Reviews

Okay, I’m watching it right now, and my answer is: yes, it is worth it. The plot is moving forward, and the writer clearly knows what they’re doing. The characters—and the way they react to problems and come up with solutions—feel human. I love how human the story is. It is blend of serious storytelling with comical moments with mystery and serious questions about real life, which is hard to find in most dramas. And for me, the story matters the most.

If you want to sit back and enjoy a strong narrative, this is a perfect drama—especially if you like depth, philosophy, and the complex psyche of human nature. It really excels in this area.

So far, there are three particular scenes that have stayed with me:

1: When the ML meets the emperor. It was both sad and logical. The emperor has soldiers to protect him from his own teacher—someone he respects and wants to make proud. At the same time, he is doubtful about whether he has committed evil deeds, and he is so afraid of dying( loosing his power that he is afraid of his own teacher) that he can’t sleep. This scene shows how complex humans are—we feel multiple emotions at once.

2: When the FL speaks to all the leaders and shows them a mirror. It was one of the coolest things I’ve seen. She doesn’t fight—she simply talks, and through her words, she proves that everyone in the room is selfish, hiding behind the robe of righteousness and truth (except for the eunuch which show there are good people in world). I loved this moment. It was exciting and thought-provoking at the same time.

3: The scene where the disciple dies. I didn’t cry for him, but I felt bad for him—and especially for the ML. His good disciple died, and I say “good” because he learned the truth: the people who should have the mortality pill don’t want it because of the injustice it causes, while the ones trying to take it are greedy people who would throw the world into chaos.

These aren’t action scenes, yet I loved them. That said, if you enjoy action, you’ll still get plenty of it. The ML is overpowered and protects the female lead and his people. I won’t lie—I enjoyed every moment he showed his power. He’s calm while effortlessly defeating his opponents, and the background music gives him a strong aura. Scenes like saving the girl at the inn, defeating immortals and clan leaders at the funeral, or walking into the enemy palace and killing everyone while his companion waits outside—these moments are exciting. also FL is good to she is not exceptional like ml but in beginning whenever she fight it looks cool and the moon shaped blade appearing behind looks even cooler.

( now I am finally accepting her as a good girl, I don’t maybe it is me but at begining when I saw her I felt like she is going to be some twisted character in later episodes. why I don’t know! if you think same tell me why?)

I love the fact now our ml power mitigate, and it make sense. now the problem will effect him. which will make the scenes even more intresting. they learned it from 'whisper of fate’ a overpowered ml for long time is boring.

Why it’s not perfect:

The production quality lacks in certain areas. You can notice it in the backgrounds, costumes, and wigs—they’re not top-notch. The direction is decent but not immersive enough to fully pull you into the story. The VFX also isn’t great, so some action scenes look a bit outdated, especially when there’s a mismatch between attacks and their effects.

So why should you still watch it?

“Lack” might not be the right word. The story has strong potential, and the other departments do an acceptable—sometimes good—job. It just feels like a standard production rather than something exceptional. Compared to recent works like Rebirth, VOS, LBG, or POJ, those have better costumes, character design, and action choreography. But that doesn’t make this drama bad—it’s still solid and worth watching.

I’d give it a rating of 7.5 /10 for now.

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Teary ... touched on real life issues

This drama was very teary and touched on real life issues and every day struggles in both youth and adult generation.

I have always loved Esther drama she brings the screen and stories to life. This was my first drama watch for the ML and he wasn't so bad, he did come across extremely reserved and left the romance side to Mis Lin, i loved how she took charge and set the pace.

The kids were absolutely fantastic and each of they struggles were real in today's society, suicide has become apparent in this generation and often support from our own society is a struggle. I loved how they stood by each of they team members and never judged or passed judgement.

The football theme was a good story and it shows teamwork and unity and that is was sports are about.

Overall a good watch

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Hold a Court — surprisingly good? (review)

Spoiler Warning: minor spoilers ahead

I just finished Hold a Court and honestly… I didn’t expect to like it this much.

It’s a 24-episode Chinese family court drama, and on paper it sounds kind of dry—but it actually turns into a really engaging slice-of-life story about everyday people and messy family problems.

If you like dramas that feel realistic—with a grounded take on grassroots legal work, some moral gray areas, and a bit of light comedy—this might be worth your time.

What it’s about (without overcomplicating it):
The male lead used to be a criminal court judge—very logical, almost emotionally detached—but gets demoted to family court. The female lead is a small-time lawyer struggling financially while taking care of her grandmother.

Most of the drama revolves around different family cases, but one that really stuck with me was a custody battle. At first it looks simple… until you find out the kid is a social media influencer, so custody basically = money + fame.

Both parents are terrible in their own ways, and the show doesn’t try to “clean” them up. The final decision isn’t perfect either—it just feels like the least bad option. And that’s kind of the whole point of the drama.

It keeps asking:
what’s legal vs what’s actually right?

What worked for me:

The whole morality vs legality theme (this is the strongest part)

Cases that feel real and uncomfortable instead of dramatic for no reason

Side characters actually matter—the cases often feel more important than the romance

It doesn’t give perfect endings, just realistic ones

What didn’t work:

Female lead feels inconsistent (sometimes very mature, sometimes oddly childish)

Male lead’s line delivery can feel off at times

Romance is… there, but definitely rushed and secondary

ML starts off really rude, and the transition feels a bit too easy

Acting:
Not mind-blowing, but decent. Gong Jun is somewhere between his stiff and strong performances (if you’ve seen his other dramas, you’ll get what I mean). The female lead is okay too, maybe slightly better emotionally—but the writing doesn’t always help her.

Supporting cast honestly carries a lot of the emotional weight.

Overall:
This isn’t a “main character saves the world” type drama. It’s slower, more grounded, and focused on ordinary people making difficult decisions.

If you’re into slice-of-life with moral dilemmas and realistic storytelling, you’ll probably enjoy it. If you’re here for romance or big dramatic twists, maybe not.

My rating: 8/10

Curious—did anyone else watch this? What did you think about the custody case ending?

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The "Honeymoon"

This special covers, in my opinion, the most boring part of the novel & that's the "honeymoon" after the escape from Daddy Dearest. The most interesting part during that section of the book was the encounter with the SWAT team & somehow they over- and underplayed it here. Overplayed it by making it way more public than it was meant to be, & underplayed it in the number of SWAT who were actually there and how they were dealt with. So the scene came off as ridiculous rather than tense. I'm also surprised they included the girl from the novel, even if they did remove the kissing scene.

COVID *eye roll* it wasn't a part of the book, so it doesn't need to be included. Nothing would have changed plot-wise.

The recap in the beginning was way too long; recapping the last couple of episodes would have been enough.

I don't like that they are also setting up the car accident already, not because it means they are going to skip over anything important, but because it was so blatantly done, and they set up the character to know that the brakes weren't working, so if the accident happens now it's going to make Poppy look forgetful which is something his character isn't supposed to be.

Also, why does this series keep making me think Seal has a thing for Hero? I can't remember if the other adaptations made me feel this way, but it's very in my face in this one, and it's making me cringe. If there were no blood relation between them, I could easily understand it, but they are blood-related. And this is not The Mortal Instruments.

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Mixed emotions

I ended up with mixed emotions after watching the drama.

On one side, I got a dopamine hit from the happy ending and enjoyed the main 'leads' performance, which convinced me of their true feelings, since, from my point of view, it is very difficult when you are framed in rom-coms. I personally like the no-dating-in-high-school campaign; I like this trend of the FL with great achievements complementing and even saving the ML, and the scenery and costumes, which made it worth going through 29 episodes.

On the other hand, the plot relied too much on main-character chemistry and soap-opera-typical drama, with exaggerated characters, and it lacked a consistent script, scene sequencing, and a credible story to identify with.

For example, when they eloped, they took a train with nothing but the clothes they were wearing, then suddenly appeared with a fully complete, neat wardrobe. Then two teenagers full of hormones living together, kissing each other, and nothing happened—too much asian drama style.

From my perspective, exploring the challenges of a rich ML suddenly exposed to poverty, doing low-level, hard-working jobs, and the challenge of daily life as a couple at such a young age will be very interesting, and even educational as a wake-up call.

The gangsters were also exaggerated, as was the grandfather, whose character could be deleted and nothing would happen, and no wonder the father almost looked like a silent-movie villain. The half-brother's performance was poor and unnecessary, with the same expression whether happy or sad, losing the opportunity to develop a good story about an illegitimate child born out of wedlock.

Then the ML's behavior after they found each other years later was like a maniacal, dominant psycho, and the independent FL suddenly became submissive, accepting the most outrageous situation.

The second leads’ story was very good and deserved more scenes, since it showed the challenges of a couple after getting married, as the female lead expressed in one scene. Still, it was left hanging because it seemed easier to rely too heavily on the main-character chemistry.

No wonder about scene mistakes, changing locations within the same scene, the typical wardrobe mistakes in Chinese dramas, sudden solutions without explanation, and characters living a great life without income.

In the end, I enjoyed it, but I regret not watching a better drama that wasted the great chemistry between the leads.

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A Show That Never Fails to Amaze Me

I honestly don't think I can put into words how much I love The Truth. This variety show has a very special place in my heart, and every season somehow reminds me why. There is something so satisfying about watching a story unfold when you know that every clue, character, costume, set, dialogue, and little detail has been carefully planned beforehand. The writers create their plots so effortlessly that I am constantly amazed by the way everything eventually connects.
What makes it even more impressive is that the actors themselves often seem genuinely surprised by what happens. They enter the dungeon knowing they are playing a role, but once the story begins unfolding, they become part of that world too. The mystery, the characterization, the NPCs, the clues, the twists, it all comes together so naturally that it is easy to forget that this is a variety show.
I started watching The Truth in Season 2 because of Zhang Linghe, and somewhere along the way, I completely fell in love with the entire show. At this point, I feel like the cast is only one part of the reason I keep coming back. I genuinely want to appreciate the entire behind-the-scenes team. The amount of work that must go into planting every clue, designing the sets, preparing the costumes, developing the characters, writing the plots, coordinating the NPCs and creating all those little details is incredible. And the fact that they can sometimes surprise even the actors makes it even more impressive.

Season 4 Started With a Bang

This season started incredibly well, and I was hooked almost immediately. The helicopter and boiler sequence, the opening cage and electric game, and then Zhang Linghe playing that ridiculously possessive husband who was ready to punish a mosquito for biting his wife......DAMN. I was having so much fun watching it.
The two-hour episodes genuinely feel too short to me. That is how much I enjoy this show. And I absolutely love that they continue to provide extra content alongside the main episodes. It makes the experience feel much more complete and gives viewers something to enjoy between episodes.
I especially loved seeing the female guests this season. They were entertaining, cute, energetic and genuinely involved in the stories rather than simply being there as guests. The new combination still had that same team spirit, and everyone seemed genuinely comfortable with one another and, most importantly, genuinely excited to be there. That enthusiasm matters so much in a show like this. You can tell when the cast is enjoying themselves, and that enjoyment becomes contagious.
Chen Dengxin was a wonderful new addition this season. His enthusiasm and energy fit the show really well, and it was genuinely fun watching him become part of the team. I also really enjoyed the guest lineup this season, especially Wang Yuwen and Zhang Ruonan. Both of them felt like wonderful surprise additions, and I loved watching them become immersed in their respective stories.
And Jin Jing and Zhang Linghe's interactions have become one of my favourite things. Their old flirty dynamic has somehow evolved into sibling-like banter, and you can tell they are both having so much fun with it. Zhang Linghe finally fighting back with the "bro" energy was hilarious. Although, there were still moments when Jin Jing managed to leave him completely speechless!

The Dungeons

Among the different dungeons, I personally enjoyed Ghost Village and Animal Kingdom the most. But the final four episodes were on another level.
The concept of them being inside a game and completing different missions initially seemed relatively straightforward. But the way all those seemingly separate stories were eventually connected was genuinely impressive. The ending gave the whole concept so much more emotional weight, and I remember thinking, How do you even come up with something like this?
One thing I particularly appreciate about The Truth is that its stories usually try to carry some kind of moral or emotional message. They aren't simply mysteries designed around finding the culprit. There is usually something underneath the case that makes you think about people, choices, relationships or society.
This season also gave much more space to the game elements, and personally, I enjoyed that balance. The compatibility test, the stunts during the Starlit Cafe AI story, the different sections of the set suddenly moving...there were so many moments where I was enjoying them so much.

The NPCs Deserve Their Own Appreciation

The NPCs this season were AMAZING.
They were completely committed to their characters, and their acting made the stories so much more immersive. A special mention absolutely has to go to Le Fei. His characters throughout the season were fantastic, and his acting and screen presence were so good that I genuinely looked forward to seeing what character he would play next. The NPCs are such an important part of The Truth. They are part of the story, and because they can potentially hold crucial information or even be connected to the mystery, their performances directly affect how invested we become in the case.
The acting overall this season was excellent. Everyone seemed completely immersed in their roles. You could feel the emotions they were portraying, whether it was pain, fear, anger, happiness or confusion. That level of commitment makes the stories much more convincing.

A Slight Change in Complexity

One thing I did notice this season was that the stories felt somewhat less complex than those in previous seasons.
Compared with Seasons 2 and 3, there seemed to be fewer complicated mathematical clues, riddles, alphabetical puzzles, promotional quizzes and extremely layered timelines. In previous seasons, there were cases where one episode could contain an almost overwhelming amount of information, and I loved that challenge.
Interestingly, I even though wanted those complexity , I actually appreciate that Season 4 slowed things down a little. For an international viewer, The Truth can sometimes be difficult to follow because there are so many characters, NPCs, conversations, timelines and tiny details to keep track of. This season felt more approachable and gave me more room to simply enjoy the story rather than constantly trying to solve every puzzle. I also really liked the games incorporated between the investigations. They brought a burst of energy and then allowed the story to slow down again. That created a nice rhythm throughout the season.
That said, I do hope the next season brings back some of the complexity from the earlier seasons. I would love to see more intricate clues, layered narratives, challenging puzzles and stories.

And Then Came the Final Four Episodes...

The final four episodes were a BANGER.
I absolutely loved the way the stories came together. What initially looked like separate missions inside a game eventually became something much bigger and much more emotional. That kind of storytelling is exactly why I love The Truth. The show manages to make you laugh, make you curious, make you try to solve the mystery and then suddenly hit you with an emotional connection that you weren't expecting.
I know this season may have been a little more relaxed in terms of the complexity of its mysteries, but I still loved it. I
I've been watching The Truth since Season 2, and I know I will keep watching it for as long as they continue making it. These past three months have been such a joy, and honestly, I am already going to miss having new episodes to look forward to.
There is so much more I could say about every single episode, every character, every little moment and even the behind-the-scenes content, but somehow whatever I write still feels insufficient.
I genuinely hope they keep making more and more seasons, because I will absolutely be here for them.

🥹💗💗💗💗✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

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Bittersweet Love ?

This story kept me watching from the very first episode. In a time where love between same sex partners was looked upon as a sin. This amazing story tells us that love is just love. It shows what a timid country boy can accomplish just by purely being himself. He was never loved by his family. He was married off to an influential family. Because his older brother was the favorite. He was humiliated by both his family and his wifes family constantly. However he found love from the list expected person his brother in law. At first I thought LV Quin was using Xiao Fan. But than I finally realized that LV Quin did fall in love with Xiao Fan, as the story unfolds I started to see the love between them both. They both took care of eachother in different ways. I hope to see this 2 actors work together in the future. I would love to see a 2nd season. Amazing actors. Lovely story.

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If you’re watching for Xiwei Tian ...

If you’re like me and came from Pursuit of Jade because of Xiwei Tian, there’s enough of her here to keep you happy. She does a fine job portraying her cute, smart, and sometimes naïve character; it’s almost everything else that’s a letdown.

First, the balance and pacing of the story are off. If you’re younger, you might disagree, but for me, the school arc did not need to take around 18 episodes to complete. All the interesting stuff in the story takes place after a time skip into adulthood. The show lingers on this school arc for too long to establish character weaknesses, family dynamics, and whatnot. I found it relatively boring and plain compared to similar shows.

Then there is ML. My brain has glazed over from how dull this ML is, both in his younger years and into adulthood. I understand the choices he makes with the story putting him in difficult situations, but the acting and character depth are completely lacking. It's so boring. How the FL even fell in love with him is beyond me.

The friends surrounding the FL and ML are the main reasons to watch this show. This is another case where all the other relationships, aside from the main couple, are far more interesting and worth your time. For me, FL’s brother had the best relationship.

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Censored b(Romance) ♥️

Honestly I love love bl dramas where they show the love between the leads through eyes and acts of service (hate censorship though)😭♥️

The love is so subtle but loud at the same time and I think this drama portrayed and delivered it very well. The actors nailed it, could definitely feel their emotions and the love they had for each other. I loved the story (minus the ending, lowkey hated it), the characters and all the actors. The series ended up making me read the novel and I loved it more because of the ending but I think the series itself did a very good job keeping the censorship in mind.

The concept of the doors was so unique and I enjoyed it very much!! All the characters were good, loved the side characters and door ghosts as much as I loved the main leads. And this is probably one of the dramas that made me bawl my eyes after so long, I was literally crying my eyes out.😭😭😭

I will adore this drama and cherish it so much 🩷♥️

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Red Flags, Crime, Romance, and Way Too Much Eye Candy

I love that Ash went straight into the romance aspect from the first two episodes. There was no dragging things out, and that kiss? FIRE. The chemistry between the leads is already so good, and I’m really happy that they’re not taking forever to get to the romance, especially since the series only has 9 episodes. There’s really no time for endless will-they-won’t-they moments, misunderstandings, and unnecessary slow burns. I’d rather have them get straight into the relationship and actually give us enough time to see it develop alongside the main plot.

Speaking of the plot, I’m really interested in how they’re combining romance with a crime thriller. It makes the story more exciting because there’s obviously more going on beyond their relationship. I’m especially curious about the CEO (I honestly still have a hard time pronouncing his name) because from the clips, it seems like he might be connected to a syndicate or something bigger. I have no idea how this is going to end, especially with the other main lead being a police officer, but I’m crossing my fingers for a happy ending!

I also love the red-flag vibes of both of them, especially the CEO. Like, sir, you really just cannot help yourself, can you? There’s something so entertaining about watching two questionable people get involved with each other while there’s an actual crime plot happening in the background.

But honestly, the biggest highlight of this series is HOW GOOD-LOOKING THE ENTIRE CAST IS. The main leads, the supporting characters. Everyone is a feast for the eyes. It feels like they deliberately gathered every good-looking person they could find and put them in one series.

The only thing I’m not really a fan of is how some scenes or maybe it’s the editing/video quality make the series look a little too AI-generated. Even the male leads look so unreal that I literally had to search them up because I was wondering if they were actually real actors or just AI-generated characters. They have that same unreal, overly-perfect look you see in those AI short videos.

Overall, I’m really enjoying Ash so far. The romance is already giving, the crime-thriller element makes the story interesting, the characters are walking red flags, and the cast is ridiculously attractive. I’m definitely curious to see where they take the story, especially with only 9 episodes. Hopefully they keep the pacing like this, give us more of that chemistry, and most importantly… PLEASE LET THEM HAVE A HAPPY ENDING. 🙏

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A Top Drama for 2026!

Some dramas get overhyped but I don’t think that’s the case here. The story & cast deserve all the praise (& none of the hate) they’re getting! 👏🏻

When a drama sucks me in & won’t release me even after it ends, that’s when I know I just watched a great story. That’s exactly what this team managed to do to so many of its viewers, so kudos to everyone involved in the project!!

The love story between this cold, battle-hardened ML & the quirky, butcher FL is filled with tender moments when their eyes say what their hearts want even if their mouths can’t form the words. Their chemistry is addictive & their kiss scenes can melt the screen!🔥🫠 As they move from small town life to reconnecting on the battlefield to navigating the capital’s treacherous terrain, their bond holds strong no matter the tension or circumstances. When all the truths are exposed they have to choose whether their love is enough so there’s the dreaded time of angst between them but even still - their connection refuses to be broken (thank goodness!!)

If you like historical dramas with the following, then you must watch this:
- smart, strong Leads
- lots of action
- touch her/him & d!e vibes
- psychotic villains
- loyal friend groups
- no real love rivals
- adorable kids
- found-family bonds
- gorgeous cinematography
- fantastic OST
+ so much more! 🫶🏻

Apart from the pure awesomeness that is our Lead couple, there are so many other characters who helped make this such a gem of a story. Like:
- The Pig Butcher Squad. These guys first came on the scene when they were bullying the FL. After a few be@tings, they learned to respect her & chose to befriend her instead. There’s more interaction in the 2nd half when they’re reunited in the army & this is where their bond truly shone through - these men had grown from lightly tormenting her to becoming her loyal followers/protectors.
- The ML’s closest soldiers. I truly loved how none of them ever questioned his choices regarding the FL nor tried to persuade him in any way. He had earned their loyalty on the battlefield & they trusted him completely. The respect they had for him as their leader was then immediately extended to the FL because of his love for her. So in the same way they wouldn’t hesitate to d!e for the ML they did whatever necessary to protect the FL, no matter the risk. And not a single one of them even contemplated betraying the ML which was absolutely refreshing.
- Mr. & Mrs. Zhao. Their love & support of the Fan sisters was one of the most touching parts of the story. They brought both humor & heart in such a memorable way. I loved the bond they shared with the girls & how they immediately included the ML in their circle despite how he came to be with them. I wish more dramas would have elders like this duo!
- The Headmaster/Counselor. The ML’s friendship with the him was so good. His constant teasing of the ML was so fun & helped bring levity to heavy situations. No jealousy or greed - they both respected one another & only wanted the best for each other. And his love story arc with the Grand Princess was so believable in its development. She’s also a really good person who deserved her happy ending.
- The villainous duo. Whoa - these dudes needed locked up in psych wards. While everyone else was mentioned for the good they brought to the screen, these guys are the exact opposite. Corrupt, greedy, selfish, & arrogant are good words to describe them. I do admit that I felt a tiny twinge of sympathy for the younger one when the truth was later revealed to him. I never felt any such emotion for the older one, though, even with his ending. And I kept seeing lots of comments on social media about the chemistry between him & his love interest (FL’s friend) but I could never sense that because his v!plent obsession with her was not shmexy to me at all. Even if she gave consent, it was coerced & not an act she wanted to partake in. We all know what it really is when someone doesn’t take “no” for an answer in a s3xual situation… so I only ever felt bad for everything she was having to endure just to survive & try to save her son.

This review is too short to accurately express how much I enjoyed this drama. I had planned to add some of my favorite scenes (like I did in my reviews for “Prisoner of Beauty”, “Love Like the Galaxy parts 1 & 2”, & “Blossoms in Adversity”) but when I started listing them out I realized I’d be mentioning one or more scenes from every episode because this story has countless parts that I love! So now I’m just going to leave my review shorter than I’d intended and instead encourage you to watch this drama for yourself so you can experience every battle, every interaction, every kiss, & every other beautiful moment too 🩵💜

This is a rewatch many times over type drama for me!!

PS: one last thing to mention - I truly appreciated how realistic they made the FL’s journey regarding fighting & the battlefield. Even though she showed her skills early on in the skirmishes at home, it was done in a believable way. Just because she had the know-how of fighting didn’t mean she was comfortable with engaging in serious battles where de@th was a very real possibility. And the first time she was forced to take a life in order to protect loved ones, she don’t hesitate to do it but she still struggled with it afterwards. After engaging in war on the battlefield & earning a name for herself, she still didn’t want to continue fighting. She didn’t get a big head nor did she seek glory & prestige. She wanted her simple life back. And even though she ultimately chose to continue fighting to help uncover the corruption in court & clear her late father’s name, it still never became something she took lightly. I just thought that the whole storyline of her growth in this area was really relatable. And, of course, I loved how the ML always supported her & comforted her as she struggled to work through the tangle of emotions that fighting caused her. It’s just another part that proves they’re meant for each other 💕

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The things I always want to know 😏😉…
- First(real)Kiss : ep.9💋
- Together : ep.4 👩🏻‍❤️‍👨🏻
- BreakUp: It’s complicated… 🤷🏻‍♀️

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They never get to finish a movie

Story is very well executed, although there are parts that frustrates me, but I know they're keeping it much more like a real life scenario. But that's what hard on adulting world sometimes, we complicated simple things. When 1+1 got too many added variables.
Thame tbh is the only one matured on this, although this man ALWAYS fumble on his words, I wanna kick him. Hehehehe gently. But that's because he's just too innocent. But as soon as he knows what watching movie means, he keeps getting the excuse. Seriously man.
Shoutoit to Mick, that man is the hidden MVP of this series. I didn't suspect for a minute.
The Ms. President can still burn idc. Having visions doesn't equate to forcing the means. Her actions remains questionable to me. Like you want thai pop to flourish by using korean platform? It's like kpop trying so hard in western when they own have their own platform that is equally explosive. I really don't get those western validations. West is an audience, not your critics.
I just hope they got more extras where it shows Mars success, and more acceptance of fans openly to idols relationship. Like 3 years after or a year. Where they paid the debt, successful, and in open relationship that fans accepts.

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I'll just start this review by saying I do not like Saeng/Ravin character.

Apart from that, everyone else is fine. I started watching for Bas (who played Yue) and was hyped knowing that his acting will not disappoint. And I was right, his acting is great as usual. He really portrayed his emotions really well, whether it's sadness, anger or fondness. Everyone else was good too, I especially liked Fah, the actor played the power crazy character so well.

Gaun Hin as a boyfriend...Ying was right to dump his ass. He was being a jerk for no damn reason. Din's story line of suddenly liking Saeng came out of nowhere so that was weird. He moved away then realize that he liked Saeng more than just as his nong but made no effort to contact him prior to Saeng joining the communist? Yeah this feels so forced.

Honestly, it was an ok series. I would've dropped it if it wasn't for Bas. I don't know why me not liking Saeng ruins the whole series, probably because he's the main character and has so many screentime. I really thought I would like him more as the series progress, but towards the end, it was the acting that. I don't know if it's the way the character is written or how the actor played it, but I think it's both. Saeng is annoying and the fact that both leads end up together is very unconvincing. Saeng is a brat from the start and was just overall annoying. You can't convince me that this dude would join the communist.

The whole plot is too simplistic, there was barely any real change happened during the time that the students were at the base camp. By the last episode, the base camp was destroyed and they didn't achieve anything except getting new boyfriend lol.

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Honestly don’t understand the negative reviews but to each their own :)

A general’s daughter who’s been reborn teams up with a royal guard to rewrite her family’s fate & protect the kingdom.

Honestly, I loved this despite the heavy political intrigue (which is really not my go-to genre). The Leads had such an incredible bond, even as “frenemies”, that I was quickly addicted to the drama. Amidst all the endless scheming & betrayals, they remained steadfast to one another as well as their duty to the crown. And I was there for every minute!

I love watching Leads like this. Both are super wise, loyal, & honorable. They’re amazing on their own, but dynamite together. I enjoyed watching them beat the 3 toxic baddies at their own games over & over! I like that both Leads had strengths & weaknesses, but neither used those against each other. They were a team who quickly went from tentative trust to full-blown I’d-die-for-you allies. The actor’s had great on-screen chemistry that sucked me in despite all the political ick.

And I really love how quickly the “issue” that arose between them was resolved & never lead to a breakup. Dramas don’t have to have that annoying trope all the time so I was super happy that the writer(s) skipped that plot line!

Bonus - their bond with the child emperor is absolutely adorbs!! 😍

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The things I always want to know 😏😉…
- First(real)Kiss : ep.10💋
- Together : ep.17 👩🏻‍❤️‍👨🏻
- BreakUp: Nope 💍

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