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Baby(CH3)… Who gave you permission to make a series to change my PREFERENCE !!!!
Honestly...this was adapted from a novel called PLS LOVE by REVERSE... which I’ve already read for the nth time. 😭 Although I absolutely loved the novel...there were sm things in it that weren’t exactly perfect… BUT THE SERIES??? It’s like they polished every single mistake from the novel and made it disappear like it was never even there!!! 😭😭
And idk how, but from the 1st ep itself... this became my top sapphic series... Before this it was The Loyal Pin and Poisonous Love...but now PLS LOVE has taken that spot. 🛐
And I’m not even bragging when I say this, but tbh I was NEVER a fan of the main leads LenaMiu.... Yet somehow this series is taking me to HEAVEN. 😭 Like HOW????
I’ll keep updating this review after every ep...and I just HOPE they don’t fuck it up like some other series have. 😭🙏
Idk what your preferences are when it comes to watching a sapphic series, but THIS IS A MUST WATCH. No matter what genre or type of series you usually like...just WATCH THIS. It’ll literally take you to heaven. 🛐😭
The only problem??? YOU HAVE TO WAIT A WHOLE WEEK FOR THE NEXT EP.😭
But somehow that waiting gives it this weird masochistic vibe 😭-------------the more you endure the wait, the more pleasure you get when the next ep finally drops.
i’ll keep updating this review after every ep. 🫶🏻
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50 Shades of Luke?
I know I have used this phase before, “it pains me to write this . .” This time I really mean it.Let's start from the top. The A-plot concerns a rich tsundere boss who stole the heart of a beautiful new employee. Their entanglement is built upon a web of love, lust and control. The power dynamics is obviously lopsided. Only when the FL walks away after 6 years does he realises he cannot live without her.
If you are thinking, that's just the typical office romance trope, this show dials up everything. Both the OTP's interactions and their skinship (by Chinese standard) are intense. In fact, a lot of the publicity is centred around the series employing an intimacy coordinator, a first for any Chinese production.
I am sure there are a lot of discussions about their love story by now. I don't want to turn this into some kind of relationship manifesto, so I’ll keep things succinct. What I'm about to say is not going to go down well in some quarters. ;)
To put it bluntly, the ML is a rich, arrogant piece of work. He is a narcissist and woe to any female who falls in love with him. He can be a condescending green eye monster and prone to gaslight his victims, I mean girlfriends. Yes, he has his softer side, but it is locked away deep in his psyche and is only let out occasional.
On the other side is the sweet and naïve FL. She is a new grad just entering the workforce. She is eager to please and craves recognition from the ML.
The FL is often belittled by him and withers on the vine depending on his mood. Hot or cold, she suffers through them all. It is difficult to watch unless you switch off your empathy circuit.
How I wish it was a cheap and nasty production then I can laugh it off. Unfortunately, this is a top-notch drama by all matrix. This makes the story even more poignant. There are many triggers, so many.
If this is not problematic enough, there are other narrative issues as well. For instance, the death of the SML was a key trigger for their eventual break-up. While the show keeps telling us the SML is so important to her, I don't get it. The FL studiously kept their relationship platonic. Good friends, absolutely. Besties? I’m not sure. We know the SML has a crush on her, but the FL has never shown any interest in him.
Ditto, the implausibility of keeping an intense office love affair secret for 6 years. Even the HR director told the ML how obvious it was after the fact. They were literally leaving breadcrumbs everywhere. The show just ignores the used-by date of that trope.
However, it is the show’s treatment of FL’s once she is back in Harbin that got my goat. I read those chapters in the novel. I liked them very much. It acknowledges the FL’s struggles and her determination to stand on her own two feet. The fact they trivialised much of her progress is disappointing. To rub salt into the wound, the ML is back in her life before the episode is over. BTW, the book's Luke is a changed man by then. It is more vague in the show.
I get that with 2 eps left to go; they must turn the ship around. Their reconciliation is swoon-y and heartfelt, but once again, the focus is largely on the ML. Most of FL's growth feels perfunctory without proper context. Montages and flashbacks are used extensively to speed things up. This whole act feels rushed and breathless.
I chalk this up to the series being trimmed from 32 to 24 eps. I gather most of the cut came from the final act. I noticed a marked deviation from the book at this point. Many key events are excised.
The end result is a solid start, a draggy middle, and then a hurried final act. It delivered as promised, but ends on a discordant note.
For me, the saving grace is the leads' acting. Jing Bo Ran never fails to deliver. From his cold countenance to his ugly crying, he embodied the soul of his character. Whether you love or hate Luke, it is all thanks to his superb acting.
While, the role of the FL was unfairly reduced towards the end, Sun Qian delivered a solid performance. She can play the young and naïve character well as seen in Love Stories of the 70's, but this role is more demanding. She definitely rises to the challenge.
I was vacillating on my score, and finally settled on an 8 because of their superior acting. It would have been lower otherwise.
In the end, the show is making waves both in China and overseas as it is streaming on Netflix. It has gained serious traction. I do wonder how much of this is due to hype and curiosity. My own opinion has certainly changed during its run.
This is unfortunate. The drama is well made. The source material is there. The actors are up for the challenge. It started well, but it became an ouroboros by mid show. I’m sure the HEA ending will assuage many fans.
Overall, I enjoyed this series, but with reservations. It is not a rewatch for me. I won't mind a highlight reel though. That will keep me warm in the depth of a Harbin winter. Peace.
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man, y'all can miss me with the BS.
this is about to be a short one because seriously.i started typing this before i finished episode six as i was leaning toward dropping this. now, i am torn and pissed because why was big jane written to be so retrospective, at the end of the episode? seeing little jane cry and big jane reflect aggravates me because now i think i should finish this clown car of a BL. edited to add: finished episode nine and i am done. little jane is as logical as a box of zippers and as infuriating as there being no ice cream in an ice cream shop.
i began binging this eight hours ago. i do not even know if i want to finish this. can someone tell me why everyone in this is straight garbage? the only good people in this are the ones who do not add to the plotline excluding gap. gap is the only support character who was worth a damn. little & big jane are doodoo, dan is doodoo, put is doodoo, jet is doodoo & i am sure anyone else introduced in the following would be doodoo. i only got to episode six for the intimacy between the janes anddddd it is just assault. why do you BL creatives love sexual assault so much? also, whoever put the actor for put's character in this needs to be dismantled, he is a horrible actor - i am sorry.
i know there is a forsaken five year timeskip and i do not think i can hold out until that. i documented all the foolishness i observed watching this and i am in awe. i will give it to y'all, i agree with the community for this title. this BL is a dilapidated circus in a trash bucket. by the way, screw all you industry people with your horrifying AI promotion and usage; you disgust me.
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? A LOVE WORTH EVERY SACRIFICE
OVERALL IMPRESSION🌟There are many adaptations of this story, but this one is among my favourites. What begins like a familiar contract-marriage drama gradually becomes an emotional story about fate, sacrifice and loving someone enough to make an impossible choice. It is certainly not a lighthearted romance, but the chemistry and performances kept me completely invested.
WHAT I LIKED💖
• Ma Xiao Yu and Guo Yu Xin were perfectly matched. Their chemistry went beyond physical attraction and felt like a deep, passionate connection between two people whose lives had become completely intertwined.
• Ma Xiao Yu brought charm, intensity and tremendous emotion to the ML. His expressions communicated grief, longing and affection even when he said very little.
• Guo Yu Xin gave the FL a beautiful, gentle personality while expressing so much pain through her eyes. Her emotional performance made it easy to care about her.
• The kissing and intimate scenes were wonderfully passionate, providing just enough steamy CEO energy to balance the heartbreak.
• The little girl was phenomenal! Her devotion to her sick mother was incredibly touching, and her determination to find help became one of the most memorable parts of the drama.
• I also loved the emotional connection between the ML and his daughter. Their heartfelt interactions were beautiful but absolutely soul-crushing.
• The ML’s assistant was handsome, loyal and likeable. I only wish his character—and the actor—had received more recognition.
• The styling was excellent. Ma Xiao Yu looked especially handsome, while the FL’s changing appearance helped establish the passage of time.
WHAT I DISLIKED⚠️
• The supernatural rules surrounding the leads were not explained clearly enough. The central conflict depended heavily on those rules, yet I was still left questioning how and why everything worked.
• The romance needed more dating and bonding scenes. The leads had phenomenal chemistry, but their relationship developed too quickly in places.
• Some scenes jumped abruptly from one event to another, making the pacing feel rushed and occasionally confusing.
• The ML’s initial plan involved a serious risk to another person, yet the moral consequences of that decision were not explored deeply enough.
• Certain authority figures behaved unrealistically, particularly when making serious decisions without proper investigation.
• The villain’s storyline felt incomplete, and the ending was so abrupt that I was left wondering whether part of the drama had been cut off.
PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCES🎭
• The acting was the strongest part of this adaptation. Ma Xiao Yu, Guo Yu Xin and the child actress delivered raw, heartfelt performances that elevated the emotional material.
• The script had a strong central idea, but the production needed smoother editing, clearer transitions and more time to develop the romance and supporting characters.
• Despite the rushed presentation and occasional ridiculousness, the story delivered angst, tension, romance and sacrifice with very little unnecessary filler.
FINAL THOUGHTS💭
This was a passionate and bittersweet love story about two people willing to sacrifice everything for one another. The ending may not provide the completely wrapped-up happiness I normally prefer, but its spiritual and emotional quality prevented it from feeling entirely hopeless. The exceptional chemistry, Ma Xiao Yu’s emotional performance and the little girl’s heartbreaking devotion made this adaptation worth watching.
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The complexity of humans
Definitely a hard watch. I understand the message of the episode, of trying to show the pov of the parent with the traditional homophobic views. However, I am so, so sick of the narrative that mistreatment must be forgiven because it's your parents and they just grew up that way. There was no real repentance. Her blaming him, telling him to not make the "mistake" again, slapping him, etc. And the consequence of all of this abuse was her son's pain, which the show framed as something she had to go through. His suffering, which she had a hand in, was her burden. I understand it is in a way her pain and that people are nuanced and such. And maybe my mindset is harsh, but I just need people to face directly what they've done, call it a need for karma or revenge, or however you like. But at the end of the day, her son, who suffered the most, has to be the one to give the most grace. A mindset that continues to be portrayed in media again and again.Was this review helpful to you?
? THIRTY DAYS TO DIVORCE—IF THE CEO ALLOWS IT!
OVERALL IMPRESSION🌟This is by far one of my favourite vertical dramas! It was clean, charming and wonderfully funny, without harassment, unnecessary abuse or endless screeching. The story combined a whirlwind marriage, a thirty-day divorce agreement and a husband who clearly had very different ideas about letting his wife go. I laughed, cried and remained entertained throughout—even the longer runtime felt worthwhile.
WHAT I LIKED💖
• The chemistry between the leads was out of this world. Their relationship felt natural, playful, sexy and surprisingly relatable.
• Zhao Zhen Dong was incredibly attractive as the domineering but loving CEO. His grin, playful jealousy and wonderfully expressive face made even the smallest reactions hilarious.
• I loved how the ML tried to conceal his feelings, only for his face to betray him whenever he looked at the FL. His awkward attempts at flirting were priceless!
• The ML only had eyes for his wife. He was caring, supportive and fiercely protective, and he dealt with anyone who bullied her immediately instead of postponing their punishment until the ending.
• The FL was sweet and vulnerable but never weak. She knew how to defend herself, refused to tolerate nonsense and remained honest and down-to-earth despite everything she had endured.
• I loved how the ML smiled whenever the FL lashed out at someone. He didn’t try to silence or control her—he simply enjoyed watching his wife handle herself!
• The story included serious themes, but the lighter moments prevented it from becoming too heavy. Some scenes were so funny that my stomach actually hurt from laughing.
WHAT I DISLIKED⚠️
• The timeline was confusing at first. Some dates and jumps between events appeared inconsistent, although this may have been caused by the translation.
• There were several scheming women chasing the ML. Although they created conflict, some of their behaviour became repetitive and unnecessarily vicious.
PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCES🎭
• The entire cast delivered excellent performances, but Zhao Zhen Dong’s facial expressions were a highlight. He could appear domineering, shy, jealous, amused and completely smitten without needing much dialogue.
• The drama balanced comedy, romance and emotional moments very well. The wardrobe was attractive, the pacing remained lively, and the leads carried the longer runtime with ease.
• This was also the first drama in which I noticed the ML’s chest being blurred—which was certainly an unusual production choice!
FINAL THOUGHTS💭
This was a cute, sexy and genuinely funny romantic comedy with a strong FL and a protective ML who adored everything about his wife. The lively storyline, excellent performances and wonderful chemistry made it easy to overlook the occasional timeline and subtitle problems. It gave me laughter, tears, suspense, sweetness and romance—what more could I want? I would happily watch it again!
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Nah, but don't be too emotional, right?
After 12 long weeks, Kat and I officially finished this show today, and I really enjoyed it; I can't lie. Tee and Heng lowkey did their big one and were such a delight to see on screen together. I hope to see them in more acting gigs soon! I would give it a 9 out of 10. Then I am going to say what I liked, what I didn't like, do a little episode review, and lay this baby to rest, and actually on time for once, because go me.Starting off with the first thing I liked, oh my god, I loved the two of them together. This is the first time I have seen either of them in anything, and oh my god, I actually fell in love with them. They are both so incredibly good-looking and such good actors, especially together; just a phenomenal job all around. Tee really brought to life the "demon" and the red flag aspect; I was so fucking mad watching Lil Jane forgive his dumb ass, so good job to him. Also, Heng, playing the stupid little boy role and getting fooled by his big sexy guy we still don't know the age of, he did such a good job.
Also, special note to Heng's beautiful smile and his stretch marks because, god, let's just say I nutted on screen a couple of times.
SEX SCENES ATE (EVEN IF WE SAW SAFETY SHORTS MOST OF THE TIME).
NEXT UP, and if you asked me a couple of weeks ago, this probably would have been something I strongly disliked, but now I love it: the theme song. HE'S A RED FLAG, BUT HE'S COLORBLIND IF YOU EVEN CARE. I FUCKING LOVE THIS THEME SONG, AND IF THEY DON'T HAVE AN A CAPPELLA VERSION ON SPOTIFY RIGHT NOW, I'M TAKING DOWN DEE HUP HOUSE WITH MY BARE FUCKING HANDS. Run me my money, lil nigga.
Another thing I really liked was the dancing class. Like, I feel like everything came back to that class because that's really what started our show, and I loved every second of that, my lord. Just fantastic. I really loved that parallel, and I thought that, and also all of the rest of their memory things (including when Jane gets his memory slowly back) were phenomenally done and felt very intentional, so I loved it a lot.
Despite the memory loss plot being a trip, I really enjoyed how they helped him get it back; that was actually really cute and kind of made me want to sob violently and shit all over the floor.
Jamie is the cutest kid ever, and I love him with all my heart.
PUT GETS CLAPPED, AND I'M NOT TALKING ABOUT CHEEKS (THANK GOD THAT NIGGA DIED). Natural selection at that point, because how are you going to assault your best friend? The universe was not letting you get away with that one big dawg, or should I say dead dawg.
RANDOM 5 YEAR TIME SKIP THAT I AM ACTUALLY NOT MAD AT. I think they needed space, maybe not that much space, but that's fine, and I think it helped them get closer and realize they actually need each other.
The ending was pretty mid, but I actually enjoyed it a lot. I loved the wedding part even though it did feel rushed, but that's okay. I liked the dancing scene and the parallels; oh my god, that was just awesome. I do think it should have ended with the kiss because the dad part felt weird, but it also alluded to a special episode, maybe? But also, I don't know what they would do in the special episode, besides fuck, and you know what, hell yeah, I will help them fund it; let's go.
Moving on to what I didn't like, I think most of them are just question plot choices and character writing, but the biggest one that's not either of those IS THE FUCKING AI. OH MY GOD. Like, I know we spent all of our budget making that crappy ass statue of lil Jane, but fuck, can we stop draining all of the ocean, please? Like shit, Thailand is going to stop sinking at this rate with how much damn AI this show used. And like I can excuse it (no I can't), but Jane is supposed to be an "artist," and everything is AI, and the one thing that's not AI is he used the markup tool on fucking photos, like don't piss me off. We could have paid an actual artist instead of the fucking ChatGPT premium we had for damn near a year and a half. I'M SICK. GOOD BYE.
LIL JANE IS THE STUPIDEST MOTHER FUCKER EVER, AND IF I EVER CATCH HIS ASS ON THE STREETS, I'M KICKING HIS ASS IN A DITCH. Like, oh my god. Because of his stupidity, we dragged the story on for so fucking long when we could have had some actual development, but no, BUT NO, WE WANNA SIT HERE, TWEEDLE ALL BALLS, AND DRAW AI ART WHILE OUR MAN PLAYS US LIKE A FUCKING FIDDLEEEEE, I'M DONE WITH YO ASS.
Okay, next up for things I didn't like was their power dynamic. Well, I do say it got better; I think the first couple of episodes, IT WAS BAD. Like, some parts were uncomfortable (the assault scene), bad. And I think they could have laid off a bit more, because once they broke out of the dynamic, it was hard to see Tee has anything else.
Following right after this because I think they are in part related: communication errors. Like, I understand the communication error every now and then, BUT FUCK, IT WAS LIKE EVERY DAMN EPISODE FOR THE FIRST LIKE 10 IT WAS HAPPENING. I'M BEGGING, CAN WE JUST COMMUNICATE AND TELL THE TRUTH, AND NONE OF THE MAIN CONFLICT STUFF WOULD HAVE HAPPENED. GIRL BYE.
I HATE DAN, HE SHOULD HAVE DIED WITH PUT. I think the character writing was too good, and that's why I'm bad, but fucking awful character who does not know when to quit. NIGGA, THAT'S WHY THEY LEFT YOUR ASS TO DIE BITCH. Also, according to my friend, who said according to the author, Dan is not even supposed to be the main antagonist, like that bitch dies earlier in the novel. MEANING DEE HUP IS DOING THIS FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME. LIKE BRUH COME ON NOW. My friend said Dee-Hup needed a different type of conflict in the story, and I agree.
THE MEMORY LOST PLOT WAS BULL SHIT. Nigga we had it for like not even an episode, and then it got faded. GOOD NIGHT, Y'ALL HAVE ME SICK. (I did like how Dan caused that, but I wish the reveal was better). Episode 10 explains the entire scene and plot of when it happened very well: "MARRY? HELLO? Jane was confused too, so that's funny. Jane a little wasted, but you know what? Hell yeah. HENG NOSE CRINKLE I'M SICK, Heng the man you are…jk. HE FLEW THROUGH BITCH, oh my god. God, I knew that was going to happen. I was like why do these lights keep flashing? Oh my god. Nothing can ever go right for them lmao where your seatbelts yall. For once not his fault. Memory loss, there's no way. The entire cast in this bitch, I swear I see puts ghost in the corner fr fr. BYE AMNESIA WE ARE DONE. For once I feel like its actually justified because he flew through that bitch into a cement block. Thats real convenient. PUT IS DEAD, AND JANE DOESN'T KNOW. HEY, YOUR BEST FRIEND IS DEAD. Fuckkkk, I don't gaf about our couple; Jane not knowing Put is dead is tragic as fuck, and that also means he didn't remember their final moments together being an assault. tragic."
The red room, or should I say the "Jane" room. Uh yeah, so we are meant for each other because that room was insane. He does not love you; that is obsession, big bro. That is fucking obsession.
JET IS THE MOST ANNOYING LITTLE NIGGA, AND HE NEEDS TO GO TO THE ORPHANAGE OR SOME SHIT BECAUSE WHY ARE WE CAUSING SO MANY PROBLEMS FOR OUR FAMILY, OR CORRECTION FOR OUR BROTHER.
Episode overview timeeee. Episode 2: "i lowkey take back my first review. I understand what they are doing now lmao. Im playing checkers and they r playing football. On a flight to Thailand rn actually, so that's fun, but oh my god. Great acting all around and this show has me all the way gobsmacked. ALSO HIM BEING 32???? Huh? With the double ids and lil jane has rocks for brains because no way. But everyone who makes a deal with the devil does so; that's fire. ALSO GRABBING THE TITS IS CRAZY WORK IM GONNA BE SICKKKK." Episode 3: " I was gagged the entire time and they r playing games i am not even ready for lmao." Episode 4: "WE ARE NOT OVER HIM, AND I DON'T THINK WE EVER WILL BE. Also, the small window where you could get Big Jane off your back has passed, and now he will never leave you alone. We are fake dating dan and Big jane has come on to us twice...right. I am hella invested though. Also, the dancing class with the two of them has me all the way dead. Wait, I'm so gagged; can't wait for next week, my lord. We r real dating Dan, but we don't love him at all. and just sold our soul to the devil lets go." Episode 5: "WHY IS THE ONLY CLASS WE TAKE DANCE? WE R BUSINESS ADMIN MAJORS, WHY R WE DOING DANCE?" Episode 6: "This is tragic. CHILLS FROM THE NOISES. And the looks have me deadddd. THE 10 REASONS IM DONE. WOULDN'T WISH THIS ON MY WORST ENEMY PA, AH NAH. THAT WAS ACTUALLY TRAGIC." Episode 7: "GIVE HIM THE SLOPIEST OF TOPIES I SWEAR TO DIDDY." Episode 8: "James Prescott, ah baby. 12 and 32 is a crazy age gap for siblings. Too big to be bad at basketball, both of y'al. Jane pls join them and stop being awkward. Jane's a hustler and gotta get his bag. Jamie with the assist. Heng got be feeling brand new. JANES LIKE FUCK I FUMBLED A BADDIE BECAUSE THERE'S SO MUCH LOVE IN HIS EVIL EYES. Jane dad lore when. Theory, daddy had an affair and had jamie. Daddy loves jamie more than jane and jane has had to bear the brunt of everything while he was neglected. Whoever did the football/soccer thing is funny, and I hope you get a raise. Some people never change, I fear. They said foreigner but white boy is funnier. JANE THEY ARE KIDS. Daddy neglect Jane hardcore. I KNEW IT. It was going to be something with Jane. Lowkey a shrine of you. I would be so mortified and also weirdly flattered because big daddy still into you. Big daddy sees jane as something he owns more than anything thats our issue. You don't own people you love; you need to understand that. FUCKING ON THE LORE IS CRAZY with the sheet from the statue. EYEBROWS ON FLEEEKKKK. We meant for each other. Hey, what's gonna go wrong in the next episode? Hey at least its not our main couple." Episode 9: "I actually quite enjoy the message of this show, but damn these bitches cant catch a fucking break i swear to god. FUCK JET, DISOWN THAT BITCH AND LET HIM FEND FOR HIMSELF. It is actually such a pride thing oh my god, like why are we letting our man reposess our house? I'm so gagged. Also, where is Jamie? I desperately need him because I love cute kids." Episode 11: "They got the whole class to help him. Jane thats so sweet. I like this lowkey; it's stimulating my memory too. Except the evil is gone and its only love in those eyes. Gaps dancing with his girlfriend after hitting on her for so long. People can say whatever they want but sometimes all you need is to see it and hear it from yourself. God they are so cute. We got 5 years to make up for. Why is he beating his shit like it's a KitchenAid, lmaooo. Technically they just got engaged so fuck." Episode 12: "AI OH MY GOD IM BEGGING. We drained the entire ocean for that shit; I'm so irritated. HEY SO I HOPE A BOMB GOES OFF BC FUCK YALL. We cant be happy. WHAT? HELP IM LOOKING DOWN AND I CAN STILL UNDERSTAND. SEXY AH NIGGA IN THE POOL and bif hane walking like its heavyyyy. PUT THE APPLE DOWN. DAN, WHAT THE HELL. I knew dan was gonna do something crazy because of just bullshit. GLAD HES BRINGING A GUNNNNN. DAN WAS BEHIND THE CAR ACCIDENT. I like the dead flowers that was fun. So Jamie, they are actually engaged. If Big Jane was poor, he would've gotten faded SO fast. Did we ever find out how old big Jane is? Wedding in the house we rich rich. Obsessed with the dancing parallels. I HEAR THE SONG."
God, I am going to miss this show so much. I think I am going to sob my eyes out without my don't be too emotional. I think it has a lot of flaws, but God, I loved it a lot. It is my baby, and I plan to rewatch it, so just watch this shit. Okay bye!
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So fluffy and so adorb
Sep 11, 2026Leeith and Putter definitely embodies that puppy love in the adolescents. I truly think that these types of BLs really are just so cute and lovely. It is a formulaic and basic plotlines but it does deliver well especially with the chemistry of the casts.
It is not like a head turner BL, however, I did enjoy waiting for new episodes to drop every fridays. It truly has that pull on me and to many viewers too. Leeith and Putter's actors have strong chemistry and potential to be a strong BL tandem. Given this, I hope to see more projects with them starring as in the future!
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Dark and Despair Main Character
I was left dumbfounded when I discovered the incredibly dark backstory of Ishigami character revealed to the audience only at the very end of the film and realized there was still an unresolved mystery regarding the true identity of the primary victim. Tsutsumi Sinichi verey good played as Ishigami, It is no wonder that he remains active in Japanese films and dramas to this day. Also Mastsuyuki Yatsuko is very "bijin-desu", first time im seeing her acting on Asadora Hanbun Aoi (2018), in here (2008) she much-much younger and adorable (of course 10 years younger).The Tokyo cityscape from 2008 evokes a strong sense of nostalgia, and the character casting was spot-on; however, the soundtrack lacked appeal only the ending theme was actually pleasant to listen to.
The plot is not too complex but for Galileo fans I think this is quite accurate to the novel but with a few changes that don't interfere with the main plot. The characters in this film will appear in Galileeo's next films.
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Nonsense all around
Look, I knew from the premise that this drama was going to be completely unserious and was ready to roll with it but the story was so aggressively stupid and nonsensical I couldn't enjoy it.Nothing made sense, it was almost impressive how many plot holes they managed to shove in each episode. At some point I started watching most of it at x2 speed.
I felt really bad for the cast and crew who really did a good job to make the drama look good despite the terrible writing. Seo Kangjun's beautiful face and easy charm really carried this drama, if it wasn't for him I wouldn't have wasted my time.
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Unpredictable, Hilarious, and Wildly Entertaining!
Couldn't stop watching from minute one! It plays out like a fast-paced, intrigue-filled story packed with chaotic energy, genius dark comedy, and high-tension climaxes. It feels like a high-stakes classic theater farce—doors opening, people rushing in and out, endless intrigue, and non-stop plot twists and nonlinear storytelling that keep you on the absolute edge of your seat. The director did a stellar job.(Definitely for mature audiences!) I haven't laughed or been this glued to a screen in a long time. High quality, completely fresh, and 100% worth every second. Don't skip this one!
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TEEHENG is SO GOATED
this drama was SO GOATED!! like I genuinely enjoyed it so much. Heng and Tee’s chemistry was EVERYTHINGGG. I loved them sm and they both deserve all the love they’ve gotten for their acting because I can only imagine how hard it must’ve been to play these characters. everything about their acting just felt so good and natural. buttt... I can’t give it a 10/10 because I do feel like it was missing quite a few things. there were some parts where I was like “wait… but WHY?” 😭 especially when it came to P’Jane’s past and some of the things he got involved in. I really wish we got more context about how certain things happened because even after finishing it I’m still like… okay but what actually happened.. and with Lil Jane, I kinda wish we got more of his side too. especially because of how he usually reacts when he thinks P’Jane has done something wrong. In the last ep when Dan explained what PJane has done to his fmaily.. i think that's where I was expecting Lil Jane to question P’Jane even more and I’m actually glad he didn’t immediately turn against him like before but I wish they had a proper conversation about it later when P’Jane was feeling better. maybe Lil Jane could’ve asked him what actually happened and whether everything was true, because that would’ve given us SO much more closure. instead I was just left there like 🧍🏻♀️ okay… so are we just never gonna talk about that again??OMG THE OSTs??? HELLO??? YOU’RE A RED FLAG BUT I’M COLOURBLIND IS ACTUALLY SO AMAZING!!! the OSTs were all so good and fit the drama really well.
and the directing was also SO GOOD. like the scenes, the angles, the way everything was filmed, the director actually did such a good job because there were so many moments where I was just looking at the screen like WOW 💥overall I really really enjoyed this drama. it definitely had some things that I wish were explained more, which is why I can’t give it a 10/10, but the chemistry, acting, OSTs and directing were genuinely SO GOOD. definitely worth watching imo!!
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Absolutely loved this one
It was such a fun, easy watch and I was hooked way more than I expected to be. The chemistry between the leads was great, the romance was cute as, and there were heaps of moments that had me sitting there with the biggest grin on my face.Dylan Wang absolutely nailed it for me. He’s got so much natural charm and really made the character work. I was properly invested in the romance and honestly just had a bloody good time watching the whole thing.
Sure, it gets a bit dramatic here and there, but that’s half the fun, isn’t it? 😂 Definitely one I’d happily rewatch when I’m after something light and entertaining.
Loved it. No complaints from me.
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"I only came here to worship the first light of the New Year...You brought this on yourselves."
Adventures of Zatoichi was another in the long list of Zatoichi films and dramas though this was only my third. This time the blind swordsman was just wanting to enjoy celebrating the New Year when he tumbled headlong into not one, but two women needing his help.Zatoichi is headed to a small town in order to join the festivities and worship the first light of the New Year on the mountain. A desperate man asks him to take a note to a young woman named Osen who works at the inn. Zatoichi makes the delivery and asks if there is a room available. The town is overflowing with traveling vendors and entertainers leaving no rooms. Out of gratitude Osen appeals to two female guests to allow him to stay in their room. One of the women, Saki, is in town searching for her father who disappeared a month ago. Zatoichi discovers a town ruthlessly run by Boss Jinbei and Magistrate Gorota. They kill or imprison whoever crosses them and extort money from local and travelling salespeople alike. Zatoichi’s desire for a quiet holiday is about to explode into a river of blood.
Once again Katsu Shintaro played the unassuming masseur and swordsman. Zatoichi initially tried to help Osen and Saki with advice, but it wasn’t long before he had to draw his lightning-fast sword. The women stupidly went against his advice though they weren’t the only characters to make mistakes. Zatoichi showed a lapse of judgment as well at one point. Two little boys who were performers, Sankichi and Tatsukichi, helped the swordsman out on several occasions. Aside from the two big bads who were dead men walking, a swordsman that worked for them was intent on a duel with Z. Dude, this guy was in 26 Zatoichi films, you never go up against the star.
The fight choreography was pretty standard for 1964-slice and fall. The body count was high, I stopped counting before the big battles at the end and Z was already up to 20. If you are squeamish there was no squirting blood or lopped off limbs.
I found Adventures of Zatoichi entertaining with deadly elements and humorous ones woven throughout. Much like New Year’s morning on the mountain, Zatoichi walked into darkness with the light at his back. Generously scored for a pre-1990s martial arts film.
11 September 2026
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