Reviews

To be a Double , you have to Double the Revenge!

Can't believe I completed watching this series in less than 3 days. It was a good story but pretty ambiguous ending. I mean I saw the 6 minutes special, but I assume it to be an alternate story instead of canon. So canonically, he died on battlefield right? Also, did she indeed have a daughter or was that wishful thinking to just satisfy audience with an special episode.

Also, if the ending was left as it is without special episode, then yes, this was indeed a great story and daring writing.
Loved all the characters, the costumes, the color grading and especially the music.

This is indeed one of the best costumed/historical fiction Cdrama I have watched.

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A Short Situational Drama

It's a cute situational drama that you can watch on your down time.

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Because it's a short situational drama nothing really romantic or dramatic happens. The plot literally revolves around our ML starting a new job and meeting a senpai that catches his eye, and that's it. There are a few cliche trips and falls that out them in odd situations that turn "romantic" in the eyes of our ML, but other than that no real build up. Everything is in the POV of our ML, so we don't see what the senpai thinks about our ML. However, this is a short situational drama, so it doesn't really bother me too much as the drama did what it set out to do.

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If you over-analyze the drama, then yes, it's a short low budget drama with a cliche and subpar script. But if you actually take the drama at face value and view it as a short situational drama, it actually gets the job done. It wasn't bad, nor was it good, but it did keep me occupied for 30 minues. So, in that aspect, it did get the job done.

I enjoyed watching watching this short drama. It probably won't be rewatching it ever again, but it did accompany be during my lunch break and I had a good lunch while watching it.

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A great concept but a disappointing presentation!!!

A drama with good concept attracts viewers but it frustrates them if you failed to present it well!!!

I deeply regret my emotional investment into this drama for over 2 months...i am burned completely by watching their toxic relationships - that being said ,i don't like any couple relationship in this drama( most toxic fl-sml to least toxic ml and sfl, none i liked in all honesty)....
i am more disappointed with writer about character growth in this drama which keeps me frustrated throughout the series...
i don't like writer not addressing importance issues of suicidal thoughts and ignoring it completely..
i don't even like the ending of long term relationship - coz it ended in a disappointed note with couples regretting meeting each other..why ? atleast give a sweet farewell to all the memories shared..
i am also disappointed with dialogue writing in this drama...


i am completely disappointed in this series...i understand the concept they were trying to present but the way they presented i can't give more than 3.5/10 rating ( only coz of great concept)to this drama...
Hoping i never get tricked into such drama ...

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A Drama That Offers Both Entertainment and Insight

Themis is such a great drama that provides us with both entertainment and valuable insights throughout its storyline.

It is a legal drama in which the protagonist is a judge who strives to uncover the truth, rather than simply making judgments based on the evidence presented in court. The storyline introduces various cases, with a particular focus on cases involving minors. These cases may seem simple on the surface, but they carry much deeper implications because today’s minors will become tomorrow’s adults.

One thing I particularly appreciate is how the drama connects the first case to the final case. The way everything comes full circle is incredibly satisfying to watch. It makes the entire storyline feel meaningful and well-planned.

Moreover, the conflict between upholding the law and protecting one’s own children adds another layer of emotional intensity to the drama. It raises difficult questions about justice, parental love, and whether we can remain objective when our personal feelings are involved.

Overall, Themis is more than just a legal drama. It encourages us to reflect on justice, responsibility, and the lasting impact of our actions on the next generation.

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A quirky story of redemption

Amber is an ambitious, unscrupulous barrister that is all about the money. She finds herself in front of the King of Hell who has terminated her time on earth early because of her fast track to wrongdoing for pay. As the story progresses she has to examine herself and her opinions of others and is strongly encouraged to make better use of her time if granted a redo. This fantastical tale gives us a view of her experiences between worlds as she takes baby steps to redemption. It takes a look at relationships, biases, and personal character to pivot perceptions in a different direction and have clearer views of how others feel and why. Her route to redemption includes helping both the living and the dead face their mistakes and regret to make amends and/or change course to a better version of themselves. When that is not possible, how to continue on to our best life anyways even if not accepted by those we care for most. I would really love a season 2 for her to come into her own with a practice in both worlds. But if not, this is complete as is and was an entertaining watch. Highly recommend.

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OP is very fun to listen to

First off, I love the OP and the club music that they used. I also liked that it sounded like they were really trying to talk over the club music, and honestly, they might have been.

The pacing was slow; each episode felt weeks long. This was probably due to the fact that the story for both couples was boring. I thought they'd do more with Dean and Moth. They are low-to-mid-tier red flags, so nothing actually bad happens other than them being flippant about each other's feelings. They aren't as physical with each other as I was expecting either; they were very tame. I was expecting them to start a physical relationship and kind of go from there, or for Moth to be in on the plan (he kind of was, but also not really), but for them to start "dating" threw me off. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't expected. It felt like I was oversold on a concept that should have been more twisted than it was. Our side couple wasn't as much of a driving force to keep Dean trying to win Moth over as I expected either. That was the starting point, and it was dropped pretty much right away. All of the people Dean was "talking" to also just disappeared from one episode to the next with pretty much no explanation. It didn't help that it didn't feel like we got to know much about the characters besides surface-level stuff.

None of that bothered me much; it was more like an "okay" shrug-and-move-on type of thing. I've seen too many horrible shows to let these kinds of things bother me when the overall show is alright. The only thing that truly bothered me was the dialogue during the couples' dinner after the time-skip felt like it was happening right after Dean and Moth got together, not 3 years later. It was weird listening to a conversation that should have happened years ago happen as if no time had passed at all.

The acting was fantastic all around. William and Est had great chemistry, as always, and their hand-holding scenes are still great, though they didn't outdo the one from ThamePo that I'm still obsessed over.

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Honestly, I would give it a shot on a boring, slow afternoon.

I really enjoyed this show. I don’t even fully know how to explain it, but it just got to me. So many people called it a show about cheating, but by that final episode, I realized it was never just about that, it was about two people drifting apart. And it’s not an ordinary relationship where you can just pack up and walk away. They have so much history and their lives are so deeply intertwined that they’re almost family before anything else. That’s what makes it hurt.

If I had to sum up the whole gist of the show, it’s really a story about moving on.

If you look at it from the writer’s perspective through Lee Mi Do, yes, she’s a deeply flawed character and she got so much backlash, she was actually the very center of everything. She showed us what it truly feels like to struggle with change. And to really get that, you have to look at her family, because that’s where the heart of this theme lives:

Her mother: She lost her husband young and had to raise her kids through that grief. Fast forward to the present, and we see someone who has learned how to live through loss and adapt. Mi Do has been frantically fighting and grappling with everything changing around her, and her mom gives her the exact advice she needs at the right moment: don't fight it, don't fear it, just go with the flow.

Her older brother: He came off a bit disjointed and awkward, but underneath all of that, he was just a good man who was always there for his family. It breaks your heart a bit because a man who puts family first still ends up divorced, and the show doesn't even give him a simple answer as to why. Yet, he is forced into change anyway. He has to keep moving forward, even when life isn't in his favor.

Her younger brother: This one hit the hardest. He’s drowning in grief over his late fiancée, so withdrawn that everyone thinks he's strange. But really, he's just consumed by regret. The most painful, powerful part of his story is that his fiancée actually expected him to move on. She thought he’d sell the karaoke place and find her last gift to him, finding closure years ago. Instead, he stayed frozen in place and suffered for years. It’s a heavy reminder that sometimes the very answers you're searching for are waiting for you on the other side of letting go.

So while everyone was arguing and debating over who was cheating on who, they missed the most beautiful part of the show. It was never about the mistresses or the mister. It was about two people on a painful journey where you have to make the hardest decision of all, to leave something you hold dear behind so you can actually grow.

It was about change and moving on, and the show was a masterpiece in how it showed that. If you're just starting it, I hope you view it from this angle and really feel it. It’s such good material.

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The Story of a Lifetime, of Kin, and of Women

Kind of the show of a lifetime, and what a lifetime Shen Jia Lan aka Xu Lan Xiang has had. This is a show about survival, with only little revenge although the female lead certainly had grounds to hold a grudge. However, bearing her mother’s last words in mind for the rest of her life, Lan Xiang would choose to live life to the fullest, holding people accountable only when necessary, and trying to stay out of harm’s way as best as possible. Because what is glory if you’re unsafe. The more powerful you are, the more danger you will face. What is power if you have to watch your back and protect your entire clan every step you take? It is not worth the effort because harm can come even if you’re innocent.

What I loved most was this beautiful focus on kinship. Kinship means so many things, and blood relations do not automatically mean that one is kin; “Against the Current” proves this time and time again. The real Lan Xiang’s parents take Jia Lan and raise her as their own (so much so that our female lead reacts to the name in her mother’s last moments at the end of the series…) The servants Lan Xiang works with in the beginning—Gan Tang, Bao Gai, Xiao Lian—become her sisters in name, and once she marries into the Lin family, the girls and women slowly start to depend on her, knowing that she will lend a hand and be there for them. So much so that their relationship becomes second-nature once they have matured into women in their 30s, teasing each other, caring for one another, and protecting the family as a unit. The final panorama scene was absolutely shattering; all these women who at one point finally lived life on their own terms, all of Lan Xiang’s kin.

Her relationship with Lin Jin Qi is an interesting one. He takes matters into his own hands when he forces LX to marry him, however, those who thought theirs wasn’t a romance—I disagree. I think there was such an intriguing aspect to their relationship. LX and LJQ had romance, but maybe not a love story. Those are different. No grand declarations, but actions defined their relationship. Maybe out of duty and necessity, and yet it takes guts to do what LX did by saving JQ in the cold and protecting him while he was gravely injured. I also appreciated Tan Song Yun’s subtle acting in those moments when LX was clearly conflicted; I think she did have feelings for the male lead (even before it’s made more evident), however, due to their complicated history, on top of the marriage decree (and thus taking her autonomy as well as ability to remarry in the future should she wish to), LX did not waver or had her judgment clouded.

One character in particular had such beautiful development over the course of the show, and that was Xiu Wan. From this silly young girl, who was manipulated and used, to this strong-willed young woman. I really loved XW, and how she was a girl’s girl of her time: taking Xiu Ru’s side during the concubine debacle; wanting to help Xiu Lai without a second thought, and going to Lan Xiang because she knew LX would help and find a way. I just love how these girls grew into women with aspirations (and fighting for those!).

The last few episodes moved rather quickly, and the plot is accelerated through several time jumps. I did not mind too much, though the pirate plot and maybe even Scholar Han’s death probably took up much more time in the initial stages of editing. These plots, I’m sure, were meant to be longer, teased better, resolved better. Like I said, I don’t care too much because I still enjoyed the show very much. Visually stunning, great acting, wonderful music/score, and a beautiful life story. Truly beautiful. I think I shall miss this one…

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One of the best titles in 2026!

It's such an interesting series to watch, really. It was my first contact with NetJJ, and I'm hooked. Yeah, I get it, I'm getting it. Now I'm talking about the series....

I think it has some little problems with the directing. It's a mix of JJ being a rookie and the direction not guiding him well enough in some episodes, because it's got way too comical, to the point that it feels embarassing to watch in the early episodes. Towards the end, that improves completely. I also think it's partly a matter of JJ sinking into the character a little more, get more used to it. Still, for his first time as a main lead, it's very good. It's not a bad performance, really not. But Net is not a rookie. He's a much more mature actor, and it really shows: his acting is so perfectly on point that it's so satisfying to watch.

I really love the whole storyline of Love Upon a Time. It's beautiful and well made. My only problems were the over-the-top comedy in the first episodes and the rushed ending. In some episodes around the middle the story moves so slowly, and then, when we get to the end, everything is squeezed in. I think the pacing wasn't distributed well across the episodes. That doesn't make the series bad, not even close, it's just that at some points I think it could have been done better.

The production effort to make a series set 400 years in the past is beautiful. You can really see that the whole team was passionate about what they were doing. Overall, it's a fun series that balances comedy and emotion really well. It's deeply emotional without being heavy.

The only other thing that felt a little off: this is a series where you have to be patient. If you make it through the first episodes, you'll find gold. But those first episodes are very confusing. I think it's a directing choice, because the main character is confused and we see everything from his point of view. So you're confused with him, but it makes the viewing experience a bit tiring. I think there were smoother ways to do it. Still, it's a very fun series, and easily one of the best I watched this year. I really enjoyed it.

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Doesn't go anywhere.

This will hurt me badly since WilliamEst is literally one of the couples that I am ACTUALLY a fan of, but I have to say what I have to say. It's not good. I think it's not horrible either, but it's not good. I will divide it into what I liked and what I didn't like.

What I liked was their acting, because both William and Est gave everything they had to these characters. They were very excited to do them, and it's upsetting because a lot of the scenes they did, and were super excited to see, were cut. They did improvisations and gave it their all, so you look at the final piece and feel disappointed.

What I didn't like was, first of all, the whole storyline. It's not my cup of tea. I don't like the miscommunication trope. If they just sat down and talked, the series would have been 3 episodes. It was boring. The secondary couple also didn't add much to the story. I like Barcode and Kin, and I think they are good actors. I just don't think it worked here, because their storyline, which is not their fault but a screenwriting problem, bored me.

At some point, I was also bored by the main couple, Dean and Moth, because I have a lot of problems with the whole plot itself. It was a little off and doesn't go anywhere. We finished the series without knowing anything about the characters. You know the basics because you're watching them, but they don't have many layers and aren't developed as characters.

People make a lot of theories and interpretations, and I think they are being a little biased, because in the end this wasn't in the director's mind. You are interpreting that because you are a fan, but the director wasn't thinking about it, because if you really just look at it, we aren't seeing anything. William and Est were doing their best, squeezing the series to make it work, which is honestly so...

I don't even want to get into the production problems, because the sound was off in most episodes and there were a lot of errors in post-production. It's just upsetting. It should have been a lot better bcs that's one of the most important couples of GMMTV.

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Everyone will tell you that you have to watch When Oranges Fall, and everyone is right.

It's one of the best series of this year. It amazes me because it's such a slice of life series, which is not normally my personal preference, but that's exactly the beauty of it: how mundane it is. If you like intense series, this is not for you, because everything here is very soft. Their conflicts are all about being a teenager, coming of age and growing up.

It's such a delicate coming-of-age work, and I think it's beautiful that they grow up together. They develop as people, and they stay together. Life keeps going, and they still have things to figure out.

It portrays very well that moment when you have to take the step, because you aren't a kid anymore. You are an adult now, you have to make decisions and take responsibilities. A lot of people get scared of growing up, because it's such an important moment, and When Oranges Fall is about that, without being heavy, while being adorable. And everything happens in the 90s, which is so well done.

I'm not a fan of the director. I have so many critiques of New, but I can't say anything bad about When Oranges Fall, because it was a perfect work. He really put everything into it, and it worked.

I'm also amazed by the acting, especially Progress. Almond is a good actor, but he has to improve a little, because sometimes it feels like he's too shy to fully give himself to his character. Progress, on the other hand, is a shocking talent. I can say for sure that he's one of the best of his generation, and he's going to be big in the future. It's incredible to watch.

What I can highlight most is how delicately it approaches its topics, because being young is a transition moment when everything feels too raw. When you're an adult, you look back and think, "well, I was being a little bit dramatic," but the hormones and everything that happens in this phase make it so hard for us. It's a moment that molds us into the adults we become. The series develops that beautifully. I really love it. It's just that good.

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