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Painfully beautiful

"Twelve Letters" is the drama that shows the heartbreaking beauty in storytelling, and about once every year, the Chinese outdo themselves in storytelling ability and visuals. The absolute grittiness that Zhou Yi Ran and Wang Ying Lu bring to their characters and circumstances shows a master class in acting, especially with Zhou Yi Ran. He transfers rage without moving a muscle, only using his eyes and stillness to convey the emotional toll and unfairness of his life. Wang Ying Lu does a good job of showing the frustration of circumstances that label her as the crazy one and her father the saint. Honestly, by the time I was watching the 12th episode, I called her paternal sperm donor everything but his character's name, so kudos to the actor's portrayal of a character beyond redemption but believable in every way.
The only reason I rated this drama a 9.5 was because of rewatch value. The actors, the stunning photography, and the side characters translated into cinema perfection. The storyline was gritty and emotionally draining, and I can't bring myself to emotionally ride the roller coaster again; at least, not this soon.

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Drama with potential but execution is all

It started good and really interesting . I liked the leads relationship who fell in love slowly buy deeply, the plot with demons and demons slayers had potential and I was excited about the angst between the two of them considering their true identities. The outfit and cinematography were really striking.
The leads performance were good, they played the role the best way it could've been. Considering I had my bias against the male actor, this drama kinda changed my mind about him.

So considering all those elements I thought I watching a gem. But alas, it went downhill towards the middle, I thought it would get better after the leads get married but I was already disconnected from the drama.

My main issue was the fact that supporting characters took too much place in the plot, I'm not even talking about the SML he wasn't that infuriating actually. However Mei Si for example, I wondered in the middle of the story if I saw him more than the actual ML. Those little side stories weren't that boring, it just felt I was watching a drama within a drama and this disconnection from the main plot was annoying for me.

The disproportionate time screen between Wu Zhen and Mei Zhu Yu was an issue too : in the beginning it was normal to concentrate more on the FL to extend the lore and thicken the plot but at some point I wanted to see more about the ML and the lore of the demon slayer. They tried to do it but this attempt was not well executed imo.

Last issue was the pacing and it cost me to say it because I praised the pace at first but at some point it became too slow, they kept pushing the supporting characters in the screen instead of developing first the leads relationship. I won't lie, I kept moving forward and skipped scenes at some point toward the end.

The idea of this drama was a good one and I truly believe it but the execution is lacking in my humble opinion. The rushed end is the striking exemple that proves my opinion : good ideas, poor execution.

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A Completed Goal That Lead To Romance! One Of The Best BL Of 2025!

(I was told to copy and paste my review here since I posted in the comment section here. Thanks to commentator for pointing it out lol)

Alright so here is my final review. This series is hands down one of the BEST BL I've seen in a long time. One of the best BL of 2025!!! This is easily one of my top favorite BL overall. I am adding this one to my favorite BL series!!! I should have started this sooner and now I can't get over it! I am obsessed with this show!!! I can understand the hype of this show now! I will say this. It may be the BEST BL for me this year. Some of the other ones I am watching currently doesn't really give me the feeling like I have for this series! What have this show done to me!!??

First thing first, I am glad that Chai Ji Dan choose to remake this BL telling the whole story without cutting out all the "explict" and men's kissing scenes! It doesn't feel complete without it honestly. Counterattack (the old version) was good and also funny, but this version is 10x better, 10x funnier, and the chemistry is top notch! I remember years ago, I was so devastated that they didn't continue Counterattack and left at a cliff hanger. I was so heart-broken then, but now I am healed from all those years of the cliff hangers. I got to see the entire story now! I am so happy and so emotional because I always wanted to see a completed Chinese BL that wasn't censored or anything like that. "Addicted" hurted me a lot cuz the story was cut in half and it was a Chinese BL I was so into back then too. At least this show gave me the satisfaction! Literally! I'm so happy that I am about to cry now! If Chinese BL were not censored, they would easily beat a lot of the BL from other countries.

There's some issue and toxicity on this show, but honestly, it adds to the story lol. I usually don't care for the 2nd couple, but this show got me wanting the happy ending for both the main couple and side couple. All of the casts were eye-candy af and they were all really good actors overall. Tian Xu Ning as Chi Cheng is literally his role. The emotions he conveys throughout the show as Chi Cheng was one of the big factor on making this show really great I feel. I love all the actors equally honestly though. I'm sure at this point the actors gain lots of popularity and they truly deserve it because they did really good in this show! I really wish them the best and they quite fearless to still act in a BL honestly. I pray the best for all of the actors and crew behind this incredible show!

The story and pacing was on point. Never did I felt like the story seems dry or boring at any point. This show had good amount of the sexiness, the sexual tensions, and the build-ups. It also have equal amount of comedy scenes, lovey-dovey scenes, heart-warming scenes, and scenes that moves the entire story really well. The ending was perfect on it's own because all the characters re-united for one last time. All I wanted was a happy ending and I got that too lol. Now that I finished the show, the OST is growing onto me too. It's gonna take me awhile to get over this show now 😞.

If they have a boxset or some kind of official merchandise, I am literally supporting them. Take my money!!! Lol

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Guilty Pleasure for sure!!

"Passionate Love" is not that very much of a fitting title. But the mainleads very natural chemistry is instant and clear and i was surprised to find that these are the same actors that co-starred in the very tragic "Love & Bid Farewell". I remember how awed i was by their chemistry despite him being the second male lead in that one. There is something very earnest in Ming Chen`s acting, he is not only beautiful looking but he is raw talent on-screen and the way he gazes at his heroine, the very stubborn and tough Wen Yu portrayed by the very talented actress Xuan Lin. They are a magnetic force together and i definitely want to see more of their projects together. Until now they have co-starred in four dramas together, they seem to be close in real life as well, hmm.

If you find hard-core angsty, action packed and intense romance set in the Republic of China, add in revenge and hatred mixed with loving. This one is perfect for you. Its a classic in the genre.

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I tried but just could not

So it started good...had potential, poor intelligent boy with a chirpy happy go lucky go girl. Seemed like a safe enough story, but then it went all down.
I really tried to overlook the almost stalker tendency of the FL who went so crazy for a boy she met one summer at the age of 4-5! That's kinda creepy...but i was still willing to give this a shot.
The story just is not as engaging, you feel pity, anger, frustration...all for the wrong reasons.
I dropped this drama, just could not make myself even fast forward watch this.
Maybe this story is for some people for me it did not work.

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Tokyo Swindlers

I'm not a regular viewer of Japanese films and series. However, I ended up watching the first episode, because I couldn’t grasp what Tokyo Swindlers was about based on the name and the summary. After that, I could not stop watching. I honestly don’t understand why the ratings are this low, because, as someone said, the series “kept the viewers hooked from start to finish”.

The plot itself was engaging and fairly easy to follow, but I turned on the subtitles in my mother tongue instead of English because of some technical terminology. There were both big and small surprises which were paced so that I was never bored. I have to admit that I did not expect to see a sex scene between Tsujimoto Takumi and Kawai Natsumi nor Kaede to die so violently. Other aspects of the storyline were perhaps more expected, such as Takeshita’s life going downhill and Reiko becoming ”property owner” instead of Taniguchi Yoshie. They already looked like twins! If the message of the series was to spread awareness of the destruction and hurt that real estate scammers cause with their actions, I feel like it could have been delivered better if the whole crew had been caught by the police in the end. That was what I was expecting, at least, but I am not complaining about the actual ending.

All actors were great in their roles, but Ayano Go played a large part in why I enjoyed Tokyo Swindlers as much as I did. I was reminded of his character in Yakuza and the Family (2021). Both characters rarely expressed their emotions very visibly, but you could still read them in their eyes. The pain and the betrayal was evident on Takumi’s face when he heard that Harrison was basically the reason why he lost everything important to him. I just wanted to hold that poor baby and never let go.

The strongest aspects of the series were definitely the story and the casting. Because of them, I could have watched way more than seven episodes. I would have liked to see the crew spend more time together, Kuramochi and Tatsu’s relationship develop and perhaps even see flashbacks of the early days of Takumi and Harrison. Now, I feel like a lot of the characters were fantastic on their own thanks to the talented actors who played them, but the series lacked proper interactions between the characters. Nevertheless, Tokyo Swinders was worth watching and deserves four out of five stars from me.

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Definitely stole my heart

Satoh Takeru is my favorite actor, so my expectations for Glass Hearts were high, and this film absolutely delivered. From the very first scene, I was captivated. The rain, the music, the subtle yet powerful expressions, it immediately set the tone and I knew I was in for something unforgettable.

The story is beautifully crafted, with moments that touched my heart and even brought me to tears. What stood out most was how deeply the cast embodied their roles, you don’t just watch their emotions, you feel them. Every performance felt raw and genuine, pulling me further into the world of the film.

And the music, wow!. It wasn’t just a soundtrack, it was an experience. Each note seemed to echo the emotions of the characters, making the story resonate even more. I’ve already fallen in love with it and it’s going straight to my playlist.

Glass Hearts is more than just a movie, it’s an experience I know I’ll return to. It definitely deserves a re-watch and has already secured a spot among my all-time favorites.

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Best cdrama till now

I am writing this review in 2025 after watching so many c drama, and I surely give the title of bestest chinese drama I have seen till now. I have already re-watch it many times. The story build up, the back story, the plot and the thriller this drama brought is so good. FL is soo strong, rather depends on other she took stand for herself is the best to watch. ML is so handsome, he looks so good in every role like in long ballad with curly hair and in amidst of snow with his normal hair. His acting skills is also soo good. But I am big fan of Fl if she is playing the main lead, I definitely watch it. She is such a fine actress in such a young age. Love like the galaxy is the drama who deserve 10/10.

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A trust shouldn't be hidden for too long, it will create misunderstanding.

It's the bestest chinese drama I have seen so far. Tremendous job for choosing such an amazing actor. FL is soo good at her job, every drama she chooses become hit. I am a great fan of you and eagerly waiting for your new drama to release. The ongoing controversy with your agency is really inhuman and unacceptable. I hope you found the peace you are looking for and leave those people in the past. I have watched this when it release and still remember all the plot because I have already re-watch it many times. This drama deserve 10/10 for the plot. A must watch for all genre lover.

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