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Moonlight Chicken?...
...More like Underbaked Chicken.
EarthMix do nothing for me in this series, their characters were aggravating as all hell, by the end of the series I could really care less if they ended up together. I continued watching for GeminiFourth and FirstKhao. The side characters MADE this series.
The story itself?
*Yawn* Like I could see what they were trying to accomplish through Jim's character, showcasing the lower working class and the struggles they face to maintain their families afloat. But there was something missing, I don't know, It seemed detached from the romance aspect they were trying to forcibly shove down our throats. Jim's persistence of not wanting a relationship with Wen made it seem as if he was genuinely uninterested, not playing hard to get. But Wen was trying to get all up in that, ignoring the very blatant signs of indifference Jim was showing him. Totally healthy and not toxic at all. Also, Jim is supposed to be this 40 year old who has already "lived his life" and is haunted by his past....it just wasn't believable (sorry Earth). I did appreciate Wen and Alan's relationship dynamic because it was heartbreakingly realistic. Think about it. Sticking around and living with your ex because it's comfortable. Because it's all you know. Because you dont' know where else to go. Because you're afraid you can't find anything better. It was so relatable (and I'm totally not speaking from experience here...ahem). First played that role beautifully. The scene where Alan finally confronts Wen and Jim at the restaurant and it finally clicks that his ex no longer wants him was brutal, it broke my heart. But Li Meng & Heart's storyline.....INCREDIBLE. Fourth absolutely killed it in this role. They were the main reason I stuck it out those 8 episodes. Showcasing love between a hearing and non-hearing person was so brilliant. I could feel their innocence and attraction for each other through the screen, it was magnetic. It was everything a first love ought to be, innocent yet intense, emotional yet filled with false confidence.
I've already made comments on EarthMix, First, and GeminiFourth but we need to give a standing f***ing ovation to Khaotung who played Kaipa. His speech at his grandmother's funeral??? Girl. Give him all the motherf***ing flowers. All of them. Side note though, why was Alan at that funeral? He had some nerve showing up at that funeral not knowing a god d*** soul except Wen. Like, get the hint Alan.
Regardless of the length of the series, Moonlight Chicken delivers a strong production. I highly recommend this series if you are a fan of the following things:
-EarthMix/FirstKhao/GeminiFourth
-One Night Stands turning into a Relationship
-Teen Puppy Love
-Hainanese chicken rice
-dark & moody lighting
-Love Triangles
-Pretty Criers
Overall a decent watch with a super talented cast. Worth the watch at least once.
EarthMix do nothing for me in this series, their characters were aggravating as all hell, by the end of the series I could really care less if they ended up together. I continued watching for GeminiFourth and FirstKhao. The side characters MADE this series.
The story itself?
*Yawn* Like I could see what they were trying to accomplish through Jim's character, showcasing the lower working class and the struggles they face to maintain their families afloat. But there was something missing, I don't know, It seemed detached from the romance aspect they were trying to forcibly shove down our throats. Jim's persistence of not wanting a relationship with Wen made it seem as if he was genuinely uninterested, not playing hard to get. But Wen was trying to get all up in that, ignoring the very blatant signs of indifference Jim was showing him. Totally healthy and not toxic at all. Also, Jim is supposed to be this 40 year old who has already "lived his life" and is haunted by his past....it just wasn't believable (sorry Earth). I did appreciate Wen and Alan's relationship dynamic because it was heartbreakingly realistic. Think about it. Sticking around and living with your ex because it's comfortable. Because it's all you know. Because you dont' know where else to go. Because you're afraid you can't find anything better. It was so relatable (and I'm totally not speaking from experience here...ahem). First played that role beautifully. The scene where Alan finally confronts Wen and Jim at the restaurant and it finally clicks that his ex no longer wants him was brutal, it broke my heart. But Li Meng & Heart's storyline.....INCREDIBLE. Fourth absolutely killed it in this role. They were the main reason I stuck it out those 8 episodes. Showcasing love between a hearing and non-hearing person was so brilliant. I could feel their innocence and attraction for each other through the screen, it was magnetic. It was everything a first love ought to be, innocent yet intense, emotional yet filled with false confidence.
I've already made comments on EarthMix, First, and GeminiFourth but we need to give a standing f***ing ovation to Khaotung who played Kaipa. His speech at his grandmother's funeral??? Girl. Give him all the motherf***ing flowers. All of them. Side note though, why was Alan at that funeral? He had some nerve showing up at that funeral not knowing a god d*** soul except Wen. Like, get the hint Alan.
Regardless of the length of the series, Moonlight Chicken delivers a strong production. I highly recommend this series if you are a fan of the following things:
-EarthMix/FirstKhao/GeminiFourth
-One Night Stands turning into a Relationship
-Teen Puppy Love
-Hainanese chicken rice
-dark & moody lighting
-Love Triangles
-Pretty Criers
Overall a decent watch with a super talented cast. Worth the watch at least once.
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