It's fine
The best part of this show is the humor in the interactions between the three leads. Qin Ming initially doesn't welcome the newcome, Da Bao. But with every case, the three leads learn to trust in one another. Although they bicker, they get the job done.Otherwise, the show is pretty outdated. It reminds me of TVB some crime shows: the ones that are easy to watch, but you probably shouldn't analyze it too much.
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Has nothing to do with Marry My Dead Body
This kind of feels like if "Brooklyn 99" in the style of "The Office" in that it's super silly. It'd help to suspend your disbelief to enjoy this show. It would also be helpful to understand enough Chinese to understand the idioms and wordplay. If you're looking for something similar to "Marry My Dead Body," look elsewhere.Was this review helpful to you?
Yang Yang did a good job
This was very uniquely shot. The special effects weren't bad. The action scenes were quite elaborate which adds weight to the fighting. For the first time, I can actually feel how long and tedious(?) the journey to immortality/ spiritual cultivation is.I wish we saw more of the Demon Sects. I love hearing their dialects. I couldn't stand how all these women kept falling in love with Han Li, especially Nan Gong Wan. Alas, this is a male-oriented story.
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I Am Nobody: The Showdown Between Yin & Yang
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Not as addicting as the first season
The casting director is a genius! I especially loved the casting for Wang Zhen Qiu. The recast of Zhu Ge Qing is definitely disappointing, but I'll survive. I never read the manhua, so I didn't really understand his romance storyline. Felt out of place.The story felt much slower than the first season. I rewatched the first season before watching this one, and I was just as invested the second time around. I also think the portrayal of Zhang Chu Lan's cunning side could've used more work.
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I like knowing that they're happily together in real life lol
I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS ENDING. YeQing's mom drove me crazy; I wanted to smack her so bad. Like I get it, but she caused so much trouble for everyone. I'm not even sure why I was hooked lol Maybe because they're a real-life couple? idkThe pacing is slower than modern dramas which is normal for this era. But I think the writing is pretty solid. The characters and plot are well-grounded and cohesive. Acting is solid, I never felt taken out of the drama (although I couldn't stop thinking about what filming this was like for them as a real couple).
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Wasn't a perfect drama, but very well done
A lot of the male actors couldn't really hold their own alongside their female counterparts. Some of the lines were a bit stiff and unnatural. But otherwise, I think the drama did a good job portraying different perspectives when it comes to this topic. They also did a good job of keeping the story to what was important rather than making it longer than it needed to be. I didn't feel a lull anywhere and always wanted to keep watching. Although I think the writing/pacing for Qin Nan's storyline was interesting.Was this review helpful to you?
Light-hearted and Easy-To-Watch Legal Drama
Jung Kyung Ho is great. He mixes comedy into his acting very comfortably. However, the rest of the Pro Bono team was a bit theatrical for me. I might just have watched too many Kdramas and am getting tired of this style of comedic acting. Otherwise, a light-hearted, easy-to-watch law drama. You can feel the sincerity through each actor's portrayal and the cases.Was this review helpful to you?
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Collectivism Propaganda Rooted in Women Writing Off Their Needs
The show portrays the complexities of being a parent. "All adults make selfish decisions, but that's because they'll do anything for their child." The writers threw everything they could at our main characters to make their lives so difficult that we can't help but acquiesce to the characters' actions.The show was shot well. There were scenes that were very well performed. These are all characters you might know in real life. But I think the story lost itself in its collectivism propaganda. Ultimately, for a show titled (direct Chinese translation) "Beloved Child/ren", I didn't leave with "Wow, they really love their children," but with "Wow, all these freaking idiot men creating problems for the women in their lives and the women are just supposed to forgive and let go, unless the women plan to divorce these men."
I watched this show for the scene where Fang YiNuo and Xiao Luo meet up to divide their assets. I am leaving disappointed, but I think the actors did the best they could. I think there is value in a story about making sacrifices for your family and putting your own needs aside for the people you care about, but this show overdid it. Too dramatic.
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Very solid drama
This isn't an idol drama so if you're looking for a romance-focused drama, this might not be for you.This was a down-to-earth drama with a solid story. Everyone's acting was solid. Even though the idol acting is still present with Chen Fei Yu (but it's negligible), Sun Qian's acting was very natural. The second leads' story was much more intriguing to me. I wouldn't have minded if they extended the push and pull for a little longer lol.
I feel like this drama is a solid 4, but I'm giving it a 3 because it's a little slow for my taste.
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Fell off towards the end
Premise is hilarious; it was funny to watch nothing go according to plan for our main character in the first half of the show. The second half kind of fell off. I think what made the second half weak was that it became too serious: trying to present a greater meaning to a completely ridiculous situation. It's easier to overlook the plot holes when it's just a comedy; but when you start getting serious, the plot holes are harder to ignore.Was this review helpful to you?
Interesting plot and good acting
Solid cast. Acting was great all around. The chemistry between our leads is interesting; one I haven't seen in a long time. The plot is interesting enough, but it's more focused on their complicated teacher-student relationship. So if you're not that into character-driven dramas, this might not be for you.Was this review helpful to you?
A less gritty version of 'The Knockout'
My biggest takeaway from this show was that it kept getting better the more you watched. Most shows never really know how to wrap things up, so the endings can feel dragged out or unsatisfying. This show managed to maintain its pace to the end.Everyone's acting was solid, I never felt taken out of the show.
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