Reviews

When Second Chances Are Not So Simple

When I went into this drama, I honestly thought I was getting a typical rebirth story, where the main character gets a second chance to relive her life and make better choices. That alone already had me intrigued. But Scent of Time turned out to be so much more than that.

I initially started this drama because I had recently discovered the female lead in one of 2025’s most popular C-dramas, The Female General, where she was absolutely fabulous. On top of that, seeing Wang Xing Yue, who I loved in The Double, as one of the leads made me even more excited to watch.

At its core, this drama is about redemption, but it is also about something much harder, accepting and living with the consequences of your actions. It does not shy away from the idea that not everything can be undone, even when you want a second chance. That theme really stayed with me.

I ended up binge-watching this drama because once I started, I genuinely could not stop. The story kept pulling me in, episode after episode. And the twist at the end? I was not expecting it at all, but I actually liked it. It made sense for the story they were telling and added an extra layer of meaning to everything that came before.

At the end of the day, Scent of Time is about consequences. Every choice you make matters. You cannot undo everything, but you can learn, grow, and take responsibility for your choices, and that alone carries meaning.

Scent of Time is thoughtful, emotional, and quietly powerful. It is the kind of drama that stays with you after you finish it, and I am really glad I gave it a chance.

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A perfect continuation of the first part .

I really enjoyed this second part, despite what many say, I don't think it was bad or pointless. The "bad" ending that many people talk about was actually a somewhat realistic one, considering they had never been through anything like it before, so the probability of them dying was high, even though it wasn't exactly solely the creatures "fault," that situation would have driven anyone crazy. Yeoungsoo is one of the worst characters in school dramas I've ever seen. Everyone there was at their limit with that situation, but he decided to kill his classmate and hide his body and to commit harassment against his classmate and destroy the entire class
For me, the point that was quite positive was seeing them stronger at the beginning of the second part

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Taxi Driver 3 – A Moral Breakdown with No Discussion

I loved Taxi Driver Seasons 1 & 2. Vigilante justice with a code. Batman-style revenge: brutal, clever, cathartic — but they didn’t kill people. That was the point.

Season 3? Apparently that memo got lost.

Somewhere along the way Rainbow Taxi stopped exposing villains and started… burying people alive, leaving others to drown, and very much letting characters die without a blink or a single line of self-reflection. No debate. No guilt. No acknowledgement that they’ve crossed a line they spent two seasons carefully avoiding.

And that’s the problem.

If you’re going to abandon the show’s moral backbone, you need to say something about it. Instead, Season 3 just shrugs and moves on. The writing seems to assume “they’re evil enough, so it’s fine,” which is lazy and honestly a bit disappointing.
The plots were darker, sure. Some cases were still compelling. Lee Je-hoon remains excellent. But the emotional and ethical coherence that made this show satisfying is gone.

I didn’t hate it. I just finished it feeling confused, unsatisfied, and slightly betrayed — like watching Batman suddenly become The Punisher and no one mentioning it.

Season 1–2: sharp, righteous revenge.
Season 3: vibes, violence, and a raised eyebrow.
Underwhelming. And a bit shit.

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how we all wish falling in love feels like

we all been to these situations where either a heartbreak or the feeling of never opening up to someone again or even for the first time is bothering us. so if you want a new perspective i recommend you to watch me and thee. the characters portray their emotions and bondings with e/o so well and despite from khun thee being really relatable with his badownism & delulu mind, you can learn a lot from these characters!
be it siblings who have been through trauma together, friendships who require responsibility and respect, colleagues who need to overcome issues with team work or even someone helplessly in love even knowing they did the other person wrong. this series touches your heart to the point where you will smile, giggle, cry, yearn, laugh and wish it would never end! the romance makes your heart flutter and the cheesy cringing helps to understand that every one has their own quirks, reaso enough to be one of a kind and that is exactly what we fall in love with when meeting new people.
may a love like theepeach find me, where green forest meets the blue ocean. 🤭

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A series that hooks you from beginning to end.

I consider it an incredible series, from the storyline to the performances. It handles the topic of discovering your sexual orientation very well and shows how one person can change your perspective on life. Pond and Phuwin were the ideal actors to play the roles of Thee and Peach, and the same goes for the supporting characters. A very good casting choice. A tender ending that stays true to the original novel. I love that they portrayed how same-sex couples can adopt and get married, something that should be allowed all over the world. Excellent work with Me And Thee, in my opinion, the series of 2025–2026.

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Beautiful Cinematography and a well written plot

This drama started on a very good note, just as I expected. The trailer was good, and I was really enjoying the first few episodes. I thought it was a fun romcom with beautiful visuals until Mu-hee’s split personality was introduced. I was confused because I didn’t remember seeing this in the trailer lol, but I soon found myself pulled in by that sudden plot twist.

However, I also ended up feeling disappointed by a few things. Mu-hee was always clear about her feelings from the very beginning,literally from the first episode. Ho-jin could have told Mu-hee at any time that he had moved on from his first love and actually liked her, but instead he complicated things. Then Do Ra-mi started showing up more often and made their relationship even more complicated. This part of the drama honestly felt like the plot was being dragged a bit too much.

Another thing is that I usually don’t care much for second male leads because I almost always ship the FL with the ML, so I tend to ignore them. But God, when I tell you I felt so sad for Hiro. I felt like he got dragged into all their complications and ended up getting rejected. From the confession scene, I could tell he really fell hard for Mu-hee. That doesn’t mean I like Ho-jin any less though. Even if his character was frustrating at times, he was still the ONLY one who consistently supported Mu-hee emotionally throughout the drama.

So to sum it all up, I wouldn’t say this drama was overhyped because it delivered exactly what the trailer and previews showcased. KSH and GYJ had INSANE chemistry!! The way they looked at each other whenever they wanted to be together was beautiful they genuinely had the look of love in this drama. Even the second couple was pretty cute too. After the slow burn of the main couple, the fast-paced relationship of the second couple was really fun to watch. The cinematography was insanely beautiful, and I’d give it a solid 8. I really enjoyed watching it in one go!!

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I wanted this to be so much more

This drama was one of my most anticipated dramas of 2026, and honestly… It disappointed me.

Let me start with the positives, because there are quite a few. I loved seeing KSH back in a romance drama, and the pairing of KSH and GYJ was probably the biggest reason I managed to finish the show after it started dipping. Visually, this drama was stunning. The cinematography was beautiful, the locations were breathtaking, and every frame felt so thoughtfully composed. Each shot was genuinely pleasing to watch and constantly made me look forward to the next scene.

The drama also started off really strong with a unique and refreshing storyline. You could clearly see how much effort the actors put into this project, and that sincerity translated on screen. If you’re a regular Kdrama watcher, the first half genuinely felt like a breath of fresh air.

BUT --- and this is a big but, the drama started going downhill around episode 7.

At that point, I honestly found myself wondering if I was even watching the same drama anymore. I was excited to see how the relationship between the leads would unfold, but instead, the show suddenly shifted its entire genre out of nowhere. What made this more frustrating was that the characters themselves were written with so much depth and care. Their backstories were detailed, layered, and clearly built with intention --- which made the tonal shift even harder to accept.

I’m not against the exploration of Cha Mu Hee’s childhood trauma. In fact, it was necessary for her character growth and for her to finally believe in the love she deserved. My issue was how this was handled. Unwrapping her trauma led to a complete change in the genre of the drama, which felt shocking and jarring as a viewer. On top of that, the storyline was dragged out for nearly FOUR episodes, which significantly disrupted the pacing and consistency of the plot.

Some of the logic behind Do Ra Mi’s actions also didn’t make much sense to me. I understand that her role was important in helping Ho Jin and Mu Hee interpret their feelings for each other, but did it really need to be stretched across FOUR episodes? I actually liked her character more when she appeared subtly through hallucinations earlier on, keeping it restrained might have helped maintain the drama’s original tone.

To be clear, I don’t have anything else against this drama. I appreciated the creative enthusiasm behind it and the risks the team tried to take. What frustrated me was sitting through the final episodes, internally screaming and repeatedly asking myself “WTF is happening?” for an entire hour. It felt a little deceptive, especially since the creators gave no indication that the story would head in this direction. At that point, I found myself watching purely for the sake of my favorite actors.

That said, I really loved the ending once the leads finally came together. I appreciated how they kept communication open and avoided unnecessary misunderstandings, especially after all the push and pull drama we’d already endured. Still, the overall issue remained: the plot and characters felt disconnected from the first half of the drama towards the end, which made binge-watching the final stretch quite difficult.

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Still unnatural drama for advertisement

Aside from the obvious product placement, the entire series is just a generic short drama. FL is wrongly convicted and tortured in a mental hospital, escapes, and uses ML's influence to seek revenge. There's constant slapping, and the ML only appears after the FL has been tortured enough.

Chemistry between Wang Kaimu and Zhang Chuxuan still sufficient but not too overflowing. Feels this drama didn't focus on romance but revenge. Zhang Chuxuan plays the crazy FL smooth and Wang Kaimu styling in this drama is too messy.

Some scenes are ridiculously absurd, like when the FL is pushed into the water by a antagonist to drown, but the water only reaches her knees. Plot in this drama is too lazy lacking effort.

After watch this drama did i want to use the website? absolutely nope ❤︎

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Proof That Not Every BL Deserves the Hype

This series… omg 🙄🙄 I honestly feel like I wasted my time for nothing. I was skipping through entire scenes because it was just boring. Cringe. Awkward. Painfully so 😬

When I watch a BL series, I usually feel butterflies in my stomach. I cover my face, blush during kisses, and get emotionally invested in the characters. And what did we get here? Nothing.Absolutely nothing.

I felt no emotions while watching this—no connection, no spark, no feelings at all. I didn’t feel sorry for the characters, didn’t feel sad or angry, didn’t get teary even once. There was zero chemistry. The kisses were awkward, the NC scenes were cringe, and everything felt forced rather than natural.

The plot tried to be about everything and anything at the same time, yet somehow ended up being about nothing. Overused ideas mixed with random cringe moments. Even the side couples didn’t fit into the story—if we can even call it a story.

As for the acting… the main leads didn’t deliver their performances the way they should have. There was no emotional depth, no convincing portrayal that could pull me in.

For me personally, this series just didn’t click at all. 3/10, and that’s me still trying to give something for the actors’ effort. That’s all I can do.

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much better in the second half

Overall: the first half is a character being a jerk/abusive, I recommend watching episode 1 and then skip to episode 28 to get past that. The second half was significantly better with fun nonsense stuff. 50 episodes about 2 minutes each. Aired on iQIYI app. First few episodes are here https://youtu.be/TgcZwUo5tg0?si=g56BMS1HWuorK-Yp

Content Warnings: drugging, chocking, slap, sexual assault (in a dream ep 27), unwanted outing, bullying, homophobia, violence, punch, blood

What I Liked
- the parents' relationship with each other and their sons
- second half was much better
- character stood up for himself and his mom
- some of the nonsense was funny like removing someone injured from a hospital to care for them in a bath tub at home
- a character apologized
- meeting with the boss
- some villains had actual consequences

Room For Improvement
- bullying/abuse in the first half
- love triangle
- some nonsense was annoying like when would a beautiful woman need to drug a guy to have sex
- supposedly clothing was wet and next second they were completely dry

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Such a fun, flirty, and sweet little tale!

This is one of those series that I like without really being able to explain why. It was cute and genuinely fun. I was literally giggling throughout the show because it comes with so much humor! It’s an easy, medium-paced watch that left me feeling lighthearted—which was exactly what I wanted from it.

The story follows Thee, a mafia-like businessman who meets what he can only describe as “the man of his life” and finds himself falling in love with a particularly sweet and kind photographer, Peach.

I had such a good time watching this. Thee and Peach made for such a fun, supportive pairing. They had amazing rapport and banter, and it was a joy to see them slowly fall for each other as the story unfolded. Their flirting was incredibly sweet, and I loved that their relationship was lusty but not rushed—they actually took the time to get to know each other before falling into bed.

And then there were these amazing cuties—Est and William—who made me laugh and hide my face in the pillow.

Overall? I laughed. I yelled.
Would I recommend it? Yessssss… but only if you’re emotionally stable enough to survive all that cotton candy.

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For The Reverse Harem, Sub ML Loving Girlies

There's always something that draws me to a drama. For this, it was an edit I saw on Twitter. I saw Jianglai on his knees, looking up at Shanbao with those pleading puppy dog eyes, and they had me. Hook, Line & Sinker. Then I found out there was a reverse harem element to it and... Yeah, there was no hope for me. I was going to see this to the end. And that, I did.

🫖What I Liked🫖
🥰The Female Lead - They told me that I was getting a cold and cunning female lead, and they delivered. Throughout the show, Shanbao remains clever (and manipulative), maneuvering not only the men seeking to woo her, but also the tea business, and her very complicated family dynamics. Not once did I feel like she fell back and let the ML run the show. True to her family's traditions, the women are at the helm. And that's where she stayed till the end.

🥰 The Male Lead - Now, if we start talking about my love for male submissives, we'd spend all day here. All you should know is that they have a very special place in my heart. And my 'God, when?' prayer is still very much alive and well in this aspect.
Aside from the perfectly submissive man that Jianglai is, he's also smart and useful. My fear going into this was that he'd 'hide behind her skirts', always waiting for her to save him. Not only can he stand on his own, but he's also clever, ambitious, loving, dedicated, and cares about her business. Lu Jianglai's puppy-dog eyes may have brought me into this show, but his taking the time to learn about the tea business and help out where needed, without having to be told, won me over.

🥰The 5th Sister - Would I say I loved YunShu? No. But she was by far the most interesting of Shanbao's sisters. Miss Ma'am had me suspicious and freaking out for like 22 episodes. A true definition of a snake in the grass. She was also really smart. I respect smart characters, regardless of whether they are the villain or not.

🥰The sisters' relationship - In the beginning, it was tumultuous, at best. Over time, however, it evolves into what true sisterhood is. All the ladies grow, understand each other, and change, leading to a united Rong family. The kind that their ancestors had created and hoped for, for their future generations.

🥰The tea tidbits that were shown at the end of some episodes - I'm from a predominantly tea-drinking country but we have NOTHING over China. I mean, I didn't think we had anything close to them, but those tidbits showed me just how vast the difference is. The history of tea in China is truly vast and rich. Incredible

🫖Things I Didn't Like/Appreciate🫖
👵🏻Grandmother - Listen, I am all for respecting your elders, but this woman.... Yo! She had me heated. She was out here, increasing my blood pressure from how utterly horrible she was. YunShu and I might not have agreed on a bunch of things, but I was squarely on her side when she mentioned that their grandmother was basically the root of all evil. At least in their family.

She was supposed to guide the sisters. Help foster their relationships not just for their good but also for the good of the family legacy and traditions. But no, she made 1 mistake back when she was young, and her embarrassment over that became every generation's problem after that. Not only did she become like those rich snobby nobles, but she, a woman from a matriarchal home, becomes patriarchal - the biggest sin of all IMO. Believing that the man, the match between her daughters and some man determines their success as a family. She had zero faith in her family members

That person who called granny a 'dusty bag of bones' was on to something. She's entirely horrible, callous, and so judgmental towards her family. Let's not even start on how loudly she insulted a child of 4/5 years. I'm too young for a blood pressure medication prescription.

📚The story from episode 26, but largely from ep 30 - I would try to leave a note after every episode or every 2 episodes. However, after episode 25, I stopped. Clearly, that's where my excitement for the show started waning. But I think the biggest letdown was from ep 30. I don't quite know what the point of Jianglai's 2nd (and apparently OG) family was for.
At 1st, I thought they wanted to highlight the sad reality of the women from this time. The Rong family is obviously the exception, being matriarchal in a patriarchal society.

A quote that stuck with me from this arc was said by the duke's wife. It partly states
"Even if her father committed a grave mistake and disobeyed her grandmother's orders, as a daughter, she should kneel and beg again and again. Even if it meant not eating or drinking, starving to death. She should have sought her grandmother's forgiveness."
It clearly shows how the women of this time were expected to pay for the sins of the men in their lives. And were even punished for them. I thought that this was the point. To show the stark difference in how the Rong family treated both their men and women, and how the rest of the world did.

However, as the arc unfolds, things get weird, with the biggest issue being that Shanbao and Jianglai no longer work together. She seemed to be making decisions for him, doing that whole 'I'm hurting him to protect him from him/myself'. I fucking hate that trope. And then it was a family drama/murder mystery.... It was a lot, and for what?

All in all, I didn't appreciate those last 7 episodes. It felt like they used it to increase the viewer's anxiety about whether Shanbao and Jianglai would make it to the end together. Instead of all that, we should've gotten the final ACTUAL wedding, and a glimpse into the sisters' stories with their men. Namely, Yunshu & Bai Yi Sheng, Xiang Ling & Zhu Sheng (Jiang Lai's deputy. I'm making the executive decision that they belong together), as well as YunXi & her baby daddy ( I forget his name)

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