The best version of BOF

As someone who has seen all the other remake and is a fan of the BOF franchise, I was skeptical about this version. I didn't think there was anything new they could bring to this adaptation. I was convinced it'd be just as disappointing as previous versions. But this version turned out to be the remake that renewed my love for this franchise, and give me the update that I needed from the previous adaptations. I kind of wish this version came out first so that my love and excitement would be stronger. Both the script and the directing were superb!!!

It's on brand for BOF to be cast with actors with little to no acting experience so I won't flag them too much for that. In fact I think they did better than others in previous version. Bright is such a talented actor. He's carrying the show to be honest. From watching interviews with the cast he seems like such a happy-go-lucky guy, but when Thyme is angry I believe it, when he is distraught I believe it, when he is happy, being dumb, or smitten ???? (I believe it). Tu isn't doing so bad for her first drama too.

Truly, my only complaint thus far is that its coming to an end. This is the best version and the shortest.

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Don't think too much about it and enjoy the drama for what it is

So... let me start off by saying that I did do a lot of skipping through this drama. Its your typical contract marriage romcom, without the added headache that usually comes with it. Admittedly there's some major plot holes but if you just go with it you will thoroughly enjoy the ride.

The drama starts off with the typical will-they-won't-they push and pull, but once the pair gets together they are solid. Never once was i afraid something was going to keep them apart. The drama quickly became a more slice of life drama. What I appreciated most was that the couple always had each other's backs. They worked together to set wrongs right. They were each other's ride or die. I truly believed they loved each other. However that's probably more attributed to the two leads having great chemistry. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the couple's unwavering trust in each other; so much so that they are always honest with each other. I find it so frustrating when couples allow misunderstandings to occur because they don't say how they truly feel. Not this couple tho! They are so cute together.

But of course every historical drama always has to have a political subplot (thats the part i skipped through). We've seen it, we know how it will end, don't need to watch it again.

As I've said, the main couple has amazing chemistry. For newbies I thought Tang Min and Caesar did great in their roles. I really don't think for the simplicity of the drama that the acting could have been done better.

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