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Against All Odds: The Unyielding Journey of Ling Ruo Jin
This review contains minor spoilers, but they aren't major plot reveals.
Plot Summary
The story of a girl whose circumstances are not in her favour but at every step people and her own people stop her. This is the story of how she challenges the circumstances.
Main Characters
Ling Ruo Jin: is a strong independent girl who never gives up on circumstances and never asks for help
Xiao Ye Han: is a bottomless pot, bending wherever the weight is, who has no backbone of his own.
Highlights
Strengths: It was a good thing for a girl to be strong, not to bow down to anyone and not ask for help from anyone in any situation. You will not see tears in her eyes or wrinkles on her face even for a moment. The boy takes a firm decision once taken, yes this thing also shows negativity in him.I always demand love in any drama. I wait for a cute scene between the couple or for them to unite. There were almost no moments of love in this, yet its absence was not felt. The character of the girl was so strong that she carried the entire show. It seemed as if even after becoming friends, they had separated from each other with respect, it would have been also a good ending .
Weaknesses: How can a person get up immediately after the operation, medical technicality had to be taken care of. Secondly, putting the boy's life in danger so that girl forgives the boy is a very old trick. Thirdly if someone has shown favour on you then it does not mean that you give him benefit of doubt to torture the world. 4th thing, as soon as you get the hint that she is not your saviour, you turn 180 degrees. It does not matter for you what is the nature of the human being, it matters for you that you return favour on someone. I have seen this concept many times, sometimes in short length series, sometimes filmed vertically, it is repetition for me. But still the way the story has been presented, there is not even a single sign of defeat from beginning to end, is praiseworthy. I did not feel frustrated. It was not special but it was not rubbish either, you can definitely watch it once.
Overall Impressions
While the plot felt repetitive at times, the presentation was still praiseworthy. Ling Ruo Jin's character was a highlight, maintaining strength and resolve from start to finish. Despite some weak narrative choices and overused tropes, the drama kept me engaged without frustration. It may not stand out as extraordinary, but it’s definitely worth a watch for those who enjoy a determined female lead.
Rating
5/10
Plot Summary
The story of a girl whose circumstances are not in her favour but at every step people and her own people stop her. This is the story of how she challenges the circumstances.
Main Characters
Ling Ruo Jin: is a strong independent girl who never gives up on circumstances and never asks for help
Xiao Ye Han: is a bottomless pot, bending wherever the weight is, who has no backbone of his own.
Highlights
Strengths: It was a good thing for a girl to be strong, not to bow down to anyone and not ask for help from anyone in any situation. You will not see tears in her eyes or wrinkles on her face even for a moment. The boy takes a firm decision once taken, yes this thing also shows negativity in him.I always demand love in any drama. I wait for a cute scene between the couple or for them to unite. There were almost no moments of love in this, yet its absence was not felt. The character of the girl was so strong that she carried the entire show. It seemed as if even after becoming friends, they had separated from each other with respect, it would have been also a good ending .
Weaknesses: How can a person get up immediately after the operation, medical technicality had to be taken care of. Secondly, putting the boy's life in danger so that girl forgives the boy is a very old trick. Thirdly if someone has shown favour on you then it does not mean that you give him benefit of doubt to torture the world. 4th thing, as soon as you get the hint that she is not your saviour, you turn 180 degrees. It does not matter for you what is the nature of the human being, it matters for you that you return favour on someone. I have seen this concept many times, sometimes in short length series, sometimes filmed vertically, it is repetition for me. But still the way the story has been presented, there is not even a single sign of defeat from beginning to end, is praiseworthy. I did not feel frustrated. It was not special but it was not rubbish either, you can definitely watch it once.
Overall Impressions
While the plot felt repetitive at times, the presentation was still praiseworthy. Ling Ruo Jin's character was a highlight, maintaining strength and resolve from start to finish. Despite some weak narrative choices and overused tropes, the drama kept me engaged without frustration. It may not stand out as extraordinary, but it’s definitely worth a watch for those who enjoy a determined female lead.
Rating
5/10
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