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A long drama, but completely unmissable
You Are My Hero is a Chinese drama that tells the romance and shared experiences between Mi Ka, a dedicated neurosurgery resident, and Xing Ke Lei, the captain of the SWAT Special Forces. Fate brings them together in an unexpected and dangerous situation during a jewelry store robbery. Years later, they reunite in an emergency rescue training at their hospital, conducted by the SWAT team, where Xing Ke Lei is the instructor. Thus, their lives intertwine again, and their relationship begins to blossom as they face challenges, dangers, and personal discoveries together.
CONSIDERATIONS:
I had heard a lot about this drama, and it had been on my endless list of dramas to watch, but since it was older, I kept putting it aside to prioritize more recent releases. After watching The First Frost, I decided to start this one right afterward, and I can say that it was an amazing experience to follow the personal and professional lives of the protagonists.
POSITIVES POINTS:
(1) Plot: With 40 episodes, the drama is clearly long and presents several arcs throughout the storyline. However, overall, even though the premise is not original, the screenwriters did an excellent job, allowing the characters' development to be organic and consistent. The events unfolded smoothly, and there was a good balance between moments of comic relief and tension, making the plot engaging, well-structured, and interesting. Additionally, the ending was satisfying, although, of course, a wedding between the protagonists would have been the perfect touch, haha.
(2) Acting: The cast’s acting was incredible. All the actors managed to portray the personality of each character convincingly, as well as their emotions and conflicts through their body language and dialogues. Furthermore, overall, the characters had good interaction with each other, and there was a natural connection between them, making it seem like they were genuinely friends/partners in real life. I would like to highlight how much I loved Dr. Shao's character—there was a moment when I really saw him as a doctor; his performance was very natural and convincing.
(3) Chemistry between the leads: The chemistry between Xing Ke Lei and Mi Ka is not that intense and overwhelming kind. In fact, until episode 17 (if I’m not mistaken), I didn’t see a romantic chemistry between them; it felt more like a friendship. However, in the following episodes, I began to notice a growing connection between them. Their chemistry is subtle, gradual, and charming, built on respect and trust, where they support each other in decisive and difficult moments. Their dynamic was very interesting to watch, as there were no dramatic clichés like separations, love triangles, or interfering parents. Also, it seemed like the actors truly enjoyed their interactions, as their laughs seemed genuine.
CONTRAPOINTS:
(1) Unnecessary arcs: Despite the plot being well-structured, I believe some arcs in the story ended up being unnecessary, such as Xing Ke Lei’s illness and the appearance of captain’s daughters. It’s not that I disliked these arcs, but I felt they weren’t as engaging or impactful as the earlier ones in the story.
(2) Second couple’s development: The second couple, Wen Bo and Qing Xia, annoyed me a bit, haha. Their development wasn’t as satisfying as I expected. Wen Bo had no attitude toward Qing Xia for most of the story; she was always the one chasing after him, practically humbling herself to gain his love and affection. When she finally gets his love, he simply doesn’t do anything to advance or strengthen the relationship. I think they had the chemistry for a less tedious story than this.
(3) Lack of impactful police events: I think the medical part of the drama was well-represented, with many interesting hospital cases and situations, but I would have liked more events in the police area, like the one that happened in the first episode (I loved watching Xing Ke Lei in action, haha, I think Bai Jing Ting fits this role perfectly). However, I understand the writers’ choice to bring a more realistic approach to the police theme.
OVERALL VIEW:
You Are My Hero is engaging and enjoyable. Although it’s a bit long, the plot is well-constructed, and there is amazing interaction between the characters. The series avoids dramatic clichés, presenting a realistic approach to both the medical and police aspects.
CONSIDERATIONS:
I had heard a lot about this drama, and it had been on my endless list of dramas to watch, but since it was older, I kept putting it aside to prioritize more recent releases. After watching The First Frost, I decided to start this one right afterward, and I can say that it was an amazing experience to follow the personal and professional lives of the protagonists.
POSITIVES POINTS:
(1) Plot: With 40 episodes, the drama is clearly long and presents several arcs throughout the storyline. However, overall, even though the premise is not original, the screenwriters did an excellent job, allowing the characters' development to be organic and consistent. The events unfolded smoothly, and there was a good balance between moments of comic relief and tension, making the plot engaging, well-structured, and interesting. Additionally, the ending was satisfying, although, of course, a wedding between the protagonists would have been the perfect touch, haha.
(2) Acting: The cast’s acting was incredible. All the actors managed to portray the personality of each character convincingly, as well as their emotions and conflicts through their body language and dialogues. Furthermore, overall, the characters had good interaction with each other, and there was a natural connection between them, making it seem like they were genuinely friends/partners in real life. I would like to highlight how much I loved Dr. Shao's character—there was a moment when I really saw him as a doctor; his performance was very natural and convincing.
(3) Chemistry between the leads: The chemistry between Xing Ke Lei and Mi Ka is not that intense and overwhelming kind. In fact, until episode 17 (if I’m not mistaken), I didn’t see a romantic chemistry between them; it felt more like a friendship. However, in the following episodes, I began to notice a growing connection between them. Their chemistry is subtle, gradual, and charming, built on respect and trust, where they support each other in decisive and difficult moments. Their dynamic was very interesting to watch, as there were no dramatic clichés like separations, love triangles, or interfering parents. Also, it seemed like the actors truly enjoyed their interactions, as their laughs seemed genuine.
CONTRAPOINTS:
(1) Unnecessary arcs: Despite the plot being well-structured, I believe some arcs in the story ended up being unnecessary, such as Xing Ke Lei’s illness and the appearance of captain’s daughters. It’s not that I disliked these arcs, but I felt they weren’t as engaging or impactful as the earlier ones in the story.
(2) Second couple’s development: The second couple, Wen Bo and Qing Xia, annoyed me a bit, haha. Their development wasn’t as satisfying as I expected. Wen Bo had no attitude toward Qing Xia for most of the story; she was always the one chasing after him, practically humbling herself to gain his love and affection. When she finally gets his love, he simply doesn’t do anything to advance or strengthen the relationship. I think they had the chemistry for a less tedious story than this.
(3) Lack of impactful police events: I think the medical part of the drama was well-represented, with many interesting hospital cases and situations, but I would have liked more events in the police area, like the one that happened in the first episode (I loved watching Xing Ke Lei in action, haha, I think Bai Jing Ting fits this role perfectly). However, I understand the writers’ choice to bring a more realistic approach to the police theme.
OVERALL VIEW:
You Are My Hero is engaging and enjoyable. Although it’s a bit long, the plot is well-constructed, and there is amazing interaction between the characters. The series avoids dramatic clichés, presenting a realistic approach to both the medical and police aspects.
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