Reviews

Title: The Doctor's Counterattack (2025) is a "romance" miniseries with ML: Ye Yi Chen and FL: Zhai Xin Ran in the leading couple's roles. The drama had a good beginning establishing the plot's purpose and orientation; after that, the drama became tedious and chaotic with the search of a cure for poison Seven Star Begonia and the antagonists constant intervention to be the ones getting the cure first. The drama is supposed to be a romance plot but the leading couple fell in love with no background love story or a mayor event that stirred their hearts toward each other. The leading couple, as concern and caring that they were toward each other, had nice rapport but no romantic fireworks could ever lit their non-existent chemistry. Overall, this drama should be assigned to the medical genre with slight romance.

In the meantime, you can watch the drama on YouTube: "A miracle doctor betrayed and expelled, but fate led her to the man who would change her life." (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khgMAUkH_OU)

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Rating: 10/10
Double Helix completely wrecked me in the best way possible. This is the kind of drama where the angst isn't just there for shock value—it feels earned, heartbreaking, and deeply emotional. Every misunderstanding, sacrifice, and moment of longing hit exactly where it was supposed to.



The biggest highlight for me was Lu Feng. His character is layered, vulnerable, and incredibly compelling. Watching him struggle with his emotions while trying to protect the people he loves was both frustrating and heartbreaking. His pain never felt exaggerated; it was portrayed with so much sincerity that I couldn't help but empathize with him.



Chen Yi Cheng absolutely deserves praise for his performance. He brought Lu Feng to life with remarkable nuance, expressing so much through the smallest changes in his eyes and expressions. His portrayal captured the character's inner conflict, quiet devotion, and emotional vulnerability beautifully. It was one of those performances that stays with you long after the drama ends.


If you're looking for a story filled with emotional depth, beautifully executed angst, and an unforgettable lead performance, Double Helix is definitely worth watching. Just be prepared—this drama will put your heart through the wringer before putting it back together.

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Great beginning until the wheels completely fall off

The first 15 episodes were probably some of the best I've seen in a series, which makes it all the more disappointing when the wheels just completely come off after that. How can you have a show where the female lead gives every single male actor the dead eye stare of loathing for 15 episodes straight? I can understand maybe 3 to5 episodes, but who wants to see a show where the actors can hold a grudge for so long? No one wants to see a romance where the romance has died. As the plot went on, the entire thing just became more and more difficult to watch. If you are the kind of person who can't stand seeing the heroes make idiotic choices or see the villains victorious over and over again, you won't make it through this. All the characters have some kind of personality problem. The ML is jealous and possessive, the FL is cynical, and often in a foul mood. The second ML is even worse, obsessed and vindictive when he is not aloof and pedantic. The other supporting cast proves to be alternatingly helpful and annoying. Overall, I would say, just watch the first 15 episodes and after the FL gives the ML the book, just stop watching and all will be good.

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A Drama That Stays With You?

The drama celebrates womanhood- the endless cycle of giving, enduring, and loving despite pain through the life of Ae-sun and people connected to her. Ae-sun is not a perfect woman; she is a real one - fiery, stubborn, full of longing. Her journey from a young girl who wanted to “flip the table” to a woman who finds meaning in sacrifice is portrayed with such truth that you can’t help but see pieces of every woman in her. "The spring rain is lasting a long time. Maybe the spring rain is my mom crying. Maybe she’s crying because I’m getting married like this."

Then we have Yang GwanSik- an ideal husband, hardworking person and "Steelheart" who never expresses his worries and sadness,gulping all in,so that the other family members can hold on to him as the pillar of the family even as the storms of life wear him down. The bruises and callouses of his hardwork on his hands expresses things that words can't even describe."To us, Dad was the sea.We all relied on him to live." While watching the drama I cried a lot. Be it Ae-sun and GwanSik's adulthood where living their dreams clashes with need for food and shelter and responsibility of starting a new family knocks on their door or the children - one burdened with the dreams of their parents- "I swallowed their dreams and spread my wings.
Embracing my mom's dream like a seed in my heart" and the other suffering because of favouritism, ruining his youth.
Yet within that struggle, there is tenderness-The hairpins brought by GwanSik for Aesun, Them buying their new house- "It's the first time I've had my own home.Stupid Home. Even conches and crabs have their own.But I was always the only one without a home."
GwangSik-"I'll buy us a bigger house next time."
Ae-sun-"This already feels like a palace. Now that it's my own."
Her mother reading her poem, GwangSik being the most caring and loyal husband a woman desires- "There was a girl in the boy's life.All his life, the boy kept the girl's world safe." ,Him admiring his wife even in their old age- "Dogs have dogs, and cows have cows right?What about an angel. You said Dong-myeong was an angel. Every night when you sleep, I put in so much effort to keep your back in check. I've been busy trying to push the wings back into your back, so I couldn't even sleep." , the parents selling their house and then the boat for their children's bright future, GwangSik watching his daughter's wedding and her walking the isle(child to adult),His final moments, where their young selves wave farewell to each other- "When my time comes,don't cry too much. When Oh Ae-sun cries it tears me apart. Then I can't go like gentle waves." , The family’s quiet pain as GwangSik goes through chemotherapy, the reincarnation of her mother, Ae-sun’s poem for GwangSik , Him inviting his wife and daughter on the boat, breaking taboos- "You, Geum-myeong, Eun-myeong and Dong-myeong are my gods.I'll survive a typhoon thanks to you four." , The death sequence of their youngest child- "She said a mother who has lost her child sheds more tears than the sea." , the grave scenes- "Their footsteps created a smooth path, and through all four seasons the grave where their child lay remained the neatest of all." Aesun protecting her child's grave during windy days- "Our baby must be scared again." , them running a failed restaurant- "They decided to pursue what they had been most confident in. Because plowing rocky fields and catching all the fish in the waters reflected Ae-sun and Gwan-sik's attitude." and the list just goes on.
Ae-sun and Gwan-sik’s eldest daughter Geum-myeong carries within her the weight of two generations-her parents’ unfulfilled dreams, their expectations, and their quiet sacrifices. But carrying such dreams is not easy. “Parents dwell on what they couldn’t give, and children dwell on what they couldn’t get." Her life becomes a mixture of gratitude and quiet suffocation. As she once reflects, “I swallowed their dreams and spread my wings. Embracing my mom's dream like a seed in my heart.”
Beneath her calm, there are ''knots'' that are invisible, aching places of conflict and guilt-“Parents have no idea of the moment when their child's heart develops knots. If they knew, they’d protect their child. No tree grows without knots, and a child’s knots would carve a hole in a father’s heart, so God keeps it hidden.”
Her first love was a boy she cared for deeply, but his mother never respected her or her family. He never stood against his mother.To her ,his silence hurt more than rejection . “As I said my final goodbye to the boy who was closest to me, I felt like the Little Prince, leaving his rose behind on his tiny planet.”
Later, when she meets the painter, her story takes a gentler turn. He is not perfect, but he is kind and sincere. His love is filled with admiration and care. His mother, unlike her first lover’s, embraces her with warmth, treating her as a blessing.In one scene, on the boat, though seasick and trembling, he wants to keep her safe from falling. In another, after drinking with her father, he waits for her in the freezing cold, drunk but still concerned for her. His love is not grand or loud; it is devotion disguised as small gestures.
The drama is like a poem -caring and hurting, flowing throughout their life, written through their love, happiness, struggles, pain and grief. The drama captures not just the story of two people, but the soul of Jeju itself - the sea, the winds, the fields, and the endless struggle of those who lived there.“It’s better to be born a cow than a woman in Jeju.” The women, especially, are portrayed as both fragile and unbreakable - like the tangerines that survive the harshest winters. The drama lets you feel - the weight of time, the ache of lost dreams, and the beauty hidden in ordinary lives. It shows that love isn’t always loud; sometimes it’s quiet, steady, and patient- like Gwan-sik’s love for Ae-sun.
By the end, you’re left with tears, but also a strange warmth - a reminder that even after pain, love endures.
“Here’s to all you’ve been through.”-So, here’s to Ae-sun, Gwan-sik, and everyone who keeps moving through life’s storms-quietly, bravely, and full of love.

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Rating: 10/10
Double Helix completely wrecked me in the best way possible. This is the kind of drama where the angst isn't just there for shock value—it feels earned, heartbreaking, and deeply emotional. Every misunderstanding, sacrifice, and moment of longing hit exactly where it was supposed to.


The biggest highlight for me was Lu Feng. His character is layered, vulnerable, and incredibly compelling. Watching him struggle with his emotions while trying to protect the people he loves was both frustrating and heartbreaking. His pain never felt exaggerated; it was portrayed with so much sincerity that I couldn't help but empathize with him.



Chen Yi Cheng absolutely deserves praise for his performance. He brought Lu Feng to life with remarkable nuance, expressing so much through the smallest changes in his eyes and expressions. His portrayal captured the character's inner conflict, quiet devotion, and emotional vulnerability beautifully. It was one of those performances that stays with you long after the drama ends.



If you're looking for a story filled with emotional depth, beautifully executed angst, and an unforgettable lead performance, Double Helix is definitely worth watching. Just be prepared—this drama will put your heart through the wringer before putting it back together.

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When Green Flags Turn Black... and Find Their Way Back

Double Helix covers a surprising number of tropes—school life, first love, homophobia, family relationships, separation, reunion, and a male lead who goes from being a complete green flag to a black flag before finding his way back. At its core, it's a story about love trying to survive against family pressure, societal prejudice, and personal trauma.

Lu Feng is undoubtedly the most controversial character. He starts off as someone you'd root for wholeheartedly, but his possessiveness and emotional scars eventually lead him down a dark path. Some of his actions are difficult to watch and impossible to defend, yet the series doesn't portray them as romantic. Instead, it explores how unresolved trauma and toxic family dynamics shaped him, while also allowing him to confront his mistakes and seek redemption.

Cheng Yichen's quiet resilience provides a beautiful contrast. Despite everything he endures, he never loses his compassion, making him incredibly easy to empathize with. Their chemistry carries the emotional weight of the story, and both actors deliver performances that make the highs and lows feel genuine.

This isn't a light, feel-good BL. It's emotional, messy, and sometimes uncomfortable, but that's also what makes it memorable. The story kept me invested from beginning to end, and I appreciated that it wasn't afraid to tackle difficult themes instead of relying solely on romance.

Overall, I really enjoyed it. The acting was excellent, the emotional moments hit hard, and the story stayed with me long after it ended. It won't be for everyone—especially if you prefer healthy, uncomplicated relationships—but if you enjoy character-driven stories with angst, growth, and redemption, Double Helix is definitely worth watching at least once.

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The ML Yearned, FL Hesitated while I...Yawned

I feel completely robbed after watching My Royal Nemesis. They really should have stuck to developing the central love story. While I saw a beautiful shift in Cha Segye's character after he fell hopelessly in love, I can't say the same for Shin Seori. She kept her walls up for way too long, remaining guarded even after countless reassurances from Segye. However for this, I solely blame the pacing of the script for making her deal with a lot; sick grandma and transmigration.

Plot-wise, it was a lot! We got patches of a family feud mixed with frustrating love rivalry from the second female lead, who quickly became an absolute eyesore. It was exhausting watching such a clever woman resort to unnecessary antics over a man especially when Segye countlessly told her off. She got redeemed in the end (good for her I guess), but as a viewer who had to tolerate her, I was just pissed.

Then there's Segye's cousin, Mun Do who I lowkey pitied him because his character was just so boring and predictable. All he ever did was plot over Segye. His entire existence boiled down to: What did Segye do? Who did he meet with? How many times did he poop? Ugh! As if that wasn't enough, how he quickly met his end was so anti-climatic. The only genuinely interesting plot thread was Shin Seori's transmigration arc; I absolutely loved that twist however I'd have preferred if they expounded more on the rules of such occurrence.

On the bright side, I liked the top notch acting. Despite Mun Do being predictable, the actor was a great villain who oozed an intense, evil aura that not many can pull off. Our lead couple also killed it. The yearning from Cha Segye was masterclass; his delulu gaze and that hand kiss... which made me constantly wonder why Seori was hesitating to give this man a chance! Nonetheless, I loved how LJY portrayed Shin Seori, flawlessly maintaining those Joseon-era speech patterns and mannerisms despite migrating to the modern world. And their roadside fight? Iconic.

I also have to say the OST of this drama was so beautiful as it really elevated most of the lead couple cutesy scenes.

In the end, I finished it purely because I'm a sucker for a yearning male lead and Heo Namjun as Cha Segye aced it. Sadly, Seori's lingering doubts and insecurities meant that by the time she finally let her walls down, I had already emotionally disconnected from the romance.

This had the potential to be the rom-com of the year for me, but it fell short. I probably would have rated it a 6, but their undeniably cute scenes and great OSTs in the final episodes managed to pull it up to a 7.5.

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She's eloquent and with taste, she will also punch you in the face.

An electric performance by Chen Si and Lu Lu Lu, these two waltzed through the series like it was a virtual chessboard and the chaos left behind by them was simply a pause in between sets. This is the republican era version of this storyline What A Good Girl with Ke Chun and Yu Yin. They are each uniquely different and compelling in their own way. I liked how you see the FLs redemption arc at the end. Despite the terrible family she was raised in, she arranged for her city to be saved from these evil people. I was genuinely scared she wasn't going to make it and it was going to be a Snowdrop trauma all over again. TG for besties.
The only reason it didnt get a ten was because I felt there were too many loose ends at the end of the show. Why comment so much on his family and even meet the dad several times if you aren't going to follow up with her meeting them? Furthermore, while in real life she would likely not have ever found out about her real family, this is a cdrama. She's supposed to find them after at least a dramatic kidnapping or amnesia incident.

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A beautiful poetic masterpiece

10/10 – A poetic masterpiece that stayed with me long after it ended.

The First Frost wasn't just a romance for me-it was a journey through trauma, healing, longing, and unconditional love. Every scene and every dialogue feels intricately woven together. Every interaction carries emotion, nostalgia, or a deeper meaning that slowly reveals itself as the story unfolds.

I know many romance or thriller viewers might find the pacing slow, but as someone who absolutely loves melodramas and slice-of-life stories, this was perfection. The way the drama constantly moves between Wen Yifan and Sang Yan's perspectives, while seamlessly transitioning between their teenage years and adulthood, is one of its greatest strengths. It allows you to feel everything.

The cinematography is breathtaking, the OST is unforgettable, and the acting is phenomenal.

I genuinely don't think anyone could have portrayed Wen Yifan better than Zhang Ruonan. As someone who deeply relates to isolating myself whenever life becomes overwhelming, Wen Yifan felt painfully real. Many people define strength as someone who always speaks up and fights back. But Wen Yifan showed another kind of strength-the quiet strength of surviving. She is a victim of years of trauma, yet she continues to move forward despite believing she deserves so little. I don't think I would've connected with her if she had been written as the typical "strong female lead" who magically overcomes everything. Watching her slowly learn that she deserves love and kindness became the emotional core of this drama for me.

Then there's Sang Yan.

His patience, devotion, and unwavering love are almost impossible to believe. Waiting eight years, quietly going to Yihe just to make sure she was okay-it's unrealistic, yes. But somehow, it heals something inside you. Sang Yan feels like the kind of love people wish existed.

Some of my favorite moments perfectly captured what this story was really about.

When Wen Yifan discovers the countless train tickets Sang Yan kept from all the times he visited Yuehe, it silently reveals years of love that expected nothing in return.

And then comes my favorite line- she tells him she wants to die six years after him to make up for the years she left him alone. That moment completely broke me. It isn't simply romantic; it represents how far she's come.

You can even see it from the very first episode. She avoids remembering Sang Yan because remembering him means reopening wounds she desperately wants to bury. Earlier in the series, when we see Wen Yifan's memories of meeting Sang Yan, she says that for a moment she forgot the whole world, and it felt as though there was another version of herself inside him. Even then, you could already see how deeply she loved him. But by the end, she's finally able to express that love instead of hiding it. Even with her awkward, stoic personality, we see how she later starts to express her love to Sang Yan because she knew that's what he deserved.

This isn't simply the story of two people falling in love.

It's Wen Yifan's journey of healing from trauma and learning to accept love, while Sang Yan's years of unwavering devotion finally bear fruit.

The First Frost feels less like a romance and more like a poem. I became so attached to these characters that I genuinely didn't want the story to end. Every episode carries a sense of longing and nostalgia that lingers with you long after you've finished watching.

For me, Wen Yifan is one of the most realistic female protagonists I've ever seen, while Sang Yan is probably one of the most unrealistic male protagonists ever written. Somehow, that contrast creates something incredibly beautiful.

After everything Wen Yifan endured, Sang Yan truly felt like God's gift to her.

This drama won't be for everyone. If you're looking for constant plot twists or a fast-paced romance, you may find it slow. But if you love character-driven melodramas that quietly explore grief, trauma, healing, and unconditional love, The First Frost is nothing short of a masterpiece.

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Fun Watch

The comedic set up is made for laughs. The execution of the first half was a bit clumsy but it was the second half when all the parts come together and the story takes off.

A young woman is the number two in a crime syndicate overseeing more than 50 men. She's tough and a skilled fighter. The fight scenes feel like a movie out of Hong Kong but that's OK. She finds her long lost sister who is terminally ill, and her dying wish is that she marry. This creates problems as her social skills are a bit rough around the edges, but she gets the job done and of course her clueless husband doesn't know her true occupation. If this wasn't a comedy first I might have thought she would kill him with her death glare. On their wedding night the poor guy must've felt like a male black widow spider approaching his bride for consummation.

Complications ensue when her sister dies leaving a final wish - that she has a child. Some of the scenes in the hilarious baby making process might generate an 'R' rating in the US.

The first half was good, but it was the second half that earned a high rating.

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✨Misunderstandings: The Extended Director's Cut — But They Cooked at the End✨

Saw a few clips of the leads and thought, “Damn, these two have chemistry.” They immediately convinced me to give this drama a shot. Turns out the chemistry was so strong it had to carry the entire script on life support.

The premise hooked me immediately, I genuinely love the female lead, and like I said, the chemistry? Absolutely criminal. Every time they’re together, you remember why you haven’t rage-quit yet.

Unfortunately, the writers seem to believe that happiness is illegal.

The amount of push-and-pull, unnecessary misunderstandings, and conflicts that could’ve been solved with one honest conversation became genuinely exhausting. At some point I had to put the drama on hold because it felt like I was watching the same argument play out with different outfits.

I knew the high school timeline would be a big part of the story, but I definitely wasn’t expecting it to take up two-thirds of the drama. By the time we finally reached the adult timeline, I felt like I had personally aged ten years too.

Then we jump ten years into the future… and somehow the male lead manages to be even more frustrating than he was in high school. Sir, we understand you’re the CEO of Yearning Industries™, but damn… my brother in Christ, you’re thirty. Use your words.

I genuinely believe the writers had a whiteboard that said:

❌ Communication
✅ Misunderstanding #48
✅ Last-minute interruption
✅ Someone walks away dramatically

Rinse. Repeat.

That said… I’m too invested to quit now. At this point I’m watching partly because I genuinely want to see these two happy, and partly because I just want to cross the finish line. 😂

Sooo, will I finish it? Absolutely.

Am I enjoying myself?
…Your Honor, that’s a complicated question.

UPDATE: Well... I'll be damned.

The last four episodes were actually delightful, y'all. They single-handedly repaired the emotional damage the previous twenty-something episodes inflicted on me and finally gave me everything I'd been begging for.

The leads reconciled, they're ridiculously adorable together, and the female lead spends the rest of the drama absolutely showering our CEO of Yearning Industries™ with affection—which, let's be honest, our longing king had been waiting approximately 84 business years for.

So yes, against all odds, the writers actually locked in for the finale. After a handful of frustrating episodes in the modern arc, the ending is surprisingly close to perfection.

Consider this my formal apology to the last five episodes. They understood the assignment.

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Zhang Xincheng, The Actor You Are

I gave this drama 9.5/10 to appreciate Zhang Xincheng's acting skills and visuals.
Zhang Xincheng prepared martial arts for 6 months for the role of Haiyan. Haiyan is a character who can split razor blades from his mouth and Xincheng used real razor blades, flips and splits it from his own mouth. Tho it's already dulled, I don't think it's easy to flip and split it as it's so thin shaped.
He also learned how to do acupuncture and used real needles for the voice changing scenes and paralysis scenes (too bad that scene got deleted). I saw even people commented that the paralysis acting he did is quite accurate.
Another thing Zhang Xincheng did was diving, under the water without much protection. He has dry eyes syndrome but it didn't prevent him to do underwater scenes, and filmed it 7-8 days for this dramas.
He missed offline events to promote his own movie Detective China Town 1900 so he wouldn't delay the filming schedules. His costars could even went home for holidays but he spent Chinese public holidays on set.

He gave his best for this drama tho the writer himself Xu Lei, cut a lot of the scenes of him and trying to make Haiyan not lovable enough for the audience. But from what I see, a lot of Chinese audiences, not even his own fans, defending him from malicious comments another fandom did to him. They said they love Haiyan because Zhang Xincheng made the character alive. They love his acting and even his visuals.

If you watch this dramas properly. You can know and understand what's real acting skills look like just by looking at Zhang Xincheng's scenes. You know, even his costar, HJX actor said that the funny scenes of Haiyan is ZXC's own improvisation.

I appreciate all of the hardworks his costars also did to make this drama. So i don't get the hate Zhang Xincheng got from his costar's fandom. I feel like if being fans make you a bad person, then you should turn off your internet and start reflect on what you did.

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The Best Series On Netflix (at time of writing)

From the series description here on MDL and on Netflix you might think that this series is just another tepid or, perhaps, melodramatic slice-of-life from the third rate drama-producing nation, Japan. Instead, this series is an innovative, uplifting look at one woman's life from her early teens through her 20s, and is a stunningly beautiful depiction of her interesting family in Kobe.

My Family is a slightly fictionalized version of the active essayist and humorist Kishida Nami and is based on her writings about her family. (She posts her essays at https://note.kishidanami.com/, and the website ALLWRITE in the series is clearly based on note.com. Most of her old posts are paywalled, but the most recent is generally available for free for a week or two and Google translate works on them reasonably well at this point.) The series was directed and co-written by Ohku Akiko who won Best Director for this series at the Japanese Television Drama Academy Awards.

Here Nami is called Nanami and is portrayed in a revelatory performance by Kawai Yuumi. The series explores how and why Nanami became a writer through a somewhat nonlinear but highly satisfying narration of various challenges that her family has had to face over the years. This series goes deep, and Kawai's performance masterfully exhibits a huge range. And we get two naked scenes of Kawai that will have women-kissers grabbing tissues ... well, along with everyone else: to dab their tears.

Sakai Maki delivers an equally amazing performance as Nanami's mother, Hitomi. She has the most physically demanding role in the piece and has to hit several emotional lows throughout the series which she does with complete commitment.

But beyond the leads, the depth of the acting bench is in this series, frankly, astounding. What does it say about the writing, directing and acting in a series when one of my favorite characters is simply the personal assistant (to the head of ALLWRITE) Saito played by 16th on the MDL call-sheet, Kabashima Hikari?

And, of course, there is Nanami's bff Multi played by Fukuchi Momoko. What can I say: she is delightful and fay.

The key, of course, is that all of the various characters in this series have their own stories that we get flashes of, and often interlock in unexpected but believable ways. They are all living their own lives over the years, and all have their own goals that often support and intersect Nanami's along her way.

And it cannot be said loudly enough: this is the kind of casual representation of differently-abled diversity that is sorely lacking in ALL media throughout the world. It's not just that there are at least 9 actors in this series with Down Syndrome. It's that frequently in the background there are wheel chair users, hearing impaired people signing, and a vision-impaired person just going about their lives.

I almost never touch on re-watchability in my reviews. Mostly, it is not relevant to my media consumption. But since this series was fansubbed a couple of years ago, I've watched through it a few times, and gone back to episode 8 in isolation a few time more. Not because that episode addresses an issue that I have faced in my family, but because the episode is that good. I will state that it still holds up on the Netflix version even though they did not fork out the dough for The Rolling Stones' She's A Rainbow which is the only change I could detect throughout the series from the original broadcast version. The score by Takano Masaki is otherwise excellent throughout.

Oh, and can we talk art direction for once? Look, I'm not sure exactly what blue and orange are supposed to represent here. The blue is clearly linked to the ocean and perhaps the subconscious (thanks, Jung). And maybe the orange is the activity in the world that Nanami represents. (It's certainly her color throughout the series.) But I do know that those two colors feature in many if not most shots, and that the series is visually intriguing throughout with Ohku often putting her camera in unusual places that are clearly chosen to make a point.

My Family is an extremely interesting and rewarding series to watch. Yes: there will occasionally be moments in the edit that you will not understand until later in the episode or the series as whole, but all the questions raised are resoundingly addressed and answered in ways that are often funny, moving, or tearful and quite often all three at the same time. The quintessential question of the series is: is Nanami okay? Watch the series and find out.

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Not for Newbies !

This series is one of the most confusing fictional cdramas I’ve ever watched . It was so confusing but the key is to keep going because eventually at the end you’ll understand everything.

The series had a lot “plot twists” which were the major cause of confusion that at it the end it felt less like a plot twist but rather an explanation.

I honestly feel like it could’ve been written better . The storyline was great but I can’t help but feel like execution was poor . A lot was going on . If I didn’t have prior experience with other fictional historical dramas and was already used to plots like this , I feel like I would’ve struggled more .

It got to a point where it just felt like they were spinning in circles trying to die for each other . I mean it’s cute the first 2 times but after that , it’s just excessive and exhausting, almost as though we the audience cannot catch a break .

Still I think it’s a drama worth watching but definitely not something I’d rewatch or recommend to others

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