Você É Meu Herói (2021)

Made an MDL account just to review this!!

I've literally never reviewed a drama before, but I had to make an account on MDL just to leave one for this drama, because I absolutely adore it and it's left me with such severe withdrawal that I don't know what to do with myself. I want to be honest - I am first and foremost a romance drama watcher, and that's where I think this drama truly shone: watching two people who are equally as passionate and dedicated to their professions, falling in love and trying to navigate a relationship where their demanding careers leave very little time and freedom for themselves. The two main leads did an amazing job portraying their characters, and their chemistry was absolutely off-the-charts, even during scenes that weren't necessarily supposed to be romantic. They're probably one of the very few drama couples who are just as sweet and captivating to watch after dating as they are before. I also don't think I'm exaggerating when I say this has got to be the healthiest, most realistically romantic love story I've ever watched in a drama: a romance where they grow together and become their best selves because of each other; where they work together to understand and support each other's wishes and dreams; and - God forbid - where they actually communicate and talk to each other, instead of letting dramatic misunderstandings fester. It's a testament to the writing that I can also understand why these two work so well together: they're both intrinsically good people who just want to do their best, are genuinely passionate about their jobs, and wouldn't hesitate to give up their lives to save another person's life. You'll wish you could experience the kind of love these two have for each other after finishing this show.

The hospital and police storylines were secondary to the romance for me - not as well-written or as well-executed as I've seen in other dramas - but as a romance fan, the warmth and authenticity of the main couple's relationship more than made up for that. I also found all the sibling and friendship relationships all really warm and funny and charming as well. A few other flaws I'd probably note though:
- The secondary couple: I found their dynamic really fun at first, but it started to drag after a while and I got tired of the constant back and forth so I ended up skipping most of their scenes.
- There's a bit of a lull in pacing for me during the earthquake arc.
- Something about the actress who plays Yan Shan really bugs me - not sure if it's the acting or the actual character, but I really could not care less about her.
- The OST is okay, but nothing I would listen to again separate from the drama.

Anyway tldr: highly recommend this drama!!! Please go watch it for the main couple - they're the best!!!

Leia Mais

The cutest and best C drama I have seen this year!

I have been thrilled with C-Dramas this year! They have been giving K dramas a run for thier money this year:) I was just finished with "Dating in the Kitchen" and I didn't think I would find a C Drama I liked as much as that and "Meteor Garden" And then I found "You are my Hero" I was hooked from the very beginning. I have never seen any drama with Sandra Ma or Bai Jing ting before and now I want to see them together more and more. I can't even explain how good their chemistry is...They were so natural and fun together I smiled every episode. First, he is adorable...He is perfect in this role and it would never have been the same without him. He was perfect in every scene. Secondly, he was totally charmed by Sandra Ma in every scene. You would think they were really a couple. I love how he can't keep his eyes off of her in every scene. For the first few episodes he hides it but once they confess thier feelings that is when it gets even better. No love triangles or annoying past tragedy...just two people developing together honestly while caring for each other. They were totally committed to each other and never wavered and I just loved that. Sandra Ma was just perfect...her smiles and giggles will captivate you as much as they did Bai Jin.
Every giggle, smile, and hug was so natural. Their chemistry was just perfect. They were both playing characters new to dating and they played thier roles perfectly.

The hero storyline will just capture your heart and make you so proud of our emergency response teams. I know people compare this to Korea's DOTS but it really isn't the same...Maybe an Earthquake... but ..Hello? Asia... earthquakes happen.. So, he is a SWAT policeman and she is a doctor... The respect they have for each other and their respective careers will give you additonal heart flutters. They never get mad about schedules or priorities which is so wonderful. The respect they have for each other's work is so meaningful and special.

You wont' want to skip one scene! I usually fast forward or skip through chinese dramas as they tend to be so long. I found myself rewinding many scenes to watch them over again! I loved this drama so much! I wanted to rewatch moments or disussions they characters were having as they were so adorable and the script was amazing. The side storylines were great too...they had two other couples with equally strong chemistry and storylines and I was surprised how much I was invested in the other couples as well. They were well developed and fit perfectly into the storyline without being "filler"

I can't say enough about the music for this drama! The ending song is amazing- "Accident"a duet by Leaf and Chen Xueran...yes I liked it so much I googled it. The theme song in the beginning is equally addictive "The Life Journey- Because of you" is the happiest song and has been stuck in my head for a month! yes, it is that good:) I watched it on youtube because I was so obsessed with it. Mostly likely I will download the OST and listen to it which I never do with dramas.

I hope you watch this drama- it is just wonderful and fulfilling in a time where many of us need a happy pick me up. You won't regret watching it. I was so sad when it ended and it had 40 episodes!!

Enjoy this wonderful drama!

Leia Mais

Honest opinion - You Are My Hero (2021)

This might be one of the best C-dramas of the first quarter of 2021. I'm leaving out any fantasy or crime or any other genre, but it was almost perfect in action-romance wise. Right now I'm waiting for subtitles for 'One boat, One world' because as much as of what I've seen and who the actors are, it will be one of my fav c-dramas, I trust my instincts.

First, I think this drama had a solid storyline, it wasn't overdramatized as so many Chinese modern romance dramas are these days. The storyline wasn't a surprise and I could guess almost every part of it, but it was still fun, intriguing, emotional, warm, logical, etc. For me, if there would have been a bit more romance, or more straight forward romance, that would have been great, but this only brought the score down a little bit. Side character stories were pretty good, but I would add that also, like the main couple, even though they were shown well, instead of making them have such a long time to get together, having so many misunderstandings, they should have made them a bit easier to understand each other and show the together time a bit more interesting and sweet. Misunderstandings and problems are reasonably understandable in dramas or stories, but if they take too much time out of the screen time, it makes it difficult to watch, or sometimes a bit boring and I would suggest instead concentrating on real problems and true love-relationship scenarios not only the way to get to them. But still, this drama was good enough to get a review from me, there are so many Chinese dramas I've finished lately, that though good, were never good enough to get it.

I agree that the music was good, but it wasn't impressive. I dislike so many sound effects they use in dramas, and I have to say this drama didn't have too many, but still enough to annoy me and even though the soundtrack was good, it was not balanced as I like and it was too sweet for the whole of this drama. I'm not saying the songs are not good, but they're not amazing either and to implement the mood, the scenes, etc, it wasn't good enough for me, it didn't impress me enough.

I am pretty satisfied with the action/dramatic scenes in this drama. First, they were good, sometimes really good, they implemented real-life actions, psychology, problems, troubles, emotions, etc. I think it was well thought out and it wasn't too excessive. I don't know Chinese, but I've seen medical dramas before, there were either flaws with translation or sad mistakes in medical language, but not many. I know almost nothing about military/police language, so I can't say anything about the structure about what is real, what isn't, but it felt convincing, which means it was really good.

Right now I might have pissed off many people who liked this drama a lot :D I don't really bother myself with it as everyone has their own opinions and feelings.

Actors. Side characters were pretty well selected, their parts were not as full as I wish them to be, but the comic relief to the drama was performed well. I would say for acting they could get a 6.5 score-wise.
The main two actors are familiar to me. From 'Ping pong life' and 'Love me if you dare'. Bai Jing Ting is a good actor. He has his nuances I would like to see more. I like his concentration, as an actor and the way he shows it as a character. He has a specific character nature, He's played in a lot of movies and dramas, I have no doubt he is a good and very specific actor. Right now I can't blame him for the missing essence of this drama, some deepness of romance, I still think it has a lot to do with the scriptwriters. For Ma Si Chun... I loved her with Wallace Huo, she impressed me a lot. Now in this drama, I saw that the same sweetness is apparent. She is sweet and almost as good and deep in her acting as I like. As I just wrote, almost. Though these two have great chemistry in 'You are my hero', I can't really say it's unforgettable. There is missing some romance aspects and I'm not talking about too bold and over the wall acting, I don't expect it to be a Western drama, but even though their sweet together and I can manage to understand them as a couple, and like them as one, I still feel like there is something missing. With great male-female leads in dramas, even if the script is somewhat lacking and I think it could/should be better if the chemistry between actors is good enough, I have no problem with it. But here I felt something missing from the beginning to the end. Someone recently told me that even if I can imagine writing a better plot, there would be new problems arising. I agree with him, I can imagine writing some of their scenes better, but I can't imagine changing the whole plot and having it come out perfectly and in a way others and myself would be happy. So I won't criticise this problem anymore. Like I said. I like both of these actors and they did a great job. I Will definitely watch other series from them and see if it was this drama that had a chemistry problem or is it seen more often and then will make up my mind, what and where exactly is the problem.

Overall, I'm still saying it's a really good drama. I do suggest it to people who like Chinese dramas, I think it has an overall good storyline, good actors and pretty well-developed romance aspects. Even though 40episodes is a pretty long time to take out of our daily lives, I don't think this drama is a waste of time and it was worth my time. Just my honest opinion. :)

Leia Mais

Healthy, adorably awkward

This is probably one of the healthiest relationships I've ever seen in a drama ever, but it was even more than that. They captured the innocence, the awkwardness, the purity of first relationships so perfectly between two characters that just completely believed and trusted in each other. No dumb misunderstandings and breakups, and just consistent communication and mutual support...THIS is what I've always wanted to see in a drama relationship. The side ships were really intriguing as well and overall everyone just acted like real people, which was really refreshing.

This drama spends a decent amount of time on the leads' respective jobs, and it did a really good job in showing what day-to-day was like, as well as tying them together. If anything, however, I wish I saw a little more of Ruan Qing Xia's work — it felt the entire time as if she was kind of an add-on to the drama. Don't get me wrong, I loved her romance plot and her character, but she never had much independent screentime.

Overall, the main leads are also so independent and strong on their own. All the conflicts were resolved really satisfyingly, which is good, though there were times I wish there was some sort of conflict or angst that brought out more emotions in me.

Leia Mais

Highly recommend, like please watch.

This is a really great drama. I loved how realistic the storyline and love story was. I liked how the whole drama didn't solely focus on the lead couple where every scenario revolved around them. It reserved a fair amount of screen time to show the responsibilities of each of their professions. I thought this made the plot and characters more realistic and relatable to the average viewer. It's not some fairytale story where some girl gets swept off her feet by a CEO or smart guy. Both leads are heroes in this drama. The pace was good and the leads have great chemistry. There is also much to learn about life and how to love someone. You can see genuine growth and understanding between the leads with every obstacle they face. The supporting characters were also enjoyable to watch. I've watched all 40 episodes and never got bored along the way. There is a good balance between serious and funny scenes. I can't recommend this drama enough! My favorite drama of 2021 so far and it has become my favorite Chinese drama too. A huge thank you to the writers, actors, and production staff for creating a masterpiece that felt like a warm embrace throughout.

Leia Mais

Against all odds I completed this

I’m going to be honest: I never thought I’d complete this drama. I started watching it offhandedly because I’ve been a fan of bai jingting for a while but the 40 episode count for a contemporary drama was a huge “drags on too long and is probably boring in the middle” red flag for me. Additionally, the first 3 episodes genuinely made me so livid I almost dropped the show then and there because of the female leads initial characterisation (she was so childish and entitled and I rly did not understand her actions at all let alone how she was a qualified doctor) and the tired predictable romance cliches (apparently the webnovel this is based on is over 10 years old .. that carries…)

But I persisted ! And for the most part I’m glad I did. I can’t deny that I was right that this dragged in the middle but for the most part I had a good time watching this. Certain plot lines either bored me or irrationally angered me (my poor yanshan you deserved better) not to mention laughable medical inaccuracy in many instances, however the annoyances were minor in comparison to the plot lines that I genuinely enjoyed and particularly in comparison to the truly lovely characterisation and portrayal of the male and female lead (bai jingting and ma sichun did such a good job carrying this drama). I can’t in good conscience rate this drama super highly but I also can’t deny that I had a good time watching and that it feels dear to me. Against all odds I did complete 40 episodes of this which should speak for itself (I’m very fussy with dramas and have a tendency to drop them easily).

I think what really carried this drama as it went on were the two leads, their characterisation, and their chemistry. Some reviewers have commented that their relationship feels too sanitised almost to the extent of bffs or a longterm married couple and I can’t deny that but I also don’t mind ? The way they speak to each other feels so natural and real and all the laughing ?? Truly warmed my heart in several instances and I’m rarely super convinced by romance heavy dramas. I love how the relationship did feel like one between equals with none of the frequently seen cdrama power imbalances or questionable age differences. Both of them were adults with their own sense of self and social circles outside of each other and they both had thriving careers. Their communication especially during the whole shen sister fiasco was honestly so refreshing to see.

As for the several other relationships and characters in this drama . I do have some mixed thoughts. The 2nd couple outside of the earthquake arc mostly just annoyed me but the older couple were pretty endearing even if the flashbacks and long montages for the second and third couples felt … exorbitant (I skipped them). However, in spite of some annoyances most of the relationships in this drama both romantic and platonic were genuinely so enjoyable and a lot of the dialogue genuinely made me either grin or giggle and it honestly caught me off guard. I grew attached to several of the side characters too and thought a lot of them were treated with real love and care and got fleshed out in their own way… except my poor yanshan’s plotline .. who decided that was a good idea. Also why are the nurse characters literally only ever gossiping it’s ridiculous and misogynistic nurses are the backbone of any hospital and I’m tired of medical dramas ignoring that-

ANYWAY. against all odds this drama feels so dear to me. I watched it over 3-4 days while recovering from surgery and overall I’m glad the world and the characters of this show could keep me company. This is a majority very light hearted and heart warming drama with compelling characters and some really interesting and beautiful stories to tell and I’m glad I found it at this moment where I needed something to cheer me up

Leia Mais

Great acting and healthy relationships

You Are My Hero is the rare romance drama that has real, actual, natural acting and believable characters/relationships, but I guess it aspires to be more than just a romance drama as it tries to portray the pressures and challenges of being a SWAT officer and a doctor. Not always realistically, but it tries.

The ACTING. Most of the actors so perfectly portray their characters grounded in real human emotion - the uncertainties, the joy, the awkwardness, the fear, the fun, the pressure. They have believable, specific personalities and you almost forget that you're watching actors and start to think these are just real people in real situations.

The RELATIONSHIPS. Thank goodness we can have dramas that portray healthy relationships without dumb misunderstandings - people who trust each other, support each other, and communicate. And we have different types of people having different types of relationships - we get to see the awkwardly sweet courtship, the bold chase, the mature adult certainty, and more. And not just romantic relationships - XKL's relationship with his sister is just... *chef's kiss*.

The only reason why this isn't a 10/10 for me is that the story and pacing is just ok. As much as I loved the characters and relationships, I was pretty heavy on the fast forward throughout the drama. It starts with an exciting beginning scene, but then the first 10-15 eps are heavy on trope-y setups, and then various plot arcs around the SWAT stuff and the hospital stuff (while they seem to be well-researched and portrayed) I liberally fast forwarded through since many of them had very little impact on the advancement of characters and relationships, which was what I was there to see.

Where this drama shines is in showing the relationships and interactions between the main characters (and 2nd and 3rd leads). The trust. The communication. The adorable awkwardness of XKL and MK! The amazing sibling relationship between XKL and XKY! XKY and SYH's adult maturity! So much to love!

Leia Mais

Highly recommended

The series is very cool. Like others, I do not like watching series or movies with a sad ending. For me among other series that I've been watched (Chinese Series), this is the best so far for this genre. What I like most is that romantic comedy that does not need a villain.

For me, the ending is the fulfillment of the postponed proposal of Xing Ke Lei to Mi Ka.

Hoping for Season 2 of You are My Hero as the next chapter of their lives from an engaged couple to a married couple.

Thank you very much for this wonderful series (for all of the cast and crew). I really enjoy watching it.

Leia Mais

Very well done mix of medical and law enforcement procedurals with a healthy dose of romance all sprinkled with bits of humor. Definitely worth a watch!

Positives:

* I love that women are portrayed as strong characters: they are all independent and kick-ass in their own fields. There are some maiden-in-distress situations but even those are caused by circumstances and not about the woman’s weakness.

* There is a good amount of action, both medical and SWAT, which helps to move the show along without an overt antagonist. It's nice that the show doesn't have a conniving evil villain to move the plot.

* The SWAT action is done well. I like the flow between the two worlds. Both worlds are given equal time and both are action packed to help move the story along at a fast and exciting pace.

* I really like the two leads. The ML is adorable (he was awesome in Rise of the Phoenixes!) and the FL nails her character. Their romance and love is cute without being syrupy. Extra kudos for making the FL realistic and not coating her in make up and dressing her up in ridiculously fashionable/tight clothing like they do in American doctor shows.🙄

* Even the side romance/love stories are done well. I like the best friends’ romance: also done well and a cute side storyline. I like that there are very few misunderstandings and romantic detours.

Negatives:

* The medical action is not done as well as the SWAT parts (maybe I’ve seen too many really good medical procedurals - loved House.) As a part medical drama, it was annoying to watch them perform CPR without doing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. It's a necessary medical procedure and not a romantic gesture and yet they avoid it like the plague.

* As with many longer shows, there are some slow downs. This was particularly true for episodes 30-34.

* I understand the FL character is suppose to have a more subdued personality but Sandra Ma speaks so softly in this entire show, it’s like she’s whispering all the time. That got annoying and made it hard to hear her clearly.

Conclusion:

I found this drama refreshing and fun to watch. The relationships held my attention and got me fully invested in their emotions. It is action packed and moving between police and medical procedurals helps keep everything fresh and not bogged down in either worlds. Overall highly recommend!

Leia Mais

One of the better romance/action dramas

This has a solid story line and plenty of characters to keep it interesting. There are no typical annoying chacacters or interfering parents to cause the viewer distraction and frustration. A variety of scenarios and plotlines keep you watching with interest. My only frustration and complaint is that those responsible for the production of these dramas give us yet another in what seems to be a continuous line of female leads with stupid, unflattering, unkempt hair syles and absolutely no sense of fashion. Why are the guys always made to be well groomed and fashionable and their female counterparts made to look like they just rolled out of bed and dressed in ugly clothes?

Leia Mais

This one trumps it all for my favourite romance drama!!!

I have been watching dramas for years. I have become my own expert about my own like and dislikes. It's a strange things to say but after a lot of dramas you tend to come across tropes and storylines that are predictable and no longer hold their charms. Just like a jaded relationship- try your best but sadly it no longer feels special. Romance dramas in particular are difficult. The audience have seen it all and there is nothing new under the sun to like.

But boy I was wrong with this one. It got my attention right from the first 5 minutes and it never wavers right through a freaking 40-episode session. I suddenly have an even wider and newer perspectives about romance and relationships. Something in me has been rekindled. The bar has been set impossibly higher. I feel giddy and delighted. How is it possible that a romance so super clean can have many a scenes that make me blushed like mad? In short, I am in love with drama, and will be so for a long long long time.

Give this drama a go. Just watch the first 10 minutes of it and you will know what I mean. You can thank me later.

Leia Mais

Avrebbe potuto essere un 10 pieno se...

Avrebbe potuto essere un 10 pieno se...
Se non si fosse perso brutalmente nella seconda parte. Tutte le vicende pre e durante il terremoto, inclusa la relazione d'amore principale, erano tutte bellissime. Proprio quello che cercavo: azione, drammaticità, amore nel giusto equilibrio. Sentivo già che stava prendendo un posto speciale nel mio cuore. Purtroppo tutto è andato in fumo. Infatti, nella seconda parte del drama l'azione scema quasi completamente lasciando tutto lo spazio alla dolcezza e mielosità della coppia che ci starebbe anche ma non puoi differenziarmelo così tanto da prima. Si vede un evidente squilibrio della serie. Dopo un po' la coppia principale mi ha stufato e tutta la mia attenzione si è spostata su una delle altre coppie dove uno dei personaggi è sempre facente parte della SWAT, coppia la cui storia ho amato. L'altra non la sto nemmeno a nominare perchè... beh non mi è piaciuta. Peccato davvero perchè io sono un amante delle serie americane medico/ospedaliere e quelle basate su corpi militari. Con l'amore a unire il tutto sarebbe stato il connubio perfetto. Peccato davvero.
I primi 20 episodi rimangono cmq tra i più belli e memorabili visti finora nel 2022.

Leia Mais