Fake It Till You Make It — Faking being something you're not can be your greatest weapon.
I recently finished watching "Fake It Till You Make It" — a drama that had been recommended to me — and I almost gave up right after the first episode. I felt the premiere didn't offer anything substantial enough to hook me; it was just a dull workplace setting that didn't leave much room to breathe. However, I decided to stick with it, and I ended up loving every minute of the main couple's story from that point on.
Their dynamic was a joy to watch; they had distinct personalities and lived in different "worlds," yet somehow, they managed to "fake" a friendship or relationship so well that they ended up forging a real connection and complementing each other perfectly. In the end, they made a wonderful couple and undoubtedly earned a spot on my list of favorite couples.
What really surprised me was Bao ShangEn character (her acting pleasantly surprised me, even though the character herself came across as unlikable). Honestly, I wished — more than once — that she would snap out of it and get a reality check, just to see if she’d learn the hard way not to be so spoiled or to stop playing games with others. I don't think there's anything wrong with being a bit materialistic or superficial — seeking security in those aspects at times — or wanting affection and attention from a partner (current or potential), but her behavior in certain situations really made me want to give her a wake-up call.
I wanted to say, "Girl, wake up and get your act together; what you're doing isn't healthy for you or anyone else," and point out that, ultimately, she would be the one to suffer the most.
She really should have avoided doing to others what she wouldn't want done to herself.
All in all, I found the dialogue and monologues to be very well-crafted and mature. The main storylines and subplots were executed beautifully — even the ones with limited screen time still delivered unique, memorable realities that were a joy to follow.
The characters felt so human overall — full of ambitions and flaws (and plenty of pretense, lol) — yet they maintained certain virtues amidst the harshness of their realities and strove to overcome obstacles despite the difficulties; I simply loved it all. It was a truly rewarding emotional experience, and every second was worth it.
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For anyone else interested, here are the details:
Drama: Fake It Till You Make It
Number of Episodes: 14
Available on: Viki and the Mango TV YouTube channel.
Synopsis: Lawyer Tang Ying (Elvira Cai) is on a business trip when she has an unfortunate run-in with Xu Ziquan (Elvis Han), a pretentious young investor who makes a terrible first impression.
As they spend more time together on the flight, they get to know each other better, leading Ziquan to believe he has fallen in love with her.
Upon their return, Tang Ying has the pleasure of meeting Ma Qiyuan (Geng Le), who is immediately drawn to her charm.
Tang Ying’s life becomes increasingly complicated as the two men begin vying for her attention.