Nice family drama, has everything in it..
After a long time a beautiful drama, which has everything in it.. all genre..Very interesting, nice family, love, friendship, brotherhood, not much tragedy story, daily life, career, everything depicted in a fascinating manner..
Enjoyed a lot..
PS: This is my first time writing a review in MDL.. this drama is so good that it triggered me to write something nice.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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One of the most relatable, heart-warming, and touching shows ever!!!
This was the first Chinese modern-day drama that I've ever watched because I typically only watch historical dramas. I gave it a try because I'm a big fan of Song Weilong and it exceeded my expectations in every single way. Overall, the plot is beautifully written and executed perfectly by all of the characters. I love all of the main leads and enjoyed watching them mature and evolve into decent adults. The problems/issues in the show are also very relatable. Lastly, the show has a perfect blend of everything. While there are many comedic and silly scenes, there are just as many serious and heart-breaking scenes. This is a MUST watch!Cet avis était-il utile?
tbh one of the best modern dramas out there
I've been watching this drama ever since the first episode premiered and every day I've been waiting for every episode as I was stuck into this drama I always wanted to know what would happen next. Now I've watched this drama twice and yes it's sooooo gooddd!! Compared to other modern Chinese dramas out there, this has to be the best since I believe that everyone can relate to at least one character in the drama as it talks about realistic and relatable issues. This drama had moments which made me cry or laugh as this drama is kind of a melodrama, comedy and romance all in one.Story - 10:
In my honest opinion, I wish there were more episodes since there are still missing details that could've been added to the ending of the drama, BUT STILL, I LOVE THIS DRAMA SO MUCHHH!!! The story had a lot of meanings behind every few scenes which is why I think this drama can be watched by all ages, unlike other dramas which are only suited to teenagers. What I love the most about this drama is that it is more realistic compared to other dramas. In this drama, everyone has problems as this drama talks about the parent's issues, the children's issues and the friend's issues as well, it's not like other dramas where the male lead is perfect where he is rich and encounters no problems throughout his life, in this drama, both male main leads, Ling Xiao and He Ziqiu have flaws and problems during their lives. The family in this drama is not the most fortunate in the world which can be relatable to many other people. This drama shows that people can look like they are perfect but in reality, they might not be the most perfect person.
Acting/Cast - 9:
I feel like this drama couldn't have a better cast cause the cast in this drama was perfect. All acting was natural and well done.
Song Weilong suited Ling Xiao's personality, Song Weilong said in an interview that he could relate to the story of the drama which helped Ling Xiao to be acted out well by Song Weilong. Song Weilong was probably 20 while in this drama but he seems to be mature in real life too so I could see why he could act as Ling Xiao. But his acting could've been better as there were some scenes where he looked a bit forced.
Zhang Xincheng acted well as He Ziqiu, whenever he cried, I couldn't help but cry along with him. His role in the drama suited him as well as He Ziqiu was meant to be an outgoing person not letting troubles get in his way and Zhang Xincheng pulled the character altogether.
I was surprised at how well Tan Songyun acted out Li Jian Jian, she's 30 years old and had to act like a 16-year-old for part of the drama which was well acted out. I also heard that Tan Songyun also could relate to the story of this drama as she had similar problems as Li Jian Jian.
Not only did the main actors acted their characters well but even the parents and friends acted their part of the drama well which is rarely seen in many dramas. Also, even though the other characters were supporting roles of the drama, they still had moments throughout the drama where they show their problems in their life. We could see what was happening in Li Hai Chao (Li Jian Jian's father), Ming Yue and Tang Can's life.
Music - 10:
I saved all the osts onto my spotify playlist cause the songs are so goodddd. Most of the songs are quite lo-fi which is technically great when you want to calm yourself down or when you want to cry haha. Tan Songyun sings a song that's in the ost called Like a Breeze, but how in the world can she be so talented tho. Her voice is really beautiful just like her acting skills.
Rewatch Value - 10:
Well, I've watched it twice so I mean watch it as much as you want cause it's up to your choice. But I like to rewatch my favourite dramas a second time cause like why not?
Overall I rate it a 10 of course since its such an amazing drama. I RECOMMEND IT TO LITERALLY EVERYONE!!!
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This On-going Drama is Great and very realistic!
I started this drama a few days ago and the story is very captivating. Jianjian, Ling Xiao and He Ziqiu has a very nice story of their youth.I cried and laugh on this drama. I cried so much on the story of Ziqiu when he got adopted of the father of Jianjian and he was working so hard to the family because he owe his life to jianjian's family. Jianjian is kinda selfish when her two brothers left because the her two brothers doesn't have choice but to study abroad. Their relationship grows apart because they are gone for several years but Ling Xiao and He Zique to fix their relationship.I can't wait for the upcoming episodes. I love the drama.
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Getting worse and worse
Drama started o.k., but becoming weaker and weaker. I do not know what happen in Chinese dramas, but the feeling is that you can leave work so easily to attend stupid affairs. It looks like a lack of professionality (As in "我的前半生", a lot of modern guys supposed to be rich thanks to a job they don't even spend a minute at). Actors... the two fathers are the only ones that do a great job. Even the children actors are better than when they've grown up. Music is good but too repetitive. Stupid drama. I think the high rating is because of the young actors' fans. Handsome, but terrible interpretation.Cet avis était-il utile?
Not a cliche drama (this drama really have many conflict and tragic story), but gives us a warm vibe
I really love this drama! I'm a newbie in Chinese drama but for all of the drama I've ever watched, I think this is one of the best plots. I can feel a warmness in a family but they give us so much conflict and a lot of moral stories you can get from this drama. I think most of the Chinese dramas that I've watched were really light conflict, but this is perfect. The OST is really good too. I really love their acting. How lucky they have 2 dads like Ling and Li. I love because this story not too focused on romance but how every character has their problem and how to overcome it, and lead them to adulthood, how life isn't easy when you became an adult and somehow one day we must face it. I love to see they grew from childhood, teenager, and become a mature person. Must check it out if you have time to watch!Cet avis était-il utile?
Interesting storyline
The storyline was very interesting regarding the subject "Abandonment". How the screenwriters portrayed abandonment can also be real for some children that are going through the same horrific truths. I'm glad the screenwriters told this story and how it all came about and how it ends. Except for me, it didn't end. I wanted to see more and felt cheated. You will see why at the end. The other topic was "Forgiveness". We all need to learn how to forgive because if you don't, you only hurt yourself in the long run.Tan Song Yun who played the character Li Jian Jian: Excellent
Song Wei Long who played the character Ling Xiao: Outstanding... cute too.
Zhang Xin Cheng who played the character He Zi Qiu: Excellent
Tu Song Yan who played the character Li Hai Chao father of Li Jian Jian: Outstanding
Zhang Xi Lin who played the character Ling He Ping father of Ling Xiao: Excellent
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Absolutely the best Family Melodrama Romance series I've watched!
Absolutely the best Family Melodrama Romance series I've watched! Really enjoyed and loved every moment even though I cried numerous times, as there were laughs and happy moments too.Many different life experiences seen through multiple families which just shows us that we, the viewer are not the only ones going through hardships, life, family 'drama', love experiences, friendship, work life, etcetera etcetera. So many things were covered in this series which also showed how wounds can heal or how life can become better if we work towards it or try to make things work and not just ignore the problems that do exist.
The story was really compelling and the writer clearly put in a lot of effort to bring everything together. Can't fault anything and also won't change anything as everything was necessary in each arc, which is interlinked in some way. The writer really did well with character building and all the intricate relationships which made everything so believable and let us, the viewer, be drawn in and routing for the character and be sad, happy, frustrated, depressed with them . I will definitely look for other series's with same writer, director and or scriptwriter.
The actors really did very well portraying their respective characters. I honestly enjoyed each and everyone's acting as they brought the characters to life. And that is exactly what actors should do as it really gets the viewer drawn into 'their' lives. I will miss all the actors but not all the characters!
Production and Visual FX were also great and all the more brought everything to life and brought everything together in the best possible way.
Ost was very good, not that good that I want to download each and every song but were played at the right time. Sound effects were not overly used and were appropriate at the right time.
Rewatch value is very high, will definitely Rewatch in future.
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Keep tissues on hand!
This one tugs on the heartstrings .. hard!The romance you can see blooming from day one, so there's no real surprise there.
It felt awkward when the adopted brother tried to have feelings for her.
I think that was just more of a comfort thing, not actual romantic feelings he had.
The dad .. ah man .. the dad.
What a gem of a character.
He truly was the core of it all.
His insight and wisdom at times was breathtaking.
Often the floodgates would open on up after one of his scenes.
Simple thoughts from a simple man who loved his family.
It's not one I would re-watch; I feel it's one of those shows that will shine best the first time around.
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Recommended for Good Reasons!
At first I watched solely knowing SWL was in it but after finishing, wow it became one of my favourite dramas of all time.The storyline is insanely realistic, it portrays interpersonal conflicts phenomenally. The stories built on the main trio are amazing enough on their own, but the added details for the supporting female characters was a great touch - personally one of my favorite aspects of the show as its a common occurence in asian households.
The 40 episodes (online ver) was amazingly paced. The actors/actresses did fantastic job showcasing the emotion for each climatic scene ; with SWL and ZXC doing phenomenal for their character.
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One of the Best!
I just finished my 2nd watch of this show and it was just as good as I remember it. The acting is incredible.All of the actors are amazing but I particularly want to mention probably my two very favourite in this drama. Now usually I only have eyes for Song Wei Long, however in this case, Steven Zhang absolutely killed his role. I was 100% sold on every emotional nuance he gave. He was sensational in this role. This doesn’t mean I was rooting for him to be ML. He was perfect just as he was and clearly the brother role of the two of them.
And my favourite character of this whole show: The Dad. Omg. He was incredible. I was bawling so many times because of his amazing acting. He was just so disarming, so sweet, the love and kindness he exuded for his children was amazing to watch. I loved every scene with him. He was so cute like a mother hen with those kids. And his cooking! OMG the food porn. This director is absolutely magic with the food scenes. I noticed he also directed Meet Yourself which had a ton of similar food vibes in it. Being able to express the care and love he was feeling for his family thru attentive cooking was masterfully done.
As a mom myself I was dismayed that basically every mother in this show is an absolute witch. In terms of acting, they really sold that. So again, kudos for making me hate a character with a fiery passion. 😆😆
This is a show I will come back to again and again.
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Go Ahead and watch and be filled with love and warmyh
Go Ahead is a tricky drama to review because i felt i need a million adjectives to describe it. Warm, thats how i feel when watching every episode. And Special, special cause it touches a special place in my heart. It is perhaps one of the best multi-facetted story I have the pleasure to watch in awhile. The ability to achieve such a balance of poignant but heart-warming, painful yet sweet, serious issues yet funny moments is really kudos to great writing and directing.PLOT/STORY
The plot centres on 3 families, 2 more broken then the core (FL and her dad) coming together and bonded through love that had nothing to do with blood in their veins but rather the openness of heart to accept, cherish and protect. Theres that juxtaposition of an unusual family from the norm. Theres that interesting difference and similarities between both elder brothers in character and treatment of their lil sister. Social pressures, parental pressure, trauma from loss, abandonment and depression were all touched upon but the story is delivered in a measurably soothingly acceptable way that pains you but does not suffocate you. Hence viewers who usually steer clear of heavy dramas could still be able to watch and digest this. Many scenes were presented in a well thought out manner in such ways I appreciate nuances and subtlety they convey.
CAST/ACTING
Casting team deserves a medal. I cant imagine another actress as Li Jian Jian. Tan Song Yun really shines in bringing the youth and brightness into her character as well as the ability to create believable atmosphere and great chemistry with the male leads and the rest of the casts. JianJian is optimistic and bright illuminating the darkness in her brothers’ lives. Shes really the family’s fuel station. Ling Xiao is the quieter elder brother but observant, intelligent and thoughtful. Hes closed off emotionally with the exception of the trusted realm he allows. He only truly shares with JianJian, the beacon in his life. Song Wei Long delivered his personal best and gave us a Ling Xiao that appears perfect and mature but have hidden cracks and scars from his trauma. He Zi Qiu is the most sensitive, and insecure from having been abandon and constantly thinking of his self worth and afraid to be pitied. He holds Li ba and Jiajian as the people he is most grateful for and promised to love and protect them with his whole being for the rest of his life.
Li Ba is one of the best characters ever created and he’s the core of the family. He represents the exemplary parent that gives unconditionally and only expects his loved ones to be happy. He provides shelter and pure love but never smothering. There are many other parents depicted in these drama that provided many contrast and real struggles in thwir parenting style and relationships with their children and how they affected the child’s disposition and attitude in life.
Ost
The opening theme is one of the most hauntingfly beautiful song. Written in very simple lyrics but delivered so powerfully. Mamy of the ost were awesome and they added the oomph everytime its played on eventful scenes.
Conclusion
Watch this drama and be filled with warmth, be touched by the spirit of family, love and friendship. Laugh and cry with our leads. Its a drama that has that something special and returns you to the thing that matters most- being with the people you love. I treasure all the days watching Go ahead and sad to have reached the finale. But the image of our 3 leads happily going ahead towards their future and the familiarity of family togetherness makes me really satisfied. And i will rewatch this series again. I will also look forward to future works from this scriptwriter, this director and of course, more dramas from Tan Song Yun and Steven Zhang.
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