Pulling the story along without those tropes would take some seriously high-level screenwriting, which is why we hardly see dramas like that. Most shows end up falling back on love triangles, breakups, and similar devices. It’s the “easier” way to keep the plot moving and stretch the content across 12 to 16 episodes. 🥲
Yes, for once I’d love a drama without childhood trauma or destiny-grade connections, no hovering third or fourth wheels, no problems that could be solved if people just opened their mouths, and please, spare me the noble-idiocy break-ups. Is that really too much to ask for?
It’s been pretty cold here lately, so I’m hoping this drama turns into something nice to watch after sunset, with a cup of tea. Does anyone know if it’ll have any lingering love triangles or last-minute break-ups driven by the classic “I’ll leave you because I love you” sacrificial idiocy?
I’m really curious about what made the nephew fall for her. He shows an almost endless patience and devotion, even in the face of harsh treatment and the cold shoulder. It has to be something pretty extraordinary, and I really hope it’s not just the usual trope of a few sweet words said when he was feeling low.
Saw the preview for ep 15 and 16, a typical trope of c drama which I don’t like where ML pushing FL away because…
Everyone’s talking about revenge, and I’m a bit confused. I thought he was just trying to figure out who was really behind the accident, not take revenge on PZ. To me, it seemed like he just wanted nothing to do with him. Did I miss something?
Damn, this is the part I’m least looking forward to. I just hope it doesn’t turn into some long, messy angst and miscommunication.
And isn’t this guy Zhuling’s boss? Like, doesn’t he have way too much time to keep meddling, even in the game that’s supposed to be the leads’ safe haven? 😭
I'm right here with you, back in the fire. And, thinking I might actually like this one more than Shine on Me…
I really hope HX’s dad’s accident doesn’t make XZY feel guilty and send him down the whole “I’m leaving you for your own good” noble-idiot route, IF he’s actually connected to the accident, which my spidey senses are totally picking up on.
so far, not very much. might change as the story continues though!
He is listed as a supporting character in the MDL cast list, so why is he being referred to as the second male ‘lead’? Is he actually a lead in the story?
Guys, how much screen time does the SML actually get? I’ve watched six episodes so far and he hasn’t really made much of an impact. I’m hoping it stays that way.
He's an NPC (Non-Player Character - Staff), she is a customer and can choose her role.
I thought the game had real people and NPCs interacting with each other. By the way, their face remains the same in the game? It doesn’t change according to the character?
Two miscommunications? Damn! 😭
And isn’t this guy Zhuling’s boss? Like, doesn’t he have way too much time to keep meddling, even in the game that’s supposed to be the leads’ safe haven? 😭
— Mr. Darcy. 🥺
By the way, their face remains the same in the game? It doesn’t change according to the character?