Reviews

C. Nice but really slow

I was so excited to watch this, and it was completely different than what I expected, but different doesn't necessarily mean bad, I enjoyed it so much but for different reasons.
I believe it's totally different from other BLs because this is "Romantic BL" doesn't just focus on the story but the feelings in this are! wow just mind blowing!~~

Non and Bright were amazing!! Specially Bright since this is the first time I see him in a drama he was breathtakingly beautiful in portraying his character, I even liked him more than Non despite having a soft spot for the latter ~~

I don't wanna say anything negative because the drama deserves the courtesy of doing that, but I'd also be lying if I didn't say anything lol
the only thing that took me off guard in a negative way was the pace, it's not necessary a bad thing, just personally I found some scenes to be very VERY long, longer than they deserve and the atmosphere was so calm and quiet that I literally got distracted many times while watching, this could be just me but that annoyed me a bit, specially when I'm binge-watching ~~

Aside from that, it was great ~~

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Qiu Feng Wu is a very good romance miniseries with Wu Zhu Xi (as Xiao Bai / King Shura) and Guo Yu Xin (as Su Qian Xue) in the leading couple’s role. The drama is set within a historical era and the cast did a good job bringing their characters to life. The leading couple has great chemistry and their romance is natural, steadfast, and protective.
In the meantime, this drama can be found in YouTube under the caption: “YT: Girl picked up a handsome man. Unexpectedly, he turned out to be the legendary big devil——Asura King” (Girl picked up a handsome man. Unexpectedly, he turned out to be the legendary big devil——Asura King) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6vMHQx7Vkg)

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Came for Liu Yuning, staying for great music

I started watching last season when Liu Yuning joined the cast. I didn't know what to expect because we don't have this type of show in the US. Between Joker, Lars, Charlie, and Yuning the comic chemistry is delightful. Nana is breaking free of her shyness and holds her own against Joker teasing her. ❤️ It's now my favorite weekly show.. I appreciate the laughter they bring me.

The music is outstanding. It's a concert every Friday in the comfort of your own home . The voices! Have you heard Zhou Shen sing?! OMG, his Bel Canto is outstanding. I've fallen in love with his voice. I want to hear him sing everything. ❤️ My mom was a trained opera singer, I know good voices. Some of the most surprisingly gifted singers are the guests. Joker brings a depth of emotion to his singing not often experienced. Lars is a surprising powerhouse of vocal talent. I love how Liu Yuning brings a warm, inclusive big brother vibe collaborating with the other artists to form a group and duets.

Unfortunately, iQIYI's AI translation for subtitles either cannot translate songs sung in Mandarin or translates the lyrics incorrectly. Lyrics are the heart of a song. Being a show about the collaboration between singers and songwriters it's disappointing that accurate lyric translation to reach the international audience jas yet to be a priority. I'm not sure the singers, songwriters, or show producers know the emotional depth of their hard work isn't being made available to their fans. The AI translation also adds the name of each person before the text of their conversation, which is confusing to read and maintain the conversational flow. Please, delete the names, we know who is speaking by watching tons of C-Dramas. Hopefully, this issue will be fixed soon, I'll re-watch every episode.

This show concept is an excellent embassador to spread modern Chinese culture and music to a wider audience. We get to learn about the songwriters behind the popular singing artists and get a glimpse of their dedication and hard work to bring their music to Life. I hope this show lasts for years to come. 🙏

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brace yourself

Overall: I'm tried my best to see this through a fictional lens and the actors did a fantastic job, but I couldn't support the romance aspect which up until the end of episode 14 was about power and control aka abuse and not love. Adapted from the web novel “Si Mian Fo” by Su Erliang which I haven't read and I am reviewing this series based on its own merits. 15 episodes about 40 minutes each. Aired on Viki https://www.viki.com/tv/41277c-to-my-shore (Americas, Europe, Oceania, India, Middle East, Japan and South Korea); GagaOOLala https://www.gagaoolala.com/en/videos/6027/to-my-shore-2025-e01 (not in the Americas, Europe, Oceania, India, Middle East, Japan and South Korea) and Heavenly in South Korea

Content Warnings: past (deaths, bullying, unwanted outing/homophobia); current (sexual assault, manipulation, intimate partner abuse, drugging, non con video recording, violence, self harm mentioned and shown, PTSD/trauma, vomiting, intimate partner abuse, non con turned consensual, coercion, repeated rape not explicitly shown (this was coerced and not freely given consent))

Watch Suggestions (this will focus on sweet moments, but there are still visits to grave sites and other things)
- episode 5 watch 16:40-29:50
- episode 6 watch 3:30-15:35, 17:30-21:20, 21:35-27, 34:50-end
- episode 7 watch 6:10-10, 20-22
- episode 8 watch 7:40-15:30
- skip episodes 9, 10, 11 and 12
- episode 13 watch 26-39:30
- episode 14 watch 4-17:45 and 29:30-end (for a character to finally understand/apologize)
- episode 15 watch 30-end

What I Liked
- acting
- that they have a slightly more balanced power dynamic and one guy defends himself
- the obsessed chemistry vibe

Room For Improvement
- I cannot support a character in a romantic relationship, he abused/emotionally tortured the supposed love of his life and continued to do so until the end of episode 14. A few "I'm sorry" were not enough of a redemption arc. He consistently put his own happiness over the one he claimed to love. The other guy was not mutually abusive, anything bad he did was in response to the abuser's abuse. There was a time skip but as a viewer it felt no time had passed which did not help with the supposed redemption arc
- the crown was odd
- too much time spent on 1 character in the beginning
- odd music over a flashback
- multiple guys were obsessed with another guy

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Season 2 Please!

Why no one talks about this? This is another hidden gem! I like the FL very much. She portrays being a male very well. Like I was stunned when she turned back to girl clothes. Her acting was superb!

This is a series that I wanted more! long version! No waste, all eps were good! This hooked me so well.

The FL is 🫶. I like her antics, her personality, and it's rare now to find a MC with normal status or have a mundane life. I really like carefree and knows how to fight MC and this FL went to my top list!

ML was good a balance too. I like his sincerity and how he didn't prevent the FL to things tha she wanted that he even went to her tripings nyahahha and his smile!

And I like their dynamics! I like how they can both fight, standing beside each other. The scene vs villain was the best! The equality wasn't really emphasize here but it subtle in the context. Like the FL can fight along with the ML and that's cool. Plus their personality that can be fluff in each other. Combing those two are rare given that most of the series with strong FL needs to be tough and stern, scheming or dense personality. I just like the vibe between the couple. The fluff and strength that they brought. A POWERHOUSE!

The villain here is good too. Their cinematography makes it happened and even without dragging flashbacks and side stories, the villain was convincing enough that wrap it up.

Ghad, where's the S2? I badly want it. I just like the story that really tells a story. Love it! it's like it hypnotized me because I damnly love the concept and storyline of this!

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Ultimate Note offers a fun, engaging and moving story that will have you feel like you are with them, tagging along in their adventure. The plot of the story is quite nice and more impactful than the ones I've watched in the Tomb Raiders Series. The secrets were slowly revealed and the suspense was really chilling especially for me who watched the series at night. Of course, the ending is open like all the others but I think this ending is more intriguing the the previous ones. The actors' chemistry was also worth mentioning and the friendship they share--bickering, pestering one another, supporting and trusting one another and the thought of sacrificing just to save friends--is very well portrayed. So far, this has the best plot among the Tomb Raiders series I've watched. All the actors here especially in the Iron Triangle would dare challenge your favorite actors that played the characters in the previous seasons. Mr. Black and Xie Yuchen also did pretty well, having the same deep friendship as the Iron Triangle. Pretty nice to watch.

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THE BEST GL I'VE EVER SEEN

“Rollercoaster is hands down the best GL I’ve ever watched in my entire delulu, overthinking, emotionally unstable life. Like genuinely, no other series is touching this. The storyline ate. The cinematography ate. The cast devoured the whole plate and left zero crumbs.

Every episode had me kicking my feet, pausing to scream, and then replaying scenes like I have no shame. The chemistry?? ILLEGAL. And the fact that ShellyPundao are an IRL couple just makes everything 1000x more unhinged. The way they look at each other? Girl, even my single, heartbroken self felt something.

It’s not even a series at this point it’s a full emotional experience. One minute I’m laughing, the next I’m staring at the ceiling questioning my life choices. The visuals are so pretty.

If someone asks me for GL recommendations, I’m sorry but I’m only saying Rollercoaster. It didn’t just raise the bar, it yeeted the whole bar into space. Peak GL, zero debate.”

GUYSSS ITS WORTH TO WATCHHH!!

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A feel good show. Not a Romance

Blood of Youth isn’t a series that’s going to completely blow you away, but it’s a decent watch if you’re looking for something simple and steady. The story follows a group of martial artists finding their path, dealing with occasional conflicts along the way. I won’t go into spoilers, but the plot stays pretty straightforward.

The acting was just okay. Most of the cast didn’t stand out much, with the exception of Liu Xueyi, who was the only actor I recognized. One thing I personally didn’t enjoy was Zhang Wei Na’s portrayal of the female sword deity—her character felt overly arrogant from beginning to end, which got irritating over time.

Overall, it’s an average drama. Nothing groundbreaking, nothing terrible—just a neutral, easy show to put on, especially if you’re coming off something emotionally heavy and need a breather.

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A Tale of Betrayal, Strength, and Second Chances

I read a lot of comments and a few reviews before watching this, and I’m actually glad I decided to dive in anyway. Everyone has their own taste when it comes to dramas and movies, and this one turned out to be much better than people made it sound.

The drama as a whole was really good. Sure, there were moments that dragged and a few scenes that needed a little extra energy, but nothing that ruined the ride.

The female lead surprised me in the best way. I’ve seen her in supporting roles before, but never as the main lead. It made me genuinely happy to see her finally getting her moment. Her character went through betrayal after betrayal, yet instead of breaking, she stood her ground and fought for what was hers. That strength made me root for her every step of the way.

The male lead, on the other hand, was a bit overbearing at times — but honestly, that felt like the writer’s intention. What disappointed me was how he got pushed to the background in the last four episodes. We barely saw him again until the very end, and even then it was quick.

There were moments that had me laughing, especially when she was juggling everything without the others catching on. And then there were moments that made me mad, anxious, and wondering what life was about to throw at her next.

The ending was excellent — clean, strong, and perfectly set up for the next season. Now I just hope they don’t leave us hanging too long for Season 2.

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ML Delivered. FL Didn’t.

I just finished this drama, and honestly, it was pretty good. My only real struggle was the female lead’s voice — it threw me off so much that I watched a few episodes, stopped, and only picked it back up later. So it took me a while to get through all ten episodes.

The male lead, though? He carried the show. He played his character beautifully, with that playful, almost teasing charm that makes you think, “Alright now… behave.” You could really feel how deeply he’d loved her since high school.

The female lead’s character, on the other hand, felt a bit bland at times. Not terrible, just… flat.

Overall? It’s an okay drama. Worth a watch, but not one I’d sprint to rewatch.

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Drama with a dense story

To be honest, I first saw the TBS version in 2022. After watching this version (2006), this 2006 version is substantially better. The narrative is crisper, and the individuals are far more mysterious. However, there should have been a second season because Mikimoto is still alive and Kurosagi has not yet exacted his wrath. TBS should have had a second season (2006). It's unfortunate that the finale is left unfinished.

I particularly enjoy Maki Horikita's portrayal of Yoshikawa Tsurura. Maki Horikita consistently brings her characters to life in each drama. Her performances always get my heart racing. I'd like to see more of Maki's dramas, but they're difficult to find.

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