I hate to like this drama
Really about a 8.7. But couldn't in good faith give it a 9. A drama full of food porn with a scant side of romance. But not truly dramatic romance- emotional slow burn enemies to friends to romance. The first 20 episodes flew by, really great development of all characters. You could see the arcs building then it bloomed into a 15 different direction mess. After that, my finger stayed on the fast forward button. And was saved in the end. Sorta. I loved our leads. Thank you for all our Ethan fan service. I cried over tanghulu and can never unsee Boris doing the can-can. I hate to like this drama, but I did.Was this review helpful to you?
Military/medical drama
A great, highly bingeable drama. Our leads have amazing performances and both show growth through out the 40 eps. Only a 9 because this is really a 32 ep drama with lots of side plot filler with the 3 other love lines. That said, this is a military/medical drama with very little romance. They did that well. But if you come looking for love, it's hard to find- romantic love that is. Friendships, deep connection- plenty. Just the balance of it all was a little off. Still binged in 2 days- cause Johnny Huang! And the opening music rocked! (literally) Enjoy!Was this review helpful to you?
Sweet, Fun but just misses the mark
From the start, this drama started out strong, with the understanding that they only had 10 episodes. Taking a 16 episode mindset, this drama stayed on pace with sweetness and drama building as you would expect. Only when it should be wrapping up plotlines, it got bogged down as many 16 episode dramas do. This left no time for the solid ending, making it rushed and leaving big plot holes when it could have been a perfect short drama.That said, it was a fun drama, worth the watch for its character growth, sweet romance, silly antics and wonderful cast.
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Romantic, rom-com fantasy with palace intrigue? YES!
Romantic, rom-com fantasy with palace intrigue? YES! This drama sat in my to watch pile for a while when I went looking for something different. At boy, did this satisfy! A tad reminiscent of The Master's Sun, this ghost story had a few good jump scares to balance out the amazing antics of our BTOB ML. He was amazing. Great, different plot, no dragging. Antagonists you will love to hate and protagonists you will root for with your whole heart. Unplug your brain, this in un-apologetically fantasy based, and enjoy. This is a must watch. You will not be disappointed!Was this review helpful to you?
I've already rewatched it!
This enemy's to lovers drama does it right. Darker production when it was needed transforming to lighter production as their relationship progressed. Brilliant! Subtle humor to offset heavy conflict. Awesome. Political intrigue countered by intelligent foes. Perfect! OST by our hero. Couldn't love it more. And a pair that learns to trust each other against all odds. Re-watch! And I already did.Was this review helpful to you?
Turn your brain off and enjoy
I came into this drama with no expectations and without reading any spoilers (very rare these days. )That said... I.Love.This.Drama! Perfectly balanced- action with light humor, romance with the right amount of angst, great villains, greater but vulnerable heroes. No bloated episode count keeps the episodes tight. Action and times of tenderness and friendship keep the drama moving without unnecessary plot points. I will re-watch again and again. Was it perfectly perfect? No. But in the high 9 range. Were there some cringey effects? Yes, but not too many. Well done drama crew and actors! Thanks subbing team!!Was this review helpful to you?
Lighter Costume Drama
This drama starts out a bit shaky, in my opinion. The FL is portrayed as a very sheltered, very spoiled young woman. You soon find out the reason for this- self reliance. Some may see her self-confidence as annoying, but I see it as her strength. Our ML begins to see this too. And so begins the growth for both characters. Are there misunderstandings on the way? Yes. Did both handle things on their own because they were used to being on their own? Also yes. Did either of those things drag episode wise? Only one, which brought this down from a perfect 10. Well balanced emotionally, consistent growth of all characters, nice music, good story, sweet romance. Bonus for solid lip-locking! Turn off your brain and enjoy.Was this review helpful to you?
Done just right
I started this drama because I wanted something lighter. Been on a bit on a Song Zu Er kick lately, so thought, "why not?" Though I have not watched Huang Zi Tao act before, I have to say- Wow. Just wow. He is the definition of "plastic surgery acting"- meaning, he becomes better looking the more he acts. The on screen chemistry is electric- from rival banter to loving embrace- just perfect. The plot remained consistent and engaging while the music helped carry instead of just being added. Just when I was getting itchy to skip, I was sucked back in. So refreshing to see a drama on the lighter side without losing itself to cliches and silly plot points. Exactly right for what it is. And if you do stay to the end, stay allllll the way to the end. Enjoy!Was this review helpful to you?
Could be stand alone but better if One and Only watched first
The sweet sequel to "One and Only" was just what I needed after binge watching that. This drama feels like an intermezzo between heavier drama courses in my daily watching diet. Lighter for the watching palette, this drama bring our fated couple back together with answers to all our main couples questions and regrets.The drama did a fantastic job of tying ancient to modern while focusing on a new story. Previous characters, other than our leads, found themselves also reincarnated, which I appreciated. I enjoyed the more mature romance with little misunderstanding and adult conflict resolution. Of course there is always one, or three who may through a wrench. After all, this is a drama, and not all lifetime baggage is resolved with each incarnation.
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Hold onto your hats and bring tissues
I was looking for a good old fashioned soapy drama, and this is it! Great cast, fantastic chemistry. That said, it felt a bit too much soap, and was WAY too much drama. It stayed in its lane and delivered. Just be in the right mood for angst, a double back flip with the plot, and prepare to have your heart ripped out.Was this review helpful to you?
