I was definitely interested with this idea when I started this drama, but feel somewhat let down. The idea is actually really compelling to me, but it's told in such a weird way. The beginning/middle have such a strange tone. It's so happy/silly when I don't think it should've been. The writers should've leaned into the fact that a lunatic has been holding these four young men captive for years and abuses them when they fail him in any way. The show had hints of it, but didn't go very far with it.

It also handled all of the boys' childhood trauma in a weird way, not really getting into it, but just sort of mentioning it (mostly talking about Su Lie and Luo Ke here).

The big twist at the end was actually really good and surprised me, and then the ending episodes were fast paced and good. I would've liked the whole show to be in that same vein.

Also what is up with that Inception ending? Are they hoping for another season? Or were they just messing with the audience?

I know I'm pretty much dumping on this drama, but I did enjoy parts of it. I just got a little fed up with plot holes and poor story choices.