Love's Lies (2018)

I feel like a Monday morning quarterback writing a summary of my feelings again. Another Chinese drama that starts off with so much potential and a talented male lead actor, but unable to find a pathway to credibility or viewer satisfaction with the outcome. First, the story, -- It had a fairy tale feel in the midst of a very serious subject - drug trafficking. Most of the plot was unbelievable and the viewer typically abandons -- but I am always hopeful that there will be a point of redemption with a story this complicated yet written as if the viewer is simple minded. The acting - tortured because of the female lead. The first time I watched a drama and wanted the lead eliminated violently and early. Poor casting of the leads in this drama. The music was okay - repetitive OST for opening., not a drama that would be infused with music. Wouldn't recommend re-watching. Overall, would not recommend this drama unless you have time to waste. If you have already started watching and invested more than 75% of your time, , I do recommend finishing it so you will understand why you should always wait for some genre's of drama to be completed and reviewed before diving in -- it is called the river of no return.

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I love Luo Jin's acting and that's why I decided to watch this drama. The beginning was interesting but it got draggy and things kind of repeats itself. I like how the drama is about an undercover agent which makes the drama exciting and thrilling at times. But my goodness did they really have to cast that actress as the main lead? Not only is the character annoying even the actress couldn't act the part. Halfway through the drama, I just kept on watching for the sake of finishing the drama. No, I definitely would not rewatch this drama. I would give this drama 5 stars if not for Luo Jin and also the awesome soundtrack sung by Luo Jin.

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Chinese dramas are so long and I frequently skip 15-20 episodes in the middle in order to make it to the end. I'm amazed that I watched every single episode of Love's Lies. I enjoyed the first ~26 episodes, and after that it felt like it dragged. There were too many plot holes and illogical actions.

The reason I watched this entire drama was Luo Jin, who plays the main character. I really like Luo Jin but I've never been interested in any of his dramas (the closest I got was The Princess Wei Young and I didn't like it). I thought he played his character really well and was very likable, and he had great chemistry with Pan Zhi Lin. I was 100% rooting for them. Despite many of Tan Dou Dou's reckless actions, I liked her character a lot as well. She wasn't afraid to speak her mind and she made her own choices. The college flashbacks were so cute.

I've already forgotten the music, so no memorable songs.

I would recommend this if you enjoy crime dramas or like the leads, or if you're going to skim through it.

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This review is after about 20+ episodes as they are subbed only upto 20 now. But I went ahead and saw it raw and also watched the last episode on youtube.
My overall reaction is its a very good drama. what i liked about it is (though it is about the couple meeting after a 7 year breakup- cliched though it seems the reason is believable atleast) the story is about a drug mafia is told in a refreshing manner and at good pace, and the chemistry between the leads is very good. Thankfully there are no scheming second man/ woman waiting to snatch the lead couple. I find that too tiresome. The villain in the story is the situations and choices made.

I liked it for the following reasons
1. There is a good message in the story about how harmful drugs can be without being preachy
2. The female lead is not pitiful damsel but spunky, bold and naive. The lead couple never give up on each other . You need to watch about 24 + episodes as the story is slowly unraveled.
3. Cast is awesome Pan Zhi Lin as Dou dou carries her role of a spunky smartmouth with great aplomb and her headstands are awesome. Her eyes and face convey a lot without speaking and Chemistry is great between Luo jin and her- Luo Jin conveys his love and angst in a very subdued manner and his facial expressions are quite good. All the other characters such as the Mafia Don Cai Bing Kun -have played their roles very well.
4. The college days romance is quite lively with nice memorable scenes eg: headstands . -and also the aftermath of their wedding - how Duo Duo tries to get close to Luo Jin is cute. Duo Duos interaction and her witty repartee's with the Drug Don Uncle Cai Bing is really enjyoable.
5. The friendship and concern the police man (second lead) has for Duo Duo is very interesting without it being diluted into infatuation and love. The time they share on the beach etc is told nicely without becoming cheesy
6. The island and picturisation of the locations - camera work i mean is quite good.

There are some loopholes such as the careless and rash actions of the lead couple and police in front of dangerous mafiaso - but this doesnt put you off. (the intelligent handling and use of technology etc in the fight against drug mafia is a bit lacking).

just my wild guess (spoiler alert :) On the whole I definitely liked it and i think there should / could be a second season - just so i can see more of the lead couple.

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I love this drama luo Jin is amazing actor and singer . The song is beautiful. The drama the story is very good and very well done amazing with a lot of action , romance the all story is amazing a lesson of life. The only think the writer could had done better with the female role character is very annoying. Not the actress she is a good actress too her but her character was not good make her look silly sometimes. But in every role luo Jin is in the dramas are always amazing. Some people maybe don’t like the drama because sometimes is very slow in the beginning but keep watching my self I love it . Congratulation to all they did amazing job but a big congratulations to Luo Jin keep doing the good job you do . I just didn’t like the end made me cry please do a second season will be amazing or make a different end for sad is life we need to watch this dramas but with happy ends not stress and sad ones pleasssssss

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