I've watched tons of dramas but never took the time to write a review until now because this drama deserves it. Usually I get bored in the middle of C-dramas but this one just got better and better (until the somewhat disappointing end). The plot unfolds at a nice pace with a good balance of drama, humor, and suspense, and the characters reel you in until one day you realize you just can't stop watching because you MUST know what happens to them next OR you just like spending time with them because the female lead makes you smile. She's clever, she's playful, she's strong...she's someone you like to be around.

So hats off to Ariel and all the (many!) actors. Ariel had amazing chemistry with everyone, male or female, so you just get caught up with her in loving all the people who come to care for her. I first noticed this drama because I've loved Bin Bin in other roles, and he was awesome here as always--so engaging it's hard to take your eyes off him long enough to read the subtitles. But I was surprised by the SML (Austin Lin) who appeared kind of late in the series. I don't have much sympathy for ruthless types usually, but the way his character developed stole my heart and made me desperately wish for his happiness. By the end I was watching for him more than for Bin Bin.

The plots within plots aren't too difficult to follow and keep the suspense going. As others have said, it's a huge shame they ended this so poorly. They throw you a little bone at the end to make you feel better, but what a disappointing wrap-up to an otherwise superbly-crafted story.

There was one really good song, but otherwise the music was just okay. I'll definitely re-watch the scenes of Ariel squabbling with the male leads--so fun!