when speed meets Groundhog Day
After watching Mobius with Bai Jingting, I felt a little underwhelmed. One reviewer here on Dramalist suggested I watch Reset, also starring BJT along with my favorite actress, Zhao Jin Mai — and I’m glad I did. Though it revolves around the familiar “bus with a bomb” trope, I truly appreciate its Hitchcockian approach to building tension and suspense.
The acting was superb across the entire cast, making this a rare C-drama where the performances truly shine. It doesn’t rely on unnecessary comedic filler; instead, it stays tightly focused on the story and its emotional depth.
Interestingly, I didn’t feel there was a single lead character. I found myself empathizing with each of them — every person’s loss and sacrifice felt deeply human and real.
Bai Jingting remains consistent in his performance style, much like in Mobius, but what sets Reset apart is its careful attention to the characters’ backstories. It’s a series that asks the ultimate “what if” question — what if life gave us second, or even multiple chances, to correct our mistakes?
The acting was superb across the entire cast, making this a rare C-drama where the performances truly shine. It doesn’t rely on unnecessary comedic filler; instead, it stays tightly focused on the story and its emotional depth.
Interestingly, I didn’t feel there was a single lead character. I found myself empathizing with each of them — every person’s loss and sacrifice felt deeply human and real.
Bai Jingting remains consistent in his performance style, much like in Mobius, but what sets Reset apart is its careful attention to the characters’ backstories. It’s a series that asks the ultimate “what if” question — what if life gave us second, or even multiple chances, to correct our mistakes?
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