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Compelling drama about science, society, self-discovery and love
The alternative title of this series is Paternity Appraiser. I never thought a modern, medium length cdrama shown on Youtube could be this compelling and thought-provoking.
What I liked:
1) Plot - This drama is quite science-y since it is set at DNA testing centre but I love how the testings were centred on different types of human conflicts. My favourite case is the liver disease patient. So heartbreaking
2) Ningshu characterisation - She's a well-written female lead. I love that she's rational, no-nonsense and understands her self-worth. My only gripe with her character is the way she broke up with Xi Da.
3) Xi Da characterisation - I enjoy watching his character development. He started off as a childish, never serious author doubling as sales person for the centre. As the show progressed, he took his role at the centre seriously and had tone down his immaturity while still remaining goofy. My only gripe with his character is when he showed off his blind dates in the hopes of making Ningshu jealous or angry. I don't like it when one intentionally hurt the other.
4) Supporting characters - It's amazing to see supporting characters such as Zhu Si, Wei Ai Yun, Ma Li Jun and Liang Zi Yang got backstories. They too had challenges to overcome and I love the atmosphere at the Anhe department lead by Ningshu.
5) Romance - I love watching how writer emphasised on older female/younger male romance theme when in real life, actress Xu Xiao Han is only two years older than actor Wanyan Luo Rong. Ningshu slowly opened up to Xi Da and realised her feelings for him. I wish they were kissing scenes before the breakup because the kissing scene when they were hurting was heartbreaking.
6) Ma Li Jun - It's weird that I am saying this but I like how his character is written. Cunning ex boyfriend who wouldn't take no as answer. His reason for wanting Ningshu back in his life caught my by surprise.
What I disliked:
1) Lighting - Outdoor scenes that were shot at night were difficult to watch. I wish the production had adjusted the lighting or corrected it during post-production.
2) Xi Da's mum - Gosh, I think what she did is worse than what Ma Li Jun did. She seemed harmless but she hurt 4 people.
Favourite scene
When Xi Da exited the lift and consoled Ningshu. I knew that misunderstanding would happen haha.
What I liked:
1) Plot - This drama is quite science-y since it is set at DNA testing centre but I love how the testings were centred on different types of human conflicts. My favourite case is the liver disease patient. So heartbreaking
2) Ningshu characterisation - She's a well-written female lead. I love that she's rational, no-nonsense and understands her self-worth. My only gripe with her character is the way she broke up with Xi Da.
3) Xi Da characterisation - I enjoy watching his character development. He started off as a childish, never serious author doubling as sales person for the centre. As the show progressed, he took his role at the centre seriously and had tone down his immaturity while still remaining goofy. My only gripe with his character is when he showed off his blind dates in the hopes of making Ningshu jealous or angry. I don't like it when one intentionally hurt the other.
4) Supporting characters - It's amazing to see supporting characters such as Zhu Si, Wei Ai Yun, Ma Li Jun and Liang Zi Yang got backstories. They too had challenges to overcome and I love the atmosphere at the Anhe department lead by Ningshu.
5) Romance - I love watching how writer emphasised on older female/younger male romance theme when in real life, actress Xu Xiao Han is only two years older than actor Wanyan Luo Rong. Ningshu slowly opened up to Xi Da and realised her feelings for him. I wish they were kissing scenes before the breakup because the kissing scene when they were hurting was heartbreaking.
6) Ma Li Jun - It's weird that I am saying this but I like how his character is written. Cunning ex boyfriend who wouldn't take no as answer. His reason for wanting Ningshu back in his life caught my by surprise.
What I disliked:
1) Lighting - Outdoor scenes that were shot at night were difficult to watch. I wish the production had adjusted the lighting or corrected it during post-production.
2) Xi Da's mum - Gosh, I think what she did is worse than what Ma Li Jun did. She seemed harmless but she hurt 4 people.
Favourite scene
When Xi Da exited the lift and consoled Ningshu. I knew that misunderstanding would happen haha.
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