Yumi

Extraordinarily good

I can hardly stomach long and slow dramas, I tend to get bored like that *snap fingers* and I can't stand slow scenes where actors stare at each other for 15 mins unnecessarily... BUT!! I was willing to throw everything aside to continue watching this series despite being -according to my preference- a very slow and long drama.

Story is exceptional, but can be told in like 20 episodes and we all would be extremely satisfied, and everything would be shown and explained perfectly.

Acting was amazing, I loved the chemistry between the leads, I don't remember much of Hidden love so I don't know if they did the whole parallel stories without mistakes or plot holes because they both are interconnected and I'm a details freak but I'm glad I don't remember tbh because now I can enjoy it without thinking much.

Romance is spectacular, I want someone like Sang Yan, I believe every girl deserves love like Sang Yan's, and I don't mean the obsessive, clingy, over-8-years, can't-seem-to-be-moving-on, slightly-stalking type of love, just simply the devoted, unchanging and caring type.

Comedy is something I missed, because it's non existent here, in HL it was a excessive in a good way and ironically it was because of Sang Yan, I couldn't relate to the same character he was completely different here even his interaction with his sister felt like they are two different people in each series, but if you treat them as such, you won't be bothered by the lack of comedic relief.

Overall, pretty long, but at the same time entertaining and captivating, you won't feel bored watching it and the romance is spectacular.
Highly recommended ~~

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Almost perfect

I loved it, but not for the reasons I expected.

It's a very good well written drama, I think the source material have to be a magnificent piece of art to have an adaptation like this.

Acting, story, chemistry, everything was great I just needed a few things for it to be the perfect drama.

I know it's adapted from a BL novel and this is a completely censored adaptation which is the main reason why I felt it needed some romance in it to make it more enjoyable, and I seriously don't care about it being a BL or normal romance it just lacked this touch.
The second reason I needed romance was we get too deep with the characters, we dissect their personality to layers and put each one under a magnifying glass and know more and more about them, Yet, we didn't address their emotions and feelings for eachother.

Another thing that slightly confused me having too many characters, with more than one case -very old and new cases - I get confused then slightly bored and lost, but the thing that kept me going was the two leads and how they interact and try to solve crimes together.

So it lacks a bit of order and some romance to tie things up beautifully but other than that it's a very enjoyable crime drama ~

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So-so

Was anti reset that successful that they made another mediocre drama with the same concept, I mean I know the fairytale love is a thing and why not fall for a robot if you can fall for a vampire and all is good, but I'm talking quality-wise it's not the best.

If you have to redo an idea you kinda have to make it better or different maybe, more interesting but nope.

This was slightly boring, literally nothing is happening just the two leads spending time together and that's it.

Nothing to write home about, but if you are into this new type of robot-love BL then Go ahead, I wouldn't necessarily recommend it but it was an okay watch.

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Too forced

I'm sorry I've to be this harsh on the drama despite loving Taiwanese BL but this .... This is way below average.

Story was fine, I mean I don't mind the whole age thing, i mean it isn't a big deal, one is in high school and the other college that's what? a few years age gab. Well, kids In high school have sex so what? If it was between two high school kids I don't think people would mind so what is a few years older.
However, my biggest complaint is that everything is very forced, I see no reason for the two leads to fall in love? Moreover the second lead, one is mourning and boom! Suddenly in love all over again.

Acting was terrible, it's not abhorrent or unwatchable per se, but it's very inconvenient, chemistry between all characters is nonexistent, even the two brothers doesn't seem like brothers, and the second lead story is extremely forced beside being unrealistic.
So there is literally nothing to look forward to while watching, not even a side story, not even two brothers funny frienemosity. Nothing!

Also, I didn't like any character, I couldn't feel any connection for them, and I didn't care about them at all, making finishing the drama a chore.

Overall skip it, even if you are - like me- a fan of Taiwanese BL, this one is just bad ~

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My most favourite KBL ~

Now this is by far, the best KBL I've ever watched.
Not because it has the best story, nor because it's somehow without flaws.

But because this the most natural BL I've ever seen.

Let me break this down...
First: Acting...
The two leads were very natural, no weird pauses between scenes, no unnecessary long shots of silence or stares for so long, not a single moment of boredom.
Vampire concept didn't feel cringe at all, ML didn't have a weird teeth baring, nor have unnatural funny fangs, instead i could see the struggle in his eyes naturally and without any second hand embarrassment 😂 my favourite scenes are the one when he faced blood, I believed he was a real vamp.
Chemistry was nice, for a low budget short BL they picked good actors and they did a great job, I can see potential for them to grow and be lead actors for proper dramas with proper script.

Second: story...
While the whole idea is repetitive and the whole hate-to-love genre is not original at all, with vampires falling for their preys plot, it's quite nice.
I love everything about vamps and gothic horror characters, so I watch anything related to it even while knowing it'd be bad, but this was light and relaxing to watch, also hats off for the director whoever he/she is, because this was perfectly put together.
If you like simple stories that doesn't make you use your brains that much and is ok with the concept just go watch this right now because it's this good.

Third: characters..
They are all very nice and lovely, not a single bad character and none of the actors was bad in his role, side characters were cute and did great.

Now I have to mention the flaws too because this isn't a perfect drama despite giving it a very high rate

1-Plot is very lame, now I know I just said I loved it but there is literally nothing going on which can be 2 edged sword, so it need a specific mood or for specific people who want to watch something light, if not you won't enjoy it.

2- story not fleshed out well, I believe these is more to show but they just showed us the romance, what is the characters background? How are they vamps? Are they brothers? What about the synthetic blood thing? ... Too many things that was skipped.

3- end was abrupt, nothing about the future of the two leads, they got together and what? How will the vamp survive? Did the blood thing work? How will they manage?

4- why everyone has to be gay in BL? Now this is in all BLs lol and it's quite stupid question, I know, but I sometimes miss seeing normal couples in BLs, instead it's like if it's a BL then It's gay people in gay world, having straight people here would be more natural, believe me~

Long story short ... For a light romcom BL this is perfect, for a proper drama this lacks a lot, but compared to other BLs,, this is easily one of the best~~

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Best BL in 2025 ~~ so far ?

I've finally finished this, and I'm obsessed!! So this is going to be a very long review ... Buckle up!!

I have to point out that I haven't read the novel so I had no idea what to expect story-wise, and despite being one of the few Chinese BLs I've watched that openly shows the BL part ( not bromance in disguise) I believe it hides more than it shows and the main story must have tonnes of other details that was cut from the series so I plan to read the book later, but for now this review is only about the show, if it's lacking then my bad ~
*I may or may not update it after reading the novel*

Now back to the review ~

Story:
I loved it, it has everything, it was slow at first with many twists and turns but every few episodes you are faced with a new challenge that keeps you interested and invested in the story.
You can't find one dull moment, the interactions between all the cast is beautiful, even Chi Cheng and Xiao Shuai!! Call me a sadist but I loved every scene Chi Cheng was bullying Xiao Shuai or intimidates him, even the rivalry between Chi Cheng and Cheng Yu.
What I didn't like was how random everything was happening, direction was a mess and it's obvious that it was heavily edited, no idea why or if it was necessary but the overall quality of the whole series is below bar, raised only by the interesting story and great cast, but the transition is absolutely terrible.

Also at some points I think they did the two leads dirty.
Sou Wei with his mother's arc, and Chi Cheng with the whole revenge/jealousy/misunderstanding part that parallels with the former. I won't say much but I hate when two people so in love yet can't manage to do basic human interaction which is "talking" ... But this is a very specific matter that I hate personally.

Cast:
The whole cast is spectacular! I'm not saying acting was Oscar worthy, but the chemistry, guys!!! The chemistry between every👏single👏 character👏is👏 FIRE!!! 🔥
just name any two characters, I even loved Sou Wei and Chi Cheng's dad scenes together 😂
I'm serious!! Those people are comfortable together!! They are friends behind the scenes and it shows!!
I wish I can watch Tian Xu Ning and Zhan Xuan in another drama 😂 those two were the best Frenemies I've even seen in a BL and I loved them here very much!! I don't care what their roles are I want to see them interacting together, I can watch them for hours and I wouldn't get bored!
And I may be crazy but I literally shipped everyone with everyone, the two tops?? Shipped! Exchanged partners? Shipped, even the two brothers ? Shipped 🤣 that's how bad I enjoyed all the characters together.
On the other hands, aside from the two main characters every other couple story is very underdeveloped, Cheng Yu and Xiao Shuai story was very abrupt, the two brothers story was vague and unclear what was going on or what might go on in the future, while there are other scenes that added nothing to the story and could be easily removed and add some clarifying scenes, also the end is like Boom! A sudden finish, it was so random, I wish they added something aside from just ending it like that, any hint for the work/relationship, parents acceptance or anything that indicates how are they going to live in the future.
Even Cheng Yu and Xiao Shuai had better closure 😂
Underdeveloped story with good end VS excessively explored story with abrupt end!

Characters:
As I said the cast were fantastic, which mirrors how we loved the characters too, Chi Cheng is the worst character I can even dream of meeting IRL yet! He is the best ever, very kind, lovable, cute and surprisingly obedient 🤣🤣
And not just towards Sou Wei, but also Cheng Yu, his BFF and his sister, it shows that he's not "only listens to his husband" type ... But genuinely listens to people who he loves and know they love him back.
My favourite characters has to be Cheng Yu, sorry everyone, but I love how flirty and very smart he is, cause let's face it... SW and XS are dumb and dumber compared to others also they are easily manipulated, maybe SW more than XS, he is kinda smart tbh and CC simply had so many hints but couldn't put two and two together, Wang shou was too destructive for my taste.
So for me, the one that shines the most as the smartest with the most mischievous ideas is my man, Cheng Yu ❣️❣️

I don't know what else to say, I will miss this drama, if you like BL then put this on the top of your list, it was fun, fluffy, sad, dramatic, sexy, hot, cute, suspenseful... It was a collection of emotions in it you don't want to miss ~~

Highly recommended ❣️

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Good but not great

I have to admit that I fell into the trap of thinking this would be like Hospital Playlist, but this is totally different, they both have the same vibes but with a completely different style.

Acting was great and story was the same, 4 residents and their daily struggles, personal life representation is limited, except maybe Oh Yiyoung but not the rest we literally know nothing about them.

It's a completely medical drama, romance is too little and comedy is nonexistent and dependable heavily on cameos, I believe the only time I half-laughed was at Ik Jun cameo, and maybe jeongwon but the rest of the drama was all about cases and residents struggles with work.

I hated Eun Won character very very much, she was unredeemable and very arrogant, and the ending didn't satisfy me, it's not enough for such a character, tell me why I watch a drama to get pissed off because of someone I see on daily basis 😂 she is just the worst and I've seen many like her, I literally watch drama to skip shitty people, and I also didn't like how Yi Young and Do won were treated like push overs, specially Do won!! Dude get your shit together!!!!! At least Yi Young is her hoobae!!

Watch it if
1- you like medical dramas
2- not looking for Rom-com
3- doesn't want something like hospital playlist because this is different.

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