This review is for both “One and Only” and “Forever and Ever” dramas but the rating is different:
One and Only
This drama is really a masterpiece, almost flawless, if it would not be for the poor acting skill and expressions of one of the most significant antagonists, actor Wang Xing Yue as Liu Zi Xing. The production gives the viewer gorgeous costumes, dazzling sets, great cinematography, a leading couple that doesn’t need intimacy to immerses the viewer and evokes beautiful, heartfelt, and sorrowful emotions that leaves anyone breathless even when a romantic relationship between them was forbidden. The action scenes are well choreographed and the chemistry among the soldiers and Zhousheng Chen is strongly fused by their sincere feelings and camaraderie. SPOILER ALERT: Even with the tragic ending, the drama is still worth watching! Enjoy it!
Forever and Ever (SPOILER ALERT!)
If the viewer is looking for a drama that has a nice romance feel but lacks intimacy, then this right drama. I would not consider this drama a sequel since there is little connection to the “prequel” apart for the leading couple, flashbacks that give the viewer a glimpse of their past relationship, a leading male that belongs to an old and establish rich family with a matriarch that simulates a sovereign ruler of great power and rank, a leading female that comes from a “noble” family, and some supporting actors that can be somehow compared to others in the past life. Although the leading couple is connected to the past, find each other and fall in love, this drama doesn’t capture the intensity of their feelings like it was portrayed on the drama “One and Only”. For “Forever and Ever” been a modern romance, Zhousheng Chen’s character is almost emotionally handicap with an unrealistic innocence for a man in his late twenties, even if he has spent most of his life been a bookworm. Although the Zhousheng Chen from the past does not kiss Cui Shi Yi, he was not passive at all! So, overall, this is not a bad drama, it is just a failed attempt to bring an everlasting and passionate love to the present times.

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This is a very good friends-to-lovers drama. The actors did a great job bringing their characters to life and the leading couple has very good chemistry. Having said that, the drama could’ve spent some more time into the leading couple’s falling in love interactions than into how they developed professionally. Their emotional journey is really nice to watch. It is great to see that Xu Fang’s unconditional love and support for Lin Xi Chi is equally reciprocated even though she has been hurt by her family’s situation. Even though the drama has its share of cuteness, it is also an emotionally charged story that deals with the painful effects of parental abandonment and how it can bring feelings of unworthiness on a child all the way to adulthood. The drama works well in presenting the character’s understanding and love for one another, the aspect of forgiveness to become stronger and, at the most, understanding that “I will only deserve the best of you when I become the best of myself”. Even though the drama is not perfect, it is beautiful and entertaining.

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This drama is a fantastic historical production. The entire cast did a wonderful job bringing their characters to life to bring about the story of Prince Yeoning from years before he became Crown Prince, under much controversy between political factions, to the time that he was enthroned as King Yeongjo and his great efforts to reform the taxation system of Joseon, improve peasant’s lives and education. This drama excels in depicting political struggles within the kingdom and the treacherous actions of some individuals; it has great action, some comedy, a slight but really nice romantic story, and stellar performances all over. There were many antagonists throughout the drama but the main one was Yi Tan/Prince Milpoong portrayed by Jung Moon Sung who excels as the tyrannical lunatic prince, a character that one loathes and, no matter his difficulties growing up, is difficult to empathize; but his performance on episode 46 is brilliant. If you like palace politics, intrigue, great camaraderie, and an incredible amount of twists, you will certainly like this drama. Enjoy it!

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This is a nice romcom gender bender drama with a revenge plot where Tian Qi / Shen Zhao Er works as a doctor at Ji Heng’s manor to find her parents’ killer. Although it is supposed to be a romantic comedy, the revenge plot takes center stage and the leading couple’s romantic relationship developed too late in the drama to be marred with the cliché “is his fault” storyline. Although it is an entertaining drama and the leading couple had a lot of scenes together, the acting and chemistry was not the best. The romantic scenes could’ve been better but they were always cut short or angled that one could not see them kissing. The resolution of the major conflict (revenge plot for her parents’ betrayal and assassination) was not satisfying since the murderer killed himself and was not punished directly by Tian Qi/Zhao Er. Overall, the drama is nice to watch while waiting for a great one to come. Enjoy it!

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Age of Legends is a really good action suspense drama that has drug syndicates as the main plot and the main leads involvement, one through chance (William Chan as Liu Zi Guang) and the other through her job as a police officer (Sandra Ma as Hu Rong). This drama has a great cast and everyone did a good job bringing their character to life. The romance is nice and they showed that they truly loved each other dearly, but it is not the main story. The drama’s main plot is heavy laden with depictions of the lives and dealing of those that are directly and indirectly involved in the tug of war between drug dealers and the justice system. The drama is not perfect and it could’ve been done with a few less episodes, but, overall, it provides action, emotional moments, romance, funny moments, and it is entertaining. Enjoy it!

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This is a great fictional period drama mixed with historical facts. This is the story of Hao Lan and her struggles within the different kingdoms that led her to become the mother of China's First Emperor, Qin Shi Huang. The drama was extended from 45 to 62 episodes and in the process, it lost luster. The entire production (acting, cinematography, customs, music...) was done with accuracy and finesse but, adding the younger generation’s to extend the drama, felt short of the first part of the drama. This drama was mostly about the power struggles of three individuals (Li Hao Lan, Ying Yi Ren, and Lu Bu Wei) that join forces to accomplish great endeavors. These characters are complex and multilayered and the actors did a fantastic job in bringing out these complexities and creating memorable personifications of these historical personages. There are so many great performances that it is difficult to just select the three main persons since their characters were intimately dependent with a great array of supporting cast. Although there is a love triangle, romance is not the stronghold on this drama, which lives the romance seekers disappointed since there was a potential for a great one. Even then, it is great to see how Hao Lan accomplishes to bring down the people that Qin King’s grandfather laid out to clean the courts and become a great empire. This is a great production that, if it is not compared with others, it provides great entertainment. Enjoy it!

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This is a fun and fantastic chimerical fantasy drama. This is a modern Korean interpretation based on the book Journey to the West. The acting is amazing! The cast did a great job bringing these complex and enigmatic characters to life, especially Cha Seung Won (as Woo Whee) and Sung Hyuk interpreting both male and female siblings. There is great chemistry and romance among the lead couple, the “frenemy” relationship between the lead males is priceless, and the rest of the cast kept the chemistry going. This drama evokes all sorts of emotions and leaves the viewer with a good feel. Enjoy it!

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She Came out of the Abyss (2024) is a nice rebirth story with Chen Si (as Gu Jing Chen) and Li Ruo Qi as (Cen Yuan) in the leading couple role. On her second life, she gets involved with Gu Jing Chen and they fall in love. The leading couple has good chemistry and some heartwarming moments. The drama unfolds nicely but the rushed and kind of unfinished ending doesn’t do justice to the cast. Some of the supporting casts' acting was not up to par performing their roles and there were some unnecessary scenes, Overall, the drama could’ve used three more minutes to change the ending and make it more satisfactory.
The drama can be found on YouTube with the caption: After being reborn, the girl had a one-night stand with her enemy, who then spoiled her immensely.

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You You Lu Ming (2024) is a very good revenge romantic drama with Liu Qing as Bo Wang and Bai Yan as Lu Zhi Ling in the lead couple’s roles. The revenge comes from both leads trying to find who caused the demise of members of their family. Lu Zhi Ling is a strong and calculative woman that seeks refuge under Bo Wang’s power and Bo Wang seized the opportunity to get back at his scheming half brother and his mother. Bo Wang is the family’s fall guy, a role that he uses to be able to protect himself and find clues about his mother’s death. As Lu Zhi Ling plans her revenge by using Bo Wang knowing how much he hates to be used, she encounters his rage but also his endless protection and, with time, they fell deeply in love with each other. The drama has a good ending but Bo Wang’s demeanor, as Lu Zhi Ling finds him, is an out of character behavior; a bit disappointing. It can be found on YouTube under the caption: Sprinkling Moonlight: The Mad Boss's Beloved | Bai Yan & Liu Qing or Liu Qing & Bai Yan/Just using each other? In fact, they're deeply in love...

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How Can We Resist Her Charm (2024) is a great romance miniseries with Liu Qing as Jiang Qi Yun and Bai Yan as Gu Ci in the leading couple’s role. It can be found on YouTube under the caption: Captivated by Her Endless Charms | Bai Yan & Liu Qing or Bai Yan & Liu Qing or Saved by ex boyfriend half brother, as exchange I give my first time. Although Jiang Qi Yun starts his relationship with Gu Ci just to get back at his half brother Jiang Huaiqian who is constantly against him, he can’t help but to fall in love with her. There is a mystery to be solved and when Jiang Qi Yun finds the truth, he makes a decision that changes his life and the lives of others around him. The one drawback of this drama is the rushed ending and some issues that seemed unresolved but they were irrelevant for the leading couple. Overall, it is a very good drama and the leading couple has great chemistry.

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The Remarried Bride of a Little Girl (2023) is a rebirth story with leading male Zhang Ji Jun as Mu Yun Chen and leading female Meng Na as Shen Zhi Yi. Although it is tag as a romance drama, the leading couple’s romantic moments were constantly interrupted in a comedic way and, even though their love after rebirth was steadfast and Shen Zhi Yi was coquettish and playful with Mu Yun Chen, they lacked romantic chemistry. The revenge portion of the drama was downplayed and there was a very annoying woman that Mu Yun Chen was supposed to marry always joining hands with his equally annoying grandfather. Overall, the drama could’ve been better!

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Invisible Love is a nice romantic web series with a comedic flair. The leading couple, Li Zheng He / Li Xuan Bin (played by Sun Yue) and Lin Zhi Yi (played by Zhang Chu Xuan) has a very funny and sensual chemistry that keeps the drama interesting to watch. There are some mysteries regarding Lin Zhi Yi’s family affairs and her mother’s demise that come to light by the end of the drama and there is also Li Zheng He’s incomprehensible attitude toward Lin Zhi Yi but, at the end of it all, love prevails. Even though the drama is quite entertaining, the intimate scenes, although full of sensuality, were failed attempts by accidental “comical” events. Most of the supporting cast and the leading couple did a great job bringing their characters to life. Enjoy it!

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Lost in the Midnight (2024) is a revenge drama with a dose of romance for the leading couple that, even though they had many nice intimate and sensual moments, their true heartfelt feelings for each other are not revealed until the very end. Some of the supporting cast members did a good job in acting but others lacked acting skills and looked more like fake lunatics. The drama is more about the main couple Lou Xiao (played by Chen Si) and Si Yue / Jian Huan (played by Yu Yin), their fated encounter and intimate involvement, their connection to a sadistic and powerful family that is out to destroy them, and their desire for revenge upon a mutual enemy. The lead couple is smart and capable but the male lead, Lou Xiao, is too aggressive and violent toward Jian Huan (Si Yue) even when he was trying to protect her. Si Yue was so focus on revenge that she would do anything like lying, seducing, conspiring, and even risking her life for the sake of revenge which drove Lou Xiao mad out of mistrust, pain, and frustration dealing with Jian Huan (Si Yue) and her deceitful demeanor in addition t his most earnest desire to hold onto her. The drama moved terribly fast and the leading couple’s feelings are not in tune to each other until the end. Still, even though the drama is not perfect, it is entertaining.

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