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CH3 dropped the ball on this one

Took me a while to get into reviewing this show cause I had to try and give it a chance episode after episode, but WTH...

They wasted LO's potential with this series!!

The Pilot was so good, but this show is a piece of trash. The direction, the quality—what happened CH3?? Most of the time, there's no continuity—some scenes don't connect or make sense. I don't mind the intimate scenes if their kisses are bad or what, but there's hardly any story for a lot of viewers to connect to.

Not even LO's charm can save this show. Hope CH3 makes up for it with their 3rd project.

I'll stick until the last episode just so I can finish watching it.

P.S.
Maybe stick to novel adaptations for now if you guys can't give LO a good series they deserve.
Drop the writer and director.

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How “Miss Incognito” Turned a Strong Woman into a Crying Weakling in the Name of Love

MY FINAL COMMENT: 1/10 FOR OLD GUY
This drama started like a gem and turned into pure garbage. A college professor who can erase a corpse from a crime scene while dozens of cops obey her like trained dogs? The prosecutor bows to her in her own home, and I swear, next episode we’ll probably see the President of Korea come to lick her boots. What started as an intelligent thriller turned into a circus of nonsense.

The female lead went from a cool, composed, strong woman to a crying, confused, cheating wife. The male lead transformed from a mysterious, stoic man into Cinderella in jail—spouting emotionless lines with zero acting skill or expression. This show didn’t just fall off—it jumped headfirst into the trash bin.

EP 11 ENDING SCENE,
RICH PEOPLE DOESNT HAVE LOCKS ON THERE DOORS,
BUTLER CHOI IS SO LOYALTO PROFESSOR, why ? NO NEED TO ANSWER
Condensed Review Summary:

Episodes 1–2: A Brilliant Start
The series began strong, with emotional depth and mature storytelling. The relationship between Chairman Ga Sung Ho and Kim Yeong Ran was raw, tragic, and touching. Yeong Ran’s decision to marry him out of debt and desperation felt real, human, and beautifully restrained. The Chairman’s self-inflicted death scene was heart-wrenching, and his actor’s performance elevated the whole story.

Episodes 3–5: Promise and Decline
After the Chairman’s death, Yeong Ran’s transformation into “Bu Se Mi” in the village opened interesting story potential. But Episode 3 shifted into awkward comedy and cheap romance, betraying the quiet strength that made the early episodes great. The show briefly recovered in Episodes 4–5, showing progress and reconnecting with its emotional core.

Episodes 6–9: Total Character Collapse
By Episode 6, the male lead became inconsistent and emotionless—acting without logic or motivation. The romance felt forced, chemistry nonexistent. The FL’s intelligence and independence were stripped away just to make her cry over an undeserving man. Even side characters like Tae Min and Hye Ji outperformed the supposed leads.

Episodes 10–11: Logic Dies, Chaos Reigns
The writing hits rock bottom:

Ga Seon Yeong somehow controls police, prosecutors, and even travel bans like she’s running a lawless empire.

A professional killer forgets how to shoot.

A USB gets “destroyed” by slippers.

Everyone turns against the richest woman in Korea with zero reason.

The ML keeps asking useless questions and sulks like a zombie.

What began as a story of survival, courage, and quiet emotion has turned into a joke filled with plot holes, broken logic, and fake love.

Final Verdict:
Miss Incognito started as a deep, emotional drama with an extraordinary first two episodes. But by Episode 11, it has collapsed into nonsensical writing, emotionless acting, and laughable logic.
💔 From masterpiece to mess — a fall from grace in just twelve hours.

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Age gap romance with sweet & spice. Antagonists had too much screentime

I added this drama to my watchlist months ago but forgot about it until today when a reddit friend mentioned it. So I watched it and it was mostly enjoyable.

What I liked:
1. Romance - I liked that they were affectionate with each other. ML was smitten with her and when he saw her a month after their one night stand, he seemed determined to get to know her. FL also was genuinely interested with ML.
2. Main characters - They were likeable & nice people. I like that ML told FL not to be nice to unkind people and she followed suit.
3. Supporting characters - ML's mother was MVP for welcoming FL into their lives with open arms. She was the romantic one in the family.
4. Acting - Good performances by Zheng Cheng Yue & Zhang Xuan. Their chemistry was great.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - Jiao Jiao got away with being mean too many times. Her antics were tiresome and glad she received retribution at the end. FL's ex was a scumbag. FL's mom & brother were self-absorbed.
2. Duration - This drama was close to 3 hours. I found the bullying scenes draggy - writer & director should have cut them off. I prefer more scenes of FL & ML romance.

Favourite scene
When ML & FL kissed in the living room

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best drama if you like the theme blooming love after fading

I loved this drama personally the storyline and the acting and caste is very good. the female main lead has an illness and the couple baek hyunwoo and Hong haein overcome the battles that life gives them and have a happy ending.
ps this is the best and my most favorite drama please watch this.
everyone loves this drama I recommend it to all my friends and they love the story line so I hope you also like it and watch this drama.
very nice production an vfx is the best thing
ep 5 and 6 and 14 will eventually leave you into trauma I cried so much much water out of my eyes I was but I healed it will show you how to see love in another way and that divorce cannot stop soul mates from meeting each other agai and again
I love this drama highly recommend please watch this I may have spoiled some scenes but it is a good drama.

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Cotton candy fluffy

Watched this over 2years ago and just now writing my review.

I am very PICKY about my bl dramas. The 1st bl I watched was cut short because it was banned. The 2nd one— they killed off one of the guys so they didn't even get their happy ending. So when I start one I must know if the leads get their happy ending.

This was fluffiest, cutest, cosiest bl drama I ever watched. Loved that there wasn't any bullying, homophobic, or death involved. Their chemistry was believable, that I was cheesing like the Cheshire Cat throughout the series. Now, I know people say "you should mind your business" when it comes to this topic— but it's fiction so idc. I loved they gave verse energy. The only thing I didn't like about it is that it was too short of course.

Writing this review in the middle of the night relaxed me— makes me want to re-watch it. I would rate this an 8.5 but I gave it a 9.5 thinking it would help out the rating, and because I support the gays 🌈

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Catch Me if You Can

It all started with NT Life Insurance Service’s employer Na Jaehee who was trying to collect some merit by proving a high-paying claimant case as suicide to forfeit its payment. She hired her senior in the force, ex police who was wasting her life playing videogames, Koo Kyungyi to investigate. KKY was enticed by the computer set offered by NJH, thus agreed to set out from her home and look into it. The trip that was supposed to turn a missing person case into suicide proved to harbour a more complicated story, which led them to a series of suspicious deaths that KKY believed to be perpertrated by a serial killer. As she and her team chased after this killer before they commit the next murder, they were plunged into a deeper plot that was related to KKY’s past.

Lee Young Ae looks undeniably marvelous as a woman in her 50s, they could barely hide her beauty even by making her act as a slob. Lee Young Ae definitely nailed it as the eccentric ex police inspector turned into a waste Koo Kyungyi, always dressed in colourful bright sweatpants, baggy T-shirt with loose collar due to overstretching, and oversized dark overcoat, coupled with messy, smelly hair which makes up to her unkempt appearance. She really looked like a total waste, spending all day and night drinking and playing videogames when she was not out investigating. It’s a real different look cuz i have always seen Lee Young Ae act as an elegant beauty. Despite her appearance, KKY is a very sharp investigator who literally thinks a dozen steps ahead of the criminal, even when she met her almost-match Song Yikyung, a young adult with super twisted mind whose sole purpose is to kill those who deserved it. This character is way from perfect, she can’t really fight even when her life depends on it, she is frequently physically overpowered by Song Yikyung whenever they crossed paths, and she doesnt come out unscratched from any fights. All those ‘ouching’ and ‘owwing’ whenever she strained herself physically seem so relatable to reality. She is not formidable in all aspects like most heroes in a story, but she pulls through everytime relying on pure survival instincts, clumsy as it may be.

The one who played Song Yikyung successfully embodied the total emotional wreck serial killer, who literally has no friends but those who owed to her when she killed for them. On the surface, Song Yikyung looked like a happy go lucky young woman, although lost her parents at a very young age, she was raised with all the love she could be given by her maternal Aunt. A natural loner, her aunt had always worried that she would tumble down the rabbit hole. Intelligent as she is, she proved to be KKY’s match as they keep ouwitting each other.

Somehow it is hard to see actors with poor performance in kdrama. From all that i saw (though cant say i watch many kdrama), their acting performance is always exceptional and top notch, with the only downside being the plot and the written character itself if i ever had to rate lower. The same goes to Inspector Koo. Everyone performed exceptionally well even the smallest part on screen. The songs are very catchy and kinda got stuck in my head (yeah im gonna add it to my running playlist).

One of the other thing that impressed me about kdrama is they do not have any qualm about hiring actors in late 40s or 50s as their lead cast. It’s great to see these great actors still donning the leading hat and not find them only in supporting or guest roles, especially Lee Young Ae who remained in my heart for so long after Jewel in the Palace.

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Queen Mantis (사마귀: 살인자의 외출) is an intense and dark psychological crime thriller, a remake of the French hit La Mante. The story follows Jung Yi-shin (masterfully portrayed by Go Hyun-jung), a notorious killer known as “The Mantis,” who was convicted for brutally murdering five men. Decades later, a series of crimes with Yi-shin’s same modus operandi forces the police to seek her help in catching the “copycat killer.”

Yi-shin’s condition for cooperation is simple yet devastating: she will only speak to Detective Cha Soo-yeol (Jang Dong-yoon), who happens to be her son, a man who has spent his entire life hating and rejecting his mother. The plot unfolds into a tense psychological game between mother and son as they hunt down a new killer while unearthing old traumas.

Veteran actress Go Hyun-jung delivers one of the year’s most memorable and chilling performances. Her Jung Yi-shin is calm, controlling, and enigmatic. The scenes where she describes her crimes with cold, sadistic pleasure are the centerpiece of the series, constantly heightening the tension.

At the heart of the drama lies the twisted relationship between mother and son. The series explores Cha Soo-yeol’s deep inner conflict as he is forced to work with the very person who ruined his life, all while battling the fear of inheriting her darkness. This love-hate dynamic is intense and profoundly captivating.

Queen Mantis is not for everyone. It is a raw thriller with a grim atmosphere. The series sustains a high level of suspense, filled with unexpected twists and a strong focus on the psychological aspects of crime. It also addresses very dark themes such as murder, abuse, and childhood trauma.

Queen Mantis is a must-watch for fans of crime thrillers and dark psychological dramas. If you’re looking for a story that dares to explore the blurry line between maternal love and criminal madness—while keeping you on the edge of your seat with an unforgettable lead—this is definitely the drama to watch.

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Neko is the only reason I don't regret watching this series.

Most GL series either have good, satisfactory, or poor production values. But in my opinion, Roller Coaster excels in the production aspects. It’s not just about the cinematography, but also good visual storytelling and seamless editing. Kantana Post really lives up to its reputation. I also like the well-balanced ambient sound and good audio mixing, which most series usually don't pay close attention to. The only technical thing I’m not a fan of is the driving scenes VFX. I wish they could do the actual car tracking shot to give more emotional depth to the scenes as most of the scenes look floating and distracted.

In the acting department, Pundao and Shelly, being newcomers, did okay, and there’s still room for improvement in the future. Pundao still needs a lot of practice, as her dialogue delivery sounds pretty rigid. But I personally think Neko deserved a standing ovation for her performance as Air. She ate and left no crumbs. She nailed every action and emotion so effectively, especially with her expressive eyes, whether it's happy or heavy scenes. She really brings nuance to this series with her performance alone—no fan service, no hype. NEKO NAERUNCHARA LERTPRASERT... SHE'S PURE TALENT. #TeamAir. Without her, this series would certainly feels bland. I think Neko is the one doing most of the heavy lifting but getting less recognition. And Roller Coaster is one of very few GL series with a good male character we can root for.

Now the storylines/plots. I've read the book and there were some chapters and parts that I don't quite like, especially with the 'harmless flirting' that’s pretty much predictable that it will lead somewhere. Whether it's morally right or wrong, let's leave the argument for another space and time. But in the series, while I still dislike those parts and there’s something about the changes that put me off a bit, the plots flow at a nice pace until the end. Pacharawan Chaipuwarat's script manages to bring the book to life, but with some changes that did not quite impress me. And I’m never one to care about NC scenes and the hype, and I believe those scenes or the execution don't define the quality of a series, so it won’t even affect my rating one bit.

Honestly, this series really surprised me by how well it's been made, plus a good main OST, but still not up to 'the best' or 'outstanding' just yet for me to rate it higher. It feels good soaking in the great visuals and production quality; I would give a 9 for production quality alone, but that’s not the case here. Overall, while it’s a well-produced GL series, it's still lacking in some areas.

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Girl pretends to be boy, shoots lots of guns

This is the first Republican drama I watched, and I found it so interesting to see the portrayal of China in the 1910s. I know the image of the West (or at least America) during this era, and it was fascinating to see those influences in China of the time.

To be honest, I didn’t think this costume/hair/makeup styling was the most flattering for anyone, either male or female. But still interesting. And for me, seeing the costumes, sets, and culture of 1910s China was actually the highlight of this drama. I thought everything else about it was just ok.

As others have mentioned, a big portion of the story is fluff. It’s largely about Xie Xiang, the FL, navigating life in the academy as she pretends to be a boy.

Xie Xiang is sensible and likable enough, and it’s easy to root for her. It’s fun to watch a strong female lead overcome odds with hard work and tenacity. I also like that she doesn’t have some grand patriotic goal; instead, her motivation for doing this difficult thing seems to be more just being lost, confused, and sad, which is a lot more relatable.

That said, it’s completely unrealistic that she would be able to pull it off, and they get around this by just glossing over all the details. We never find out how she passes the entrance medical exam; her wardrobe/wig transitions happen lightning fast, often with no place to change; she somehow survives training by overtraining; etc. The whole thing is less impressive because it’s too fake.

As for the male leads... well, I could not stand Gu Yanzhen. He reminded me of every single annoying guy in my life, it was almost triggering. I don’t think he’s a poorly written character- he has a distinct personality rather than generic hero. He just hit too close to home for me. His self-centered, irresponsible, and/or love-brain behavior made me so angry, and the worst was when the FL actually seemed to like it. No joke, I took a year-long break near the end of this show because I found him so frustrating.

I was on Team Shen Junshan all the way, but unfortunately, I already knew from reviews who is ML and who is SML. Well, at least this character is fairly mature and not frustrating to watch, and he stays in the game for a long time.

Qu Manting is listed as a lead too, but I don’t think she's as central. This show has lots of characters like her who have their own stories, which I think is nice, because then if you don’t like one there’s always the others. Plus, real life is more like that- everyone is the star of their own story. As for Manting herself, I found her sometimes admirable but mostly annoying.

While momentous world events are happening, our leads and their friends are preoccupied by a ridiculous number of love triangles. Love triangles are not my favorite, but I found it entertaining enough. It’s at least not that stressful. The students do have some military exercises, but they are low stress due to heavy plot armor. It feels kind of like a video game, the way they mow down NPCs but nobody with a name ever gets shot.

The last 10 or so episodes are when things start to get serious. There are lots of gunshots and explosions. After being coddled by fluff for so long, I didn’t quite enjoy this. I also liked Xie Xiang a lot less near the end, partly because she’s dating a loser, but maybe also partly because she becomes less important- she just doesn’t do as much to help herself or those around her.

That said, while I was not too enamored by the plot as a whole, I did enjoy the side character friends. The other students at the academy, for instance, don’t always play huge roles, but it’s fun to watch their banter and camaraderie. My favorite, though, is probably Tan Xiaojun, Xie Xiang’s best friend. Xiaojun is not particularly special or heroic, but she’s a good friend, and that’s all most of us can strive for in our own lives.

Acting-wise, everyone is praising Xu Kai... well, I guess he did a good job, but I was too busy being annoyed by his character to notice. I thought everyone did fine.

I very much liked the background music to this show, which is heavy on piano and solo violin. It’s quite lovely and fits in with the mood and period. The actual songs aren’t used very much, which on the one hand is good because it means fewer cheesy filler scenes, but on the other hand seems like a shame- I really liked that second closing.

As a final note, I was afraid there would be lots of propaganda, since we’re seeing China on a modern-ish world stage. And there was indeed a lot of patriotic talk and nationalistic pride, especially towards the end. But mostly this is still a show that’s meant to entertain. It’s historical fiction, telling the story of a group of people as the world moves and shakes around them.

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There are three hard-hitting deaths as we approach the end. Probably carefully chosen for emotional impact. Everyone else gets to keep their plot armor, including several heavily injured people who somehow escape from an exploding building.

The wrap-up only lasts maybe 5 minutes, so it’s no wonder that not everyone is covered satisfactorily. Most disappointing, our lead couple literally goes walking off into the sunset, no indication to where. Well, I didn’t like them that much anyways, I guess. At least Shen Junshan seems to turn out ok.

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Ice Cream - f(x)

This is probably the best gl series ever, I can't even make ts up. The story is so good; I read the book and kind of wish there were some parts from the book into the series, which they did in a way, but just certain parts. The acting is genuinely the greatest thing ever, no kizz. The way Namtan is able to perform twins just shows how good her acting. The way I can tell who's Oom and who's Ai is just crazy because irl i can't even tell my friends apart sometimes. Same goes towards Film, I truly believed she was blind and she is such a cutie as well. The series itself is perfect, the music, acting, story, it is all so perfect. I just rewatched it again and it's just good. I think this was the first gl series (not just thai gl) where I was locked in and didn't get cringed out plus no weird scenes or anyone getting taken advantaged of. It's ranked high for a reason, truly so beautiful and can not wait for more projects. I love you NamtanFilm. Also I lowks cried a lot because their acting was just too good, especially Film's in that one scene.

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The best thai gl I've watched till date.

I will confess I love to start watching thai gl's but can never bring myself to finish them because most times I find them to be overly dramatic or unrealistic. To this date the only thai gl I had watched completely was The secret of Us until Rollercoaster came.

It totally took the bar for thai gl's to a whole new dimension. I really loved everything from the story,cinematography, the music and finally the absolutely amazing cast. All the things in the story were managed with so much care and attention to detail. I never felt a moment of discomfort watching it.

The series was highly emotional and deeply satisfyingly aptly named Rollercoaster. I would love to see more stories from this team (the production and cast). I'm so glad I could be a part of this wonderful ride from start to finish. This is my first time commenting on a series ever and I am doing this because I really hope more people can find this drama and give it a chance.

Please give Rollercoaster a chance you'll be pleasantly surprised!

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Men who say they will protect...

This drama is dark, tragic, and sophisticated—cinematic in its pacing, slow and deliberate, with a melancholic atmosphere. The story is compelling, though it could have benefited from a tighter episode count. Still, its orderly rhythm suits the tone.
As for the characters, He Ye stands out as a hypocrite. The conflict began because he broke the rules, and then his parents—suddenly consumed by ancestral ambition—led a brutal slaughter of a peaceful neighboring tribe. Their tribe was punished, and rightly so. Yet after his own people are wiped out, He Ye turns his vengeance toward the Muyun family. But didn’t they just annihilate the Suqin clan moments earlier? If that was justified, then so is this. His moral compass feels selectively applied.
Muru Shuo, on the other hand, is a portrait of blind loyalty gone wrong. Yu Xin Ji did what Muru Shuo should have—he actually tried to protect both the Muru clan and the empire, which was a surprising and admirable move. Muru Shuo, despite his reputation, fails to protect his soldiers, his sons, his wife, even the emperor. He clings to honor but takes no real action to uphold it. In my eyes, he’s more ornamental than effective.
Muyun Sheng, Han Jiang, and Su Yu Ning represent something different—a path toward destruction and eventual rebirth. Sheng follows his own priorities, Han Jiang is manipulated because his family offers him no protection, and Su Yu Ning stands at the edge of transformation. These three feel like the seeds of a new world.
But He Ye and Muru Shuo? They’re relics of a broken system—frustrating, self-righteous, and ultimately hollow.

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