Chen Mo Bu Yu De Gu Xiao Jie (2020)

You won't know what hit you when you get to the end!

I heard this was a romantic suspense and the trailer seemed interesting so I tried this and it hit me with so many unexpected surprises by the final episodes! I thought I knew how it was going to end but it was completely different and out of my expectations.

Plot: So, so creative. You think it's the usual revenge drama since that is what the trailer and synopsis claims to be but it's not that simple. It's much more complex than just the leads getting involved into a bigger revenge plan. That's just what they want you to believe as you watch. I love how the writer uses flashbacks and Wen Ke Er's therapy session in the beginning of every episode to reveal another piece of the mystery. One by one you get to know more of the so-called truth until you realize at the end that there's a even bigger truth, the real truth about what happened that night with the security guard. The writer tied everything up really smoothly and logically with the big plot twist so that you understand how you've been duped.

The episodes were all fast paced. I am so glad it's 20 episodes and not like 40. There was no fillers. Every scene had its use. Every flashback was part of the puzzle (but don't trust everything they show you too). Also, at first, the first 3 episodes felt unrealistic with the female lead's extreme revenge schemes but later you'll find out why it makes sense as part of the bigger picture-- so don't drop it there!

Acting/Cast: I only know the male lead from Bloody Romance but he was a supporting character so I didn't pay much attention to him BUT he is good! His chemistry with the female lead was cute. And everyone was great at their roles too. They successfully embodied them. Wen Ke Er got on my nerves with her soft but kind of high pitched voice but she surprised me with her emotional scenes later on.

Music: Love the 2 songs. They are the only ones I know of and they are so fitting for this drama. The editor or whoever adds the BGM did so well in adding the OST in the most suitable scenes. I have no complaints whatsoever.

Rewatch Value: I don't usually rewatch so I just chose a random number.

Overal, good romantic suspense! It was like 80% suspense/crime/mystery and 20% romance which I felt was a decent balance. There was no cringey/fluff scenes for the romance and I felt that the writer controlled the plot development and romance progession very well. I will definitely keep an eye on the cast for future projects.

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So this drama can be finished in a night. Trust me once you'll start this you'll feel like they are opening the secrets or the identities really fast what are they going to show in the rest of the episodes and ultimately you'll be hooked up. If you watch suspense/ mystery or crime dramas then guessing the things won't be difficult and your 90% guesses would be right. It was fun to watch this. the writer has very nicely + logically wrapped the whole story. Though you'll feel ditched while watching last 20 minutes of the drama [ I won't spoil for you, when you'll see you'll get to know what I was talking about] but still it was worth watching. I guess there is no need to tell about the plot cause it's pretty clear from the synopsis. I forgot to add one thing, after watching first 2 to 3 episodes you may feel that the female lead's way of revenge is exaggerated but because of this do not drop the drama cause you'll get the answer of this exaggeration. Okay I won't write more or else I'll spoil a good show.

I had never seen any of the main leads earlier so for me there acting skills were unexpected, I'm really really impressed and now would like keep the track of their dramas.

Enough with the review, if you were planning to watch or this drama was on hold then what are you waiting for you should give it a try!!

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