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I watched the drama because of the hype (heat index), but it was really disappointing. :((((
I'm someone who doesn't usually write reviews for C-Dramas I've watched—especially when the story isn't that great. But since I was drawn in by the "heat index" popularity, I had higher expectations. Sadly, this drama was quite disappointing—though not necessarily in terms of the plot. Here's what made it fall short for me:
1) The plot starts off strong and promising, but the execution is poor.
– The idea is unique: a smart female coroner determined to uncover the truth behind her parents' deaths, hiding her identity and solving cases in each episode (which sounds fun). But... everything feels rushed. It’s like watching a short drama clip you'd find on TikTok, Reels, or other short-form platforms—quick, surface-level, and lacking emotional depth.
2) The cast is attractive, but the acting is weak. :(((
– I’m not sure if it's due to rushed production, but the cast—while promising—fell below my expectations.
– The pacing is too fast, making it hard to connect emotionally with the characters. For example, in episode one, the female lead’s parents are killed, but I couldn’t feel her grief or desperation. She showed some anger and sadness, but it didn’t come across as convincing.
– In another scene where she helps a grandmother in the market, her expression was flat—again, no emotional depth. She’s undeniably pretty, but her performance lacked nuance.
– The male lead is also handsome, but his character portrayal felt off. He’s described as strong, fierce, and cunning... but he really isn’t. Sure, he has power, but "fierce"? Not quite.
3) They tried to portray a strong, intelligent female lead, but some parts felt unrealistic and made her come off as arrogant at times.
4) The romance is rushed.
– The pacing just doesn’t make sense. I don’t understand how the male lead fell in love so quickly—especially given that he’s a military leader who’s supposed to be “cunning” and “fierce.”
– There's a scene where the female lead tries to lure out the villains but ends up in danger—until the male lead rescues her. Sigh. It’s such a cliché and rushed romance. I don’t mind clichés as long as they don’t feel forced or unnatural. The moment the male lead told her she didn’t need to sacrifice herself during the lantern festival, I knew a typical rushed romance scene was coming.
I haven’t finished the drama yet, but the first five episodes were already so disappointing that I’m considering dropping it. It just goes to show that a high "heat index" doesn’t necessarily reflect the actual quality of a drama.
1) The plot starts off strong and promising, but the execution is poor.
– The idea is unique: a smart female coroner determined to uncover the truth behind her parents' deaths, hiding her identity and solving cases in each episode (which sounds fun). But... everything feels rushed. It’s like watching a short drama clip you'd find on TikTok, Reels, or other short-form platforms—quick, surface-level, and lacking emotional depth.
2) The cast is attractive, but the acting is weak. :(((
– I’m not sure if it's due to rushed production, but the cast—while promising—fell below my expectations.
– The pacing is too fast, making it hard to connect emotionally with the characters. For example, in episode one, the female lead’s parents are killed, but I couldn’t feel her grief or desperation. She showed some anger and sadness, but it didn’t come across as convincing.
– In another scene where she helps a grandmother in the market, her expression was flat—again, no emotional depth. She’s undeniably pretty, but her performance lacked nuance.
– The male lead is also handsome, but his character portrayal felt off. He’s described as strong, fierce, and cunning... but he really isn’t. Sure, he has power, but "fierce"? Not quite.
3) They tried to portray a strong, intelligent female lead, but some parts felt unrealistic and made her come off as arrogant at times.
4) The romance is rushed.
– The pacing just doesn’t make sense. I don’t understand how the male lead fell in love so quickly—especially given that he’s a military leader who’s supposed to be “cunning” and “fierce.”
– There's a scene where the female lead tries to lure out the villains but ends up in danger—until the male lead rescues her. Sigh. It’s such a cliché and rushed romance. I don’t mind clichés as long as they don’t feel forced or unnatural. The moment the male lead told her she didn’t need to sacrifice herself during the lantern festival, I knew a typical rushed romance scene was coming.
I haven’t finished the drama yet, but the first five episodes were already so disappointing that I’m considering dropping it. It just goes to show that a high "heat index" doesn’t necessarily reflect the actual quality of a drama.
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