Absolutely enjoyable
I really enjoyed this one! Now, to break it down:The plot was okay. I found it a little boring, like it didn't move that much, but the other elements more than made up for it. And also, I got the feeling that, for this show, the destination isn't what's important, it's the journey.
The comedy was absolutely on point. I laughed so many times while watching this, so thank you, show, for providing me with so many lighthearted moments!
The actors did so well. I've watched Zhao Lusi before (in fact, she's actually the reason why I watched this show), and she did a marvelous job as always. It was my first time watching Ding Yu Xi, but he did a great job as well. His expressions were just 😂
I didn't really like the OST, but that's just my personal preference of not enjoyed ancient China music.
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Best Chinese drama ever made!
২০১৬ সাল থেকে ড্রামা দেখা শুরু করলেও ২০২০ সালের মধ্যভাগ পর্যন্ত আমার দেখা চাইনিজ ড্রামার সংখ্যা ছিল নিতান্তই হাতেগোনা। প্রায় ২২০+ কোরিয়ান ড্রামার বিপরীতে চাইনিজ ড্রামার সংখ্যা ছিল মাত্র আড়াইটা!! My Amazing Boyfriend, Love O2O আর Master Devil Do Not Kiss Me ছাড়া ২০২০ এর মাঝামাঝি পর্যন্ত আর কিছুই ধরা হয়নি। এর মাঝে আবার মাস্টার ডেভিল প্রথম সিজনের অর্ধেক দেখার আগেই ড্রপ দিয়েছিলাম ভালো লাগতেছিল না দেখে।চাইনিজ দেখতাম না তার প্রধান কারণ ছিল ভাষাটা সহ্য হতো না, কানে লাগতো খুব। আর দ্বিতীয় কারণ ছিল ওদের কাঠখোট্টা রোমান্স। রোমান্টিক সিন গুলো দেখলে মনে হতো ইচ্ছার বিরুদ্ধে জোর করে অভিনয় করতেছে!!
এরপর এই বছরের মাঝামাঝিতে একদিন ইউটিউবে ছোট্ট একটা ক্লিপস দেখে বাঘ আর হনুলুলুর প্রেম ড্রামা টা দেখতে বসি। তারপর বাকিটা ইতিহাস!! আমার চাইনিজ ড্রামা ভালোবাসার কারণ, গত কয়েক মাসে প্রায় ৪৫+ চাইনিজ ড্রামা শেষ করার কারণ, কাঠখোট্টা চায়না ভাষা কেও সুমধুর লাগার কারণ, জোর করে করা রোমান্টিক সিন গুলো কেও অসম্ভব মিষ্টি লাগার কারণ, আর কিছুই না.... এই লাল ড্রেস পরা নাদুসনুদুস মেয়েটাই সব অসম্ভবকে সম্ভব করার মূল কারণ!!
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Actors are awesome, story is busted
I love the male and female leads. They are hilarious with amazing screen chemistry. However the story is repetitive and mediocre at best. They're too many side stories that are unnecessary and kinda take away from the main plot. Which is sad because the main plot idea is what drew me in. I love Ding Yuxi and Zhao Lu Si, they are easily two of my favorite actors and they executed these roles well. But how many times did the sister suspect the husband? She was constantly accusing but then bam fell in love with him 🤦and the sisters right hand man being a snake. The main characters whole personality changed and no one questioned it. I wanted so much to love this drama but it just wasn't for me 🫤Was this review helpful to you?
My Fav drama of the Year 2020
I have never interested to watch C-Drama before. But because of this very specific drama that popup in my FB video search, i tried watching C-Drama and completely head over heel to C-drama since then (2020). This is a MUST MUST MUST WATCH C-DRAMA!! Love Zhao Lusi and Ryan Ding so much.. 10/10. Been watching this 3x already...I have never interested to watch C-Drama before. But because of this very specific drama that popup in my FB video search, i tried watching C-Drama and completely head over heel to C-drama since then (2020). This is a MUST MUST MUST WATCH C-DRAMA!! Love Zhao Lusi and Ryan Ding so much.. 10/10. Been watching this 3x already...
I have never interested to watch C-Drama before. But because of this very specific drama that popup in my FB video search, i tried watching C-Drama and completely head over heel to C-drama since then (2020). This is a MUST MUST MUST WATCH C-DRAMA!! Love Zhao Lusi and Ryan Ding so much.. 10/10. Been watching this 3x already...
I have never interested to watch C-Drama before. But because of this very specific drama that popup in my FB video search, i tried watching C-Drama and completely head over heel to C-drama since then (2020). This is a MUST MUST MUST WATCH C-DRAMA!! Love Zhao Lusi and Ryan Ding so much.. 10/10. Been watching this 3x already...
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A lighthearted, hilarious rom-com with refreshing twists to the "fall-into-novel/time travel" trope
This show is a rather typical fall-into-novel drama where the FL ends up somehow in her own novel, in which she then goes on to disrupt the story and "steal" the ML away from the original FL in the novel. TLDR: what I appreciated most about this show was the lighthearted tone despite the heavy plot (at times - for a historical drama, the plot was relatively tame tbh, only gets intense at times) and it is absolutely HILARIOUS (moreso if you can understand Mandarin, there are a few good puns and expressions that get lost in translation) - I did not expect to laugh out loud this much when I first started this show. I also really liked how short this show is - nothing is too dragged out and everything progresses at a good pace. It's perfect for a cute rom-com and a good laugh or as a palette cleanser. I watched this after wallowing in post-drama depression following my watch of Love Game in Eastern Fantasy and The Story of Pearl Girl LOL and I might be slightly biased because I watched this purely for Ding Yuxi and Zhao Lusi, not for the plot or anything else, yet I ended up loving this show a lot more than I expected to. It made me laugh, cry, and scream at my screen. I honestly really recommend this drama if you're a fan of either (or better yet, both) of the main leads (DYX or ZLS) because they both killed their roles.The main leads have good chemistry - not INSANE chemistry, and I don't personally think that this pairing is either of their most electric ones (for example, I personally think Ding Yuxi has the best chemistry with Esther Yu), but they do have really good chemistry and their relationship is very heartwarming and easy to follow and fall in love with. I really enjoyed watching all their interactions and I really adore their relationship and how it was developed. Watching them fall in love with each other was super satisfying and squeal-worthy and they're now one of my favourite drama couples - it's just so easy and so playful and so pure (yes, despite [SPOILER] the vaguely glossed over bed scene in ep21, their relationship still feels pure to me because of how tender their love is and how they show these sweet, innocent, butterfly-inducing moments). I LOVED watching her slowly thaw his heart and Ding Yuxi did great in mastering the duality of Han Shuo (ML) as a brutal and unforgiving warrior/prince and at the same time as a golden retriever boy gone for Qian Qian (FL), vying for her love and attention. In some way, he reminded me of his role in Moonlight when he [SPOILER] got jealous watching Qian Qian interact with the 2nd ML LOL. I also really liked watching Qian Qian slowly realise her feelings for Han Shuo, and what struck my heart the most was [SPOILER] when she decided to stay in this world and not return to the present because she loved him more than her original world - she wanted to stay for him. And in the same way, he [SPOILER] wanted her to go back to her own world when he realised in ep24 that he didn’t have long to live and didn’t wish to entrap her for his sake. (Yes, I cried when this happened.)
[SPOILER] I did however DESPISE the angst in ep18-20, I can on some level understand why she did what she did but it was just so cruel and stupid and I cried a lot and I really think it was angst for the sake of angst/to drive the novel's plot forward using the divide between the leads - there were BETTER ways to achieve what the FL was trying to do and I was so frustrated the entire time. And when the ML "got her back" I was just depressed and angry the entire time, especially [SPOILER] the attempted r*pe scene in which he tried to force himself on her (but stopped when he saw her tears). I know it's "in character" for him as the FL wrote his character to be ruthless and half-evil, but I think as the show progressed we saw that after he fell for Qian Qian he was no longer the cruel, ruthless man he used to be, and for me it felt like a very OOC moment for him. Though I can also understand that it could be interpreted that the intense heartbreak and betrayal he went through on her account could have forced him into this way of behaviour, and I did appreciate that he stopped at the sight of her terrified tears - DYX nailed the look of sudden shock, it felt as if he was operating on pure vengeance and anger and was suddenly jarred out of it at the sight of her crying because of his actions towards her. I also appreciated how the show captured moments of his "weakness" and his concern for her despite his anger and heartbreak - for example how worried he was after [SPOILER] he realised she hurt her hand while ironing his clothes. So in summary, yes I hated the angst, but I do appreciate that it was not dragged out further than it had to be and that she realised she did not have to push him away. It was tough pushing through these 3 episodes (maybe 4 if you count the first half of ep21) but it really did make the last few episodes sweeter and cemented their love to be stronger than ever - undeniable, for sure.
Overall, despite the angst from ep18-20, I think they have a great relationship that is fleshed out well and I respect the mutual love they share, against all odds. If you’re looking for pure fluff, ep16 is by far the fluffiest one - right after they both confirm their love for each other and are officially together (which is ironic considering they’re married the entire time LOL).
I also really like how clearly it was made that [SPOILER] the FL was not from the ML's world, and that she let him in entirely on this fact too. This is a first (from what I’ve seen at least) for these fall-into-novel or time-travel shows. I really liked that he was entirely aware of her being from another world and yet still choosing to stay for him - it made their relationship feel more authentic and genuine, giving it another layer of depth and sincerity that made me believe more firmly in their unwavering love. Another thing I really liked was that the FL didn’t lose her memories [SPOILER for Love Game in Eastern Fantasy] of the modern world like the FLs in other shows (cough, LGIEF...) and was constantly able to use her knowledge of the novel and its characters to her benefit. There are some minor plot holes here though, where the FL is unaware of something, which doesn’t make much sense because she literally created the world and the characters, though it could have been the show's attempt to push the idea that the characters are not 2D and flat and merely puppets in the novel world; they are instead, very real human beings with their own stories, backgrounds, families, and feelings. However, while I do acknowledge the attempt and the sentiment, I think it could’ve been made more explicit because it can come across as a plot hole where the FL doesn’t seem to be fully aware of the world and the characters SHE created.
I also found it quite refreshing how we were able to see the villain's villain arc, and watch the tragic transformation of her falling into the abyss of darkness and wrongdoing. I definitely was able to sympathise with her in the first half of the show, but after that I started to thoroughly despise her and her cruel actions, which was a job well done on the directors' (as well as the actress and the scriptwriters) part. I will say that I for one HATE love triangles, so I was pretty annoyed with the 2nd ML throughout the show, but he is a good person who I can say does love Qian Qian genuinely and always does whatever he is able to in order to help/save her - and she has been saved by him many times. However, on a personal level, I just was not able to like him because I really hate love triangles LOL.
As for the ending, I honestly loved it. [SPOILER] I really like that there was a proper reunion AND an explanation that reassures the viewers that yes, the ML is Han Shuo and the FL is (as we already know) Qian Qian, and they are truly able to be together happily in real life, and that everything they went through together was real. I know a lot of people think the whole "it was just a dream" ending was complete BS, and I can understand why, but to me even though it WAS a dream for both of them, they still have their memories of what they experienced together completely intact and remember how they felt for each other in the novel world. Even though they fell into the novel via the means of a dream, to me they are still the same people - Han Shuo is Actor Han, and Qian Qian is Xiao Qian. They are real, and they are finally together. That’s the best ending for me!
The music is rather forgettable and cannot be compared to the osts of other historical dramas with an excellent tracklist, but I do think it’s apt and manages to set the mood quite well. Nothing to loop or listen to outside of the show, but it wasn’t bad either.
Also - I LOVED the bromance between the ML and FL's servants LOL. And the scenes with the FL and the 3 storytellers with her using the fruits to represent her and her characters when seeking advice from them is just so creative and amusing and also makes complete sense in relation to her situation as a writer stuck in her own novel trying to push the plot forward, ensure her character continues living, as well as ensure the other characters' well-being.
Overall, I definitely recommend this show if you’re a fan of either of the leads, or if you like the plot of falling into novels and time-travelling etc (i.e if you enjoyed Love Game in Eastern Fantasy or Scarlet Heart like I did, you’ll enjoy this one too). It’s quite a refreshing watch and the leads are definitely worth watching for their chemistry and relationship progression. I really loved this drama and I would definitely rewatch this when I need a laugh - if not, just purely rewatching for the leads' relationship is enough for me too!
For a similar show, watch Love Game in Eastern Fantasy (Ding Yuxi as the ML too). I loved DYX in LGIEF (and Moonlight is worth a watch after watching LGIEF too, for him and Esther's first collaboration). As for Zhao Lusi, I loved her in Hidden Love, but if you’re looking for historical shows, she did amazing in The Story of Pearl Girl and Who Rules the World too - though I’d say most if not all of her shows are worth a watch (and the same goes for Ding Yuxi!).
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Great drama
I finished the series in just 2 days!I personally enjoyed watching shows that have good storyline from the start to the end, with equivalent amount of exciting, funny and emotional scenes in between :)
Well.... but the sad part wasn't that sad, it just turns out to become funny, so probably you should not be expecting this drama to make you cry haha~
I loved the main leads chemistry and Han Shuo's devoted character! Just made your heart flutters!!!!
It might not have massive production like big war or hidden conspiracy but as a small web drama piece, it is just PERFECT!
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Love sacrifice between in real world and in dream.
What I like most about the story is that Chen Qianqian has to weigh her love between Han Shuo, Huayuan City and her real world.The most tearful scene for me is that Chen Qianqian betrayed Han Shuo in order to save his life from death and both was going through devastation after being separated.
It makes me cry so much watching the scene also when Chen Qianqian doesn't want to leave Han Shuo but Han Shuo wants her to go back to her real world.
It's too painful when you realize what love is and how much you love someone, everything seems real and then you wake up from a long dream only to find out that it's not real and that the person you love doesn't exist.
I'm really looking forward for the part2 of this tv series. I love them so much , they are so cute and so lovely together. Their chemistry is so high and intense. I just can't help but falling in love with Ding Yu Xi and Zhao Lu Si.
I look forward for their upcoming movies and tv series together please more more projects for the two. Have them work again I'll definitely watch all of their movies and tv series.
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Story is fine
Same theme movie i have watched many times , time span like that ,resembled stories enter into the game so basically the theme was same .Starting episodes were good then middle of the episodes were little borring and then ending was good .
The differrent in the story was it had shown that one city was woman dominant and other city was man dominant city . so how these dominant power entangled with each other and how end went and how they came back to present life .so this was in the story .
I think the drama should have one more episodes of their present life where they first realised that was not a dream actually that was real and he search her not she . something like this should be there or may be the drama should have both the part historical one and the real one with 15 and 10 episodes respectively so something good may be come out.
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watched it for the nth time!
The story is really interesting. There are tons of transmigration drama out there but it's my first time watching one wherein the main setting is a place where women rule (already a plus factor). And although both leads could be considered as rookies, their lack of experience didn't prevent them from doing an excellent job. Both Ryan and Lusi's character set-ups -- cute, funny, kind, warm, sweet, and basically everything positive -- are also very likable. Coupled with the oh-so-amazing plot, what more could I ask for? ----- aside from season 2 ofc! (and naturally, with the same cast)Was this review helpful to you?
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I really enjoyed this, I hope you would too :))
This is one of my most loved chinese isekai romance drama that I have ever watched, especially because I really liked the ml and I'm also into cute and clingy straighforward female leads. If you see how the ml smiles you would definitely be hooked and continue on just to see our cute and arrogant ml.The way the ml gets jealous makes you giggle as he misunderstands a lot. And I do hint a yandere side to him, especially when he blackened after he thought she betrayed him. Ml went a bit insane and became aggressive, it gave me the chills but he ended up warming up to our fl hehe.
I do hope for a 2nd season, season 1 feels so short I want more :)))
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