full of action from beginning to end. It may not be entirely realistic, but it certainly is thrilling.
This is so close to being a ten star show but it fell flat in the high-tension moments. I'm sorry to say. Just a little bit more and some of the scenes could have been epic.
The other bit that I didn't love was the ending. I need more. I need a second season right now!
Тhis is a story about survival (at school), friendship, and dreams.
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Just hear me out
Should I take the show seriously?No
I feel so conflicted. I wanted to DNF more than once because I didn’t want to give a low rating or write a bad review. But somehow, I also wanted to watching on and on. I wanted to know who the killer was. Why and how? Who and where?
Don't get me wrong. The series is neither good nor bad. It's like a pop song that I hear on the radio.I hum away with the highs and the lows tones, drum with your fingers on the steering wheel, and I forget when I get out of the car. Like many pop songs the show is nothing new. But it’s fresh, funny, and doesn't take themselves too seriously and full of еaster eggs, and it makes you feel smiling and confused.
I don’t think this series is terrible. I was watching it with a smile on my face, and I rooted for Sangthong, Maiphlong and Thongbai so much. They were three great guys. The story is interesting and held my attention. But … I think this could be a great story. But it isn’t right now. It just needs a balance between seriousness and fun. There needs to be an attention to parody and an emotional dose of humor for the formula to work successfully. A lot of topics were handled here, at times tragic and heartbreaking but with a lot of kindness, love and bammm ... unexpected humor. This doesn't work for me.
I think the pacing is medium and picks up near the end, which is where you want it.
There were some questionable details and convenient moments but I get why the story was told the way it was. It definitely helped keep the mystery going until the big reveal at the end.
And, like I said, I am conflicted, and I have no clue how to rate it.
5 star, 6 star…5,5 star
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Hate it break it to you, but it’s been boring since the start.
There is no reason for this show to exist, no substance of worth, or story that is trying to be told. It’s just there for the sake of being there.While the first episode was pretty good episodes has evolved to the typical episodes of the week series where they have a random adventure, only to be followed by another random adventure the next week. Most series need a goal the characters want to reach or overcome. If there is no goal, the series becomes pretty aimless, pointless and boring. But after 10 episodes them just trying to be annoying, mean and ignorant - is just tiresome.
I'm still wondering when Liu fell so in love with Guy when they barely spent time together. She was always with Saint.
Liu and Guy always fail to understand each other. Did I want to knock some sense into both of them? Absolutely. She is naive and stupid and he is ... he is cute. Guy is quite a wilful and determined character desperate to find any semblance of love history.
And I really did not like Faye as a person at all but she makes for an incredibly compelling character. She was the beacon of everything that was wrong and bad.
I just adore Saint. He's so freaking kind and in solicitous and I loved every minute of it.
Sometimes I wish I had a friend like Ann.
It’s a boring ride to be sure.
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The romance arc is great. Cute and fun.
I loved just about everything about it. I'm not even going to pretend that my favorite element wasn't Pei Zhao, cause it was! I loved his self-deprecating, way of looking at the world, very down to earth and resourceful.Pei Zhao is an awesome hero, and Su Ci is an equally awesome heroine. She is gutsy, intelligent, and sweet. She never gave me the urge to ignore her and focus on the hero because I didn't like her.
My one complaint was detective aspect. Riddles and mystery. No, no and no. They were not fully developed and were boring.
That being said, I was invested in what happened between Pei Zhao and Su Ci.
I'm glad I watched this series.
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In this case I don't think the series is bad or anything like that, it just failed to grip me and I'm not theright viewer for it. I'm sure someone else would find it much more interesting. But yeah, I was just bored.
It started off pretty interesting, but I don't know, it could've been the writing styl, but it didn't keep my attention as it went on.
Everything goes to fast with no explanation for the characters motivations or why they’re doing what they’re doing. Too many characters and nonsensical plot, which plods along then goes nowhere.
I am going to miss Alan and Jeff 🩷
But will I give it another try? I'm not sure.
Either way, if you look this go right ahead, I hope you'll be the viewer who connects with this series on every level.
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I don’t have anything awful to say nor anything spectacular.
Perfect 10 Liners collects 3 stories which heavily focus on Love, university and engineering. Yep. I've watched so many engineering BL shows at this point that could I get a diploma.ForceBook
“Have you ever been in love? Horrible isn't it? It makes you so vulnerable. It opens your chest and it opens up your heart and it means that someone can get inside you and mess you up.”
Arc: "You entered my heart."
Arm: " You are in my heart too."
Ме: I need more football.
I enjoyed this story way more than I expected. It was funny (the trio Arm-Po-Sand ), sweet (Poon Mitpakdee), uncomplicated and at times a bit mediocre, but I didn't mind. Christmas is coming - gingerbread cookies and hot chocolate.It has some angst, but not much and most of that angst is caused by our characters. It wasn't a very deep storyline and not a whole lot happens, yet I didn't get bored. It just made me feel really happy.
YothaGun
This was such a pleasant surprise!
I loved the characters – Yotha and Gun. Yes, Gun is a very so cute here. He was the sweetest thing ever.
It takes Yotha and Gun a little time to get to their happy ending, but the way things developed between them worked for me and I enjoyed the journey. Their connection, past injuries, conversations and inside jokes made them feel so relatable. I think they are all fans of Lao Tzu and his words about love: Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
WineFaifa
The best was reserved for the last.
It's a very sweet story that builds up the relationship between its two main characters beautifully. There is nothing softer than falling in love with someone because because you share a cup of coffee and a sincere conversation.They take such good care of each other, in such wonderfully specific ways.I love how tender Fa is to Wine and how much he cares and wants to make things easier and better for him. I loved that Wine was so caring and attentive to Fa, He had such self-doubt about himself, but found a friend and boyfriend with Wine.
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Practically lives from the chemistry of OhmLeng.
OK... I've sat one hour, I've cried, I've contemplated, I've stared at the wall whilst thinking until I've gotten a headache and I have come to the conclusion... that was very boring for me.Two things I really liked were OhmLeng and the orange car, and that says something, because I am generally not a person who has a thing for cars at all ... and I mean at all!
Everything starts out great. I loved how they met and that entire kidnapping idea.Then there was the relationship. Everything went so clichéd, a bit of family drama, a little police investigation, jealousy... blah blah blah. Everyone and everything was perfectly familiar. To the point of boredom. Was there a climax to this series? I must have missed it. Maybe it was the kidnapping of Q (um,again...what?)! No, no, maybe it was when Q reconciled with his father! Maybe not. The plot is so flat I couldn't tell when to peak my interest.
Story - It had potential. There were even a few parts I internally squealed at in hopeful anticipation. But whatever potential it did have was hopelessly squandered.
Acting/Cast - А slight shrug...It's the best thing about the series.
Music - Nice try, but just nothing memorable.
Rewatch Value - Never, never again.
Overall..not a great experience.
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