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Ok so, I'm giving this a 9.0 because of the last of episode 11, and most of episode 12. I do want to understand why Day broke up with Mhok but it just makes me mad, and don't get me started on how much I hate time skips. Until episode 11 though, its definitely in my top 5. Such an amazing drama. It made me cry, and scream, and squeal. However, I kinda felt that the moment he gets his sight back was kind of underwhelming, I don't know why but I mean, he hasn't seen in years. Would I recommend people to watch this? definitely yes. would I rewatch it? no. Was this review helpful to you?
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Ignore my review, it's for me to remember why I didn't like it
I review to keep track of what I've watched. I know that I'm the only person that felt this way about the show, so just scroll on.I couldn't even with this show. I skipped over massive quantities of this show just to finish it. I didn't like any of the characters, not even a little. There should be an infidelity tag, even though it doesn't apply to the leads. A department whose sole purpose is to out people having affairs in the office - what? So many people with wandering eyes. There were many times while watching this that I felt very uncomfortable.
And, this is a personal thing, but if I'm watching a romance, I don't want to get to the end just to hear that the FL doesn't want to get married.
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A public health doctor with chronic island trauma faces an acute island heart-flutter alert.
If you don't have time to read the whole thing, skip to the end where the conclusions are :)Doctor on the Edge introduces us to Do Ji-eui, a plastic surgeon working at a university hospital. To fulfill his mandatory military service, he quits the hospital and becomes a public health doctor. He wants to avoid being stationed on an island, due to the trauma he feels towards islands and the sea. Unfortunately for Do Ji-eui, he is assigned to the remote island village of Pyeongdongdo, a notorious island that every public health doctor would prefer to avoid. There he meets nurse Yuk Ha Ri, who works in the Pyeongdongdo public health department. She used to work at a university hospital, but for some reason, she moved to Pyeongdongdo and now works as a nurse. She is passionate about her work and cares deeply for her patients, but she also harbors a secret.
As a public health doctor in the remote island village of Pyeongdongdo, Do Ji-eui helps the island's inhabitants and learns from them—people full of stories and unique personalities.
This drama presents a very common premise: the typical city protagonist who ends up in a small town and gets involved with one of its inhabitants. But this drama did it differently (at least in the first half). I must say I started watching it without expectations and didn't think I'd like it, because I honestly didn't like Lee Jae-wook's acting. But it changed my mind. I started it because I didn't know what to watch, but from the first episode, I was hooked, and I realized it wasn't what I expected. I watched all four available episodes back-to-back, and I must say I enjoyed them. I loved how it blended small-town situations with medical situations. Then came the week of episodes five and six, and I have to say my rating dropped from a 9 to an 8.5, but I still liked it. Then, in the second half, it seemed like the drama I started watching was replaced by another. I would have liked them to have kept the same pace, but they introduced elements from a romantic comedy. In the second half, tragic events began to unfold, abandoning the comedy that had initially captivated me. It seemed like the writer had something against the other protagonist, as something was constantly happening to him or he was being blamed for something. Another issue was that I felt the protagonists' relationship wasn't explored, or they didn't spend enough time together, because they would argue or drift apart, and their romantic moments would be interrupted, which was disappointing. Overall, I'd give the story a 7.5. /10
It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't what I initially expected, though it still kept me engaged.
The series uses typical small-town characters. I liked the medical team, although Dr. Chi-yeon irritated me at times. I was saddened by the death of Ha-ri's grandmother; these kinds of scenes always affect me, and this one was no exception, especially the scene with the painting.
Here is my analysis of the main characters:
Do Ji-eui (Lee Jae-wook): A former plastic surgeon at a university hospital became a public health doctor in Pyeongdong. Haunted by a deep trauma related to the sea, he gradually overcomes his aversion to island life through his work caring for the local residents.
To be honest, I had never seen a drama starring Lee Jae-wook and avoided the dramas he starred in because his acting didn't appeal to me, but I must say I was surprised. He portrayed a doctor perfectly, and the kindness he showed to his patients was so striking that I think I underestimated him.
Yuk Ha-ri (Shin Ye-eun): A nurse who transferred from a university hospital to a public health center. Beneath her kind exterior, she hides a secret past and begins to falter after meeting Ji-ui, who shares similar wounds.
Just like with Lee Jae-wook, I'd never seen a drama with Shin Ye-eun before, but I must say she did a good job as well. She portrayed a nurse who is kind to her patients. Something that bothered me was how they tried to make her seem selfish at times, since her personality was fine. Although I understand it, given that she suffered the loss of the person she loved most, she still shouldn't have blamed Ji-eui.
Overall, I give the acting a 9.5/10.
I found the soundtrack good and relaxing. Among my favorite songs are "This Is How Love Begins," "What If," and "Love Electric," so I give it an 8/10.
Would I watch it again? Probably not, since the first part disappointed me a lot, and it didn't make me want to watch it again like other dramas have, so I give it a 7.5/10.
NOTE: I was expecting a different ending scene, like everyone reunited or showing how their lives had gone, but oh well. One thing I liked was that at the end of each episode they included different quotes from the episode. Other dramas should do this too.
In short, Doctor on the Edge is one of those rural town dramas that unfolds in a fierce way. It shows us the doctors on remote islands and their struggles and dedication to the series. It mixes romantic comedy in the first few episodes but ends up including the typical sad second part, which is a shame because this could easily have been a 9/10 for me, but in the end I give it an 8/10.
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FreenBecky Magic!
The highly anticipated Thai GL series 4 Elements: The Air completely delivers, taking the iconic powerhouse pairing of Freen Sarocha and Becky Armstrong to thrilling new heights. Moving away from standard romance tropes, this action-packed royal bodyguard drama is arguably their finest work yet.The FreenBecky Evolution
While their natural, lightning-in-a-bottle chemistry is as electric as ever, it’s their maturity as actresses that steals the show.
Becky Armstrong (Princess Blue): Becky delivers a masterclass in duality and restraint. Commanding the screen with royal poise, she relies on brilliant micro-expressions—subtle shifts in posture and eye contact—to ground her complex, high-stakes character.
Freen Sarocha (Lom): As the fiercely protective police officer, Freen is effortlessly charming. She balances a confident, witty "player energy" with intense, grounded loyalty during the show's high-octane action sequences.
The Verdict
The Standout: The show excels in its quiet moments. The unspoken tension and magnetic eye contact between Freen and Becky communicate more than dialogue ever could.
The Air proves exactly why FreenBecky remains the blueprint for the GL industry. It is a sleek, sophisticated, and deeply emotional ride that shows two phenomenal actresses at the absolute top of their game.
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I am so invested in it currently!!!!
Aaaaahhhh!!!!!! This is going sooooo goood. i hope this gets a happy ending. Every move every character oh my God! They are just so good right now.The story line is going very good. The way they portray the lead character and the struggles and the cuddles of a single father is just so vibrant. 💓
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This drama deserves your time!!!
To be honest i started this drama bcz of LJW. But the story was super healing. Rare drama where there is no toxicity even though there is a love triangle there is no unnecessary push and pull. It will kind of show you the purity of slow life. The drama was pretty well written. The only thing i was unhappy about was the FL character was not made a bit stronger and decisive. But that was not end of the world.About the actors, each and every did their job. Even the second couple was so lovely that you will get drawn towards their character. If you love a healing romantic and no toxicity drama. thissssss is for you.
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The Air Has Made History, It's The Absolute Best GL Series Of The Year!
The Air Series Is An Absolute Masterpiece, FreenBecky Did It Again, They Beautifully Brought To Life LomBlew & Perfectly Told Their Story Of Falling In Love While On The Run For Their Lives, Everything About This Series From FreenBecky's Acting To The The Story, Directing, Cinematography & Scoring Is Absolutely Beautifully Done Thank You To The Entire Cast & Crew, This Series Has Made History Being The First GL To Capture The Attention Of The General Public & Making Them Fall In Love With LomBlew & FreenBecky, It Held A 2+ Rating On Air On CH7HD For Every Episode 8 Weeks Straight, This Series Deserve Series Of The Year & Every Award It Can Be Nominated For!👏🏻😍Was this review helpful to you?
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This is my first ever C-Drama and, honestly? it set the bar really high for whatever might come next.I think the story is great, with the growth of both Changyu and Xie Zheng flawlessly combining with the court affairs and multiple battles. The setpieces are incredible, with great action and superb prop design. Everything, from the flow of the capes to the look of the armor is amazing, especially when the stellar soundtrack is blessing your ears.
I would give it a 9/10, but the last two episodes do drag it down a bit for me: the main antagonist for most of the story, Qi Min, is defeated rather quickly and the spotlight he had is given to Zheng's uncle Wei Yan, the evolution of his story being in my opinion a bit cliche. Basically Wei Yan is somewhat excused of what he's done, framing him as a victim of the previous emperor. Honestly, the last two episodes pretty much shift the blame to the previous Emperor himself, making everyone seem like a lesser evil that originated from his deeds.
While I did not enjoy the ending, the story overall is amazing and the drama is great.
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Love Gap the series
I never knew anything about thai GLs. One day i saw youtube video and watched the series. The OST was a fun and i like it so much.Sam and Mon are different characters who fall in love and i felt as though it happens in real life. It may feel cringe , but we do cringey stuff in real life that too in first love. So even when ppl criticize that , i feel its real and appeals to me. They liking each other and not understanding it was fun to see. The friends were a good support to Sam. This story had solid back story of Sam and why she is very cold to others and is a weird person. At first we will be wondering if we should like Khun Sam, but we see her life and understand her and she is a softie at heart and such a sweetheart for her lover. She does many mistakes but apologizes and changes herself for Mon. I like her character arc.
So happy that i watched it.
The rewatch quality of this series is so high. Because of this i saw many GLs. But still come back to watch Gap the series. It has romance, comedy, sadness, love for family , friendship , character arc and above everything happy ending for GLs.
I will always adore this series. Gives me happiness everytime i watch it.
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Sick and tired of toxic BL men
Most chinese productions have a particular pitch- exaggerated melodrama. Not always bad, but mostly unrealistic. This also follows the same path.It started out sweet and fluffy, lulling me into a false sense of security and then bam! SA. The main character can be bad, but there should be acknowledgement of it in the narrative, otherwise you are just excusing that behaviour.
I can't say anything about the technical aspects, because I dropped it. The production quality looked decent in the initial episodes.
Watch at your own discretion.
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Picked me up from the grave
One of the few dramas in a long time that I binged in just 18 hours. I loved every second of it and was hooked from one episode to the next.I've been in a Kdrama slump for the past few months, and this genuinely felt like it picked me up from the grave 😭
Lee Jun Young absolutely carried this role. I enjoyed every single one of his scenes, and this drama just reminded me again what a great actor he is.
It had everything - comedy, thrill, emotion, and just the right amount of cuteness. The villains will have you by the neck because you'll be desperately waiting for their downfall 😭 I kept thinking, how much lower can these twins go just to sit on the throne? The way they kept scheming against each other, despite being family, honestly gave me Game of Thrones vibes. Absolutely ruthless.
Also... I hated Chairman Na and his daughter with a passion 💀
On the brighter side, I absolutely adored Hwang Jun Hyeon, Kang Bang Geul, Manager Park Bong Gi <333 literally the BEST team ever. And of course MD Lee Sang Jae (the pookiest bestie 🥹), Kang Yong Ho, and Jun Hyeon's grandma. They had my whole heart.
Definitely worth your time and 100/100 will pick you up from the drama slump (if you're in one). 9.5 because the ending didn't really make sense to me and felt a bit unnecessary, but yeh... it was all for the fun.
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It's just all over the place
It feels off for some reason, like super awkward in most scenes. I can't pinpoint exactly what, screenplay/direction/editing, something is not working.There are issues with the plot, hopefully it will be fixed in coming episodes. The acting is bad, partially probably due to bad direction as well. They have chemistry, but the NC scenes so far felt very uncomfortable. I was looking forward to a series that included all aspects of omegaverse, but I don't know if this will be enjoyable.
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A Perfect Blend of Darkness and Mystery — Mr. Kill!
Mr. Kill kicks off with a gripping and well-structured plot. As someone who absolutely loves murder mysteries, this drama feels like a complete blessing. Even after just the first episode, it’s clear that the storyline is intense, layered, and already delivering—it truly ate.When it comes to acting, there was never any doubt—and once again, they did not disappoint. Dew’s character is the most intriguing part. He isn’t just one person; he embodies four distinct sides:
1. The version he presents to the world.
2. K-Cupid.
3. Mr. Kill—the hidden identity no one knows about (though I personally feel he might not actually be Mr. Kill; it could be someone else, possibly a fan imitating the role from the manga using the same method).
4. His true self—the one he has to face every single day, which is deeply admirable.
The dark, mysterious atmosphere is absolutely top-tier and adds so much depth to the story. Overall, this is the kind of series that doesn’t just entertain—you don’t get tired of it. Instead, it slowly pulls you in until you find yourself completely hooked and genuinely loving it.
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reminds you of High School!
it takes you back to when being a kid or a high schooler of doing whatever you wanted to do and have fun, relationships were part of everything but being friends was the best part of growing up! how many of us went threw this kind of puppy love amongst each other? we had secret crushes and no one ever knew hahaha! when oranges fall, when oranges fall, when oranges fall, when oranges fall, when oranges fall, when oranges fall! hopefully they make a second season or follow up clips to keep us guessing as to who really fell in love with each other, who would ever dream of being in love with your best friend let alone your class mate? over its fictional but the story line is crazy real with today’s society and the title When Oranges Fall what’s the true meaning?Was this review helpful to you?
