Mini-show with potential but poor execution
This is an ok mini-show. The storyline is interesting enough but the execution is rather bumpy. There are serious holes in the story and things left unexplained.Character wise we get a strong and smart FL that has a history with ML who is powerful and clever. The chemistry between them is good but not outstanding.
Acting wise this is not one of the best mini-shows. The ML and FL are good but the rest of the cast varies in skills which gives us a hint that this is a low-budget production. Don’t get me wrong, low-budget productions can be really good if managed well, sadly this is not really one of these - even if it is far from the worst I’ve seen.
Anyway, if you like a romantic drama with an interesting storyline, this is an ok watch.
Was this review helpful to you?
Second season that's actually better than first season
This is a very nice mini-show and a really good season 2. The storyline builds upon the storyline in season 1 and connects to that seamlessly. Not all season 2 does that.Character wise this show gives us two new versions of the main couple from season 1. FL is on a new assignment and ML is her new target of interest after getting a divorse from her husband who abandoned her 5 years earlier - and has returned with a new woman he wants to marry. Neither ML or FL remembers their love story from season 1 but love isn’t that easily suppressed.
Acting wise this is better than the previous season. The chemistry between the leads is great and they actually have steamy kisses (I can’t stand those pecks on the lips we often get instead of real kisses).
Anyway, if you like a good mini-show with a great love story, this is definitely well worth watching.
Was this review helpful to you?
Fast mini-show with a good love story
This is a really nice mini-show. Even if it is low-budget and the storyline isn’t much different from a lot of similar shows out there, it is funny, sweet, heart wrenching and entertaining.Character wise I really liked ML since he is the one that develops the most but at the same time suffers the most. FL is clever and resourceful (read…seductive, LOL) and I love that about a FL. I’m not that into weak, dumb and naive FLs, even if they are cute (in the eyes of many men).
Acting wise this is a little more than mediocre. Only a few cringy moments - nothing that ruins the show. The music is good and supports the mood - a thing that isn’t always so in these mini-shows. There is a season 2 and I’m definitely going to watch that.
So, if you like a fast and sweet mini-show that will bring a tear to your eye, this is well worth watching.
Was this review helpful to you?
Wonderful mini-show with a sweet love story
This is such a wonderful mini-show. Even if the storyline sometimes jumps a little too much and creates a brief confusion, it makes sense after a short while. I love these stories where someone goes into a novel/manga/comic book and has to complete missions to go back.Character wise: FL is clever and works on the missions tirelessly. ML (or 2ML in the book) is so cool and it’s obvious why FL falls in love with him instead.
Acting wise: Most of the actors are pretty good but some have a tendency to over-act a bit. That is normal for these shows with short formats. It didn’t ruin anything.
Only thing I thought was that it’s a bit too fast paced. As I am not proficient in Chinese, that is a bit of a problem because I had to slow down the speed to 0,75 and even had to pause every now and then - and I actually read English very well (my 2nd language).
Well, if you like a fast paced, funny and interesting mini-show - with a great love story to spice it up - this is definitely well worth watching.
Was this review helpful to you?
Definitely gonna watch
This is gonna be a good one, judging from the pilot here. The time-travel aspect makes it interesting and there is also some crime-solving and of course a great BL love story. What’s not to like?The characters seem interesting and the comedy part is not exaggerated like we see in many Thai BLs. t's ok in some shows (like those with very young actors), but I like the more serious BLs where the comedy is more subtle.
Acting wise it looks like the pairing of James and Net is a good one. Their chemistry seems good and I look forward to watching how their love story unfolds.
Was this review helpful to you?
This review may contain spoilers
Problematic mini-show with abusive content
This is a problematic mini-show. The storyline is abusive and there is sexual harassment in the beginning. I know that in many countries it’s technically not considered sexual harassment (rape) if it happens in a legal marriage - as in this show where FL loves ML. But that doesn’t make it ok. Seeing past the obvious problem this is a story about misunderstandings, manipulations, greed and love. Sometimes we have to lose somebody before we get to know their importance.Character wise we have a FL who has been in love with ML since they met in school (around 11 years when the story starts). Then we have this ML who is a CEO and a rough man. Thinking he was tricked by FL to marry her instead of her sister (whom he thinks saved him during an earthquake) he treats FL as an enemy. Besides that we have this 2FL (FLs sister) who is straight out a bitch.
Acting wise: This is not top shelf or anywhere near that, but it’s not bad either.
So, if you like these kinds of stories - and can get past the abusive part - this is an ok watch.
Was this review helpful to you?
Sweet and interesting in-game story
This is such a nice movie. The storyline is not exactly new but it is interesting enough to catch your attention. It’s lighthearted but also tells a love story between two young people who have a hard time expressing their feelings.FL and ML are so sweet and lovable. FL's switching back and forth between her two female friends' personalities and her own is fun but also impressive acting wise. Both of them are really good actors.
The ending is so sweet and very fitting.
So, if you are in the mood for something sweet and interesting, this is well worth watching.
Was this review helpful to you?
Interesting short time-travel show that doesn't feel rushed
This is a great short show. The storyline is interesting even if the basic premise isn’t explored well enough in my opinion. In that I mean that there aren't enough missions or healing/curing of patients which there should have been since that is why FL travels into this new world/dimension. Not that it ruins the show but it does make it feel like it has some unlocked potential. At least it didn’t feel rushed and the ending was actually pretty good.Character wise:
FL is a modern day medical student who somehow travels in time/dimension. There, her identity is a princess from an adjacent state. She is medical skilled, resourceful and has a strong personality - unlike many of the women around her. One thing that occurred to me was that FLs bedside manners could use an update, LOL.
ML is a calm and cunning prince that hides a lot of secrets including a strange illness that FL seems to have a beneficial effect on.
Acting wise this was pretty good. The actors did a great job with their characters despite the limited timeframe.
So, if you like a romantic time-travel story - with an interesting storyline - this is definitely well worth watching.
Was this review helpful to you?
Somewhat funny “Reincarnation/Rebirth”-story
This is a somewhat funny “Reincarnation/Rebirth”-story with good actors and a storyline that starts off quite interesting but changes into some kind of comedy with a FL who hardly use anything she has learned from her previous lives, so she run around like a headless chicken, or at least without anything resembling a plan.Luckily, it finishes off better with a nice twist. Well, this is a nice watch.
Was this review helpful to you?
Funny and lighthearted romantic story
This is a funny, lighthearted romantic story with really good actors and a storyline that keeps you engaged.As often with this actress we get a strong/adamant/kind FL, able to fend for herself. This ML is calm/warm/loyal/nice but powerful when needed.
Despite it being short and some subs were inadequate (YouTube playlist), I truly enjoyed this one. Definitely well worth watching.
Was this review helpful to you?
investigative version of the “Modern day Doctor transmigrates into ancient times”-story
This is a great, lighthearted, investigative version of the “Modern day Doctor transmigrates into ancient times”-story.This version has an aspiring coroner as the transmigrated person so the storyline is mostly about crime-solving.
I loved this peppy/clever/carefree FL and powerful/calm/nice ML. Although focus is on the case, there is actually room for romance (good chemistry).
This is definitely well worth watching but beware the ending.
Was this review helpful to you?
Great “Harem fight”-production with great twist
This is a great “Harem fight”-production with really good actors and an interesting storyline that contains a great twist in the end.I loved this strong/adamant/fierce FL but I can’t say I even remotely liked the weak/manipulative/cruel ML.
Normally I shun away from Harem fights, but this one I liked - both the production and the ending. Definitely well worth the watch.
Was this review helpful to you?
Great detective story with lots of eye candy
I admit, this is one of the productions with the most good-looking cast I’ve ever seen. Even the supporting actors/actresses were pure eye-candy (which is pretty much the premise of the story). But this is also a great detective story. Even if I guessed “the villain” and his identity almost right away, the storyline and unraveling of the case(s) was interesting. The twists and turns were nicely executed and kept me a bit confused as to exactly why and how - that’s always a sign of a good story. And even the romance between the main leads was nice to watch with a natural flow to it.Character wise, I liked that this FL was smart but not overly smart and her martial arts was really good but she wasn’t invincible nor was she fearless. A character that wasn't one-dimensional. I found ML to suit the job, since he had to be highly intelligent, calm and fearless. He had a strong presence.
Acting wise this was great and the chemistry between the main leads was good, not sizzling but suitable for their respective characters.
So, if you like an intriguing and romantic detective-story, this is definitely well worth watching.
Was this review helpful to you?
Nice low budget mini-show
This is a nice low budget mini-show. The storyline is interesting in there being a kid involved. Other than that, it’s quite cliché.Character wise:
FL is somehow framed into spending the night with ML, resulting in a kid. She is a kind and sweet woman. ML is a cold CEO who ends up spending the night with FL even if he doesn’t want to. Seeing he has a child, he wants to spend time with him and thereby reconnects with FL. And so the story begins.
Acting wise this might not be top notch but it isn’t anywhere near bad. The actors do a good job within the limited timeframe.
Well, if you look for something simple and sweet, this is actually worth watching.
Was this review helpful to you?
This review may contain spoilers
Funny and romantic mini-show with time-travel theme
OMG this is a funny and romantic mini- show. The storyline of time-/dimension travel isn’t exactly new but this has some twists that sets it apart from others. Only downside is that it has an open ending. But that might be a good thing because it means that there must be a second season in store for us at some point.I have been following this couple and seen a large part of their work. I must say that they keep improving. The first productions were visibly low-budget but this one has the feel of a normal budget production - even if the fast pace and abrupt editing gives it away.
Character wise:
FL is a cute and kind woman who first encounters ML after he time-travels to modern time. ML is a fierce empirical guard to the presiding emperor who, in a fight with the Grand Perceptor, ends up time-traveling to modern time.
2ML is the Grand Preceptor who has a history with FL who now doesn’t remember him. He is strong and adamant in pursuing FL. He has even changed his face to look like ML.
The two men end up battling each other in order to get FL and a couple of other characters interfere and chaos breaks out.
Acting wise this is pretty good. All the actors do a good job with their character given the limited timeframe. Personally I really like Samael and Lilith because they make different kinds of stories.
So, if you like a fast paced mini-show - with fights and romance - this is definitely well worth watching.
Was this review helpful to you?
