The First Frost: Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan's show is a timeless classic; here's why

The First Frost on Netflix has captured hearts all over the world. The Chinese drama that airs on Youku released an ‘Express Package’ with the last four episodes. Fans all over the world are thinking how to cope with this fact while some have been re-watching the old episodes. A story of love, done right, is a universal success. Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan’s romance that weaves emotions like first love, trauma, avoidance, angst, guilt and finally acceptance has been a global hit. The Chinese actor plays Sang Yan who has overthrown many fictional male leads to be the ultimate romantic. Matching his sassy, confident yet melancholic personality is Zhang Ruonan as Wen WeiFan. Here is a look at five factors that made The First Frost stand out.

Exceptional parallels

Millions will agree that this was the strongest part of The First Frost. The makers took fans back in time to highlight moments of tender love, separation and trauma that scarred the youth of Wen WiFan. This was supported by some stellar cinematography that added effect to the mood of the scenes. From soft sunlight filling the apartment of SangYifan to the exquisite upside kiss with rainbow lighting, it was peak cinema.

Slow burning romance

The First Frost is a treat for lovers of old world romance. It takes us to a time when yearning, promises, melancholy and angst made falling in love all the more attractive. At the same time, the challenges faced by the main characters resonate with every human who has dealt with rejection, mental abuse and loss. The reunion of Sang Yan and Wen Weifan in their 20s brought back a flood of emotions and fans lived through them. Kudos to the writers that all the emotional scenes stuck a chord with the audience.

‘Novel’ passionate stuff

The romance of The First Frost ranges from quiet moments of silence to visuals of unbridled passions. Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan look completely at ease as they lock lips after realizing their unrequited love after years. Whether it is the kiss on the Ferris Wheel or them literally eating up each other after reuniting in Hong Kong, fans have got butterflies every damn time.

A Real Picture

The First Frost is also a gripping and evocative statement on how mental abuse in teens affects people. From being too self-reliant to dealing with constant low self-esteem, it touches a raw nerve. It highlights how people can terribly lonely even with a family in place. While we might hate some of the characters, the fact that, at times, our closest ones give us deep scars is indeed true.

Terrific redemption arcs

Very few shows manage to show the male and female perspective with as much finesse. The First Frost shows the painful yet relentless journeys of Wen Weifan and Sang Yan who fight for what they love. The final episodes where the two apologize for each other for failing as humans will give you with a lump in your throat.