Cute Programmer (2021)

I looovveeee iiiittt

At first the thought that this drama is confusing but I enjoy it

First let speak about Xing Zhao Lin he is an extremely talented actor and he pull up every single seen in the drama and it wasn’t boring at all

Bambi was so robotic at the first episode adk if it because of the character her self or what but in last episodes she did a really great job and I was touched by the fact that she turn 💯 present stronger and I am in love with her character in the last episodes

The second couple they were extremely lovely and I love how the boy was nice to the lule and i wished that I could try his coffee 😂 and the girls tho OMG she was loud but funny at the same time

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I thoroughly enjoyed it

I laughed and cried my eyes out throughout the drama.

I would like to say it’s my first drama watching ZXD acting but I’m definitely not new to XZL so I know acting wouldn’t fail in this one. But ZXD too, didn’t let
mw down, I don’t know why I kept focusing on how expressive her eyes were (to the point where I see that she’s wearing contacts) like how every end on the episode they end with a “teaching” I think the drama heavily teaches us about love and life which many other dramas do too ( totally appreciate it); I think the casts all did very well!

The storyline was good, the episodes weren’t too rushed. And to those who said that the title can’t be related… friends you guys can tell that the ML/FL is pretty cute right? And they are programmers. Game programmers to be exact.

And yes, I saw many reviews saying Lu Li is a doormat. This i totally disagree with. She did it for love and dreams guys..( please watch it again) and tbh, it wasn’t even to the point where she’s a doormat (I don’t even feel so!) Some drama FL have it worse?!

But anyway, I was hoping the had a sort of epilogue cause I was totally looking forward for some after knowing she’s carrying (yknow what). But alls good! I’m happy with the drama and now I’m off to the next one! Cheers to less sleep!


Ps I think the OST is pretty cute too! They included programming words in the lyrics (does this tie to the titles now?)

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Honest Review !

This series is a fun, lighthearted watch with a pretty simple plot. The female lead has been in love with the male lead since college, and her feelings go beyond just a crush—she admires him so much that she studies the same course and tries to get a job at his company. The catch? His company doesn’t hire female programmers, so she disguises herself as a guy to get in. From there, the story follows how they eventually fall in love.

The plot is pretty common, but the chemistry between the leads and the funny moments make it enjoyable. That said, there are quite a few plot holes, unrealistic concepts, a lack of details, and parts that feel dragged out. For example, the idea of a company banning female programmers due to one past mistake is highly unrealistic and outdated. On top of that, her disguise as a guy is not convincing at all—she still looks like a girl, and the production could’ve done a better job with that. The pacing also slows down with a lot of misunderstandings, especially since the male lead doesn’t explain himself, and the female lead jumps to conclusions, which causes most of the drama between them.

The pregnancy twist could’ve been handled better too. Overall, though, it’s a decent watch and still enjoyable despite its flaws.

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Thank goodness for good looking people...

As with most Chinese Rom-Coms, you will have difficulty trying to believe the storyline. We see effeminate men in BLs all the time and we have seen some amazing women pull off a guy part in past shows. This one - not a chance. She doesn't even try. And the director - surprisingly, just doesn't care.

She has the same irritating mannerisms all the women have in these type of shows (until their amazing transformation) but, since they think she is a man - it is overlooked and forgivable. If I was a woman - I would get pissed at the double standard.

She doesn't even bother to disguise her voice. Lazy. She doesn't do anything make up wise. Lazy. She fawns over her boss - openly. Lazy and risky - especially, in Chinese society. Get someone drunk (usually, off very little alcohol to move the story along). Lazy.

Thank god for fast forward. I wanted to see if she simply makes the "man" disappear as "she" takes over or, if they discover she is a woman and miraculously forgive her for lying, committing fraud, etc. Handled okay but, I would file this one in complete escapism and don't think about all the overlooked details.

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OK drama, made better by well-developed characters and good acting

Brief synopsis:
The female protagonist Lu Li has been secretly in love with Jiang Yi Cheng for years. He is a genius programmer, now running his own company. He doesn't hire female programmers (there is an obvious story for that), so she disguises as a man and gets hired. There's twists and turns, they get married, but signs a secret marriage contract. She hopes she can make him fall for her during the duration of their contract, but obstacles appear.

The story contains a lot of well-known tropes and cliches, but at the same time I found it engaging. The main reason in my eyes being that the characters were not so one-dimensional as they are in "soap operas", but they were rather given multiple layers, making it more interesting and giving better opportunities to build a connection to us, the viewers.

They could have skipped some of the side stories, it felt a bit unnecessary with the love stories for her friend, the sister AND the coworker.
I did like both his and hers parents, though.

All in all, the script could have been better, but the acting and the well-developed characters made it well worth watching in my eyes.

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The title "cute" suffice at some point

For some reason, I like this drama in terms of its elements (not really and entirely on the storyline)

I like how there are quotes at the end.
I like how there are stages in the relationship of the main leads
I like how there are twists on the partners of the second leads
I like how it is close to reality by the time the guy made painful remarks because he is not aware or he has no romantic feelings yet.
I like the use of programming lines in the script even in the OST especially the proposal scene

It can be tried if you aim to look at other perspectives especially the programmers perspectives

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Don't put much expectations with this drama

Story started with a girl who is computer programmer ,just to meet her idol she work hard to work with her idol and she got the chance but unfortunately the company didn't need female employee so she changes herself to boy but her some habits her idol starting doubt on her and expose her identity in front of the member of the office and told her to go out of the company ,from here I expected something more but their parents came out as school friend and they did the contract marriage . And she continued to work with him .then twist arrived that his past came between them which made them separated and then he persuaded her upto 4. - 5 episodes ,then she forgave him and then they together faced some hardship and successfully passed those and then had a happy ending. I am waiting to see their child but .....
I like his sister's love story too.
But drama is a cliché.

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DO NOT RECCOMEND

Everyone here keeps complaining about the insufferable ML and while I agree the FL isn’t a good person either, she essentially stalked him for five years and then it was glamorised to be this secret love type thing, lied about her gender just to be close to him and as if that wasn't creepy enough she slept with him when he was drunk and out of his senses and he was in the wrong? She didn't even try stop him she gladly went along with it then lied in the morning when he asked if anything happened. We're supposed to feel pity that he doesnt love her after their marriage but she came in KNOWING it was just to satisfy his parents he didn't like her and there was a chance he never would but she couldn't accept that. After she finally decides to leave him she also hides the fact that she is pregnant with HIS child. Somehow I'm supposed to support her becuase she doesnt want him tl stay out of obligation but for love? He has a right to that child just as much as she does and after he finds out she's pregnant she carries on lying that it wasn't her child. Yes, she is a more likeable charecter but she did some heinous things, I kept watching hoping that someone would recogonise the problem with her actions but no. Anyways would not reccomend.

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Slave of love

The right title for this drama is supposed to be slave of love. Because of all of the couples here, one of them is gonna be the victim of a slave of love.

I enjoy the ride, I laugh and cry with them. But that can't cover what is lacking in this drama.

If you jump in this drama really hoping to see women in action in the programming world of course you're gonna be disappointed. This is just another romance fluffy drama with a lot of insistence. The most famous quote in this drama is that persistence brings miracles. Well... That's not always the case, sometimes it only happens in the drama world.

We have 3 stupid couple with crazy though of love. Our nominated couple:
1. Jiang Yi Cheng (YC) & Lu Li (LL). LL is just stupid girl that I really want to slap her at first to get her back to her sense. Thanx God she finally can snap back to reality & given YC his own lesson. But for me in the end she still too easy to forgive & forget.
2. Chen Yi Ming (YM) & Jiang Zi Tong (ZT). ZT is one very stubborn woman. I don't know to classify her as stupid or just plain woman. It's kind a miracle I think when someone can change their feeling toward other from sister to woman, very unlikely it's gonna be happen. And she just wait persistencely, what if he never change his feeling & just find another woman....
3. Gu Xiao Qi (XQ) & Gu Mo (GM). GM is really one stupid man. I can't find another word for describe him. He just secretly love with XQ & just do anything possible to make XQ be single... If that's in reality maybe it's actually kinda creepy or maybe once more it's like Lily and Marshal said in 'How I met your mother,' if you like them it became endearing if you don't like them it become creepy.

And we also have cute couple of...
4. The parent (YC & LL). The dads is the one we said afraid of his wife, but in this case is not because of fear instead because of love. They are also one victim of slave of love 🤭. But i really love the interaction of YC parent...

Overall this just one stupid fluffy romance. Watch it if that's what u like. Nothing missing if u not watch it though

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Not perfect but just my cup of tea

LIKE

When Lu Li was having hotpot with her colleagues at home and what happened next which was pretty hilarious

The regret Yi Cheng had after realised his true feelings - I loved that period.. I guess I'm kind of crazy lol

When Yi Cheng asked Lu Li if "XX" is... and Jing Wen responded - that was awesome really

DISLIKE

Li Man's selfish character

Yi Cheng who could not make up his mind who he loves

MUSIC - personal fav

爱的不是我 Ai De Bu Shi Wo - 尹姝贻 Yin Shu Yi
幸福支配 Xing Fu Zhi Pei - 张宇俊如 Zhang Yu Jun Ru, 臧一人 Zang Yi Ren

REWATH VALUE

Surprisingly, this drama is in my must re-watch list as I enjoyed the whole journey

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Simple and cute

I am writing this review because I love the character of the FL that is Lu Li I am still in episode 22 but I could relate with the character since the very beggining.

Specially in episode 21 when she decides to leave. I am someone who has experienced something similar and i decided to leave. So it is a really relatable situation for me.

According to me they lack communication if the ML would tell her where he is going and try and understand the FL they would probably have a better relationship.

Overall the acting of all the characters are great. I need more if the second and the third couple. Speacially Yiming and Zhitong.

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