Love from Divorce (2023)

Just a Feel Good Series

Oh, this was unexpectedly good. Usually for miniserieses, I'd have problems with the pacing of the story and how well the script is written. I went into this without any expectations and I was pleasantly surprised.

What I like about this the most is how the characters were written, even the second leads. I like that the FL is headstrong and isn't your usual damsel in distress. She knew what she wanted and how to get it. The ML really pissed me off with how he treated her because of the initial misunderstanding. But what I like about him was when he actually figured out he loved her, he was ready to do anything to win her back. He was willing to learn and look stupid. ? He is cute though. Speaking of cute, the FL looks so cute. She's too pretty that I find myself saying it too often while watching. I was more mesmerized by her than the ML. ?

The second leads were written very well too. Although the 2FL is a bit annoying, she still had her pride and decency especially at the end. The 2ML is a green flag through and through that I can't help but feel for him.

Overall, I love how feel good and well written this series is. Just as much as how I loved seeing the best secretary/ wingman in the room.

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Fun minidrama with strong female lead & comical male lead

Found this minidrama from Fresh Drama Youtube channel so decided to watch it after briefly reading reviews on MDL.

What I liked:
1) Female lead characterisation - I like that Wen Lan's smart & capable. Fan Luo Qi played the role well and she looked beautiful too.
2) The plot - It's centred on Wen Lan's personal and professional life and there is a great balance and execution of this short minidrama. She suffered from amnesia but this trope wasn't dragged (thank gawd). The last five episodes were fun to watch.
3) Visuals - I must say Ma Chen Xi, who played second male lead Shi Cu, is more handsome than the actor who played male lead Xu Kai Xin. The actor who played rival Shi Xun is handsome too.

What I disliked:
1) Mu Bai characterisation - I dislike that he's vain and kept checking out himself. I understand the moments were done to bring out humour but they didn't build the case for audience to root for him in his pursuit of Wen Lan.
2) The romance - Sadly lacklustre and too focused on comic relief. I get it that he realised his mistakes and mistreatment of his wife. However I felt that there was no clear distinction between his guilt for his wrongdoings and his love for Wen Lan. Despite that, the lessons on wooing Wen Lan were hilarious and I do love the wedding scene.

Favourite scene
Episode 3 was so hilarious especially when Wen Lan was drunk. ROFL.

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