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Perfect cast
They put together the two strongest actors and it ended up giving sizzling chemistry.Lusi is beautiful and super talented and she is wonderfully different as per the age change of Zhi. But that was no surprise since she never disappoints.
CZY deserves so much appreciation for this role because his face is super expressive. His eyes holds so much power, they communicate thousand emotions. Also these two look like a heavenly dream together.
Special shout out to Victor for being great Sang Yan because he made everything more fun.
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Decent storyline with good acting
Honestly, BLs have been such a mess right now. They are mostly dragging with similar storylines and repetitive characters. I can list better BLs of 2024 on one hand. Thankfully this is one of them. In terms of storyline, I was hooked from get go and it had a decent plot all over. I didn't get bored and I was intrigued how it will all end unlike so many other BLs I recently dropped.Yes, the characters are confused and toxic, it is such a mess but you are engaged anyway. The flaw of this drama was characters I wouldn't adore for long but strength was it was entertaining.
Joe is such a frustrating character for his life choices but Poom is a great, great actor!! And that is fun to watch. Ming is a GIANT red flag but Up again is perfect with his acting as red flag ML. We are on edge with him on getting a redemption but we eventually want those two to end up together because we cant see Joe in pain anymore.
What I disliked was how Tong was not punished, if he was I would have rated a tiny bit higher. He deserved some kind of karma, it makes me ANGRY!!
I would say definitely give this a go! Such a fresh storyline in similar lot of BLs. Also actors did a splendid job!
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Gorgeous cast with zero plot
Let me tell you i went in with high hopes because PondPhuwin and AuoBoom but this crashed all my hopes. I know it is liked by many people but for me this was a disappointment and i am sooo sad because I was waiting for this since the pilot dropped.There is no denying that the couples are cute and all of them have amazing friendships but that is all. This show doesnt have any plot, any deep backstories or something to keep you engaged. My love for actors kept me till the end or else i was tempted to drop this. They are in denial for half the show and flirting and chasing after making out zillion times!! Could have been better with 10eps maybe?! They tried to give it a sitcom feel because nothing, absolutely nothing was happening except their daily lives and forced comic situations.
I honestly love all actors in the show and hope they get better shows in the future!
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One of the best drama ever made.
I have so much to say about this drama because it was that good. If I start ranting then it would coherent as I am overwhelmed with emotions. So let's just list 5 things why this was one of the best dramas every made and why you should not miss out on it!1)Storyline
There is a not a moment in this drama you would want to skip. I am a kind of person who is ten second jump watcher to keep the story going but once in a while I will find a gem like drama which captures me so much so that I don't skip a second. MLC has pace, intrigue, action, interesting characters, both good and bad. It feels like you are right there with characters solving the mysteries. And those epic reveals, twists and hero entries will make you yelp in delight. I promise some of the reveals will make your jaw drop.
2)Bromance/The trio
Cheng Yi is a superb actor. He shines in his role and thank the lords that we get to hear his og voice. He is amazing as Xangyi but even better as Lianhua. He is beautiful when he cries, stunning when he fights and witty we solves crimes. He is that character no one could hate. His sassy intelligent role is one of the smartest characters I have seen in C-Dramas. No one could have played this better than CY. You can going to feel every emotion our Lianhua will feel, trust me on that.
But we all know CY is great. What was incredible is Zeng made his mark with his strong presence. Now as much as I love CY, character wise, Duo Bing was my favorite character. He is smart, loyal, caring, upright and the best version of his talented master, Xangyi. His character growth is incredible and by the end of it you will realise he is worth all the good that comes his way. The chemistry between Master and Disciple is incredible, they bicker, solve crimes together and bicker more but when it comes to understanding, they understand each other better than a soulmate would.
And finally our Director Di. The way that guy cared for Li Xangyi was more than any male lead would care for his female lead. For him everyone could die except LX. And in the end it's clear it was not just the matter of battle or power position for him. He even warmed up to Duobing. I honestly cried at their friendship.
3)Intelligent characters
We don't have bumbling fools just for the sake of comedy or clumsy good guys who mistakenly put heros in danger. We have super smart characters who will look for evidence right and left and not just blindly believe everything. FDB, LLH and DFS are obviously the smartest but let me mention how incredible the princess is or FDB's whole family, even SuXiao who I was hoping could join the squad. Hats off to the vilains to who matched the intelligence level of good side though GuDao was super petty guy.
4)The cases
Let's just say they cases are incredibly interesting and LLH and FDB gives us all Sherlock/Watson vibes. The way they uncover the most paranormal case and make it make sense that it was indeed just normal will leave you in awe.
5)The fighting scenes
I need to highlight the battles scenes done impeccably. The Li Xangyi prowess era is so good to watch, but when LLH suddenly goes from being just a miracle physician to the man underneath the wits, that gets us hyped and cheering. Then there is FDB in second half of the show who is incredibly talented and his later fight scenes are incredible. I am so happy that LX left his legacy to a guy like him.
P.S. Do not come looking for romance or happy go lucky stuff. If you like a serious good watch with strong production, acting and story, this one is for you. And if you are Cheng Yi admirer like I am, his is INCREDIBLE in this! GO for it!
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Another amazing character was GSJ. He was so charismatic in this role. I was not very big fan of the second couple, because I cant handle that kind of toxic relationship but they acted out that part well. SQ potrayed assassin very well, her smiles is so calculative and her eyes are expressive.
The flaw was the ending!!! That was so unsatisfactory and i cried for elder Gong Brothers! Also keep tissues ready for the series because it will wrench your heart out!!
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Worth a watch with better and worse things.
Personally I am a fan of Go Ahead. The bonds, the friends and family connections and yes even the romance because from my pov, Ling Xiao loved JianJian all his life and never considered her as a sibling. Now to make more sense, about why this worth your time and what I personally thought was did wrong lets list it out..The Good:
1. Actors did an incredible job. Absolutely made me cry a million tears just like original did. The dads were perfect and so were other, well mostly.
2. The romantic angle of Sanha and Juwon, romance was done better in this one somehow, more mature, more stable and more heart fluttering.
3. The second pairing, thank the lords for that. I wanted the best friend to fulfill her first love and I am glad they got their chance here.
4. Better ML. While Ling Xiao was good but Sanha is incredible, he is more vocal about his feelings, he lashes out when he should and also InYoup for this role was perfect. He did it more justice than the OG. For me he carried the show with the two dads. And his character was the one that made this adaption more on a good side that OG.
5. FL's career choice. I loved how she ended up as baker because she loved cakes and also how they put the sports injury line because that broke my heart.
6. Bromance, in this one brothers were better connected and more comfortable with each other. Well done!
The Bad:
1. FL. I love the actress but Juwon's character was a downgrade for me from Jian Jian. The school Juwon is not as bubbly and quirky, and the adult one is also not as good but still better. She was not as charming at the OG FL for me.
2. The living in Seoul and not meeting for 10 years with a girl you love so dearly, umm...should have send him abroad tbh to make this more believable.
3. Leaving out the adult friendships of females from the OG. I wanted to see that because I absolutely adored it.
4. The SL, he was good but compared to OG, wasn't as mature which I kinda missed.
5. Reunion and FLs reaction. It feels like FL didn't grew up all those 10 years and still whines like that. Any aspect connected to FL was better in OG.
And since Good is a bit more than Bad, I would recommend it. I binged it and it made me cry. Loved bits of it, just didn't end up loving it as much as the Go Ahead.
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Very Charming cast with flawed storyline
I am going to very honest and say it out here, in my opinion this show was carried by Nanon.The set up was very intriguing, a hidden bar with mysterious men offering a night of joy to women. Obviously they are playboys and handsome and also gentlemen in their own way. But the story for each character is not that engaging. My heart was taken by Naanfah and Naannam story and the mystery that was brought my Pine's pairing. I was not a fan of Hack and Irin or Florence or Nathee. Phetai's story could have been better because that pair had chemistry but they were very quickly wrapped up. But the bartender Hunter's presence is definitely very alluring, what disappoints but him is his very sad backstory. Actresses did a fine job but no one leaves a lasting impression except August.
Now the main reason to watch this is Nanon. I am soooo glad they put him in double role. Reminds me of Gun in Not Me. GMMTV know who their strongest actors are. And the way he play two characters well, you can recognise them easily by the way he carries each of them differently, expressions, smiles, way of walking talking and whole demeanour is masterfully done by Nanon. Both the brothers are kind of conman and liars and the way Nanon is using his smile is supposed to be illegal. Whenever he is on screen, he captures your attention over other characters.
Special mention to Mix and Off, because these two also did very well. I wish Mix had more backstory. But these two very also very convincing in their roles.
Watch this ! For gorgeous FLs and MLs, for charming bad boys falling in love and definitely for Nanon.
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Extraordinary storyline and great acting
Prepare to get your heart broken into million pieces and your mind baffled at the fantasy world. If you are looking for fantasy, great games and riddles mysteries to solve, thrill and most importantly amazing bromance. This is for you.The phenomenal idea of making a VR game which allows you to pass doors but makes the dangers real is so well done. The game is upgraded jumanji with technology. Each gate mystery is excellent and the way leads are smart and handle them is a delight to watch.
The show stealer is the chemistry though. Ruan Lanzhu and Lingling dont even hug but every hidden glances, nuances in their conversation and promises made to each other is more than a kiss or hug could convey. And Ruan is sooo damn transparent with his emotions that you will swoon.
Watch it!!! Or you will regret missing out on a great creation.
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FirstKhao chemistry is out of the world!
Watch it! Trust me. Just ignore the statements about weak storyline because honestly its not the strongest. But watch this for FirstKhao. They are both brilliant actors. Usually in BL there are actors who are there because they are just pretty or can moderately act.But these two are real deal. The way they flirt will send butterflies thrashing in your stomach, there eyes, there expressions everything is perfect! They have THE most genuine chemistry on BLs i have ever seen and i have almost seen all pairs atp. I need these two have atleast 20 more shows together.
No comments on the story though. Its not the best but its still alright.
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Solid Acting and toxic relationships.
This was a RIDE!!! Kind of a guilty pleasure series filled with toxic characters and messed up relationships. But the actors did a splendid job. Since the series did not have a unique storyline or anything, the acting was holding it up. Display of emotions are done excellently and i am right there with them when the characters are hurt or heartbroken. I almost liked all the couples but i absolutely ADORED FirstKhao pair because these two were magical. And damn those smiles First had were the star of the show.The character that took my heart and will hold it forever was Sand. I cried for him, fell in love with him and just whole-heartedly wished for his happiness. What he and Ray had was magic and the way he cared for broken Ray was worth watching.
Highly recommend!
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Watch for the chemistry
PondPhuwin chemistry is star of the show. Its a very normal family rivalry and war thing but the lead couple makes it shine. But i will confess, for every BL i have watched i have a favorite of the two boys. For this one Phuwin has my heart. He is charming and his acting is marvelous. His expression game is also good.Two of them together make emotional scenes so real and the relationship development between the two is also beautiful.
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Acting and story shines in this one.
This one surprised me so much. I went in with no expectations because usually seem genre usually doesnt deliver well for me. But i was hooked for this one. And twin brother falling in love with gang member made my heart flutter.This was one of best actings i have seen in a BL. The rawness of the characters and pacing both added to the charm. I cried for my second leads as well. Also Offgun outdid themselves. Those closeup eye shots and incredible emotional potrayal was everything . This is MUST WATCH!
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One of the best BLs to exist.
This was almost perfect. Because honestly nowadays we come across more lust focused or slightly overdone and cringe thai BLs and it makes me sad. But this was such a delight to watch. This was the most naturally done enemies to lovers and how their relationship grow over time. Their chemistry is everything and those damn eye looks were well done. Its makes you smile and cry for these two rivals turned to lovers and we can see it from day one because thats how they are towards each other!The actors are so naturally comfortable with each other that sometimes you forget this is not real. Nanon is such an expert with expressions, its brilliant. Definitely watch this one for enemies to lovers, friendships, banter and beautiful chemistry. I wish something this profound is created again.
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King is a king of expressions!
All my stars are for Net as King because honestly the storyline was more for 6 episodes than 10. I hated the presence of Uea's mother and the whole bad boss scenario because why is Uea hurt so much?!But watch this for King and his expressions . His eyes talk and the way you can feel each smirk in your gut. Net needs more dramas tbh and i will watch them all because he is a great actor.
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OffGun magic is eternal
If you are looking for realistic yet fun drama this is for you. The trainee is going to resonate so much with you if you have ever interned or worked in your life. Some moments even hit home and makes you tear up a bit. The production is high quality for this one with subtle lessons to the viewer.Its wonderfully written except a tiny flaw and that is Bahmee and her development in emotional phase. Professionally her growth wad perfect. Pah is a great character for someone like me who came from a small town and studied in an average college and yet har big dreams. He made me cry with his insecurities. Loved Pie because we all want to be her. Hard working and a great friend.
But all my heart goes out to Jane and Ryan. Ryan for being cute and shy yet so assertive when it comes to sharing his feelings and incredibly mature for his age. He is a kind soul and doesnt hold back his feelings. Gun did an incredible job of playing the innocent yet resilient young trainee. His is very convincing and we cry and laugh with Ryan.
Jane steals the show though. Off as hot, strict mentor wad everything. He is bit harsh and high strung on outside but he is an incredible mentor. He takes responsibilities, allow his mentees to learn, give him chances and guide them right. He is all about tough love or in Ryan's case just love. Watching them fall in love was beautifully and made me giggle and kick my feet in air after a long while. Their slow burn wad hotter than lava tbh. JaneRyan burned us all with that scorching chemistry and that's ever green offgun magic for you.
One of the better 2024 BLs. Highly recommend.
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