Go Ahead (2020)

Worth the high rating

My oversimplified review
STORY: Unique plot, not too complicated even though it follows the lives of three families and their respective issues. The family issues between the kids and their outsider parents/families are very painful to watch but realistic, they can be triggering for some so take a break/skip if you need it.
EXECUTION: All actors fit their roles perfectly, props to Seven Tan, Song Wei Long, Steven Zhang, Tu Song Yan, Zhang Xi Lin and Yang Tong Shu (the child actors also did great in this drama). Chemistry between the actors was phenomenal and made the acting come to life. I cried (get tissues ready) and laughed in every episode. Music in the show, although mostly with a sad tone, all fit perfectly with what was on screen (無畏 and 雨 are my favorite). Switching between past and present was clear and there was never any confusion in what was happening in the show.
OVERALL: I rarely rewatch shows but this one is different, I often find myself watching parts of certain episodes on youtube when the clips show up on my recommendations page. Everything was done right in my opinion. I have recommended this show to so many people and most share my enthusiasm about the show. If i'm being honest, I have found it hard to find another show that is this good since watching and all other shows seem bland in comparison.

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WATCH THIS DRAMA!!!! This may be the 1st drama were I start a review with this sentence. I really want to say a lot about this drama but I don't know where to start what to say ( I'm so excited ?)

This drama is really a good one out there. Usually when we watch drama / movie or something we say this is not a cup of tea for everyone and all but this drama is an exception. I feel that everyone can watch this drama, it's everybody's cup of tea.
There are sweet moments, where you feel so warm, so happy for the people in it . Then there not so sweet moments but just things that happen in most people's life commonly. There are frustrating moments not the kind where you feel you have to bang their heads so they stop doing stupid stuff and be reasonable, here u feel frustrated because you understand what they are going through & evn though its frustrating there is no other way out. Then there's sad moments, u know there will be an extreme pain / pang of tug at ur heart when you feel real sadness, while watching this drama I felt it. I swear this is one of those rare dramas that made me feel that pain. I really cried with tears in my eyes for some moments in this drama which never happend to me before while watching a drama

The FL dad is a rare gem that u can't see in any other drama. His moments with ML dad made me believe thy r in a relationship (but no it's jst a wishful thinking) . There are both loveable & not so loveable angle for all characters but u won't feel hatred to any (except ML mom, Sry I can't forgive tat lady) because even though u feel irritated u understand thm. There r other mom's in this drama that r not loveable but still I didn't hate thm extremely because I felt there r people like that out there & it's not like they don't like their children it's jst they are unknown to many things & they can be redeemed.

But not the ML's mom. I won't lie I'm not so font of 40th episode. Just to show that everybody is happy they redeemed her just like triggering a switch. There was no need for that. If I'm in ML position I don't think I need her last minute change of heart for my ease of heart. That's not how it work & this is my only complaint about this drama. I really want to give this a 9 ? just because of that but then I don't think just because of a single episode giving it a9 ? didn't feel fair to this drama.

Even when I read other reviews i was really skeptical about 40 episode drama because , I felt that somewhere along the story it will disappoint me (that's how it usually happen in long episode numbered drama, sometimes evn less episodes can't save the drama) but here I felt they probably needed 1/2 more episodes to tie everything more perfectly.

The 1st two episodes of this drama is Bestest. Like I don't think I was this in love with any other drama/ episodes of a drama. Those two episodes are so so beautiful that I really want to tattoo them. (yes over enthusiastic).

I really want to say that things you mostly fear while u watch a drama are absent here. Yes there is a time leap and all. But no it's not that unnecessary breakup and time leap sh*t. AND THERE IS NO LOVE TRIANGLE?. when I started this drama that was one thing that I was most scared of, unnecessary love triangle & losing beautiful relationship they had because of that stupidity. Everybody is clear about how they feel & whom they feel for. Even when both leads proposed to her u can clearly see what love they have for her.

I was really skeptical about the love angle but I loved how they showed it here. There was no unnecessary misunderstandings, heartbreak or anything and most importantly there was really no big change or anything extra when they started the relationship. I felt it's like indirectly saying they were in love from the start & now they just put the tag when they were mature enough. And you can feel it's a happly ever after even if they didn't say it. ?Also I want to say their hugs are soo warm...

Like I said I want say soo much about this drama but don't know what / how to say. I know all these while I was just blabbering stuff's incoherently? & sorry for that it's purely because of excitement and content I felt because of watching something good. This will be the longest review that I have ever wrote & still feel like I have so many things to say. ?

Watch this guy's I was never this confident for any other dramas. Watch it! Watch it! Watch it! You won't regret it. ?

Finally thank you subbers for your good work ?

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this drama just....amazing T.T my eyes were swollen whenever i watched this drama, it gave me warm yet sour feelings, i always vry my eyes out. everydamn characters in this drama is...humane(?) they give essential meaning to the story, there is no single filler characters. Our five member family is so damn warmhearted, i think they are the real definition of family, they caring to each other, they're worry each other, they love each other, and they need each other.

the romance is not over the top, and i really happy to found out that the love triangle in this drama is not that serious(?) i doubt that xiao que loving jianjian romantically, it's more about sibling love between both of them, there's no sexual tension what so ever

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Drama about family

So many times i though to give this drama a try or not. And thanks GOD i finally decided to watch this drama. This drama is one of the most complicated family problem which you can relate yourself to one of the family in here. If you still hesitate to watch this, don't!!! Just jump right in & enjoy the ride. I guaranteed you never gonna regret it :)

This drama about family, love, friendship & how to face your darkest fear. ^_^

This drama about 2 young boy rescued by a little girl & her dad, rescued from their darkest time in their life, the little girl became beaming light for 2 boys & together with her dad they make a family for 2 boys.

What i love about this drama:
* Family is everything you need, to support you or just to be there for you. Family is not only about blood related, but also about the connection we have with the one we called family.
* In family, especially parent, you can't always hide the truth in the name protect them or just better for them if they don't know the truth. I'm talking about He Zi Qiu (ZQ) & his mom. When everything come to light the relationship between them became better.
* They not delay the ending of this drama even though in my opinion there're several problem not solved yet. The most important is ZQ relationship with his dad.
* They never really forced for the second couple to be existed, just like several drama. The funny thing the second couple turn out to be Li Jian Jian (JJ) dad & ZQ mom. ^_^
* They showed us the care is not only belong to mom. Here the dad, with their own awkwardness, really care about their child.
* They not too complicated the love triangle. It's just as much as needed.
* They showed us 3 stages of the main character, childhood, teenager & adult. They not just skip it, especially when QZ & Ling Xiao (LX) have to go abroad, but still give us the process from teenager to adulthood.
* My most loved quote from this drama: everyone will be matured by a blink of an eye, but everyone's time is not the same.
* Every cast is really good & really fit with their role. Love every single cast. Want to know, just read ChineseDramaFan review, (s)he write beautifully about every character in this drama :)
* Last but not least really really love the song in this drama. One of the best soundtrack.

What is lack in my opinion:
* JJ never really explained why she choose LX not QZ. Is it really like QZ say, just because JJ just love LX from the first time they meet, or is it because like LX say he kinda forced his way or what...? In my opinion this is just the screen writer choose the one needed JJ the most between QZ & LX, but never really explained to us the process of it. It's just in one episode LX forced kiss JJ & the next episode they already together. it's like they actually have something in the middle to explained it but doesn't include in the final cut.

Overall: Really hope for another season, because i think this story not done yet :p.

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I didn't skip any episodes!! Shocking!

This drama had me glued to the very end. The story line depicts real life scenarios - pain, joy, love, forgiveness, selfishness, sacrifice and friendship. I was so engrossed in their story and didn't want it to come to an end. Abrupt end, if you would ask me. I wanted more. I know they had a happy ending, but I wanted to see it. Oh well....

The kids are stars! I laughed when they were happy and cried when they were sad.

I loved the relationship between Li Hai Chao and Ling He Ping. Their struggles were well documented.

Overall, this drama is the best I've watched in a long, long time.

... Oh and He Zi Qiu is one very handsome man!

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Truly a masterpiece

I originally wanted to watch this within a week, but I couldn't, I finished this drama in only 3 days. It's totally worth it, and it is the best, if not, one of the best Chinese drama I have ever watched. The acting were spectacular, the casting is great, the chemistry between family members are truly inspiring. This drama is not only great to watch, but also very educational on how people should treat each other, and be kind to each other. I usually don't want to recommend any foreign language drama to my family because they prefer movies they can understand, and also the genre isn't exactly my family's cup of tea, but this drama I can 100% recommend my family to watch. If you cry easily, this drama might be hard for you because you might cry and laugh in every episode, don't worry, it's not a sad drama, more like a touching story. I can even watch this over and over again, I finished this drama 2 days ago, and I still can rewatched it again without feeling bored.

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I just seriously love the overall feels this drama gives.

One thing I like about C-dramas is how realistic they are as compared to most k-dramas. Watching a C-drama makes me feel like I'm getting a glimpse of someone else's life. From their childhood to their adulthood. And this drama made gave me exactly this.

I love watching the three of our leads grow up together and mature. I like how realistic it was in the sense that it's true that sometimes in life we do experience fall backs, we lose contact with people whom we thought we were closest to and unless you do something about it, you will continue losing them gradually and unintentionally.

This drama might have some plotholes (like at the end, what the heck happened to Dongdong, he suddenly went MIA) but I'm willing to over look that because this drama just gave me so much warmth and love. Watching this drama made me wish I had brothers and friends like them. Most importantly, watching this drama made me wish I had Ling Xiao as my boyfriend!!! hahahaha he's just too perfect for me lol.

I'm not sure if it's just the romanticist in me but one thing I felt missing was a bit of a love triangle or something dramatic that might have happened to the FL. But honestly, whatever. I loved the drama as it is already. Hoping to watch something like this soon <3

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Just try it

Trust me you need to try it.It is very good from story to music.Specially love the female lead's acting here..She surely steals the show.jianjian dad is also remarkable.My fav part were the first 10 eps when they were young and in school..Comedy in this show is underrated.This I think deserves more recognition .I started out with expecting not much but finished all 40 eps in 3 days and now need a season too.It haa strong Reply kdrama vibes.I bave no words for acting as it was so perfect from brothers to dads..They all have done great acting.The best thing I learned from this series is how a family is built with love and patience and not just by blood.Don't think of anything and just try it once

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Good Drama in Every Aspect

I usually don't like to watch normal drama, but this one is really good. The story is about 3 siblings with no blood relation, but grew up together since they were little. After high school, problem arise when their real parents/mother came back into their life after years. Eventually, they part away but reunited after 9 years. They already an adult and finally have to overcome their past in order to be better. The story is quite simple but deep. The brothers have most difficult problems than the sister, but the sister is hurt too because of what happened to her brother. Most of the story revolve around how they managed their life while dealing with their family problem, and the supporting character also have the same problem.

I would give it 10 point if not for one thing I don't like. Eventually one of the brother and the sister become a couple. They are not blood related, but still I think its weird since they grew up together for years. but overall, great storyline. My fave sibling is Zuqiu, as he the most problematic one in my mind but also the honest and brave one. Really recommended series

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Favorite C-Drama

When I was in high school (over a decade ago), I was a big fan of Rainie Yang, then as I grow up, I preferred Kdramas and a splash of Jdoramas.

Chinese dramas observations/comparisons: It can go over 30 episodes, and it is a norm. Also, you cannot deny that they have big budgets for a single drama. Another is, that they are not fond of using different actors/actresses for the younger version (at least since High School).

Along the years of watching dramas/movies, I am proud to say that I have found my favorite genre - slice of life. Although I still watch tons of rom-coms, but SoL just hits me differently during and after finishing a certain drama.

Go Ahead is one of those dramas that hit me in a special way. This has been my favorite Chinese drama series so far. I get curious what will happen to each characters. The balance of giving focus to each person were enough (character development is the name of my game), at least for me. 40 episodes are honestly a bit overwhelming for me, but as the show went on, I did not mind and was enjoying how the story unfolds. Although there were a lot of fantasy-only-in-dramas scenes, but it talks about life. You can easily relate to the characters.

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I like how the relationships have been shown specially with the younger generation:

Read at your own risk: The trio. They did not serve us the cliché of love triangle but rather a wonderful bond and distinction between love interest (Gēgē 1) and brother (Gēgē 2). You don’t always need a love triangle to spice things up (and if ever there is, a prolonged one is never enjoyable). I really appreciate that they gave us an early, clear relationship with the main couple to also let us journey with them as they transition from siblings to lovers.

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Read at your own risk: Not only that, the relationship between Tang Can X Zhuang Bei and also Mingyue X Zhuang Bei at the end. Although I thought that it would be TangCanXZhuangBei and ZiQuiXMingyue. Hihihi but it would also be hilarious if it will be ZiQUiXlittleorange (just kidding) :P

This is truly a coming of age drama. As a 25 year old myself, I appreciate all the character developments that they have portrayed. I will really miss this drama, this family ???

Thank you Go Ahead!

P.S: I just realized why I love to watch dramas: to save me from heartaches and discomfort of growing up specially get entangled with complicated relationships/friendships. ? waiting for the time on when I can finally grow up and be in the world of adults. Late bloomer here!

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A drama that hits close to the heartstrings and put me in a lot of thoughts

This drama made me shed lots of tears. I did not remember when was the last time i cried this much. A drama that hits home like this is my absolute ABSOLUTE weakness.

1. Ling Xiao's Instant Maturity Stage Theory that has been living rent free in my head.

"I heard that people can grow up in a flash, you would be 18 y.o but doesn't mean you have grown up.
You actually grow up in a flash, no one knows when, but you.
Your mind will change, and you will feel the weight of life.
At that moment, you'll grow up without anyone noticing"

This is beautiful, deep and scary at the same time. This scene completely put me so deep in thought.

2. Growing apart when life happens, this part hits the most home to me.
Li jianjian's monologue was just so relatable and accurate, it brought out so many memories. Particularly the highschool memories, parting with your best friends to pursue life.. :')
You all know, the first year being away with your friends, your chatroom is still active and crowded. The second year we still talk but only the important stuff. Third year everyone is busy with university life and after that, we only send holiday greetings message. Now, even holiday greetings are hardly seen :")

Distance is really terrifying.

3. That moment where Li jianjian realized that she has entered the complicated life that is the adult hood where she can not be and act the same anymore.

"the key to the adult hood world is.. patience, patience, patience."

3. Lastly, this drama made it clear to us that just because you plant your seed, you gave birth to someone, that doesn't automatically make you a parent. It's when you actually raise them and care for their well being.

Also the wisdom in Li jianjian's father is so out of this world. I wonder if there is someone as kind, as hardworking, as loving, as wise as him, in this world?

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Of course, as anyone else, I also have many complaints about how the story turned out, how it lost its focus in the middle, the love triangle between Ling xiao Jianjian Zi qiu were so unnecessary and they even added jianjian's friends to mess around with it- it's so upsetting lol. And on top of it, they gave LX mom a good ending like it was so easy for her to be forgiven.... i feel like flying to china and fight the screenwriter.

Maybe if we can rate the drama based on episodes, it would be:
10/10 for ep 1-10
6/10 for 11-40

but even so,
The first 10 episodes were just so precious to me, i hold them so SO dear to my heart, that no matter how the story turned out in the end, my heart does not allow me to hate this drama- not to mention how much i love the osts? the melody and the lyrics. I cried the first time i learned the lyrics to the one that sung by Mao Buyi.

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Went in a weird direction

good points:
•really good acting from the second male lead
•interesting dinamics between characters
•some funny scenes
•heartwarming moments
•bromance between the two dads

bad points:
•didn't feel the romantic chemistry between the leads
•bad acting from male lead
•ending felt unsatisfactory


I feel like they didn't do enough to explore the way the 3 of them started to have romantic feelings towards eachother. Close to the ending I wanted to skip the main leads romantic scenes all together because it felt strange.

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