I've checked out of this series
Overall: I'm sad because they took everything I liked about episode 0 (fast paced, likeable characters, great music) and wrecked it. The series should be called "Boring Cheaters." Watched on iQIYI.Content Warnings: non con kissing that turned consensual, dub con kissing and non con kissing that did not turn consensual, stalking, manhandling, harassment, drunk driving?, slap, manipulation, possible past suicide attempt/s
What I Liked
- the outro song
- I think the actors are trying their best with a terrible script
Room For Improvement
- very confusing, we start with a scene at the end of the first episode, then jump back and forth several times between present day and flashbacks (also too many flashbacks in later episodes)
- meh intro
- boring/slow paced, I watched at 3x speed. The cut episodes were slightly less boring (around 40 min vs 1hr 10) but still boring
- unlikeable main characters, I don't mind flawed characters but I especially don't understand Nine at all
- switching back and forth from a steamy scene where both people are cheating to a scene where a boyfriend is setting up a nice dinner was not appealing at all
- I don't normally notice the music unless it's really good or really bad and this was the later, sometimes the music really didn't fit the vibe of the scene
- the toilet humor (twice in the first 4 episodes!!!)
- I don't know why they are going to OnlyFans, have they seen some of the stuff on Gagaoolala? Also it seems like the actors had to act in the 18+ scenes totally naked when previously they were told they'd have socks... I hope the actors find something with a better plot, editing, really better everything
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The soundtrack was good
I loved episide 0 for the most part and was so excited to find out a series was in the works. Oh the let down ...sigh...Episode One I could accepted begrudgingly, Epidodes 2-9 probably should have been cut in half, a lot of unnecessary filler and back andforth, Episodes 10-12 were acceptable again. An 8 episode series would have been better. That is saying a lot because I usually am disappointed with them but in this case it may have been beneficial!
After all the waiting I expected so much more. It wasnt horrendous just long and tedious. If you watch it just don't expect to much and you may not be as disappointed!
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I don't get why people hate this series so much
I honestly don't get why people hate this Series so much. I thought it was really good it had an interesting plot it was slow and realistic, which I find more interesting then plots that have characters that fall in love within the first few episodes. if your planning on bringing this series I don't think you'll be disappointed it's cute and enjoyable, but if you plan on watching it slowly it may seem a bit to slow at first. But once you reach around midway things start to get more heated. it's still a very good series in my eyes. with good actors and cute side couples. I also really enjoy the OST and editing as well.Was this review helpful to you?
Nothing Redeeming.
Had a soap opera feel. Multiple dishonest characters repeatedly making stupid decisions and a melodramatic plot that is also boring. Nine is a very pushy, lying, toxic ball of red flags. The first episode was actually decent and interesting and then the things characters did after that quickly made me not care about any of them.I watched some snippets of later episodes on YouTube to determine if I wanted to keep watching after Ep 4 and I saw nothing redeeming. The dialogue is ridiculously contrived. People stay dead silent for long stretches instead of pleading their case or even verbally reacting to what another character says. It's SO unrealistic, awkward, frusterating, and inane.
The intimate scenes are okay but feel rather flat- I've definitely seen better elsewhere. They are certainly not special enough to put up with watching the whole show.
The actors are at a 7-7.5 out of 10. I want to give them the benefit of the doubt because they were given such a crappy screenplay to work with. It'd be hard for anyone to make those characters and that insipid dialogue empathetic or realistic. No one was really charismatic but they weren't bad either.
Though it's a complete waste of time it didn't leave any mental scars, so I gave it a 1.5/10.
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Amazing show, definitely watch, small critiques
I personally love this series and am always excited for the next episode. Although i do have some serious criticisms.1. Id rather they not throw in so much humor in such a way. In some small parts, in certain episodes, it feels like theyre trying to make me laugh with really bad or dry humor instead of focusing on the love and the story, as if its not meant to be a romance.
2. While i do enjoy a good cliffhanger, the major cliffhangers seem to not go into the next episode with such intensity. In two of the episodes endings, daoneua is very sad and feels betrayed, and it shows (fantastic acting!), but in the next episode that continues the scene, its like the intensity went from a 10/10 to like 4/10. While i do want to see the characters resolve their problems and be happy together, i dont think those problems would be solved that easily. As if theyre rushing the problems to get to the romance.
As i mentioned, i LOVE this story/show and i will watch till the end and rewatch many times as well, but but i would kind of like to see them work through problems, not just finish them off.
But then again i think we're close to the end of the series(ive just now finished episode 10, and i think theres like 12 episodes total not sure though), so i can understand why they might be rushing it. But even with these critiques, i still love this show. Its so good and i definitely recommend.
And i dont want to spoil to much but im so angry about the scene where we see him talking to nine about daoneua in they're college days. I use to be somewhat ok with tee before but now i just dont like his character at all. But thats just my perspective, as some people would see him as growing out of that.
I hope this helps whoever is reading this, and i hope you understood everything the way i meant you to lol. Im bad at explaining.
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"Better love story than Twilight" doesn't apply here
I hate MDL for not allowing me to write a one word review, because any more words put into it would be a waste of precious space and letters. I'm not even gonna force myself to continue this anymore, I'm just gonna ramble a little to make this review reach the required minimum of characters.The comments are being too kind with their criticism, and I really mean it when I say Twilight's plot looks award worthy compared to this, heck even 50 shades of gray had more plot than this, it was at least able to elicit something out of the viewers, this however, is a whole different story, or un-story if we're being honest here.
I usually watch at least 5 episodes before coming to a conclusion because surely there are some redeeming qualities tucked away somewhere, this just managed to be the exception people. If other series were able to destroy the very few brain cells that I had, this one completely abolished the original source of their creation. Honestly I don't even know what to say anymore, my disappointment scale is burnt and if I had to pick one word to describe it, which is very generous for this complete and utter BS of a plot, it would be pathetic.
Have a nice day.
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Fucked up
I have never been so disappointed in a Bl series like check outDuring the advertisements before it aired I was looking forward to a Bl series that will rival kinnporshe.
Unfortunately check out has failed in that aspect! I have never given a Bl series that I reviewed less than 10/10 rating but check out forced my ✋. I will continue to watch this Bl series no matter how boring and how long it takes me. But I do hope you rally check out many Bl fans are checking out! The actors are acting perfectly but the plot is ruining their efforts! Nine and Daonuea are two characters I don't understand. I don't want to speak about the unstable Praew or Dao's ex boyfriend!
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Boring, don’t waste your time
The plot is soooo basic and boring all the characters are unlikeable. There isn’t anything interesting that has happened so far. The episodes are way too long, an hour each when they should be 20 mins max. If next weeks episode is as bad as the previous ones, I will be dropping this show for good. Such a shame since I know that so many people were so excited and hyped for this including me. At this point I think that the company advertised this show as a drama with only spicy scenes, which now looking at how boring the plot is seems like they were queer baiting and taking advantage of bl fans. Very dissappintedWas this review helpful to you?
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Everyone Else is Wrong
I honestly don’t know why everyone is hating on this series so much. I really liked it!Don’t get me wrong, COS is far from perfect. The storyline gets sloppy and there are some editing errors ($ to whoever spots the recording equipment in one scene or Daonuea’s rapid underwear change in another).
But all in all I thought it was a sweet and sexy little number. The ?️was ?️?️?️. We were indeed fed. and I loved all the characters.
The acting was great and I loved seeing a Thai/Iranian actor (we stan Chahub).
TLDR: contrary to some reviews this series was pretty good and you should watch it!!!
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Honestly it wasn't that bad.
Now I don't write reviews usually, but with how many bad reviews and comments this show has I thought I'd write one. Now I went into this show we no expectations of it being good due it's reviews, but honestly it wasn't half bad. Being logical about, yes the script was a tad weird at time, and yes some parts of the story either didn't make sense or just didn't need to be included. However it wasn't that bad overall. I quite enjoyed it, with a bit of fine tuning to the script this show would have been excellent. The acting was pretty good as well, all be it any time someone cried it did make me feel awkward and it felt forced, but otherwise the actors did a good job. Now the ost for this show, I really love it. I've already added half of the song from the show to my play list. Honestly this show has a kdrama worthy ost (and we all know kdrama ost's are always top tier) I especially like the song next to me, I've not stopped listening to it!Overall, this show isn't as bad as people say it is. Yeah it has its flaws, but what show doesn't. I think if you can get past the flaws it's a pretty decent show. If its your first time watching this show I say don't drop it just watch to the end and form your own opinion on it. Never really understood people dropping shows, even if I'm not a fan of what I'm watching I'll still watch all the way through then form my opinion. I hope some people like this show, and it definitely doesn't deserve such a low rating like it has gotten.
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the actors are good
The actors are great for me. They portray their role pretty well. It's just the story, it seems like they can have it by 6 episodes but they're prolonging it to reach 12 episodes. But i love the concept on how they first met.The special episode is totally unexpected and weeewww it was hot.
We can never teach our hearts to lie and like someone whom you think is better. When we truly love someone show it, let them know and if you have misunderstanding, explain and listen to both sides, escaping the problem will not solve anything, it just added pain to your heart but drinking will lead to good segg. Hahahaha
Love love love
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I enjoyed it!
I actually enjoyed this drama. It was filmed during the pandemic so they had to take a lot of precautions and weren’t able to shoot the drama the way they really wanted. I liked the main leads and enjoyed the comedy of their interactions. The love scenes were HOT and fun to watch. There is one scene involving the Heimlich maneuver that had me laughing so hard there were actual tears! Just don’t take the show so seriously and watch for enjoyment/entertainment. I hope to see the main actors in other shows-especially Tee!!!Was this review helpful to you?
