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Started out entertaining but dumb and ended up just being dumb.
This wasn't anything like the Chinese original version but I was willing to forgive this version because it was so much fun. I liked that there was more humour and that the romance was less of a slow burn and was more sexy, though I missed the little animal drawings.But then in the last few episodes everything went wrong somehow: the writing and acting got so sloppy, it was like the police and the criminals were competing on who's less competent...
This could have been (and was for a while) a nice, lighthearted take. It's a pity that they didn't follow through and let their standard slip.
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THE MOMENT I NEED YOU... When you analyze it, it is hanging. It doesn't have a complete thought... Yes, the creator behind this mini-series can make the phrase into a sensible sentence. HOWEVER, they decided for you to continue the phrase. And when you watch the 4 episodes, you will realize that what they want to say and it can not be put into words because it is a combinitaion of small gestures and events that lead to the ultimate ending.
The very first striking difference in other Thai BL is the setting. It is not the typical school/university. However, those that enjoy the typical setting can enjoy this one too... The looks of the characters are not that old, as if they are newly graduate.
I like how they showed what really happened (flashbacks), one can easily think that they deserve each other. Viciously cunning to achieve what they want. You won't get lost because the flashbacks happened almost immediately after. I could also say that the creator behind this is an evil genius in doing that.
The story is pretty straight forward which is sometimes a breath of fresh air that you will stop thinking and just feel the interaction of the characters. Kinda reminds me of the HIStory series. Fast-paced and every episode will give you different feelings, emotions.
The first 3 episode is a very good build up to the emotion everyone likes to feel. But of course, all relationship go through rough and shaky times. May it be before, in the middle or towards the end, there is always one event that will question our feelings. Their relationship is no exception.
"THE MOMENT I NEED YOU" was shown and delivered to the audience without too much fuzz and it can not get any more raw than that. Didn't concentrate on the drama too much.
"THE MOMENT I NEED YOU", one will think that it is a person, but this mini-series showed it in a different way. The person you thought you need is actually a person in the past but rather another person that make you truly smile when it matters the most. Someone who is patient. Someone who is willing to make sacrifices. Someone who is honest. And little did you know, you became that person you are "needing".
"THE MOMENT I NEED YOU", yes we need a full series for this.
For me, for th title to be complete in thought...
The moment I need you...
... you just came in the perfect time.
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Both Bank and Pon playing Mok and Bay respectively, given that this is their first formal acting is pretty good, actually excellent.
For a moment there I thought Bank missed an acting in Episode 1, the key scene how this story started, but later I found out that it was all deliberate. If stare could kill, Bay would not last long. Reminds of Dean how he looks at Pharm in Until We Meet Again. The laser-focused stare.
You can see that the interaction between Mok and Bay has no awkwardness as if they are acting together for a long time now. Their exchange in delivering lines and or facial expression and body language seems too natural.
Do I see a brigth future for the two main actors? Definitely a very bright future in the entertainment industry.
MUSIC
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The tempo is just right for the kind of relationship that the two is building. Not too slow and not too fast.
The beat is on point as well. Not too dramatic and not too heavy on the percussion.
The song is like pepper and salt to your dish, it heightens the flavor. But for this, it enhances the emotion that you are feeling.
REWATCH VALUE
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Since this is so short and fast, it is always easy to watch it again and again and again. Especially if you are feeling down. Imagine you can be in love in the idea of being in love in under an hour. Would I watch this again? Honestly, not in the near future. But when I'm feeling blue and sad, this is a nice medicine to shoo-away the blues.
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highly overrated
First, I don't like that every couple in a BL has to be BL couple... How stupid is that?Second, the last two episodes are extremly rushed. While 8-parters are nice to binch-watch, they do nothing if the story does not fit.
I did not read the webtoon, so I can only review what I saw.
And the story is a mess and unbelievable. Only Ji Ho Geun and Kim Jung Ha made me believe in their characters. From bully to lover was unblievable as well in just one episode and to cast an idol for a main role was just a financial decision.
The last two episodes where rushed as f, for a better understanding at least four episodes have been needed,.
While the premise of the show started strong, the story falls of a cliff. The kisses shown were mostly just touching lips which is lame. "Song Joo Ha" could have kissed on the cheek to convey his feelings. A kiss on the lips would have not been needed, but maybe the director/writers thought the do need fan-service.. Also Han Tae Yi forcing himself was a stupid thing to do, especially when he does have feelings for Seo Do Yoon. While the first six episodes are ok, the last two are a total mess. Song Han Gyeom looks "gay" -(but which idol doesn't?), he does not fit his role at all. Sometimes you can feel he tries but his own personality is in stark contrast to his role and he does not manage to do it. With all the 10 ratings of several people I think they are fans of eyecandy but not thinking about the story which is maybe because our world gets more and more superficial. And to make all couples gay in a BL, is not what a good story needs. If they had only focused on only one couple the eight episodes might have fit. For me this series is disappointing especially because the first two episodes are the best and the last two are the worst.
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Light-hearted Romantic Comedy
I love love love love this drama!!! The first half of the series was so hilarious, it often put me in stitches. Then it got a bit more serious in the second half. ****Spoiler**** It was a nice twist when it got revealed that he was the missing Prince. Then the story moved to be more palace like, compared to when it started (it was mostly about the silk business).The chemistry of the main leads are amazing too. Bai Lu is so likable, she never failed at creating perfect chemistry with her onscreen partners. I actually watched this drama straight after I watched Love is Sweet (she's the FL there).
The ending song is so mesmerising. It matches so well with the ML! I'm so in love with him 😍. I first saw Lai Yi as Die Feng in Eternal Love. I watched The Legend of Fuyao merely to watch his story arch (and fast forwarded the rest - the main leads there got stabbed to death every couple of episodes and managed to survive every single time, it was just too much for me LOL). Lai Yi is such an underrated actor. He has this elegant aura, yet he can play evil role so well too (as in The Flame's Daughter).
The second male and female leads are so good that your heart bleeds for them. It's their bad luck to be fated as second leads!
I often drop drama series after watching several episodes if the storyline got a bit silly/ridiculous/draggy, regardless how much I ship the main leads. But Overlord is definitely not one of them. It has been very enjoyable thoroughly.
A light-hearted romantic comedy drama worth watching. It's just the right amount of palace politics, right amount of total episodes (36), and excellent performance by all cast members!!
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What an absolute cowpie.
I will sum this bad boy up for you real fast.(Click "read more" so I don't spoiler any of the masochists who want to torture themselves on purpose.)
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Blahblahblah some republican era shit blah blah blahblah secret weapons cache. Blahblah blah blahblah gun points at FL, FL tied up and dragged and crying and strangled and thrown on the bed and yelled at blah blah blah. 2FL justwow blah blah fake pregnancy blah blah whatever some secret meetings and uniforms some army shit idk. Blahblahblah blah blah gratuitously shirtless ML doing some shit idk wound dressing or nonconsentual sexy time or drunken undressing blahblahblah.
WHAT, A FACE CHANGE SURGERY OMG blah blah and FL is like YOU LYING PIECE OF SHIT IM NEVER TALKING 2 U AGAIN. Blah blah crying crying getting drunk breaking glass coughing blood. Blah blah blah blah ML DIES.
Thats ok though because the peoples army lives on or some shit. And maybe if you close your eyes really tight and wish really hard, ML isnt dead though so hey.
THE END.
*Bad dubbing
*2FL is a mentally retarded narcissist with an underbite problem.
*Villain does the villain-laugh like literally after every sentence and its so cringe. Bro. Get a desk job and give up acting, srsly.
*I give it a generous 4.5 because at least it didn't put me to sleep 20 times.
*I would recc this to, say, a coworker I pretend to like because I have to, but who really deep down I don't like.
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eye rolling drama
This drama started with a good premise, went sideways and ended up on a cheesy note.one of the only good thing about the drama is the discourse around sex even though the drama never dares too much.
Let's get into some details.
the female lead.
She is one of the most bland and boring characters I've ever seen. I get that her upbringing was really strict but she is so naive it's unbelievable. The fact that she acts and especially, TALKS like a 5 years old doesn't help. Many times she talks in this childish and slow way you just want to roll your eyes and even ears.
At the beginning she is dating a guy (for over a year) and then dumps him. This relationship doesn't really make an impact on her but the moment she kisses her boss she is swooped by this kiss. The only thing she did with her boyfriend were long kiss sessions, but a random kiss is apparently mind blowing. She also believes her boss is gay and engaged but she has no problems kissing him. I know he kissed her first previously, but shouldn't she see him as a cheater and reject him? She always talks about marriage, love, but then kisses a taken man just to prove something? A boyfriend instead of a girlfriend isn't worth of respect? For someone so prude that bit surprised me.
Later on she is able to put aside her core believes about relationships only being connected to love but the drama throws away a good opportunity of exploring this theme. They immediately put her back in a relationship where the CEO is a puppy in love.
The only thing I like about her is how she is able to free herself from a controlling family.
Let's talk about the CEO.
I hate insta loves and it's pretty clear the drama wants you to believe he has some kind of interest towards this random girl. Longing eyes, he spawning everywhere to help her, randomly pulling out an umbrella just to save her (from the rain, what a tragedy right).
In one episode he is pitching his product to some investors and interrupts the meeting because they don't align with his view..sure... As the same time he hires and keeps around the FL who is supposed to be their marketing expert but doesn't get or even "accept" that people like sex toys or have sex without feeling .. right right (insert Mike's Mike meme here)
He is our "only sex no relationship" guy but as soon as she meets our fl he is a puppy in love. His previous convictions felt like a facade.
The drama is boring for the most part but I liked some moments between the couple.
The humourous attempts are so bad I almost feel insulted.
The familiar dynamic was probably the most interesting part. How to emancipate oneself from a very patriarchal and controlling family was interesting.
Overall I feel the drama failed its own premises just to give a predictable cheesy relationship.
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Fabulous drama ?♥️❤️
I would suggest everyone to watch this drama because it's soooooooooo good and the couple are 🔥🔥 I'm in love with Hu yitian and xing fei,they look so good together,and some are saying that drama is boring or draggy,I wanna tell them that you have different or bad taste,what made you think draggy,or you all like those drama which are boring please don't take it to heart,but it's true.I would suggest everyone to watch it(give it a try) because everyone got different tatse,❤️🥰♥️
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An amazing outcome
When I was looking for something to watch on Netflix, I came across this series. At first, I was actually sceptical, as the description made me angry. However, I gave it a try, as I had too much free time ( I know, I need to get a life!).
From an artistic point of view, this drama is amazing! The colours, the lighting, the framing, and the camera angles (the cinematography in general), were actually to my liking. As for the plot, I must admit that I was frustrated with it. I do realise that its in the Japanese culture for women to focus on wedding and having children before a certain age; however, I find it rather harsh for having this type of mindset now. Women should do whatever they want, and if they don't want to get married and have children then that should be legalised! I don't understand why there are still people making women feel bad about those things. We did not come to this world to fit in the norms that other people have. Anyway, I am going to stop talking about this matter, as it really bothers me.
The acting was really good. All of the actors (lead and secondary) gave their 100%. However, I have to admit that I found the female lead as a weak and creepy character. I want to point out again how amazing the acting was, Tokunaga was able to express how miserable Wako was and how she tried to fit in the status quo. Now let me elaborate more on the plot.
Wako, is a 31 years old woman who is not happy with her life and how her relationship with her boyfriend (Fu) is. To be honest, she was right to not being happy with her boyfriend. He was someone who did not respect her, who belittled her, who took her for granted, who did not realise how much work and money she invested in their relationship. Did he deserve to be cheated? Hell no! Even though they tried to show us that Fu was indifferent towards Wako, I still believe that he loved her. His way of loving her might not have been a romantic one, but he was in love with her. Unfortunately, I feel that she was not in love with him. She was repeating that she does not have get to choose who he will be with, so when Fu came, she should be him as she might not get another chance. Her way of thinking is idiotic and she disrespected Fu's feelings for her. She was only being patient with him, as she wanted to get married.
That's when she meets Yumeaki, a handsome high school boy. This is where the real issue starts for me. Even though she knows his true age, and their big age gap, she still makes a move on him. In a way it is understandable, that she wants to fill the void from her relationship with her boyfriend; but he is underage! I felt that she tried to prove herself, through those actions as Fu was not taking care of her. What she did was wrong. In a way she seduced an underage boy and gave him a type of pleasure that he experienced for the first time. There were multiple times when she promised that she would end things with Yumeaki, but she always got back to him.
Someone could have been jealous of her, as a handsome young boy fell in love with her; yet, I think that this situation is not a jealousy worthy one. The difference between the maturity and the generation gap between them, could be seen. Yumeaki, had his friends at school, while Wako was feeling lonely at her new place. Furthermore, I felt that Yumeaki, was getting crazier as the episodes went by. He was possessive over her, he did not trust her talking to other guys, he feared that she would cheat on him with another man, and he was acting like a spoiled child that could not get what he wanted. However, the way he behaved was the consequences of their relationship.
For me, by the end of the series, Yumeaki changed from a handsome high school boy to a maniac boy who does not know how to comprehend the true consequences of his actions. This is a perfect example of "be careful what you wish, cause you might get it". Yumeaki was not longer who he was.
What really bothered me though, except the unrealistic expectations for women, is how Wako was never punished for her crimes. It was a crime to be in a relationship with a minor, and the only punishment that she got were some rumours at her workplace. No! It is illegal what she did. Love has nothing to do with that. He was 15 years old, she was 32. But, I felt the sexual scenes were needed in order to understand their feelings for each other and establish the character development of Yumeaki.
Love and Fortune, is a rather controversial series. You do understand why Wako is doing what she is doing, but that does not mean that you agree with her. This series presents a great ethical dilemma and puts the watcher into deep thought. Would I have done the same thing if I had the chance? Would I approach my problems with my current boyfriend different? Would I let the age be an issue with a person that I liked? It is a good series to watch in one go, as it is a rather short one.
P.S.1. To be honest, I am not a fun of an open ending; I prefer to be given an ending by the director, rather than leaving the ending to my imagination. I wanted to know what the end was really like.
P.S.2. I was rather invested in the movie that was shown on the last episode. I would totally watch that movie if it really existed.
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SO DAMN GOOD
Two hitmen falling in love with informants on them. Messy but so dang beautiful. I lLIVED for joongdunk in this show omg, don't get me wrong FirstKhaotung were incredibly cute too but oof stylefadel really had the IT factor. GREAT plot, AMAZING actors, CRAZY chemistry, I don't know why I didn't hear about this show earlier it had me squealing and glued to my screen. The show has action, comedy, loads of romance (ngl I'm pretty sure we all saw the plot twist coming from a mile away but that said) they managed to make the ending very satisfying too. KUDOS!! Sidenote but oh my god DUNK IN CROP TOPSSSS petition for that man to only ever wear crop tops all his outfits were so slay and he's so hilarious this entire showWas this review helpful to you?
Great Potential But Suffered from Slow Pacing
STORY:My initial excitement for this drama fell by the wayside as the series progressed. Although the writers presented several interesting and unique concepts, they suffered noticeably in execution. As a result, the series became somewhat of a mess that left me wanting more. The pacing was horribly slow, with lots of silence in each episode, creating a very stagnant story line with very little plot development. I don’t mind a bit of silence as a creative decision to set the tone, but if you’re going to do it, then I need both the silence and every bit of dialogue to be important and push the story forward significantly. I didn’t get that with this series. And I know that with tight, skilled writing, a lot can be said in a small period of time, as I’ve seen fantastic dramas with half the number of episodes able to deliver rich, compelling stories (Obsessed, Right or Wrong, Boundary Crossing, Gay Ok Bangkok, etc.). The story here wasn’t terrible, but I just feel that with 12 episodes at their disposal, the brains behind My Dream could have given us a bit more.
Next, although some parts of the fantasy story line were fleshed out (albeit not nearly enough), the main story between Runway and Dream took a back seat to everything else in the drama, which was a bit surprising given the synopsis. In addition, some scenes that seemed important lacked sufficient exploration; there were also scenes introduced that had no apparent purpose other than filler, because they certainly didn’t aid in progression of the story.
The romance grew tedious and a bit tiresome because the characters were just running in circles every time.
Overall, with some tighter writing, this could have been a beautifully complex, multi-dimensional story. As it is, I think the writers got in over their heads and lacked a clear vision and the drama suffered for it.
ACTING/CHARACTERS:
Most of the actors and actresses did well in their roles. The one that just did not do it for me Taro, who plays Tanai. Bless him, he seems sweet, but his acting was incredibly stiff and he couldn’t really deliver expressions very well, which was off-putting as he was a main character. Best, who played Runway (again, another lead), though better, still wasn’t as strong as some of the side characters. But other than those two, I thought the cast did really well in their roles, though conversations at time felt a bit stilted and awkward. I wish they were given better material to work with.
MUSIC:
I overall like the OST. The opening theme especially is beautiful, and it complements the fantasy theme nicely.
RE-WATCH VALUE:
I may re-watch it once, a long way down the road, to see how the story feels when the next episode can be watched without waiting a week. But due to slow pacing and an under-developed plot line, I probably wouldn’t re-watch it more than once.
BOTTOM LINE:
I went into this drama with high expectations but was ultimately let down. It was okay, with some entertaining parts, but definitely not the best drama out there. I’m kind of surprised to hear that SS2 is coming (as of right now anyway), but I’ll probably watch that one as I’ve already committed to the story. For this drama, not sure that I’d recommend it, but if you’re curious about it I’d say give it a try.
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A Masterclass in Substance: Why ‘Living Well’ is the Ultimate Triumph
As "Against the Current" comes to its final episode today, October 12, 2026; it leaves behind an unforgettable legacy.This drama successfully did the impossible: it rejected the hollow trend of 'idol image worship' and 'porcelain doll' aesthetics to deliver a masterpiece of raw, logical, and emotionally mature storytelling.
At its core, the series beautifully embodies George Herbert’s philosophy that "the best revenge is living well." Instead of consuming herself with a toxic, destructive revenge plot after the tragic loss of her noble family, our heroine, Xu Lanxiang, chooses the path of dignity and survival. She navigates the complex, corrupt currents of the Lin household like resilient "wild grass"—bending under the fiercest winds but never breaking.
What elevates this emotional journey to heights of profound comfort and calm is its extraordinary original soundtrack. The music functions as the heartbeat of the show's philosophy. Whenever the narrative feels overwhelmingly heavy, Zhou Shen’s hauntingly beautiful theme song, Return From A Great Dream, envelops the viewer, transforming raw grief into a soothing sense of inner peace. All of the OSTs of this captivating drama doesn't manipulate tears; it provides a sanctuary of calm for both the characters and the audience.
The success of this drama rests entirely on the sublime talent of its cast. Tan Songyun delivers a masterclass in grounded acting, infusing Lanxiang with a fierce, quiet intelligence that makes her deeply relatable. Opposite her, Liu Xueyi shines brilliantly as Lin Jinqi, treating his character with a sharp, professional maturity rather than relying on superficial visuals. Backed by a stellar supporting cast who made every hidden courtyard scheme feel chillingly human and realistic, this slow-burn strategic chess match respects the audience’s intellect from start to finish.
Setting a historic 2026 Tencent record with its massive heat index, "Against the Current" proves that true substance and artistic integrity will always triumph over shallow hype. A breathtaking, elite drama that is entirely worth your time!
My rating is 10/10.
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sorry viewers. there is a word limit so the review is over from here. below is copy paste.
First of all viewers. Don't Believe in negative comments. this drama is very good and worth it. this drama has good script with good music. usually this kind of love traiangle and serial murder type is complicated and messy. with viewers having to go through bad emotions. but this drama handle it perfectly. viewers don't use logic but watch it for fun and you will be surprised and satify with the drama. watch this. this is my sincere review.
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Mnet evil editing
There were so many mnet evil's editing towards trainee, Wang Zi Hao little screentime, wrong translation on G group, giving too much screentime on visual trainee, Lip J's weird comments, not airing Lee Da Eul and Lim Jun Seo as the first group that perform on 1st evaluation, ridiculous voting on choosing final killing part, of course the most popular trainee will get the killing part, not showing Wang Zi Hao's total vote on the 3rd elimination, and the debut 9 members are not enough,there are too many talented & potential trainee that can make a debut. I hope Mnet doesn't manipulate real ranking.Was this review helpful to you?
This movie... where do I even begin... I forgot to breathe in so many parts! I was laughing and crying and just praying for dear life in this disaster film. You'll fall in love with so many characters and, just like many disaster films, you have to hope and pray your favorite characters do not die.
I highly recommend this movie. It is not the best but it is certainly one of my favorite disaster films right now.
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Awkward, Cute, and Surprisingly Addictive: Harutora Brings Light Into Sui’s World
Japanese culture is known for being formal and respectful, and having been to Japan 🇯🇵 myself, I have witnessed that firsthand. Japanese people are some of the most respectful people I have encountered, so when the series begins with the male leads bowing and even kneeling down, I saw it as part of Japanese culture rather than something strange.This series is honestly so awkward and cute. Japanese dramas always seem to come up with the weirdest plots, but somehow they get you addicted every time. Sui is bullied for being gay, which leads him to hide behind a face mask and keep his emotions to himself. He can be really awkward, but I can understand where his behavior comes from. He has built walls around himself because he is afraid of getting too close to people. Then Harutora comes along with his straightforward and warm personality, slowly becoming a light in Sui's nightmare and helping him open up again. And we already got a first kiss!
I was also really happy to see Ishi Masaya from School Trip: Joined a Group I'm Not Close To get the main role of Harutora. He fits the character really well, and I was glad to see him take on another BL lead role. The poster is also incredibly cute and matches the sweet atmosphere of the series.
Overall, Hold on, Harutora-kun is a very light and fun BL to watch. The story is simple, the romance is cute, and the awkward moments make it entertaining. It may not be the strongest BL out there, but it is an easy and enjoyable watch if you are looking for something sweet, youthful, and uncomplicated.
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