A STAND OUT DRAMA IN 2024
Just finished all 40 episodes!
This drama was such a breath of fresh air. It puts the female lead front and center, which was a really nice surprise since I expected a drama all about the ML. I went in expecting a typical romance where the ML takes charge all the time, but The Double totally defied my expectations.
The FL’s revenge plot drives the whole story, and she’s far from a helpless damsel in distress. She’s sharp, resourceful, and takes control of her own fate, with the ML stepping in to support her only when necessary. Honestly, I was surprised by how little screen time he gets, just a few minutes per episode (always elegantly waving that red and gold fan of his!)
I really liked the chemistry between the leads (even with all the talk about their age gap). Their relationship develops slowly but is full of heart-fluttering moments that make their growing feelings feel so natural. The ML actually reminds me a lot of Ling Buyi (LLTG) and Xie Wei (Kunning Palace), though he’s more refined and calculated, less impulsive. Wang Ying Yue carries a mature presence despite being so young, and his acting is seriously impressive.
The whole cast is great, but a real standout for me was Liang Yong Qi as Shen Yurong. His performance, especially his eye acting, was incredible! He gave his character so much depth; he balanced the dark and intense moments with just the right amount of restraint. Some of his scenes were actually chilling. I’d love to see him take on a leading role in the future.
As for the story, it’s engaging and suspenseful. There are some plot holes and over-the-top moments, but they didn’t take away from my enjoyment at all. The Double is easily one of the best dramas of 2024.
This drama was such a breath of fresh air. It puts the female lead front and center, which was a really nice surprise since I expected a drama all about the ML. I went in expecting a typical romance where the ML takes charge all the time, but The Double totally defied my expectations.
The FL’s revenge plot drives the whole story, and she’s far from a helpless damsel in distress. She’s sharp, resourceful, and takes control of her own fate, with the ML stepping in to support her only when necessary. Honestly, I was surprised by how little screen time he gets, just a few minutes per episode (always elegantly waving that red and gold fan of his!)
I really liked the chemistry between the leads (even with all the talk about their age gap). Their relationship develops slowly but is full of heart-fluttering moments that make their growing feelings feel so natural. The ML actually reminds me a lot of Ling Buyi (LLTG) and Xie Wei (Kunning Palace), though he’s more refined and calculated, less impulsive. Wang Ying Yue carries a mature presence despite being so young, and his acting is seriously impressive.
The whole cast is great, but a real standout for me was Liang Yong Qi as Shen Yurong. His performance, especially his eye acting, was incredible! He gave his character so much depth; he balanced the dark and intense moments with just the right amount of restraint. Some of his scenes were actually chilling. I’d love to see him take on a leading role in the future.
As for the story, it’s engaging and suspenseful. There are some plot holes and over-the-top moments, but they didn’t take away from my enjoyment at all. The Double is easily one of the best dramas of 2024.
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