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Boring as hell

I went in with low expectations and they even managed to disappoint me.
The premise was really good, they had something really good as an idea but the execution was poor.
The Battles (if you can even call them that) were without real action, I could not even relate/cheer for one team. This was missing energy, and one expects a show like this to have teams put up a fight but they couldn't even fight.
I'm all for women positivity, equality but man.... give me "Something", keep me entertained, I want to CARE and I want to cheer and most of all be entertained... I wasn't.
At the end, it turned out to be too simplistic, illogical alliances and it's 5 hours of watching this show I can never get back.

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Not for me

I am dropping this show after watching just 4 episodes because I gave this a go as my friend really likes the ml but tbh I just couldn’t get into the show! Shows with idols usually aren’t my favourite anyways, but my friend really likes this idol I decided to be as unbiased as possible when watching it. However for me the age gap is off putting to me and the actors lacked any real chemistry (which in my opinion has less to do with their obvious age gap and more the performance from both actors)! The music was ok, and the cinematography is really nice it’s just the acting and story that isn’t really to my taste, however I can see people who like the ml liking it for him.

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I love Zhang Zhehan ❤️

"Castle in the Time" is an unforgettable TV drama, and Zhang Zhehan's portrayal of Gu Chijun really left a mark on the audience. Gu Chijun is such a wise and composed character, and Zhang Zhehan's acting skills and deep understanding of the role truly shine through.

Gu Chijun is a character who goes through a rollercoaster of emotions, facing numerous setbacks and challenges throughout the series. From his courageous pursuit in the beginning to his unwavering beliefs towards the end, Gu Chijun's growth and transformation are truly moving. Zhang Zhehan beautifully captures Gu Chijun's inner world with subtle expressions and delicate emotions, allowing viewers to feel every joy, sorrow, and everything in between as if they experienced it themselves.

Not only does Zhang Zhehan excel in conveying emotions, but he also does a fantastic job portraying Gu Chijun's intelligence and wisdom. Gu Chijun is a smart and insightful character, and Zhang Zhehan's meticulous acting vividly showcases Gu Chijun's exceptional intelligence and unique thinking style. Whether it's solving puzzles or overcoming challenges, he leaves the audience impressed.

Moreover, Zhang Zhehan puts a lot of effort into portraying Gu Chijun's character traits. Through attention to detail and precise acting, he clearly brings out Gu Chijun's personality. Gu Chijun is deep and restrained, yet gentle and considerate. His persistence and sincerity touch those around him, leaving a lasting impression on the audience. Zhang Zhehan seamlessly merges himself with the character, perfectly handling every emotion and detail, making Gu Chijun a timeless image in the minds of the audience.

All in all, Zhang Zhehan's portrayal of Gu Chijun is unforgettable in "Castle in the Time". His excellent acting skills and exquisite performance bring out Gu Chijun's complex emotions, intelligence, and deep personality traits. His performance allows viewers to fully experience Gu Chijun's growth and changes, adding many highlights to the series. We hope that Zhang Zhehan will continue to surprise the audience with his outstanding performances in future works.

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Soooo young!

Another FL disguised as a male, those stories are among my favorites but this one is questionable in my eyes as the FL looks so young, she seriously looks like a 12 year old. The funny thing is as a female she looks a bit older...like 15 or 16 even. Not sure if she pulls off passing for a guy as she has very feminine features (she's really cute in a chubby cheeked way). The big issue is only 7 minutes?!? I've seen some dramas with 10, 12 and 15 minute episodes but 7 minutes...you just get into it and it's over! I will give it a go as it think it has potential and I really want to see if the FL is convincing as time goes by. She so far is nowhere near as convincing as the FL/ML in Coffee Prince, I had to remind myself she was in fact a female. So far I'm rating it as a 7 1/2.

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Story of this drama and it's so romantic

The Most Perfect things of this drama is Dress.
Beautiful and gorgeous dress of both actor and Actress.
This Drama Overall Nice. I am One of biggest fan of this Drama.
But this Drama disliked things was so political topics. Too much political but it's overall nice drama. And the tittle drama was matching with .. so you can see it. Memorable things was street activity and romance so enjoyable.this the first review so I am lucky that I am an audience of this beautiful drama. Li Mo Zhi acting is perfect.now I am fan of her and chen zhe yuan acting so perfect. Both acting were perfect............... I Love Chinese Historical Drama Very much.............

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I want to watch this...why?

After 2 episodes with fast-forwarding, I don't get the hook to keep me watching. It feels more like a commentary on the serving the obsessiveness for kids to test well to get into college from the Cram School's perspective vs. students/parents--which of course Sky Castle and Penthouse series have made famous. And there have been several dramas lately featuring 'famous' afterschool teachers who find love--Crazy Love, Crash Course In Romance--so if you like the apparent 'slice of life in Korea' regarding the maniac focus on grades and college entrance with a romance thrown in, keep watching.
I thought a far more compelling school based drama was 2019's Black Dog about the hurdles of an aspiring teacher to get a permanent job in the school system.

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So this might be really biased since I haven’t fully seen the show. But just from the first episode I knew I wouldn’t like the show. Now I personally love Cheng Xiao and Luo Yunxi as who they are and was kind of excited to watch this show. I’m not really into modern day dramas, and I typically drop most of them if they can’t catch my attention or seek my excitement in the first couple of episodes.

Now the cast is great, but right off to the start, we have Luo Yunxi’s character who loves to play video games and I have absolutely no idea what Cheng Xian’s character is doing. Like I would like a good background explanation, but this might just be me being very biased, since the beginning of the show didn’t interest me and seemed confusing and about businesses and corporations.

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I expected it would be the sequel of Pretty Man 1 but... no.., it has NOTHING to do with the first drama except the ML character, Dylan Xiong, so I quit watching after right the beginning of the first episode. The switch of the FL from the first drama (Sierra Li) HAS CHANGED the drama 2 drastically!!! Her acting skills were so perfect, love and charisma between the two lead characters was convincing and believable. The charm of their love in season 1 kept me watching the drama I watched it again before watching season 2 but... it's different, the FL is different, no charm, just maybe working as an actress, that's all. There is no charisma and love between the lead couple, so the second season is DISAPPOINTING. Maybe it's worth watching bcz of Dylan Xiong, but... better watch another drama with him.

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Dumb cliché tropey mess

This review is only for the first 4 episodes because I couldn't handle more.

For the life of me I don't understand all of the positive reviews. This is a not a terribly old show being released in 2013, but it looks like it was made in the 90s. I felt like I was watching Xena the Warrior Princess because the show was filled with so many cliche tropes and looked outdated.

Moreover, the gender bender trope is utterly suspect. Two grown man are having a crush on a boy, who is actually a girl, but think that she is a boy, all the while trying to convince themselves they are not gay after having erotic dreams about the "boy". Then, they actively compete with each other in a jealous rage for the "boy". The whole "I'm not gay" thing would've been more convincing if they secretly knew that the "boy" was a girl. Please, lets burn the gender bender trope with fire.

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Okay, main couple is portrayed by Esther Supreeleela & Putt Putichai. I admit, this was not my eye candy. Esther & Push are precisely what is not my type, both male & female. That's just talking their physical appearance, though. As characters, pra'ek is the throughout good man, you could call him Mr. Nice Guy. He is really kind to everyone and never starts any conflicts. Even when someone seeks conflict with him, he does not reciprocate. He really couldn't be nicer if he tried. Nang'ek is nice, too. She is rich, daughter of his boss, in fact. Only I saw no need for Esther to play princess (she looks a lot like a boy), when they had Gypsy Keerati!! Oh, well.

There IS an attractive guy in this, but of course, only as support. Nat Devahastin does not fear steamy scenes:) Unfortunatelly, Mr. Hotness is not there for the main romance line, only serves as antagonist. Oh, sigh.

There is also investigative line of a crime occuring in nang'ek's dad's cloth factory. And I did not care for it. Because I honestly did not care for the main couple portrayed by Push & Esther. But, had they at least put together Nat Devahastin & Gypsy Keerati as a hot second couple, then I would have kept watching, even if more or less ignoring the main couple, lol. But, both Nat Devahastin & Gypsy Keerati's characters were way more invested in being jealous/plot against the main two, than to have their own life. So I didn't find it worth watching.

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Painful

I just cant get on with Taiwanese dramas. And this one encompasses all i hate about them.
Bad acting that cannot touch the depth of emotion needed for the story line. A storyline that has such bad writing the actors didn't have a chance. No chemistry between the leads. And don't get me started about the hairstyles.
Everything is cringey and awkward. The characters aren't likeable nor convincing in their roles. Very disappointing that what could have been a strong female lead was needing to be saved all the time. The male lead was not just rude but uses the girls desperate situation against her and can't see he is being abusive yet gets mad when someone else is towards her. Not a true male lead.
Dropped it after 3 episodes.
I tried, but there are so many better dramas out there.

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Intriguing.

In Between is a Pinoy BL miniseries with 5 episodes. As of writing I've seen 2 episodes. It was promising and intriguing.

As a Filipino myself, I am very glad with the sprouting of BL industry. It's a high time to showcase the Philippine take on the said subgenre or anything of that sort. We've seen The Gameboys series and Hello Strangers as BL series with virtual setting and it's a breathe of fresh air to encounter this series--with new faces of course.

Let's start with storyline. So the story revolves around Tau and Otep who are ex-lovers and was reunited because of a birthday party with one of their barkada (friend). The storyline is focused on what's in between their first meeting and their good bye as a lovers (basically what the title is saying) but we can see the story revolves after their breakup and idk what will happen next.

The first sequence was cringey and off. The acting looks like shot in one take, maybe because they're neophytes in acting world? Idk. But that particular scene is the most important since it draws us to the whole point of the series, I'm just sad that wasn't executed well. However, as the scenes progresses, I find myself laughing and giggling their interaction with the whole gang.

Being a Pinoy, that's how barkadas act towards each other. However, it drags the whole storyline. Like this series have 5 episodes so some scenes were unnecessary.

What I like about this series is the title sequence. Idk, I'm impressed with the wittiness of their creative/editing team. It's a cute concept.

So the question I have right now, what happened between the hello and good bye? I'm dying to know.

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