Zhang Yan Yan

Flash Review: Forever Love [China]

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To tell you guys the truth, the whole reason I checked out this show, was because I’m on a bit of a Wang An Yu kick, after enjoying him very well in Falling Into You (review here!).

I enjoyed him so much in that, that I felt sorry to say goodbye to his character, so when I heard from ABV, that his character in this show is similar, but different, and overall quite enjoyable, I couldn’t resist jumping right in.

This little show became my drama nightcap for a while, and I would say that it worked quite nicely, in that capacity.

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Review: The Rational Life [China]

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THE SHORT VERDICT:

A low-key, slice-of-life story with what feels like a secondary focus on a noona romance, Show is likely not for everyone.

If you’re looking for a noona romance with a little more intensity and fireworks, I feel like fellow C-drama Find Yourself is a better fit. However, if you’re looking for something that’s both down-to-earth yet kind of escapist, this might work for you.

I say it’s down-to-earth because Show does touch on some themes which feel very relevant to modern society. At the same time, it feels a little escapist, because the speed and cleanliness of how things get fixed, can feel a bit like a Disney-inspired fantasy.

Overall, I liked this better in concept than in execution, but I do think that this could work well for some, given the right lens &/or viewing needs.

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