This series is difficult to rate because it doesn't seem to fit neatly into the rom-com category. Nevertheless, it is enjoyable and well worth watching in its entirety.
Initially the chemistry between the two leads didn't seem that great and it appears Shao Wei is a better fit for Fen Qing, but by the end, both Fen Qing and Ting En have grown into a good match and I was solidly in their corner. The script was well-written, the casting was good and some plot twists were unexpected. Kang Ren Wu did an outstanding job as a Cordon Bleu trained chef and Yu-Wei Shao's character matured beautifully and touchingly as the series progressed. Both were very well done.
I found the inclusion of the slapstick comedy childish, annoying and distracting; however, the choreography and comedic timing were admirable, being both skilled and excellently done. Some of the flashbacks were overly long and I began fast-forwarding through them. The voice-overs added depth to the storyline and I began looking forward to them.
Throughout the series, definitions of family, trust, loyalty, respect, understanding, responsibility to self and others, forgiveness and love are explored and become heavy duty in Episode 18. It seems a heavy load for a rom-com to carry, and some of the exploration seems, by Western standards, overdone and stretches credibility. Some of this may be due to cultural differences. However, this is what gives value to the series and I urge everyone to watch the entire series thoughtfully and looking beyond the romance. Many of the stated points deserve in-depth discussion following viewing of the series. Life is indeed a tangle and love can be difficult.
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