Reviews

Overhyped for some reason??

First of all I can agree that the chemistry all the characters have is really good and can add to the enjoyment of the show.

HOWEVER the pacing of the story is so bad that it mentally hurts to watch, I understand that by the nature of the type of show it has a lot of episodes but if I were to recommend this show to anyone I would only advice to watch from 1 to 15 or 16 and skip all the way to episode 21 to 24.

In the gap episode 16 to 20 it's the same issue just shown in a different way, it adds nothing to the story or the development of the relationship of the main characters, it's just enfuriating to watch the same issue be shown over and over again and the couple have no communication whatsoever and making each other keep guessing the same things over and over again.

Another problematic thing was the way the characters interacted with the themes of sex, often tricking or convincing in questionnable ways each other to have those types of relations.

Overall the ending was satisfying but the experience of watching it as a whole was annoying to say the least, I doubt I'll watch it again even though it was entertaining in some parts and I really enjoyed watching the 2nd couple, just cutting down the episodes would have helped this show A LOT.

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Shadow Love: Sparks Between Shadows

Shadow Love starring Song Yi as General Li Shuang and Cheng Lei as Jin An/Duan Ao Deng, blends romance, intrigue, and personal growth into an engaging story.

Romance & Chemistry
Li Shuang (Song Yi) is composed, serious, and carries the weight of responsibility with poise, while Jin An (Cheng Lei) brings playful energy, charm, and emotional warmth. Their contrasting personalities make their interactions compelling: Li Shuang’s discipline paired with Jin An’s liveliness creates natural tension and chemistry. Their romance develops organically, with moments of humor, loyalty, and heartfelt connection that keep viewers invested despite narrative unevenness.

Acting & Characterization
Song Yi delivers a strong performance as the composed and authoritative Li Shuang, showing subtle emotional depth in key moments. Cheng Lei stands out with his acting versatility, emboding three different personalities with layered charm; playful, loyal, stern and vulnerable, making him endearing and engaging. The dynamic between the two leads elevates the drama, even when the story’s pacing falters. Secondary characters are serviceable but less memorable.

Story & Plot
Adapted from Jiu Lu Fei Xiang’s novel, the story explores themes of love, identity, and duty. While intriguing, some plot elements feel too predictable or unevenly paced. Subplots, including political intrigue and secondary characters’ arcs, are underdeveloped, leaving minor threads unresolved. Still, the narrative provides a satisfying blend of romance, tension, and occasional suspense.

OST & Visuals
The soundtrack enhances key romantic and emotional scenes without overpowering them. Costume design is visually rich, reflecting rank, personality, and story context, though occasionally overly stylized.
While the OST is great, the CGI is a complete mess. Cheng Lei’s character transformations were somewhat undercut because the CGI failed to convincingly portray his various personas. While his acting brought them to life, the poorly executed effects diminished part of the viewing experience.


Watch Shadow Love if you enjoy:
Costume romances with meaningful character dynamics
Chemistry between contrasting leads
A mix of humor, devotion, and lighthearted tension

While the story sometimes falters and subplots feel undercooked, the romance stays enjoyable enough to make this a pleasant watch — as long as you don’t take the plot too seriously and just go with the vibes.

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Both FL & ML out for revenge and later got into a partnership. Great performance by Liu Xiao Xu

I was in the mood for a short vertical drama (60 episodes or less) so I opened my iQIYI app and saw this title. Liu Xiao Xu has become popular in subreddit CShortDramas so I decided 'Let's watch this LXX drama'. I enjoyed it very much.

What I liked:
1. Revenge arc - It was fantastic to see both FL & ML enacting revenge for different reasons: FL witnessed her parents being killed by her father's colleague whereas ML believed that there was a conspiracy behind his sister's death. I liked that they knew of each others' targets around 60% mark of the drama and worked together to bring those perpetrators down.
2. FL characterisation - She was assigned to marry a family friend by her adoptive father. I liked her strategy of luring ML into her plans to get out of the marriage & use his resources for her revenge plans. She was guarded with her feelings, which was understandable since her parents were killed but I liked seeing the change in her expressions of feelings.
3. ML characterisation - He was mysterious but once his revenge plan was unveiled to the audience, wow I became more fascinated in his character. Tactical but compassionate towards FL.
4. Romance - Their first intimate encounter seemed coerced so I didn't like it. They got into a marriage of convenience but it was easy to see that ML was genuinely interested in a romantic relationship with his wife. There were some kisses, not steamy but plenty of affectionate moments.
5. Supporting characters - FL's bestie was awesome. I loved that she secretly rooted for FL - ML romantic relationship. FL's sister had an interesting character development - she was unlikeable at the start but I liked her at the end of the drama.
6. Styling - I liked the outfits worn by FL & ML. FL got the sexy, mature woman vibe. I chuckled when I saw ML in an ensemble of black pleather jacket + white shirt + black tie + black pants. I wrote a reddit post about this ensemble 5 days before I watched this drama.
7. Acting - Liu Xiao Xu was fantastic in his role. Hu Dong Qing was alright although I wished she had expressed more emotions when her true intentions were unveiled to ML and when FL had real affections for ML (her facial expressions at the start and the end of her game plan were the same).

What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - Damn Lin Jiayao was malicious! He even threatened FL with a poisonous drug that required maintenance to avoid withdrawal / harm. Chen Guo Ming was another evil b@st@rd. Both were driven by greed for power and money.

Favourite scene
When FL's bestie made eye contact with ML then left their house

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The Revenge Lover – A TikTok-Speed Drama Without Emotion

The Revenge Lover runs barely twenty minutes per episode, yet it rushes through everything. By episode two, there are hugs, firings, and a boss already in love. Everything happens so fast it leaves no room to feel anything. It’s the perfect summary of many recent J-dramas: trying to squeeze three stories into ninety minutes and ending up with an express revenge, an instant romance, and cardboard characters. It’s unsatisfying, lacks rhythm, and worst of all — it feels edited at TikTok speed. The title is longer than the episodes themselves and tells you 90% of the story.

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Masterpiece and I can't believe I never wrote a review for this

after I finished watching it when it aired. Extremely late review. I kept putting it off because I wanted to find the right words for this masterpiece that I guess I forgot I hadn't done it in a while.

Last Twilight wasn't for everyone but I for one loved it! I love how angsty and emotional it was. Day wasn't the typical protagonist, no he was a very complicated, grey character and I for one loved that. Because it showed how much his disability had changed his life for the worst at first. Although later he learns to live with it and achieve his highest dreams with it. Him being a grey character put many people off Day even when his reactions were reasonable people hated Day. People ask for complicated lead characters and when they get them, they are not ready for them. I'm so sorry that many failed you Day Dannai. I for one loved Day even when he frustrated me, I understood him completely. As for Mhok he was also a gray character making impulsive decisions that in the end cost him a lot. The big blow out with Day that happens in ep 11 is his fault, yet the people automatically sided with Mhok even if he was the one in the wrong. I guess that shows Jimmy's incredible acting ability. No words can describe how amazing Jimmy Jittaraphol is at what he does. He makes his characters so real that you can't help and be protective of his character. Love how Jimmy took his acting ability to a whole other level as Mhok. Also loved that there was no trace of Puen in Mhok. Shows how incredibly versatile he is as an actor.

Loved how it pushed JimmySea to the best of their acting ability. This series was definitely a challenge for them but one that they passed with flying colors! Sea Tawinan esp was mesmerizing as Day. It's not easy portraying someone who has a disability, but Sea did it so convincing, even adding those little touches that made his movements so real to someone with a visual disability, that I forgot that he could see when I watch him as Day. I loved how he worked hard to make his character as real as he could by attending classes at a vision school etc. Sea is passionate about his work, and it shows. I had already loved him as Talay but here he really showed what an amazing actor he is. He deserved all the awards his won for this character. And I'm happy he continued this in his next character.

As for the story, it may have had inconsistises but I for one loved the emotional ride it took me on every episode. The end of ep 9 was the hardest and it stayed with me for days after it aired. JimmySea's acting here was perfect and it showed why they are the perfect partners for each other. The way that they support and help each other in their scenes is one of the reasons I love them so much. As for their chemistry! HOLY! The sexual tension was up the wazoo in LT. I always saw their chemistry in VV but here it was more intense, more passionate and so much better than it had previously been. I think ep 6 has some of my favorite tension moments between JS, you can literally cut the tension with a knife in the scene wehre Day trips, Mhok catches him and then Mhok looks like he wants to kiss Day as if his life depended on it. Wow! Just remembering that scene still gives me butterflies. Not to mention their first kiss here too. So good. I'll always be thankful for how strong their chemistry gets in each series. It's even better in My Magic Prophecy. Comes with the comfort level of being good friends and partners. They really love each other in real life.

The OST also added so much to the series. Especially William's song everytime I heard it in the episodes I got goosebumps. The background music used also enhanced the scene experience. NamtanFilm and MarkOhm were the perfect support characters. Loved them on here. And I miss them working with JimmySea maybe someday in the future they work together again.
10/10 highly recommended.

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A Mature Reunion, a Love Rekindled

I’ll be honest — I’ve been excited about My Ex-Morning ever since GMMTV dropped the first teaser. After years of waiting, the reunion has finally arrived — and it’s every bit worth the wait. My Ex-Morning, produced by GMMTV and VIU under the direction of Lit Phadung Samajarn, runs for ten beautifully crafted episodes that aired from May 22 to July 24, 2025.

I personally anticipated this series the moment it was announced — not just because of Krist and Singto’s legendary chemistry from SOTUS, but because I honestly didn’t think we’d ever see them together on-screen again after Singto left GMMTV. Their return feels like a full-circle moment, and My Ex-Morning doesn’t just live up to the hype — it exceeds it with depth, maturity, and emotion.

🌤️ The Story: Love, Regret, and Second Chances

The series follows Phi (Pathaphi), a passionate but hot-tempered TV reporter whose career crumbles after a viral outburst caught on camera. To rebuild his image, he’s reassigned to develop a new program under the supervision of a new producer — who turns out to be Tam (Tamtawan), his former lover from their university days.

What unfolds is a slow-burn reunion — not just between two ex-lovers, but between two people forced to confront their unresolved feelings while working side by side under the spotlight of the media industry.

Phi’s fiery impulsiveness clashes with Tam’s calm, methodical approach, creating a dynamic that’s equal parts tension and tenderness. Their professional rivalry mirrors their personal history, and as the story unfolds, the flashbacks to their younger selves reveal the roots of their connection — and the pain that once tore them apart.

💚 Chemistry That Never Fades

The emotional tension between Krist and Singto is palpable. Their performances are layered and mature, balancing restraint with raw honesty. Krist embodies Phi’s expressive and heartfelt nature so well — you can feel every ounce of his frustration, regret, and longing. Singto, on the other hand, delivers a masterclass in subtlety. His Tam is composed on the outside but quietly aching underneath.

It’s the kind of chemistry that doesn’t rely on grand gestures — it lingers in glances, pauses, and unfinished sentences. You can sense that these two characters — and these two actors — share a deep history both on and off-screen.

🐾 Sosay, Paul, and the People Around Them

Supporting characters add even more life to the story. Rita (Godji Tacharon), with her wit and wisdom, brings warmth and humour. She’s the kind of friend who sees through the nonsense, and her advice about exes — that no matter how painful things get, there’s always a lingering care — hits deep.

Then there’s Paul (Ohm Thitiwat), who introduces an emotional complexity that many shows overlook. His presence highlights Tam’s insecurities — the quiet fear of not being “enough” or not being able to take care of Phi the way others could. Through Paul, we see Tam’s vulnerability, his pride, and the emotional barriers he’s built. It’s a beautiful contrast to Phi’s openness and impulsive love. Didn't think he was gonna be a villain in the end.

Even Sosay the cat deserves praise — honestly one of the most expressive pet performances I’ve seen in a GMMTV BL! The animal symbolism throughout the series adds another layer of intimacy, reminding the audience of the bond that still connects Phi and Tam, no matter how much time has passed. I may be exaggerating about the cat, as a cat dad myself.

🌸 Family Wisdom and Cultural Depth

One of the standout moments for me was the wisdom shared by both mothers — Wari (Ngrek Kanlaya), Phi’s mum, and Sa (Kwan Kwanrudee), Tam’s mum. Their conversations ground the story in realism and heart. They represent generations of love that have weathered storms, reminding the boys (and the audience) that reconciliation isn’t about erasing pain — it’s about choosing understanding over pride.

And that final wedding scene? Absolutely stunning. The depiction of the traditional Thai wedding was deeply rooted in culture and emotion. The traditional formal wear — with Krist and Singto dressed immaculately in elegant Thai attire — added both authenticity and beauty to the finale. It wasn’t just romantic; it was reverent. You could feel the love and respect for Thai tradition in every frame.

🎬 Visuals, Tone, and Execution

Technically, the series is outstanding. The cinematography is clean and intimate, often using warm tones to contrast the coldness of the newsroom. I especially loved the two-second grey colour transitions between past and present — a subtle yet clever storytelling device that makes the emotional shifts easy to follow.

The production team deserves credit for the attention to detail — from the styling that makes Krist and Singto look believably younger in the flashbacks to the natural lighting that highlights their performances without overdoing it.

💭 A Thoughtful, Mature BL

What makes My Ex-Morning truly special is how it breaks away from the usual BL tropes. Instead of focusing on a new romance, it explores what happens after love — the regret, the growth, and the slow rebuilding of trust. It’s rare to see ex-lovers as main characters in BLs, and even rarer to see it done this sincerely.

It’s a reflection of real relationships — messy, imperfect, but still full of hope. And for longtime KristSingto fans, it’s a nostalgic but refreshing experience. The show feels like closure — both for Phi and Tam, and for us who followed their journey since SOTUS.

Sure, there are moments when the writing feels a bit overflowing or certain subplots don’t fully land, but the emotional core remains solid. The pacing is steady, the dialogue feels natural, and the balance between humour and heartbreak is beautifully handled.

🌄 Final Thoughts

My Ex-Morning is a heartfelt reunion that doesn’t just rely on nostalgia — it redefines it. It’s mature, grounded, and sincere. The chemistry between Krist and Singto feels richer than ever, and the cultural elements — from family wisdom to the traditional Thai wedding — give it emotional and national pride.

As someone who personally anticipated this reunion for so long, I can say this series exceeded my expectations. It’s a story about rediscovery, forgiveness, and love that refuses to fade.

💚 Verdict: 9/10 — A beautifully crafted, emotionally intelligent series that blends nostalgia with growth. My Ex-Morning isn’t just a comeback — it’s a celebration of maturity, love, and Thai storytelling at its best.

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Ping Ai Yi Jiang Ta Si You (2025) is a great romance miniseries adapted from the web novel "Bo Li Yan" by Mei Lu Bi Bi with Zhao Zhendong (as Lou Chong) and Zhai Yiying (as Li Xing) in the leading couple’s role. The cast did a good job bringing their characters to life and the lead couple had a fantastic romantic chemistry. This drama is well written and the male lead is surrounded by rumors, mystery, and misunderstandings that kept the viewer holding its breath in many occasions. Lou Chong has an enigmatic aura and oozes sensuality while Li Xing can’t help but to fall in love with him as he breaks through her emotional and physical impotence and, above all, as she resisted him. Seeing the leading couple’s romance developed beautifully through their willingness to love, trust each other, and talk openly and sincerely to each other is breathtaking. Overall, this drama is great, enjoy it!
In the meantime, this drama can be found in YouTube under the caption: “She became a paid gf for money, not knowing the CEO waited 10 yrs...” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5SBKHaaKaQ)

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Most Islam accurate Iblis

The first 3 minutes of ep 1 was the almost accurate description of Iblis/satan. Of all the show that describe satan this is the closest to the accurate description of him except the lamp part..also that angels were the first creation of god and genie were made after them and lived in this world long before humans did and were exterminated because they grew arrogant and deviated from the path... Iblis(didn't bow down to human) was granted the wish to corrupt gods creation (human) until the world ends....I loved the creativity of the writer who made this story on the concept of Satan...the actors played their part magnificently and the story was not dragged with a compact 13 episodes.... Give it a try you'll love it

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I began watching this drama for the CP. Their chemistry is just a treat to watch.

A notable part of this story is how Jiaxin, our meek FL has a solid support system. Her mom loved her dearly and wouldn't hesitate to stood up for her. I admire their mother-daughter bond. After marrying into the Wang family, she was also treated well and they genuinely care about her.

I admire Jiaxin's character development, even at first she was portrayed as a pushover, her driving force was her kindness and compassion. People took advantage of that but it doesn't mean she's simply stupid. I like how Xiyi encouraged her to become more confident. I don't think Xiyi is the best male lead. He couldn't stand his ground between these two women for so long and ended up hurting them both. But as he spent more time with Jiaxin and realized his true feelings, he could firmly told Anna that he loves Jiaxin and everything is over between them. Even when Anna tried to win him back with her cunning schemes, he never question his feelings for Jiaxin.

Shi Anna was so frustrating. She was always an ambitious woman who puts her career as a professional ballerina as her priority but they reduced her into an anxious, pathetic girl who begs her cheating boyfriend to take her back... Like... girlll you can find a much better man!! She didn't have any self-respect and deliberately chose to do shameful things to sabotage Xiyi and Jiaxin's relationship. Dylan wasn't a good second lead either. I don't like his meddling behavior and how he thinks he knows what's best for Jiaxin. These two siblings are annoying.

Their reunion arc was packed nicely imo. Although Xiyi wanted her to come back to him, after hearing her perspective, he didn't push her and let her make her own decision. What Xiyi did during the past three years without Jiaxin really sold it for me. Writing in Ximi's journal, being more attentive to his employees, helping Jiaxin's mom, sleeping in Ximi's room, and developed an entire island–Jiaxin's hometown–as a tribute for Ximi so Jiaxin can feel his presence when she's back home... However, the push and pull in the last few episodes was unnecessary but not entirely unrealistic. Jiaxin's indecisiveness is justified because her feelings and their situation is complex. She tried to let go of the past because she wanted better things for herself but her feelings for Xiyi was still there and it's holding her back. But the ending was very rushed and unsatisfactory. I expected a nice epilogue for their new relationship but we got nothing.

Overall, it was a pretty good experience, I hope the CP can reunite again :D

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a wholesome series accompanied by a great cast and comical moments

the premise of the show itself may not be the most creative nor interesting thing i’ve come across, but the production crew manage to make it compelling thanks to both the cast and the tasks they included throughout the show. it shows a clear beginning, middle, and end, and in the end we see that what the cast went through wasn’t all for naught and had an actual purpose, which is something many shows seem to forget when creating something with a similar premise to this.

cast (spoilers):
i can’t think of a better cast than all the kids and uncles that were featured in this season, and honestly i think this is the best cast between all 3 seasons of this show. at first i got frustrated constantly at jim yu, not because he was strict, but because of his views and how he kind of butted heads with ray over their difference in teaching methods involving kids, but i soon understood where he was coming from and found myself gradually agreeing with him as i continued watching. i also thought that he was kind of lazy and didn’t like how he always relied on ray to do most of the housework, but after watching episode 4 my prejudice against him disappeared. although jim was very strict with the kids he only had pure intentions in mind, and it was evident in episode 10 that jim loved the kids and had grown attached to them just as much as the other 3 did. neo (minghao) was the uncle who i felt i understood the most. mainly because he was only 19 when he appeared on the show, but also because i saw the amount of effort he put in trying to get closer to the kids and understand them more. despite only being 19 he didn’t use it as an excuse to laze around and leave everything to the eldest uncles, instead he worked harder in order to be of help to the other uncles. he also learnt to become more stricter instead of always being soft towards the kids and allowing them to act out. ray out of all the uncles may be my favorite, and it’s mainly because my own values and beliefs align with his when it comes to taking care of kids. my favorite moment was when he talked about how physical punishment isn’t the way to raise kids, saying that it may work for a while but in the long run it won’t do any good. as someone who grew up with beatings it really doesn’t help with anything besides instill fear into the kids and result in them hating you. i also really loved his bond with the much younger kids like jackson and halin. the kids for this season to me can never be replaced. they are the kids i grew attached to the most watching this series and i cried so much watching the last 3 episodes of this season. i watched all the kids go from whiny with bad habits to being more mature and losing those bad habits. it really moved me watching them get closer with one another but also with the uncles. sometimes i’ll randomly remember this show and think about how the cast is doing and where they are now. i often wonder whether or not they still keep in touch with the uncles till this day, which i think just goes to show the amount of impact the show has had on me as i don't usually think these things.

overall thoughts:
'let go of my baby!' has officially become my comfort show. it has everything one could want in a variety show centered around kids, wholesome moments, funny moments, sad moments, and so much more. a must watch for those who want a palate cleanser. just make sure not to get too attached like i have!

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better than i expected!!

ngl I was really worried that this will become another boring extended series as the other dramas where they focus more on the emotional background of the origin of the games. BUT in this season once again the games have began and Arisu once again fights for his life.

There were a few new characters introduced but their role wasnt really big. Especially the professor, i thought he was gonna be a key player but in the end he was just a random person wanting to know more about "death"

So borderland is the time between life and death where we get the chance to fight for our lives and live again in the real world. These games are just challenges in the mind to test the will of each person to survive until the end. Those that choose to be "citizens" of this place are just consistently in a coma stage.

They definitely did not reduce the production budget for this cause the CGI was really good. Especially the first game omg...the arrows of fire wow...

But definitely cause in this season there are lesser important characters you will feel the main character syndrome aka no matter what the issue is you kinda already know Arisu is never gonna die. So in that sense it was quite predictable. The production and games still made it interesting to watch. Since its only 6eps it ends quickly~

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A couple at the verge of divorce...a well-written drama with an emotional punch & great acting

I was intrigued by the drama when it was heavily mentioned in subreddit CShortDramas during its release. I have seen dramas by Tian Yuan and Ji Jun Liang. I like Tian Yuan's acting but as much as I like JJL's visuals, I found his dramas lack uummpphh mostly because the lack of chemistry with his leading ladies. So today I decided to watch Chasing Routine. I literally just completed this drama and wow, so many thoughts going through my head.

What I liked:
1. Writing - I must say this is one of the best written vertical dramas from this year. The three acts had a clear concept and were executed well. I cried because was moved by a few scenes in act two. Kudos to the writers.
2. Main characters - I liked that both characters were flawed. There was character development in both FL & ML and I appreciated that they work their hardest to be better versions of themselves.
3. Acting - Wow, great performances by both Tian Yuan & Ji Jun Liang. They matched each other's skills and intensity. The hotel room scene was the highlight of their performances.
4. Family - Family is the core theme of this drama as I saw different examples of family units: i) FL & ML, ii) FL's mother & brother, iii) ML's parents.
5. Forgiveness - It is hard to move on when there are resentment, nitpicking or lingering feelings. Best way to move forward is to forgive, which was demonstrated in the scene at the hospital.
6. Styling - I liked the outfits worn by FL, ML & ML's assistant / admirer. The lime green dress looked good on FL while my favourite outfit for ML is the ensemble he wore for dinner with his brother in law & annoying guy.
6. Supporting characters - Usually in my culture, mother in law can be harsh towards their daughter in law but I really liked ML's parents for being supportive of FL. It was nice to add that conversation between ML and ML's mother about having kids.
7. Romance - There were ups and downs in their relationship that we got to see. A very emotional ride. Their love language is act of service and there was one kiss I think.
8. Ending - I was hoping it would be that news and I was right. They deserved it!

What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - Wow, FL's mother & brother were atrocious and ungrateful. Lived off well but never appreciated ML. I couldn't believe the brother for still befriending the attacker of his sister. That guy with horrible centre-parting hair was an ass who wouldn't take no for an answer.
2. SFL - I disliked ML's assistant / admirer for the GeGe / cooing and for taking credit for FL's work. However she redeemed herself at the end, which was a nice surprise.

Favourite scene
The hotel room - a lot of feelings involved.

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