When a Snail Falls in Love Review

When this drama came out I was incredibly excited because I'd seen some of the cast in an amazing drama called "Love Me if You Dare" and another gem called "Ode to Joy". When a snail falls in love is  Chinese drama, based on a book with the same title. This action-packed, thriller was extremely impressive, and I when I rewatched it again, it proved to be even more enjoyable.

XuXu, is an eccentric woman who is a genius criminal profiler. Her high I.Q and the way she expresses her thoughts and emotions are incredibly unique. This petite oddball throws herself in terrifying cases, giving a different perspective to crimes committed. XuXu made me laugh a lot. Her observations are  Sherlockian and she is in a perpetual state of being perplexed by those around her. I liked how we had to watch this skinny Minnie gain some muscle in order to stay on as a detective. She demonstrates insane work ethic and dedication to her chosen profession.  The way she interacted with her team was unique as well. Though she made some social faux pas, it was refreshing to see her trying to correct her mistakes. The chemistry between her and Ji Bai was pretty good to see as well.

Oliva Wang and Kai Wang played love interests in another drama called "Ode to Joy". In their previous drama, Olivia's character was wild and incorrigible. The chemistry between them was a play on their individual characteristics. In "When a Snail Falls in Love" Both characters are extremely different but the chemistry is still sizzling. This show isn't nearly as demonstrative as "Ode to Joy" but we can feel the electricity zing between them.

Kai Wang plays upright Ji Bai. He comes from a wealthy background, but he is a hard-nosed detective ready to take down the bad guys with a vengeance. This character seemed like a jerk at first, but I realized he was just very dedicated to his job. This attractive team leader has to artfully navigate crushes, ribbing from colleagues, and heartbreak. Ji Bai is stoic no matter what the case is, but we do get to glimpse at his playful nature.

Over all this drama has a great story. The mystery and intrigue kept me glued to my screen, and I don't think there was ever a boring moment.