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6/10
Fundamental relationship problems
talonjensen4 June 2019
Suspending disbelief is difficult when the CEO is also allowed by the police to act as a detective and go along with them and, of course finding, analyzing critical data.

However, the biggest problem with this show is a lack of understanding of relationships. You can't build a relationship on an abusive, possessive basis. Nor can someone, in this case the CEO, fundamentally change his personality so quickly.

SPOILER: The CEO's family owns a hospital so he is able to fake medical records indicating the objective of his desire (definitely not love) has leukemia and he is the only compatible donor.

Then, he gives her many rules to obey and, at one point, actually holds her captive. He treats her as a possession.

How in the world can a loving relationship be built on these fundamental misunderstandings of the difference between love and lust? Then we are to believe he quickly controls these destructive tendencies and real love comes out of this?

I couldn't suspend enough disbelief in the basis of this show and I think I am being generous with a 6 rating. While not everything is awful, I also found the bad guy, someone worse than the protagonist, to be a caricature of evil with no redeeming qualities. A bit too extreme in today's entertainment where I expect most characters to be a mix of good and bad.
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6/10
It's good but..
lindaplussasuke6 July 2019
This drama is addicting, although very typical business drama themed. The only issue i have is people wearing the same clothes wayy to much? As if they had a low budget. Even the rich business lead had to wear the same suit a couple of time. Although the acting is a bit insincere and akward because asians are usually head on with emotions, i'll give it a pass. Kissing was weird af, needs more passion.
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7/10
Not a K-Drama
PalmBeachG2 April 2022
I admit when I first started watching this I thought it was a K-Drama as it appeared on my list on Netflix and I just assumed it was without even checking - what do I know - I am from the US and just read the subtitles and didn't even know what language it was. I felt it was a little off from the K-Dramas and after looking up the characters found the main stars were Chinese. I watched anyway mostly because it had 2 seasons so thought it must be good if they gave it another season. As it turns out the 2nd season was the same story as the first season, done with the same characters but focusing on a totally different pathway and adventures, with a different viewpoint so from that prospective it was different as well. I agree with one of the other reviews I read - I gave my rating for the male star who was handsome, and I liked the Idol actor as well. I definitely liked the ending on the second season better.
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10/10
Love love love it!
lboucher-135138 June 2019
Just binge watched it ... I hope there's more soon!
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Not fitting for this day and age
myguildgamer3 June 2019
I have to say that it is not that I don't like the actors or characters, but everything about this movie screams #metoo. I know I should suspend belief and it's a fictional movie, but everything about this is what's wrong with Hollywood and it's view of 'romance' and 'consent'.

First off, I actually do like the main characters. My problem is the process in which they intend on building this 'love story' on. Yizhou is monosyllabic and expects the woman to read his mind or possibly understand his way of flirting. He's a business man and gets his way. So women are supposed to be attracted to that. We're supposed to like that he doesn't listen to what she wants or says. It's done over and over and it's really disturbing. Xia Lin just brushes it off every time. Like all women are supposed to do.

This is not to say he's disrespectful to her. But things like planning to share a room and being naked when she's obviously uncomfortable isn't right. This is how you woo a woman? Even though she is your wife on paper, it's not okay. They signed on for a fake marriage. If he wants to change that then he should speak up. Not play games with her and try to woo her when she's just trying to honor her end of the deal. As well, praying on the vulnerability of a woman who is supposedly sick so she can get well, is really despicable. They did really make it seem like she isn't sick so it's okay because she can make rational decisons this way?

I want to like this show, but this alone makes it hard to like it at all. It makes it difficult for me to root for the couple we're supposed to like.
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7/10
First Season Was Good
zm-679319 June 2021
I really liked the first season of this show, however I don't like how the second season started there love journey from the beginning. I was kinda confused.
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10/10
Love it
svartrokkish16 June 2019
I looove this show. Can't stop watching and I will re-watch it again, I know it.
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6/10
Not bad but acting is crap
ceciliamarceline8 June 2019
The story has couple of twist that makes it interesting but the story is not a real drama in life and the acting is killing me super super super bad!
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10/10
Love
maygal0087 June 2019
I like this show it's pretty good couldn't stop watching it when I first seen It on Netflix
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7/10
Morality play that is spot on
qiipyxsjnm6 February 2023
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I started watching this just to have something cute and mindless to watch while I ate my breakfast after exercising, just to keep my mind off of real life for just a few more minutes. A it provided that. The plot was interesting but not spectacular until it got well into the series and it suddenly showed it's true colors. In the beginning I was laughing at how the writers got the two characters together, as it was preposterous, contrived. And as the relationship progressed, I thought nobody in the right mind would go for this guy, no matter how sweet he was because it was obvious he was a control freak, but it's a light hearted little series with some nice eye-candy, and it was keeping my mind off of business so I kept watching. And low and behold, what happened? The writers showed that this was indeed a control freak and showed the resulting relationship problems involved with that kind of behavior, no matter how much love is involved or well-intended. That part of the series is spot on real life and worth noting. When someone appears to be perfect, suspect there is a rat under that crown.
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1/10
How can you show this after #MeToo?
amazuay21 March 2020
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Let me get this straight: a guy with lots of money and power stalks a girl to his liking, fakes her medical results in order for her to be scared for her life and chase him as he also faked being a potential organ donor for her. When the girl finds out, she says she wants a divorce and he locks her in.... and says that if he were to live through it again, he would do it again ! She moves out, the guy's best friend dies and the girl agrees to get back with him as he says he doesn't want to be lonely on this occasion! She roughly says "I understand that I love you and that life is too short for me to lose time with asking you to change." Voila! This is what this series teaches 13+ girls about romance and couple relationships in 2020. bravo Netflix for endorsing this!
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10/10
Love it!!!
jnwood-1170115 June 2019
My daughter and I cant stop watching it. I adore the way Ling loves mumu..😊. Also it helps that Xu Kaicheng is tall dark and handsome.😍
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6/10
The insanity of some of the script
vidaljm-5722111 February 2021
Good day producers, I believe honestly too much unnecessary drama...the writer needs to go back to the drawing board. The chief problem I have with it is that it is not practical, I sincerely hope that they can change the way they do things in the future.
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5/10
Started well but went steadily downhill
geewhiz4610 March 2022
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First impression was of a very plain female lead who didn't seem to own a comb or a bottle of shampoo. They should have stayed with her original character definition of "D" list actress because she could not rise above that in real life. Storyline is implausible - male lead lies to her about her illness in order to marry her - his "sister" a girl he grew up with who is no relation - plots to destroy his marriage by arranging a car accident followed by hypnosis. There is the usual male second lead who has to hate then fall in love with the female lead. There is the usual feminist dialogue regarding periods which has nothing to do with the plot and is merely there to be politically correct. There is the usual corporate schemes which are so boring and the compulsory separation of the two leads before being re-united. The male lead is good looking but a lousy kisser which always casts doubt on his machismo. There was zero chemistry between them anyway. To make matters worse the second series was just another version of the first. Very lazy writing - very poor acting - never have I seen so many people looking at the camera. If your expectations are low - go ahead and watch it.
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9/10
Simply enjoyment
idabellangel20 January 2020
It does my heart good that there are still film makers who are able to bring back the romantic comedy with such joy. The story was fun and made me smile. If you have a good strong story you have a winner.
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Nothing romantic about a Controlling Man
wrowans30 January 2023
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I hope I am not the only one more than concerned about this plot..How can obsession,manipulation and intimidation be painted as love ?I was enjoying the romance between them ,and the show was going good, until I realized Ling Yizhou lied about Mumu"s illness and basically plotted their relationship. To me thats a huge red flag..nothing romantic about it at all. I couldnt enjoy it after because the love seemed weird and twisted. Ying Lizhou acts controlling,constantly lies to his supposed love,and acts violent at times. Are the producers gaslighting the audience? Should we believe this is romantic?????
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6/10
Bizarre and Awkward
nikkimuser1 March 2024
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The plot for s1 was unhinged. I guess in China stalking someone for two years and then tricking them into marrying you by making them believe they have a potentially terminal illness and you're the only one who can save them is totally fine if you're rich and makes for a good love story??? Aside from that, the interactions between the two main actors were not believable and make me wonder if they actually detested each other in real life. The interactions between the two supporting actors feifei and wen li were more authentic, in my opinion. In S2 I did think it was actually kind of cool that we had all the same characters and actors with a bit of a twist instead of a continuation of S1. But... ANOTHER amnesia plot line? So irritating. Now...did I binge watch both seasons? Yep. I was committed and had to see it through.
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10/10
Great entertainment
bparker-8570320 June 2020
One of the reasons I like this series so much is because I'm comparing it to the usual, predominate, filth and perversion that American entertainment offers. Check out what's playing on IFC, the Independent Film Channel, or many of the other popular channels and you will, hopefully, appreciate clean wholesome stories like this. Even the BBC is now becoming infamous for taking well-known stories and retelling them in a way that you wouldn't want your children to see. So yes, two big thumbs up, and it's not as if I speak Mandarin, I have to read the dialog and sometimes pause or rewind but it's worth it.
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6/10
It's alright
misswritercreates25 July 2019
Not the best show ever. But enjoyable. There were a lot I didn't like about it. Nothing against the actors they all did a great job. Just the storyline was a little much, lots of unbelievable things but okay. Still if you want a show to past the time this one will probably do. Not the greatest but worth a watch. And you'll be happy with the ending.
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10/10
Again
jegharikkeemail5 December 2020
I have seen it again and I still love it - this will not be my last one
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1/10
How does this even has a high rating?!
Lisaxfen6 February 2020
The acting is terrible, I bet the high scores in here are because of the male lead is good looking and his looks are basically what carries this show, but even his looks can't save how annoying and how bad the female lead's acting is. The script is terrible as well, a woman faking being sexually harassed and then a lady threatening to kill herself to get what she wants all within the first episode? Horrible. To not even go too far away, two minutes into the series the characters jump in what I would call the worst edited car ride I've ever seen, the ride scene is clearly recorded on a green screen with a scenery on the background that literally repeats itself for about 3-5 minutes. And the interior of the car is so fake and bad edited is impossible to believe this was filmed in China with all the high tech they claim to have.

If you wanted an honest review this is it, don't waste your time with this one.
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10/10
Love it
ashleealaynah28 January 2020
Amazing, so much drama, heart ache and mystery! Such a romantic love story! 100% recommend.
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2/10
Do Yourself a Favor....
Geeta3525 September 2020
I am so disappointed. This is one of the worst C dramas I've ever watched. The plot, the actors, the premise and the directing of this story were all terrible! I cannot believe it was extended to a second season, it is the same kooky story repeated. There is no chemistry between the lead male and female actors, it's just more of the same inane nonsense. Do yourself a favor - skip this drama.
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8/10
A lot of fun!
Sure, this isn't the best Asian drama of all time, but it's a LOT of fun and it's actually the show that got me into Asian dramas in the first place! So props there.

It's super funny and cheesy and the actors are attractive (especially Xu Kaicheng). I love all the romance tropes in it--they're all super cute. The production quality is really good, even if there is a LOT of product placement in season 2.

I like the premise of the show: how their love transcends different "alternate universes," if you will.

The action scenes with the bad guys are super silly, but I think this show should be considered more of a rom-com and less of a drama.

Season 1 is definitely stronger than season 2, but I didn't even expect it to get a season 2 so I'm just happy there's a season 2.

The side ships are all super cute and ship-worthy in this and I just wanna give Chu Yan a hug the entire time <3

I'd recommend it to anyone who likes the sillier-type kdramas.
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9/10
Great quarantine binge!
MovieQween-336228 January 2021
My mom found this on Netflix one late night, she started the first two episodes and then hooked me in!!! We're almost done bingeing all of Season 1 which is super long but I love having so many episodes, it's the best!!! The main characters and supporting friend characters all draw you in! There's love, comedy, so much DRAMA, mystery, thrills... everything you could want in one show! Once you immerse yourself in their world you just have to keep watching to see what's going to happen next!
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