Stupid
Stupid right out of the gate. Couldn't date anyone for three years because of a one night stand? Tell me how that's supposed to be believable. And the whole "mom was a porn star" angle is equally ridiculous. Mediocre acting, bad dialogue- at least the sea scenery is good. Definitely worth missing. ..............................................................................................Was this review helpful to you?
Flashbacks
I detest flashbacks. I particularly loathe a show that relies so heavily on digging into and regurgitating the past. Touch on the main points and get on with it. Do I really need to know who ate what at the cafeteria? Not enough time spent developing the present. I really wanted to like this, but watching is really painful.Was this review helpful to you?
Boring
I only watched this because I like a few of the leads. Couldn't finish it.First, I dislike shows that try too hard to be funny. The "funny" scenes were not. It felt a little bit like slapstick. Not amusing.
Second, the storyline was an endless repeating loop. It got boring quickly.
Most of the acting was good. Unfortunately, they really didn't have much to work with.
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Okay, not great
I expected nothing, didn't know any of the cast.I have to admit that I come back to this show once or twice a year. Skip through a lot, finish in a couple of hours.
The unexpected pairing of Chef John and Jiwan is the only reason to watch, really. He's such an arrogant a-hole and she's so naive. I wish they had more screen time, would have loved to see that relationship grow and deepen.
I did find a couple of other shows to watch by a couple of the actors, but, honestly, this felt like a throwaway drama by throwaway actors.
Overall, very disappointing.
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Nice
I dropped in on this drama on a whim, not really expecting much. So far, it's better than expected.First and foremost is the outdoor cinematography. I don't think I have ever seen a more beautiful area.
Surprised by how many actors I already knew. Pleased to have found new ones to follow.
However, can anyone tell me why it's so difficult to find who plays Aiyixia? Forty-five minutes online searching and all I can find are very few entries and only in Chinese.
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Ridiculous
Am I missing something? Have Korean dramas really become this bad? I can't think of a single one in the last couple of years that I could even finish. And this one, I could barely start.I read the reviews but was feeling generous, so I started watching. Not 5 minutes in, I was already skipping through.
The FL is even more of a one dimensional character than usual. And I feel nothing for the character. If I see one more 30 year old with the emotional IQ of a toddler I'll swear off k dramas forever. Older characters can be so interesting if done right, but this production doesn't even try.
Back to C dramas. At least there's more variety.
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Boring
"Drama" it is not.It's the same old story told a thousand times. Unfortunately, I can't find enough redeeming qualities to keep me watching.
Yes, the fact that the leads aren't in their early twenties is a nice change. But neither of them is at all appealing. Come on, we KNOW there's eye candy out there in their thirties and forties. "Love is For Suckers" comes to mind.
Evil mother, evil sister-in-law, m/f besties dating behind your back, unplanned pregnancy after a one night stand you can't forget..at least there's no time travel or malevolent spirits.
Glad I didn't expect much. At least I'm not too disappointed l
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Boring!
I went into drama with high hopes. However, the only part that was good is the first episode with the child actors.I kept waiting for the series to start. There was no chemistry, no electricity, no forward motion. All four of the lead characters are flat, one dimensional. I really like a couple of the actors and was really surprised.
Can we address the violence for violence's sake? What is the point? WHO is it aimed at? What kind of audience is this series looking for? All we needed is an SA to make it truly revolting.
Chinese dramas have been getting worse over the last year or so. This one tops the charts for BAD.
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Age related confusion
Why does Chinese drama insist on casting someone in their 30s to play a 17 year old? It's so incredibly annoying to try to force my brain to accept something that is so visibly untrue. FL is pretty, a good actress - and obviously not a teenager. I don't think it's enough to make me stop watching but it ruins the overall feeling.But...a new favorite actor! How is it that in all my years of watching C-dramas I have never before encountered Yu En Tai? The man has a face like a rubber mask, emotions changing quickly and effortlessly. And the subtle crazy look was terrifying! I am in awe.
An earlier review stated this needed more episodes and I agree. It felt very rushed in the last five or so episodes and the ending was unsatisfying. Would I watch again? Except for a couple of exceptional actors, I doubt it. But I don't feel I wasted my time.
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Ugh
What has happened to Chinese drama? Are we only getting the dregs in the US?Third rate acting. The feeling of everyone trying too hard. Nothing feels natural.
Lack of chemistry between the leads. Could have just picked up strangers on the street and dressed them up.
Script and dialogue scream "High school drama." Are professional writers really hard to find?
Not even going to try to watch any more of this. Except for the sets, everything about this is first year college level.
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Should have read the reviews first.
I really like Ren Jia Lun, have enjoyed performances of several others in the cast in other shows. Bit lukewarm about Peng Xiao Ran, probably because I've only seen her once before in a not great role. All in all, I was looking forward to this drama.BUT! Did a 12 year old write the script? So stilted, so cringe. Honestly, how did the writer convince a studio that this was good writing? No, I'm not a writer but I know what a good script sounds like. This isn't it.
When I can't get through the first episode without jumping out every few minutes I know it's not going to get better. I refuse to torture myself by watching good actors struggle.
By the way, was Ren I'll during filming? He looks gaunt.
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W.T.F.?
Already don't want to watch. The opening scene is just ridiculous. And set in the wrong place at the wrong time. Is this yet another boring "time travel" show? It's a tired, overused genre. Don’t see how a giant snake can make this worth watching. XxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxWas this review helpful to you?
What happened?
I went into this with semi-high expectations given the leads. I can't even get through the first episode. It's just so ridiculous. Ridiculous. Ridiculous. Ridiculous. Ridiculous. Ridiculous. Ridiculous. Ridiculous. Ridiculous. Ridiculous. Ridiculous. Ridiculous. Ridiculous. I love Li Yi Tong, but this was painful.Was this review helpful to you?
