Just feels right

Everyone is cute, (almost) everyone is nice, no horrible horrible angst, just a bunch of lovely and brave kids growing up and turning into adults. It's relaxing, the friendship is solid even when there is obvious romantic feelings budding and there is no awkward second hand embarrasment for us viewers. The acting feels natural, nothing over the top, and the main couple is just adorable. ML and SML have this weirdly nice husky voices that I enjoy a lot. The FML makes sense most of the time. The only thing I find annoying is when they switch Bull's Nikon camera to Canon.

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The SML is the ML himself

A well made show with higher production value than I expected from a fantasy C-drama. I just wish sometimes FL would just stop and listen what ML has to say.

He Zhengyu finds a love rival in himself from last year. Or the other way around??

Basically FL Jialan who lives in the year 2021 is dating Zhengyu from the year 2022 thanks to a time glitch that happens every night, while also crossing path with Zhengyu from the year 2021. Both men are the same person but Z2.0 is a tad bit more humane. Just like myself today is not exactly the same as myself from last year.

What I find exciting is that, I actually do see Zhengyu2022 as a different man from Zhengyu2021. The actor plays both characters so well that I can totally understand Jialan's initial rejection of Zhengyu2021.

I probably make it sound confusing but really, the story is quite easy to follow because there is always a time stamp so we know in which year a scene is folding. We can also see how ML/SML are gradually falling for FL. Once ML&FL realise their feelings, it doesn't take them long to be together. Something like "I like you, do you like me?" "Yeah" *kiss*. Maybe not even a "Yeah".

Many people comment about the age gap of the actor and actress, but I don't find it problematic. I mean they're both in their 20s, what's the big deal.

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This drama is pretty interesting despite the low production value. Not so much cringey acting and the characters behave like most people would. Despite the very short episodes and rushed storytelling, I lacked the patience to not fast forward in the last few episodes, but that's because I'm here mostly for the romance.
The ML is just weirdly obsessed with taking responsibility after having a one night stand with the FL, while she is hilariously trying hard to tell him 'no thanks, I'm good'. He's very good looking though, his physique and the eye make up does help with his character, he should have been No. 1 on the Handsome Men list. The FL is sensible and loves her career as a thief. All in all, this would be a good drama to binge on a weekend day.

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Totally recommended

I'll start from the end: I just finished it, 40 episodes and it was totally worth the late night sleep. I still feel the lump in my throat and the heaviness in my heart because the ending is beautiful, liberating, heartwarming, and I feel like I'm not ready to let go of Lianhua. The trio friendship lasts till the end and finally Lianhua gets what he wants: freedom. I mean, seriously. Leave the poor man alone. Also, I give low rewatch value because I can't bear to be this involved the second time. Dramatic, I know.

We don't get to see much of the ambitious and arrogant sect leader Li Xiangyi, instead we see him as the mature, reliable, witty, calm Li Lianhua. Lianhua is the kind of guy that you might say "Oh he's here! Thank goodness!" upon seeing him. The way he cultivates friendships with Fan Daobing and Di Feishang is kind and understanding that no wonder they can't resist him. Kudos to the actor for conveying such gentle yet strong character. His eyebrow lifts, smirks, the little gestures feel so natural I forgot he is an actor doing his job.
Fan Daobing grows a lot throughout the story and not only in fighting skills. By the end of the story he is an intelligent young adult in control of his own life. Di Feishang is a villain you can't hate. His A Fei mode is endearing and emotionally clueless makes him almost like a comic relief. These characters are perfectly portrayed by the actors.

I don't want to write too much and at 40 episodes it is quite a daunting commitment to watch but listen, do watch it anyway. It's about lovely friendships and loyalty, so there is barely any romance, but our trio is more than enough.

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Hilarious and heartwarming.

I want more of this chaotic trio. Yiyong is rough around the edges but really he is such a kind human being. The people around him are hilarious and warm at the same time. The cases are mostly heartbreaking and even the characters admit it but they are always solved in the sweetest ways. Yes I cried a lot but not in a bad way. I cried because Yiyong is just a kid afterall. A very good looking kid, mind you (even with the mullet).
One thing that I like the most is how everyone cries ugly!! You know sometimes it is so unrealistic that people in dramaland can still look so perfect when they cry, not here. Here people cry and have runny nose.
I am really hoping that they would make a 2nd season. They really should, 12 episode is perfect for one season but we need more story! We have 30-40 episodes of trashy dramas so why can't we have more of this gem, right??

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What in the cuteness is this?? If I didn't know, I wouldn't have guessed that the main guy is the same guy who played Ai Jia in Falling into Your Smile. He has done a very good job playing a totally different character. The story is quite simple and very easy to follow. I managed to get through the secondhand embarrasement because Su Zaizai is self aware that she can be quite embarassing sometimes. Despite her childish appearance and demeanor, Su Zaizai is an honest girl and you can count on her to stand up for herself.
The last few episodes are a bit of a rush but it's fine, still enjoyable.

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Don't we all love Wang-Wang couple?

I watched for the pair. Like many of you here, I watched Once We Get Married and was ecstatic to find that they were paired up in another romcom.
I'm not looking for mindblowing plot or award winning series, I'm in for the good feeling and romance. Call me shallow and get in the line.
Our main leads are very natural that a tiny bit of me wishes that they were a real life couple.
There is no ridiculous angst. The (somewhat) SML is respectable, triggering some jealousy in our ML but not for long because we know he is not a serious contender. Quanquan is a witty kid, I wonder how they brief the young actor to deliver the character because he doesn't even seem like he's acting. Very well done.
The other couples are entertaining, I appreciate Cao Mu and her good looking younger boyfriend, but my favourite is the doctor and the ballerina. Once the dynamic changes between them it's just precious how doc is now desperately trying to convince Zhuzhu that hey! He likes her too, so much!
This drama is not petty in skinship either. They kiss like normal couples do. Good morning kiss, happy kiss, random kiss, thank you kiss, sexy kiss, you name it they do it. I hate it when a drama is so lacking in romantic gestures that a couple doesn't even kiss on their wedding day! *Cough* Road Home *cough*

Overall, it is worth binging on a weekend.

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Outrageously Over The Top but the fan service is giving

There's a lot of bathing scenes and General Jin Fu for some reasons really likes to go topless. And by god the kisses are hot.
The story itself is actually quite interesting. I was quite invested in the beginning but now kind of looking forward for the charade to be over. It is so satisfying to see the FL being a powerful personality and doesn't hesitate to kill.

The acting is not the best and the script can be cringey. Plotholes so big they are more like plotcaves, but this show is kind of addictive. I'll be watching it till the end.

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Sweet sweet couple

I have watched this show several times because this is my go to series when I don't know what to watch. I really don't care about the other couples because I find them boring, but our main couple is where it's at.
They start from strangers to doctor patient to friends to lovers gradually and it just seems so natural. You can see when the gear shifts smoothly and the ML is now actively wooing the FL, and she is enjoying the ride.
Like I said, I skip parts about the other couples. I also find how the girls keep complaining about how old they are utterly ridiculous. I mean, 27??? OLD??? Girls you haven't even lived!
But anyway, it is worth watching if only for the main couple.

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Hilarious

Yes it is butt touching. Now get over it.

This drama is hilarious. I enjoy it partly because I just shut off my brain, knowing if I want something realistic I will just go to work and buy groceries. There are quite many deaths for a comedy but the mystery is appealing and difficult to guess.
Our main characters are well played; Bong is sweet natured and Detective is bad tempered, opposite attracts. I have seen enough Lee Min Ki playing stoic characters so a rude annoying dude is something different, although his skin is still so glowing and perfect for an overworked detective.
Although the romance is subtle it touches my teenage romance dream: A tsundere and a puppy eyed girl reluctantly work together to solve a mystery. I go gyaa gyaaa internally.

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UPDATE BELOW. SORRY FOR THE CAPS, I AM EMOTIONAL.

(This first part is my original review before I finished the series)

OH HOW I HOOWWWWLLLLEEEDDDDD!!!!! This show has many of the most outrageous banters in the asian dramaverse.
The FL is strongheaded and seems to be unafraid of anything. Her life, her rules. She outshines all other girls, and not always in a good way. The ML is more like "Oh you want my help? Let me think about it while I lean on this wall looking cool with my smouldering eyes broad shoulders tiny waist and smexy voice." He is one cunning bastard. But of course he is a good person deep down inside, and a patient man too. I am now at episode 20 and we can already see the budding boy in love that he is, silently crushing while helping his dream girl dealing with murder, suicide, defamation, and other annoying things happening in her life. She is just too busy for romance, you know.

Episode 21 is also a milestone for Qiu Min, FL little sister. It is a "WTF girl" moment but also "You go girl, go get what you want" moment.

The villain is smart and also, a cunning bastard. Going against him is like playing chess. He can guess your next move so you better think carefully. Quite satisfying as an opponent, really.

I will update when I finish but for now, I'm ready for more romance.

MY UPDATE AFTER FINISHING THE SERIES

Ok, no more romance. At least nothing worth mentioning. Our ML is just very understanding that he would never keep the free spirited FML tied in a romantic relationship, not even trying. LIKE, DUDE FR. HAVE YOU NEVER HEARD OF BEYONCE'S PUT A RING ON HER. And the FML just doesn't tell that she is actually willing to stay. 'If only he would ask', she says silently. PEOPLE, COME ON. Who wrote this shit.

Now, the little sister. It is not a 'You go girl' moment, apparently. But more like 'You go and never come back, girl' moment because she goes full unhinged from eps 21 onwards. Again, who wrote this shit???

To make things worse, the FML has to pretend that she is someone with a totally different identity, in front of the whole townspeople. Oh she looks the same, sounds the same, same height and everything, but she is not HER, because HER is dead. She is a totally different girl that has nothing to do with HER. And the whole town fell for it. SOMEONE FIRE THE WRITER ALREADY PLEASE.

It could have been very good. What a missed opportunity.

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I love it so much I wish I hadn't watched it

so I could watch it again for the first time and feel all the feelings all over again. The gradual friendship between the two characters is beautiful and funny. These are two kids growing up to be young adults, trying to be a crutch for each other and you would ship them together right off the bat. The girl is brave and honest with her feelings and has the "whatever I'll do it so what" attitude that you root for her. The boy is amused by this attitude and doesn't hide it a bit. He is more complex than the popular party boy facade he shows through his live shows. The classmates are hilarious. No one is evil and every one is human.

It's about friendship, youth love, forbidden love, family love, dreams, rejection, acceptance, and be in peace with who you are.

The music is GREAT and fitting. I have them in a loop on Spotify. Never thought I'd like anything from Coldplay before this.

SPOILER and my thoughts on it starting here:

No one dies. Ok good.
The ending makes me sigh in relieve albeit still with a tad of heartache. Well, what can I say, there are many kinds of happy ending.
I understand why he can't love her the way she wants him to and I love how he is honest with her and himself about it. Is he gay? Yes I'd like to think that he is and that's why we never hear the voice of his ex nor see the face. I mean, he's very very very cute and I wish the girl gets him but he is so lovable that I'm glad he is happy in his own right by the end of the movie. I also understand her disappointment but relieved that she accepts it eventually and walks her own path.

At least they kiss. A good one too at that.

I would love to rewatch it but I'm not ready yet.

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