Reviews

One Stars

this isn't Meen & Ping 1st BL together so why does Ping look so uncomfortable in intimate scenes? those kisses??? it's like they r being forced on him. such a turn off - hard to ignore.. ******************************************************************************anyway didn't expect Guy & Thiu to already end up in bed together, they were moving fast especially after Guy mooning over Whal from the sec he disappeared on him, he didn't give Thiu a second thought. but the sec Thiu showed up he forgot all about Whal, guess he didn't want to waste time with Thiu like he did with Whal. was Thiu just a distraction? or knowing Whal would never give him what he truly wanted he is using Thiu as a consolation prize?!? *****************************************************given what Thiu is willing to sacrifice i hope Guy isn't gonna back out when things get tough. *************************************so Boss was a spy - bummer, Tul deserves better.

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Catching a cult leader and a corrupt police officer

This episode was a nail biter. Even knowing plot armor well in place it kept your heart going til rescue completed. Lee and Jin held their own well, but there just comes a time when assistance is needed. Prior to these to infiltrating the cult a reporter was already making progress. She was first shield for Lee. Bori thought it was total bs about the drone Jin bragged about. They didn’t even make it down the lane before police escort caught them. I am grateful the kid in the team started shooting at that damn pile. It was an emotional scene as Jin is trying to revive Lee in the tank and sidekick is kicking the hell out of the drawer to find button that will open the floor. Back to the autopsy that almost wasn’t. There is a drive that has all the evidence of fraud and corruption. The police commissioners face was clear and bright over that case of cash. The coroner did not know who to trust so I am pleased she had the foresight to make a copy of the information and to tell the officer she gave it to that she had. He was the one I was wondering about. It was satisfying to see the commissioner sweat watching his benefactor get totaled in tv. I love that Lee got to cuff Borai and that the commissioner was filed out of his office by a squad of guys. The kinder gentler senior is far more helpful but I don’t see the aura of a leader with him.It was a happy reunion at the Lee family residence as they take shots of soju celebrating. To see sidekick and Jin getting along was an interesting sight. The contest is now going to see how long it takes Jin to join the bestie club with Lee.😂🤣Mr Lee is back in uniform and promoted. Jin’s dad even called to check on him. There are baby steps in the right direction for many and justice served in full for the deserving miscreants. This was the most exciting episode for me. I can truthfully say I have been entertained every episode. Kudos to cast and production team for great characters and well choreographed fight scenes.

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More tears at the start, but a much happier finish

This episode started of with still more heartbreaking, emotional scenes. Watching Shaoyao say her good-byes to Grandmother was so wrenching. Lu Yu Xiao's performance as Shaoyao has been nothing short of amazing. The episode also included some revenge by the fam against 1st Daughter, who was publicly humiliated and formally booted from the family by Hua Zhi in a dramatic, commanding public proclamation. And finally, finally, Go YanXi is freed from his confinement and, after a stop to visit his scumbag father, finally returns to Hua Zhi. Their reunion is really cool. No over-the top dramatics. No misunderstanding-fueled anger. They simply talk like real human adults! My god, it is so refreshing to see the leads behave like rational adults in a romance-drama!!!!

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Exploring a cult

They are trying to soften up Lee’s senior and it’s not going over that well for me. I found him more real being an ass and a thorn in her side. He is at least keeping the cult case open longer since he rushed it last time. Lee has been suspended for a week but she did at least get to check out the file. Jin found the hidden message where the killed manager requested an autopsy in his suicide note. I am not sure if the wife can be convinced after feeling harassed by Lee. Jin and Lee find themselves embedded in the cult. She comes in as a new interested party and he starts at the top wanting to meet Bori. The leaders know both are there. Lee has done better disguising herself so they are not sure which new one is her, just that she is among them. Jin is underestimated because of his past use of games as his reality. They are probably more interested in his money than him. However, Lee is seen as more of a threat because of her father’s history with the cult. This is creepy turf where young people are dying and leaders are killed when they want to whistleblow on the cult. So far they have one fingerprint, no phones and are about to be found out in a leader’s room. Previews of next episode looks like this is gonna get real serious fast.

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Emotional gut-punch.

Wow. This episode was just so emotionally intense and sad. It was bad enough watching all the trauma and abuse that Auntie Qin endured and her suicide attempt, the brutality of Song Cheng Zu on 1st Daughter, the resulting insane, sociopathic tantrum that the latter then inflicted on Old Madam - basically driving her own mother to death. This episode was just brutal. And man,, the scene when Hua Zhi crawls onto the bed to lie close with Old Madam Hua in her last minutes. If you weren't crying watching that, then you must be a robot. The performances by both Liu Jia and Zhang Jing Yi in that scene was just so intense. And god, poor Shaoyao - this was like losing her mother all over again.

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All that glitters is not gold

Jin and team find out more than they wanna know about managers and stalkers. They figured out a unique way to get confession from the culprit. Jin’s brother keeps showing up to check on him and seems fearful Jin is remembering. There is a lovely scene of Lee and her family. I love her parent’s vibe and hope they are included in season 2 even with actress change. They have been a big part in helping Jin heal. The older actress provided sage advice to Lee and Jin. She was very direct and didn’t sugarcoat anything. She was the one who was both gracious and the administer of tough love when needed. She reminded Jin to look at his good memories and stop trying to keep his mother here with the bad ones. It is still a process but he is gaining ground and remembering how much she loved him. Lee has received a message to meet with one who can provide evidence about her father. Unfortunately he will also be their next homicide case. Looks like next episode will finally tell us Mr Lee’s history and the case that cost him his job and reputation.

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Death on set

Jin is a complete mess and just checked out for now. He called out his father in the middle of a meeting and had a good chat with Choi. He learns more about what his mother is like and there are some flashbacks of happier times as a boy. While he is absent, his druggie friend is making a movie. Right after they complete filming, the lead actress is found dead onstage and everything points to druggie friend. Jin did not hesitate to show up for him. He should have left him hanging like what druggie did to him but he’s too good of a person. This also helps him get out of his slump in questioning staff to get info. They have not yet discovered who killed her but they have crossed druggie friend off the list even tho everything points to him.

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