Single Princesses and Blind Dates (2010)

Overall I found this to be a reasonably strong show. With one primary love triangle and then two secondary love stories, it's got quite a lot going on to keep you watching. Unfortunately I accidentally saw a spoiler for this show before finishing it, so I knew the outcome of the love triangle beforehand. However, despite it being kind of easy to figure out, I think the show does just enough to keep you on your toes throughout; always leaving you guessing. The two sub plots between the supporting characters were well executed too, although one was a lot better than the other - I think I might even have been more invested in it than the main plot!

Despite being a reasonably long show, it never really felt drawn out. The story evolved well in regards to each of the plots and sub plots. Character development was also done really well. Aside from the main lead female and one of the lead males, I think everyone evolved at a comfortable and exciting pace; the supporting cast especially.

Acting and casting was reasonably solid. Jimmy Lin especially gave a really, really great performance, as did the two supporting female characters. The main lead female and Dylan Kuo perhaps not so much. I'm 99% sure the female lead was dubbed over though, which was really unfortunate. I think the rest of the show managed to detract from it just enough to make it bearable, but the show would have been a lot better without it.

Music I've largely forgotten unfortunately, so I'll refrain from commenting on it.

I'd say the show has a very solid rewatch value, if only to enjoy Jimmy Lin's character and acting again. The story is definitely good enough to make it worth the rewatch as well though.

In conclusion, definitely a strong show. The only things holding it back from greatness are of course the dubbing, a little bit of stale acting/character development from a few people and a fairly safe plot. Whilst it evolved and kept itself interesting, it didn't really go that extra step and do anything crazy.

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