Fantasy mini-show with intersting storyline

This is a really nice mini-show. The storyline is funny, interesting and romantic - and a bit sad too.
Character wise:
FL is a peppy princess that is set to inherit the throne since both her brothers - due to a conspiracy - are deemed unsuited to be emperor.
ML is a mysterious man that approaches and marries the FL with his own agenda.
Acting wise this is set in a comical tone so the acting might sometimes be a little exaggerated. I believe that is what the show is aiming for. The main couple are really nice to watch and I appreciate that they are not mainstream actors (overly thin and beautiful/handsome).
Well, if you like something short and funny - with a twist in the end - this is actually worth watching.

Leia Mais

Sweet and enjoyable short show

This is a funny and romantic short show. The storyline might not be new and refreshing, but it is entertaining.
Character wise:
FL is the author of a novel. She is smart and resourceful. She somehow enters the novel as a side character when she wants to change the course of the story.
ML is the hero in the novel and is set to marry a scheming girl. He is a calm, collected man who is good at martial arts. The appearance of FL turns his world upside down.
The side characters are really interesting and fun to watch.
Acting wise this is pretty good given the limited timeframe and comical aspect.
So, if you want something short and sweet, this is well worth watching.

Leia Mais

Nice and interesting poor girl/rich man mini-show

This is a really nice mini-show. The storyline is interesting.
Character wise:
FL is an orphan who was adopted by a professional hustler, leading to her taking up the same trade. She is kind and street-smart but longs to earn an honest living.
ML is the usual clever and cold on the outside CEO with a problematic relationship with his father who cheated on his mother.
Acting wise this is not top shelf but it’s pretty good. The actors do a fine job with their characters given the limited timeframe.
So, if you like a nice poor girl/rich man story, this is actually well worth watching.

Leia Mais

Very good revenge-plot/crime solving short show

This is a very good revenge-plot/crime solving short show. The storyline is intriguing and contains a lot of twists and turns as the FL tries to unravel what happened 2 years earlier. Frankly, it kept me focused and guessing all the way to the end. I was right in most of my guesses but there were a few things I got wrong or didn’t foresee. Just the way I like it, LOL.
Character wise:
FL is a strong and tenacious actress who was framed and targeted multiple times when she returned after a 2 year absence from the entertainment industry. She is adamant to find the truth.
Acting wise this is pretty good and all the actors do a great job within the limited timeframe.
So, if you love the mix of revenge and crime solving, this is a “Must Watch”.

Leia Mais

Odd vampire/love story

I’m not quite sure what I just watched. The storyline was pretty straightforward except for the twist in the end - which I don’t know exactly how to interpret. It was like the show didn’t know whether to be a comedy or a vampire story so it landed somewhere in between - and not in the good way. I found myself skipping along the way because it was kind of boring.
Character wise:
FL is a vampire that despite her being that, is unable to fight other vampires. Perhaps she is too kind and sweet. ML is a movie director who is a scammer but also quite street-smart.
Acting wise this is pretty good but the directing made the characters odd and borderline silly.
Well, if you are into either love or vampire stories, this is not interesting enough. If you have some time to waste, this is an ok watch.

Leia Mais

Ok mini-show with a diffent storyline than most mini-shows

This is an ok mini-show. The storyline is quite simple but different from a lot of other mini-shows out there. The editing could have been better but that’s to be expected.
Character wise:
FL is a sweet and kind young woman who is supposed to marry the Water God.
ML is the Water God and he is gentle and loving. Marrying a human woman is his destiny as well as hers.
Acting wise this is not exactly top shelf but the actors are sweet and try their best within the limited timeframe.
Well, since it is so short - and the main characters sweet and adorable - this is an ok watch.

Leia Mais

Low budget love story that won't rock you world

This is one of these countless low budget productions that overflow the entertainment market at the moment. Quite frankly, it doesn’t stand out in any way - and not just because of the ridiculous auto-generated english subs.
The love story goes from 0 to 100 in a split second but nobody reacts to a proposal like that (ep 17) if they really love the man in front of them.
Acting wise this is mediocre (for the most part) even if ML seems to be somewhat talented. I think I’ve seen him before in these productions (on YouTube) that have no real name.
FL seems ok when acting alone but the scenes with ML feels awkward and lacks any chemistry. It doesn’t help that there is a substantial height difference that makes FL look like a child beneath the towering ML.
Well, if you have some time to spare - and don’t mind the low budget feel - this is an ok watch.

Leia Mais

More silly than funny game-themed mini-show

This is a not so funny mini-show. The storyline of a young man logging into a game sounded interesting. In the game he gets missions and rewards. That part worked fine even if the text on-screen wasn’t translated in the version I saw. The missions themselves are sometimes interesting but they somehow got boring and I ended up skipping just to finish. It does get more interesting towards the end but not enough to salvage the show for me at least.
I guess the cast had fun shooting the show, but only a fraction of the fun actually comes across the screen since it gets more silly than funny. What must have been a funny script is ruined by exaggerated acting, silly characters and way too rushed format.
Well, if you like these short shows you might find this a little entertaining, but my advice is to find something better.

Leia Mais

A small hidden body-swap gem

This is one of these small hidden gems I sometimes stumble upon. The storyline might not be unique or new, but the execution of the story is great. It is kept lighthearted and funny.
Character wise we get this Emperor that is somewhat cold and indifferent towards his Empress who is a bit of a troublemaker especially in regards to the managing of the harem where the Emperor's favorite concubine rules. When the Emperor and Empress switch bodies they have to rely on each other to get through their everyday life and the Court affairs.
Acting wise this is pretty good. It takes some skill to portray (believably) a character of the opposite gender and the main actors possess that. There is also development of the main characters which is good, given the limited timeframe.
So, if you love a good body-swap comedy, with lots of funny moments, this is definitely well worth watching.

Leia Mais

Nice "second chance" mini-show with a strong love story

This is a really nice mini-show. The storyline might not be new and refreshing since a lot of shows are similar to this, but it is highly entertaining. There are a lot of the usual tropes but they are handled in an interesting and good way.
Character wise:
FL is a strong and independent woman - at least after she gets a second chance to live her life. The thing I love most about her is that she doesn’t become weak and vulnerable like so many FLs do when they fall in love. Her love and trust in ML is unwavering.
ML is a warm and dedicated man. They describe him as possessive, but I see him more as decisive in his actions and love towards FL. He is not the usual cold CEO that FL has to thaw.
Acting wise this is actually pretty good with a few exceptions that doesn’t ruin the show in any way.
Well, if you love a fast paced mini-show - with a lot of the normal tropes that’s handled differently than most shows - this is a nice watch.

Leia Mais

Entertaining revenge plot mini-show

This is actually a great revenge plot mini-show. The storyline is interesting and fun to watch. There are the usual jumps and a feeling of scenes missing, but that’s to be expected. What’s important is that it’s entertaining - and this one is.
Character wise:
FL is such a badass and the way she plots her revenge, uncovers the truth, manipulates the villains and finds love is great. ML is supposed to be a playboy but is anything but. Both are very likable characters.
Acting wise this is rather good for a mini-show where there is little room for showing off your acting skills. Both main leads do a very good job doing that within the limited timeframe.
So, if you love a great revenge plot drama with a splash of romance, this is definitely well worth watching.

Leia Mais

Nice mini-show that keeps you entertained

This is a nice little mini-show. The storyline is actually quite interesting even if the short format makes it feel that there are scenes missing or things are rushed. Not to an extent that ruins the show so it’s still worth watching.
Character wise we have this badass woman (FL) who is ordered (by 2ML) to approach ML who is a smart and rough man - and a criminal apparently.
Acting wise this is good and the actors do a pretty decent job with their characters.
So, if you are into something short/fast with a sweet unexpected love story, this is worth watching.

Leia Mais

Nice bromance mini-show set in historical times

This is a nice bromance mini-show. There is only a hint of BL. The storyline is quite simple and easy to follow.
Character wise we have this ML who is assisting the Crown Prince in his attempt to secure his position as the next king. The Crown Prince is a suspicious man so he places one of his brothers next to ML in order to keep him in line. Against the Crown Prince is the Eldest Prince who wants to get the throne for himself.
Acting wise this is rather good even if it is a short format so there isn’t much time to work with the characters.
Well, if you like a nice bromance set in historical times, this is an ok watch.

Leia Mais

Great game-themed show with lots of excitement and epic love story

This is a brilliant show. The gaming-world Pangu is so thoroughly made and it feels like being in a fantasy world as good and interesting as the Harry Potter universe. It’s that good. I loved the degree of imagination that the writer(s) had while creating this story. It comes close to how some of the games I’ve played are constructed. It’s like the writers combine World of Warcraft, Diablo and Avatar. What a wonderful idea.
In game-themed shows we normally get a story that is mainly situated in a historical setting and a FL who meets a prince and falls in love. This is so much better. What I love most in this show is the alternation between RL and VR. It’s kind of like logging - using the interface of Avatar - in and out of a game like “World of Warcraft” or “Diablo” - getting and completing quests/missions, doing battles and receiving rewards like items and skills. We also get a story about “body-swapping” - but at a whole different level than most shows with this theme.
The level of imagination is awesome. The cloaking device was awesome and the scenes so well constructed that I was swept into the story biting my nails in excitement. Brilliant.
Are there any plot holes? Of course there is but none that ruins the show.
I hesitated starting this show because there are 36 episodes and I feared that there would be draggy scenes and a lot of fillers - but there really isn’t. I ended up thinking that we could really use a season two of this.
Only a few things bothered me but one thing that baffles me is since this has a lot of animations and extensive graphics there is still a scene where ML and 2ML are on horsebacks in RL that is so bad that you can see it’s made with a screen and edited as a kind of close up shot (from waist up). How did that get through the quality check?
Character wise:
I loved that all the characters were realistic and no one is only good or bad. As in real life we are all flawed and sometimes take the wrong path. I personally don’t believe that our life is predestined. I believe that we all have the ability to choose which way to go - sometimes we get lost but there is always a way to find the right path again.
A character that did annoy me pretty much from the start was Zhang Yun Er (girl in love with Lin Feng). Her pouting irritated me and made her look (and act) like a spoiled teenager - not a pretty sight. But I have to admit that I changed my view of her and the things that happened to her made her one of the biggest victims in this show. No one should be treated like that. Luckily she came out alright on the other side, finally grown up.
Acting wise:
This show is filled with great actors not only the main couple but all the primary cast. More than one of these actors play two versions of themselves - and they really nail it. Xiao Yan (FL) especially manages to show us which person she is by using body language and micro expressions. What fun she is to watch.
Only thing I didn’t like that much was that despite the really good chemistry between the leads, their kisses seemed a little awkward and a bit forced? Maybe it’s just me but they were little more than pecks on the lips. Maybe they had to be like that since the show is lighthearted and would have to be rated out of the main (young) viewer-group if they were too hot.
Anyway, if you love the gaming theme and are a sucker for love, this is a definite “Must Watch”.

Leia Mais

Sweet short show with refreshing storyline

This is such a funny and sweet short show. The storyline is rather refreshing. The basic story of a woman who experiences her first kiss while very, very drunk at an office party is somewhat new. Not knowing who the man is, she encounters 4 different love related stories while trying to figure out what happened that night and ultimately start a relationship with that man. That led to a lot of funny and awkward moments.
Character wise we have this relatively young and inexperienced (in love) woman who is a game planner at a big game development company. The 4 men she thinks might be the one that night are her calm and collected boss, her young and naive junior, a calculating actor/singer that wants to be an ambassador of the game she is developing with her team and her sweet and close childhood friend who is also her landlord/roommate. She has to go through a lot before realizing whom she actually loves.
Acting wise this is pretty good and I have actually seen several members of the cast before. Even if it is a short show they are able to give their characters a bit of depth which is better than a lot of other short or mini-shows out there.
So, if you love a funny and romantic short show - with some interesting characters - this is definitely well worth watching.

Leia Mais