Reviews

Killing machines!

Wow! Fu Yixiao and Feng Suige are freaking killing machines in this episode. Each must have mowed down several dozen of Zhuang Shen's men and I would not be surprised if one or both passed a hundred kills in this episode! Loved how Yixiao was the x-factor that Zhuang Shen never accounted for and her simple presence completely destroyed his plan. Loved the fight choreography - very entertaining. Li Qin is of course a veteran actor of this kind of action and it was cool to see her character move with such precise, killing efficiency. No movement wasted. In the other side o the world, we can see the madness of the Xia brothers dragging poor Xiyang down a spiral of Stockholm syndrome. What a horrible mess that girl ended up in.

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stop comparing black swan to perfect blue & instead compare it to kamen rider FOURZE

now I’m excited for tomoko to have her episode. i really enjoy how they choose to cap off the kamen rider club members with episodes that center them fully as persons besides their position in the team & what they offer. jk is my favorite member & he got a great two+part. there’s always a lot more than what i first expected. thinking jk sabotaged gentaro to save another friend he cares about ，just for it to be his own selfish ulterior ，which he has changed from & wanted to pull out ，before he gets caught back up. & it’s no longer apathy but things that he genuinely wants on the line. i was very satisfied watching this ，tsuchiya shion is an excellent actor & I’ve enjoyed rewinding scenes to make sure i get to see all his jk mannerisms when he’s in the bacckground ｡･:*:･ﾟ★,｡･:*:･ﾟ☆　　 ｡･:*:･ﾟ★,｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ i also enjoy ryusei’s defiant side. it’s fun. my impression of ryusei was that clip of him hiijacking yukina’s date plans last episodes so i did not expect him to be this hauty & mean & actually stick to it now that he’s gotten to mask off. it’s nice & it’s cool that he got rewarded for it to be honest. that was genuinely a really clever way to upper+hand leo & is one of the incredible directing works I’ve seen in these two episodes alone. the fourze production is sooo considerate I’m left satisfied everyttime. there was something i was missing with this episode though but overall i loved it.

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The two leads seem locked-in at this point

At this point in the story they are not just 100% committed to each other, but their communications with each other, direct & indirect are really tight. They are completely in sync right now with each other and with how they view all the problems surrounding them. Hopefully the writers will let them stay this way through the rest of the story and not contrive any annoying misunderstandings or other tropes. Meanwhile, on the other side of the planet, in Jingxiu, Xia Jingshi continues to be a complete a**hole to Xi Yang and she is spiraling towards despair as she has basically landed in hell. It's really difficult to watch her story play out. The dynamic between psychotic Murong Yao and his father (one of the few sane people) is also completely messed up. So many crazies in this drama. PM Zhuang Shen may be the craziest. At this point it's clear that he is prioritizing his vengeance even over power and that means he's willing to burn everything down in pursuit of his vengeance. Later, we get an interesting scene transition between Xiyang getting her hand injured by rose thorns by the psycho Xia Jingyan in Jingxiu all the way to the scene of the Marquis Murong going to pay penance at the Susha Palace with thorny canes on his back, cutting into his flesh.

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bestest till now- Pure Magic, Fireflies, and Golden Comedy

*"Without a doubt, Episode 8 cements itself as the absolute best episode of the series so far. It delivers a masterclass in balancing breathtaking romance, laugh-out-loud comedy, and deep narrative substance. Visual storytelling peaks during the mesmerizing fireflies scene, which is so beautifully shot it leaves you breathless. The intimacy between the leads deepens in a profoundly tender sequence where she helps him fall asleep using aromatherapy—a moment that feels incredibly cozy and genuinely good.The comedy in this episode is absolute gold; their iconic bickering remains to die for, especially during a hilarious subplot involving them learning English. Yet, beneath the laughter, the emotional maturity of the drama shines brightly. The little dog scene highlights a very unique narrative dynamic: despite both characters harboring so many personal secrets, they remain remarkably open, transparent, and raw with their immediate thoughts around each other. Concluding with the mentors passionately standing up for their student, Episode 8 delivers an awesome, emotionally fulfilling triumph that elevates the entire show."*please do not miss this episode, felt sad that this episode got over so soon

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there is so much laugh and cry

"By Episode 7, Road to Success (灿如繁星) cements its status as a top-tier watch by absolutely nailing its auditory atmosphere and character dynamics. First and foremost, the original soundtrack (OST) highlighted in this episode is profoundly beautiful and incredibly addictive. It elevates the emotional resonance of every scene, anchoring the viewer completely in the moment. On screen, the two leads outsmarting each other is pure joy to witness. Their high-stakes, intelligent mental chess has evolved into a dynamic that is exceptionally cute, cozy, and warm, washing away any remnants of early hostility. Not to be outshone, the student players are absolute munchkins in this episode. Their endearing, innocent charm completely steals the screen, making it impossible not to root for their happiness both on and off the field."

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Kiss of blood

Oh, I loved this episode, especially the second part where the Demon Lord Yacha revived and Lifei used her blood to calm him back into Xiuyuan... And that proved that Xiuyuan was biting her neck previously, craving her blood... And apparently, he did so when he was at his most demonic and around her. 🫣😏 And does that mean they drank that Forgetting Soup before so they would forget about each other and never meet? But now, when they accidentally met, all the memories emerge? 🤔😯 But from now on, everything might be a bit more dangerous. Cuixuan sensed the Divine Tree's aura, and they have announced to the world that Demon Lord Yacha has revived and are now gathering people to decide what to do with him... 😬😟 And Prince Tongzhou is back too now... I hope he won't try to swoop in between Xiuyuan and Lifei. 🙄 At least their bond seems stronger now, different than it was in the beginning.

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at least i got to see fujigaya every day

jesus christ did so many things happen this episode. & yeah I’m still just ’ ’ eh ’ ’ about the whole thing. it’sz a fun comedy at times but it’s a tiresome show. i did enjoy daichi’s high+school life which was slowly reduced in focus the closer the show got to wrapping & i haven’t been exactly thrilled with the meat of this show so. i actually thought umi was pretty interesting last episode & there was a precipice of something ，some greater understanding but it fizzled out & i can’t even recall why. i don’t actually want to talk about umi anymore i don’t think i have anythiing new to say ｡･:*:･ﾟ★,｡･:*:･ﾟ☆　　 ｡･:*:･ﾟ★,｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ i guess mifune did his part but i was just like ’ ’ oh ，that’s it. ’ ’ & i felt the same way about how kobayashi was resolved. i felt like nothing really mattered with this conclusion. so many of our main characters were just not interesting or taken anywhere. i did like kobayashi mitsuko though & shinoda sora was really fun with her gift of understanding.

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Five Stars

From the moment the first pilot trailer for Ticket to Heaven was released, I knew I wanted only one ending for this story: a happy one. Queer love does not always have to end in loss. Sometimes, love deserves to win.For a long time, stories that explore queer identity alongside religion have leaned heavily into tragedy. We’re characters being forced to choose between faith and love, or sacrificing a part of themselves. Ticket to Heaven refuses that familiar path, and that’s exactly what makes it stand out.What makes the finale especially powerful is that it never frames God as the enemy of love. Instead, it suggests that faith and love can coexist. Tanrak’s journey is beautifully written—he learns that loving God does not mean denying himself, and loving someone does not mean abandoning his faith. The story never forces him into an either-or choice. Instead, it guides him toward authenticity, freedom, and emotional healing. His guilt over leaving and feeling like he betrayed God and those who raised him is handled with care, and his love for Barth is not portrayed as a replacement for faith, but as part of the life he was always meant to live.Barth’s story is also very meaningful. His pain—shaped by rejection, religious trauma, and years of believing his identity cost him everything—is portrayed with quiet honesty. Watching him slowly heal is one of the most emotionally grounded parts of the series. Through Tanrak, he begins to rebuild trust in God, not because his suffering disappears, but because he comes to understand that divine love is not limited by human prejudice. His healing feels gradual, believable, and deeply deserved. The ending matters because happy queer representation matters. While stories of suffering have their place, they should not be the only narratives we tell. Ticket to Heaven expands that space by offering something gentler and more hopeful: queer people deserve happiness, love, and faith without shame.This is not just a romance. It is a story about healing, forgiveness, spirituality, and choosing love over fear. It challenges the idea that queerness and faith must be in conflict, instead suggesting that they can strengthen one another.For me, Ticket to Heaven is more than just another BL series. It is a reminder that people do not always have to choose between God and themselves. Sometimes, love doesn’t just survive—it wins.

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Golden eyes and the secrets behind them

Oooh, she's onto him now! 😯 Golden eyes, weird behaviour... I actually am waiting for them to finally find out what their true identities are! 🫣And again, we saw how he becomes so possessive of her and wants to kiss/bite her neck... An interesting kink if he's into biting, yet why specifically that one? Does it have some meaning or really just a kink? Because I've never seen such a thing in any other drama, and they somehow keep pointing to those moments through his memories... 🤔😏When that demonic creature attacked him, I expected his eyes to glow golden and they did, but I somehow expected that he could subdue the creature with his Demon Lord aura and intimidating gaze. But no... And then I have a question — why is Cailing trying to push Xiuyuan so hard to learn the truth about himself and become the Demon Lord? Is she trying to muddy the waters for the Calamity Sea to start? 🤔🙄I don't quite understand why Qin was pardoned that easily and allowed to join their mission to those White Cliffs... Especially after he agreed that he might have been affected by demonic powers? 🤨AND Lifei's master from Wuyue Court is becoming one of my favourite characters. 🤗

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