Link Click: Bridon Arc
Synopsis
Lu Guang loses everything when a mysterious man bursts into the photo studio that he is renting with his close friend Cheng Xiaoshi. The man, who comes to punish the members at the studio for playing with time, murders both Qiao Ling and Cheng Xiaoshi in cold blood. However, Lu Guang inherits his friend's power to go back in time and decides to save everyone from their grim fate. Now in the past, Lu Guang travels to Bridon to help Cheng Xiaoshi investigate his father's whereabouts; however, he discovers an uncanny series of small disparities that cause the situation to spiral into complete uncertainty. Suddenly unable to rely on his ability to predict the future, Lu Guang must invent a new strategy to foil the plans of the man who took everything from him. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The Bridon Arc is a divisive installment in the Shiguang Dailiren series. While some appreciate the intriguing plot twists and character moments, many feel it's a rushed, incomplete, and confusing transitional arc that fails to deliver a satisfying self-contained story. The introduction of numerous characters without adequate development and the reliance on Deus Ex Machina in the ending are major points of criticism, leaving viewers with more questions than answers.
Strengths
- Intriguing plot twists in true Link Click fashion
- Good character designs and solid artwork
- Engaging early episodes with cute character moments
- Mandarin VA cast conveys emotions well
Weaknesses
- Felt like a transitional arc, not a self-contained story
- Introduced too many new characters without proper development
- Rushed ending with Deus Ex Machina elements and unresolved plotlines
- Plot felt stuck and didn't progress much
- Some viewers found the plot confusing and disconnected from previous seasons
- Felt like filler with too many scenes dedicated to re-explaining old info