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Unlike the OG s1&2 (which I loved), I had a love/hate relationship with this remake. I didn't even bother watching the OG s3, but let's be real, I'm sure many of s1&2 fans didn't either. What I liked about this remake was that consolidated all OG seasons into one & kept the same cast. I guess they also had to tweak & add some new storylines & love scenes to make this remake somewhat different too. I also liked that they chose an actress who kinda looks like one of the FL (Zhao Wei) from the OG. Bonus was they also had Ruby Lin from the OG cast played small, yet the perfect cameo role in this remake. Thank goodness they didn't make her maid as clingy as the OG version one too. The costumes & quality were obviously better being that it was newer so the tech was better. Younger looking cast to resemble closer to their characters' ages as well.
Onto the cons: some of the main the characters themselves weren't as lovable as their OG versions. The writers made remake's Xiaoyanzi & Yong Qi way more immature & irrational. These are supposed to be lovable & charming characters, but in this remake, they're kinda annoying half the time. I also dk why they added in an unnecessary love triangle character for them, but this 3rd wheel/new character (Benjiman) in this one was basically the rational more mature versions of their OG selves. Benjamin's character also took away the sisterhood bond she's supposed to have with the other FL. Their blood sisterhood doesn't seem as close as they were in the OG due to the fact that she confided in Benjamin more than she does her sister.
As for the other main couple, I didn't feel as much chemistry from them as I did the OG. My favorite couple in this remake was actually the side one: Qing'er & Xiaojian. They looked the cutest together compared to the main ones. I'm sure if they had kept the same cast in the s3, I would've loved them too since they hinted at it at the end of s2. The OG actor/actress for those roles would've looked cute together too. All in all, I've only rewatched this remake a couple mainly for this side couple & the more exciting scenes while skipping thru some of the other couples' love plots or tantrum scenes. Plus, Zhao Wei's Xiaoyanzi felt more authentic & funnier.
Onto the cons: some of the main the characters themselves weren't as lovable as their OG versions. The writers made remake's Xiaoyanzi & Yong Qi way more immature & irrational. These are supposed to be lovable & charming characters, but in this remake, they're kinda annoying half the time. I also dk why they added in an unnecessary love triangle character for them, but this 3rd wheel/new character (Benjiman) in this one was basically the rational more mature versions of their OG selves. Benjamin's character also took away the sisterhood bond she's supposed to have with the other FL. Their blood sisterhood doesn't seem as close as they were in the OG due to the fact that she confided in Benjamin more than she does her sister.
As for the other main couple, I didn't feel as much chemistry from them as I did the OG. My favorite couple in this remake was actually the side one: Qing'er & Xiaojian. They looked the cutest together compared to the main ones. I'm sure if they had kept the same cast in the s3, I would've loved them too since they hinted at it at the end of s2. The OG actor/actress for those roles would've looked cute together too. All in all, I've only rewatched this remake a couple mainly for this side couple & the more exciting scenes while skipping thru some of the other couples' love plots or tantrum scenes. Plus, Zhao Wei's Xiaoyanzi felt more authentic & funnier.
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