The unfairness of life
'Twelve letters' is one of the most underrated dramas of 2025. The story takes place in a remote town, full of emotions and suspense, wrapped in misery, with a hint of youthful romance.
I am writing this review while the series in still airing as to avoid giving any spoilers by mistake. Feel free to read it if you wish.
The two main characters, Ye Haitang and Tang Yixun, have led anything but a worry‐free life. Ye Haitang was abused by her father who appeared sugar‐coated in front of any other person on the planet except his family. Her mom left Ye Yibo(her husband), leaving her young daughter to be the only victim of her father's outbursts. Tang Yixun, abandoned by his parents, grew up in an orphanage. He was later on bullied and had to "drop out" of school (I'm not going to go too deep into his past), and was forced to become a debt coletor in order to make ends meet.
Although most cdramas have around 20-40 episodes — more than enough time to develop the plot — this one has only 12. I do not find it lacking in this aspect, and it certainly does not feel rushed. To some, the main leads' relationships might be a little sudden, but we have to take into account that they are still children who get easly attached to someone who extends a helping hand.
The mystery, thriller and fantasy genres are deeply rooted in the story. The mystery of the appearance/disappearance of letters was excecuted well. Also, the criteria for traveling through space and time are a clever idea.
I don't have relevant enough complaints to be mentioned in this review, nor am I going to nitpicking at every corner.
The plot relies heavily on the traumatic factor, it also touches on subjects such as friendship and healing, showing that there's aways light at the end of the tunnel. A lot of us have probably found ourselves is a slump at least once in our lives, but we're still here, hopefully enjoying life, because we kept going. There is more to life than an abusive father; Ye Haitang must not put an end to everything to serve a scumbag of a man "justice". He will get his karma, and so will she.
I do not recommend this series if you can not understand the pain that lies under every smile. It may appeal boring or not make sense. I, personally, love this and I can tell it's going to be one of my favorites.
To sum it all up, give it a shot. Everything is worth a chance. Don't knock it till you try it.
I am writing this review while the series in still airing as to avoid giving any spoilers by mistake. Feel free to read it if you wish.
The two main characters, Ye Haitang and Tang Yixun, have led anything but a worry‐free life. Ye Haitang was abused by her father who appeared sugar‐coated in front of any other person on the planet except his family. Her mom left Ye Yibo(her husband), leaving her young daughter to be the only victim of her father's outbursts. Tang Yixun, abandoned by his parents, grew up in an orphanage. He was later on bullied and had to "drop out" of school (I'm not going to go too deep into his past), and was forced to become a debt coletor in order to make ends meet.
Although most cdramas have around 20-40 episodes — more than enough time to develop the plot — this one has only 12. I do not find it lacking in this aspect, and it certainly does not feel rushed. To some, the main leads' relationships might be a little sudden, but we have to take into account that they are still children who get easly attached to someone who extends a helping hand.
The mystery, thriller and fantasy genres are deeply rooted in the story. The mystery of the appearance/disappearance of letters was excecuted well. Also, the criteria for traveling through space and time are a clever idea.
I don't have relevant enough complaints to be mentioned in this review, nor am I going to nitpicking at every corner.
The plot relies heavily on the traumatic factor, it also touches on subjects such as friendship and healing, showing that there's aways light at the end of the tunnel. A lot of us have probably found ourselves is a slump at least once in our lives, but we're still here, hopefully enjoying life, because we kept going. There is more to life than an abusive father; Ye Haitang must not put an end to everything to serve a scumbag of a man "justice". He will get his karma, and so will she.
I do not recommend this series if you can not understand the pain that lies under every smile. It may appeal boring or not make sense. I, personally, love this and I can tell it's going to be one of my favorites.
To sum it all up, give it a shot. Everything is worth a chance. Don't knock it till you try it.
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