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This review may contain spoilers
The twists made this stolen identity story exciting until the very end
I was preparing for a reddit post about Chinese vertical drama actors from Taiwan and decided to revisit Bai Yi Xiang's work even though I had seen 3 already. I picked this drama because I had only seen Zhai Cheng Lu in 1 drama. I must say this drama exceeded my expectation thanks to the writing.
What I liked:
1. Stolen identity - There was a good combination of elements to strengthen the stolen identity trope.
2. Acting - I was impressed by Zhai Cheng Lu and Liu Yan Jun's performances. Contrasting style to make their different personas stand out. Bai Yi Xiang was also good in his role in comparison to his other dramas that I have seen. The actress who played mother to both sisters was good too.
3. FL characterisation - She was calm, composed & kind. She was not an idle housewife - there were a few work scenes that showcased her capability at work.
4. Romance - There was sexual tension between FL and ML post-identity swap. There were sweet gestures by FL towards ML.
5. Twists - I loved how the twists were presented in this drama. In most vertical dramas, the third act became flat after climax but this drama managed to keep my excitement and interest until the very end.
6. Pacing - 2 hours 14 minute drama that is well-paced.
What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - Si Yao was a jealous opportunist and manipulative. She saw an opportunity that could benefit her without much work and took it. Mr Lu was another opportunist who was smart enough to get entangled with Si Yao.
2. FL's mother - Oh the twist! Her actions after finding out the truth frustrated me.
3. Cheating - ML slept with FL when she was drunk and amnesiac because he felt a connection with her. Then he never came clean to his wife-to-be. It's just icky to me that he cheated even with this complicated stolen identity element.
Favourite scene
When FL's mother revealed that she know about the stolen identity
What I liked:
1. Stolen identity - There was a good combination of elements to strengthen the stolen identity trope.
2. Acting - I was impressed by Zhai Cheng Lu and Liu Yan Jun's performances. Contrasting style to make their different personas stand out. Bai Yi Xiang was also good in his role in comparison to his other dramas that I have seen. The actress who played mother to both sisters was good too.
3. FL characterisation - She was calm, composed & kind. She was not an idle housewife - there were a few work scenes that showcased her capability at work.
4. Romance - There was sexual tension between FL and ML post-identity swap. There were sweet gestures by FL towards ML.
5. Twists - I loved how the twists were presented in this drama. In most vertical dramas, the third act became flat after climax but this drama managed to keep my excitement and interest until the very end.
6. Pacing - 2 hours 14 minute drama that is well-paced.
What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - Si Yao was a jealous opportunist and manipulative. She saw an opportunity that could benefit her without much work and took it. Mr Lu was another opportunist who was smart enough to get entangled with Si Yao.
2. FL's mother - Oh the twist! Her actions after finding out the truth frustrated me.
3. Cheating - ML slept with FL when she was drunk and amnesiac because he felt a connection with her. Then he never came clean to his wife-to-be. It's just icky to me that he cheated even with this complicated stolen identity element.
Favourite scene
When FL's mother revealed that she know about the stolen identity
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