Reviews

Another good drama worth a watch

LIKE

Love the positive vibes where all family members stick together through thick and thin - so much better than those with arguments and lots of schemes

Hua Zhi's way of letting the children learn about every occupation is such a good idea

Li Ge with his mothers' story just made me cry so much

This Hua family ladies keep on getting married gosh lol

DISLIKE

Emperor is the worst person I have ever seen - always suspicious quite crazy

MUSIC - personal fav

荆棘中孤生的花 Jing Ji Zhong Gu Sheng De Hua - 希林娜依高 Xi Lin Na Yi Gao
云绿 Yun Lu - 张耘嘉 Zhang Yun Jia 张乐嘉 Zhang Le Jia
落在心上的花 Luo Zai Xin Shang De Hua - 张远 Zhang Yuan
夜与昼 Ye Yu Zhou - 刘至佳 Liu Zhi Jia 都智文 Dou Zhi Wen
暖色 Nuan Se - 薛凯琪 Xue Kai Qi

REWATCH VALUE

Five for now

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I like moon but moon is not aware

LIKE

He Yan is always getting drunk and did lots of nonsense

Pretty impressed with Zhou Ye in LOTFG - she is good in martial arts

He Yan's true identity constantly being exposed through pulse checking - lol

Xiao Jue's first “kiss” really hilarious and dramatic

Prefer the days when He Yan and Xiao Jue were in military before he exposed her

DISLIKE

All good

MUSIC - personal fav

心海里的光 Xin Hai Li De Guang - 周深 Zhou Shen
夙愿 Su Yuan - 张远 Zhang Yuan
月如歌 Yue Ru Ge - 希林娜依高 Xi Lin Na Yi Gao
锦月书 Jin Yue Shu - 张紫宁 Zhang Zi Ning
忘 Wang - 宁桓宇 Ning Huan Yu

REWATCH VALUE

Shall re-watch some day when I have the time

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It definitely needs a Season 2 . Even though all the characters are all not likeable i really hate Mook the most like she helped free Pao when he was locked up for trying to kill them and that lead to many of the people dying but at the last when professor came to take Ning and Non , she ran and infected Non with the Auntie 's blood which will turn him into a zombie . Like I was so angry and sad at the same time 😡😭 . I was watching with my sister's and cried at that part . At the last clip they showed Non tied up to a chair and there was many zombies surrounding him . I actually cried like full on cry 😭😭😭

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Still okay as this is the capsule version of actual story

LIKE

When Han Li faced his master’s wives omg they just driving him crazy

The funny man who sold weapons

How Han Li focuses on how to become stronger from weakest point

Demon clan assistants accents very funny the young master is embarrassed of them lol

Everyone get to use their own voices with real accents so pretty genuine

That master who likes to gamble so much HAHAHA

This Han Li attracting girls every where he goes

Seriously the masters just love to play mahjongs really another level lol like nothing better to do or worry about

Everytime someone mentions Li Fei Yu it cracked me up

Wow that fire phoenix was so majestic

Han Li’s master always say the same thing before they left him

DISLIKE

Did not really like Nangong Wan

MUSIC - personal fav

蜉蝣志 Fu You Zhi - 石岩 Shi Yan
凡心 Fan Xin - 王铮亮 Wang Zheng Liang
瞬间 Shun Jian - 谭维维 Tan Wei Wei
不问 Bu Wen - 何亮 He Liang
上计 Shang Ji - 周锐 Zhou Rui

REWATCH VALUE

Five for now

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Watched it for the aesthetics, not the story

I watched this drama because of its high ratings and beautiful posters — but after finishing it, I honestly regret it 😩. I only completed it because I had already downloaded all the episodes and used a lot of my data, so I didn’t want it to go to waste.
🌸 The basic stuff (so you know what I watched)

It’s set in the Song dynasty and follows Zhao Pan’er and two other women who go to the capital and build a restaurant/teahouse business together. The cast includes Liu Yifei (Pan’er) and Chen Xiao, and the drama focuses a lot on female friendship, business, and social struggles rather than nonstop action.

✅ What worked (for others… and a little for me too)

I can admit the visuals are stunning 🌸 — the costumes, sets, and whole Song dynasty atmosphere are absolutely beautiful. Every frame looks refined and artistic (and yeah, reviewers from Tumblr, ElizabethTai.com, and Chasing Dramas also praised this).

The drama focuses on a strong female lead, Zhao Pan’er, who rises from humble beginnings and builds her own business 💪. That’s refreshing compared to the usual palace-intrigue or fantasy-heavy dramas. I really loved this part about her.

It also highlights female solidarity — Pan’er, Song Yin Zhang, and Sun San Niang helping each other survive in a male-dominated world. That sisterhood theme was nice to see, even though I didn’t personally connect with those two characters much.

The script also tries to explore topics like justice, class prejudice, and women’s independence, not just romance or fighting. It’s clear they wanted to make something with depth.

❌ What disappointed me (and honestly, frustrated me)

The pacing was painfully slow 🐢. Many people called it a “slow burn,” but for me, it was just slow. The story started fine, then lost energy completely. Every episode felt stretched, and it was hard to stay interested.

The main couple — sorry, but I didn’t feel anything. 💔
People said they had mature chemistry, but I only felt boredom when they were together. No spark, no emotion, nothing beautiful or wow. I’m not a fan of either lead, but still, I expected more feelings between them.

The business plot, which could have been exciting, felt repetitive. They open a teahouse, face problems, talk business… yet it’s still dull. The restaurant scenes weren’t engaging, and the customers’ dialogue often felt meaningless.

As for the side characters: Yin Zhang was just too foolish for me 🙄, and San Niang didn’t have any charm either. Their subplots were weak and didn’t add much to the main story.

There were no good-looking male characters, no great action scenes, and no “wow” moments at all. For a drama that was so hyped, I honestly don’t understand why.

🎯 Why it probably got high ratings (even if I disagree)

I can see why some people loved it. It’s different from typical costume dramas — no fantasy, no over-the-top martial arts, but more grounded realism. It focuses on female empowerment and social messages, and critics admired that.

Also, the production quality is top-tier 🎥. The sets, costumes, and cinematography are gorgeous. And of course, Liu Yifei’s popularity helped it gain attention. So, from a “quality” viewpoint, it’s understandable why it got high ratings — just not from my taste.

💬 My honest feelings

For me, it was just boring. I expected something emotionally moving or exciting, but instead, it gave me subtle emotions and slow pacing. Maybe that’s the style they aimed for, but it didn’t suit what I enjoy in dramas.

I prefer when there’s either a strong romance, powerful chemistry, or thrilling tension — something that keeps me hooked. This one had none of that. So even though it’s well-made, it simply didn’t connect with me.

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Worth a watch - found this when I was searching for another Liu Xue Yi's drama

LIKE

Pang Hong Mei is impulsive cannot wait to analyse before acting

When the analysts presented a whole lot of nonsense as they found out someone evesdropping - hilarious

Doctor Bai really driving everyone crazy lol

Ji Dan Yang and Pang Hong Mei - love their constant bickering

The charming Ji Dan Yang who always making girls around him having butterflies

Screenwriter probably wrote millions of sabotages but not enough to fit into 38 episodes

Every single destroys out there you could think of lol cannot believe my eyes

A lot of sacrifices in experimenting submarine building

This entire drama is so happening lol

DISLIKE

All good actually

MUSIC - my personal fav

并肩为家 Bing Jian Wei Jia - 张恋歌 Zhang Liang Ge
莫非定律乐团 Mo Fei Ding Lu Yue Tuan - 毛泽少 Mao Ze Shao

REWATCH VALUE

Five for now

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everything about Singsalatai has been great!

"Singsalatai” has completely exceeded my expectations!
From the very first episode, it’s clear this isn’t just another series... it’s an experience! Every scene pulls you in... from the atmosphere to the emotions and you can feel how much heart went into it...

Pooh is incredible here. You can see his growth so vividly! the way he carries emotion through his eyes, his restraint, and how naturally he becomes the character. He’s no longer just acting! he’s embodying! It’s raw, believable, and deeply moving.

And then there’s PAVEL! Honestly, this role fits him like a second skin. He balances strength and vulnerability so beautifully. The emotional depth he brings out in his scenes, especially beside Pooh, makes their chemistry undeniable!
The push-and-pull between them feels real, intense and yet tender, and every shared look says more than words could....

Together, PoohPavel prove again why they’re such a powerful duo! their synergy isn’t just chemistry, it’s trust and understanding that elevate every moment they share onscreen.

The directing, cinematography, and sound all deserve praise too! everything feels so intentional, every detail crafted to draw you deeper into their world.

“Singsalatai” is haunting, emotional, and beautifully done. It’s a story that lingers... and both Pooh and Pavel delivered performances that I’ll be thinking about for a long time!

"It’s just the first episode and I am already like this but I trust they will pull it off till the end!"

for the first time in my life... i am rating a show
and that's just shows how intrigued and satisfied I am!

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One to watch regardless if you like BL or not

There is only one episode so far, but this series is already a success, not even because of numbers, just because you can see in every scene, every detail, every shot, every sound, every line, there is effort put into it. There were two years of planning on how to make this series perfect, and filming happened on a crazy schedule, long hours and daily, and you can SEE the effort of the actors on delivering the scenes incredibly. The theme score for this is amazing and conveys the vibe of the series, not to mention its sung by Pooh and Pavel, the main actors, themselves. I urge anyone who is NOT into BL or does NOT know Pooh and Pavel’s acting: GIVE THIS A TRY. This is unlike any other one. This is horror. This is Crime investigation drama, and this is slow budding romance. Absolute 10/10 score.

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When Love Meets Forensics A Crime BL Masterpiece

I am completely speechless. Since The Sign in 2023, there hasn’t been a proper police BL series, and finally we have one that brings everything I love together, police, crime, and forensic investigation. Goddess Bless You from Death is an absolute masterpiece. Even better, both Pavel and Pooh return and deliver such incredible performances that I couldn’t look away for a second.

This series is everything I have ever wanted in a BL. The crime scenes are chilling, the ghosts are terrifying, and every moment keeps me on edge. The pacing is sharp, the music builds tension perfectly, and the visuals are dark and cinematic. It captures the essence of mystery and horror while still giving space for emotion and connection.

Pavel shines as Officer Singha, the tough but rational cop, while Pooh as Thup brings depth and vulnerability through his ability to see ghosts. Their chemistry feels magnetic, growing stronger with each encounter, and I cannot wait to see their relationship evolve.

This is easily one of my favorite BLs of the year. It is thrilling, emotional, and beautifully made.

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Psychological Escape Room Jumanji

It's nice to see teen drama tackle other dramatic instances that can occur other than anything that sexualizes them. Topics such as being a scumbag politician and reckoning with the existential horror of time passing by without you.

A lot of the games are battles of wits and wills between the clever and the devious. At least even the bully kids have some kind of conscience to save Mark and they weren't wrong to expose Mamay for her fraudulent election. She had to make a choice and chose to become the person she was pretending to be. Aom's story is the most tragic, having sacrificed herself to save her friends, she missed out on 30 years of time with her parents, one of whom passed away before she's able to return. The dice was found where Pan left her notes after a decade of searching, so the dice only chose to appear when it wanted to. It also seems to want to collect souls. Sumat is very smart, but in the moment he didn't think to be specific in his wish for the souls to return and poor Aom is trapped again. It's kind of funny that Mark is dating Pie, but he clearly is crushing a bit on Aom too, who turns out to be basically his auntie with her being his mom's childhood bestie. There are plot threads that remain dangling like Don's huge monetary debt and of course Aom's trapped soul by the end with conclusion left open to continuation, but if it never gets another season then it's pretty dark.

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