Reviews

Watch only to see Ms. Shin Hae Sun

This slow-burn drama relies entirely on the lead actress, Shin. She is the only reason to watch. Her screen presence is delicate and captivating. She looks frail and vulnerable. It is interesting to watch her try to manipulate people.

However, there is a major problem with the writing. We never feel connected to any of the characters. They feel hollow and cold. This disconnect makes it hard to care about what happens to them. The show is obsessed with luxury products. The characters talk about high-end brands all the time. This is very unrealistic. Even in intense moments, they only focus on expensive things. This constant talk about wealth makes the dialogue feel shallow and fake.

The plot has many holes. Shin is supposed to be a mastermind. However, it is hard to believe she can do everything alone. She befriends two men but deceives them at the same time. The logic of her plan is weak. The pacing is also a big drawback. The story moves much too slowly. Many episodes feel stretched and repetitive. What should be a psychological thriller often feels dull and flat.

The investigation track is sloppy. It lacks tension and depth. The show loses its charm as it goes on. The atmosphere is monotonous. While the cinematography is nice, the story is underwhelming. It aims to be a powerful drama but fails to deliver any real excitement.

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I love the storyline and the main characters of this drama! Its such a wholesome drama to watch and make you laugh out loud! I wish the ending was so confusing and wished they gave us a couple more episodes explaining how GHM got to the modern world. CXX did such an amazing job, I like his character in here more than Love between lines. This is my first drama watching Wang Yuwen and I love her acting. Both of them have such amazing chemistry and knowing that they have a variety show together, I'm already watching WOW the world to see their true personalities.

When I was in the middle of the drama, I had an theory that GHM also had a pager and had task to do too! I wished they just cut the scene where GHM got hit by the truck and Lin Huan'er had to retrieved his memory to how he came to the present world. I believed that the truck came out of no where was to bring Lin Huan'er back to the present world. Even tho I was disappointed at the ending but overall the drama is worth to watch! I'm already re-watching it!

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a slow burn thriller that’s what this is

This started strong. The acting from the leads was outstanding. Shin Hae-sun and Lee Jun-hyuk really carried the tension. I also liked that they kept it slow burn even though it’s a thriller. That part was unexpected but worked for me.

And can we talk about Kim Jae-won? When did he start looking that mature?? I was genuinely shocked.

My only issue is that once we hit the middle and start untangling everything, there are a lot of holes. I understand some ambiguity was intentional, but if you’re not going to fully tighten it by the end, at least give us more substance so we can form our own clear perception of who was who and what actually happened.

Still solid overall just wish the finale hit a little harder.

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an underrated gem haters are too blind to see.

Coming back here because hateful comments built my curiosity as to what exactly this series was about, and… from the first near-sex scene, I knew I was in for a hot ride.

What stole my heart was a black Thai character as a main supporting character being in charge of the company, helping at the gym. Not just a prop. That alone biasedly rocketed this past an 8.0/10 for me.

The story gripped me so hard I binged 8 ≥55min episodes in one day. To everyone saying the main couple was boring: take several seats. A 3-year older college guy waiting for his senior-high BF to turn eighteen before they have sex + the younger one tops is INNOVATIVE. This happens in real life, and we don't talk enough about how natural it is.

(Oh, and the British school the kids went to.)

Why is no one talking about those cute scenes? If my partner teased me so flirtatiously, I'd want to stay with him forever. You would. Don't pretend.

Acting was cool for the most part, but the casting is among the best in Thai BL in half a decade. The kids look like their parents. But no one talks about that—or the Black supporting character—because brains are just empty vases filled with dust of hate.

The music is fine, not memorable. Maybe because I wasn't watching the series on high volume, but I'll come back cuz it has high rewatch value. The real issue is people trashing this because of the 2nd couple. They can't accept reality yet scream “this isn't realistic!” Make it make sense. Shock value? Yes. But we've had so many good endings lately, so take a chill pill.

Someone said hate is how series improve. Then where's this energy for big shows bringing nothing new? This is why worse series emerge. Creators cater to delusions and stupidity to avoid tanking.

Overall: 8.5/10. Not every series must be a ten to be good. Reloved has the heart, representation, and performances that deserve better than the bullshit happening in the comments. Go watch it.

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Villain charisma overpowerd the good guys by ALOT

I watched this drama after a few months, but I did see some trending clips on the 1-1 fights with the leads. That was all so I had no idea what the plot was about. After I watched the first few episodes i was hooked and finished the entire drama in a day.

What I enjoyed was the double spy activities done by Yan Tuo. Everytime he went back to the house its on pins and needles around LXR. and LXR omg she is a villain but her aura was amazing. The way she always carried herself, her acting and her vibes really gave off the "I am extremely powerful and rich". On the contrary however, the mountain hunters skills were so badly portrayed...the outfits they chose for the team missions looked like they were so immature. NJL (Mad Blade) had a cool leather black outfit, they should have let the rest wear something similar as well. They seemed to be hunters after decades of training but their team missions looked very floppy and unorganised compared to the villain side.

Although the team fights were bad, the 1-1 fights were alot different and filmed with more details. The plot as a whole is not complicated but I feel the writer added too many unnecessary details which wasnt required making it too complicated to understand.

The plot is basically a group of monsters vs humans (hunters). However the monsters have evolved from the past and are now in human form. This is something new to the hunters as well so they are learning. This learning process of how the monsters took on the human form was explained badly. To be honest, I still dont really get it. So I just took it as it is and continued since it was not very important to know the details. They showed sooo many scientific scenes with Xing Shen but nothing made sense cause it wasnt explained in simple terms....

Overall, I enjoyed the thriller and mystery portion, because the drama still keeps you hooked even if the details are confusing. The ending few episodes of the final battle were not that good tbh...because of how they just kept adding new things to get a positive outcome... so I was disappointed by that and preferred the earlier episodes.

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Amazing mature love story with such depth!!!

This drama made me laugh, cry, and be completely in awe of the whole story line.

It starts out into a virtual murder mystery game and this is how our main couple meets. It does not focus on this game it is just the way our main couple gets away from reality for a bit. Where they can act and be someone else for a bit before they have to get back to their real lives. It is a slow burn romance, but I felt that just made them finally getting together even more exciting. It was such a beautiful build up for our main couple. The FL is going through being left by her boyfriend the day of her engagement party through a voice recording. It devastates her and leaves her with not even an answer of why. Our ML you find out is trying to clear his father's name and reclaim his name. Along the way they find each other. The scenes are also so beautiful to watch. If you are a romance lover what are you waiting for. Give this drama a shot!

I absolutely loved Lu Yu Xiao & Chen Xing Xu together it just felt so effortless and at times their love story felt so real. Their chemistry is just beautiful and heartfelt. These two really brought their characters to life and they keep you invested in their story.

Another character I really loved was Hu Xiu's best friend. She was such a strong woman through everything she goes through. Xiao Rou was also the greatest best friend to Hu Xiu. She would defend her at every turn and be there for her no matter what. I couldn't believe her husband, but knew something just wasn't right with him.

The last character I want to mention is Pei Zhen. The guy that played Pei Zhen just played him so well. I don't think of him as a villain though some may not agree. I just pitied the poor guy. You could just tell that he let jealously drive him. He wanted to prove himself so bad, and it just was never good enough. You can tell why the things Hu Xiu did meant so much to him.

I have to also gush about my favorite scene where I just fell in love with the ML here. It was at the FLs ex's wedding. I think this is just one of the best scenes in this drama. She shows up at this wedding by accident for the ML cause he is also her boss. She discovers why her ex called off their engagement so he could do a rushed marriage with another girl he was seeing. She wasn't going to say or do anything and was even going to stay out of sight after doing what she needed to for her boss. The ML lets her know she has done nothing wrong and gets her to hold her head high. The ML is just the best in this scene just everything he does for her. I literally swooned watching every bit of it I loved it so much. It literally needs to be watched to understand why I love it so much. I will say it again if you are a romance lover how have you not watched this yet.

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A pretty drama with a pretty cast that lived up to my expectations

My first ongoing C-drama in 2026. I’ve been waiting for this drama since I discovered Cheng Lei last year, and it doesn’t disappoint! I’ve never read the novel, the manhwa, nor watched the donghua, so I’m watching the drama as an original viewer lol.
I love it so much! I kind of lost track at the beginning of the plot. I mean, I know Prince Duan and the Empress Dowager are the villains, but their “slaves” (the ministers and allies) were all confusing me hahaha. I think I need more experience with politics and the monarch system in Chinese costume dramas (but come on, maybe I was just too tired to concentrate, because I digested Legend of Zang Hai just fine last year).

Anyway, I started the drama because of Cheng Lei, and he lived up to my expectations. His acting was just wow. When he switched his tyrant mode on, I was so scared. The angst… the backstory… when he silently cried inside for Zhang San’s memories, when Uncle Bei was gone, when he tried not to get emotionally attached to the other 2D characters… I cried with him :(((. I watched a lot of his dramas last year, and he set a new standard, at least for me.
Wang Chu Ran was also doing great with her role. She SUITS YU WANYIN TO THE BONE. The comedy was executed well, too. It’s not cringey, it suits the plot, and it IS funny. All the details of the modern “innovations” they brought to the palace, hahahahah I LOVE IT. As expected, my hotpot couple lol.

Praise to Wang Chu Ran as well, because what she portrayed is not just a pretty lucky girl holding spoilers from the book and trying to survive in the palace, but someone who actually made her power useful. I like how Yu Wanyin is such an F person (I mean her MBTI lol), because that’s what balances the soulless Xiahou Dan. She ‘undead’ him, wow.

Annndd, I need to make another paragraph for the visual production. IT IS AMAZING. I love how they threw red into the costumes, the makeup, the VISUALS. Xiahou Dan’s style is perfect. I love all the colors of his robes, the red-black one, the purple, the green, even the white at the Empress Dowager’s funeral. The hair is also good. I mean, I know C-costume dramas always deliver with long hair, but this one is just too good. Also, WANG CHU RAN, YOU PRETTY GIRL. I am not a fan of her, but I know I need to compliment her this time. The dresses… I mean, ALL HER CLOTHES ARE AMAZING. I love her makeup, her hairstyles, her sparkling accessories, even her silk pajamas lol. And COME ON, I REPLAYED THE EMPRESS STRUT LIKE FOUR TIMES?? The crown, the dress, the tail ARGH, SHE’S BEAUTIFUL. And I saved her photo in that costume, the one Cheng Lei posted on Weibo. You know which one lol.

So, I’m glad I’m watching How Dare You while it’s ongoing, because I’m embracing all the hype and replaying the clips on my timeline since I don’t want to move on yet. One thing, though: the ending might be disappointing for some people (especially novel readers), because it’s just too short (noooooo), but I’m slowly accepting it :D.
I’ve seen worse endings for this kind of transmigration story lol. At least we got that iconic HI HOW ARE YOU I’M FINE THANK YOU AND YOU (and adult Zhang San in pretty styling) arrrggghhhh!

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I’m so damn bored out my minddd…

look, I can’t lie. I forced myself to watch this drama because it looked cool. I thought it was gonna be some fighting action and whatnot. the first few episodes I flew past, SUPER interesting. Then, we got to the pub and him trying to beat the CEO plot. booooorrrriiinnnng! honestly, from what I watched I hated the female lead and I hope they didn’t get together in the end, CEO and his son got to go, and the girl who likes saeroyi or whatever his name is is probably gonna end up heartbroken and I’m not forcing myself to watch this anymore. 4/10, time to move on to the next drama and whatnot.

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A masterpiece!!

I will start off by mentioning the casting for this drama which was just plausible. Right from the first episode you can clearly see how Cheng Lei (Xiahou Dan) & Wang Chu Ran (Yu Wan Yin) bring out their best performances whenever they are together. They both portray their roles so naturally making it seem like it was the easiest thing to do. The way they both fit into their roles like hands in gloves is enticing enough to keep you engrossed in the drama! How they effortlessly play their parts passes the vibe check which skyrockets the potential of the show.

I guess we’ve all come across dramas where either the script is good but the acting is sketchy if the acting is good but the script is sketchy but How dare you!? really tops the list of transmigration stories. There’s enough comedy to give you a good laugh here and there while watching the show! Just the right amount of romance to keep you invested in the unfolding of the love story! Clever leads to save you from unnecessary misunderstandings! Supporting cast with stories worth paying attention you rather than those that may seem to be unnecessary feelers! Well, a fair amount of tear jerking moments to make you realise that you are watching a historical cdrama after all (sigh)🥲😭

One of the greatest highlights in this drama is the friendship! Despite ending up in a romantic relationship we cannot deny the wholesome friendship which kickstarted between the main leads. This side of the story was shown not in an overbearing manner but rather as a way to develop their character and gradually, their love for each other.
The friendship between the whole “secret officials club” was short lived but left a great impression especially for the greater good of the show! Bai & Bei were the sweetest icing on the cake 🥹❤️ Ohh my fragile heart couldn’t even handle the sisterhood moments, l will leave you to watch those.

I honestly did not have moments l felt were worth skipping or even watching at x2 speed. Each moment of the drama deserves its own attention. The downside of the drama is the main leads’ love story developing a bit later. Well considering how compatible they were l hoped they had expressed their love and feelings for each other earlier. However, it’s understandable considering how there was so much fish to fry with state affairs and dealing with the truth behind their transmigration. Secondly, I would have hoped to end the drama with some cast members alive but it is what it is😭 The second male lead pissed me off so many times! His mission the whole drama was just to get on our nerves but ohh well I will leave it at that. That being said, these issues aren’t ones to put you off watching this treasure because every moment of watching it is truly worth it!

I am so glad they gave us a happy ending because that was one of the reasons I was scared of approaching the end! 🥹❤️ If time and mindset permits, l hope you will watch this masterpiece!

Lastly, l would like to applaud the whole cast and crew for creating this gem!!

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Meu novo favorito!

Eu poderia me estender aqui dizendo o quanto eu amei profundamente a música, a cinematografia, que o figurino é maravilhoso etc, mas eu decidi fazer essa review pra falar do que senti emocialmente e tentar convencer você a assistir também.

O Xiahou Dan e a Yu WanYin são personagens especiais, é muito fácil se encantar por eles e foi por eles que maratonei 10 episódios em um dia só, mas além deles existem outros personagens incríveis nesse c-drama, personagens pelos quais me apaguei muito facilmente.
Antes de perceber, a jornada deles se tornou a minha e eu acredito que esse é o maior trunfo desse drama: a capacidade de nos fazer apaixonar por personagens fictícios, dentro e fora da tela, torcer por eles e sofrer por eles juntos aos protagonistas. Em vários momentos, senti como se eu fosse outra transmigradora da história, olhando de fora o desfecho de tudo.

Mesmo que o enredo possa ser um pouco confuso as vezes (eu pessoalmente me perdi bastante), ele é completamente envolvente ao decorrer do quanto mais você vai descobrindo sobre ele, vale muito a pena.

Vou sentir muita saudade dessa série. Quero muito reassistir no futuro, mesmo nunca tendo sido de rever nada antes. Só posso agradecer a todos os envolvidos por terem me tirado de uma ressaca enorme... depois de mais de um ano, finalmente terminei um drama de novo.

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