Turn your brain off and enjoy
i went into this drama as a big fan of the ML. And he didn't disappoint! I also did not know the story from the book, but did know the drama had been chopped in episode count. You could see that chopping if you are an avid drama fan. I honestly didn't miss the apparent lack of second and third lovelines, second and third character development. That said, although it was a bit piecemeal in places, and the tone had me not taking it too seriously, I shut my brain off and enjoyed this drama immensely.Was this review helpful to you?
Love O2O condensed
I have watched the series too many time to count, often skipping the plot driving side plot characters. This movie does a great job of capturing that essence in a short time span- Weiwei's smart but worldly naive personality, Xiao Nai's smart but worldly aloof side, their friendships, their budding romance, their stumbles, their love. It gave nods to the things and characters that drove the series without getting bogged down. Does it change the story a bit- Yeah, kinda but not really. If you enjoyed the series, this is worth the watch to remember that happy feeling. If you haven't watched either, I would get on that next!Was this review helpful to you?
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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Fast, easy, not overly angsty
This short BL drama hits just right for a romance quick fix. Tackling some naturally heavy topics, it just skims the surface but does not make light. The music was really well done- adding to, not overshadowing scenes. Small cast, not bloated in any way. Amazing cast chemistry. I would love to see these actors again! Well done.Was this review helpful to you?
Don't judge too early
So, I started watching this a few times before it caught my attention fully. It honestly seemed like a lot to start. But hold on! At 15 min per episode its an intrigue drama lite. LOTS of scheming but with a twist or two or five! And the twists keep coming! Sweet with lots of kisses. Totally worth the watch when you are looking for something lighter where arcs are very short. Stayed consistent beginning to end.Was this review helpful to you?
Exactly as advertised!
So I watched this drama on a whim, having no expectations. I was looking for something lighter with a solid romance. THIS DELIVERED! Is it high budget? No. Is it high quality? Also no. But is perfectly in its lane. Campy, silly, sexy, with mild intrigue. It stayed true to itself throughout! So hard to find in a rom-com. Any time it began to veer into melo land, it course corrected! Highly enjoyable for when you are looking for a drama palette cleanser. I will be revisiting I'm sure!Was this review helpful to you?
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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