Engaging and enjoyable watch so far
I dropped the last 4 dramas I started so didn't have high hopes for this one, but wanted to see Xiao Zhan in a modern drama so I'm giving it a chance. So far, I'm enjoying it. I have not read the book, this review is based on the drama series.
Xiao Zhan plays Gu Wei a surgeon in a gastroenterology center. He is serious, solemn, and emotionally closed off to outsiders. He doesn't crack a smile until the 3rd episode. He has OCD and may be on the Autism Spectrum ; see odd and awkward communication with Lin Zhixiao.
Yang Zi plays Lin Zhixiao a musician who is struggling with parental expectations. She's immature, bubbly, and a bit over the top. She seems too cheerful sometimes for a daughter whose father was just diagnosed with cancer.
Positives: The acting is solid. The song The Greatest Fortune is fantastic, Beginning in episode 3, Xiao Zhan as Gue Wei start opening up and begins showing a range in his expression. Gu Wei and Lin Zhixiao have some cute, but cliche moments.
Negatives: Sometimes the background music is strange and doesn't fit the more serious scenes. The series can't seem to decide if it's a drama or romantic comedy. I find Lin Zhixiao a bit annoying at times. And I really could care less for the 2nd female and male leads. It took me 9 episodes in to finally remember their names.
Xiao Zhan plays Gu Wei a surgeon in a gastroenterology center. He is serious, solemn, and emotionally closed off to outsiders. He doesn't crack a smile until the 3rd episode. He has OCD and may be on the Autism Spectrum ; see odd and awkward communication with Lin Zhixiao.
Yang Zi plays Lin Zhixiao a musician who is struggling with parental expectations. She's immature, bubbly, and a bit over the top. She seems too cheerful sometimes for a daughter whose father was just diagnosed with cancer.
Positives: The acting is solid. The song The Greatest Fortune is fantastic, Beginning in episode 3, Xiao Zhan as Gue Wei start opening up and begins showing a range in his expression. Gu Wei and Lin Zhixiao have some cute, but cliche moments.
Negatives: Sometimes the background music is strange and doesn't fit the more serious scenes. The series can't seem to decide if it's a drama or romantic comedy. I find Lin Zhixiao a bit annoying at times. And I really could care less for the 2nd female and male leads. It took me 9 episodes in to finally remember their names.
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