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This is getting better and better. We never know what will happen next. Arisa is so hurt, she destroyed everything for nothing …
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KCTBL Drama As they grew closer you could see one become more accepting of his feelings and the other move from control and obsession to softer and more gentle. I always struggle when love is divided by family. I need episode 3 now.
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Kamen Rider Kabuto Episode 2
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Chimney Seiker Another great episode imo. Soji is both a little bit obnoxious but funny. Or his interaction with people around him are fun to watch and I like that even though I don’t fully understand him as a character.I do feel a little bit sad for Kagami for being the third wheel as of now. Yes he wasn’t the first choice either way but seeing how something you want and work for always being snatched away right in front of your nose must hurt. And I actually thought he get to transform in this episode. But yeah still interested to know what’s Soji history with the suit is. Obviously he already had a belt and knows what he’s doing yet ZECT doesn’t comment on anything about their past that hint upon them working together
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I did not watch the original Round Trip to Love, so I have no expectations or comparisons. CBL's just hit different and this one has impressed me from the start. The chemistry, intensity of the obsession kept me wanting more. Well done for a first episode.
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estar everyone is sad or happy about different thing that happened in this ep - i am frustrated with Khun, dude is a moron. he knows what happened to Klao. if in the past the visions were unclear, at this stage he knows what happened to him, his body & even who did it. yet he is hell bent on going off alone, without anyway of protecting himself??? WTF is wrong with this dude?!??? how he gonna solves his (Klao's) father's framing, find out why Klao was murdered, let alone get back to his own time line?? given how he is behaving, will he even survive?!??? also given his reckless behavior, who else is he gonna drag down with him!?? such a freakin frustrating character OMG i wanna punch him sometimes & don't find his antics that r endangering not only himself but everyone around cute - it's not! *************************************************************************************************the only ones i feel genuinely sorry for; Phop, Kaew & Chuai... the rest r the authors of their own demise as far as i can see & i really can't find it in myself to feel any pity for them. ********************************************************************************side note: if Khun survives his midnight "stroll" it's only cause it was written this way & not cause of luck - sorry dude used up all his luck by landing in Phop's home. his every need has been met & he has been catered too like a freakin baby, is he considerate? appreciative? nope - he is acting like a spoilt brat & personally i'm over it (him).
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Kamen Rider Kabuto Episode 1
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I think that was a great first episode to start the season. We jump immediately into action so I guess this will be a more fast-paced season in comparison to Agito. I first thought the luggage has been switched out in the train station scene but apparently not? And cool plot twist with the second but unauthorized rider who basically steals the suit. Didn’t expect that but since two belts exist I guess we’ll have two riders later on or at least a conflict between the two who ultimately will be the rider? Idk I’m just guessing here. Also I like that the monsters are costumes and not CGI I know that they are in some season but costumes monsters always look cooler imo
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Absolute Value of Romance Episode 10
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love how Eui Ju's mind works - her web-novel chapters r hilarious & u can see how much fun the actors r having playing her imaginary character's (well u know what i mean). i wish there was more of them going ham on the imaginary scenes - they so much fun to watch. & even though a lot fo people dislike Eui Ju's brother - cause of him she got to see her mains taking a romantic walk at night lol - pity the news of Ga U Su possibly moving to the US dumped a bucket of cold water all over her burning heart. poor smitten girl, not enough her bff is acting like the typical mean-girl all cause she isn't capable of having a normal conversation with her crush so she's butthurt at Eui Ju. ********************************************************************have said this in the past & will say it again that principal is funny but also hella annoying & i don't like her, am glad that Ga U Su stood-up for that troubled student. it's rare to find teacher's that actually care for their students, let alone ones that want to make a difference & go out of their way to help.
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Absolute Value of Romance Episode 9
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the 6th chapter of her book was hilarious i laughed so hard cause of it & it's sweet how she is crushing on Ga U Su, ironic given how she couldn't stand him from the sec they met. but also kinda logical cause he might be strict & a bit OCD about math's but he is a good person & teacher. so not shocked that by the end she realized she had a major crush on him - very sweet. pity the friend was the fly in the ointment - idk why she needed to get petty & mean like that but expected to teen girls all those hormones can drive anyone crazy lol - still didn't like she interrogated Eui Ju, so i hope Eui Ju isn't the one that needs to work at making them friends again.
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IrenaK This episode was so good! It had emotional weight, action, and above all—it gave us so much information for future theories and existing links between characters.For example, the Alluring Ghost learned her appearance transformation skills from ZZS’s master. And then there's Chengling’s story about Uncle Rong Xuan—there is definitely a link between him and WKX. Could he be his father? I suspected episodes ago that Master Gao should have known him, and WKX’s attitude towards the Five Lakes Alliance (especially Master Gao) just links it all together! 🤔But the most precious moment of this episode was the final part: ZZS finally accepting Chengling as his disciple. Now they are the only two members of Four Seasons Mountain Villa. Yeeey! 🤗
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KJ2025 After Lady Gu was denied divorce from Mr Gu, she asked if he married her for love or her family’s money and he snidely asked her which did she think? This was the last strike of grief that broke her spirit. She spent the day with her children and asked JinZhao to call her mother. JinZhao wasn’t ready yet and even her brother wanted to know why she couldn’t make such a small concession. She couldn’t put into words the years of hurt and denial she was still working through. Sometime during the night, Lady Gu chose to hang herself and end things. The point they wanted to drive home was that her own grief and broken heart killed her. With her family finally around her it boggles my mind that she opted out before seeing things through to repair her relationship with JinZhao. Gu was shaken with the fallout from his actions. He liked her feeling small and insecure about herself so he could indulge himself with her family’s wealth and cater to his second family. He finally felt her blood on his hands and knew judgment was coming. JinZhao grabbed some scissors and was ready to cut his heart out. She vented her rage calling him by name directly and had to be restrained. Gma Ji soundly slapped him and declared the concubine the mourner for her daughter’s grave. She was to spend the rest of her life there. Ye Xian and his sister show up to pay their respects. She wanted her brother to toss away any ideas of marriage with JinZhao. He used the visit to kneel and pay respects like he would for his own mother. He was so sure she’d been murdered he promised JinZhao he would help her find the killer and take care of them. He completely excluded Lan from any notice so this will most likely be used to further alienate the sisters and stir vengeful feelings. Lord Chen shows up to pay his respects and get a bead on the turmoil in the Gu household. When the servants showed up with the household ledgers, they did not expect someone so young to have accounting skills. She proved she knew when there were mistakes or fraud with the sums and they realized a true accounting was to be their future. Ye Xian was in trouble with sister for showing such respect to one of lower class. While she was complaining about bringing him along, he reminded her that her reason was to prove JinZhao off limits as possible bride. His mentor had a chat with him about how Lady Gu really died, and that until he found a means to secure his own house, he could not hope to help JinZhao with hers. Gma Ji condemned Gu for charging her daughter with fake accusations and let him know he wasn’t getting by with it. Lan has not registered yet that her use of nanny Zhou’s last plot was responsible for stirring up this calamity. I would hope she regrets her recklessness and tries to make amends, but it is more likely they will make her act vengeful and unrepentant. Gma Ji is going to take her daughter home for burial and Yao will stay to assist JinZhao. I had hoped JinZhao would go home with them and reside in Tongzhou. I have no clue how Gu will act after this, but it’s very clear he will be held accountable and his house put in order by Ji family. The siblings could have been a united front to weather the storm of this, but it’s unlikely they will be allowed this small comfort. Yao will definitely align with JinZhao. Rong will have to choose between sisters or father. Lan and JinZhao should ally to get their father in line with Gma’s help but they have been too busy making Lan a selfish brat. Waiting to see the aftermath of Lan’s plot to get out of marriage and if gma Ji can salvage the reputations of the grandchildren.
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A Splendid Match Episode 1
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1 First ImpressionEpisode one wasted absolutely no time pulling me in. Between the family drama, political tension, and the female lead immediately proving she’s not someone who quietly accepts her fate, this was such a strong opening.Episode ThoughtsWe’re introduced to a female lead who was abandoned by her father and sent away to be raised by her grandmother from a young age. Their relationship is practically nonexistent, and honestly? Episode one makes it very clear why she harbours so much resentment toward him.The opening scenes surrounding her coming-of-age ceremony already set the tone perfectly. Her cousin has to practically beg her father to attend, and his response is basically: pay me and I’ll consider it. The audacity 😭Instead of quietly accepting the humiliation, she completely snaps and burns the fortune that was meant to be used to bribe him into attending. And honestly? Iconic behaviour. The fact that she uses the lantern being carried by the male lead during their very first interaction makes the scene even more memorable. You can already tell he’s intrigued by her because she’s unlike anyone he’s probably encountered before.Things escalate further when she drunkenly goes boating through the estate grounds after arguing with her grandmother about the reality of their family situation. That entire sequence was SO good. She stumbles into what appears to be an ambush involving the male lead and a corrupt prince, only for the tables to completely turn when the male lead reveals just how dangerous and capable he really is.Then comes the dramatic fall into the water 😭 for a second the drama genuinely lets you think he might leave her there because she’s witnessed something she probably shouldn’t have. But of course this is episode one, so naturally he rescues her… while also trying to conceal his identity and involvement because clearly there’s far more going on politically around him than we currently understand.The coming-of-age ceremony itself turning into the male lead’s imperial celebration was honestly painful to watch from her perspective 😭 she was already dealing with the disappointment of her father, only to then be completely overshadowed at her own event.And THEN her father arrives… not with her mother, but with his concubine instead. The disrespect never ends in this family.But what I absolutely loved is that the female lead refuses to play the obedient noble daughter role. She’s intelligent, sharp-tongued, and fully capable of using the situation to her advantage. The verbal destruction she delivers to her father in front of everyone was one of the best scenes of the episode.When she asks him:“What title do you have now? What position?”AFTER he abandoned her for fifteen years because of some prophecy claiming she’d ruin his future? Oh she absolutely ended him 😭 because despite throwing his daughter away for the sake of his career… he still hasn’t achieved anything meaningful.Beautiful. Truly beautiful.We’re also introduced to another prince who immediately becomes intrigued by her because she’s clearly not the typical noble lady society expects her to be. You can already tell there’s going to be a lot more political and emotional chaos coming.Character NotesFemale Lead: Easily the standout of episode one. She’s proud, intelligent, emotional, reckless at times, but incredibly strong. I love that she refuses to quietly endure humiliation.Male Lead: Calm, calculating, and already surrounded by danger and political intrigue. He clearly has hidden layers and secrets, but his interest in the female lead is already starting to form.Father: Absolutely terrible 😭 every scene with him somehow made him worse.Second Prince: His curiosity toward the female lead immediately adds another interesting dynamic.Final ThoughtsThis was a genuinely strong premiere episode. The pacing was excellent because it managed to establish the family history, political conflicts, romantic intrigue, and character personalities without feeling overwhelming. The acting was solid across the board, and the chemistry and tension are already starting to build naturally.Definitely excited for episode two.Favourite MomentThe female lead verbally destroying her father in front of everyone after fifteen years of abandonment. Deserved.Trope Check* Strong female lead 🏮* Political intrigue* Family betrayal* Hidden identity* First meeting fate moment* Slow burn setup* Dangerous male lead* Noble society drama* Palace politics* “I’m not your obedient daughter” energy ✨
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Love upon a Time Episode 7
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BurntBaguettes I would never drink WINE OR ALCOHOL EVER AGAIN IF I GOT HIT IN THE HEAD WITH A DAMN SHOOTING STARRRR, DONT PLAY WITH ME. A lot to unpack. So does cherd know hes not klao or what? Because if a guy i murdered is up and walking again. I feel like thatd be weird? Idk how the timeline works tho. Doom and despair ah episode. 8.5/10 okay bye!
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The Petrichor series keeps you interested because of how naturally the story unfolds. The pacing feels steady, and the tension builds without forcing dramatic moments every few minutes. The characters feel believable, with emotions and decisions that make sense instead of existing only to move the plot forward.One of the strongest parts of the series is the atmosphere. Every scene carries a quiet intensity that matches the title well. The cinematography and soundtrack work together to create a mood that feels heavy, emotional, and reflective. The show does not rely on exaggerated twists alone. Instead, it focuses on relationships, personal struggles, and the slow reveal of deeper conflicts.The cast also delivers strong performances. The emotional scenes feel sincere, and the chemistry between characters makes the important moments more effective. Even the quieter conversations hold weight because the acting feels natural.Overall, 10000/10 Petrichor stands out as a series that values storytelling, mood, and character depth. It feels emotionally grounded, visually polished, and easy to stay invested in from episode to episode.
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nafisa Omg so patient came in and she was a Korean-speaking Chinese who had fainted as she was homeless and didn’t have food, and she didn’t have money SO SHE OFFERED TO BECOME A HELPER AND DO ODD JOBS FOR THE HOSPITAL TO PAY THE BILL OFF, AND EUNTAK IS FALLING FOR HER BUT SHE HAS A CRUSH ON DOGJOO. Now afterwards the chairman asks yun wan to get some special hospital equipment ready for doldam hospital since teacher Kim asked for it, and this triggers yun wan to go and visit doldam hospital and teacher Kim, but during this time Hyeon chul, ilsu and dongjoo were having drinks since dongjoo thought teacher Kim would be at the emergency room but he wasn’t, so there was some miscommunication and now there was no doctors or surgeons at the emergency room , AND NOW INBEOM WHO GOT A CAB STRAIGHT AFTER MEETING SEOJUNG AND WAS PLANNING TO RETURN HOME HAD TO COME BACK SINCE HIS TAXI DRIVER HAD AN ACCIDENT, AND INBEOM WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO COULD OPERATE ON HIM, BUT THEN TEACHER KIM CAME BACK AND FOUND OUT AN EXTERNAL DOCTOR WAS OPERATING IN THE SURGERY ROOM, AND HE SAW IN BEOM BUT HE WAS IMPRESSED BY HIS SKILLS. NOW ONCE THE OPERATION FINISHED, YUN WAN WALKED INTO TEACHER KIM WITH HIS OWN SON BEHIND HIM ALONG WITH SEOJUNG, AND SEONUNG WASNT EVEN ALLOWED TO GO IN THERE DUE TO HER WRIST BUT THEN AFTERWARDS TEACHER KIM SAYS HE’S PROUD OF THE FACT SHE DID THE RIGHT THUNG ISNTEAD OF LISTENING TI HIS WORDS OF NIT GOING INTO THE OR. AND SINCE INBEOM WAS AN EXTERNAL DOCTOR, HE WAS SUPPOSED TO FACE CONSEQUENCES, SO TEACHER KIM PROPOSES TO YUN WAN TO BRING MORE STAFF TO DOLDAM, AND YUN WAN IS FORCED TO AGREE IN CASE SOMETHING HAPPENS TO HIS SON, WHICH MESS UP HIS CHANCES OF STAYING AS A DIRECTOR. SO NOW HYEON CHUL, INSU, INBEOM AND SOME OTHER STAFF HAD COME AND NOW LETS SEE WHAT’S AHEADDD.
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NLE I cried during the ring exchange scene in episode 2 because it felt so genuine and emotional. Yichen being the first to say “I love you” even though he fell later made the moment even more powerful. When he cried, I cried too because the emotions felt so real through the screen.Another heartbreaking scene was when Yichen begged his brother for a chance to see Lufeng again while, at the same time, Lufeng kept writing letters and trying everything possible to reunite with him. Even after years apart, their feelings for each other never changed, and you can truly feel how deep their connection is.
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