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This review may contain spoilers
I went into Reset out of pure curiosity—everyone on mdl was praising it, so I thought I’d just give it “a try.” And now here I am, fully joining that crowd because this drama absolutely delivers. I ended up loving almost everything about it.
Reset is an intense, tightly-written thriller centered on a suffocating time-loop that traps a university student, Li Shiqing, and a game developer, Xiao Heyun, on a bus destined to explode. What could’ve easily turned repetitive is instead executed with such precision that every loop reveals something new. Nothing felt skippable—every second, every detail, every expression mattered.
The moment Li Shiqing realizes she’s trapped in a loop and accidentally drags Xiao Heyun in with her, the drama becomes a rollercoaster. Their struggles to stop the accident are full of tension, emotion, and brilliant storytelling. The pacing is PERFECT: no fillers, no wasted scenes, just pure plot progression.
What surprised me most is how emotionally compelling the bond between the leads becomes. Romance isn’t the focus, but the connection is undeniably there—subtle, warm, and earned through shared fear, trust, and survival. Two strangers thrown into chaos, slowly turning into true partners who refuse to abandon each other.
The side characters also shine. Even with only 15 episodes, Reset gives everyone depth and purpose. The entire cast delivers nuanced, convincing performances that make the story feel alive.
By the end, I understood why this drama was so hyped. It’s not just a time-loop story—it’s an intelligent thriller with heart, great acting, and a script that keeps surprising you until the final moment.
Wow. Truly, almost every episode left me on the edge of my seat. And just when I thought there couldn’t possibly be another twist… there was.
If you’re hesitant about time-loop dramas, trust me—Reset is the exception. It’s smart, gripping, emotionally engaging, and absolutely worth watching.
Reset is an intense, tightly-written thriller centered on a suffocating time-loop that traps a university student, Li Shiqing, and a game developer, Xiao Heyun, on a bus destined to explode. What could’ve easily turned repetitive is instead executed with such precision that every loop reveals something new. Nothing felt skippable—every second, every detail, every expression mattered.
The moment Li Shiqing realizes she’s trapped in a loop and accidentally drags Xiao Heyun in with her, the drama becomes a rollercoaster. Their struggles to stop the accident are full of tension, emotion, and brilliant storytelling. The pacing is PERFECT: no fillers, no wasted scenes, just pure plot progression.
What surprised me most is how emotionally compelling the bond between the leads becomes. Romance isn’t the focus, but the connection is undeniably there—subtle, warm, and earned through shared fear, trust, and survival. Two strangers thrown into chaos, slowly turning into true partners who refuse to abandon each other.
The side characters also shine. Even with only 15 episodes, Reset gives everyone depth and purpose. The entire cast delivers nuanced, convincing performances that make the story feel alive.
By the end, I understood why this drama was so hyped. It’s not just a time-loop story—it’s an intelligent thriller with heart, great acting, and a script that keeps surprising you until the final moment.
Wow. Truly, almost every episode left me on the edge of my seat. And just when I thought there couldn’t possibly be another twist… there was.
If you’re hesitant about time-loop dramas, trust me—Reset is the exception. It’s smart, gripping, emotionally engaging, and absolutely worth watching.
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