Gradually from ugh to aww.
Might contain a spoiler, and english is not my first language. Aside from how the storyline itself is quite "home sweet alabama" moment, except they're not related by blood, overall it was fine. Yeah.The story itself started from when they're still young, where you'll see a lot of abuse, violance some sad moment and it was until episode 2 or 3. Personally, I keep on tapping right-arrow button on my keyboard to make it fast forward as I was not able to keep up with its slowness. It was slow for me and was an ugh (personally).
However, those slowness was explaining a lot on how Yuan developed his feelings for Qian. Which then also explains a lot with whatever things happened next as when they became an adult.
Until they finally became adult, this is where I start to develop my proper interest in this story. I don't want to spoil a lot of thing, but I'm really happy with the character development of everyone here. As day goes by in the story, my aww -insert cute face- also grows a lot.
Lots of lesson can be gained through the story itself, which honestly touches me up a LOT. It shows a lot of love from a sibling, along with shows love from partner as well. It might be questionable because of how Qian and Yuan who are technically a sibling (but they're not related by blood) went from stranger to siblings to lovers. But oh well, I'm fine with it.
All I can say is that, yeah it's worth watching. But, if you're that type of person who can't keep up with the slowness of this story, then it's totally up to you if you want to rewatch it or not. Personally, I would just skip first few episodes and start watchkng the episode where they're all finally became an adult.
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Could've been better
The best thing about this drama :- The acting : the main were amazing and they portrayed the emotions of their characters really well.
- The chemistry was amazing
- The music
But, I feel like it dragged and the end was really rushed. So I was disappointed.
I was expecting their first kiss so much, but how it was filming and edited, it wasn't good in the end. And I didn't really feel it.
Feel like also it was so sudden, they spend the night together and they are already boyfriends. Also, very rush in the last ep with the illness. They showed us nothing and at the very end we assumed that he got his surgery and he is fine. They live happily together. And I'm disappointed there wasn't an actual scene with the sister and her child.
Also, it felt like a mashup of scenes together of them dating to give us something. The flow and editing was weird.
Also, the love scene was disappointing for me, the loud music and the flashback in between.
So, not the best bl I've scene, but it has some good
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Loved it so far eventhough they were some small flaws
*In this review, I’ll talk about both what I liked and what I liked a little less so be aware ! *Really complex and intricate series and from the beginning as it tackles orphans’ conditions, abuse, etc… but at first (first two episodes) I was really wondering why the show was focusing so much on the two brothers and didn’t introduce the love interest yet until in the end of the first episode, writers made a sudden time lapse and you can see the linging in the young bro eyes so I got it. Even if they are not real brothers, it felt odd to me because of the real apparent age gap (one seemed minor while the other wasn’t so…). Apart of that, they were really depicted having that strong filial bond so that leap felt really weird to me. Although after that sudden time lapse the age gap is not as visible. I’ve forgot about it a little but it’s still on a side of my mind with all that brother thing.
Yet it’s interesting and tackles really good subjects so let’s give it a chance I guess ??
EDIT : after two episodes I completely (fortunately) forgot about it !
Now, I want to know how qian suddenly caught feelings for yuan to the point he even got sick when he sent yuan away...
Also it annoys me how he first ignored his health after being hit (at the beggining). Like you can see a doctor secretly if you don't want your relatives to learn about it. At least you'll get the help you need! The worst is he kept doing it the whole show ?. Without yuan existing, he would have probably not have gotten that surgery to save his life imo ?.
Then it's annoying as well that they are keeping the fact that he is sick from lili after it worsen. Like she needs to know as well ! She is your sister ! Like now everyone knows about it but her so please ?.
Is it because she is a woman that they were keeping it from her ?? Because when it comes to yuan, they are saying they get why yuan was upset they hid it from him but then litteraly agreeing on not telling lili. like wtf. Till the end, they didn’t tell her if I’m not wrong.
I hated the fact his closest friend didn't try that much to get him go to the major hospital, now or earlier ! He could have managed to do it.
Otherwise San pang and the other uncle are such great characters ! Very wise ad all!
I also loved when qian started realizing and admitting how he didn’t know if what he is feeling for yuan was a fraternal love or something romantic and how they would struggle to turn their relationship into something romantic (ep 10).
The OST is so memorable because I keep singing to myself that ´unknown’ high note lol.
The cast is so freaking fine as well as the acting !
The episodes titles are so deep. I love how they could be quotes.
If someone could write them down and share them with me I would glad tbh !
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"Why him?"
I started this series after watching a lot of videos on TikTok. So, I'm suffering with you guys waiting after episode 8 while I'm watching ep. 5.Thoughts after episode 5:
1. the conversation between LiLi and San Pang was hilarious, which brings me to
2. These siblings - Lili and Yuan - are very clever. The two "adults" have no idea what awaits them. The hunting season has begun.
3. Qian, darling, if you don't want our baby Yuan, then give him to me. I need a man to take care of me like that. I love it.
Now, I'm struggling to watch episode 6, because I know that's where everything explodes. But, at least I can take solace in the fact that tomorrow is the "Unknown Day".
"Why him? Because he has the same birthday as you." - ep. 4
"If my running away had ended up with that letter, would I regret it?" - ep. 9
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Absolutely underrated
This series is everything. It deserves more attention. Can't wait for the romance to bloom. I don't like some of the grooming aspects but the show is very clear on his the relationship formed so it's not a problem. Acting is 10/10. A little confused about the age gap between the main leads. The music is so comforting tooVond je deze recentie nuttig?
Heartmelting
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE true love stories.I hate stories where couples break up because of lack of communication, mere misunderstandings and so on...
And then there are stories like this...
Where love is poured in to their souls, where there would die for each other, unconditionally, and for ever...
Whitout overacting nor drama they show in every word they say, every action they take, how they choose to interact, that this is true love, be it between brothers, between family, bromance or between lovers.
I'm telling you.. taiwanese BL are on another level completely.
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The first few episodes were great but such a confused drama
This drama started out well. Some things seemed implausible but can be forgiven cause it's a drama. It was such a promising concept. The cinematography was good and I thought the first 6 episodes were solid. I picked up the novel because when I started only 4 episodes were out. The characters are flawed but well written in the novel, their love and commitment for the family really shines through.But the last couple of episodes TANKED HARD. This drama had violent moments so it wasn't as if they made changes to make it more palatable to a larger audience. So I don't understand why they took well written characters and stripped them of any originality. The show's writing really failed the viewers. I absolutely detest episode 10. Just make it not exist please. I don't understand the point of it. There is no rhyme or reason to anything that the characters did in that episode. The writing was god awful. After episode 8, it was as if they had plot points set up but didn't know how to get from one to another. The ending was extremely anti climatic. When the credits started rolling my immediate reaction was- "ha? what just happened? it ended? Just like that?"
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Not a convincing storyline
It's in the eyes ..a lovers look is different form a brother..Strangely everything else is beautifully done ..I truly like this type of narration -since the days of "we best love S01" ,, the acting was good (the cute Taiwanese style of acting if I may say so),the music too, but I couldn't buy the feeling (sorry).
He is the big brother even in the throes of passion he was "brotherly" .. I don't know if its their way to commit to "slice of life" type of story but the confusion was there and I didn't like it ..
Also the separation period was to emphasize the younger brother genuine feeling but still I felt as if he was just stuck refusing to live his life, and confusing the thin line between gratitude and love.
Moreover, the story is incomplete as both of them carrying a huge emotional baggage , they didn't talk enough with each other about it.
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is this a joke?
Nothing to complain abt acting, but the plot is so immature, like a high-schooler's diary. Everything seems to take place in the family's living-room... It must be very low budget! Conveniently the ML gets paired with the adopted sibling, and the real sibling falls for the only family friend and also business partner. Just a drama abt 4 people! Not to mention they are all rich & famous, after rising from rags due to being genius or something! The ML becomes an IT graduate and businessman as an orphan while raising two younger siblings. The adopted brother is also a top student. The "dumb" sister becomes a well-known actress over night etc. The setting for this is literally an average house, too big to be realistic as an orphans' house, and too small for 3 accomplished adults.Some side actions and characters are unnecessary, like the handsome doctor and the second fight with the gangsters.
This mini drama is saved by the excellent actors - special mention to the child actors!
Just watching out of boredom.
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Tinha Uma Pedra No Meio do Caminho
Para começar com o que gostei:- Atuando? Bom. Você mergulha na história, não parece forçado, nem roteirizado, e a química está presente (para todos os personagens). Eu amo Lili especialmente, ela realmente emitia vibrações de irmã mais nova.
- A cinematografia também é limpa e curada, com boa gradação de cores e um trabalho geralmente visualmente atraente. Eu gostei daquilo.
- Acho que o casal principal tem muitos momentos fofos, dá para ver realmente o carinho e o amor que eles têm um pelo outro, o jeito que morreriam um pelo outro se fosse necessário. O vínculo deles era aparente e forte.
O elefante na sala:
Isso é simplesmente incesto. e francamente, não dá para romantizar algo que foge literalmente da concepção, talvez por isso muitos vejam os gays de forma pejorativa. Deixe-me comparar com Stay With Me, que também tinha alguns tons de incesto: lá, os dois rapazes se conhecem na adolescência, sem saber que são parentes. Eles se tornam amigos, talvez algo mais, e então descobrem que são meio-irmão. Então, tecnicamente, eles são parentes, mas não cresceram juntos e não se veem como irmãos. Mesmo que ainda seja uma premissa questionável, não é tão escandalosa quanto esta em Desconhecido. Yuan foi criado por Qian desde criança e o vê como um herói (e irmão mais velho). Qian age como um irmão e figura paterna para Lili e Yuan enquanto eles crescem. Eu poderia ver Yuan talvez desenvolvendo sentimentos por Qian como uma espécie de mecanismo de enfrentamento prejudicial à saúde, mas de forma alguma isso tornaria aceitável para Qian retribuir esses sentimentos. Ele é ANOS mais velho que Yuan, trata-o como um irmão desde a infância e protege-o do abuso e da pobreza. Ele deveria saber melhor. Ele é um adulto, seu córtex pré-frontal está totalmente desenvolvido e ele distingue (deveria saber) o certo do errado.
O fato de não serem biologicamente relacionados não significa nada. Isso tornaria aceitável que irmãos adotivos tivessem relacionamentos íntimos. Eles foram criados como tal e, portanto, é incesto. À queima-roupa. Yuan precisa de terapia e Qian também - e talvez Yuan devesse ter ficado nos EUA. Talvez alguma distância de Qian o fizesse cair em si. Se eles tivessem sido QUALQUER outra coisa – vizinhos, amigos de infância, amigos da família, colegas de trabalho – eu teria aceitado isso. Como eu disse, até meio-irmãos podem passar se a série for boa (e eles não cresceram juntos). Mas não é isso. Estou surpreso com a falta de choque que receberam das pessoas ao seu redor. O que torna tudo pior é ter visto Qian com Yuan e Lili literalmente como crianças, o que me deixa meio enjoado porque eles mudam seus atores para mais jovens, mas não para os de Qian. Então eu não conseguia parar de imaginar aquele pobre adolescente se apaixonando pelo irmão adulto.
Digo isso como alguém que adotou primos. Não relacionado biologicamente ainda está relacionado. Isso é tudo que há para fazer. Pode haver química, pode haver amor, mas ainda é estranho pra caralho.
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Perfect
I thoroughly enjoyed this series! I loved the “slow burn” effect it had with the ML characters. I loved how the story unfolded. The only thing I would have wanted was more of Qian and Li Li’s story. I think their characters deserved that depth. All in all great watch and I’d watch it again!Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
This is one of the great BL series I have watched in 2024
I just recently discover how Taiwan produces great and wholesome BL series and it's so sad that its kinda underrated. So I stumble upon this series Unknown and boyyy THIS THE SERIES I'VE BEEN CRAVING FORRR. Even it's a pain to wait a whole week for just 1 episode to be release the wait is worth ittt. Tbh didn't expect to be emotional at the last two episode. This series is really great and boy the OST itss givinggg whjahahha I love how the each ost is perfectly played for a situation or scene that they are showing, that sometimes it become funny whahhahaha. Also the characters are just givinggg I'm too lazy to write how I admire each character and how every actor carries them effortlessly so just watch and you'll know. Anyway if you are looking for something to watch a BL series perhaps with a light, heart warming story with a great storyline, plot, and ost I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS SERIES!!!Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
