Go Ahead (2020)

Wholesome And Romantic

I’m annoyed at myself for constantly pushing this back. ‘Go Ahead’ is all about the warmth of a family’s care, friendships and companionship; one of the best Chinese dramas I’ve come across.

The character development is amazing, building up to a really wholesome ending. The main trio is a breath of fresh air; the familial bonding, and overwhelming care they have for one another is heartwarming. You would definitely feel jealous seeing Jian Jian’s bond with the two leads.

The script discusses many important issues within our society but if I had to mention the most significant one: it highlights fragility of the relationship between children and their parents, which really struck me because so much of what was shown was a part of our everyday stories.

The script has so much substance as the characters feel three dimensional, their emotions and struggles, perfectly real.

My favourite part is the romance between Ling Xiao and Jian Jian. I know that the relationship could be a little dodgy for some people but as an observant watcher, I could tell Xiao’s feelings for Jian Jian were always more than ‘brotherly’ platonic ones. Song Wei Long’s remarkable acting came through as the look he gave the MC was enough to confirm my doubts. His need and hunger for her love is so precious. It made me twist in bed while clenching on to my chest.

Ling Xiao has to be my favourite character and also the one I empathised with the most in the course of the drama. And his clinginess towards Jian Jian made complete sense. She, indeed, was his ‘medicine’.

Watching this, you’ll cry, you’ll laugh, you’ll scream, you’ll pull your hair out and it’s all a part of the journey.

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Definitely worth your precious time !

Go ahead is by far my most favorite Chinese drama, I have ever seen .

… you will be touched by the sibling bond, when they’re hardly even related by blood

… it deals with toxic parents as well

…You will be happy to see the strong friendships throughout the whole story

…The story starts of when they were kids, proceeds to high school than their adult days, so you feel nostalgic and you will feel like you’ve watched them grow up somehow.

The acting was on point I give it a solid 10/10
The actors were able to show the character development smoothly without any difficulties. Also the writers kept the leads in character without any breakage throughout the whole story.

The ending was all good I won’t spoil anything but it’s safe to say that everyone is happy at the end and that’s all that matters.

(Just to clear this up there is in no way any incest , as you can read from the plot they’r not related by blood nor where they legally adopted by the same parents, this you will understand when you see it.)

I cried at the ending even though it was happy and a good one , I thought I’d miss them so much, maybe since it’s like a high school to grown up story I feel like iv been watching them for a long time. Anyways I’m so grateful for this drama.
please do watch it if your interested

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the best cdrama for 2020 !

i really like this cdrama, its beyond my expectation for real , the story is really touching also the acting are really natural n good , every episode is so enjoyable to watch , i even can feel the saddness when he zi qiu meet her mother after that long time ... and when li hai chao drunk n let out all of his heart want to say , thats really touching , alos i really like he mei that still look so pretty in her age n funny when she n hai chao started to date but sadly only for few episodes only , n the worst part is why its only 40 episodes ? i think there are going to be season 2 with zi qiu story ... without doubt i would say that this is so far the best crama for 2020 ! must watch !

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masterpiece

complete it , 10/10 you will not regret
story from their childhood to adulthood
heartbreaking
hardships of life
happiness
joy
passion of one;s job


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A Perfect Drama!!!

This drama is probably the best CDrama out there (just after Le Coup de Foudre, which was my TOP Cdrama, until now!)

At first, I wanted to watch it because of my exceeding love for Song Wei Long (the ultimate eye candy) and Zhang Xin Cheng. But after watching the trailer, I just couldn't hold myself back, and I let myself drown in it. I AM (literally!) OBSESSED!

When I started watching it, I literally couldn't think about anything else the entire day, and eagerly waited for the next episode to arrive. The story is SO UNIQUE. It's the ultimate emotional rollercoaster. One moment, you laugh till your stomach aches and the other, you can't keep those tears at bay (always keep the tissues ready), but not because of some tragic event, but because of the dialogues, the emotions, the actions, the relationships. But again, the very next moment, they change the mood in a total 180 degrees, and I find my eyes teary because of laughing too much. Yes, of course, there is a heart-wrenching romance between the leads, but that's FARRRRRR from everything this drama offers. A super emotional and heart-warming story of simple humans, like you and me, and how they grow into a family, about kids growing up, their gradual change of emotions towards every person and situation, the parents' perception of everything, the several hurdles in life to achieving dreams, a beautiful female friendship and WHAT NOT! I even liked how they showcased the hardships of mental health one faces and the subtle ways a family can help a person to overcome it. This story is about healing and forgiving, and it's a really beautiful journey to witness.

This drama portrays the humane nature to its perfection. It portrays every humane emotion and feeling and hardship and joy, the way it is done, just touches me to the core of my heart. This story is most definitely the best one about Family out there - a story about what it takes to be a true family - not wealth, not blood, not even just love alone. It takes, including love, patience, sharing, compassion, understanding, empathy, courage, among others, to build a truly tightly knitted family and home, going through life and living together. The characters are realistic, relatable and inspiring. Anyone, of any age, can watch and enjoy and relate to this drama.

Honestly, I personally think Li Haichao (Li Jianjian's Dad) is the BEST CHARACTER EVERRRRRRRRRRRRRR! He should be awarded as the Best Father Ever Existed or something. I wonder, how can a person be this good? Can he even be real? I believe, He is.

The actors have really outdone themselves. Song Yan's acting is perhaps the most natural and adorable. Tan Song Yun has really done a commendable job at portraying a 15-year-old, despite her being 30 years old, and then gradually growing up into a 25-year-old adult. She really did ace it. Song Wei Long has really done an outstanding job at portraying that role of a person whose one gaze speaks words of his wounds, it really was the perfect role for him. Steven Zhang was absolutely brilliant and he moved my heart more than a few times.

The OSTs are SO DAMN GOOD as well. I LOVEEEE the opening and closing tracks, with their lyrics which speak to our souls. I just completed the drama and my heart is breaking, thinking about how I would not get any new episode tomorrow night. I watched it on Iqiyi with English Subs and watching it at night before sleeping was the highlight of my days, nowadays in this Lockdown World. I WOULD REALLY MISS THIS DRAMA. DO NOT OVERTHINK IT! JUST GO FOR THIS DRAMA!

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Bitter sweet family

This story tackled issues happening in family, trauma, childhood, orphan, I think that is why the characters are so relatable realistic for me. Every single characters are struggling with family, friends, career in life including the supporting roles. I enjoy watching the process of their growth and there is slight difference on how they deal with certain issue when they are teens and adults. It shows their maturity here.
In the beginning, I pity He Zi Qiu the most since he was a child and especially when JianJian rejected him and chose Ling Xiao instead cause he went through a lot but he never had 'special' feeling for JianJian. Maybe it was his fear for being second choice and be abandoned during his childhood? Nonetheless, I am loving this part because viewers can realize this. But in later part, you cannot pity only one character because they all went through hardships. I cried every single time Zhang XinCheng cry.
For Ling Xiao. GOSH his spoke through his eyes for so many times. Song wei long did a good job in deliver the unspoken pain of Ling Xiao through his eyes, emotions and gestures. I thought he is the least hurtful character here but when the story unfolds later, he is also hurting.
For JianJian, her existence itself is the rainbow and sunshine not only to her brothers and fathers, but also to us, viewers. Even though, her character started as a cheerful young girl that is careless and shameless HAHAHAH but as she is growing up she is sensible and matured. She knows how to comfort people, she prioritized people. She is a strong girl with high confidence. Praises to Tan Song Yun cause she managed to portray a joyful young teen girl character.
I enjoy the family interaction, and JianJian's friendships.

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A must-watch

There’s likely nothing I can say in this review that others haven’t already written.

My thoughts are fairly straightforward concerning this drama. It’s the sort of drama where the people are people. They don’t make all the right decisions, they make wrong decisions for good reasons, they regret and try to make amends, they try to please everyone, etc. If this drama has anything at the heart, it’s family with all the messiness and confusion and love that comes with that. Even more so when you consider that this family comes in the form of these broken people who’ve come together to form their own family out of necessity. Everyone has their own baggage and that manifests as the drama goes one.
This is a heavier drama, the type that might leave you feeling more than you expect, the kind that reflects more realistic feelings than most dramas tend to show. It might not be the type of drama you watch on repeat, but it’s the drama you should watch at least once and think about for a very long time.

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Most realistic drama I've ever watched!

Best and my personal fav drama of all time. Don't wanna give spoilers. But if you haven't watched it..Just go ahead. Worth your time. Trust me.I felt so connected to the girl. Friendship and fellowship will have different meaning in your life after watching this drama.The 2nd male lead had me of course. The urge to marry the female lead for him was never about love but a family. A permanent family that belonged to him. Had such a amazing storyline here. Although I really like the male lead's mother personally but in this drama...woa...She made me hate her so much..But I let go of it after watching her other good role dramas. Overall, It's my fav and will forever remain so..Hopefully...

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A Chinese Modern Family

I've binge watched Go Ahead in two days recovering from an operation in bed and yes, it really healed me. I laughed, I cried, the day-to-day meals in this series made my mouth water, regaining my appetite for food and living.

Summary

Go Ahead tells the story of a recent widower who's running a local noodle bar. His life is focused on cooking and making his little daughter happy, in spite of the attempts of older ladies in the neighborhood to find him a new wife.
One candidate, a beautiful single mother with a son, seems to his liking. Alas, she is forced to leave by urgent family matters, taking his money and leaving her little son in his care. At the same time the neighborhood is disturbed by the arrival of new inhabitants, a police officer with his wife and son. The woman turns out to be a drunk who's terrorizing her family out of grief from a freaking accident that caused the death of their former baby girl. The drunken quarrels are so fierce the son prefers to spend his evenings reading comic books at the stair well . The widower and his daughter take pity on him, inviting him to stay with them whenever he likes, and before they know it, the silent, moody boy stays permanently at their home. Finally the woman leaves, the police officer follows the habit of his son including eating the home made meals from the widower and within a year both male neighbors have formed a functional, modern household. Their son and daughter are living in harmony, together with the fresh adopted son from the widower. Papa Li and Papa Ling form a real power couple. They encourage the children to move forward as good as it gets. At work, at school, with their friends, at university. Question is: will they go ahead in spite of their mental scars and the trouble on their doorstep caused by far away family members who come to claim their support mainly based on Chinese family traditions.

The Pros

Both the child and adult actors are so good, their emotions so real, it made my heart swell and melt. I love the interaction between the papas so much, I even thought this based on a censored original work about two homosexuals forming a family life. Themes like group pressure, status in life, keeping up appearances, marriage, divorce, midlife crisis, they are all there. The cast is superb, not only the leading actors gave me the feels. I also could relate to the other characters.

The Cons

The first ten episodes put me on a roller coaster of emotions, the mental issues of the children were that gripping. The following episodes however inflated a bit with minor issues about school and friends. And is it just me, or were most female characters portrayed in an inferior way to the male characters? I found them all insecure, ignorant, silly, troublesome, or downright evil. The leading couple, the widower's daughter and the police officer's son, seem too good to be true by contrast. It wouldn't have hurt to see more realistic growing pains between them. Also the many eating scenes with sweet cakes, water melons and other food, made me wish for product placements that make me feel less hungry.

Verdict

Nevertheless I was hooked for 40 episodes, I loved the ending that left me smiling for hours. Go Ahead is a warm and sweet opinion on humans and theirs struggles in life. Go See It!

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You shed tears because you now understand, "Because I have my family, I am strong."

I say this in the reviews I write - there are very few dramas that I have deemed deserving of a 9/10 rating or above, and even fewer dramas where I take the time to write a review.

Please watch this drama. This is different, this is refreshing, this is a drama you will never forget. You will want to hug your own parents. You will realize that because of your family, you can carry the world on your shoulders. You will look back at the times where you wished your parents wouldn't give you such a hard time, when you rebelled against them, or the hurtful words you might have said to them, and want to rewind time because now you're more mature and know that all they wanted was your happiness and success. An absolutely heartfelt, beautiful script with stunning performances by every actor and actress involved. You empathize with all of the characters, you shed tears when they cry, you laugh and smile when they do, and you end up feeling as you are part of their families.

Even with some of the caveats and perhaps plot discrepancies, what counts is the way messages are sent - that family isn't a bond that is only determined by blood, but also by the mutual and unconditional love, support, and understanding between individuals. We see multiple examples of this throughout the story, not only with the main family but also with the connections developed between friends. Although one could argue that the romance element that occurs in the drama is questionable, the other meaningful story lines end up overtaking this small nick in the plot.

Just a hands down bravo and overwhelming applause for the staff, and for the cast, particularly Steven Zhang and Tu Song Yan, but really every one excelled. This is not one of those popular romance dramas that makes your heart skip a beat or gives your stomach butterflies - it is memorable because it is so real, so raw, and strips away the protective outer layers of your heart and forces you to reflect on the meaning of love in a way that isn't romantic.

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Omg what a perfect drama, worth watching ?♥️

Omg I wanna cry ?♥️!!! Im happy that I started watching this late so that I can binge watch it ?, but tbh I didn't wanted it to end i really want a spcl ep or a season 2 for ziqiu love story ,Jianjian and ling xiao's wedding , & also Dad Li and mom He after marriage story ?♥️?
• This drama was perfect combination of family, childhood, teenage, Adulthood and what twist and turns bravo!?
• Taking about the cast all were so good I'm personally not a fan of anyone of them but after watching this I won't be able to say that any longer ,
• Ziqiu's caracter was very promising I feel but the way he acted he really took the character to high level.
Jianjian , what should I say she is 30 and she literally acted like a 16 year kid her acting skills are really amazing
• Xiao ling , he really went through a lot but after all he got our girl , I really feel pity for both of them ziqiu as well as xiao.
• Dad Li and dad Ling, let me tell you because of him the story had a different perspective I really admire both of them
• Title OST was really soothing , it literally calms your mind.
• Overall it was a amazing drama. I would really recommend this drama , go ahead guys . It's worth watch 40 episodes. ♥️?

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