Apaixonar-se (2021)

Republican Drama that I actually really like! Not draggy n superb casts!

What I like:
- The casts! They did a good job in casting the actors, i like the mainleads n their friends... the villains also did their part... lots of people in this drama, even the cameos r familiar looking people that u often see in other good C-dramas...
- I like the leads’ characters, esp FL, she is so smart n independent, not the damsel in the distress type... yes ML helps her a lot by protecting her in secret, but she is still a brave person that doesn’t let people bully her... i also like ML, he is super smart n sometimes even cunning, but to be in his position n to protect everybody while dealing with the villains, it’s just something he needs to be to get the job done n IMO the actor played his role perfectly...
- The main leads’ chems is good... even from the start of the bickering till their happy ending, u can tell the progress of their relationship, not that slowburn, but not that fast either, it fits perfectly for me (they officially got together in eps17 I think)... n their relationship is just so good n healthy, they communicate n share everything... they somehow understand each other so well, that even in one bit angsty part when ML kinda being a jerk to FL n pushed her away to protect her, FL foundout why he did it n stood by him till the end...
- The SML looks so good in his uniform! Haha... I was a bit in dilemma at first coz he is just such a nice n standup guy who looks so dashing, who wouldn’t wannabe with him? But unfortunately for him, he was born as his dad’ son n his dad is the main villain who did most of the bad things in this drama, including the tragedies involving FL’s fam... plus eventhough he is such a gentleman in all aspects, he could barely stand up against his father, at least until the last part of the drama... IMO he also nailed his role, especially as a dilemmatic sad boy...
- The story n the plot is good... I like how the leads always work side by side from the start till the end... It doesn’t drag n I barely skip any scenes (just some angsty scenes between eps28-32)... n it’s a HE for almost all the good guys...
- I like the set, the wardrobes n the OST... it’s a Republican Drama, the genre that I rarely watch, but it’s just an enjoyable watch...

What I’m not too satisfied with:
- Why Tan Si dies? I cried when it happened... he deserves to have a good ending...
- That GY’s death is necessary I know, but that’s also such a sad thing... she n that funny friend also deserves a happy time together...
- I just don’t believe that all 3 evil warlords could have 3 nice n respectable sons... since the mothers weren’t in the picture I think, it means the dads raised them somehow n all 3 bestfriends turns out good? Don’t get me wrong, I like all 3 of them as characters n their developments, but IMO the possibility of that happens is just so unlikely...
- The ML’s sis... I know she is cute sometimes, but as character she is just mostly annoying... all thru the drama she just does almost nothing n only chasing PS... I know she finally got him, but to achieve that she is absent from school n even quit school for sometimes, then she moved to Beijing for him while doing nothing... she has almost no development n no important plot beside supposedly changing PS in a way... so yeah, I don’t hate her character, but I can’t say that I like her either...

Anyway, I really like this Republican Drama... superb casts, it has short angsty part, almost no misunderstanding coz FL is smart, not draggy, n happy ending for almost all good characters... I recommend this drama, just try it, u won’t regret it n will def enjoy it like me...

Leia Mais

Imagine the horror of the kids

Just imagine if their future children were told the truth about the main couple's first meeting. In reality, their first meeting is the worst way to meet your soulmate, it straight up could be a horror series. I love the male lead in goodbye princess and decided to give this a go. Chen Xing Xu is absolutely a joy to watch especially at the start, he's oozing with so much charm. I wish they kept his playful demeanor until the very end, but I guess a lot of things happened so it would not fit the atmosphere they're going for. I'm not feeling much from Zhang Jing Yi, I guess it was the role she's playing, despite her tragic background, I found it hard to sympathize with her. Maybe her character needs some build-up so the audience can fully commit to and support her. What the series did right is the second leads are not evil and obsessive with their lead counterpart. I have to say when they started to kill off some characters, it became less enjoyable. I guess the death of supporting characters comes with the genre. I didn't enjoy the second half as much as the first half but I kind of expected it already, considering dramas in this time period tends to be serious at some point. This drama is easy to recommend for the great acting, good ost, and awesome production.
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Leia Mais

IT DESERVES SO MUCH MORE RECOGNITION

I love how the characters are equals; not in terms of leading armies but they are both capable and smart in leading people. I appreciate the primary characters' consistency – the main characters didn't do anything silly or frustrating that was out of character. The duo were a match made in heaven, in both mind and body, and together they were an unstoppable force to be reckoned with.

Special mention to the styling - I loved the costumes of the casts.
The performance and casting are also excellent. In several situations, the faces they chose were so flawless that a number of crucial characters' faces just suited their jobs! They are also fully immersed in their roles. The actors were all well suited to their roles and it seemed like they were made for them.


It gently balances the light-hearted romance with heavier and darker issues like politics, conflicts and strategies.

Thank you YOUKU for such a great series, this is by far your best drama.

Leia Mais

Little slow story

Slow but nice drama, felt bad to see his niece death . That scene was little sad . flavour of romance was there in the drama . His sister was very cute and her acting also good . I liked her and her acting . Her character was also very good ,not give up love instead stand for him .what was good about her character was that she didn't go against her family and didn't give up her love . All the time try to persuade her brother and her love , though it was difficult for her but she didn't give up .
Some episodes were bored but rest were good.
War didn't bring anything good so victory without survival has no meaning.

Leia Mais

Top tier chemistry and great plot.

This drama is an underrated gem. Not many people have watched this drama maybe because it is historical and political. I was also going to skip it, but seeing other reviews made me change my mind and I'm glad I watched this drama. The political parts were very interesting for me although I hate political dramas cause I don't understand anything. But for this drama, I was so invested.
The main leads chemistry is top tier. No one shows dominance over each other. Although at beginning the ML is somewhat shown as fierce and aggressive, he is very soft towards the FL. Also both of them are smart, tactful and understand each other so well. Although there were some tension among them in later episodes, they still were full understanding towards each other and I loved that.
All the other casts did justice to their roles brilliantly. *SPOILER* One of the couple has CLOY type of ending. I bawled my eyes over that scene cause just like CLOY they were going to have their lovestory started and I also cried out so much when the ML's bodyguard dies. That was so emotional cause I got attached to the characters so much.
The OST of this drama is also very good. It's my first time that I've loved the OST of a C-drama cause the lyrics matches the drama so well. I got emotional when the song started to play. It's one of the best OST I've heard.
One thing I loved about this drama is how it has depicted the lovestory during wartime. I started to think deeply how many lovestories were incomplete because of the war and how they could deal with loosing their partners. (Btw this drama has a happy ending, so don't worry) Specially during old times when there was no means of communicating through phones, so many conversations were incomplete between the loved ones. Thinking about this, I really felt sad and on top of that the OST is also very meaningful. So I had a heavy heart during the ending. I hope all the lovestories that remained incomplete would complete in their another life.
Lastly, I will again recommend you to not leave this gem behind cause its one of the best C-drama I've seen this year. Much love to the cast and crew of this drama.

Leia Mais

Great!

I came onto this series becasue of a clip of Commander Tan entering the party at the Mu Mansion. I literally said, "is he the bad guy, I have fallen already." And his character in the series didn't disappoint. I think he is the type of character all the domineering CEOs are trying to emulate but just not getting it right. His character was crafty and funny and lovable at the same time. I loved when he outsmarted everyone at every turn.
I am not a fan of female characters in CDramas at all. I don't like the baby talk or the pouting or acting like a 4 year old (hence my Little Four was my least favorite character and the only one I really couldn't tolerate at all.) But the female lead was smart, strong and honest. I thought she did great. I didn't think I would like her because I found her a little sanctimonious in the first episode but she quickly grew on me.
I liked this series all the way to the end, for the most part. I thought it got a little draggy between 24-30 episodes and they fell into the trope-y breakup because of what happened in the past that had nothing to do with the other person. So cliche but that was soon shown to be something else entirely.

Leia Mais

DOES NOT DISAPPOINT

This drama series had me hooked within minutes of the first episode. I was so happy that the storyline progressed at a good pace and didn't get bogged down with side stories that never resolve like many other dramas. The relationships between characters integrated well with one another and didn't seem like a detour in the storyline that went no where.

Another big plus for this series is that ALL characters had so much chemistry with one another that made me binge watch this series. I was also really glad to see that that the script didn't make the leading lady completely dependent on the leading man, but rather was equally strong, smart, and able to carry her own weight throughout the series.

A good balance between seriousness and humor.

Well casted! Well performed! Well directed!

Well done to this film crew :-) Read less

Leia Mais

It's commander Tan all the way!

This is the first time I am watching a drama of both of Chen Xingxu and Zhang Jingyi.
Chen Xingxu as Commander Tan excelled in his performance.He is honest, sincere,caring,living,brave,jovial and at the same time a very tricky male lead so far I saw.
Honestly to say,this is a one man show of Commander Tan.
This drama has all elements -sentiment,honesty,emotion,love and many a times was hilarious too.
The star cast was perfect and were very apt in giving expression to the situations.
It also showcases the intense military warfare in medieval times in China.
If you are looking for a perfect blend of all the emotions in the right amounts, then this one is for you.

Leia Mais

Romance in revolutionary war times, with a bunch of handsome guys

STORY
The 1925 context and the rivalries/war between armies led by the governors and that led by the revolutionaries, is interesting.
We witness the struggles/issues of influence between the different powers (Concession, armies, governors, Japanese).

CASTING
The CL is quite cute (beautiful, noble and intelligent characters).
A lot of handsome actors (marshals and officers) although they don't really have the physicality of soldiers :). Big risk of 2LS with Evan Lin :)...

But some unbearable characters:
- the completely idiotic sister (with horrifying voice), supposedly rebellious, excessively childish and annoying, who is left free to put everyone in danger in times of war ??? Seriously ??? (as soon as this character appears, my hair stands on end because it's fake, badly played, inconsistent with the context)... And what's more, this character doesn't change an inch!
- the mother-in-law with a horrible voice!!!
- his vain, evil and jealous daughter.

TECHNICS
Realization of quality despite freeze frames a little too accentuated on the romantic moments.

Some bugs and anachronisms however(don't forget it's 1925 :)
- mix of jazz and french cancan in a show ???
- electronic medical devices
- sister's mini skirt
etc
The stage manager and director didn't pay enough attention to detail!!
Most of the time, the OSTs are adapted: epic, soft or very sad. Nothing particularly memorable though.

I would recommend this drama to those who want a mix of history (very nationalistic:), romance and action.

Leia Mais

Visually Stunning

The one huge thing for me is that this drama is visually stunning, from the make-up, costumes, sets and cinematography. Everything else was decent even though there were a lot of draggy parts and over the top scenes- I can't fault the acting with the way the scenes were written and set up but some acting could have been done a bit better for some of the cast. I also appreciate that the history aspect was straightforward in this drama, I learned a few things about the Chinese Republican era, oh no! :) It was a happy ending so this drama still gets my rec worth a one-time watch.

Leia Mais

A really must see cdrama

I am usually not a person that watches war dramas. They are often way too dramatic and I cry easily so I don’t like them. But this one is one you really must see.
The lead actors did a great job. Male lead is one of the best actors I have seen in cdramas and is well matched with the female lead. The male character is immense smart and plays quite some tricks and games (even on his love interest). But this keeps the show interesting and sometimes even funny and the schemes are always for a good cause. The female character can keep up with him and always see through his schemes, what makes them a really good fit for each other.
The supporting cast is often funny and does a good job on what a supporting cast suppose to do which is support the leads.
The story isn’t told too dramatic and heavy mostly because of the male lead even though there are heavy topics but he makes it easy to watch and why I still love it.

Leia Mais