The Best Partner (2019)

This is my first time writing one of these, I apologise if it is rough.

The one thing I can promise you is that should you watch it, you'll find it hard to dislike any of the non-villainous characters. It is also important to note that there isn't an arc or end per se, the format is episodic and very 'plot-of-the week-y'. Your fondness for the characters is what is meant to keep you watching. As I am very fond of the characters, I did not mind this. So although the story isn't epic, it is not boring either. Certain aspects, especially the slow-motion cuts were, laugh out loud funny moments for me.

I can't praise the cast enough. They were all superb. Lyric Lan, in particular, shines as Dai Xi. I also appreciated certain character touches from the costumiers, for example, Dai Xi's fashion starts off urban casual: sneakers and blazers. But under the influence of her co-staff and an in-show use of her boss's credit card, she goes up-street over the course of the show. It was an attention to detail I appreciated.

I understand that the episodic format isn't for everyone, but honestly, this was one of the few Asian dramas where I did not tune off at some point due to heavy padding. Not that they were immune, as the season wound down, flashbacks galore ensued. Annoying.

All in all, this has my seal of approval. >>>Suits. Sue me!

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Edit: now i am seriously disappointed with this and i wasted my time on this drama.
It looked really promising but till the end it didn’t even justify the title of the drama.

Ending looked rushed, no absolutely no character development. The writer was high on something while writing each episode. None of us interested in such in -depth law knowledge but it was forced down to our throat.

It started with a bang and afterwards just failed to attract.

I am honestly really disappointed with this drama.

What a waste of time!

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When i was watching the original Suits i always used to think what if Mike would have been a girl. How the story would have turned into? Watching best partner is like watching Suits all seasons in one go.

I absolutely loved the cast. Everyone is doing such a brilliant performance. What I don’t like is the way everything is moving so fast. Story changes with every episode which is kinda annoying. Daixi and meifi relationship was not explored much and suddenly they broke up. Absolutely no reaction from Daixi was shown which is quite difficult to digest after her breakup.

LiNa is an interesting character but since she is not a main lead n her love is one sided thats what I believe for now. I have issues with the less screen time of the two main leads. They look so beautiful together, the way they contradict each other at the same time suit each other. I always left with this feeling why there is so less screen time between these two. Zero romance but i am hoping just like any Chinese drama slow burn romance things will change in upcoming episodes, if it don’t than i will be very disappointed.

I am on ep 18 now and i loved the way things are moving ofcourse i skipped most of the unnecessary law scenes in each episode. I just hope the two main leads will get more screen time together and a little romance. If that happens this show is a BIG HIT. ?

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