Madam Li's Little Women
Madam Li, a widow, and her five single daughters move from their hometown to Bianjing looking for the one married sister to help them and find she might be in more help than them due to her unfavourable situation over at her husband's mansion. And that's really the heart of this drama: women helping women.
In the process of making a life for her family in the city, Madam Li starts a tea house that quickly makes a profit thanks to the family’s hard work.
As the story progress, we learn of these women's past struggles, present worries and hopes. The world they live in is harsh for women, it's even worse for a family full of unmarried daughters. With no man in the family, they have no-one to stand up for them, so they learnt the hard way to stand up for themselves. Because of this, the Li family has made themselves a reputation of being "difficult". So, when Madam Li starts looking to marry her daughters, she knows she must find them their perfect match. Men with money, titles and good reputations are worthless if they are not decent people who will treat her children with the respect they deserve.
Perfect Match was a really fun watch. It has a strong start introducing the dynamics within the family and each sister's personality and traits. There's also a lot of impeccable Jane Austen and Louisa May Alcott vibes when the women interact with each other.
The leading men in this story are all good and imperfect people that sometimes make questionable choices. Some need to grow up, others to be humble and one get past trauma. If I am being honest, the Li women might have marry to the rich, prestigious and nobility, but it's the men whom marry up. And they know it, which it's delightful to watch.
The secondary men are trash and not worth being mentioned but I do think I should warn you because they put our ladies through some difficult moments, thankfully our protagonists always rise against all odds thanks to their smarts and the support of their men.
The drama it's a really well made. Each arc has its own sets, costume design, make up and rhythm matching the personality of the couple we are following. It reminded me a lot of romance books series, where each story follows a particular character, and when it's over the rest of the characters (who were the main in the past arc) show up to help out. This also means you can have a favourite arc within the drama and other that you don't like at all. For example, I had a hard time connecting with the second couple, even when the characters were really interesting, but absolutely adored the third one (Haode and Lord Shen forever!).
I had my issues with the writing in some moments, but it didn't outweigh all the goodness from Perfect Match. It helps the actors were perfectly casted for each role and their chemistry is outstanding. Not only the main couples but the relationship between the sisters it's really fun and the "Brothers in Law Alliance" it gets more and more hilarious as it grows.
Perfect Match it's a really heartwarming drama that brought me a lot of good times. I recommend it.
In the process of making a life for her family in the city, Madam Li starts a tea house that quickly makes a profit thanks to the family’s hard work.
As the story progress, we learn of these women's past struggles, present worries and hopes. The world they live in is harsh for women, it's even worse for a family full of unmarried daughters. With no man in the family, they have no-one to stand up for them, so they learnt the hard way to stand up for themselves. Because of this, the Li family has made themselves a reputation of being "difficult". So, when Madam Li starts looking to marry her daughters, she knows she must find them their perfect match. Men with money, titles and good reputations are worthless if they are not decent people who will treat her children with the respect they deserve.
Perfect Match was a really fun watch. It has a strong start introducing the dynamics within the family and each sister's personality and traits. There's also a lot of impeccable Jane Austen and Louisa May Alcott vibes when the women interact with each other.
The leading men in this story are all good and imperfect people that sometimes make questionable choices. Some need to grow up, others to be humble and one get past trauma. If I am being honest, the Li women might have marry to the rich, prestigious and nobility, but it's the men whom marry up. And they know it, which it's delightful to watch.
The secondary men are trash and not worth being mentioned but I do think I should warn you because they put our ladies through some difficult moments, thankfully our protagonists always rise against all odds thanks to their smarts and the support of their men.
The drama it's a really well made. Each arc has its own sets, costume design, make up and rhythm matching the personality of the couple we are following. It reminded me a lot of romance books series, where each story follows a particular character, and when it's over the rest of the characters (who were the main in the past arc) show up to help out. This also means you can have a favourite arc within the drama and other that you don't like at all. For example, I had a hard time connecting with the second couple, even when the characters were really interesting, but absolutely adored the third one (Haode and Lord Shen forever!).
I had my issues with the writing in some moments, but it didn't outweigh all the goodness from Perfect Match. It helps the actors were perfectly casted for each role and their chemistry is outstanding. Not only the main couples but the relationship between the sisters it's really fun and the "Brothers in Law Alliance" it gets more and more hilarious as it grows.
Perfect Match it's a really heartwarming drama that brought me a lot of good times. I recommend it.
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