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LenaMiu's chemistry is AMAZING!!!!

Honestly, I LOVED this show a lot and already rewatched it!!

I loved the characters' complexity, especially Parn and Peem.

I know people criticized the show for having toxicity and Peem's anger issues and aggressive behaviours.
However, please keep in mind the show is based on Pls Love, which is a toxic gl novel, so of course there will be toxicity and miscommunication; that's part of the point!

I have read parts of the novel, but not all of it, and there were definitely some changes in the show. But for me, I was able to separate and appreciate the show and the novel for the parts they changed and then appreciate the parts they stayed true to.

Also, despite Peem definitely acting and doing certain things I don't agree with, you do grow to love her character and see the genuine affection she has for Parn.
And I love that Parn also gives it back to Peem and stands up for herself in situations; it was definitely refreshing seeing her put Peem in her place at times LMAO.

Lena really did capture Peem so well and bring her complexity to life; the way she acted with her eyes and attitude, and carried herself, was nothing short of phenomenal. I loved how Miu portrayed Parn's sternness, gentleness, and stubbornness all at the same time.

The more I watched the show, the more I appreciated the characters' development and understood where everyone was coming from.

You can tell how hard Lena and Miu studied the characters and did their best to bring them to life and keep it genuine. They honestly did such a fantastic job.

The whole crew did an amazing job; I loved the behind-the-scenes and being able to see how precise and intentional each scene was. I do think the dialogue could have been improved, but Lena and Miu's delivery honestly made up for all of it. They really put in a lot of effort, and it shows.

The love scenes were incredible because the chemistry felt genuine and unforced. These days, with other shows, I come across chemistry that feels awkward and standoffish, but this was nothing like that.

The soundtrack was really good too, I added a lot of the songs to my playlist. I hope they get to sing more songs together, though, because I love how their voices contrast and complement each other, especially in the OST.

I am SOOOOOO looking forward to LenaMiu's future projects together as well as separately.
I hope they do more series together with more complex storylines, and maybe even a rom-com.
I hope they also get more of their own projects as well and I am excited to support them on their journey together and separately!!!!!

AMAZING JOB LENAMIU AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

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Money Is the Root of All Evil? I Think NOT!

I truly detest when people say money is the root of all evil. I disagree. People are the root of evil. How can a piece of paper be evil when it's the people who give it value in the first place? Without that value, it's just paper. It's the people who hold power, wealth, and influence who use money to their advantage, often manipulating those who don't have it.

Dead-End Job does a pretty good job of depicting what can happen when people are pushed beyond their limits and forced into dangerous situations because they feel they have no other way out. Sometimes, survival comes at a cost, and when money is what stands between you and financial ruin, desperation can make even the most questionable decisions seem worthwhile.

Overall, it was a decent watch. Something to pass the time, really. I actually had it playing in the background while I was busy doing other things.

On one hand, I found the ML incredibly foolish for making the decisions he did, especially when he was so desperate to get his hands on some quick cash to pay off his debt. But on the other hand, when you consider his circumstances, I can understand why he was willing to take such risks. Yes, he put himself in that situation, but his desire to pay off his debt and maintain some sense of financial stability for his family made the risks seem worth taking in his eyes.

And that's the thing about desperation. When people are genuinely struggling and feel backed into a corner, they don't always make rational decisions. Some might even make the exact same choices he did. Were there other options? Probably. But when you're desperate enough, sometimes those options don't feel like options at all. Desperate times call for desperate measures, I suppose.

Now, can we talk about the ML's decision-making skills? Because WHAT WAS HE THINKING?!

I genuinely think the sister was the only sane person in this entire series. She knew when to walk away, but her brother just kept going back for more. And I get that discovering the truth about his father complicated things, but GOOD LORD, the man kept making one questionable decision after another. I wanted to reach through my screen and shake some sense into him.

Like, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! Twenty years, and you STILL think...? Okay, my guy. Whatever helps you sleep at night.

I mean, realistically, after everything he had experienced while taking on those odd jobs, how could he possibly believe that the person he was looking for would still be around, let alone be living a relatively normal life? The man had been through so much, and somehow, he was still willing to put himself through even more. He's wild!

Speaking from a purely logical standpoint, if I were in his shoes, I don't think I would have continued doing those odd jobs. Once I had earned enough to pay off what I owed, I would have walked away. PERIOD. The sister was the only one thinking clearly, in my opinion. After witnessing everything that could happen to me, why on earth would I willingly subject myself to the same fate as everyone else when I had the opportunity to leave and never look back?

At some point, you have to ask yourself whether the money is worth the price you're paying for it. And that's where I think the ML and I would have disagreed BIG TIME.

Final Thoughts:

All things considered, Dead-End Job was a decent watch. I'm still on the fence about recommending it because the ML's decisions had me frustrated for the majority of the series. However, I will give it credit where credit is due. The different odd jobs and the situations he found himself in were genuinely interesting and entertaining to watch. Each job brought something different to the table, and that alone kept things interesting.

Would I recommend it? Maybe! If you're interested in seeing the different jobs and the dangerous situations surrounding them, then absolutely. Just be prepared to question the ML's decision-making skills every other episode. 😂

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What I thought:

Well… this one didn't really do it for me. 😬🤍 I wanted to enjoy it more, especially with this pairing, but something just didn't quite click.

I found myself wishing for more depth, better development and a story that would keep me interested. Unfortunately, it never really managed to pull me in.

Not every BL can be a winner, I guess. 😂 Sometimes it's just a case of watching, finishing and moving on to the next one!

4/10 from me. 🫠📺


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Underwhemling

I'm not going to lie, the entire time I was watching this series, I wanted to rewatch the 2018 Fortnite skirmishes. I would have enjoyed it more; that is for sure.

I started this series because I love MaxBas and I'm a gamer. What was this? The romance was surface-level, and the gaming took up so much of the show that it felt like an ad. The game wasn't even that interesting to watch. All the drama at the end also shouldn't have been thrown at us in the second-to-last episode, but should have been spread throughout the series to break up the monotony of the characters' romance and everyday lives. They could have also removed the drama altogether and made this series 2 episodes shorter.

The acting, while very cringy at times, was the only thing that kept this show's head above water for me. Max surprised me a LOT, and while I prefer him in more series roles, it's nice to see some of his range. Bas also got the cutest hairstyle; he was downright adorable. Most of the hiccups in the acting were down to the script because I don't think they did enough research on gaming or streamers. Or how relationships work, for that matter, unless the goal was to speed-run them.

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The Mask Never Ended..

Overly ambitious and eager to please- the plot did not thicken, in fact, the plot stopped plotting half way through.

This was a fun watch but it became repetitive, predictable and just comedic how easy the FL overcame all the obstacles. Everything is solved within a few episodes because the FL is like a God. She’s getting worshipped and praised in every episodes, all the villians are scheming but it’s boring because FL just knows everything at the end. It just didn’t make sense. She literally came from the streets and within episodes, she’s outsmarting all the court politicians and nobles. Suddenly, she’s well versed in all the laws and navigates through all the schemes. Main actress can overract at times while ML cannot act, period.

The ending was just utterly comedic. This was so female centric that they couldn’t give us a man on the throne.

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I Came for the Medical Drama, Stayed to Cry Into My Dinner

I need to begin with a confession: I am a crier. Not a dignified single-tear crier. I am a full-tissue-ecosystem crier. Small Town Remedy could have shown me a doctor successfully prescribing rest and fluids, and I might still have welled up if the soundtrack kicked in. But this show did not just make me cry—it made me cry at almost every episode, especially whenever the music swelled and Xiao Zhan’s voice did that thing. You know the thing. That soft, steady, devastating thing. His voice should come with a warning label and a bulk discount on tissues.

And yet, beneath my personal hydration crisis, this is a genuinely well-acted, thoughtful drama. Small Town Remedy combines the urgency of medical emergencies with the quieter pressures of family relationships, psychological trauma, and financial insecurity. It is not just “Will the brilliant doctor return to the operating room?” It is “Can he become a doctor who understands that care is more than technical precision?” That is a much harder question, and the show knows it.

Xiao Zhan’s Liu Zhengliang sits at the center of these intersecting conflicts. His skill makes him indispensable, but his emotional wounds and strained family relationships keep him from being a conventional, flawless hero. He is not a walking surgical miracle with perfect hair and no baggage. He is talented, hurting, and sometimes difficult—which makes him far more interesting. Ni Dahong’s Long Dongdong is the pragmatic counterpoint, representing the uncomfortable compromises required to keep a struggling hospital alive. Together, they give the drama a grounded tension: idealism versus survival, precision versus empathy, and “we should do this” versus “we can afford to do this.”

The small-town setting matters. In a hospital with limited resources, difficult cases, and imperfect systems, saving a life may require persistence and cooperation as much as surgical skill. The series understands that patients need communication, empathy, and awareness of the circumstances that determine whether they can receive treatment at all. That is where the show becomes serious without becoming a lecture. If later episodes continue exploring these issues without oversimplifying medical dilemmas or turning every challenge into an individual hero’s triumph, the drama has real potential to offer a meaningful portrayal of healthcare and the people who depend on it.

Ultimately, the “remedy” here extends beyond medicine. Sometimes it begins with a doctor confronting his own trauma. Sometimes it is a financial concession, an honest conversation between family members, or the decision not to abandon a patient when things get difficult. For Liu Zhengliang, recovery is not just about regaining his place in the operating room. It is about rediscovering why he became a doctor—and learning that healing often requires understanding the human being behind the illness.

So yes, I cried. I cried at the soundtrack. I cried at Xiao Zhan’s voice. I cried at family scenes that hit too close to home. But the tears were earned, because the show is heartwarming without being saccharine, serious without being preachy, and well acted enough to make all that emotional ambush feel purposeful. Small Town Remedy is a remedy for viewers who want a medical drama with a pulse—and for criers like me who simply keep tissues in every room.

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Death ED, aka the best modern Asian drama of recent years

When I decided to watch this drama because of its lead actor, I wasn’t prepared for what was coming. Small Town Remedy is a wonderful mix of medical cases, comedic situations, tragic fates and human connections.

But at the heart of its exploration is our relationship with life and death. Do you fear dying? Or do you fear living?

The main character, Liu Zhengliang, is so afraid of death that he almost stops enjoying life. He and the other characters gradually learn to live, make peace with their losses and cherish life for what it is.

The script is utterly unpredictable. It takes you from pure joy to unconditional compassion at the most unexpected moments. The acting is exceptional across the board, with everyone, from the younger actors to a powerhouse like Ni Dahong, giving their all to bring their characters to life.

Small Town Remedy is undoubtedly one of the most touching, unique and sincere Asian dramas in recent years. I thought they didn’t make them like this anymore. I’m glad I was wrong.

Watch it if you’re looking for a remedy.

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A Tale of Missed Potential & Amazing Side Characters

This drama could have been a lot better than it was if the main leads were written better .

The Good :
Lee Rang :his character stole the show .Kim bum was fantastic in his role of the younger fox brother with trauma & myriad of complexes.His character had actual depth and lots of layer .He was the highlight of the show without a doubt.
Lee Rang & Yeon's relationship: the fox brothers relationship was another high point. Props to the writer for giving it proper screen time and closure.The drama would have been far better if the relationship between both brothers was the focal point of the story.
Lee Rang and Yuri: these two had seriously the best chemistry among all the cast members in the drama and they weren't even a couple.Their relationship was so precious.(If you are noticing a pattern in all the good things mentioned than you are correct .It seems like the writer used all of their brain cells when it came to writing Rang's character and by the time it was the turn of the main leads not much was left .)
The Bad :
No chemistry:Main leads had zero chemistry.they were professing their love for each other every second & willing to sacrifice all their family & friends for each other & it WOULD have made a lot more impact if their chemistry didn't fizzle out within the first 2 episodes.It was so bad that past a certain point I stopped caring wether those two actually ended up together or not & you have to be a hella boring couple to bring me to that point where a staunch romantic like me don't give a damn about a couple's happy ending.
One of the worst written FL character ever : Its hard to believe that the same writer that wrote such a layered character like Lee Rang also write Ji-ah's character .She went from a strong and curious lady to a damsel in distress within the span of 5 episodes which is the expected character trajectory for female leads in fantasy series but it still left me disappointed. The writing was so bad and her character got so whiny that her sacrificing herself would not have been a bad ending to me which is again a surprise to me (who refuses to watch dramas whenever one of the main characters dies or they don't end up together.)
Lee Yeon's character :The ml's character suffers from similar predicament.However his salvation comes in the form of his relationship with his half brother.All of Yeon & Rang's scenes are worth their weight in gold.He is extremely selfish character who cares for no one other than the love interest which again would not have been a problem if only the main leads had the chemistry to sell that sort of thing.Instead Yeon's constant disregard for his brother and humanity as whole grows trite after a while.
The villain :the imogi was far more menancing when it was a baby hidden behind a door than when it actually grew up and split off into two parts.
The ending :For the first time ever I wouldn't have minded if either of the main leads had sacrificed themselves for the sake of humanity (would have been a better use of their characters atleast ) .I would have taken that over Rang having to sacrifice himself that too after finding a family and happiness just for the sake of his selfish brother .

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TRIGGER WARNING

If I had known what I know now, I would still have watched the show. The title was amazing, and the story behind it was fabulous.

I'm not a fan of violent main leads or all the bullying stuff. Honestly, I only stayed for Dooyan (the purple-haired guy).

If you're planning to watch this show, you can give it a try just to kill some time. Personally, I'd say the show was just okayish.

The second male leads stole the show. Their chemistry was amazing! Personally, I felt very uncomfortable whenever the main leads were on screen together. Their chemistry was awful.

Plus, all that homophobia and bullying, only for them to end up together? Definitely not my cup of tea. I understand that they were teenagers who were still figuring themselves out, but I still couldn't ignore all those red flags, y'know?

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Headache inducing with a HEA.

Though the acting was alright and I loved the SML & SFL's storyline, I can't believe I suffered through 30 episodes of this nonsense. Loved the mom too! Production was a savior of this drivel. However, this drama was ridiculous. The ML had whiplash affection toward the FL. His character development ARC was too sudden, imo. I wish she got together with the assistant Jr, but he was too cowardly to say something sooner. Had he they probably would've ended up together. Plus, I hate when there's not a proper apology and the FL is like, "Oh, that's okay you treated me like a doormat you wiped your shit covered shoes on." And I hate when the schemer gets confronted, but not all of her misdeeds are revealed and skips any sort of punishment other than losing their job. I WANT RETRIBUTION! I WANT CINEMATIC PROVERBIAL BLOOD ON THE WALLS!
Ugh. I'm moving on to suspense/dark drama to clean my brain of this bubblegum vomit.

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What a Disappointment, What a Failure...

I know I am late to writing this review but I need to rent so here I am. I'm not gonna say much tho. I'm just full of disappointment. Everyday I feel more hatred towards that blue company.

Story was so mediocre that at one point I fell asleep and Viki just autoplayed till its finished. I had to watch again after I wake up and literally hang on for not to fall asleep again. Nothing happens in this series. Nothing. its so boring. The toxicity and red flag characters were nonexistent. Or if we should call this a toxic relationship I don't know what the fuck we should call Chinese BL's. They chase each other while doing absolutely nothing until the end. sometimes some cliche things happen but at that point you get so distracted by how everything is so boring you don't pay attention anymore and just look through your phone or sleep. And with a story this boring, even the main actors chemistry couldn't handle the show. Let's not even mention the side characters. Weird ass "friend" group with another boring second couple. jesus.

I love WilliamEst. I really do. They did a fantastic job in ThamePo. And I believe they did everything they can to carry this show. But even their chemistry fell short after a while by how boring this story is. Only watchable thing was some of their kissing scenes and, I don't know when they were shirtless (classic GMM show indication of sex). That's it. Unfortunately by the end I even fast forwarded those scenes to just to finish this series and move on.

Production was okay, sets were okay. at least we got to see different places rather than stock GMM buildings and sets. I liked the ironically named main theme music. Other musics were good too.

That's all I'm gonna say this I guess. Oh one last thing tho, FUCK GMM.

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