Action, Romance and Chaos Combined
Newtopia was an enjoyable K-drama because it brought together romance, comedy and zombie action in a different way. The storyline felt interesting because it was not only focused on surviving a zombie outbreak, but also on relationships and the characters trying to find each other despite the chaos. The cast also played an important role in making the drama more entertaining and enjoyable, Jisoo did a good job portraying Kang Young-joo and showed both emotional and determined sides of her character, while Park Jeong-min brought humour and emotion to Lee Jae-yoon. Their chemistry made many scenes feel natural and helped keep the audience invested in the story. The supporting cast also added personality and energy, making the drama feel more engaging and enjoyable overall.Was this review helpful to you?
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finally completed this series. first of all, i never thought i would randomly start watching this on a tuesday afternoon and end up finishing it immediately. after how season 1 made me feel, i honestly didn’t expect myself to continue this fast. but somehow, here i am, already done with it.this series was genuinely so good. it perfectly portrayed toxic relationships, manipulation, misunderstandings, reconciliation, emotional baggage, and the way people hurt each other when they are overwhelmed by their own emotions. there were friendship betrayals, unresolved feelings, selfish decisions, and so much emotional damage throughout the story. every single character made mistakes, and honestly, all of their feelings were valid in their own ways. what disappointed me the most was how they handled those emotions and situations, but that is also what made the series feel realistic. people are not always rational when they are hurting. sometimes they become unfair, selfish, impulsive, and destructive, and this series captured that perfectly.
first, jack. he is a good person, yes. his feelings were valid and he had every right to be angry at dean. however, the way he handled everything was completely wrong. he treated raffy like a replacement whenever things were not okay between him and dean, and that was honestly selfish because he knew raffy would always come running whenever he called. he took advantage of that vulnerability. jack did not just hurt dean, he hurt raffy too. what made it even worse was how emotionally confusing everything became because he kept holding onto people while simultaneously hurting them. thankfully, he eventually realized the damage he caused and took accountability for his actions. i appreciated that the series did not try to paint him as perfect because it showed that even good people can make terrible decisions when they are emotionally lost.
next, raffy. he was honestly bratty at times and reminded me of boston in some ways. i was especially frustrated during the part where he wanted to ruin jack and dean’s relationship because that was completely wrong. i am not going to defend him for that. there were moments where he allowed his emotions to consume him and became too selfish. however, despite all of that, i still understood him. i am glad he eventually realized that he did not want to become someone like dean. his character development was honestly one of the best parts of the series for me. i understood the pressure he carried as the son of a well-known actress because constantly living under expectations must have been exhausting. he grew up craving validation and affection, which explains why he became emotionally reckless at times. despite all his flaws, he is actually a good person, and i am happy he slowly learned how to grow and become better. seeing him become more self-aware made me appreciate his character even more.
third, rome. i genuinely love him so much. he was completely down bad for raffy, but at the same time, he knew his worth and understood that there is a limit to how long he should wait for someone. that is what i admired most about him. he and raffy honestly deserve each other because they truly understand one another in ways other people cannot. rome can get on your nerves sometimes, but he never crosses the line and he still genuinely cares. he is the type of person who stays honest even when the truth hurts. i also loved how emotionally mature he was compared to everyone else. he knew when to stay, when to wait, and when to protect himself too. i am really thankful raffy had someone he could finally be vulnerable and honest with because raffy clearly needed someone who would understand him without immediately judging him.
fourth, timmy. i am so proud of him because he became everyone’s pillar throughout the series. whenever there was chaos or conflict, he was always the first person trying to calm things down and help others. he is the type of person you can always rely on and depend on no matter what happens. he was such a great friend and producer to all of them. what i admired most about him was how emotionally present he was for everyone even when things became messy. he never made situations about himself. he genuinely tried to understand people and help them fix things instead of making everything worse. every friend group honestly needs someone like timmy.
fifth, arnold. i liked him from the very beginning. he is calm, comforting, and always there whenever tua needed someone. what i love most about him is that he actually communicates with his boyfriend whenever they have problems instead of avoiding difficult conversations. he listens, reassures, and tries to understand instead of immediately reacting emotionally. i genuinely love this character because he brought stability into the story. amidst all the chaos happening around them, arnold remained emotionally grounded.
sixth, tua. no words can explain how much i love his character. he is just too kind that it hurts sometimes. there is something so comforting and genuine about him that makes you want to protect him. he honestly does not deserve to be hurt by anyone. however, despite how kind he is, he is still human, and that is why his flaws felt realistic too. i really did not like the way he acted toward dean after the video of arnold and dean got leaked. they were best friends, and i wished tua had listened to dean first before reacting emotionally. i cannot justify the things he said because he truly hurt dean with his words. at the same time, i know tua never genuinely intended to destroy him. he was hurt too, and emotions got the best of him. that entire fight honestly broke me because you could feel how much love and pain existed between them. seeing friendships fall apart because of misunderstandings and emotional reactions is one of the saddest things ever.
lastly, dean. honestly, i do not even know where to begin. as much as i wanted to stay angry at him because of how he acted, i just could not. deep down, i understood why he did those things. he was hurting so much and trying to figure everything out on his own. dean felt like someone who constantly carried emotional weight by himself while pretending he was okay. what completely broke my heart was the fight between him and tua. i genuinely cried when tua said those things to dean because you could already see how broken dean was even before that moment. it felt like he had reached a point where everything around him was slowly falling apart. the world was honestly so cruel to him. all i wanted was for someone to finally understand him and be kinder to him for once. despite his mistakes, i never saw him as evil. i saw someone who was emotionally lost and desperately trying to survive his own feelings.
overall, i really loved this series. tua and dean’s friendship means so much to me, and i am so happy they eventually talked things out and reconciled. friendship heartbreaks are honestly one of the most painful things in the world because losing someone you considered home hurts differently. romantic heartbreaks hurt, yes, but friendship heartbreaks leave a different kind of emptiness because those are the people who know every version of you.
also, i genuinely did not expect nick to appear, but seeing him there made me realize how much boston had changed. boston used to be such a terrible person, and even he became aware of that. i honestly did not expect nick and boston to end things peacefully this season, so i am thankful they were finally able to communicate properly, even if it was only for one last time. i am especially proud of nick for finally choosing himself over everything else because he deserves so much better. honestly, so does boston. yes, he hurt many people before, but at least he grew and became self-aware. growth does not erase the pain someone caused, but it is still important to acknowledge when someone genuinely changes and reflects on their actions.
everyone in this series deserves so much better. they all deserved love, understanding, healing, and people who would genuinely choose them. one line from the series that really stayed with me was: “choose someone who chooses you.” that line hit so hard because it is true. people should never have to beg for consistency, reassurance, love, or basic respect.
please never lower your standards just because you are afraid of losing someone. know your worth. you are enough, and you deserve people who will never make you question that. never settle for someone who constantly makes you feel unloved, unwanted, or difficult to choose.
also, huge kudos to all the actors who portrayed their roles so well. all of you did such an incredible job and made every emotion feel real and natural. the acting honestly made the entire series even more impactful because you could genuinely feel the pain, tension, comfort, heartbreak, and vulnerability in every scene. nothing felt forced. every character felt alive because of how well the actors carried their roles.
special mention to MIX SAHAPHAP because wow. i honestly never expected to see you in this type of series, but you completely surprised me in the best way possible. your acting was genuinely amazing and emotionally convincing. you portrayed your character with so much depth, and there were scenes where your emotions alone were enough to break my heart. this role honestly showed a different side of you as an actor, and i am genuinely proud of how well you did.
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আপনার অবশ্যই এই সিরিজটা দেখা উচিত⁉️
কিছু কিছু সিরিজ থাকে যেগুলা দেখলে আপনার সময় কোন দিক দিয়া চলে যায় আপনি টেরও পাবেন না, আপনি হাসতে হাসতে লুটুপুট খান, মনে হয় যেনো আরো কিছু এপিসোড হলে ভালো হতো।ঠিক সেইরকমই এই সিরিজটা,
সিরিজে কমেডি আছে, এ্যাকশন আছে, সুপারহিরো টাইপ হওয়ার আরো মজাডার হয়ে উঠে।
প্রতিটা এপিসোড ইনজয় করার মতো, মাল মসলা দিয়া ভরপুর,
কিন্তু আমার একটাই সমস্যা মনে হয়েছে,
স্টোরিতে কেনো নতুনত্ব নেই,
ইউনিক কেনো গল্প নাই,
কিন্তু বোরিং ফিল হয় না একটুও,
আপনি হয়তো বলে দিতে পারবেন এরপর কি হবে।
কিন্তু ইনজয় করবেন ১০০%
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A beautiful chemistry
So it's the second time i watch this drama and i still love it. This is not about a big story and a big politic plot or something like that, you watch Legend of the Female General for the chemistry between ML and FL! Acting is very good and it's just a pleasure to watch both actors doing their things. This is about romance with a badass female, its a great drama for that and we dont need something else.Was this review helpful to you?
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Good first half only to burn out
The chemistry of the main leads is great, with sweet moments in between. However, I feel regretful because of the missed opportunities and the lackluster side characters lost a couple of stars.Story Arcs
Episode 1-6: Learning about the background of the characters and their motivations. The chemistry between the two main leads here is sizzling.
Episode 7-12: For typical trope reasons, ZH decides to leave high school without saying goodbye. These episodes are just him trying to apologize and win her back and them dealing with random stalkerish love rivals.
Episode 13 -16 Main leads are together now, yay! These episodes focus on the 2nd leads and it's a terrible story about a woman stalking a man until he succumbs. It is everything you hate about brother QY but from a female.
Episodes 17-25 They get internships and get schemed against by the love rivals. This arc is boring but still watchable.
Episodes 26-28 This is where it is completely unwatchable. All the bad guys don't get what they deserve but have a sudden change of heart. All is forgiven even illegal things that they did and they are invited to the wedding. Episode 27 where she randomly decides to go abroad for 2 YEARS without telling the ML for some money from her mother. It does not align with her character up to this point and made no sense to have this random flip. Also, choosing to disappear without talking to him about it is exactly why she was so mad at him. It's like the script writer needed to wrap up the show and move the timeline forward to their wedding.
Overall, this is a fast forward watch after episode 12 and skip episode 27.
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10/10 — One of my favorite BLs of 2026 so far
The Ayutthaya setting is SOOO stunning and feels incredibly alive, the time-travel mystery actually has weight to it and keeps me thinking every week, and NetJJ’s chemistry is honestly insane. Phop going from being suspicious of “Klao” to becoming deeply protective and soft for him felt so natural and satisfying to watch. Nothing about their relationship feels forced at all.And the NC scenes? Not just hot, but genuinely romantic and intimate too, (especially that Ep. 8 scene Lol) . I also love all the historical details, plus the emotional depth and how smoothly they handled the identity swap storyline.
The production quality is top-tier: gorgeous costumes, beautiful cinematography, and strong acting from everyone. This drama seriously made me laugh, cry, blush, and impatiently wait for Fridays every single week. Fridays are officially my favorite day now. Already craving a rewatch before it’s even over, and I’m so excited for the modern reunion.
NetJJ & LatteKim really delivered everything I didn’t know I needed. Absolute comfort + excitement in one drama. They truly killed it 🔥
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I currently watching "Wu" and honestly, GMMTV and Parbdee absolutely knocked it out of the park with this one. The plot is honestly so refreshing. It’s a supernatural fantasy thriller about Pete (Nani), who can detect dangerous spirits called Yao, and Niran (Sky), a mysterious guy who can alter destiny. The universe they built here is incredible. It’s not just random ghost hunting. the way the supernatural elements tie into real world politics and social issues makes the whole story feel grounded and smart. The pacing is perfect, every episode leaves you wanting more.
Can we talk about Sky and Nani? Their chemistry is the absolute heart of the show. The cinematography and VFX are top-tier. Honestly, it feels like watching a high-budget movie rather than a weekly series. The lighting is moody and stunning, and the CGI for the Yao monsters actually looks realistic and creepy.
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Great Suspenseful Time Loop Thriller That's an Absolute Gem
Reset is an amazing time loop drama that follows Li Shiqing (Zhao Jinmai) and Xiao Heyun (Bai Jingting), two strangers trapped in a repeating cycle aboard a bus that's destined to explode, as they work together to uncover the truth and break free before it's too late. And honestly? It delivers on all fronts.I truly enjoyed this drama. It’s been a very long time since I’ve seen something with a time loop premise and I was surprised at how good this was. It's fast-paced, full of suspense, and — what I appreciated most — it's character-driven. Unlike many high-concept thrillers that focus purely on action and forget that people actually need to care about the characters, Reset dedicates real screen time to the human elements.
The passengers on the bus our duo is investigating all have distinct backgrounds and struggles, and the drama treats them with genuine empathy. If you enjoy character studies, this will absolutely resonate with you. The best thing is that even with the character studies do not drag on. They are woven into the action really well.
The plot structure is tight and concise. No filler, no dragging, no "why is this still going" moments — every loop advances the plot with distinct clues and logical shifts, which keeps the pacing sharp from start to finish.
I also really enjoyed the slow-burn romance that develops between Li Shiqing and Xiao Heyun as they fight together to fix the time loop and come out alive. While romance isn’t in the forefront of the drama, it’s subtle, and it’s becoming obvious as the drama progresses. Bai Jingting and Zhao Jinmai have a natural, organic chemistry with a deeply protective dynamic that never falls into clichéd drama tropes. You root for both of them — as partners and as people — and honestly that's hard to pull off with the action in the central mystery and 15 episodes only.
Reset is truly a gem. Go watch it. You're welcome.
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Slow paced but must watch
In thsi generation seeing a slwo paced wuxian drama is quite rare. When i started i was always hoping for more ml screeen time. However, without knowing i am enjoying other characters details. Without reason nothing is happening. A clean way of meeting set up for ml and fl. In which these days dramas doesn't show. Drama is slow paced but different in several ways. But once watched i don't think i will go back and watch again. May be some scenes but not all.Was this review helpful to you?
dont judge before watching it for yourself
All I’m going to say is that this is as perfect as the Japanese version and worth the watch if you want to watch a cute BL. I was hesitant at first because I don’t like remakes, but after I watched it, I realized that the show is not as bad as people say it is. The chemistry between the actors was really cute and natural, and the comedy felt fun without trying too hard. I also liked how the Thai version added its own charm instead of copying everything scene by scene. Some moments were changed, but honestly, I think that made it more interesting to watch. The characters were lovable, the awkward moments were adorable, and the emotional scenes still hit well. Gemini and Fourth did an amazing job bringing the story to life in their own way. Overall, this remake deserves way more appreciation than it gets.Was this review helpful to you?
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Fabulous Perfomance by Dilraba and
story about a "demon" tamer who uses a mermaid to gain her physical freedom but gets her heart freed in the process. I binged this when I should have been studying for exams. That's how good it is. Also, probably a good idea to restock on tissues.What captivated me most about this show is the raw emotions that the leads managed to portray. I wish I could go back to the first time I watched this show to relive all those first time amazing show experiences. Will have to settle for plain Ole rewatches.
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Better than the Original Korean Version
I didn't realize until I finished watching the show that this was the Chinese remake of Descendents of the Sun. That being said, without comparing the two, I this was a great drama. If you are comparing the two, one of my problems was that the lead actress in DOS was not very likable which was fixed in the Chinese version. Definitely worth the watch whether or not you watch DOS. I appreciated Mika's perseverance and her attitude. I also liked the decision to make her look like a normal doctor (sans the heavy makeup and heels) and give her the attitude of a doctor.Was this review helpful to you?
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The Ending was Rushed
Follow Zhao Lusi in another STELLAR performance as a smart indepent woman in a period drama. The kicker with this drama is that every single character is written and acted out so well that it's impossible not to like everyone. Even the mother who i disliked for abandoning her baby because of a fortune teller, we'd redeemable and still likeable.The queens were an absolute riot kicking the Emperor out as he went through a midlife crisis every time the ML went through any sort of character Growth. He was also the biggest shipper of the ML and FL.The amount of dad jokes the Emperor dropped would make any dad proud.
despite the rushed ending IMHO it needed like 10 more episodes to properly wrap everything up.
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A Great Option for a First Cdrama
Follow Zhao Lusi in another STELLAR performance as a smart indepent woman in a period drama. The kicker with this drama is that every single character is written and acted out so well that it's impossible not to like everyone. Even the mother who i disliked for abandoning her baby because of a fortune teller, we'd redeemable and still likeable.The queens were an absolute riot kicking the Emperor out as he went through a midlife crisis every time the ML went through any sort of character Growth. He was also the biggest shipper of the ML and FL.The amount of dad jokes the Emperor dropped would make any dad proud.
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