Amor Bem Intencionado (2019)

So I binge watched this show in two days, despite its many, many flaws which i will be pointing out in this review.
I probably may not have even finished this if I wasn't bored out of mind because, thanks to the corona-virus outbreak the city I live in is on lock-down mode.
First of all, the plot of this show is full of Chinese Clichés that anyone who has ever read a chinese web novel will definitely know.
Domineering, rich CEO who falls for a poor, beautiful and young actress, who just happened to need his help. And so he proposes a marriage contract right off the bat, cause, you know, he just didn't want to let her get away *rolling eyes*.

Now lets start with the things that I did like about the show. Well, now that I'm actually writing this review, its kinda hard to think of stuff that I actually liked about the show. I'll try anyway.
1. The ML was not portrayed as a cold faced, emotionless guy like the typical characteristics of a rich, chinese CEO. I honestly do not understand why the chinese TV-industry, and all the web novels that have a rich CEO character always portray them as cold faced and supposedly emotionless guys.
This ML on the other hand was thankfully quiet expressive with a dang impressive smile. Which also seems to be one of his few redeeming qualities. His interactions with the people around him were almost playful for the most part.
2. The soundtrack was quiet nice.
3. I also liked that after every episode there were short scenes that added a bit more character to the show.
4. I quiet liked the character of the ML's assistant and the FL's best friend. Those two were genuinely likable characters. The ML's best friend was also quiet likable.

Now onto the things that I didn't like.
1. THE PLOT. I don't wanna elaborate a lot here cause, honestly, the plot was quiet nonsensical. There are just too many things that were wrong with the story.
2. The ML's character. What the ML did, was wrong on so many levels. The manipulation, the lies, the stalking. If this guy were real, I'd suggest some real hardcore therapy for him, cause honestly it felt like if it weren't for the "Villains" he wouldn't even understand that the things he did were wrong.
3. The FL. I'm sorry if this is harsh but she just seemed stupid to me. The whole goody two shoes and extremely kind act did not work for me. It did work for the ML, cause apparently it was 'her kindness towards strangers' that endeared her to the ML. It seemed quiet pretentious to me though cause, why would you want to help people who you know are just waiting to see you fall. No one is that kind. She ain't no Cinderella and this isn't a fairy-tale. The real world doesn't work like that.
She also seemed to be independent or at least that's what these people seemed to be going for but it wasn't convincing at all. She seemed like she wanted to have her own career and become a top actress without anyone's help. But she just came off as a damsel in distress most of the time who was pretending to be tough. And its not that i don't get that, i mean she's only 21 and fresh outta college and hes her savior and all that but at the end of it all she didn't really do much in terms of her career. After she finds out all the things he did, she did put up a fight and I do like that but she also gave in real soon.
4. Their relationship. This is the definition of a manipulative, abusive relationship but its been covered in riches and decorated with romance to fool the viewers. The abuse may not be physical and may not seem obvious but it is there none the less.
They have never been equals in the relationship. The ML takes on the dominant role right from the start. Neither of them are honest with each other. Their entire relationship is based on a lie. And an extremely unnecessary lie at that. I mean, if the ML liked her, he could have asked her out like any normal human being and they could have dated but instead he wanted the guarantee that she would be with him regardless of what she wanted and so he cooks up the whole bullshit that is this plot.
The FL isn't much better either. After they reconcile, she goes and meets his mother behind his back and invites her into their house when he isn't around despite knowing how much he didn't want to meet his mother. I mean, sure it was the mother who came to her first and not the other way around. But when she found out about everything she should have talked to her husband and instead she goes behind his back and feeds him his mothers food by lying. She didn't want to be manipulated by him but she herself was doing the same. This was honestly a complete breach of trust and after all that she didn't even apologize. Instead he apologizes for shouting when she hurt him so much. After knowing everything that his mother did whether right or wrong, fact is that his mother hurt him and as his wife she should have talked to him instead him trying to manipulate him into reconciling with his mother.
5. The Villains. I really dislike the way they portrayed the "bad guys". An Ran's character had so much potential but instead they turned her into a cannon-fodder brainless female who would do anything to get what she wants. Its was honestly plain stupid. A beautiful, well educated, rich, independent woman who literally had the world at her feet ruins her own life and probably her family's too just because she couldn't get the guy she wanted. I mean, REALLY?
On the other hand, there Nan Tian. I can sort of understand his motivation but his actions are also plain stupid.
6. It struck me as really odd that they never even mentioned the FL's family. Did she ever have a family? Was she an orphan? Did she just pop out of the earth? There was literally not a single word said about her family. If she was an orphan, then why was she so stupid. Again, I apologize if this sounds harsh. BUT, the way i see it is, if she was an orphan and grew up by herself, I think she should have been at least a little bit smarter. I mean, its a harsh world and growing up is tough as it is but without having anyone to depend on, it would have been brutal. So if does/did have a family, why was it never mentioned?
7. The office culture in the ML's company. The ML, gets up in the middle of a meeting because his wife called him. He comes back to find his employees chatting on their phones cause he wasn't around. And just because he was in a bad mood having fought with his wife, decides that no one is allowed to have their phones switched on during meetings or their salaries will be deducted. Now, this same ML is siting in another meeting. His poor employees are giving a presentation but our ML is too busy chatting with his wife on the phone to pay attention to the presentation. What kinda bullshit is that!? Who would ever respect a boss like that?

Honestly i could probably rant a bit more, but I'm gonna stop here.
If you do watch this show, do so at your own discretion.

Leia Mais

I really don't know where to begin with Well-Intended Love. First off as you've probably already looked to my rates let me just say, I wasn't sure what to rate any of them, honestly. The music I don't remember much about but I do think it did repeat (which I'm fine with).

So anyways, the story was okay I suppose. The beginning was where they so randomly meet in a sord of funny not pushing it type of way. I'm surprised they didn't include any part of her ex boyfriend coming back from the beginning or her ex friend which I seemed to forget about and the beginning changed a bit after a while which you can remember if you think about it. They did forget to add some parts I feel like such as her acting.

Acting: Very cringing honestly. The lead actress made similar facial expressions and sometimes her character could be annoying. I also hated how sometimes she'd take like 15 seconds to say a complete 3 word sentence or tell the truth. The acting wasn't that great honestly and even the lead actor just seemed so free with his acting and didn't seem that good + his assistant made the same face throughout the whole show and at first I thought he'd be gay but was not, I feel like they should've explained why he "didn't like to be touched".

Cast: They fit their characters perfectly fine. Especially the Assistant and Best friend!

[a little spoiler]
What I wish: I feel like we got enough of the husband's best friend but I did wish for a little more since he was my favorite character and I loved the side relationship like that! :)

Leia Mais

chemistry of the actor

like to watch this drama because it has comedy and family elements, interesting because there is an element of suspense and comedy that managed to attract attention, the main actors also have a very suitable relationship and managed to make the story very suitable for all groups. Apart from that, I like to see the side characters who can bring their characters and their partners are also quite mature, I hope this drama will have season 3 , thus in the 2nd season is also very interesting to watch. Please do continue the season, even though the story will not related but please bring all cast will the same do not change them.

Leia Mais

This drama is a very good romantic comedy that, occasionally, will pull your heartstrings. The cast did a great job bringing their characters to life and the leading couple has great chemistry. There is also a great character development, especially for the lead male actor. There is also s strong bond and true friendship among the male characters and the leading lady with her best friend; and there is Chu Yan, who, even though he really liked Xia Lin (Mumu), he remained loyal to his best friend and was truly happy for the couple. Have to say that there is more to Yi Zhou than meets the eye. He was also a loyal friend and lover. The romance between the leading couple was well written and executed; leading to a very beautiful, intense, and long lasting relationship that took shape through communication and persistence every time there was a conflict or misunderstanding. The drama is really entertaining. Enjoy it! ** [Don’t forget that there is always a scheme to contract marriages, and this drama is not an exception! There’s also a second season coming in 2020 which I hope will be as good as or even better than this one!]**

Leia Mais

Overall I enjoyed this drama very much. Specially till 13th or 14th episodes it was very interesting for me. Acting , story music and plot are average . Nothing excited but its so sweet and super cute in some ways . Definitely its a watchable drama . I went marathon on first 12 episodes. Even though it has many flaws I really enjoyed the romance between them.Its a rich man poor girl drama with same villain girl, parents issues , childhood unpleasant memories and second male syndrome . But ML is not arrogant like other dramas . He is kind and lovable from the beginning to the end. And yes he is type of a man who every woman dreaming and this is a sinderella type drama . Main couple acting is not so natural but definitely so beautiful. Most of the time they have same facial expression but some how they express cute and sweetness to us and they didnt disappoint us.

Leia Mais

must make season 3

i love xu kaicheng ???
please make more dramas with nice story.. so happy to watch you.....
am so inlove with your act... i watch well intended love over and over... hope u make season 3... i will surely waiting for it... hope to see him in person, please visit me in my dreams.... i love you! i love you! i love you! ???
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Leia Mais

If you like soapy dramas with every cliche imaginable...and I mean every cliche (cancer, a marriage contact, comas [yes more than one], memory loss, hypnotism, falsifying medical records, a fake death, kidnapping, a secret brother, pregnancy etc) then this show will be right up your alley. And it isn't that I didn't like it. I actually could't stop watching it and stayed up til 2am one night trying to end on a good note, but this drama would not. I wanted to like the characters, but it was so hard liking the mains.

Xia Lin is an aspiring 21 year old actress that finds out that she has leukemia after not landing a role as the spokesperson for a company. In order to receive bone marrow transplant sooner and to continue her career as an actress, Xia Lin enters into a secret marriage with Ling Yi Zhou, the CEO of a company.

That's the foundation of the drama and I thought this was going to be a cute story about two people who are using one another (Xia Lin needing a transplant to live and Ling Yi Zhou wanting a marriage to make his grandmother happy before passing) but end up falling in love. Instead we got this insane drama with everything imaginable. Which is why it was hard to like the main characters. I feel like Xia Lin's character wasn't consistent and I am 100% with Chu Yan in the beginning; why the hell does everyone like her and keep falling for her...even though he eventually fell in love with her too. Then we have Ling Yi Zhou. I wanted to like him so bad and wanted to blame his upbringing, but homeboy was a very aggressive person who will not take no for an answer. I am happy that Xia Lin called him out on it and left him until he changed. But it wasn't like he was doing it on purpose, he just didn't know that his obsessive possessive actions towards her was bad because he was never told otherwise. I honestly loved him in the beginning of the drama when they are starting off their marriage and Ling Yi Zhou was treating her like they were already in love and that they've been together for years. My favorite scene was definitely when they went out to celebrate both their birthdays. But then it started to go downhill for me liking him. Secrets come out about all the stuff he has done and it made me think that I was watching one of those "I love you, but if you don't love me, I will lock you away until you do," dramas. He redeemed himself because he wanted to be better for her, but it wasn't perfect.

One of the only characters I enjoyed in this drama was Chu Yan. I loved how this drama started off as Xia Lin and her roommate thinking that there was this love triangle between Ling Yi Zhou, his assistant Wen Li, and Chu Yan. I honestly thought that Chu Yan was a tad in love with Ling Yi Zhou, but then we find out that, that isn't the case whatsoever. The 3 of them are actually just not good with women and chose to do their own thing. I loved Chu Yan because he almost became an enemy of Xia Lin and would mess with her a little, but also protected her because she was Ling Yi Zhou's wife. The two had a rocky start, but then after seeing Xia Lin's affection towards everyone and everything including his rude ass, he fell in love with her. And at that moment, I was like...shit...poor guy. They would have made a really cute couple too because their friendship was honestly goals. They had such intimate friend scenes that I don't blame him for falling in love with her. He was her rock whenever Ling Yi Zhou did something incredibly stupid which was most of the time and every time she was in trouble, he would always be the first one to the scene, but always called Ling Yi Zhou because bros before hoes. Double plus, I loved the brotherly love Chu Yan and Ling Yi Zhou had for one another that even though Ling Yi Zhou knew that Chu Yan was in love with his wife, he never held it against him and didn't shun him. He just told him that they were brothers and regardless of what happens, they would remain close. Chu Yan went through so much character development and he honestly deserved way better. I'm writing that in my list. Yes, he found someone at the end, but it was honestly so random and happened in the last few episodes of the drama like the writers expected me to care about his new girl. Like even she knew that he was still in love with Xia Lin and then you expect me to ship them after a time jump? His character makes me want to give this drama a higher rating...and dammit...fine...I will...but only a fraction higher. I can't give it a full 4/5...but it deserves more than a 3.5. Even just writing this review, even though it wasn't the best drama I have every watched, I kind of want to watch it again because 2 times is definitely not enough.

Leia Mais

I don't usually watch cdrama but this particular drama caught my attention. They have a strong introduction story. I felt like the love story became too fast paced, but after all the revelations you would understand why they acted that way.

Xu Kai Cheng is perfect for the role. He portrayed LingBoss like he's really the boss. He had justified whatever actions he did.

The main girl is just fine but sometime she kind of over reacts to the point that you'll know that she is just acting. especially on some kissing scenes she looks awkward about it.

The amnesia line is uncalled for, it's the weakest point of the story and they overdid the kidnapping scene. but nonetheless I still give 2 thumbs up for this drama.

I'll rewatch it for sure ????

Leia Mais

I don’t really watch Chinese Dramas
But this one was a beautiful one it had a lil of everything in there !!
I really enjoyed it
The acting was good each actor played their role Perfectly . First time seen those actors as well Nd i was amazing to see their good acting skills
I highly recommend this Drama for people that likes romance!!!
I’ll be waiting for Season 2
Give it a try !

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Leia Mais

If you're trying to decide whether to watch this show, it basically depends on what you're looking for. If you're looking for quality, you won't find it here. If you're looking for some pretty faces to stare at for a couple hours, I'd say you could do better although familiarity breeds attraction so if you watch for long enough you're likely to start finding them attractive. I'd call this show a trashy rom com type of show, like those really bad romance novels you read on summer vacation just to mindlessly pass time in a fun, unattached way, hence: one night stand type of show.

This show is fun to watch. It is funny, the interactions are funny, you have all the relationship tropes play out the way you'd want to see them play out in any standard rom com show, and honestly I skip past all the interaction that isn't the main couple or the friend. So if you're just looking to pass time, this isn't a bad show to watch.

One thing I will say though - I'm sure it's well known that every Asian drama is extremely problematic in terms of how it frames abusive relationships and sexism as normal and okay and even romantic. You kind of have to suspend your beliefs about healthy relationships in order to fully enjoy any Asian drama from my experience. This drama, however, seems to be particularly problematic. I haven't gotten to the big plot twist people talk about yet, but from the reviews/spoilers I read, this drama is truly particularly concerning. So if you're sensitive to that, this isn't the drama for you. If you are able to compartmentalize and overlook it and are just looking to pass time, go for it!

Leia Mais

There’s no depth

I love the trope of pretend relationship/marrige but the acting and script was so bad it put me out of it completely. There is no real dimensions to any of the main characters besides this being a really toxic relationship. The best acting was from a side character never to appear again after episode one. I couldn’t bring myself to finish it. For some resson it felt like it was dubbed over sometimes too.

The green screen was funny bad ones too.
I must admit that after episode four I didn’t want to stop watching but by episode seven I’d goven up completely. Rather rewatching buisness proposal.

Leia Mais

Well-Intended but I couldn't continue with it...

[I respect other reviewers and their individual choices. There are plenty of dramas out there to suit every taste. Direct your support or lack of to the drama itself. If you support this drama, good for you and please continue to. Please write your own good reviews. If you do not support this drama, please also write your own review. We are reviewers. Not personal attackers. We review. We do not attack. Reserve your opinions for your reviews and not for the reviewer who is responding to the drama itself and not to other external aspects. I am responding to this drama that I have watched and I am not personally attacking any actor or actress in real life as I do not know them at all and have no grudges against them. It is all based on this particular drama only/ this particular reel life only.]


I watched the trailer on Netflix and anticipated this drama. However, after watching the whole of episode 1, I must confess that I am unable to continue with it.

What I didn't like:
- The acting was raw/ unpolished. It was quite painful to watch the actors and actresses trying hard to act but not quite succeeding.
- The plot was full of loopholes and very strange. e.g.: How is it possible for her to just get into a car and have the actual owner and driver drive her to her destination? It should simply be: Miss, you have made a mistake. Please leave or I will call the police. Next, how is it possible for a doctor to be so negligent as to leave a patient in the consultation room with all the private documents for her to look at? The doctor and the patient could probably be sued. Moving on, why would the secretary let himself be tied up and manipulated by two girls? Also, the unwell FL looked too healthy to be so very ill.

Perhaps, I have been 'pampered' by excellent acting while watching other dramas such as (insert drama name on your own) and so, I could not sit through this drama.


[I respect other reviewers and their individual choices. There are plenty of dramas out there to suit every taste. Direct your support or lack of to the drama itself. If you support this drama, good for you and please continue to. Please write your own good reviews. If you do not support this drama, please also write your own review. We are reviewers. Not personal attackers. We review. We do not attack. Reserve your opinions for your reviews and not for the reviewer who is responding to the drama itself and not to other external aspects. I am responding to this drama that I have watched and I am not personally attacking any actor or actress in real life as I do not know them at all and have no grudges against them. It is all based on this particular drama only/ this particular reel life only.]

Leia Mais