Someday or One Day

Although this drama hasn't finished airing, I feel compelled to write a review to express the delight I have within me. There haven't been any Asian romance dramas that I was particularly interested in over the last few years, or should I say, decades...but this show has me speechless. From the acting to the plot, everything is just so well put together and it really touches you as it brings forth the emotional aspect. This Taiwanese drama sets a whole new standard, raises the bar, and truly deserves international recognition for its accomplishment.

" Someday or one day " was an exceptional drama.

Honestly, most of the drama from Taiwan that I've watched were a bit boring, except from the comedies. So, I was not really looking forward watching this, or even picking it up. Plus, there was a lot of buzz around it, which mostly means that the drama is just popular and not that good. So, for those second thinking watching this because of its popularity, my advise is to give it a try.

The drama combined my favourite genres, melodrama (and boy did it have lots and lots of dark themes, tragedy, drama, pain and angst), school romance (first love, youth, innocence, freshness, sweetness) and mystery (with lots and lots and lots of twists that didn't really tire the viewer). The plot was beautifully presented, with things getting confusing at times, but if you stick to it, they do explain things and, in the end, the conclusion is satisfying and original. So, the story was great, with many leyers and a solid mystery and an intense romance.

The characters were realistic, as well, and they didn't overeacter, which I appreciated a lot. For example, the girl didn't start obsessing and dramatising things, clinging on the boy, even though she had been looking for her boyfriend who looked exactly like him for years, missing him like crazy. On that note, the leading lady was perfect, and she did an amazing job with the two characters. Her 2019 one was actually very likable and entertaining. The comedy moments were much appreciated too. The rest of the cast did an amazing job as well. Finally, the pace was perfect and the

So, overall, nine out of ten.

Very well thought out story line, and incredible performance by the actress. After a few episodes you become involved with the characters. Though complicated story, it makes sense and makes you love it more.

Someday or One Day is by far one of the best romance time travel show I've ever seen. I don't say this lightly, as I have seen Back to the Future, Tenet, Undone, Doctor Who, Timeless, 11.22.63 (book too), Your Name, Looper., Source Code...to name a few. I am not new to the subject matter, but Someday, Or One Day not only superbly grasp the time travel element, but it also tugged at my heartstrings every step of the way..

The plot is both beautifully complex yet uniquely intricate. I was captivated from episode one and the show never let go. It wove together different people, multiple timelines and stories in a way that makes you think and feel. Give if your full attention, as any less is an injustice to the hard work that went into putting this together.

The acting is beyond words. Alice Ko (if you ever read this review) you did such an outstanding performance that I am left in awe. The rollercoaster ride of emotions is very much in part with her amazing performance. Greg Hsu, Patrick Shih and the entire cast all stunned in their respective supporting roles. All the tiny facial expressions and character manners are so perfectly captured.

The pacing is on perfect. It didn't feel rushed, it didn't feel like it dragged on. It let the story unfold a piece by piece. Each episode is a story on it's own, just enough for that episode, yet each episode gave you a pieces to take you to the ending. I always enjoyed how Breaking Bad deal with it's storyline and pacing, and I felt similar appreciation here.

I didn't grow up in Taiwan, but the music made me feel like I did and also made me feel like I was in that time period. The carefully crafted props, costumes and sets really helped to craft this element as well.

I am also impressed by the sets and shooting schedule. As someone who works in film, I kept floating back to wondering their schedule and how this was shot. I would love a chance to discuss this with crew one day as the complexity is inspiring.

Lastly and frankly, I don't enjoy watching many Chinese dramas, as I hate over dramatic acting, clichés, tropes and cheesiness. So please believe me when I say this, this show did not do that It's thoughtful, well pieced together, perfectly balanced and very witty.

If you made it to the end of my long review, please do yourself a favor and go watch this. You may find yourself travelling through time/space.

I am actually surprised about how the writers have managed to create such complex storyline and not confuse the viewers ( or at least not too much) This story has friendship, time travel, love, mystery, murder, and covers a lot of hot topics like mental health issues, depression and homophobia.

It might seem confusing and overwhelming but it is not, not one bit, you won't be able to look away from the screen and keep rooting for the mains characters to beat all odds and defeat a fate that seems inevitable.

Very fast pace, drawing and so different from anything else you have seen.

The ending was a bit unsatisfactory for me but I decided to give the highest rating regardless because it was carried out so brilliantly for 13 episodes, it was unfair to rate it lower just because It wasn't my favorite finish.

Watch this, you won't regret it.