I have no idea how I stumbled upon this gem but I am so glad I did because I absolutely love it!! I’ve rewatched it multiple times & still find myself wanting to watch it all over again. If you’re a fan of this genre & haven’t watched this, then don’t even bother reading my review - just press play!

This caught & held my attention from moment one. The pacing can seem a bit draggy since we’re used to fast-paced & high-action shows these days, but I found the rate at which it moved to be very soothing & enticing. I was able to easily follow along with what was happening in the cases rather than getting lost in lots of chaotic scenes. And this pacing also allowed us to really see the growth of the recruits as they navigated their new roles & acclimated to the team. The girls each had their strengths & weaknesses, so watching them mature & know themselves better was satisfying to watch.

I love the tropes used by the writer. We have the no-nonsense leader who doesn’t think the soft-spoken new recruit from the psychology department can hack it on his team. He has high standards &, unfortunately, she doesn’t meet his physical ability requirements (as proven when he had to save her from a frenzied criminal - talk about a memorable first meeting!) So he sets a challenge that she must meet within his given timeframe or he’s kicking her off the team. Our FL is no quitter, though, so she puts in the effort & goes all out to prove she deserves her spot.

During all this she’s an active member in helping with cases, though in a limited capacity. And while her inexperience & naivety sometimes lead her to the wrong conclusion, the ML comes to recognize & value her insights/expertise. I really loved watching the FL grow in her confidence in her abilities as she works to correct her flaws/mistakes when she’s made aware of them so as to not be a hinderance to the team. She only ever wants to be an asset to them. It takes a strong person to admit when they’re wrong so her doing this makes her girl-crush worthy. 💜

While romance isn’t the main focus of the show, I couldn’t help but soak in each sweet interaction between the Leads. I got all the feels watching the ML’s slow fall for the FL as he began to value & admire her, first as a colleague, then as a woman. The ways he cares for her & protects her without diminishing her strengths are so swoon worthy. Having said that, do not go into this expecting lots of romance because that truly is not the priority of the storyline. It’s more like the background bonus that the viewers can’t help but eagerly soak up.

This is by far one of my favorite dramas in its genre. The cases, the plot/pacing, the team dynamics & friendships - they were all wonderfully executed & portrayed. And the FL’s way of expressing herself through her drawings is so cute (& also explains the drama’s title 🙃).

There’s a Thai remake &, being completely honest, it did not at all measure up to the Chinese version, imho. So if you’ve only watched the remake & not the original, definitely give this one a try (& vice versa if you want!)

And to anyone who has anyone influence over this who may be reading - PLEASE put this on more platforms & make it more easily viewable!!!