A Highly Recommended Drama
The drama starts with intense scenes played out in Italy. Yan Xing Cheng is on a mission to regain his mother's rightful place in the Zhuang family back in China. And to help him, he has gotten Shen Man Ning to replace Zhuang Xin Yan (who died in a car accident) as his fiance, as Man Ning looks exactly like Xin Yan, Hence, the plot begins....... The relationship between the two did not start out well as Man Ning is thrown into a role unknown to her in the takeover of LH Group. This occasionally frustrates Xing Cheng who is so focused in getting his plans done right.However, as Xing Cheng guides and grooms her, her confidence grows and in turn Xing Cheng's feelings for her also grows. This pairing of Xing Cheng and Man Ning is mind-blowing natural and totally believable. Their body language, when it comes to love gets you hot and flushed and this is consistently found throughout the drama. I found the lead actor handsome, sultry and cool in every way, and the female Man Ning character beautiful, bold and forward, which is refreshing to watch.
The OST, the songs are still lingering in my head. The lyrics matched scenes and moods really well. It was also a nice change to see a triangle love relationship going on for the 2nd leads. Lots and lots of other interesting characters to be found in this drama and every role was very well acted out. A talented cast indeed.
As for the story, not perfect, but good. The mystery that lingers, makes one glued to every episode. There were many twists in the plots and I found them all done tastefully and necessary to keep the audience on their toes. The director did a good job in building the pace as the truth un-veils. And he kept pushing to the very end... which kept me interested and satisfied with the show.
What more can I say, except to watch it with an open mind to reap it's full value.
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Despite some negative comments...just watch it...
I just finished watching all the episodes, although I had serious doubts whether to start at all, and all because of these negative opinions. And I have to say I'm surprised that this drama got me hooked!Despite the fact that there were a lot of gaps in the plot, some threads were not fully understood or unnecessary, some scenes were funny instead of serious, e.g. the general meeting of the supervisory board, where instead of serious conversations there was a verbal battle and even fist fights ... it looked good to me All right.
I especially liked the main lead couple, which went from disagreement and hostility to learning to love and had some really nice scenes together, very well captured by the cameraman, especially those scenes with the main leads. I also understood that YXC's main inheritance lead had been traumatized and had to fight for survival, therefore the feelings of love were unknown to him. He was driven by a desire for revenge and did not allow the thought of giving love to another person. It is hardly surprising that when he realized that Shen Man Ning was starting to be important in his life, he defended himself against this feeling. He wants to get the job done, but he also doesn't want the girl to get hurt. Twice he rejects her in a terrible way and here is a big credit to SMN's determination to fight for their love. From an intelligent, talented, quiet, weak, calm girl, she became a strong, fighting for her love girl so determined that she managed to finally catch up with her boyfriend in this love, who finally opened up to love, trusted her and was able to express what he feels for her and together they could overcome obstacles. It was beautiful when, after an attempt to drown, he experienced a kind of catharsis - purification and finally chose to trust his beloved, who surrounded him with her love like a shield, which gave YXC confidence and peace and allowed him to bounce back from the bottom in which he found himself having lost everything (so he thought).
A good ending and a message that true, sincere love can do everything, even if there are falls, and even if they lose material things, they have each other and can support each other and lift each other up.
Cool camera shots, scenery, costumes, it was ok. So don't be guided by your opinion, just see for yourself if it's worth it.
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Simply Put
You all I just want to say that the ML, put everything in to this role, when I say he protrayed every emotion, I was there for everyone of them, from mad, to awe, to jealousy, to love, and sadness.... I will definitely be looking out for other works from him, cause he did that, in this drama..... also I'm not say the other cast member were bad or anything, they had a great cast the FL was consistant all the way through, she did a wonderful job.I'm more of a main couple person, I'm really not into side character relationships because it always seem like they move really fast and the main couple has to go through a struggle, I rather see that struggle, then to see side characters going out to eat, but thats just me.
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Trashy plot but Hotty Male lead
The plot is trash. The story has no coherence and no newness in story. If the scenes had more logical connection with, I would raise it to one bar. It was more like jumping to scenesThe FL and her friend are also trash. The friend was TOO CRINGE.
But I rated the drama only because of the ML. The moments when he weared glasses was ??. Undoubtedly he is charismatic. The way he pulled the syringe was so hot. I am sure that this drama is only watched because of the Male lead.
I wll rewatch only the moments of the lead.
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Fan Zhi Xin nailed it again!
After watching hundred+ drama, it makes me feel bored, but with this drama, my excitement watching cdrama came back again. Each episodes wanted me to watch for the next episodes. It gives you feel that you wanted to solve the puzzle that entangled for the Main lead. Though the character of FL's best friend is quite annoying, she acted like a teen-ager not with her age. But of course you can skip those scenes.The OST is repeatedly played in lmany scenes, even sad, happy, main leads moments and for the other couple's moment.
I just thinking how will you fall in love with the same face of your dead sister?
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Main actor was captivating
There was a lot to like about this drama. There always seemed to be something going on (sometimes too much), yet I still felt the need to fast forward through a bit of it, mostly because of the storylines that bothered me.Liked:
1) Fan Zhi Xin as the male lead. Cold, powerful, driven. I didn't like his bent toward physical abuse at the beginning, but luckily, they got rid of that. I enjoyed watching all of the changes he went through as he fell in love. I also appreciated that the ruthlessness that he portrayed didn't completely disappear when he met her. He still had that going on, just not with her.
2) Chemistry between the leads was excellent.
3) Awesome kisses. The Chinese dramas are starting to get better about this.
4) Interesting storyline with some twists and turns and something that I didn't see coming.
5) Redemption of the 2FL. Up until then, this is where I fast forwarded a lot. She was unbearable, she overacted, and she was more than just a little crazy.
6) Happy ending, though it was pretty flat.
7) Fight scenes were good.
Not so much:
1) FL. Well-acted, but I vacillated back and forth on whether I liked her or not. She wasn't your typical simpering female, which I loved. The song "Stand by Your Man" kept playing in the back of my mind. She believed in him throughout. But wow, did she make some stupid decisions!!! SPOILERS: going into her house when it's been broken into, following the bad guy. And the biggest thing that bothered me about her, she bit the ML, twice!! That was just so immature. END OF SPOILER.
2) Plot loopholes. There was a lot going on, but some things just didn't get wrapped up, explained well.
3) FL's friend. I am so tired of seeing clingy, stalkerish females. Trying to act cute, but they are just irritating.
So, overall, if someone asked if they should watch it, I'd say yes, but I don't think I'd go out of my way to recommend it.
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Wow, the acting! It's simply phenomenal!
I don't usually give reviews but I just HAD to. This drama hooked me from the very first episode. I was looking for something lighthearted and well...this isn't always light-hearted, but my goodness I couldn't stop watching. It had the perfect blend of fluff, romance, angst, mystery, realism, and phenomenal acting.About the acting, Fan Zhixin is a wonderful actor. I have seen him as a 2nd ML in other dramas but he completely blew me away with his flawless portrayal of Yan Xingcheng, a truly lethal man: hot, dangerous when pushed, fiercely protective of his loved ones, and one who is also secretly battling his own trauma while putting on an almost impenetrable mask.
I say "almost impenetrable" because only Shen Manning, played by the wonderful actress Li Mozhi, could break through the ML's carefully constructed mask. The FL is not OP, but she is smart, adaptable, strong, emotionally resilient, and most of all, patient and loving with the ML as he works through his issues. Li Mozhi portrayed the FL beautifully, and I will certainly be looking forward to more works from her.
Together, they make an impressive power couple who, despite some bumps in the road, are able to bravely face everything they encounter with tact and intelligence. The chemistry between the two leads was...wow. Just...wow. There are not many Chinese dramas where I'd say the kiss scenes weren't cringey, but this one is one of them. The kisses were sizzling, sweet, and everything in between. Absolutely immaculate.
The side characters were well fleshed out, lots of character development for all of them, especially Tang Lin. This was so we'll made that by the end, I was even feeling sorry for the villains.
Overall, everything from the cast and production to the styling and OSTs were amazing. Truly one of the best dramas I've seen. I hope the actors get recognition for it, because it's just that good.
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Messy plot but good acting from ML
This is your typical ‘old school’ Chinese drama. Cold rich super capable ML, who can fight, save the damsel and merely get a small scratch on his face ?
The storyline is complicated. As usual, there is the power struggle from within the family to gain the majority shares and ultimately power of the family company. A lot of past history intertwined with missing persons and death. Somehow, the history of the ML tragic accidents involves the FL’s family as well! The FL’s character is bright and cheerful, but she loves too easily and emotionally unstable. In the first few episodes, the ML has his hand around her neck choking and threatening her in that manner. Not Cool. But of course towards the last few episodes, she becomes his pillar of strength.
Many holes in the plot. Many things don’t make sense. Very over dramatised ? Especially the final episode! Third parties- yes. A very annoying female rival Tang Lin who is rich but so spoilt and just cries when she cannot get the man she wants.
The romance between the main couple is quite nice. A short break up and he said very hurtful things to her, but we all know it’s not the truth ? Some nice PDA scenes, and yes it’s a happy ending. ML Fan Zhi Xin’s acting is really good in this one. It’s my first time watching him, and was impressed. Also very good looking ?
Give this a try, but don’t expect too much.
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Go with it!
I get tired of hearing how unrealistic a drama is when shows like Star Wars, Guardians of the Galaxy are popular! So why can’t a drama plot be similar to a James Bond movie ? I like this drama. It’s fun to wait for the next twist. Dramas, plays and shows are meant to entertain not necessarily be realistic unless you’re watching a documentary- right? I really like the ML as he is totally his role as part James Bond and part Indian Jones. He is flawed so we are rooting for him despite his sometimes mean behavior towards FL. I wish the writers would have made FL role a little lighter - outwardly she goes along with the role too easily as she doesn’t even snoop about her own family. Anyway I like this and want others to watch it. Don’t think too much. Just go with it. Kinda also reminds me of American gangster movies from the 1950,s I think it shows that Chinese writers are expanding their story lines . As for me I am tired of amnesia, love /hate leads and terminal illness plot lines . At least give this show a try.Was this review helpful to you?
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I fall in love with the ML
Episode 1-5 quite bored but I stay watch this because the ML look hot.. storyline so far okay.. got twist of plot. The three musketeers (ML,YS,FX) alll look good… I didn’t like FL character…still 4 more episode…ML good in acting, fit with the character and look super hot in fight scene..
FL her character are too weak.. but the actress look cute..
I don’t like the cousin and his mom btw..
The fight scene in the parking lot… when the FL were drunk but the ML try to hide that he fight those man/women in black are the best.. ???
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An interesting Mystery Romance Drama but the last 4 episodes were a disappointment
My Lethal Man is a mystery romance drama starting not well-known actors and actresses with backgrounds in supporting roles in other C-dramas.The production quality is so bad; everything is so bright, especially during the kissing scenes. I am not sure why Chinese dramas always do that for cheap quality productions on streaming platforms like iQiyi, Tencent, MangoTV, etc.
I enjoyed the mystery aspect of the drama when the ML tried to solve the 17-year-old car accident that took his family's life. The plot was interesting until the last 4 episodes when things went wrong and stupid.
Even though it has a happy ending, the way it unraveled was so bad, and the acting was not great for either of the entire cast.
The FL does a better job than the ML, and the supporting CPs were not great. Some of the songs in the OST were good.
I am giving it a 6.5 because of the music and the first 20 episodes.
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