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Title should be On n On Hiding Secrets

So far. Its just bunch of people coming risking identity and background reveal, boring.

Basically recycling the same overused C-drama formula: endless melodrama, dragged-out misunderstandings, and unrealistic character decisions designed only to stretch episodes. The pacing often feels bloated, like the show could’ve told the same story in half the time. And while the drama sells itself as deep and ambitious, it sometimes leans more on clichés and exaggerated conflicts rather than genuine character growth. In short, it’s not as groundbreaking as fans make it out to be.

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I love a good time travel drama!

It was light and funny. I see why I read somewhere that Lee Chae-Min was offered a lot of script because his acting was really good. I also loved Yoona's acting in this drama and I believe she excelled alot in the role. I love a good time travel drama and this was really enjoyable.
I mean everyone played their role so well too and you get a laugh in each episode.
For the ending, it reminded me a little of Moon Lovers.... where he came to her current world but not sure how he did it.
It was hilarious how she asked and he was like it is not important LOL .... seems like the writers didnt know how to end it LOL but it was still funny.
I wanted a little more from the ending though but we can only imagine that they got married and lived happily ever after....

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Ouch! This one hurt..

Lets start with this.. I love love Cheng Yi and I'm not gonna blame him for this 💜 I've watched almost all his shows.. but this one ughhh.. i finished it.. i believe there were too many characters and story was kind of all over the place.. just an example the FL.. she disappeared for several eps and her story just like disappeared into air and never went back to explain what happened.. there were so many characters who were represented poorly.. like who are you sir? Then he's ded. Wtf. And my other fave character Suifeng.. his story as well was poorly executed.. i dont blame the actors/actresses they are just following what they're told.. i blame the directors and screenwriters for this one. Would i recommend? Yes and No. Yes if you are a big Cheng Yi fan like me to show support.. and No if you're not cuz it will bore you and drive u nuts 💜

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Yandere Male Lead gets reborn to steal the heart of his Sweet Rose...

in this case the heroine who he so viciously kidnapped and locked up in their past lives. When tragedy strikes and she dies he dies together with her. When they are reborn he is the only one who remembers their past life and he uses his cards correctly this time and puts his own dark obsession under control. Even touching her shakes him up, poor sod. But he makes it and fully earns her trust. Their chemistry and acting are wonderful in this drama, those kissess, whewww totally burned my computer in flames!!Liang SiWei is so sexy i just C.A.N.`T stand it! He is one of the few male actors whose seductive smirk makes my heart beat faster like crazy!! I have by the way seen these two co-star in another drama set in the 40s Republic. They are really good together on-screen!

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Started great but lost its spark somewhere in the middle

I was in the mood for dramas about unplanned pregnancy so I chose this drama because of Zhao Zhen Dong. I was unfamiliar with Joey Chua - turns out she's from my country. Anyway the drama started out great and somewhere in the middle it lost its spark for me.

What I liked:
1. Romance - The romance was slowburn & sweet with ML iniated efforts most of the time. They are a couple that gave off quiet confidence & serene vibes.
2. ML characterisation - I liked his cool & calm demeanour. He was also caring & protective.
3. Supporting characters - I liked FL's best friend for being a great friend. FL's parents & younger brother often provided comic relief.
4. Medical field - I liked scenes related to their anatomy class and Chinese traditional medicine.
5. Styling - I liked the outfits worn by ML, FL and her bestie.

What I disliked:
1. ML's action - I disliked that he made decision to send FL abroad after "a scandal". He treated her like a kid not like a partner. I thought their new family of three would travel together but no. That decision just didn't sit well with me.
2. Antagonists - FL's ex (actor looks like Wu Yu Hang) was typical scumbag but Jiang Xin was a jealous b!tch who wanted to compete with FL at personal & professional level. Her antics were tiresome.
3. FL actions - I felt FL was stringing along her ex and husband. She should tell the ex to bugger off and move on but instead she payed along ML's game. I thought she had her own revenge plans but no. Pity husband being caught in this stupid game.

Favourite scene
When ML massaged FL's legs

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Wasted potential!

I was very excited for this one when I first saw the trailer, but for me, its a major letdown. I don't see much chemistry between the leads— they actually feel more like friends rather than teenagers in love. We've had so many school-based BLs so we know that is not a limiting factor when it comes to showing real chemistry, but its just missing here. The leads' performances are also quite mediocre, especially the actor who plays Nut. His expressions are extremely stiff and off-putting at times, which is tough cause he has to act out a lot of emotionally hard-hitting scenes but is just not able to deliver.

I also dont think they've used the whole plot device of Win returning from the future to improve the past thing very well. It feels like an afterthought tbh. 8 episodes in, and other than a few characters, nobody knows Win is from the future and it has no bearing on the story whatsoever. Nut's father is comically evil— just no depth or complexity to him. Why does he hate his own son with so much passion? Just cause, I guess.

Also, another major gripe is that this group of friends just dont come across as friends. Like our central cast of characters are all awkward and odd with each other, so their friendship feels very fake to me. The only thing I kind of like about the show is P'Chai's character— he is someone dealing with real poverty while being surrounded by very privileged kids who dont understand how good they have it. I am intrigued by the setup of Chai and Ek as well since its a decently cute P-nong relationship.

But overall, just extremely meh. I dont see this show saving itself in the last 2 episodes at all.

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A solid 8

I once again learned not to trust the reviews too much and just watch with an open heart. This drama gave the sort of watching experience it promised to deliver. Nothing too heavy but still immersive. I even teared up at the end.

It wasn’t phenomenal in any way, since this synopsis been used over and over again. I have to agree with some commenters’ grievances what comes to some twists and turns, but it definitely didn’t spoil my viewing experience. Then again the drama did still manage to positively surprise me and within the short 12 episodes we had a nice plot and likeable characters.

Your regular rom-coms usually don’t rate very high, so if you want something light-hearted, short and fun to watch do give it a go!

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Such a well-made and emotionally rich story.

I always say to myself when I start watching a new series, give it a little time before you make a judgement. Well, with the White Olive Tree, I didn't have to do that, it captivated me from the beginning., and I ended up watching the whole series in less than a week. The story is based on a novel, which I haven't read, but for a truly good series or movie there needs a strong starting point, or base. If the directors, screenwriters, actors and set designers are all very experienced then it is a recipe for something remarkable, in my opinion. The two main leads were exceptional in dealing with such and intense and raw storyline. The supporting actors were all good as well. The setting of war, the feelings of hope and even helplessness, and of course love are all explored in depth with this series. What I like so much about a lot of Chinese series is that they have time to develop the characters, and if the series is exceptionally good, then that makes it like a feast for the heart and mind, in my opinion. Some people have commented on the end of The White Olive Tree, so I did a little research, and, in the book, the two main characters do indeed get married and ended up having two children. About 10 years later Lizan did kill himself and sometime after that Song was killed by a stray bullet while covering another country at war. So, yes, the series ending was short and perhaps quite sad, or enlightening. I think that for me, the fact that they ended up together after so much hardship is testament to true love, one that survives the hardest things. I felt like this was such a rich and emotional story, and I didn't want it to end, but to me the ending was kind of realistic and for that reason it was also satisfying.

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Mantis (2025) — A Gritty Blade in the Killer’s Arena

From the very start, Mantis throws you into a world where every knife stroke matters and trust is a rare luxury. I came in knowing some of the cast and expecting action, but what I found was a drama that balances pulse-quickening thrills with quiet moments of tension and introspection. It doesn’t ask for your sympathy easily — it demands your attention, and it earned mine.

At its center is Yim Si-wan as Han-ul, the assassin known as “Mantis.” He brings a fierce confidence and layered vulnerability — he’s lethal, but not without inner conflict. Park Gyu-young as Jae-yi is equally compelling, her presence dynamic and emotionally complex. Their shared history (training, rivalry, expectations) gives weight to each interaction without needing excessive exposition. Jo Woo-jin as Dok-go, the retired legend, adds gravitas and tension, reminding us that in this world the old guard still looms large. The supporting cast — including Benjamin (Choi Hyun-wook) and Sul Kyung-gu as Min-kyu — round out the landscape, each with distinct motives and presence.

What impresses is how Mantis foregrounds action without forgetting emotion. The fight choreography is sharp and fluid, often blending hand-to-hand combat, weapons, and improvisation in a way that feels grounded, not over-the-top spectacle. The pacing dips into quieter scenes just when it needs to let characters breathe, to show the weight of their choices and the cost of this underworld. The cinematography leans moody, shadows stretched long, and the score layers itself under every moment — you feel tension even in silence.

This is my opinion: Mantis may not reinvent the assassin genre, but it proves it can still slice you with familiar blades. Some may say it leans on tropes or that certain plot threads feel a little underdeveloped — and that’s fair — but for me, every actor here played their role with commitment, and the emotional stakes held firm. I demand a show to feel, and Mantis delivered.

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ANOTHER ORIGINAL ASIAN SERIES RUINED BY NETFLIX, NOTHING MADE SENSE AT ALL

Honestly, we didn't need season 3 at all, but here we are. So, let's talk about the horrible & logicless key points of this season -
1. Borderland was supposed to be an alternate version of our world, but that watchman literally became KRISHNA, stopped time & told Arisu (ARJUN) to choose life or death. WHAT THE FUCK?
2. Usagi felt so weird this season, she argued with Arisu supporting that professor Ryuji, also hugged him, she wasn't this affectionate with men at all. Chishiya also took a bullet for her, she never thanked him a single time. Also when Ryuji told Arisu's teammates not to believe him, Rei stood up for Arisu, but not Usagi. Also, Usagi was never fragile, she never needed Arisu to save her physically, but here, we're seeing Ryuji & Arisu fighting for her in the currents. PURE NONSENSE.
3. Arisu couldn't find Usagi after that phone call & was searching for her through the whole night. He got a phone call at morning that Usagi was in coma, now he's going into borderland to save her in 2 MINUTES??? How many 2 minutes she have passed already? She should be back or become dead in those 2 minutes. How is time different for two? MADE NO SENSE.
4. What the hell with those afterlife kinda thing? Borderland was never related to afterlife.
5. THOSE LAST FEW MINUTES! Netflix is again making a western version of AIB. They have no shame at all.
I gave this 1 just because of Arisu, Rei, Nobu & previous season's cameos (except Niragi). Arisu got Chishiyafied this season.

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Michelin star cooking , fast food script

I will keep it short as it is really not a complex show.

It began as a fun drama full of comedic moments but it didn't manage to stay consistent.
The culprit were the screenwriters, even-though I did enjoy the cooking aspects of it, they never balanced the other elements so we ended up with a mangled mess, the romance was rushed , the ending was rushed and the complicated political dynamics were badly showcased.

But in general it is a fine show, with good acting , good chemistry for the main couple (despite the scrip not giving them enough movements to shine) beautiful cinematography and the food looked DELICIOUS.

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