A Date With the Future (2023)

heartfelt show

one of the better firefighting shows i have seen. love love both leads with great acting. i thought it would be weird or less chemistry between them since the show portrayed their relationship with a significant age gap, but it actually turns out ok.
i enjoyed JSC character development when he is at work and also when is in love. i can tell he is really passionate about his job and also a very honest & humble guy. XL is a good combination with a guy like JSC and the chase was although cliche but fluffy and cute. i can recommend this if u are into non toxic, cute romance with a good mix of firefighting elements kinda drama!

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A surprisingly enjoyable drama

I have watched ADWTF on a whim after dropping one other Cdrama. Tbh, it was a really slow start - had to fast forward some scenes but once it warmed up, I can't stop watching.

The story line was not something new, but it stood out because of how intense and realistic the rescue scenes were compared to the other dramas with the similar plot. My heart was literally pounding the whole time in ep. 32 and 33 during that major fire and rescue operations!

You want great chemistry? You got it here.
You want some comedy and action? You can also find it here.
How about lovable side characters? There are plenty here.
Intense, heartbreaking and emotional scenes? It's there (but on the later eps)

For those who are wanting a steamy romance, sadly, this one is not it. Though this drama did not lack the romantic element, that one can still enjoy, the kissing scenes were kind of a disappointment to me hahaha It's either a peck or just merely touching of lips for a few seconds. (I guess I was just spoiled coz in Hidden Love and FITYS, they were generous in this department, lol)

Overall, I did not regret watching it and will still add this drama to my rewatch list. There may be loopholes you'll notice here and there but who cares? Go watch it for the romance and action, like I did.

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Roteiro emocional, alguns exageros nas coincidências dos encontros entre os protagonistas, mas os personagens são gostáveis e o texto transborda emoções. A ideia do recasamento dos pais da protagonista (após passarem tantos anos brigando, divorciados, mas vivendo na mesma casa), foi interessante. O romance da médica e do bombeiro, também é mostrado de uma forma cativante. A personagem protagonista feminina é muito fofa, pois alterna momentos de seriedade com atitudes muito infantis. A roteirista acertou na criação da personalidade dos personagens, pois cada um, com exceção da jornalista invejosa, esbanja fofura. Apesar do drama ter muitas cenas que levam às lágrimas, há várias cenas cômicas que são capazes de causar algumas gargalhadas.
As atuações convencem e a 'química' entre o primeiro e o segundo casal é muito boa, o terceiro casal tem pouca interação, mas os atores atuaram de forma correspondente ao requerido no roteiro.
A direção, apesar de alguns efeitos não tão perfeitos e de alguns pequenos erros na edição, conduziu o drama muito bem. Ao longo do drama não houve lentidão e o final não foi apressado, ao contrário, a finalização foi bem elaborada.
A trilha sonora é bastante agradável, nenhuma música do drama é irritante.

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A Story about Firefighting and Love Beautifully Done

The ML and FL connection and innocent chemistry was sweet. The tapestry of challenges that firefighters face as well as those connected to them was captured beautifully. In these dramas most viewers focus on the leads, but the writers were able to give a full experience of the ebb and flow of sacrifice and decisions that surround the lives of the cast. The OST was good for the theme of the show. The support cast and production did very well. This is my first time seeing something with William Chan. I love the dynamics of his character and look forward to his next works. Zhang Ruonan was very good as well. In parts you could see her age, but she will be one to watch moving forward. Definitely worth the watch.

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Excellent chemistry

You’ll never know when or where you’ll meet your future…. It could happen any moment… love this story a lot … when is meant to be is meant to be no matter the time of separation or place … true love .

The chemistry is excellent… started slow but it builds up very good. I enjoyed the whole cast, tho the actress was a little annoying but i think i blame her voice.. lol

It was a roller coaster of emotions, you will laugh, cry and be upset.

The ending was super cute and i loved their pj’s - his last line was just perfect.. - “Is time to make babies” .. 💞

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A pleasant series with talented actors but a somewhat worn and poorly constructed story

Interesting plot of a firefighter (William Chan, the ML) and journalist duo (Zhang Ruo Nan, the FL). He saved her from an earthquake 10 years earlier and she fell in love. During these 10 years, she did everything to get closer to him (she became a talented dog trainer, etc.). After a few adventures, they end up forming a couple but have to deal with all the twists / clichés of this type of series: an evil work rival, a Trash ML, best friend but love rival, accident, illness, various traumas.

PROS:
+ The 2 leads are endearing (although the fake kisses are a little too much), their mutual trust is a pleasure.
+ the FL2 (Dr. Zhang) is the most likeable, frank, honest character in this drama.
+ the very close-knit firefighters team, with solidarity, cohesion, friendship (all endearing characters).
+ the very cute dogs (congratulations to the IRL trainers)
+ the OSTs are well adapted
+ the action and rescue scenes are realistic with quality special effects.

CONS:
- Many inconsistencies in the story (the escape from the depressed FL for example) and unnecessary twists.
- I can't stand the Trash ML!!! This so-called best friend, stubborn even though he knows he doesn't stand a chance. Supposedly intelligent, shrewd businessman, but who is convinced that the FL will end up loving him at the end of the journey.
- the insertions of nationalist propaganda and to the glory of the fire soldiers, which end up giving an impression of brainwashing. A little bit, it's understandable in the context, but constantly and at inopportune times, it's too much!

=> Pleasant series, with very good actors, but which is not memorable due to a somewhat worn and poorly constructed story.
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Plot intéressant sur un duo pompier (William Chan en ML) et journaliste. (Zhang Ruo Nan en FL). Il l'a sauvée d'un tremblement de terre 10 ans + tôt et elle a eu le coup de foudre. Durant ces 10 ans, elle a tout fait pour se rapprocher de lui (dresseuse de chiens, etc.). Après quelques péripéties, ils finissent par former un couple mais doivent faire face à tous les twists / clichés de ce type de série : une evil rivale de travail sournoise, un Trash ML, meilleur ami mais rival amoureux, accident, maladie, traumas divers.
PROS :
+ Les 2 leads sont attachants (bien que les fake kisses soient un peu too much), leur confiance mutuelle fait plaisir.
+ la FL2 (Dr Zhang) est le personnage le plus sympathique, franc, honnête, de ce drama.
+ la team de pompiers très soudée, avec la solidarité, la cohésion, l'amitié (tous des personnages attachants).
+ les chiens très cute (bravo aux dresseurs)
+ les OST sont bien adaptés
+ les scènes d'action et de sauvetage sont réalistes avec des effets spéciaux de qualité;
CONS :
- Beaucoup d'incohérences dans l'histoire (fuite de la FL déprimée par exemple) et de twists inutiles.
- je ne supporte pas le Trash ML !!! Ce soi-disant meilleur ami, obstiné même s'il sait qu'il n'a aucune chance. Soit disant intelligent, homme d'affaires avisé, mais qui est persuadé que la FL finira par l'aimer au bout du bout.
- les insertions de propagande nationaliste et à la gloire des soldats du feu, qui finissent par donner une impression de lavage de cerveau. Un peu, ça se comprend dans le contexte, mais sans arrêt et à des moments inopportuns, c'est trop !

=> Série agréable, avec de très bons acteurs, mais qui n'est pas mémorable en raison d'une histoire un peu usée et mal construite.

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love the chemistry

If you love good chemistry and a strong female lead I recommend this drama.

I was hooked instantly when I watched this drama and couldn't put it down as I eagerly waited for a new episode.

The Chemistry:
I love the chemistry between the two leads. I love how xu lai was the one to go after jin shi chuan and seeing him slowly give in as the drama goes in. They are so cute and I love seeing their little moments together.

Characters:
I loved how strong the female lead is., even when faced with threats to her and those she loved she didn't back down and kept at revealing the truth. She didn't let her coworker make her a scapegoat. I love that since it's different from what I am used to seeing.

I loved the team members and seeing their friendship and how well they worked together. I loved every one of them and of course their dogs too though they only showed them a few times.

OST: I loved it especially daydream by chen xueran it is so cute and I couldn't stop myself from listening it over and over.

Fire Scenes: I loved them and I love how we get an idea of struggles of firemen like losing someone from the team, the worry over a loved one being a firemen and the sacrifices that they make. I just enjoyed the scenes of the fire rescues and how heartfelt it was when they saved someone.

Of course this drama isn't perfect it does have it's things (for example it doesn't have any good kisses) but even so I love it and I would recommend it if you just want to watch something heartfelt and cute to watch.

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Too long and repetitive

I totally forgot about this drama… I paused twice and by the time I reached Ep33 I had enough. I thought about just watching the final episode as I saw a spoiler of a wedding, but I completely forgot! Just goes to show it wasn't that great.

The main leads chemistry and romance development were alright to me- nothing wow and sizzling but not that bad either. The 2nd couple doctor and firefighter also was ok. The most annoying thing was FL’s coworker who has so many bad tricks up her sleeve - and yet she has not been sacked from her company!! Just ridiculous. And her evil exploits were too predictable and too crime like- she should be going to jail. Don’t know how she managed to evade the law

Sigh… so here’s another dropped cdrama. Too bad

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She fell in love at first sight and he did not know what to do with it. . . . at first.

A Date With The Future is a Chinese Drama involving the interaction of First Responders with the public. The First Responders are Firemen. My profession is considered a First Responder. While not a Firemen, I found much attention being paid to minute details, showing how First Responders save the lives of people they rescue. Secondly, and once again, Chinese dramas are charming me with their precision of movement, especially when the story is about Military-like occupations, such as Firemen in their calls for lineup.

In some dramas I just really love the couple, like in the Korean drama Twenty Five Twenty One. I adore this couple in ‘A Date With The Future’. Since this First Responder genre drama came out the same year as the Chinese drama Fireworks of My Heart (2023), this drama (A Date With The Future 2023) will be compared to that exhilarating fast paced drama with lots of action. ‘A Date With The Future’ is a no frills drama, but oddly enough, it works for me in this story rich more so in character studies than action. The concentration of the story is more on the love story rather than the action. I love the characters of the lead male and female. She has been crushing on this older man since this Firefighter saved her life in a devastating earthquake when she was a teenager. Now that she is old enough after ten years, she doggedly pursues the man she fell in love with at first sight ten years ago. He stays away from this female, who he thinks is weird, because she is pursuing him non-stop. Even though he is constantly making it clear that a relationship is a “no go”, she refuses to accept that answer. He has decided never to get married and to dedicate his life to his career. She had decided that she is going to make him love her. Throw in lots of dogs and training dogs for rescue and you have a simple, but impactful drama.

Most will be charmed by the courage of this young woman who just knows what she wants and is willing to do what is takes to get the love of her life and keep him safe. The stars of ‘A Date With The Future’ are C-Pop Artist/Actor William Chan (Swords of Legends) as Jin Shichuan and new comer, Actress Zhang Ruonan (The Glory of Youth) as Xu Lai.

‘A Date With the Future’ has the usual Band of Brothers.

Also, the signature of Chinese action dramas in particular is the cinematography, like this ladder rescue from a burning High-rise by Firemen.


Now, even with Chinese Dramas, there must be an umbrella scenes.

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