Reviews

disturbing

this show simply made me feel like im watching a criminal that needs to get caught asap and get thrown in jail. romance/love heals everything? yeah i will not continue to watch to see anything like that. because based on synopsis they are going to be in love ,but whatever they are doing with the abuse its way too much.

the pace of the show is also a problem, everytime i watch its like they are stuck in the same place, i kept looking for improvement ,for forward steps but its just slow and the same things continue to happen which is the ml treating the other ml like a punchbag nonstop, now it become full on r*pe, i dont see any appeal in the show its just too much disturbing at this point, i will be rooting for justice in case if it happens, justice being served is not a sad ending to me

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I think it was supposed to be funny

Small Fry Heroes is a superhero parody along the lines of the movie Mystery Men in which a small band of people with "special" powers come together to save the world. Do they? Does it matter?

The concept might have been fun were it not for the fact that what we really have here is a series of nearly bottle episodes almost entirely set in one conference room which are intended to be a satire of the Japanese government's relationship to it's constitutional mandate to have no human forces with "war potential". (via Wikipedia: Article 9. Aspiring sincerely to an international peace based on justice and order, the Japanese people forever renounce war as a sovereign right of the nation and the threat or use of force as means of settling international disputes. In order to accomplish the aim of the preceding paragraph, land, sea, and air forces, as well as other war potential, will never be maintained.) And so a minor functionary of the Ministry of Defense (Madozumi played by Rokkaku Seiji) is directed to collect a set of people with the least offensive set of supernatural powers that he can find resulting in what is hoped to be seven inaugural special defense reserve cadets with the hope of expanding the roster to people with more useful powers later once the Japanese public and other nations have accepted their presence.

Each of the "cadets" are given roughly an episode each for us to learn just how lame each of their powers are and then they face a final challenge. There's some internecine conflict between the members of the groups which are not especially interesting and do not really go anywhere. And there's some exposition giving some background and detail about the Minister of Defense (Kurokawa played by Takasugi Koh) and his plans for Japan's armed forces. There's essentially one action scene along the way (yes, in the conference room), and so do not watch this expecting much in the way of action. Instead, expect riveting discussions of merch and the thrills of call center interactions (yes, both in the conference room).

One gets the sense that the idea was to show how by working together these otherwise fairly useless powers can accomplish something more. Do they? Does it matter? There is a denouement. Yay.

Like all comedies, YMMV. Pretty much all of it fell flat for me (yes, even the real Spider-Man bit). I do think the actors did what they could with the material, but honestly even if you're a fan of one or more them, I would give this series a skip.

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A drama that can melt you softly and make you obsessed ❤️

Hooked to this drama and the casts specially zhang ling he. What a handsome and talented actor. Emotions and glances he gives..its like everyone can 🫠 . Unbeatable military marquis softly can melt before his wife and feel safe as he knows she will be his protector and a wife who his so strong and ready to fight with every fear to protect her beloved husband and family. I love this feeling. Writer wrote it beautifully and What an outstanding outstanding performance of every actor and incredible direction. Even the villains nailed it. Director is smart he knows what to capture and how to capture. Screening, action, acting, emotions and chemistry between the couples everything is so good. This is the second time I am so obsessed with a chinese custom drama after THE UNTAMED. Highly highly recommended drama. Love it❤️❤️

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This was a very intriguing series. Although the first episode was a little fast pace, it defiantly did a great job grabbed my attention. The script has well-crafted on introducing all of the characters and foreshadowing future events. It was also very successful with connecting the multiple storylines and characters together in the end. The only negative aspect was the foreshadowing worked a little too well because I was able to guess some of the plot twists. However, the last one caught me by surprise and did not see it coming. The entire cast did an amazing job. I also liked the very interesting filming style.

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General Thoughts

I'm not going to lie, I have seen the cover of this show so many times on Netflix and just skipped over it because I saw it was a movie. I literally said in my head, how can a 2hr long movie capture emotional depth, humor, and romance in the way that dramas do? Well, today, I decided to sit down and just watch it. Boy, let me tell you, was I impressed. Now, was this the best thing I've ever watched? No. But was it good enough that it left an impact and I'm glad I watched it, yes.

Because it's 2 hours long, there are not many big comments I have, but first off, I just love the male lead. He is such a green flag and always supported the female lead from the first day that they met. I love how relatable this movie is regarding our childhood and youth. There are going to be ups and downs with school, family, and friends. This movie encompasses many struggles that we may go through, but also the good times that we all go through as well. I loved how the symbol of her hair being something that restricted her freedom and beauty turned into a symbol of her personality, boldness, and character. That is all due to the ML. He never once made her feel uncomfortable or feel like she has to change her hair for him. That is the best part about him, he just makes her feel at ease. A lot of the times, we romanticize relationships into being something so exciting and heartthrobbing. Now, don't get me wrong, it can be, however it can also be something so simple. This is exactly how Love Untangled portrayed relationships and I loved it. There was no miscommunication, just simple navigation through the early stages of a first love.

Side note, another symbol that I resonated with a lot was the paper cranes. At first, the FL made them for someone else she liked and the ML helped her with that. However, once the big confession came, the ML ended up making a whole jar for the FL herself. That kind of exchange truly shows the understanding and comfort that they bring each other. Also, I'm a little bit impartial because I love making paper stars, so hey, maybe one day.

No, but the only critique that I have to add is that the ending did feel a little rushed. I wished we would've got to see more depth into the struggles with the ML and his family. Then, all the time that he was gone, we got none of those scenes. Only when he came back, did we understand that they ended up together.

Last side note, I realized that like all youth dramas will have some type of beach scene with some type of friend group. Is this like a common symbol or setting used in all dramas or is it just one big coincidence? And for some reason, the beach scene usually happens to be in the winter which is kind of counterintuitive.

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the ending didn’t fully meet my expectation

I really enjoyed watching this drama. The story was interesting and unique, and it kept me excited for every new episode. The characters were engaging and the plot had many moments that made the drama feel special. For most of the show, I would honestly rate it 9/10 because I was enjoying it so much.

However, the latest episodes made me hesitate a little. I didn’t really like the ending, and I feel like it could have been much more satisfying. It would have been perfect if they showed more about his pov ; how he actually entered the other world. I also wish they had included a scene where the family meet their ancestor, because that moment could have added more depth and emotional impact to the story.

Even with that disappointment at the end, I still truly liked the drama and had a great time watching it. The story and the journey were very enjoyable, even if the ending didn’t fully meet my expectations.

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First Assessment: A Winner

A skillfully blended mix of the supernatural, police procedural, and legal. The whole taken together these first two episodes taps into a solid emotional core that goes far in ensuring a hit. There's a hint of The Missing.

I found the first episode a bit awkward as the story elements got their set up, but by the second installment the series hit its stride. I'm looking forward to the future episodes.

ESOM has a solid role here and I'm eagerly looking forward to coming reveals and twists. Look forward to the male lead meeting his father's ghost towards the end.

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some parts rlly good, some rlly terrible

Even though a lot of the exposition is the characters saying what's happening, there are some scenes that are really well written. Its strongest strength is the character relationships and the complexity of priorities--other than that, it's not that much different from other related shows I've watched. Just a lot of back and forth between good and bad plot. They also love to drag out the rom scenes with slow mos in diff angles, like I'm lowkey getting second-hand embarrassment, dude. I much prefer the side character pairs to the main ones. They use a lot of romance tropes, but there are some unique role reversals, just not enough that I would watch it again.

Story: so dramatic ngl. I don't rlly like the sister-in-law with the little bro romantic plot bc like, do either of them see each other as family before?? or like what? I know they're technically not blood related, but it's just as weird to me..And the fact that fl called ml a kid like I feel like that doesn't rlly change even after the fact, and honestly, idek if she was joking/her feelings for his older brother were actually real. Story does get better, though. It always keeps you on your toes and tests you on how well you know the characters + lots of character development. Sometimes the story can be really good with the lessons, but there are many moments where I think it would have been better off not being done. I prefer the side romances sooo much more tbh. My fav pair is the princess and Hanmei. This show can be quite funny, mostly between the siblings--I love the dynamic between them lol. Also, the third-wheeling of SWC and LQB with the main leads is the funniest I've seen yet. Ep 24 has the best story imo and a little bit of 25. And this is probably also because I don't support the leads being together in the first place, buut that they also need time to focus on themselves, and sometimes love isn't the highest priority when facing conflicting issues that relationships can get in the way of. The story falls apart near the end of the last arc, like they should've just wrapped up the conflict w/ North Qi and called it a day. The very last episodes are worth watching just for closure on the character relationships. You will love the crown prince at the end. I think he has the most character development tbh.

Acting/Cast: the audio doesn't seem to fit the acting--that is to say, not very natural. It does get better though. You know it's good acting when the characters can fool the audience.

Music: kinda samey--nothing really spoke out to me. However, some of the bg music is nice to listen to.

Rewatch value: story is too bipolar for me to rewatch all 40 eps.

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The Most Toxic and Demented Drama You Will Ever Witness

This series is a complete disaster from start to finish. What begins as a story about a young woman in a traditional opera troupe quickly turns into a "misery marathon" that rewards evil and punishes the innocent.
The plot is fundamentally broken. The heroes are treated like punching bags for thirty-eight episodes at 15 minutes each. The ML is subjected to relentless, brutal torture, while the FL remains passive, often nodding along to her own abusers. To make matters worse, the show kills off the most likeable characters off-screen, including the FLs protective older brother, who dies alone in exile.
The most offensive part of this drama is how it treats its main villain. Despite him being a cold-blooded murderer and a torturer, the show gives him "poetic" moments. In the final episode, while the hero is literally bleeding and broken on the ground, the villain is allowed to look clean and handsome while giving a long-winded speech about "love."
The finale is truly upsetting. The female lead weeps over the villain’s body and calls out his name, completely ignoring ML who is collapsing from his injuries just a few feet away. It suggests that obsessive violence is romantic and that the feelings of a monster matter more than the lives he destroyed. The ML also dies at the end leaving her alone but we get this strange dream sequence where she has a conversation with her senior older brother and the ML.
There is no "powerful awakening" or emotional relief here. It is a hollow, frustrating and morally confused mess. If you value your time and your sanity, stay far away from this one.

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