This drama is actually very good
Its not what I was expecting to see but I enjoyed it quite fairly...it is definitely it's own love novel journey...I mean I don't accept what Weiyoung has done when she finally fell in love with Jun Gaoyang but I love love stories when couples are loving still I was happy to see it finally functioned but in conscientious mind she shouldn't have even though the original Weiyoung died and the actual one is just a replacement and she hate the entire Wei empireWas this review helpful to you?
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The Fearless, Good Natured & Quick-Witted Main Leads + Unending Plotting & Scheming in a Harem.
Where do I even start with?... This drama could honestly be better if they toned down a little bit on the unending plotting and scheming that resulted to some of them getting repetitive and irritating. It went on and on to the point where it feels like they spent 85% of the story on it and that's really disappointing cause I feel like they could've done more and better with its 54 episodes in comparison to what it has right now.Honestly, the plotting and scheming weren't bad at all instead it was crafty and intelligent. However, anything 'too much is bad' and that's what made me raise my brow a little; but overall it was great.
Also, I love how versatile they're in changing the mood of the scenes; They go from being intense to mellow in literally a second and that really helps in lighting up the mood a lot of times. Aside from that, one thing that made this drama lighter and fun are the side story of Ming De X Tuoba Di as we as Cheng De X Jun Tao. They saved the viewers and the drama from its maximum distress and grief countless of times.
Another thing I wanna mention is the horrendous styling of Wei Young and Jun Tao on the first episode. it almost ruin my taste and expectation of the drama; thank god they improved and redeemed theirselves afterwards. Also the ridiculous and clichè plots has left some lingering distate on my mouth. I mean, how could they put it like that? who the hell incorporated them in this? cause I badly wanna talk and scold them for it. This could've been great if only the writers' tried harder in brainstorming better ideas to make the story more interesting and 'new' story wise.
Lastly, fighting scenes are extremely lacking and majority of them are bad. The only good ones are with Chuyan Nan and Jun Tao while the rest are trash and full of camera works.+ OVER DUBBING sucks! It was the worst! ><
Story - 9.0, It could've been better if they lessen the excessive plotting and scheming but even with it the story overall is good. It did reach a point where it started to get really irritating but I would never say it's bad. It was cunning and crafty well done however improvements can still be applied in a lot of areas. + The ending is just Great! It may not be the best conclusion to a story but it was satisfying and reasonable.
Acting/Cast - 10, Stellar!! Luo Jin is automatically a 10 over 10 and no one really did badly overall. I'm also glad to know that the main leads has acted on multiple projects before and I guess that helped out so much with their chemistry. Hell! They're even married in real life and that made me even thrilled in watching in. — I'm extremely satisfied and really entertained with each one of their performances.
Music - 10, Great use of ballad and mellow music. Ghad, i'm in love with every songs used on this drama. I have another batch of great music added on my playlist to listen to. Really love it <3
Rewatch Value - 9.5, It surely have its bad sides but I think that's not a heavy reason for me to slander this drama in any means possible. I was well entertained and fascinated all throughout the drama and that's what really matters to me. I would still watch it again if given a chance for sure.
Overall - 9.5, This drama was not perfect. It wasn't even bad and definitely better than 'decent'. It just got some minor plot issues but aside from them it is really good. I contemplated a lot whether to give it a 9.0 or 9.5 but at the end this drama just fallback in one or two particular area and the rest are really great so this rating is just enough and deserving I'd say.
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It started off well and then it fell flat.
Started off well enough. However, the storyline of revenge, framing then eventual redemption got old.....quickly. Villains are too one dimensional and these gorgeous actresses being obsessed with mediocre men was just not realistic enough for me (even if it does tend to happen in reality). The wigs/frontals were a constant distraction but I could ignore it if the story wasnt so bland towards the middle. The heroes are unfortunately loveable but not loveable enough for a 54 episode drama. Lets not get started on the overacting by the side characters.....its giving telenovela.I like the male and female lead so I wanted to love this plus I am suffering a cdrama drought at the moment. Unfortunately, this would have been better suited for a 30 episode run not over 50 episodes. Furthermore for the heavy content its displaying, the video colour grading is far too bright which "cheapens" the drama despite the expensive costuming and sets.
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INTRIGUING
This chinese drama is so good! I love everything about it! Well doneThis chinese drama is so good! I love everything about it! Well done
This chinese drama is so good! I love everything about it! Well done
This chinese drama is so good! I love everything about it! Well done
This chinese drama is so good! I love everything about it! Well done
This chinese drama is so good! I love everything about it! Well done
This chinese drama is so good! I love everything about it! Well done
This chinese drama is so good! I love everything about it! Well done
This chinese drama is so good! I love everything about it! Well done
This chinese drama is so good! I love everything about it! Well done
This chinese drama is so good! I love everything about it! Well done
This chinese drama is so good! I love everything about it! Well done
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101 ways to blame Princess Wei Young for 50+ episodes
Dont get fooled by 8+ ratingsit deservesmd 1.5 ratings just for the actors in my opinion
This series was so ridiculous thats i had to write a review to rant
I endured watching till 30 just for the sake of it, mostly fast forwarding beyond that it was too much
I pity the actors but atleast they got acting experience and got paid for it
There is no great story only revenge seeking princess changes her identity and gets targetted by everyone
Every other character gets a chance to blame the FL who just allows getting framed then by plot armour gets saved every single time , Even some foreign country princess gets a chance to blame her
If it was allowed, she might have been blamed for SOMEONE PASSING GAS TOO
Romance was just bs 🙄 and leads might have been together for just 30 mins ( couple of hugs and a peck, stares here and there) and in all of 54 episodes
And as usual this cant even hv a HE for all the nonsense viewers endure
Special mention: someone got inspired by the MISSION IMPOSSIBLE mask and it is used more than a couple of times to murder or attempt to murder or frame the FL
Well watch if you like MAKJANG type series and need a manual for 101 ways to frame/ blame someone
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Luo Jin ate this role UP
Started to lose the plot about 40 eps in. By the last three, it had gone so rogue that I doubt even a gps could’ve gotten it back on track. You can tell the actors noticed the incremental loss of direction by their performances. They gave it their best effort, but it was all borderline comical by the end.Big sad.
At least we got ~40 episodes of quality content and a passably impactful finale.
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So enjoyable
Even my husband has watched this show, twice, and I can barely get him to watch any shows. The story is based on history and I think that adds to its charm because it’s nice to see a woman depicted as beautiful and clever. This was the first c-drama we ever watched and that was a nice, refreshing change to how women are usually depicted in Western shows. However, everything about this show is great. The costumes. The sets! And, yes, the acting. Everyone, is excellent in their roles. And the twists are as good as anything in Dynasty but without the cheesiness. The chemistry between the FL and ML is the best. It’s only surpassed by the chemistry of the leads in Falling Into Your Smile. The music is beautiful. It’s a few years old at this point, but it’s still wonderful.Was this review helpful to you?
Great movie
I loved the story and the actors. I loved the fact that the main two characters and together in real life !!! The main actrice is so beautiful as well as the two main male characters! Even if it is an imaginative story, it still is fun and great to watch. Also the music from the movie and soundtrack is great. I enjoyed every episode so much! The chemistry between Tang Yan and Lou Jin is amazing and also the other love stories and so beautiful. The fights are just like in stories for kids but other aspects of the story is valid no matter of the time scale. It is a very well don movie indeedWas this review helpful to you?
The best drama of Tang Yang and Lou Jin!
**The Rise of Lady Weiyong**Lady Weiyong, a brilliant and benevolent figure, emerged from the shadows of tragedy after her family was unjustly executed, framed for a rebellion they did not commit. Driven by a fierce desire for justice, she navigated the treacherous waters of the imperial court, using her intelligence and resourcefulness to uncover the truth behind the conspiracy. With each case she took on, Lady Weiyong not only sought to clear her family's name but also to bring justice to those wronged by the corrupt powers that be.
Amidst her quest for justice, Lady Weiyong found herself drawn to the enigmatic Touba Jun, a prince known for his charm and unwavering sense of honor. Their relationship blossomed in the court's hidden corners, where whispered conversations turned into heartfelt confessions. Touba Jun recognized her exceptional qualities—her wisdom, compassion, and unwavering resolve—and saw in her the ideal candidate for empress. Together, they envisioned a future where integrity and justice reigned over tyranny.
As their bond deepened, Lady Weiyong became not only a confidante to Touba Jun but also a formidable ally in his aspirations for the throne. Her intelligence and benevolence made her a beacon of hope for the people, and with Touba Jun by her side, they dreamed of restoring peace and prosperity to the realm. In a world fraught with danger and deception, their love became a powerful force, uniting their destinies as they fought for a brighter future.
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A touching and well acted story
I'm a sucker for these extravagant, powerful, touching historical dramas. I would rank Princess Weiyoung high up along with Ashes of Love. The series was engaging and interesting and can easily be watched repeatedly.The acting is superb in Princess Weiyoung. From the two main leads to the secondary characters and even the smaller characters in between. I'm really impressed with the ML and FL and read online that they're married in real life. How fun!!!
Princess Weiyoung is a dynamic story of history, war, love, tragedy, enemies, friendship, and a whole lot of court drama. The clever plotlines of the enemies particularly the two Princes, made this story so much fun.
Overall, Princess Weiyoung is a clever and well written story. The acting is phenomenal, you can't help but root for the two leads, but also feel a connection with the others.
The Prince Na'an did a splendid job. He was a cold and emotionally disconnected person. But also a bit ambiguous in nature. I couldn't help but feel bad for him due to his abusive childhood which caused so much PTSD. Therefore i think that was why he was the way he was.
A somewhat tragic ending but at least the ML and FL had some happy years together.
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How To Kill Your Enemy in 50 Different Ways!
Well now! What can I say? The series looked good when looking at the posters, brilliant colours, lovely costumes although I do wonder if upper class females did indeed wear such a mountain of clothing and headache inducing hairstyles!If you can believe that one person is able to avoid death after all the attempts on her life then you’re either living in fantasy land or watching a CDrama!
That said, it’s starting to become a bit predictive - it seems like it’s another episode of resting bitchface (Li Changle’s mum) trying yet another way of getting rid of Li Weiyoung or the old bat’s daughter scheming and making nasty comments and slapping around her sister or cousin due to her insane jealousy, her mind poisoned by her mother. Even so, she is still at heart a cold, mean spirited person who cares for herself only. Even her so called love for Tua Ba Jun is all about her.
It is high time she started getting a taste of her own medicine. Instead of being forced to sit through 54 episodes of yet another dastardly plot of “Let’s Kill Li Weiyoung”, the writer would have been better off with less attempts hereby giving us 25 episodes to watch. Even 30 is acceptable, but 54? I am starting to use the fast forward button now.
And another thing, I believe Li Changle should have been taken down and received her just desserts long before the end! I like the baddies to receive what they should - the punishment should fit the crime.
Unfortunately Chinese dramas fall way short of this. Which annoyeth me greatly!
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I loved it Regardless
Truth about this dramaOkay I advice people to watch this themselves.
A lot of comments were about how the female lead became a dansel in distress and that there were too much scheming towards the FL.
If I had followed anybody i wouldn't have bothered with this show.
Let me just say this. IMO it's a good drama I laughed, i cried, i felt excitement and disappointment I felt every stress and pain I felt satisfactions when the villains suffer.
The female lead did change after the 30th episode I'm not gonna lie to you, but trust me don't follow anything else, in fact she changed for the better that's how I analyzed it.
At first the FL was hot headed ready to chop off anybody's head She wanted. she was thirsty for revenge and I'm not gonna lie... I live for a bad bitch moment!
But she changed for the better now hear me out why I said so, instead of acting on impulse and just thinking about straight killing, she started to really sit and analyze her moves more than she use to.
A bad bitch isn't just one who will chop a head off easily, she became a slayer with her words.
She realized that her actions will get her killed so instead of using weapons to kill and destroy, she uses her words and carefully thought out plans.
Her change of attitude towards how she goes about getting revenge got her favour from all the right people to carry out the killing for her all she had to do was utter a word.
She became a chess player instead of a player on the board.
And that's why she came out triumphant and being the baddest bitch in the end.
The ending tore me to pieces, i won't give spoilers but it also hyped me up when I saw her walking in like the queen she is.
So you see her attitude didn't just change it improved.
Also mentioning many schemes against her? Yes there were so many, she suffered but trust me each scheme is important and with each scheme they don't even realize they were turning her into a even stronger smarter woman. The schemes unintentionally helped her climbed back to the top to clear her birth kingdom's reputation and save the one she came to destroy.
The ML did a damn good job, the villians did their homework in other words they crushed their roles.
The second leads and support leads, i give them a full 10.
Standing ovation please.....
Please watch this drama for yourself after you read my review, then you'll really look at the drama different.
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