YOU are certainly the ONE

I went into this drama blind and boy, I was in for a very nice treat! :o) I'd divide this drama into 3 segments: 1st - ML deceives FL with amnesia; 2nd - FL leaves ML after she recovers her memory; 3rd - FL and ML get together and become a formidable and yet, loving couple.

The drama was captivating from the get-go and while I may have watched both leads somewhere prior to this drama, I did not recognise them and so, I'd consider them fresh faces to me. And I certainly liked these fresh faces very much.

What I Loved:
- The FL was so pretty to watch. She looked so lovely. Additionally, I liked that she that she had a strong will as well as a strong, sound and smart mind of her own. She was both soft and firm, both beguiling and ruthless. She would smile charmingly while killing mercilessly. I loved that about her.
- The ML was handsome in his own way. He was manly. While he wasn't particularly tall and muscular, he was manly enough and owned the role of CXZ. I liked to see how, after he had fallen head over heels in love with FL, he was a totally smitten and jealous man.
- The ML's bestie was, despite not being a hottie, a cutie. He was a true bestie and showed up for CXZ whenever CXZ needed him. I loved how he supported CXZ and was a great support role.
- I liked to see the strong females in the show, such as LMT, who stood up for themselves and spoke their minds in this patriarchal society. LMT was so resourceful and shrewd while being all feminine and beguiling. I liked how she charmed everyone including CXZ. I liked that SXJ, the empress, developed a strong backbone and stood up for herself in her own tactful manner. What I learnt was that we did not have to be boorish and aggressive when dealing with asses and imbeciles. We could still be refined and respectable.
- CXZ's men were loyal and at times, cute to watch too. Mo Ru and Nanny Li were great support roles.
- Plot was fairly intriguing and interesting. I wanted to watch one episode after another.
- Acting was fairly good. As mentioned, ML and FL were a lovely couple and I loved watching them together. The scene which stood out for me was when they decided to part in the 2nd segment. I felt their pain and longing. Their tears moved me. When she stabbed him with her hairpin and he pulled it out, cleaned off his blood and returned it to her, I swooned just a little. It was a very endearing and moving scene.
- A fairly happy ending which, IMO, could have been happier. :o)

What I Did Not Like:
- Indisputably, I hated Lian Mother and Daughter duo. They were self-entitled. The mother was shrill and shrieky and bordering on "cray-cray". She was awful to watch. The daughter looked awful in this drama (having seen her in another drama which she looked normal). I found the telling-off and slap from CXZ's mother particularly satisfying to watch. That bit*h totally deserved plenty of slaps to "wake up her idea". Such a silly and hateful woman she was!
- Prince Sui was also another "cray-cray". Hateful to watch his audacious schemes. Same for Yun'er - that bit*ch - without much brain and poise.
- He Zhen was rather hard to watch for me as I did not find her acting very natural. She came across as kind of awkward and spoilt.

Finally, suspend disbelief (as usual with reference to such dramas) because the scene in the last episode was really unbelievable. CXZ and LMT paired up to kill the guards sent by Prince Sui and they managed to kill them all without soiling their clothes at all (still total wrinkle-free and bloodless; pristine off-white). That scene left me scoffing. Other than this, I really loved watching this lovely pair. FL was very lovely indeed - so pleasing on the eyes, total eye candy - and ML was all smitten and such. I liked that he only had eyes for her and loved just her. This applied to FL too. They formed a formidable couple with brain and brawn for the ML and brains and charm for the FL.

Overall, I would have given a perfect 10 for this drama if not for the slight flaws which I could not reconcile with. Thus, I gave it a 9/10.

This drama entertained me tremendously and I looked forward to watching each episode. I highly recommend this drama!! :o)
<3 <3 <3

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truly, she is in a class of her own - holding up amidst patriarchy and the boys

I came to this drama late. Understand that it aired in 2020 and it is now August 2024. Nonetheless, better late than never. I am happy that I watched this drama and I recommend those who are wondering if they should watch it or not to dive right in.

What I Liked A Whole Lot:
- It was my first time watching the FL but she was likeable. I watched ML in "Go Ahead" and had a good impression of him. The other MLs in the form of Lei Ze Xin and Yu Le Xuan were more my cup of tea though. Well, I really liked that the cast was a bunch of handsome lads. It made me happy to watch their shenanigans. Acting-wise, they were pretty decent too.
- I really liked the growth of the MLs such as Lei Ze Xin. He turned out to be so likeable. Yu Le Xuan too. The other FLs were also not that annoying. It was a nice surprise to see that Mu Xiao Man was not a damsel in distress and that Han Shu Min was not "xin ji nu". She accepted that love could not be forced and moved on well.
- I loved the competition of shooting arrows to hit the targets to get points. It was so strangely riveting that I had to keep on watching to know the result! I loved this competition part of the show. Top marks for suspense and engagement levels!
- I liked that the drama tried to tie everything up and to link things as well as possible.
- The principal turned out to be a good guy which was a good thing. Master Wang was truly a good man from start to finish and I liked episode 36 the most when he said to let him remain clueless if there were things he should not know. Wise chap!
- There was some intrigue as to what was going on. There was humour. There was comedic relief. There was happy ending!!

What I Didn't Like That Much:
- The Lord Han was villainous. He was super self-absorbed and black-hearted. He did not teach his son the right moral values. He was warped. Thankfully, he received his just punishment.

Suspend disbelief that no one can tell that "he" is actually a "she" and the drama will be enjoyable.

Personally, I found meaning in the drama.
1) combat patriarchy and misogyny; fight for equality of the sexes - both should be able to receive good education and both should be respected; what men can do, women can probably do too (and vice versa)
2) when given golden opportunities, women can be as good as men; women should not constantly be tamped down (by society and by men) and limited by ridiculous notions that go "you're a girl, so what can you achieve"; rather, "I'm a girl, so I can surely achieve something too"
e.g. as FL Wen Bin was not restricted due to her gender, she could thrive and flourish and display her good sense and intelligence as a person/ woman; she showed that women had potential too and could do well if given chances just like the lads
3) lifelong learning and being a constant student keeps us updated and "young"

I found that this drama not only entertained me for 36 episodes, but it also shared lessons about treating others with dignity and respect and that good will triumph in the end (so, choose to be a morally good person).

I recommend this drama. It was a great ride with handsome lads to watch and I really liked seeing these (young and handsome) cuties! :o)

<3

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A Singular Pursuit (in all interpretations of 'singular')

I wanted to watch something on iQiYi because I had paid for the subscription and then, I found this drama.

Having just watched "Ordinary Greatness" before this drama, I thought it would not be too bad to watch another show starring Zhang Ruo Yun. While I am not his fan, I recognise that he is an excellent actor. I am mighty glad that I decided to go ahead with this drama.

What I Liked Quite a Bit:
- The acting was good -- very solid acting.
- The plot while fixated on the issue of Silk Road Tax / $3530, moved along quite fast. I found myself wanting to know how this issue, which had been unearthed after being buried for so long, would eventually be resolved. While I knew that Shuai Jia Mo would be fine as the ML, it was interesting to see how he faced the various challenges and powerful figures who tried so hard to ensure that he kept mum and that secrets which were buried, stayed forever buried.
- Shuai Jia Mo's BFF, Feng Bao Yu, as well as his BFF's sister, turned out to be such loveable gems who recognised SJM for who he was and just let him be.
- The characters were shown to be complex which I liked. I liked seeing how the magistrate of Tongyang County did Math with SJM and recognised that while SJM was most probably right, he had other considerations to take note of and that he would still refute what SJM claimed. I liked seeing how complex and human the characters were such as the assistant magistrate of Wancheng County who, layer by layer, showed that he knew the truth and that eventually, he decided to let the truth be told.
- I liked how tactful and calm the Grand Coordinator of Fengxing was as he peeled off layer by corrupt layer to reveal the truth of the matter. (Something to learn from. There is no need to be all mean and fierce and shouty to get one's way or to get to the truth of the matter.)
- The lawyer turned out to be a fairly good fellow and I liked the budding romance between him and Feng Bi Yu.
- Blessedly happy ending in that the baddies were punished and justice prevailed. It was also very pleasant to see that SJM was finally able to get some closure of sorts and that the past no longer tortured him. It seemed that he had helped his father to solve the case of $3530 and everything fell into fall in the last episode and he could finally move on.

What I Didn't Like That Much:
- Magistrate Mao was so very shouty. He kept on yelling and bellowing.
- Ma Wen Cai was such an ass. He was super hateful. He was so corrupt and heinous.
- Fan Yuan was manipulative and malicious. He wanted to harm the innocent just to keep himself safe. He was so corrupt and so hateful.
- Erm, the elderly men looked pretty much similar. (There were so many men, especially, older men, in this drama and so few ladies.)

Overall, while this show was very singular in its pursuit, it entertained me for 14 whole episodes!!

I'd say that this drama knew that it could not be stretched for too long and it wrapped up once the case was solved and closed.

I'd highly recommend this show as an "intelligent drama" (if this makes sense). <3

:o)

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Riveting Police in Action

I did not know what to expect when I chanced upon this show (because of Bai Lu) and decided to go for it (also because of Bai Lu). I'm glad I gave it a chance and I'd like to urge viewers to watch this well-made drama too. I generously give it a 10/10 because it is a solid and spectacular production with top-notch acting from every single cast member.

What I Liked A Lot:
- The cast was "da-bomb". Everyone acted so well. I thought that the casting was excellent and appropriate too. Everyone fitted his or her role well and everyone delivered spectacularly. No one outshone the others and everyone had his or her moment to shine. Wang Shou Yi delivered remarkably. When he went on leave for two days in the drama, his absence was greatly felt and even I, the audience, felt incredibly relieved when he returned to work. I must applaud every single actor and actress in this drama. Truly, they were so real. I believed them 100%. There was no disconnect.
- The development of all the characters was great. For instance, the rookie police officers were like diamonds in the rough but they became much more polished and mature at the end of the drama in which one year had passed. The development felt real and was well-paced.
- There was plenty of suspense. I wanted to know what had happened and what would happen. I also liked that each "open" case got its "closure".
- In general, everything in the drama was tied up nicely and explained nicely.

Hmm, TBH, there wasn't much that I disliked... just those annoying minor characters like the family who harassed the couple and their little son; the obsessive helicopter parent in the form of the ridiculous and senseless female doctor; the horrible parents who neglected their parental duties and still expected filial piety; Zhou Hui's crazy mother who had to re-examine her values; Xia Jie's paranoid and crazy mother who needed therapy...

Nonetheless, the cases were all very real and showcased the unpleasant side of society and the scumbags. I guess we have to look at these terrible cases and awful people to know what NOT to follow.

Additionally, I was devastated when Cao Jian Jun committed that most senseless crime. He just wanted to do more and be an admirable person whom others could look up to. In the end, even after Wang Shou Yi told him to move on and lead another good "non-police" life, he continued to be a "police officer" and he eventually died while protecting a comrade. It was most tragic and I felt devastated for his wonderful wife, Zhou Hui. Zhou Hui stuck with him through thick and thin and she never once despised him. She was model wife with a sincere heart for him. I also felt devastated when the doctor fellow died in a senseless killing. (le sigh... the pain and the tears)

I highly recommend this drama to viewers, especially to those who aren't looking for romance. It is an excellent production!! It is fast-paced, touching, suspenseful and just simply drama at its very best!!

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harsh realities of the workforce & the importance of book smarts and street smarts

I wanted to watch this when it aired.

Alas! I am 4 years late but better late than never. I highly recommend this drama to mature viewers who have experience being in the workforce. It is also a good drama for those who have not entered the workforce to get a "taste" of what it is like.

What I Like Very Much:
- This drama has a stellar cast. Never once did I cringe because of poor acting. The acting is top-notch and very believable. Big Kudos to the cast, especially the main leads.
- I like the complex character in the form of Wu Ke Zhi. Although he is not a perfect worker/ superior, he comes across as someone with heart and whom I, like Fatty, will like to work for and to work with. He is portrayed as someone who deserves respect for how hard he works and for how dedicated to being a good person he is.
- Lin Yu Ming is another character that I like very much. I like the way he speaks and how he knows what works for him and what does not.
- The plot, despite being in the workplace and all, is not boring at all. In fact, I find the storyline engaging and eventful. I want to know what happens next and am riveted enough to want to keep on watching.
- This drama is a drama about growth of the different interns/ newbies as well as the development of the older staff. I enjoy seeing how the interns/ newbies become more skilled, more experienced, more tactful etc.

What I Do Not Like at All:
- Yin Sheng Chao is positively heinous. What makes this worse is that there are really people like him in the world. He is devious, evil, malicious, selfish, manipulative and just downright a scumbag!
- I find the drastic change in Hao Shuai from cunning and bold to a little "broken down" puppy hard to swallow. The drastic character change does not appear realistic and congruent to me. I do not like it. I feel that he should stay feisty and shrewd. Nonetheless, Yin Sheng Chao gets his just desserts in the end which makes things feel much better.
- Ma Zhong is another annoying boot-licking character who curry favours the top and ill-treats the subordinates.
- Gao Si Cong is positively irritating. He thinks too highly of himself when he actually is not that great. Thankfully, he grows and changes positively.

Additionally, from this drama, I have come to realise that a college degree is important because without it, doors are closed. Case in point - Sun Yi Qiu. He has the smarts and he is willing to work very hard but, without a proper college degree, he cannot find good employment in a reputable company.

Overall, I highly recommend this drama because of the amazing cast and the great plot!

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Worth a watch :o)

This is an extremely belated post/ review because I watched this several years back. I just want to keep a record of what I have watched (as much as possible).

From what I remember, this drama is quite exciting. The acting by the leads is excellent. A slice-of-life in the office kind of drama whereby people work hard to keep their jobs/ climb the corporate ladder. I remember feeling similar feelings as the characters as they struggled and tried their utmost.

This is a believable/ realistic drama with an excellent cast of actors and actresses who can act. They delivered. They brought the feels. I recommend this drama even though it is an old one. If you have not watched it and you like office type of dramas, give this a go. :)

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Because PSJ

I had pretty high expectations of this movie and figured that it would be a feel good sort of movie. Some parts of the movie shone and were excellent while other parts were, to be honest, a little "meh". I wanted to give it a 7.5/10 but because of the ML, I bumped it to 8/10. I am not his fan but I recognise that he is a fine actor and in this movie, he did a fine job (yet again).

Why did ML mark his own team in the start of the movie? (If someone can help me out here, it'll be great, thanks.)

ML was portrayed as a fairly prickly character with a fairly good heart. He was a great soccer player and he needed his time to shine just like the homeless soccer players. He needed to see his worth and his potential. The movie showed that everyone faced different challenges and everyone struggled to make his/ her life count. It showed that having good spirit and having others support and validate one are pretty vital in driving one "up and on". The highlight and touching moments were towards the end when the goalie kept catching the soccer ball with his whole body as though his entire life depended on it. I was moved to tears. When ML ran alongside his player to get him to kick the winning shot, I was moved too.

Overall, this movie is an okay watch. I expected more. Perhaps I expected it to be more excited and more thrilling. But, it was okay.

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Be Accepting of Those Struggling with Mental Health Issues

This drama was carried by the ML who was really quite charming and handsome. I found this a slightly above mediocre drama with pretty green actors and actresses but, kudos to them for being so earnest and for clearly trying hard! <3

What I liked about this drama:
- There weren't that many annoying and crazy villains.
- The ML was good looking and he made the show believable.
- The FL was pretty okay. It was great that she wasn't an annoying FL.
- The show moved along.
- The desserts looked mighty delicious.
- Minimal angst as things were resolved fairly quickly (as this is a fairly short drama).
- Happy ending.
- Teaches viewers that people with mental health issues are people who are also trying hard to live and to live well. Yes, they are troubled and depressed but they are trying to overcome and they are trying to live well. Show encourages viewers to be more accepting and less judgmental. People should not make a spectacle of those with mental health issues.

What I didn't like about this drama:
- The actors and actresses were pretty green IMO especially the lads who were working with ML and the supporting cast members. Nonetheless, it was clear that they were trying hard to play their roles well and so, I applaud them for their efforts. Everyone has to start somewhere and then, improve from there.
- The ML's sister should not have made everything about ML. True, she cared for him but was her method of care what he wanted?

Overall, this drama is all right as a filler or a light snack before moving on to something more "meaty" or as a breather after watching something "heavy".
:o)

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#thestruggleisreal as an ordinary life is hard

Let me dive right in to what I enjoyed about this drama (which is quite a bit).

What I liked:
- Excellent acting from the entire cast, especially the main cast. They were truly believable in their roles. Eventually, I really liked Lawyer Du and Lawyer Yi. They made sense and they showed how they turned out to be the way they were when we met them in the show. For the other characters like the trainee lawyers, Pan Yan and Shu Yi Nan, it was nice to see their growth. Growth is usually challenging and deeply uncomfortable.
- There are two sides to a coin and there are many sides in a multi-faceted world. The cases presented were simple and yet, complicated; complicated and yet, simple. It is hard to get past all the emotions which cloud one's judgement. The head and the heart sometimes find it hard to be friends.
- The drama truly depicted the ordinariness of life -- the petty fights, the ridiculousness of situations, the bizarreness of life, the confusion of life, the stark differences in perspectives, the irreconcilable differences, the love which turned to hate...
- Some parts of the plot were draggy... perhaps to showcase the ordinariness of day to day life and how mundane it can be and how tiring it can be.
- Most times, the drama delivered by solving cases fairly quickly and by keeping things going. The drama was fairly riveting.

What I didn't like:
- Zuo Na's parents cased dragged for way too long and her mother was a pain. She just dilly-dallied and wanted this and did not want this and changed her mind and changed her mind again... it was not fun to watch. However, this may be the whole point. Life isn't straightforward. Life isn't an equation that can be easily solved.
- I did not like the cases about fighting for the son because he's a boy and he carries on the family name etc. However, I understand that in society, this is the case for countless fights.
- I found the Zuo Na's family issue to be exceedingly saddening for her. She turned out to be as strong as can be despite the many f-up things in her life -- father wanting to divorce mother, father being with best friend and fathering a child with a young girl (who is his daughter's age, annoying uncle etc.
- There were unpleasant and unlikable characters but, isn't life like this?

Overall, I'd rate this as a good watch because of the very fine acting from the cast. They made the show shine. They also spoke really well and I enjoyed listening to them speak. Some lines from the script were witty and meaningful. This a drama that is, perhaps, more suitable for mature viewers. I liked it!

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CANDY crush :)

This drama kept popping up on my YouTube and so, I decided to watch it. I watched "Once We Get Married (2021)" and I quite enjoyed it. I gave it a rating of 8/10.

I like this new drama of theirs even more. This drama is like an upgraded version of the aforementioned drama. I like this new drama a lot!

What I love about this drama:
- The ML and FL have great chemistry. I like that they truly have eyes for each other and are sincere towards each other.
- The ML and FL are not the most gorgeous looking of the lot of actors and actresses but they are charming and attractive in their own ways.
- The little boy really looks like his "parents" and he is quite adorable. He is a fine, young actor.
- The plot is quite intriguing and quite fast-paced. I binged this drama in 3 to 4 days.
- I love the FL as she is sassy and fiercely independent. It takes a village to raise a child and she relies on her helpful buddies. She juggles her work life and home life. She is a devoted mother and an intelligent as well as capable worker. She is a modern day woman who is #boss.
- I love FL's bestie, Cao Mu. She is sassy, fiercely loyal, feminine yet strong, gorgeous, stylish and capable.
- I love ML's secretary, Hardy. He is the comic relief. He does his job well. He knows his role. He is loyal and dependable.
- The other characters are also quite all right, e.g. Yao Zi Zhu, Xin Di and Zhou Ru Ji. I like that they are good people with reasonable thoughts (and not psychotic thoughts) and have their hearts in the right places.
- There are bad characters in this drama, e.g. Cheng Qi Rang and Ding Yi Feng, but they get their just deserts and so, I am satisfied.
- The ending is slightly cliched but it is exactly the kind of ending that I like. The ML and FL get married and "live happily ever after" with another baby son.

I highly recommend this drama. Why? As above and because this drama is a relatively stress-free watch. Most parts are sweet and issues get resolved well. This drama is like … a pleasantly cool and sweet drink on a balmy day. Sip it. Enjoy it. The aftertaste is sweet too. :)

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Eye Candy in the form of ML & FL (that's about it)

I started this drama with high-ish expectations as it seemed promising.

The starting soundtrack is catchy and upbeat! I also like that FL as I think she's pretty and cute. I must say that I don't find her the best of actresses but she certainly looks good on the screen.

The drama started off quite fine and I'd say that I'd rate it a "round up 8" although it wasn't a full 8/10. However, as the drama continued, my rating for it began to dip. It went from 7.5 to 7 and then, eventually, 6.5/10.

What I liked:
- The ML and FL are good-lookers. They certainly make my TV screen look very fine indeed.
- The parts to do with the ML and FL are pretty sweet and rather engaging.
- The soundtrack is pleasant and suits the drama.
(I guess the above is about it. I tried to add more but...)

What I didn't like:
- FL's ex-boyfriend is all kinds of crazily manipulative. I mean: Why be disloyal when he purportedly loves FL so much? It does not make sense. He also seemed crazily hell-bent on making FL his wife and hurrying her to get married which did not make sense at all. Also, FL is a human being and not his object or an object for him to play with. FL isn't a plaything. That man has issues which he needs to solve. He also blames everyone else around him instead of being self-reflective and thinking deeply about his erroneous ways.
- FL's father is also all kinds of crazy. He simply cannot accept FL being her own person and having her own mind.
- FL's brother is absolutely a pain to watch! The older girl-younger man relationship here is painful to watch and not at all sexy or hot. He behaves childishly on many occasions. He is selfish (in the name of love) and he tries hard to be cute but fails miserably. I cannot stand the way he speaks. There is something odd about the movement of his mouth/ lips. I had to press "fast-forward" whenever he appeared. He isn't cute either.
- ML's crazy ex-girlfriend was truly insufferably annoying. I hated looking at her and I hated hearing her. She and FL's ex-boyfriend should get together. Both have serious issues. They are manipulative and self-centred.
- There is too much screen time for other uninteresting couples in the show - Xu Wei and Fang Qi as well as Wang Ji and Lin Si Yu. They were boring and frustrating!
- FL and ML have a rather lukewarm relationship. They don't seem to have that much sizzling chemistry but it's still okay for me. I completed the drama for them and to see them.
- In general, the acting in the show isn't top-notch/ stellar. The FL seems to have one main "sweet smile" expression. ML seems better. (I am actually a fan of FL... I just have to be honest despite being a fan! I have watched several of her dramas!)
- The plot isn't anything very exciting either. Nothing interesting or suspenseful happens throughout the whole show.

Overall, this show is okay to watch if you just fast-forward any parts that don't excite you. Trust me, you won't miss anything much at all! :)

[I respect other reviewers and their individual choices. There are plenty of dramas out there to suit every taste. Direct your support or lack of to the drama itself. If you support this drama, good for you and please continue to. Please write your own good reviews. If you do not support this drama, please also write your own review. We are reviewers. Not personal attackers. *For me, I review. I do not attack anyone at all.* Reserve your opinions for your reviews and not for the reviewer who is responding to the drama itself and not to other external aspects. I am responding to this drama that I have watched and I am not personally attacking any actor or actress in real life. It is all based on this particular drama only/ this particular reel life only. I do not know any of the cast in person (but of course).]

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Falling hard for U

I watched Season 1 and had to move on to Season 2. Season 2 proved to be very good too - entertaining and fun to watch!

What I liked:
- The FL and ML had good chemistry.
- The leads were cute! And, they looked cute together!
- The ML fell in love with FL and he was truly, madly and deeply in love with her. He was also protective of her. So sweet and manly!
- The FL was intelligent and competent! She could hold her own fort and was extremely fluent. I loved how she had her own mind and was able to problem-solve. She was able to help the ML and not just be a damsel in distress.

I really enjoyed this short ride and I’m so happy to have Season 2 to enjoy. Moving on to Season 3! :)

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Puppy Love - I’ve got my eyes on U.

I chanced upon this movie and after doing some brief research on it, I decided to watch it. No regrets. It made me relive (sort of) my teen hood and recall my own puppy love.

What I liked:
- The two leads have chemistry. The boy is tall and good-looking. I only found out belatedly that he is the son of Chen Kai Ge. I searched him up after this watching this movie. It’s a pity that he doesn’t have that many good works to his name (as yet). By good, I mean works with overall ratings of 8/10 on dramalist. The girl is quite plain but she’s okay. They are kind of cute together.
- The movie has touching moments.
- The movie has a happy ending.

It’s not a perfect movie - which one is? But, it’s fine to watch. Overall, good enough! I quite enjoyed it.

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Because Qiu Zhe.

I decided to watch this drama because it fitted my 2 criteria — at least 8/10 and no failures for reviews. Viewers praised this drama and so, I decided to go for it. I’m glad that I did.

What I liked:
- Qiu Zhe - I think he is a good actor but I’m not a big fan of his. I have not watched many of his works and was rather surprised to see him as the male lead. (I dived into the drama without checking the cast in detail.) I am pleasantly surprised by his very fine acting in this drama. He’s handsome, charming and appears very real. He acted very well and charmed me very much.
- The actors and actresses were (on the whole) very good at their job. Thumbs up for fine acting.
- The colleagues in the firm were nice people on the whole. There wasn’t much office politics and such.
- The plot was rather fast-paced and kept me engaged. Things were happening and I wanted to know what would happen. The plot was riveting enough.
- The mature romance between female lead’s mother and the older man was rather endearing to watch and realistically portrayed.
- Ending was a little rushed but it was a happy one and I like happy endings.

What I didn’t like:
- The female lead was a bit OTT IMO. She behaved rather irrationally at times IMO and I didn’t agree with her perspectives. She wasn’t the most charming/ pretty female lead either and her chin was too ‘pokey out-y’ for me. It appeared witch-like. I think another female lead might have done a better job and would have had more chemistry with the male lead.
- The female lead’s father and his wife were seriously beyond irksome. They were vile and repulsive. How could a father purposely cause hurt to his own daughter to force her into donating bone marrow to his other daughter. Talk about being biased! I hated the scenes with FL’s father and his wife. Such awful and indecent people.
- The baby girl who keep screaming and crying in the last episode.

Overall, this is a good drama to watch and I recommend it! The rewatch value isn’t high and the two leads don’t have sizzling chemistry but the acting is good and the plot is good too. Watch :)

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