Bijou

Bizzare production about pseudo-incest.

I watched this since i kind have soft spot of both leads.

The premise not for everyone since it contains pseudo incest between stepmom and step son. You can skip this if you are morally right person. but the execution is weak. The directing is mediocre, and the plot is ordinary. The forbidden love and tension between the ML and FL aren't portrayed, wasting the potential of Ji Jun Liang and Zhao Fei. Both have potential chemistry and i feel the director didn't catch the potential and the kisses was hot but lack of tension. ML's father casting was quite too old and i think it's ML grandfather.

The plot is about FL unintentionally helps the ML's father (in a wheelchair) pick up his phone, and the father, seeing her as his ideal woman, uses unfair means to coerce her parents into marrying him. Both leads fighting against ML's father felt too childish and mess. It's unclear what the ML and FL are seeking revenge for.

The interactions between ML and FL the variety show lack any sense of tension or forbidden love. It just adds verbal sparring. Furthermore, ML's easy victory over his father seems too simplistic and predictable.

I feel this script could have been filmed much better, but both the dialogue and the storyline were lacking and if this not for the leads i would dropped this more faster.

Only for hardcore fans.

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Can watch when you have no anything to watch.

An Old-fashioned story of FL was being cheated on by her ex-boyfriend and her best friend and then got one-night stand with ML, then quickly marrying the ML and getting revenge on the scumbag. The only highlight is that this time ML isn't the younger brother's father, but the SML's father. FL goes directly from girlfriend to stepmother, which is even more satisfying than being an aunt.

We need to agree Wang Yan Fei has more chemistry with Dai Rui more than with Yu Shang Xu. SML was quite delusional and fickle when he knows FL was ML's wife.

I quite annoyed by Wang Yan Fei styling and make up, did MUA and stylist had bad day or turned against her?
There's a bit of banter, which is acceptable, and it's watchable if you're bored and had no drama to watch.

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The tale about two repressed leads.

I watched this drama because i quite like Feng Ming Chao and Chen Lu Xi pair. For them i have no doubt about their chemistry but sometime their script was like Russian Roulete. Sometimes i enjoy, Sometimes i loathe it. The costumes, makeup, and props are beautiful, the filters are natural and the entire series uses original voice.

The story revolves around the self-redemption of two emotionally repressed individuals from unhappy family backgrounds. Sometimes the emotional transitions feel a bit abrupt, as if something was cut out (Perhaps due the censoring since i believe the original story was about BDSM).

ML was bullied to the point of being pathological, possesses a strong sense of morality and is resilient and restrained. FL was submissive to her toxic parents' manipulation, is proactive towards ML, creating a complex and compelling character. ML sees the female lead as an adorable kitten, while the FL sees him as radiating warmth. She feels a secret joy at his affection yet also a sense of unworthiness, a restrained struggle that makes the story so compelling. All the emotions are reciprocal, a natural progression of feelings.

Recommended to watch.

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This drama was too sweet without you realized you could get cavities.

I watched this and this drama was same as Liang Siwei and Yao Yuchen drama but for the sweetness and campus drama this drama wins. This drama is purely sweet with no angst.

The casting also perfectly captures the feeling of college students, especially Zhi Chunhe—she's look so youthful, a truly innocent-looking girl. FL has a lot of inner monologues. No unnecessary plot, no clichéd storylines, no villains, and while the supporting characters have limited screen time, it's all perfectly placed. Best friends gossip about each other is almost identical to real college life. Zhang Chi and Zhi Chun He are mysterious CP that have unrivaled charm that you cannot help but giddy when you are looking at them.

After watching the entire series, from the script to the actors to the production, there isn't a single flaw to be found beside obvious dubbing since i quite like Zhang Chi real voice. Let me rave about the merits The ending was fine and perfect..

This one reduced the focus on the conflicting family dynamics, which aligns with my expectations. I felt that focusing solely on the main storyline wouldn't affect the overall viewing experience.

From my own experience, this drama was more better when you rewatch this

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Quite light comedy but romance part was still underwheming.

I watched this because of plot and Ma Xiao Yu on non usual expertise role. Personally this is my first ever to finish Deng Ling Shu drama since her previous dramas are not my cup of tea. Both are quite have decent acting in here. I quite like the dynamic duo between Ma Xiao Yu and Deng Ling Shu but as romantic couple they are still not passable as lovers.

Plot is about FL was the mafia leader who trapped on generic CEO love drama story and it's one of the reason she got crows mouth while ML got mind-reading. It feels like they mixed generic trop like transmigration + marriage-first-love trop +mind reading ML+ transmigrated FL into one story and the execution was successfully since the plot was quite meticulous with some little flaw that we can forgive. FL's curse mouth not working on the ML but backfired to herself adds a sense of destiny to their relationship.

ML's character isn't as distinct as FL's; he's a simple, self-absorbed, love-struck individual whose daily inner monologue oscillates between gradually falling for her. The mind-reading ability doesn't significantly enhance the character; it seems to provide an initial opportunity for him to fall in love with the FL and also serves as some emotional support for his later affections. He's also still decent CEO who never said hurtful words to his wife-he is quite delicate for usual scumbag ML on same plot. He knew all along that the FL was acting to maintain her delicate, pampered image, but he was willing to play along and never question her—Love this part.

There are no clichéd drugging or mistaken identity plots. The kidnapping scenes are funny and not the traditional melodramatic kind. The relationship growth between ML and FL feels natural and the pacing is comfortable. But the kisses was not intense enough it feels too PG-13.

Some scenes are a bit childish, but as a lighthearted comedy, it's perfectly fine. I feel ML is a bit of a background character, often absent, so he doesn't seem to have much room to develop his character, and their interactions are limited, resulting in a weak sense of chemistry and the dubbing was quite not natural since i quite enjoy Ma Xiao Yu real voice but it can't be helped since the drama is from Tinghuadao.

Still worth to watch if you enjoy light comedy.

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Being scammed by the premises.

I watched this drama on December 2025 and the plots reminds me of Nakuna Hara Chan (2013) but with the difference ML that FL created was more aggressive but i feel the premises was not being well-executed and the plot was disjointed. Its normal if average watcher will be confused. It feels like i was being scammed by drama premises. There is no emotional moment in this drama. It feels so flat.

The earlier plot can be seen as the FL losing her memory due to an accident and forgetting the ML her muse. Her amnesia is related the death of one of her parents ML in another universe was angry why he was being abandoned by FL. This constant tugging between ML and FL was annoying. ML claims to be seeking revenge, but he's completely love-struck, constantly creating an environment that makes ML and FL feel like they're having an affair.

SML was initially okay, but to moralize the main couple's relationship, he was forced into scenes of cheating and neglecting the FL, causing the character settings and actions to contradict each other, severely impacting the story's flow and giving the impression that the acting was just for the sake of the plot—very jarring.

Personally not a fans of Cheng Zi-Li Meng Ran pair but the chemistry in this drama was so unbearable to watch.
Perhaps hardcore fans could enjoy this drama but i am being scammed by the premises, i am not enjoying this drama.

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Quite good at first half but the ending didn't resolve the problem

I watched this version first and the plot is more complete and detailed. FL's inner thoughts are portrayed delicately, and her interactions with ML are frequent and effective. The visual quality is good, and the opening shots of FL's background are well-done. The characters' behavior is logically consistent with the established plot. I quite like Li Shengxuan madness acting.

When the FL had relapse moment, I could feel her second personality emerge even through the screen; it felt very realistic. Li Shengxuan's facial expressions during the episode were also excellent, without any exaggerated facial movements.

The weakness in this drama; the chemistry between the Wu Zhuxi and Li Shengxuan dont really strong as other version. The ending is poorly handled-it didn't completely resolve the time loop and reincarnation issue.

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The plot was disjointed

This version is fine if watched first, but I watched the other version first. And Both actor are quite gorgeous but the plot was quite mess. The chemistry between Yue Yuting and Zhang Chi was quite average and the kisses was intense, but it lacks any aggression feeling.

This version is fast-paced, with some plot points cut. The story is disjointed and the plot jumps around. Especially the early portrayal of the FL's illness lacks detail. ML's crucial role in the FL's illness is poorly foreshadowed,

From a perspective, this version focuses on the ML as the narrator, making it seem like he's the one more seriously ill than the FL, especially in the later stages where his aggressive personality is fully displayed.

I feel this drama is for hardcore fans of the actors.

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Plot was bad but the making out was great

I watched this just forsake of Zhang Shan and Wang Xuan. Both are great kisser and the plot was bad.

FL has always suffered bullying from her family of origin, being switched at birth by her biological parents. She's quite pathetic after returning home, but thankfully the ML gives her fairness and favoritism. The kiss between these two was so passionate and intense, their eyes were practically glued to each other, making the viewer feel we should not interrupt their making out scene. The Green Tea Sister aka SFL was so annoying.

The cons is FL's parents and brother didn't receive any punishment in this drama. Also, SFL committed suicide, and the way her parents were grieving at her suicide scene clearly showed that SFL was more important to them than FL It's very likely that the parents would blame the FL for the SFL, so I think this aspect was handled very poorly.

Only for hardcore fans of the actors.

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Wang Haozhen looks to tired in this drama

I watched it for Wang Haozhen but he is obviously look tired in this drama. But after fast-forwarding through it all, I was utterly blown away by the plot. This script really feels like it was created by deadliner – where's the logic?

FL approached the ML to raise money for her sister's surgery, and the difference in their social status and impure motives created a lot of conflict. But who would have thought they'd fall in love so inexplicably, only to break up and get back together again due to some nonsensical misunderstandings? Fast forward to 3 years later, ML's family is in troubles, his career slump, and FL's hardships are all glossed over, leaving the characters hollow and their motivations incomprehensible.

Actually Wang Haozhen and Guan Xin chemistry are still pass to watch but the plot is not for it.

Only for hardcore fans.

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If you want to see down-to-earth story watch this

I watched this since i watched the season 2 first than i tried the season 1 and i understand why it was trending.

No mistresses, no white moonlight, no domineering CEOs, no time travel, just the simple life of the 1980s. There is no kissing scene it just camera tricks that wont make this drama rating down. I quite like Sun Yiran acting in here and Wang Daotie was stable in this drama.The key is this drama the supporting characters, including the two children, neighbors, etc have very delicate and vivid acting. There are also many heartwarming lines and narrations reminds me of Morning Drama from NHK.

Plot is simple about ML and his daughter comes to village and met FL and her son. ML and FL fell in love and they married when ML discovered FL was divorce and has nowhere to live.

The drama progresses naturally, depicting the union of the two families, from strangers to gradually becoming familiar, to accepting each other, and finally to relying on each other. Although simple, it is not melodramatic and is full of touching moments.

Recommended to watch.

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New plot and decent acting.

I watched this because Yi Hang and the plot was quite new the reborn ML x transmigrated FL. Guo Xin Yu is perfect for this role, working class FL who trapped in ancient time. The costumes, makeup, and props are excellent. Even the supporting casts doing great job too.

It's a sweet and angsty story with a happy ending. In her past life, the original FL conspired with the ML's mother, the Empress Dowager, and his younger brother, the Regent, to poison him, helping the Regent seize the throne. ML vowed never to be so compassionate again and was reborn.

New FL is a medical master's student, transmigrates into the novel, wanting to protect the kind-hearted ML. However, she encounters the newly reborn ML at the beginning, and her beloved becomes a tyrant, starting a hellish survival mode. FL has to juggle both the ML and the Empress Dowager, barely surviving. Fortunately, FL is smart, quickly deducing that the ML is a reincarnated person. The process ML gradually falling in love with the FL doesn't feel abrupt. The moment i like from this drama is about FL and her father, Prime Minister was really touching,

However, the later parts are a bit forced to add the duration and the kissing scenes are below average and the chemistry between the main leads are barely minimum.

Still decent watch.

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I disliked the ML character

OK I was saving this drama in my shelf since i didn't have mood to watch Miqi at that time and I watched this last week.

The actual drama was below average to my liking and yeah the voice was being dubbed has not making this drama better. Wang Haozhen still delivers his acting but Miqi is quite weak on terms of acting too bad i quite like her looks. Considering Miqi she never do real kiss (there is only one but yeah she always do tricks on kissing scene).

The blood-drawing trope is so uncool! Treating it as a way to repay a debt of gratitude is even more uncool. I forced myself since i am quite lenient person. Fortunately FL was smart by using pig blood. ML was quite bad person and didn't deserve FL at all.

Only recommended to hardcore fans.

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They should connect this season with season 2 instead

The overall quality is still above average, although it didn't surprise me, it's still okay.

It would be even better if this season were combined with the second season. Only the dramatic conflict at the end of the second season would be retained, with the third season featuring sweet interactions and a resolution, plus a bit more of the older brother + sweet girl storyline, and the decent guy + firecracker sister storyline.

SFL finally gets divorced this season, but given her personality, she probably won't even realize what she did wrong in the end.

I feel like this season is probably the real last one. The ending includes the ML's confession and love letter, and their wedding—a happy ending!

It was nice trilogy despite the flaws. Recommended to watch.

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