My Lethal Man (2023)

If you want to be entertained, it's entertaining

==Breakdown==
Background plot - 45%
Romance - 45%
Misc comedy - 10%

Background plot - Fine
Romantic chemistry - Excellent
Misc comedy - Good
Production value - Not the best

Here's what you need to know:
1. The story is ridiculous with lots of plot holes and silly deus ex machina resolutions, but also keeps you guessing. It follows tropes and then subverts those tropes. If you don't mind non-sensical plot points, then this might be for you. I gave the story a generous 7 star rating because the characters' choices surprised me several times (in a good way)
2. The best part of the show is the ML. He gets progressively better with each episode and the drama is honestly worth watching just for him. Like other reviewers have said, he's consistent for the whole show.
3. The FMC will frustrate you, but she's not terrible. The actress did the best job possible with the script. That said, she was a bit of a doormat which made me sad. I didn't need her to be badass or whatever, but early on it would've been good for her to have a better reason for falling for the MMC and some self-awareness around how problematic he is. Like, fall for him, sure. But have her question how bonkers it is to fall for a guy like him.
4. You can FastForward all the scenes with the FMC's best friend, they are filler and mind-numbingly boring.

Overall, very entertaining.

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Despite some negative comments...just watch it...

I just finished watching all the episodes, although I had serious doubts whether to start at all, and all because of these negative opinions. And I have to say I'm surprised that this drama got me hooked!
Despite the fact that there were a lot of gaps in the plot, some threads were not fully understood or unnecessary, some scenes were funny instead of serious, e.g. the general meeting of the supervisory board, where instead of serious conversations there was a verbal battle and even fist fights ... it looked good to me All right.
I especially liked the main lead couple, which went from disagreement and hostility to learning to love and had some really nice scenes together, very well captured by the cameraman, especially those scenes with the main leads. I also understood that YXC's main inheritance lead had been traumatized and had to fight for survival, therefore the feelings of love were unknown to him. He was driven by a desire for revenge and did not allow the thought of giving love to another person. It is hardly surprising that when he realized that Shen Man Ning was starting to be important in his life, he defended himself against this feeling. He wants to get the job done, but he also doesn't want the girl to get hurt. Twice he rejects her in a terrible way and here is a big credit to SMN's determination to fight for their love. From an intelligent, talented, quiet, weak, calm girl, she became a strong, fighting for her love girl so determined that she managed to finally catch up with her boyfriend in this love, who finally opened up to love, trusted her and was able to express what he feels for her and together they could overcome obstacles. It was beautiful when, after an attempt to drown, he experienced a kind of catharsis - purification and finally chose to trust his beloved, who surrounded him with her love like a shield, which gave YXC confidence and peace and allowed him to bounce back from the bottom in which he found himself having lost everything (so he thought).
A good ending and a message that true, sincere love can do everything, even if there are falls, and even if they lose material things, they have each other and can support each other and lift each other up.
Cool camera shots, scenery, costumes, it was ok. So don't be guided by your opinion, just see for yourself if it's worth it.
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It’s nice but few things don’t make sense.

So, the drama is pretty good. The acting of the ML and FL is literally something. the plot is also pretty nice. I like all the plot twists. I like how the ml was complete mystery like, I was very curious about him. the fl also was pretty nice. I love how she takes care of the male lead. The casting is also nice…
But few don’t make sense.

1) The FL falls in love with a person who used to choke her whenever he wanted. Like WTH!
That’s also fine to some extent because the male lead also started loving her.

2)Jia Kai tries to take Shen Man Ning’s blood sample and test if her DNA matches Zhuang Cheng An when Man Ning was pretending to be Zhuang Xin Yan. But even if she was Xin Yan herself why the hell would her DNA be matching with her mother’s father?!?!
According to science it’s impossible to match your maternal grandpa ‘s DNA.

3) After being heart broken the second fl gives a chance to the second ml and even falls in love with him like what!

4) the second fl finds ml’s mother but wasn’t the ml himself powerful enough to find his mother?

5) the fl’s best friend falls in love with ml’s frnd, he rejects her many times and suddenly says there is someone who loves you and he’s ml’s other friend. and as he says this, this girl falls for ml’s other friend. Like Why?!

6) the ml’s aunt edited a recording to show that the ml is illegitimate child if his father but the ml finds the recording. how the hell does the ml lead find 17 years old a recording and who the hell recorded it?

other things were good and you should watch. But it can be pretty confusing.
Overall you should watch it!

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Messy plot but good acting from ML

This is your typical ‘old school’ Chinese drama. Cold rich super capable ML, who can fight, save the damsel and merely get a small scratch on his face 😅

The storyline is complicated. As usual, there is the power struggle from within the family to gain the majority shares and ultimately power of the family company. A lot of past history intertwined with missing persons and death. Somehow, the history of the ML tragic accidents involves the FL’s family as well! The FL’s character is bright and cheerful, but she loves too easily and emotionally unstable. In the first few episodes, the ML has his hand around her neck choking and threatening her in that manner. Not Cool. But of course towards the last few episodes, she becomes his pillar of strength.

Many holes in the plot. Many things don’t make sense. Very over dramatised 😅 Especially the final episode! Third parties- yes. A very annoying female rival Tang Lin who is rich but so spoilt and just cries when she cannot get the man she wants.

The romance between the main couple is quite nice. A short break up and he said very hurtful things to her, but we all know it’s not the truth 😅 Some nice PDA scenes, and yes it’s a happy ending. ML Fan Zhi Xin’s acting is really good in this one. It’s my first time watching him, and was impressed. Also very good looking 😍
Give this a try, but don’t expect too much.

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Shittiest and illogical plot, turn your brain off and watch it for the main cp

I wish I could give a zero for minus rating for the story. It started as very good one but just around episode 8-9, it feels like they changed the scriptwriter midway through coz why did the ML become so stupid??? Shittiest plot development and in they end, they said 'we are a family'. Like why the whole struggle of ages if you don't intend to punish the murder?
I couldn't help but point out so many flaws, especially when ML's friend used to follow villains and keep watch on them.
However, I love the 'main cp' and OST. This is the only plus point to this drama. I skipped scenes too often and just watched them. They have good chemistry but then again, the scriptwriter have to fvck up again so he added poor communication (ep 13-15 If I am not wrong and around 20th episode)

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C-drama or Soap Opera, it's good either way

I actually enjoyed this drama a lot, though I understand why many don't. It is one of those over-dramatized family stories with lots of plot holes and questions, doppelgangers, family feuds, death, kidnapping, and all that fun stuff, haha. That's why I think it would qualify as a soap. It was a genuinely sweet drama with a fast-paced romance that keeps you going until the end. The characters are enjoyable to watch, and they fit very well into the story.
Shu Manning's character was admirable. though portrayed as weak, nervous, and anxious, she was not afraid in pursuing her love. And she loved that man with her whole life, she was willing to do anything for him.
Yan Xing Cheng fit the role of the Lethal Man quite well. His character was strong and unshakeable, yet showed his soft side to Manning, and he did love her very much. (PS: Their Kisses were the highlight of the whole thing )
The supporting characters were also pleasing to watch, they kept the story going.
the only downside of this drama would be the plot, it could have been written better though the story was interesting.
All in all its a good and recommended drama if you want a passionate romance with a bit of thriller, suspense, and drama.

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Go with it!

I get tired of hearing how unrealistic a drama is when shows like Star Wars, Guardians of the Galaxy are popular! So why can’t a drama plot be similar to a James Bond movie ? I like this drama. It’s fun to wait for the next twist. Dramas, plays and shows are meant to entertain not necessarily be realistic unless you’re watching a documentary- right? I really like the ML as he is totally his role as part James Bond and part Indian Jones. He is flawed so we are rooting for him despite his sometimes mean behavior towards FL. I wish the writers would have made FL role a little lighter - outwardly she goes along with the role too easily as she doesn’t even snoop about her own family. Anyway I like this and want others to watch it. Don’t think too much. Just go with it. Kinda also reminds me of American gangster movies from the 1950,s I think it shows that Chinese writers are expanding their story lines . As for me I am tired of amnesia, love /hate leads and terminal illness plot lines . At least give this show a try.

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I fall in love with the ML

Episode 1-5 quite bored but I stay watch this because the ML look hot.. storyline so far okay.. got twist of plot. The three musketeers (ML,YS,FX) alll look good… I didn’t like FL character…still 4 more episode…

ML good in acting, fit with the character and look super hot in fight scene..

FL her character are too weak.. but the actress look cute..

I don’t like the cousin and his mom btw..

The fight scene in the parking lot… when the FL were drunk but the ML try to hide that he fight those man/women in black are the best.. 😅😅😅

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An interesting Mystery Romance Drama but the last 4 episodes were a disappointment

My Lethal Man is a mystery romance drama starting not well-known actors and actresses with backgrounds in supporting roles in other C-dramas.

The production quality is so bad; everything is so bright, especially during the kissing scenes. I am not sure why Chinese dramas always do that for cheap quality productions on streaming platforms like iQiyi, Tencent, MangoTV, etc.

I enjoyed the mystery aspect of the drama when the ML tried to solve the 17-year-old car accident that took his family's life. The plot was interesting until the last 4 episodes when things went wrong and stupid.
Even though it has a happy ending, the way it unraveled was so bad, and the acting was not great for either of the entire cast.

The FL does a better job than the ML, and the supporting CPs were not great. Some of the songs in the OST were good.

I am giving it a 6.5 because of the music and the first 20 episodes.

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Our Lethal Couple

1. ACTING
It's a collection of action+suspense+romance+depression/trauma. Honestly I really LOVE THE ACTING of the lead Fan Zhixin & Li Mozhi. Their CHEMISTRY & EMOTION are on top.

I didn't expect that Yan Xingcheng character will have many layers of emotion. I'm worried when he's angry cuz his anger really hits right. His madness ain't a joke. Then we he cried, he really looks helpless. When he got the attack, I'm sad for him. Seriously I hope Fan Zhixin can get more recognition by this character.

Li Mozhi also become my anticipated actress now. Her crying scene makes me feels sad too. She can varies her acting from the low confidence Shen Manning to the brave Manning. Her emotion hits right for me.

Together they supports each other through thick & thin. Their dialogue "I'm here" during peril situation really comforting.

2. OST
The OST is good here. It really brings out the right vibe for certain scene.

3. DIRECTING
I love how some scene are well directed to portray the right emotion/sequence. As example, the scene where the ML holds his hand out to help FL to get up from her devastated state. Then, the scene reversed when it's FL turn now to hold out her hands to ML while he's on his low state of life. Also, the drawing of drowning child that FL drawn really have a deep meaning to the ML that it makes him finally letting out his emotion after so much suppression. I really love the depth of this scene.

The cinematography also nice. The way they control the lighting really suits the mood either to be romantic/aesthetic.

4. STORY
I love the suspense they have in this series. Almost every episode got me hooked on the screen and eagerly wait what will happen to them. I understand that maybe the plot not someone's cup of tea but at least the suspense can bring us to watch this. Not to mention some plot twists also left me surprised.

I rarely enjoy modern chinese drama but this one really poke my interest to watch :D (P/S: this drama also kind of giving me a kdrama vibe ;D)

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Really good thriller with a lot of tension everywhere! Give it a try!

This defintely was not what I expected but it did not disappoint. I think the overall storyline was really good like it's a good concept but I found it a little confusing to watch so I feel like rewatching would fill in the gaps. The story was really unique, I found a lot of reviews saying the same thing and it's true. This story really was very different from most of the other c-dramas I've watched. It has elements of comedy. It starts off a little jolly but it gets more and more serious and more and more passionate as well. It has a LOT of tension. Great acting from the cast too! Absolutely loved the skills portrayed here on screen. Both acting and the cinematography has been done very well. A nd you def should rewatch this drama because it surely will make you understand the plot better. AND the OST is perfectly fits the tension in the drama! Overall, A very well potrayed, interesting story taht is very tense, thrilling and full of suspense with a very passionate and cute love story too.🌹👭🏻🌹👁️🤵🏻🌌

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