Reviews

Hidden Depths - if you are easily triggered, this is not the show for you

If you can get past the shock value of the F&$##d up situation these two find themselves in, you will actually find a surprisingly good story. I had to watch this more than once because the first time I watched it, I was like, “What the hell did I just see?”. But this is one of those stories where it sticks with you and you really think about it after the fact. You have two people who have been damaged, one who doesn’t want to go on living anymore and he is basically shocked back into living again by the other one. The imagery just gave it and added punch to the gut. They are each using the other to deal with their own trauma. I found it to be a very moving storyline.

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A remarkable adaptation

As a native Chinese speaker I usually have a pretty high bar for webnovel adaptations, but this one hit it out of the park. Of the ones based on books I've read, it is second only to Joy of Life. The adaptation does a great job of preserving the essence of the books while simplifying/streamlining the story, and adjusting it in small ways that add more emotional heft and flesh out the supporting cast.

The only complaint I have is that the show isn't available in 4k to stream (in the US). Otherwise it's really a 10/10, top tier acting, top tier music, top tier action, top tier story. Everything came together really nicely.

Unfortunately I'm not overly looking forward to the second season since most of the best bits of the book are in the front, but this is still one to savor and appreciate.

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A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes When Your Fast Asleep

wow, just wow, I am just so blown away by the grandeur of it all….

🌟I’ve never watched a drama that stole my heart like this. I’m so immensely impressed with everything about this drama. The acting, the plot, the scenery, the characters, the production, everything was extraordinary!! I truly never wanted this drama to end, this drama redefined what it means to answer your true calling🌟

✨First of all, I love anything that has to do with royalty and kingdoms, so as soon as I saw the crowns and the capes, I was sold on it, at the very least I knew I had to give it a chance, and this series did not disappoint.✨

👑This series focuses on Khanin and his father living in the UK. Growing up, Khanin’s father always told him stories of the Kingdom of Emmaly, and raised him as his own son. One day, Khanin’s home is invaded by strangers that meant to kill Khanin. Luckily, the Royal Guard of Assavadevathin, Charan, is already on site and guides Khanin to safety, taking him back to the Kingdom and revealing to him the truth: – that Khanin is the long lost son of the Kingdom of Assavadevathin, and that that is his new home now.👑

❤️Watching the relationship grow and flourish between Khanin and Charan really opened my eyes to what true destiny looks like. Even though they didn’t like each other in the beginning, their disdain subsided, and as they grew older closer, I could see their deference for each other grow stronger, their bond deeper, and their hearts slowly open up to each other. Watching their story unfold was like looking at a blueprint; how profound and unprecedented their love was.❤️

🎶What other drama has original music from one of the main actors? I was so moved by how cohesive the music blended with each scene. It was as if the music entranced me, it was so beautiful and enriching to the series.🎶

🎨This drama was such a subtle sweet lull into a beautiful dream. There was elegance, beauty, devotion, respect, loyalty, passion, perseverance, and strength, all wrapped up in the most precious package you’ve ever laid your eyes on. Whoever doesn’t see that, can’t appreciate true art. 🎨

🤺I had never given much interest into fencing, but in this drama, there’s definitely a lot of that, and it’s riveting to watch. There’s a lot of healthy competition in this drama, and it made me wish I could watch a match in real time. And there’s archery!!🏹

💜I know for certain that I will rewatch this, though I wouldn’t be surprised if it was too soon. This drama was such an inspiring work of art, this was a masterpiece.💜

My favorite quote from the series:
when we care for someone with all our heart, we love and cherish them like our very life.
– Charan Phithakthewa

แด่ทุกความรักและความเท่าเทียมใต้ฟ้าเดียวกัน

☁️(To every love and every equal heart under one sky)☁️


A side note:
I really hope Prince Ramil learns to live for himself one day, he deserved better💜

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They could use more variation of music than just using slowly(the opening song) constantly when romantic scenes occur which is why music is rated at 7(they also over used different music too) if they just used a few more songs other than that in the episodes my rating would be higher. Another gripe I have is the weird muted talking while music just plays over them which feels very out of place; why not lower the music so you can hear them talk(like at EP 15 6:00~ where music plays but you can still hear them) but continue cutting to future bits cause it's very immersion breaking. Continuity was off twice but that's it

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The Love Child of AofL,L&R a LBF&D!

This is the love child of Ashes of Love, Love & Redemption and Love Between Fairy & Devil - well, at the very least a cross between them all.

I actually do like all of the drama series mentioned above and although this one isn't perfect and has its flaws I've been able to watch 17 episodes in a row without a break - despite not being a fan of romance or rom-com.

The episodes are only like 30 or so minutes long and it seems there are only 24 rather than 49 or more. Must be a first!

Some may get frustrated as to why a certain somebody doesn't kill the night deity given half the chance (early on) or who in their right mind chooses to live lifetime after lifetime only to relive the same dismal fate, but that is what makes the story just that bit more interesting as it all unfolds - the history and background.

I don't think this will ever be quite as popular as Love Between Fairy and Devil or Ashes of Love, but at least this one doesn't have that annoying immature baby girl voice for the female lead throughout the whole series that must irritate most - no end. That is a plus in my books!

Recommend this one if you want something light hearted yet not so light hearted.

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A Very Western Action Thriller

Sitting down to watch Mobius was both a thrilling experience and a slight headache.

Episode one immediately grabs your attention and locks you in; but at the same time the action sequences make little sense beyond to "look nice" and be "thrilling". Somersaults and sideways jumps with bullets blasting are things one would expect to see in your average popcorn action movie, not quite what you think of in a Chinese Web Drama. The constant switch between "Please turn off your brain" and "Please pay close attention so you can follow the plot" meant I could enjoy the show, but I was rolling my eyes and shaking my head often.

One of the personal negatives that I found was that the audience kept being fed tiny bits of details about various side characters sprinkled among the various time loops, and yet we often still learned nothing concrete. Instead everything felt as though you were sitting at a table next to a table where people you know are talking to other people you don't know and hearing bits and pieces of their conversation but not interacting with them at all, just listening. As such, there may be a few stories they talk about where you know the people and the entire story makes sense, and others where you just have the tiny bits that were mentioned and not elaborated on.

While in the end, the main case is solved, some of the small little issues that crept up did not and were left hanging. While there may have been a small montage of scenes where people are shown as a "what happens after" sort of closure, they rang very hollow based on the multiple details learned in each loop. Two characters aren't even mentioned at ALL in the end, even as a quick camera pan, leaving their fates fully and completely unresolved.

One thing I didn't mind was the slight romance aspect. I picked up on the feelings portion between the two characters at the beginning and then followed along in the montage as working in close proximity allowed them to finally become closer without guilt. During the loop days not a lot of time was spent of romantic pursuits because these days would be forgotten so having deep conversations would be mostly worthless. This didn't stop them from still being able to demonstrate their feelings during these loops, even if no words were actually provided, which was nice. And at least he gives more than a handshake.

Ultimately, by the end I was checking to see how much longer I had left in the last episode. When there were no repercussions for that last loops final days outcome beyond those that resulted in the actual apprehension, I tuned out and put it on 2x speed. The final scene made me want to throw phone.

End of day - it's popcorn, not amazing.

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A True Masterpiece

i am not great at writing detailed reviews so i am going to keep it short and simple.

i 10/10 recommend this series. it is a 10/10 all around. the story, the characters, the acting, the music (THE MUSIC!!!), the cinematography, just EVERYTHING.

keep in mind, it is an adult series that takes critical thinking so if you’re not capable of really understanding characters, don’t even bother watching. but if you like realistic love stories, please watch. not everything is sunshine and rainbows in life or love and this show truly depicts that.

Apo and Mile did an amazing job once again! if you’re a ApoMile fan, watch it. who knows if we’ll get another series from them.

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It was a good horror movie tbh. I liked it.

The movie was good overall, but I have some
things I disliked/hated:


1. I disliked how much blood and stuff there was.. it was honestly kinda terrifying, but ig it was tolerable. It was disgusting ngl.


2. Kang-gu not calling the police even after seeing your neighbour literally SKINNING animals. I agree it would've been stupid to a point because the neighbour cleaned up all of it when the police did come (for a different reason). But why the hell would you even go into a creepy ass house. The door might've been open, but you literally saw some weird stuff in the front of the house, WHY WOULD YOU GO IN?
Especially when the owner of the house didn't even respond when you called and the door was left open.


3. The family members staying in different rooms even though Joong-soo, a priest, told them to stay together.
Especially Hyun-joo. WHY would she go to the basement ALONE when there's a DEMON, possibly SATAN in your house pretending to be other members??? And why did Joong-soo himself not go to the basement to get the stuff and instead sent one of the family members to go and put their lives in danger??

4. THE biggest thing I ABSOLUTELY HATED in this movie was how Hyun-joo's death was so UNNECESSARY, and the fact that literally NO ONE even NOTICED or CARED that one of their daughter is missing. Like how tf do you not realise that one of your daughter is not present. Even her mom realised later that the daughter is missing, but that too only when she was looking at their album and their old photos. Also why did she literally not go to the basement to check on her daughter?? Just because Joong-soo came back, she lit never went in even though she knew her daughter was there. Meanwhile girly was being BURNT ALIVE in the basement and no one knew or cared enough.
Her death was so random and unnecessary, and literally nothing would've happened to the plot even if she hadn't died.


It seemed that from that start of the movie, no one in the family really cared much for her as much as the other children. I'm guessing they only killed her off because she was useless. She didn't have any role in the movie at all. Honestly still not a good reason for them to kill her. Only the eldest daughter Seon-wu was the most important among the children.

It was kind of confusing because I only found out that Seon-wu was the possessed one after I watched the movie. It did seem weird because, the demon took form of all other family members, but only Seon-wu was the unharmed one there. I don't mean it literally, but she was the only one whom the demon didn't take form of.


Anyways, I'd say, it's worth watching, but it's not the greatest or the best movie.. It's good though.

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