Meteor Garden
Meteor Garden
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Meteor Garden

8.5
Yr 2018
Rt 45m
Status Ended
Drama Family
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Overview

An ordinary girl is admitted to the most prestigious school in the country where she encounters F4, an exclusive group comprised of the four wealthiest and handsomest boys in the school - Dao Mingsi, Hua Zelei, Xi Men and Mei Zuo.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 65 /100

The 2018 reboot of Meteor Garden is viewed as a polarizing but generally effective update. Many viewers appreciate the fresh cast, high production values, and the show's ability to take romantic themes seriously while offering a nostalgic experience for fans of the source material. It is frequently praised for its cinematography, soundtrack, and character development, with some noting that the ending improves upon previous iterations.

However, critical response is complicated by the series' inconsistent execution and inherent narrative issues. While some fans enjoy the deviations from the original plot, others found certain changes—such as the removal of a pivotal amnesia subplot—to be disappointing. Furthermore, the show draws significant criticism for its depiction of toxic relationships and recurring themes of harassment, leading to a divided consensus on its overall message.

“The characters, the cinematography, the soundtrack, and the plot were all really well done.”

“It takes romance and romantic feelings seriously. Slowly but surely, this adaptation takes its time to establish that love requires effort and sacrifice.”

“Kids say this TV show is enjoyable with numerous positive messages and character development, though it contains problematic themes such as violence and harassment.”

“A very, very contradictory series. Great premise, but... It's all half and half.”

Why fans love it

The 2018 adaptation of Meteor Garden leans heavily into a specific brand of high-stakes romantic volatility. Centered on a working-class student navigating the rigid power structures of an elite institution, the drama trades in familiar tropes like enemies to lovers and the slow, reluctant transformation of a possessive young man. Jealousy and obsession drive the pacing, turning standard school interactions into intense displays of loyalty and friction.

Dylan Wang anchors the series as the leader of F4, moving through the narrative with a temperament defined by wealth and unchecked influence. Beyond the central romance, the series emphasizes the deep intimacy of the central bromance among the four boys. The pull of the show remains its commitment to the archetypes found in the original manga, presenting a world where first love is rarely simple and status dictates the rules of engagement.

Production Board

Crew

Creator
Lin He Long Angie Chai Yoko Kamio
Director
Lin He Long
Editor
Ian Lin
Producer
Angie Chai
Cinematography
Lin Qing Jun
Writer
Sharon Mao
Comic Book
Yoko Kamio
Sound
Kiki Wei
Keyword Cloud

Keywords

jealousy obsession romance school bromance based on manga man change first love rich man poor woman possessive man enemies to lovers
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
July 09, 2018
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
45 minutes
Origin
CN
TMDB Votes
617