Ariel Lin and Bolin Chen stumbled their way to an expected and well-earned happy ending in today’s final episode of In Time With You. It was no surprise they will end up together, but viewers cared about the how, wanting their journey to feel complete. The production released these final batch of official stills for the fans to savor and save, including the adorable wedding picture from above. The drama has been hovering in the mid-3s in terms of ratings for the last few episodes, but episode 13 shot up past 4 and went to 5, hitting 5.51 for a spectacular conclusion (whereas Office Girls was second with 4.66, dropping below 5 for the first time in almost 10 episodes). I’m thrilled Ariel’s drama did so well, and the directing was genuinely exquisite and the drama worth watching just for that. While You Qing isn’t Ariel best acting, Bolin really shined in his role as Da Ren and all of Taiwan is loving him as some sort of ideal son-in-law and/or best guy friend.
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Happy to hear the good news about the ratings! Thanks koala!
I watched the final episode unsubbed, with a stupid smile on my face the whole time. So adorable together and I was angry that we couldn't get more of this before. I guess the long wait made it more satisfying but goodness gracious...
It's been a very frustrating journey but Da Ren was the sweetest best friend/boyfriend and the perfect son-in-law material (even if at times, you just wanted him to open his freaking mouth and say 'I like you"
koala-san and my friends reading it ;D
I'd like to watch that drama, do you guys know where can I get english subs or even watch it online?
thanks!
I'm always visiting that amazing blog!
You can watch it online w/ english subs at sugoideas.com and also jacinda1st.com :)
I'm secretly still watching drama for Bolin/DaRen alone. I've made peace with what I don't like with it at half point (ie turning a blind eye/ear at Ariel's OTT arias of line reading and her character YouChing and my absolute turned off of everything Ding Li Wei....and the writing)
Maybe it's just me, but this story will make a better movie of <2 hrs than a 15 hr drama.
I think you're right. I'm not even watching anymore, just no energy to deal with YQ whining about everything.
Plus I have Me Too, Flower! to keep me riveted to the screen now that OG has slowed to a crawl.
you should just watch the final. it felt so good that Da Ren and You Qing are FINALLY together.
@MsKoala
I've only read recaps from CouchKimchi because I was also getting too annoyed about how passive/stupid Da Ren was and how YQ did whine ALL THE TIME.
But I HAD to watch the finale, and it was soooo worth it. That finale reminded me of all the bestest parts of Lie To Me with ZERO angst. I know you'll love it, too.
I am so happy that actually ockoala did some reviews of this drama. Honestly, I had never liked Ariel Lin until I saw In Time with You. PD Winnie and the script writer Maggie did not imagine that Ariel would even consider this role since Youqing is an extremely unfavorable heroine and she gets on everyone's nerve-- except Da ren.But I have to say that I simply adore Ariel's performance. I don't agree with what @mookie said about "Ariel's OTT arias of line reading." It's part of Youqing's personality. She is the queen of charts--she is a lion got caught up in her own principle. This is Ariel's choice of delivering this character and I am fine with this choice. Off screen, Ariel actually speaks softly and I actually find her "faking" necessary. Because Youqing is indeed a person living in deception and layers of masks. In short, she is a drama queen.
On the contrary, sometimes I found Bolin's enunciation "muddy" at times and almost too monotonous although he nails this role perfectly in all other aspects. Don't get me wrong. I love Bolin from Blue Gate and he has always been a talented actor but I am worried about the fact that he is being typecast in similar roles.
Also, in a way, mookie is right that this is more like an extended version of a 2 hour film. Just imagine if Ariel delivers a natural performance in a way like Bolin does-- I guarantee that NOBODY will even bother watch the drama since it won't have any dramatic ups and downs. (Ariel is capable of an understated acting like Bolin if you watch her acting in the film "Love me, if You can"). For me, what matters the most in a TV drama is not one singular actor or actress. Especially in a drama like ITWY that focuses on OTP, the collaborative effect is more important than one individual actor/actress acting. And I really appreciate the chemistry between Bolin and Ariel. I do think they complement each other and together they still give us incredible performance.
In fact, without the neurotic Youqing, how could one even appreciate Daren? Ultimately, Daren is simply a boring good guy without youqing. I prefer to see them as a contrast and a tandem, instead of two individuals.
As for ockoala's rant earlier, I read the original script and somehow I feel that Mag loves Daren too much that in order to sculpt a picture-perfect image of a "good friend" and a good man, she sacrifices the consistencies of ALL other characters. I actually resent the fact that she creates a saint of Daren through demonizing Ding Liwei as well as youqing.. That's the biggest problem of this drama. ITWY purports to be a realistic slice-of-life drama, but like ockoala puts it pointedly, Youqing, Ding Liwei are all ridden with problems with characterization.
Anyway. I still love ITWY to pieces. At least, PD Winnie is just amazing in his execution and directing.
The finale was pretty much just a bunch of cute, which is fine by me. I enjoyed it and didn't miss the angst of the three eps I skipped.
I love ITWY, love the ending, love Ariel & Bo-lin's acting. Hats off to everybody behind this wonderful drama. :)
Bolin did a great Li Da Ren and I am sure all the girls around are dying to find a best friend just like him. Love the happy ending and both Bolin and Aerial did a great job. So happy for the high rating. Bravo!!!
If this is the ending drama for Ariel, I would wish for more. That said, it went out with the cute and a bang in ratings. :)
But really, don't let this be your last drama, Ariel!
The ending was warm and fuzzy, and YQ actually starting thinking beyond herself for a change, which was nice. Their to and fro was a little cutesy for a while, but I ain't complaining!
YQ's very lucky with her very beautiful, totally supportive wise parents - so opposite of Lee Mi-sook in Thousand Days' Promise! And lucked out even more with Da-ren who's so patiently tolerant and understanding of her every demand, and mood change.
As for Ding Li-wei ... too conveniently wrapped up and conveniently stereotyped for an easy fade-out ... but ok -- no complaints there either!
congratulation... Ariel & all ITWY team! ^^
finally... a good ending for our OTP.