Winter Is Not the Death of Summer but the Birth of Spring
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I would recommend this
i’ve seen a lot of critical reviews saying the series was poorly made, but we all know it didn’t have a big budget for better production. still, i think they really tried.so far, i like the story because there aren’t too many characters, so the plot focuses on the main pair. they make a great duo, and the story feels different from other bl shows. the trope of a prisoner and a prisoner is rare since most bls are about high school love stories. the characters seem mature, but they’re clearly struggling with their relationship, like they’re yearning to be loved even though it feels forbidden because of who they are.
i’m honestly so curious about their backstories. i really want to know more about them.
to be honest, their acting needs improvement, but it’s understandable since it’s their first time acting. and while we can’t really complain about the writing since it’s based on a true story, i think they could’ve added better elements to the plot and executed the drama more smoothly.
this would be a good drama to watch if you’re short on time but still want a “good” plot. the episodes are really short, but so far it's a great story to watch.
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This is honestly a DISAPPOINTMENT. Everyone waited three years for this, and we had HIGH expectations because the production team kept hyping up the budget (eg. saying the budget was very high!) But maybe that’s exactly what ruined the series, a high production budget but a weak storyline, and too many cast members, which led to unequal screentime distribution. character development was also lacking due to limited screentime and poor pacing.Was this review helpful to you?
saved by good visual casting from flopping.
i don’t really get the hype this drama gets. at first, i kind of did because i can’t deny the first episode was really great. i thought it had the potential to be one of the best, but they completely let us down with the poor writing. it just got more and more boring as the episodes came out.the cast is visually appealing, but i don’t care if they look good when they act stiffly in a badly written series. i think there’s room to develop the characters more. most of them are lively and outgoing, but teerak acts like a child. i get that they’re going for a cute personality, but it just comes off as cringy to me.
then there’s muenfah, he’s always holding a freaking phone, and all he does is smile. even when smiling, he somehow looks stiff. it’s just so awkward.
to be honest, i feel like not a lot of people would watch this if thomas and kong weren’t in it. the series is only saved because of them, since they’re so hyped.
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labubu live action
this live action is a disgrace to the novel. they didn’t follow the story and improvised way too much. casting actors with massive fanbases just to milk profits, only to end up producing one of the worst live action ever made. don’t waste your time on this trash. read the novel or webtoon instead, that’s where the real story lives.Was this review helpful to you?
Not your typical highschool drama
We got less romance between Ming Sheng and Qiao Qingyu, but sometimes a drama doesn’t need a strong romantic storyline to be great.
It’s not just a typical high school drama, this one felt very deep to me, and I genuinely felt connected to it. It also includes meaningful advocacies and tackles social issues, like the stigma and prevention of HIV/AIDS and Mental ilness such as depressions and many more.
Also, how Qingyu became Beiyu’s voice, she didn’t think it was too late to speak on her behalf. She said the things Beiyu never had the chance or strength to say to the elders until her death.
Last thing, let’s give applauses to the cast who did so well that the drama felt more emotional. 👏🏻
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