O Pretendente Perfeito

I watched this drama without any expectations, but it turned out to be surprisingly enjoyable. There weren't too many annoying scenes, and the plot was fun to follow-a nice blend of romance and comedy.

Each character had a fair share of screen time to shine, which I appreciated. With multiple couples in the mix, I understand how that could make the storytelling a bit tricky, but they handled it fairly well. That said, the enemies-to-lovers trope felt a bit overused, which made some parts predictable and less engaging.

Overall, even though I liked the romantic-comedy balance, I didn't rate it very high personally. Still, I'd recommend it to those new to C-dramas or fans who want to see their favorite actors in action-the cast did a great job in their roles.

Far better than a lot of Western productions on Netflix right now, rife with unpleasant profanity and vulgarity.

British period dramas when well done ( not including the more recent adaptations of P&P and Persuasion) are the gold standard of entertainment for me. My first Chinese period drama and I was enchanted by this perfectly lovely adaptation of Pride and Prejudice! The reviews are unjust, signally failing to appreciate the depths of thought that has gone into this delightful, elegant and very beautiful production!

The costumes, decor, houses, hair and delicate beauty of just everything including the food blew me away. This was rather a fascinating lesson in chinese culture and social history.

Bowing and a bob( in the case of women)approaching a curtsey as a form of polite greeting in company seems to have been common to such disparate cultures separated by continents.

The characters have a depth, grace and elegance not commonly seen on TV these days.

Mrs. Li is actually a more likable and complex character than Mrs. Bennet. AND I have read JA's books atleast 5 times over in the course of 40 years.

The third daughter is as spirited and likable as Elizabeth and the Eldest daughter was very Jane like and certainly more resourceful.

The interiors with their occupants were so reminiscent of Vermeer & De Hooch, I had to keep pausing to take it all in.

Even the hair styles were reminiscent of regency fashions. All in all enjoyable and relaxing; as delicate as the calligraphy or paintings of hokusai..

So I chance upon Perfect Match on Netflix and instantly fell in love with characters from the first episode. It kind of reminds me of Pride and Prejudice.

The characters are stunning and talented. I love how it goes from outwitting each other to court to royalty and so on. I love the aesthetics of the set and the costumes- the headdresses and usage of pastel shades. All five couples are stunning but the third sister and master Chai were just perfect. From this series, I learned about ancient Chinese rules and i love how the writers incorporate gender issues with a contemporary take without being too loud about it.

Unlike the western counterpart, this series is tasteful, funny and full of drama. The characters are likeable and you just can't but help love all the different dynamics. The plot is really engaging and has some really lovely moments between different characters. The episodes blend into each other really well so even though the main character change, it still feels like a smooth continuation rather than a stop and start. The costumes and sets are very well done and help to bring ancient China to life.

What I really like about the show is that it is not vulgar, has no nudity or foul language.

I would 100% recommend this show as I could not stop watching it. Loved it!

A mother with five daughters doing all that she can so her children can prosper. Enemies to lovers, plenty of drama, twists and turns. Amazing sets, beautiful costumes, hairstyles and adornments. Perfectly chaste with so much expression through the characters' fine eyes. Each daughter has a well-defined character and the familial love between them is one of the best parts of the show, they are resilient and look after one another no matter what. I'm obsessed and eagerly await each new episode. If you like period love stories, this is the one for you! A wonderful experience for my first c-drama!!