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FL was the scumbag

I am curious about dramas that are about robots and AI. I found this drama on youtube so decided to watch it. This is essentially a cheating drama. I didn't enjoy the drama.

What I liked:
1. Supporting characters - I appreciated Assistant Xu's protectiveness of his boss. I also liked ML's father.
2. Acting - I quite liked Chen Chu Huan's acting.
3. Length - Just 90 minutes.
4. Antagonist's action - I liked the scene where FL was told off by the antagonist. She blamed him for ruining her marriage but he set the record straight.

What I disliked:
1. FL - She cheated on her husband by kissing another man. Then she blamed the other man for ruining her marriage. Silly woman.
2. The other man - Yes, I disliked him not just for pursuing married woman but for taking credit for a project he didn't lead.
3. Sci-fi - Unfortunately there were many sci-fi scenes in this drama as it focused mostly on FL's arc.
4. The ending - I disliked it.

Favourite scene
When male antagonist told FL about her mistakes

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I was surprised by the stellar acting & good storytelling

I was moody & getting headache on Saturday evening because of unexpected work during daytime. I wasn't in the mood for new releases but still wanted to watch a vertical drama so I picked this title from my watchlist. Wow this drama went beyond my expectation. I liked it a lot!

What I liked:
1. Acting - Wow, Ma Qiu Yuan impressed me with her stellar acting. Her character's frustrations & desperation reached my heart. He Cong Rui gave a great performance too - he was expressive despite his character's cold demeanour. Palpable chemistry between MQY & HCR.
2. FL characterisation - Her life was filled with misfortunes but she was tenacious. It was good to see her vulnerability.
3. ML characterisation - He was a jerk at first but slowly became a better man after getting to know FL. I liked that he accepted FL's decision when she asked for breakup. He also prioritised FL's studies.
4. Romance - Rocky at first because ML treated her like a plaything. However the relationship became caring once ML understood the situation that FL was facing. I enjoyed the tender moments between FL and ML especially the face caress.
5. Supporting characters - I liked ML's assistant a lot because of his perceptiveness. I also liked ML's mother, the traditional healer, FL's friend & FL's brother.
6. Styling - I liked FL's kooky jumpers. I noticed how small MQY was when I saw her shoes.
7. Writing - I thought this was going to be another Cold CEO with naïve poor virgin. Whoa I was wrong - there were many twists.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - I knew that he was a baddie. ML's arranged fiancee was snobbish and atrocious. Glad they got retribution.
2. ML's actions - I disliked ML as first because of his red flag tendency. The forced kisses were a turn off.

Favourite scene
When FL told ML about her frustrations around episode 31

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Great kissing scenes but bland acting by supporting cast

My friend thehepburn notified me of this vertical drama and the different versions back in December. I got bored on Chinese New Year so I looked up iQIYI and found this drama. I liked it but I love version 1 with Wang Chen Peng & Lin Zi Xuan.

What I liked:
1. Romance - There were plenty of intimate scenes in this drama. FL often got pushed to the bed but my favourite scene is when she took charge. I loved it when they were at ease with each other. Hand holding was adorable.
2. Acting - Xia Ning Jun & Yu Yu Tong gave a good performance. They were a gorgeous couple & had sizzling chemistry. I also liked He Lian Fei's performance - his aura was as strong as the main leads
3. FL characterisation - This version of FL teased ML a lot, great to see her flirt with hubby. She was also cool & collected.
4. ML characterisation - I liked his protectiveness over ML. He was smart & observant - his reactions towards FL's quips were adorable.
5. Styling - Both of them were elegant. Their outfits really elevated them to look like a power couple.
6. Supporting characters - It was great to see Wen ge ge given airtime. That scene when he met FL after the debacle was touching. I also liked Lu Jing Huai in this version. He seemed level-headed.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - Yan Zhao was pathetic for playing victim.
2. Acting - The supporting cast gave rather bland performances. In the first version, I felt strong emotions when FL's biological mother and Yan Zhao appeared on screen. In this drama, they felt insignificant.

Favourite scene
Bathtub scene

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Transactional relationship with good camaraderie

I was in the mood for Wang Chen Peng's dramas after loving his recent drama with Bai Yan. This drama had been in my playlist since I also enjoy Li Ke Yi's acting. Overall I liked this drama.

What I liked:
1. Romance - It started off fake & transactional but I liked how it progressed into real romantic relationship. I liked that there was warmth from the start - FL & ML went into marriage of convenience without animosity.
2. FL's arc - She was daughter of a criminal & carried that stigma all her life. I liked how the arc was told. There was childhood connection between FL & ML.
3. ML's characterisation - I knew he had crush on her when he kept offering money for a task. However I didn't like ML forcing kiss on FL at the start of their relationship.
4. Supporting characters - I liked FL's friend & ML's assistant.
5. Acting - I liked the performance by Wang Chen Peng & Li Ke Yi. Good chemistry.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonist - ML's pursuer who was family friend and overstepped boundary. I also disliked ML's mother for disrespecting ML and FL.
2. Abuse - The abuse faced by FL was too much.

Favourite scene
The opening

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Well executed, satisying revenge tale with FL kissing both ML & SML

I had just gone home after a fun sleepover with my besties. I switched on my iQIYI app and this drama appeared on screen. Huang Bo recent dramas tend to be a miss but I decided to give this drama a chance. I was extremely satisfied with this revenge tale.

What I liked:
1. Revenge - Layered, complex & carefully executed. Refreshing twist. I loved that the story involves 2 people teaming up for a common goal.
2. Characters - Four fascinating characters that were wonderfully written. I considered Huang Bo's character as ML. SFL & SML's arc had depth. I liked that SFL's arc wasn't draggy.
3. Dynamics - Riveting interactions between FL & ML, FL & SML, FL & SFL, ML & SFL.
4. Acting - Superb performances by the cast.
5. Intimacy - The kiss with a tie was hot. I liked that she kissed both ML & SML.
6. FL characterisation - Flawed but focused.
7. Styling - Great outfits worn by FL, ML & SML.
8. Supporting characters - I liked FL's brother, SML's ex-fiancee.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonist - SFL was a psychopath, evil & possessive. Butler Yuan was nasty too. ML was scumbag for using FL as donor then plaything. ML's father was cruel.
2. Harm - I disliked the fact that FL was willing to harm herself to reach her goal.

Favourite scene
When ML found out the truth about FL's intentions

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Wish there were more couply moments in this long vertical drama

I was in the mood for Zhao Mu Yan's dramas because I was writing a reddit post on her dramas. I found that she had worked with Feng Xiang Kun more than 5 times so I was curious to find which collab was my favourite. This wasn't it.

What I liked:
1. Romance - Only the opening scene had some spice. The couple took time to build their relationship. It was clear that he had a big crush on her. I liked that ML didn't push FL for intimacy aftet they got married.
2. Supporting characters - ML's family was so warm & welcoming. I also liked Shao Zheng, work acquaintance of ML & SML. He gave sound advice.
3. ML characterisation - He was kind & patient. I liked that he prioritised FL's wellbeing.
4. FL characterisation - I enjoyed watching her character grew confident over time.

What I disliked:
1. Intimacy - The drama's first & only intimate scene was at the start of the drama. I wish there were lingering kisses & steamy intimacy once they had confessed their feelings.
2. Duration - At 3+ hours, the drama was too long for me.

Favourite scene
Drunk confession

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Underwhelming performance but good kisses and shots

I watched this drama a few days after its release because of a reddit friend's review. I liked Tian Yu Wei's acting in the two dramas I watched.

What I liked:
1. Production - Raw & natural. I liked how the drama was shot. I could see FL's pores, which is good thing for me.
2. Styling - Refreshing because of natural makeup.
3. Kisses - Good kisses.
4. Tian Yu Wei - I don't remember what this drama is all about but overall Tian Yu Wei gave good performance.

What I disliked:
1. Acting - FL's acting was underwhelming that I was indifferent towards her character. There wasn't any chemistry with Tian Yu Wei.
2. Romance - Lacklustre.

Favourite scene
When FL & ML made out in the car

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Short, straightforward & good enough revenge drama featuring a dancer

I recently enjoy the performances by Yu Ke Ran and saw this drama in a playlist of Zhao Mu Yan's dramas. My curiosity got the better of me - I watched it and liked it enough.

What I liked:
1. Revenge - I liked her revenge plan.
2. FL characterisation - I liked that she was flawed. She never expected to have a connection with SML the son of the antagonist.
3. Acting - Zhao Mu Yan, Yu Ke Ran, the actress who played the main antagonist and the actor who played her son gave good performances. My first time watching YKR as scumbag - I liked it!
4. Length - Only 67 minutes. Straight to the point.
5. Seduction - I enjoyed the scenes with Zhao Mu Yan and Yu Ke Ran. The shower scene was hot.
6. Dance - I loved Zhao Mu Yan in her dancing garb. She looked graceful. I also enjoyed the tango dance she did.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - SFL was evil. She killed her husband and his kids - DAMN! Her lover played by Yu Ke Ran was a vicious accomplice. Glad they got retribution.

Favourite scene
When FL seduced ML

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Too melodramatic but the kisses were fiery & topnotch

I liked the pairing of Liu Xi Yu and Min Jie in two dramas and this being the first collab had me excited. Unfortunately I didn't enjoy this drama as much as Kiss Me My CEO Husband (I watched on iQIYI).

What I liked:
1. Romance - Fiery, passionate kisses. Damn I was on fire watching those scenes. ML did a lot of giving and it's cool to see ML who did not feel emasculated by strong FL.
2. Acting - Electric chemistry between Liu Xi Yu and Min Jie. They looked in sync when performing on screen.
3. FL characterisation - She was able to stand on her two feet. No damsel in distress.
4. Supporting characters - I liked FL's bestie & ML's father.
5. Styling - I loved FL's pantsuit. She was beautiful in purple & burgundy. I also liked clothes worn by Min Jie. That bonus scene was a very nice surprise.

What I disliked:
1. Cheating - I dislike when main character got involved with another main character while still married to cheating spouse. I wish FL had been divorced when she started relationship with ML.
2. Plot - Too melodramatic for my liking.
3. Antagonists - There were many from FL's spouse, his mistress to ML's pursuer and FL's family member.

Favourite scene
When FL & ML met ML's father after getting married

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Humbled by this tale of hardworking single mother and wheelchair bound military vet

I have always liked Zhen Ni's acting. My friend undead bug aka AuthorAEM told me about this drama. So I decided to watch it on iQIYI. Wow, I enjoyed this drama immensely.

What I liked:
1. FL characterisation - I loved her tenacity and resilience. She was a hard worker. I also liked that she was entrepreneurial - she can negotiate.
2. ML characterisation - Full of empathy. A quick thinker.
3. Styling - Loved FL's outfits especially the floral top she wore to the hospital.
4. Supporting character - Loved the aunties when they went against Li family and backed Jiang Nan.
5. Romance - He was smitten from the first sight. Great push and pull dynamics. I could sense the tension and change of dynamics when she gave massages to ML's injured leg.
6. Music - I loved that these songs were featured in the drama: Amelie OST and the instrumental version of The Sound of Silence.
7. Battle of in laws - That battle between ML's mother and grandmother was entertaining.

What I liked:
1. Antagonists - FL's ex Yu Cheng and his family were despicable. The way they treated FL and their daughter were atrocious. Xu Min was pathetic and vicious for her scheming. ML's grandmother & aunty were horrible people.

Favourite scene
When FL realised that she had romantic feelings for ML

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Enjoyable pilot romance drama but wish the kisses were fiery

I discovered this drama when I visited Sun Qian Xun's douyin account for a reddit assignment. Wang Nian Jiang Cheng caught my attention when he acted alongside Peng Yao. I became interested in this drama and I must say it was a good watch.

What I liked:
1. FL characterisation - I thought she would have the same background as other FL in pilot dramas but to my surprise, it wasn't. Her parents were rich but she never acted like a spoilt heiress. I liked that she was serious about her career.
2. Romance - She chased him. I liked that her moves weren't aggressive (like many Xue Zi Qi's FLs). ML slowly realised he liked him too and they had a sweet romance.
3. ML characterisation - I liked his cool & calm demeanor. If I am not mistaken, his parents were also rich but he was never a snob.
4. Acting - I liked the performance given by both SQX & WNJC.
5. Tone - It was an easy watch and the length was good.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - As usual, there is always a woman envious of FL. So yes there was green tea.
2. Kisses - I wish there were hot & fiery kisses. The drama was PG 13 for me.

Favourite scene
When ML realised he had fallen for FL

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FL knew her worth & scumbag ML never got second chance

I saw this drama poster on reelxia and I became intrigued. I had watched Zhang Yu Jiao but Li Hong Yu was unfamiliar to me. I decided to watch it last month and I quite liked it.

What I liked:
1. FL characterisation - I liked that she knew what she was getting from the deal.made with ML & she never saw herself as a victim. She knew her bottom lone & worked very hard to complete the deal.
2. Supporting characters - I liked her colleagues from the first workplace. They saw her value to the company and were never toxic towards FL.
3. Styling - FL wore beautiful clothes. I loved the red jumpsuit.
4. Ending - Surprised by kindness.
5. Romance - Spicy scene between ML & FL but their relationship was transactional and toxic. FL was lucky to find love - she had sweet romance with SML.
6. Tone - Despite ML's toxicity, I liked this drama. It was well-paced.

What I disliked:
1. ML characterisation - A scumbag who thought he was FL's saviour because of his financial aid.
2. Green tea - She was stupid, mean & snobbish.

Favourite scene
When FL accepted SML's love confession

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Good romance arc but I didn't see chemistry between ZX & YLQ

I noticed this drama when it was fresh release. The title implied ML was a playboy. I added to my watchlist and only watched it last week. It was a good watch though I expected something more.

What I liked:
1. Romance - I liked that they went into partnership after FL outsmarted ML. They liked each other and the kisses were good.
2. FL characterisation - She was smart for wanting to protect Pei inheritance.
3. ML characterisation - I liked that he was self-made businessman unfazed by family wealth. He wasn't interested to fight with his relative over inheritance.
4. Supporting characters - I liked ML's assistant & grandma.
5. Styling - I liked the outfits picked for both FL & ML.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - ML's bro & sis-in-law were greedy for wealth inheritance. I also didn't like the antagonist introduced in the third act.
2. Acting - Even though I enjoyed the romance arc, I didn't sense any chemistry between Zhang Xuan and Yang Luo Qian.

Favourite scene
The kiss on the counter

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Lucky & likeable Mr Nice Guy married to rich, beautiful woman

I was intrigued by Wei Jia Yu after seeing posters of his dramas on reddit. I decided to explore his work first with this drama. I liked it even though the romance part could be stronger.

What I liked:
1. ML characterisation - Lucky guy. He got married to beautiful and rich woman who was unfortunately comatose. He was given access to expensive cars and luxury suite but he was truly Mr Nice Guy. Never abused privilege given.
2. Tone - Lighthearted & hilarious.
3. Supporting characters - I liked FL's relatives and nursing crew. ML's parents were likeable too.
4. Kindness - I loved the acts of kindness demonstrated in this drama.
5. Romance - Tender & sweet love. I loved their dates - ML took FL to outdoor places for speedy recovery. Acts of service were definitely his love language.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - ML's uncle & cousin were obnoxious.
2. FL characterisation - She was underdeveloped. Too much time on her comatose state.

Favourite scene
FL's birthday celebration

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Passionate & tender moments + superb acting made this an A

I was in the mood for Yue Yu Ting's drama so I decided to watch this drama today. The video on Dramazone had 1 million views and wow, this drama met my expectations. I enjoyed it immensely.

What I liked:

1. Romance - Passionate & tender. ML couldn't stop kissing FL at every opportunity and FL seemed to enjoy whenever she was kissed. I also enjoyed the sweet couple moments e.g. award celebration. You can see ML's gratitude during that scene.
2. FL characterisation - She was humble, hardworking and kind. She knew her true north and was proud of her achievements. It's easy to love her.
3. ML characterisation - Cheeky and in some ways, possessive. He was skeptical of FL's intentions but that did not stop him from loving FL.
4. Styling - I really liked her wardrobe - very chic. The dresses she tried on during her shopping trip were gorgeous on her. I also liked ML's wardrobe.
5. Supporting characters - I liked the lady who pursued ML then became FL's buddy. Unexpected moment there! Mr Ji, CEO of Voyage, was mysterious and oh I liked his arc. I also liked FL's adoptive father. The phone call was moving.
6. Acting - Superb performances by Yue Yu Ting, Lu Huan Yu and the cast.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - FL's sister was a bimbo. Their former classmate Ms Su was delusional. I also hated all the goons who supported her.
2. Deception - I disliked ML for concealing his identity to FL. She was right to be mad at him for being duped.

Favourite scene
When FL confronted ML about his hidden identity

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