Really fun and meaningful
The story is hilarious as well as the solutionsThis drama is great for dog lovers as there are so many diffferent kinds and dogs are portrayed quite endearingly
FL sometimes was cringe
but overall this is a true rom com, and it is very positive and good fun
It teaches about unconditional love
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The world is not black and white. Live freely and without regrets.
This is my first wuxia drama and I didn't regret my decision. The drama provide a balance aspect of martial arts, romance, drama, and comedy. Also the actors chemistry with each other and towards their love interest is great. My favorite character of the show is Cai Pingshu. She is a good role model of her and to Zhao's generation. Although not perfect, she lives and die with principle. She believes that the world is not black and white thus she treat all people even those in demon sect with respect. She motivates others to live for themselves not for others.Was this review helpful to you?
Brilliant Social Commentary That Stumbles at the Finish Line
I’ve always had a soft spot for Nanno—there’s something uniquely satisfying about watching a cosmic entity dismantle human ego. "The Reset" feels like a double-edged sword, though. On one hand, the acting is powerhouse-tier, but the narrative steam definitely starts to peter out toward the finish line. In the series, Nanno seemed like an angel doll to me (soft and kindhearted), compared with the original, who is a creepy and unpredictable mystery.The season started with incredible momentum, tackling visceral, "ripped from the headlines" social issues before stumbling in its final act.
Episode 1 (8.5/10): A searing look at bullying. It felt timely, uncomfortable, and exactly what I want from this show.
Episode 2 (8.0/10): Again, very relevant to current social dynamics, though the pacing felt a bit frantic—I wish it had room to breathe.
Episode 3 (10/10): The absolute masterpiece of the season. The exploration of social media vitriol and the unfair destruction of innocent influencers was chilling. It’s the gold standard for what Girl From Nowhere can achieve.
Episode 4 (6.5/10): A noticeable dip. The concept was there, but the execution lacked that signature Nanno "bite."
Episode 5 (5.0/10): This is where I started to lose interest; the narrative felt a bit stagnant.
Finale (5.0/10): For a season titled "The Reset," I expected a bang. Instead, the election plot felt uninspired and, frankly, a bit boring due to a certain love interest. It lacked the high stakes needed for a finale.
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Very educational story about a s.x addict recovery
This drama is really about the meta story of personal growth - how someone who is used to getting attention via s.x is transformed into a human being with feelingsThe college student FL was so funny with her "college girl" faces lmap
ML was pretty much cement so it was nice to see him strt melting
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Meh
I was fast forwarding through thisBecause it was filmed in a way that was strange
here was this guy who just took control of this woman's life
yeah she was fat and all bloated up and he helped her
but the whole thing was just .. crazy. The plot did not make sense.
The main message made sense - she got healthy by proper living
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Great idea but ... soooo soapy
i saw this drama years ago and I wanted to come back and watch it, so I did, this year, and dropped it real fast.The drama is filmed in such sexist way!!!! It is pathetic
FL was quite pathetic
I love acting of the ML actor
but this drama script was so soapy and sexist and I quit
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Very honest, not-politically-correct drama: What it means to date a sexist player
What it means to date a sexist player.. wow... disgusting.ALSO, this drama is delulu as it assumes that a man like this could be changed. Heck... most likely NOT
ML is a promiscuous sexist person with like 4-5 other similar guys
The drama has no oblanda and does not even pretend to hide anything, you get a pretty realistic picture of what it means to date a sexist guy who sleeps around for fun and considers that "manly"
So I highly recommend it, so that you can SEE
1 episode of this is enough to get the message
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A great story
I love this drama!!!FL often drove me crazy bc she was so dumb and needed so much help bc he created messes,
but the whole idea of the script was phenomenal. It was a great lesson in history too, and a great lesson in ripple effects of change - she was literally changing history
and I loved how she traveled back to live with him
My favorite role of Lee Min Ho
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And the best ever fashion show of business male attire. Never seen such great combos for suit, coat and tie. WOW.
It was comical and one of the best roles of PSJ
and also FL actress, seems like this was before all that plastic surgery, botox and dieting
FL character here is unique and very competent
Some scenes are totally hilarious, like the two of them in bed drinking wine and watching TV
Some are very endearing, like he helping dig the "clams" or whatever it was
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Gay bait, very crude cheesy plot
Boring and useless plot. The dude hangs out with a female so close he can SMELL her, so of course his hormones know she is female.... making fun of him thinking she is male is just ridiculous This drama is of disservice to all gay peopleI guess it was popular before we got tons of BL dramas and ppl wanted to watch at least something gay
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I get the hype!
Pursuit of Jade is by no means a perfect show.There are loopholes and nonsensical shortcuts. The ending is rushed, as is often the case in C-dramas. I would have liked for the pacing of the overarching plot to be more even.
That being said, it’s a viral show I really don’t regret watching. Overall it’s quick and fun. The plot moves quickly and doesn’t waste time on too many filler moments.
The main leads have great chemistry and are beautiful to look at separately as well as together. The main draws of the show are Zhang Linghe and the romance, and both deliver. I don’t think I’ve ever watched another C-Drama and commented as many times upon ZLH’s sheer handsomeness.
- I loved that Changyu had her own arc, including a very mundane one in the early part of the show (getting to keep her house, setting up her small business!). She is a Mary Sue-esque character, but for the most part, she remains lovable throughout the show. I liked how grounded, practical, and also warm and cheerful they made her.
- Likewise, I loved that Xie Zheng is portrayed as kind, caring, reliable, and supportive. He is always finding ways to help FCY and not stifle her. He never seems to be threatened by her, and I enjoyed how he learnt to let his defences down and depend upon her.
- The other characters are fun. I especially liked the relationship and banter between Xie Zheng and Gongsun Yin.
Plot arcs and pacing
- I really liked the first arc in Lin’an town. It establishes the characters, the broader intrigue, and it makes you care about the romance and about the nice, laidback village life (in spite of the gossip and social hierarchy. It’s something to look back to with nostalgia during the show. Like Fan Changyu, it makes you long for home and for the old Yan Zheng.
- I enjoyed the middle part when Changyu discovers Xie Zheng’s identity. This is where there is the sweetest hurt/comfort, and where both characters are the most emotionally honest with each other.
- The last 10 episodes were the weakest for me. It would have been better if there had been an extra 5 episodes to develop the backstory of the older generation better, so we don’t get an exposition dump at the end.
Other points:
- I liked that the drama addressed issues like social class differences (especially at the beginning between Yan Zheng and Changyu).
- I loved the soundtrack, and the use of instruments like the suona.
- The costumes have been praised. I totally agree that they looked great.
- I thought the drama was a nice showcase of different aspects of Chinese culture. For instance, the Spring Festival episode was heartfelt and so well-shot.
- I thought the drama’s attitude to sex was frank and refreshing.
- The parallels between the healthy, egalitarian relationship of FCY/XZ vs the toxic, twisted one between Qi Min/Yu Qianqian was interesting.
Overall, a 红 drama which deserves the hype!
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Classic; great for exposing new ppl to kdramas
This is one of those cheesy old time dramas that are just CLASSIC! There is so much beautiful scenery, there is great humor, and there is a fun plotI think this is an epic drama witih great messages and a great starter kit for newcomers to kdramas
Some of the scenes are classic - like merman getting the FL to enter the house again LMAO
it has great environmental messages
and transformation messages
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Not interesting to me
I watched first episodes, then fast forwarded through the rest and I watched some of the very last.I didnt like the plot and the whole war vibe and yeah honestly portraying special forces as liars and cheaters in private life
I didnt like acting of FL and honestly I dislike acting of ML but in this drama he was not terrible
but it was obvious he was a mismatch for FL
I love the music Mare Mohe is one of my fav songs
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A great drama with lots of great messages
I love how ML-FL became a teamI love how FL was so wise and rational
and how she helped ML
and how ML helped her and everyone else
there is also very realistic and poignant showing of different types of ppl - the side plot of the husband-wife-lesbian was very realistic portrayal of those issues - sexist abusive husband hitting on the pretty lesbian, who is hitting on strong silent pushover wife
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Glorifying a cold bloody murderer
I actually watched to the end by fast forwarding and I watched the very end episode.WHAT A TRAGIC MESSAGE that nobody can help ppl but a crude KILLER - and ppl have him as a godfather to their kids!!!!
vincenzo is a cold hearted killer and the ending is totally realistic, I am glad FL rejected him
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