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I'm not lying if i say that stoped watching other dramas because my expectations now are high, beside i found them boring. It feels empty now that's ended. I don't know what to watch?vgbfbfbfhfffbhnghfnbhngnhhgnnhgnhgnvdfdfvd
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I don't understand the logic of this story
It can be called rant.1. The FL is kind of dump that didn't even know male and female?
i mean, for real? she befriend with snake and life with carrot, and no one told her the differences? how did those flower teach her? those flower said she is precious flower goddess daughter and heiress but NO ONE teach her anything. until the point she need to beg someone else power. Atleast teach her that good woman didn't HOOK UP with her fiancee brother.
And did she really love ML? she can't love ya know. she even personally killed him too. and the stupid thing is that everyone blame 2ml instead which so stupid. i though every one is blind in this drama.
2. The ML is innocent heart but hook up with his future sister-in-law even become demon?.
and the worst thing is that all cast think he is right and even critisize the real partner by saying he is cruel and cold blooded. The ML exactly know that his brother can't breakup the engagement even if he wanted but he keep plestering him like bear child. Instead of come to his father ( he did & failed) & water god . Offering exchange the throne that wasn't even his.
oh they loved each other, they need to be together, wth with matchmaking
meh, back then, marriage is count on parent not by self.
plus he then betray his co-patriot by turning his back against heaven which give him privillige like no one else. i am curios how many soldier died because his so called, heart of child.
but well. if you want to watch idol drama for wasting time. its good enough to watch. at least you can look pretty face
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Decided to watch because of the high rating, as well as my love of Ten Miles, as it has similar themes. Cast is beautiful, costumes are fire, acting is ok as well. The story fell flat for me though. I loved RY’s character for the first 20 eps, but I dropped it when I saw the direction they were taking him in.
XF is manipulative AF towards JM, yet we only get sinister vibes when RY decides to do something for himself for once by letting Water Immortal overhear their convo. I’m sure, based on reviews I read after I dropped it, that RY wld end up doing some devious shit, and I wasn’t here for that. Cause XF is an asshole, but he’s the ‘good guy’ so his behavior is of course excused.
XF has convinced himself that JM is in love with him, even though she stated several times that she’s likes him, as well as his brother, and his servants, as friends. She also doesn’t even recognize gender differences, but XF conveniently forgets that little fact when he fish kisses her by force, or has his brother’s fiancée spend the entire night taking care of him!
JM on the other hand, is just too much. If someone’s just sat her down and explained to her the roles of men and women, and the expected behaviors of soon to be married couples, the first 1/3 of the show wouldn’t have happened at all
I do regret not seeing more of the demon girl tho. I absolutely loved her character when she was around. She’s looks like she cld have been a good match for either of the brothers tbh.
Alas, that’s the sacrifice I’m willing to make
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Nincompoop warning: may cause indigestion.
I am posting this as a warning not to unwittingly get sucked into watching this show. I picked it up after the almost overwhelming number of (misleading) rave reviews about it. This is not another Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms, it is in no way comparable on every possible level and it is not enjoyable to watch at all. The plot may well be somewhat interesting and my overall impression of the story line is that it is decent. I am willing to give all Chinese drama 10-12 episodes to engage me. With this one, sadly I could barely even bring myself to watch no 10. The main problem is the lead actress alienated me from the get go with her portrayal of Jinmi as a silly, naive, mischievous, noisy and thoroughly obnoxious young girl. It was not at all adorable or charming, just dumb and annoying. I could have ignored it if it was just one or two episodes but it went on endlessly and there was so, so much of it and none of it added to the storyline. It was quite obvious from the beginning that there is a love triangle in the plot. But she made the character so not lovable that it was just not credible that the two rather superb male leads would fall for such a complete and utter nincompoop. It made the unfolding story-line of two half-brothers who were very close but starting to fall out over their rivalry for this silly, shallow and irritating girl just seem not at all believable. I would however, have readily bought into the two of them fighting each other not to have to marry her she was so obnoxious!It is my pet peeve that Chinese drama likes to portray female characters in this most unflattering light. But one has to believe that the actress has some artistic input and this one really completely got it wrong by over-acting. Maybe it would have been ok if she "grew up" after one or two episodes and became actually likable. Very quickly,, I lost patience and had to fast forward or mute her every time she opened her mouth. In fact I put this actress whom I have never watched before on my NO list- I will not watch this super low talent actress again. I decided to abandon it after I started to hope she would quickly come to a tragic end and both princes would find happiness with someone (anyone) else.
Dramas nowadays avoid portraying these terrible female stereotypes. I guess if you don't understand the language and are just reading subtitles it could be less obnoxious. Thankfully MANY other hit C-dramas have started to significantly dial down these outdated female stereotypes or have eliminated them altogether. It is why shows like Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms, Nirvana in Fire and Princess Weiyoung are in a different class altogether from Ashes of Love. However, the reviews I have seen are not pointing out how difficult this one is to get into and is unfairly putting this show in the same league of many much superior dramas. The story line itself sounds promising but exectution was terrible. Probably best to just read the book and pass on the show.
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STORY
I really like the concept and I find myself sucked it, but that may just be because I’m a a slut for drama. I like it, but DEAR LORD is it slow. At the point I’m at, I’m skipping through most everything just to get to some actual development, but I think I’ll be satisfied once it picks up again.
ACTING
Den Lun (Xufeng) is great. I love him, I’ve loved him for a while. The reason my acting score is kind of low is because of Yang Zi (Jin Mi). I don’t know if this is her or the role, but she doesn’t do much except stare and look halfway shocked for the most part.
MUSIC
Not bad, but it doesn’t catch my attention.
REWATCH VALUE
After I finish this, I might rewatch certain scenes, but it’s way too slow for me to really rewatch.
OVERALL
I’m a sucker for sappy romances, so this is right up my alley. The story is cute and love struck looks so good on Xufeng. My only complaint is the fact that you could probably shorten this to 50 episodes and lose nothing.
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i felt bored at some points because the side caracthers were a little annoying but i absolutely LOVED the politics & the messy family drama between the emperor and his sons, it was sooo good! xx
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Before i start of with each category, i just want to say how this is just my opinions!And a short story kind of thing, as this is both released on netflix and youtube, the arrangements of scenes in each episodes are different, so do not jump back and forth with netflix and youtube while watching ashes of love!
At first, i found AOL boring, like as if it wasnt going anywhere and i was really dumb enough to let go of the show at episode 5. zz, but soon i got bored and had nothing else to watch so i decided to jump back into AOL and boy i did not regret a single bit.
Story:
i really like the plot and how some plot twist are really shocking. we thought how runyu would remain calm and gentle but who knew, he was a scheming [female dog]. and the fact that the great floral fairy slowly gave into jinmi because she was finally 'safe' under her father's arm. i wouldnt say who is the biological father of jinmi here, so go watch it yourself. and i super love how phoenix resurrects and became the demon lord man
Acting/Cast:
im sure we all know that deng lun and yangzi have a total of 4dramas together and are really good friends/ maybe dating as some of us shippers notice hehe. their chemistry is great if you go and watch some behind the scenes. not only among the 2 leads, but as well as the lead-supporting roles like runyu and suihe. did you even know that behind the scenes, zifen [flower immortal] and the former heaven emperor were snacking on biscuits like no one's business? how cute!! jinmi and denglun once said in an interview that when they kiss, they dont get shy. yang zi treats denglun like a girl and denglun treats yangzi like guy haha
Music :
not gonna say alot, but not my type. the only song i really like is mao buyi unsullied [不梁] give it a try though, my music taste is quite peculiar among my friends ahha
Rewatch value:
I would rewatch, but IMHO, some episodes were long winded, them walking could take up to 20 seconds of the episode, and maybe if they cut out some scenes, the show would be reduced to like at least 55 episodes than 63, but no complaints! the more, the better !!
Overall:
from episode 45 onwards, get ready your tissue. it is a f***ing emotional rollercoaster all the way till the end. honestly, i watched the whole drama within a week and i wasnt feeling down or ever felt like crying before episode 45. but when i knew what was brewing and when [so and so] killed [so and so], i literally cried my ass off. and suihe being a freaking cunt! like honestly, you will cry. at least from episode 61, no matter how strong you are. And before i post this, i really have to say how this drama taught me so many life lessons like cherish the person you love and no matter how hard it is, true love wont be separated neither will true love be forced. another meaning i learnt is that choose the right choices when it comes to decisions that may change your life. this drama is really worth it. 10/10!
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Request to dubbed in hindi language
Please we want this drama in hindi language . I realy excited to watch this drama in hindi language , please dubbed in hindi . I see this drama in short time but I like so much to see this drama , that's why I love this drama. Can we dubbed in hindi,also please. 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘😊😊😊😊 please please please please please please please please please please please please please dubbed in hindiWas this review helpful to you?
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HAPPY ENDING
WATCHED BEG THEN END THEN CTR.ONLY LIKE THE ML, EVEN THE FL KILLED HIM BECOS SHE DONT TRUST HIM . N THE SCHEMING 2ML IS EVIL. DONNO WHY SOME PPL PREFER HIM . FOR LOOKING AFTER FL? THEY SUIT EACH OTHER PROBABLY. BECOS THE FL GOT NO HEART N BRAINLESS.
DOES NOT APPRECIATE THE ML FOR LOVING HER.
EVEN DIED WITH HER IN EARTH.
INSTEAD OF GETTING BURIED IF THE ML DIES NOW THE REVERSAL ROLE. HE WANTS TO BE BURIED WITH HER AFTER SHE DIED.
WATCHED BEG THEN END THEN CTR.
WATCHED BEG THEN END THEN CTR.
ONLY LIKE THE ML, EVEN THE FL KILLED HIM BECOS SHE DONT TRUST HIM . N THE SCHEMING 2ML IS EVIL. DONNO WHY SOME PPL PREFER HIM . FOR LOOKING AFTER FL? THEY SUIT EACH OTHER PROBABLY. BECOS THE FL GOT NO HEART N BRAINLESS.
DOES NOT APPRECIATE THE ML FOR LOVING HER.
EVEN DIED WITH HER IN EARTH.
INSTEAD OF GETTING BURIED IF THE ML DIES NOW THE REVERSAL ROLE. HE WANTS TO BE BURIED WITH HER AFTER SHE DIED.
WATCHED BEG THEN END THEN CTR.
WATCHED BEG THEN END THEN CTR.
ONLY LIKE THE ML, EVEN THE FL KILLED HIM BECOS SHE DONT TRUST HIM . N THE SCHEMING 2ML IS EVIL. DONNO WHY SOME PPL PREFER HIM . FOR LOOKING AFTER FL? THEY SUIT EACH OTHER PROBABLY. BECOS THE FL GOT NO HEART N BRAINLESS.
DOES NOT APPRECIATE THE ML FOR LOVING HER.
EVEN DIED WITH HER IN EARTH.
INSTEAD OF GETTING BURIED IF THE ML DIES NOW THE REVERSAL ROLE. HE WANTS TO BE BURIED WITH HER AFTER SHE DIED.
WATCHED BEG THEN END THEN CTR.
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Second Lead Syndrome lol
My fav characters were Lord Puchi, Matchmaker and Liu Ying demon princess.I liked main lead couple but I felt really bad for second lead. He did go crazy at the end but like he suffered since childhood and after learning the truth his mother was unalived in front of him. And female lead didn't loved him. Doesn't justify what he did but still he was a good person. He really deserved a good ending.
Honestly I blame Heavenly Emperor and Empress for literally everything. Emperor was frkn root of the problem he was obsessed with Zifen causing her death and creating misunderstanding between her and water deity. He also got involved with 2nd leads mother only bcz she looked like Zifen, 2nd lead misery literally started from there. He ignored and overlooked her wife's wrong doings. While he never paid attention to his wife Empress. While Empress became like pure evil and cold hearted. She was the most annoying character. And bcz of her Sui he was like obsessed with main lead. I was really hoping for her character development but nvm.
I was most sad when Water and wind deity (female lead parents) died together. They were so pure and kind.
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“Four Years Later, and Ashes of Love Still Owns My Heart.”
For me, this drama wasn’t just another C-drama. It was the one that launched my C drama obsession. Even after about 4½ years since watching it, the story, the emotions, and especially the characters still fill my mind. When I think of Xu Feng and Jin Mi, it feels like all of me — heart, mind, soul — is wrapped up in their love.💫 From the beginning, the show offers a light-hearted and humorous start: Jin Mi is emotionally blank (thanks to the pill her mother gave her), and her efforts to “improve her cultivation” feel innocent and naive.
But as the series progresses, it evolves into a full-blown xianxia epic: heartbreak, betrayal, tears, romance, countless hardships and sacrifices. The love story between Xu Feng and Jin Mi spans lifetimes, lives, realms — strangers → enemies → lovers — enduring calamities after calamities.
🔥 Xu Feng, born as the fire deity and the son of the heavenly emperor, carries immense power (his form as the phoenix) and even more burden.
🌷 Jin Mi starts out as a seemingly weak spirit (a grape-spirit), because of secrets about her identity (daughter of the flower goddess & water deity), her journey becomes far more than simple cultivation.
In the midst of a love triangle, two brothers turn into villains: fight for a one-woman, fight for a one-throne. A deity becomes a demon-king. An innocent becomes the cruelest. What begins with gentle tones is flipped upside down by the end.
🌟 Why it resonated
The production value is truly excellent — lush costumes, vivid sets, CGI that pulls you into the realms.
The acting stands out — I remember the characters years later because they are deeply portrayed, not merely pretty faces.
The emotional stakes are high. “When I think of this drama, Xu Feng and Jin Mi, I feel like my heart… fill in completely with love”
The story isn’t simple or linear. It takes you on a long journey across realms and lifetimes; their love is not leisurely but hard-earned and painful.
💭Ashes of Love is more than a drama. It’s a wild emotional journey — where love is tested by time, worn down by fate, carried across worlds,
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