TheNostalgicType

It's been absolutely brilliant so far. Let's hope for 10k. I'm really impressed with the standard of acting.

So addictive. It just keeps getting better. Also, don't you just love family reunions?

Yes! Yes! This girl can act something fierce. Love the new show. DA is disturbingly good.

The synopsis says they specialise in kidnapping, extorting, and killing nightclub girls. But are they actually selling body parts on the black market, for example, illegal meat and organs? ... This show is definitely quite dark. Lol.

Yes! That's how you play a villain. DLG is definitely my type of bad guy. Great opening episodes. Strong performances all round. Very raw, very real. I love the intense dynamics the show has created between DLG and crew, STF Captain and family, ZZ and mother. 3 eps in and there have already been many outstanding and memorable dramatic moments.

Done. Thanks for reminding me.

Very exciting. I can't wait to see her in this role. She seems to be taking a path similar to ZJM by testing / developing herself as an actor in a diverse range of roles. Her sense of career direction is good.

Alright, I finally caught up after starting late. I absolutely love this show. I don't have a single bad thing to say about it. It's just so nicely stitched together. What a great way to start 2025.

Agreed. The trailer and shorts look amazing. Her performance looks so raw, it gives you goosebumps. ZJM always seems to be pushing herself to get better. I'm loving her career progression and role selection.

It feels like she's part of China's new wave of talent. She's the type of actress writers and directors love because they can push boundaries and try new creative / experimental projects with her. She's that good.

I wouldn't worry about what they say. ZJM at such a young age already has a phenomenally diverse / varied body of work. It puts many senior actors to shame. Works in movies & television all spread across a variety of genres. While other actresses & actors do multiple costume dramas in a row. Mai Mai mixes it up & challenges herself. She's one of a few from the younger bunch that deserves to be classified as a proper dramatic actress. The type who wouldn't be out of place in an international production.

100% agreed. It's one of the greats. China needs to do more like this. Also, they should embrace shorter series. Many 40 eps series would be infinitely better in a shorter format. Reset is a flawless drama. They got everything right.

Mai Mai always chooses really interesting and diverse projects. A dark and gritty crime drama is the perfect offset to all the costume dramas airing right now.

Ok, I'm at ep 10, gradually catching up to everyone. It needs to be said, this show is so much FUN!

I didn't originally plan to watch this due to the trailer suggesting it was some kind of over the top comedyfest. However, after being underwhelmed by another currently airing drama (one I had really been looking forward to watching), I decided I needed to add another drama into the mix. So, after much deliberation, I finally took the plunge and started this yesterday. I'm currently up to ep 6, and to my surprise, I'm actually really enjoying this show. The comedy aspect is actually quite restrained and the story builds momentum fast.

I don't know what is going in China at the moment in regards to trailers, but I feel they are leading me up the garden path. Trailer to show this is reverse FoF.

Another stop on the AiMi support tour. She seems to be having fun on set (already putting out good Douyin content). Strong cast here. Should be fun. Hopefully it gets fast tracked.

There is no consensus regarding pacing. It really seems to come down to getting hooked. Basically, time flies when you're having fun.

From a personal perspective, I'm having major DBZ level pacing frustrations with TBL. Momentum built and momentum lost in almost an instant. Special technique / hidden power unlocked. Excitement building. Execute single move. Battle over. Return to normal programming ~ side character romance and anime-tier comedy. Excitement goes into flatline.

My relationship with this show has entered the love / hate space. Love this. Hate that. No in between. I've hit the halfway point, so there is no turning back or dropping. I'm just hoping for a really strong finish.

I actually decided to start MM. I was going to skip it due to the trailer hinting heavy comedy (not my favourite). I'm currently one ep deep, so I have some catching up to do. Surprisingly, I enjoyed it. It will be interesting to see if it can hold my interest?

Great news. I can't wait. FoF didn't quite live up to my expectations, but I feel this will be right up my alley. A 2025 LHY binge is just what the doctor ordered. The stunning and talented WCR. Handsome men Yan An and ZY. A guest role by the lovely AiMi. GJM's signature visuals. It has all the ingredients for something special.

The problem with MDL is the people on here have convinced themselves anything in the 7s is a bad rating. In reality 7 - 7.9 is a solid / good rating. There needs to be room between truly outstanding work and solid work. It wouldn't matter if we were rating socks, but it does here.

Tbf, it's pretty generic. BL is a solid show and entertaining, but not earth-shattering. Higher ratings mid 8s and over should be reserved for outstanding work / masterpieces.