There’s no such thing as a smooth journey — every road has its potholes
When it started, I was a bit worried it would be the usual "she goes back to the past / enters the comic / wakes up in someone else's body" plot. But this drama pleasantly surprised me!I almost never leave comments — let’s face it, I barely have time to watch dramas, let alone follow the comment sections... and yet, here I am!
Is it a perfect drama? Flawless? Free of absurdities or inconsistencies?
Of course not. But I genuinely don’t believe a perfect drama exists — only those that, despite their flaws, manage to steal our hearts. And for me, Dream Within a Dream is part of that rare group.
Every year, so many new dramas come out that it all starts to blur together. And at least for me, it’s rare to rewatch anything.
But I’m pretty sure that, in a few months, I’ll rewatch this one with real pleasure.
It made me laugh more than once. It made me angry and outraged. It made me roll my eyes, and it made me suffer along with its characters.
What more could I ask for?
There’s comedy, family, romance, and some solid plot twists that — in my opinion — keep the story engaging.
I absolutely loved Nan Heng, and especially the brilliant Liu Yu Ning. I’ve read some harsh comments about him, but honestly, I think he shines — both as an actor and as a presence.
Sure, maybe he’s not everyone’s cup of tea visually, but for me, he goes beyond appearances.
He’s an actor, and more importantly, a talented one. His characters come across as complex, layered, and intense.
Whether he’s being funny, tender, cruel, or just plain magnetic — he delivers.
He’s truly brilliant... and yes, even charming!
Li Yi Tong is beautiful, funny, and gave us a protagonist we might’ve hated at times, gotten frustrated with — but who also felt real. I saw parts of myself in her, and for many reasons, I ended up loving her.
This was my first drama with her, and I think she did great — and was lovely to watch.
Before diving into the comments (which I suspect will be negative), I just want to say:
I saw the chemistry between the leads. I felt it.
Everyone's entitled to their own opinion, of course.
Honorable mention goes to the villain — whom I honestly hated with every fiber of my being.
Excellent performance and disturbingly good emotional impact.
Kudos to the rest of the cast too — they all added something to the story, making the journey entertaining and complete.
I won’t say how I rated this drama, but I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy the ride without obsessing over every bump in the road.
Flaws exist — just like they do in every production.
But this show is beautiful.
Let it pull you into a world that’s fantasy… but not entirely fantasy.
A story within a story.
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