Best of Dylan Wang
A brilliant show with a splendid cast.First when I started I wasn't expecting much but I must say it's one of the best Xianxia dramas out there with a well written and great plot. It keeps you wanting for more and making you guess what's gonna happen next. There is not a single scene which you can skip because each scene holds importance and necessary to watch to know the story and for the development of the characters. It's not a bit dragged and 36 episodes were perfect.
So coming to the cast -
Dylan Wang is not a new face for me. I've seen his debut with meteor garden and later miss the dragon(which I had to drop. That's how bad it was) but I must say, he had improved so much in acting that I could literally feel his each and every emotion. When they swapped bodies and he had to act like a scaredy cat to being the domineering moon supreme, his attitude was just too good. Loved how even when his love tree revived he stayed true to the roll of moon supreme and the writers didn't make his character overly cheesy that it'll feel like he was totally someone else. DFQC is one character which will stay memorable because of his acting. I genuinely felt proud while watching DFQC throughout the drama.
The FL is a familiar face but I can't remember where I've seen her. I want to applaud her for her acting too. From being a clumsy, naive and innocent person to being mature person who got to know about the world outside of her little place and how cruel while still maintaining her purity made little orchid one of the best female leads to ever exist. When they swapped and she had to play DFQC, damn she did looked mean. And let's not forget how exceptionally she played goddess xi yun. Even though she played all the characters but every single one had a different flavour to it and that's what did it for me.
All the other characters did a wonderful job too, from Shangchue and jaeli, changheng and Dayin, Rong hao and lady chidi, everyone played their respective character perfectly.
This drama will make you see that what you actually think of the world is not always correct. Just because they are gods that doesn't mean that they are right and moon tribe is wrong. Everything is not black and white, it could be grey too.
Even though DFQC was portrayed as a monster and his character was flawed but he deep inside he was good. While Chengheng was the perfect man and a woman's ideal type, DFQC is someone who you truly fall in love with. Everyone did everything is this drama because of love that's why even if you hate someone especially the villains or Rong Hao, you could still sympathize with him. Btw the actor who played Rong Hao did an amazing job.
This drama isn't about kissing or explicit scenes, but about deep conversations and warm hugs. The slowburn love between little orchid and moon supreme was the best kind of love you can see in a drama. Their love was soo deep for eachother that they were ready to sacrifice themselves to save the other and they always did that. They went through life and death together. There wasn't heavy angst between the couple because at the end of the day they always believed in their love which conquered it all, no matter how forbidden it was.
I was literally a proud mom watching DFQC and little orchid's love bloom and grow with their own characters. Their love was the purest, bloomed in the middle of cruelty, hurdles and a thousand conspiracies. Love can really melt the coldest heart.
Honestly I can't explain how good the drama is until you watch if yourself.
Last but not the least the OST was too good and made you feel the emotions which every passing scene. The opening one is my favorite.
The production, cinematography, script, direction, costumes, every thing was perfect. They literally made DFQC look majestic in black and his costumes were the best.
This drama will literally pull at your heartstrings and make you cry. Go try this brilliant masterpiece to witness it yourself.
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I Loved this
This story made me laugh especially when they first meet, it was such a funny scene and I really loved it. I really liked the acting of the actors because they showed many emotions and you could feel them through the screen. I would re watch it 100% because not only is a beautiful story is also a story that I manage to finish without ever stopping for months. This drama made me cry laugh and made me really happy while watching, it not only the actors that show great emotions, they also have a lot of chemistry. I 100% recommend this if you like watching dramas like fantasy and romance.Was this review helpful to you?
overrated
According to legend, in order to obtain terrible power, Dongfang Qing Cang of the Moon Tribe became an emotionless monster. He killed his father, seized the position of Moon Supreme and led an army of 100,000 Moon Tribe soldiers on a path of devastation. Shuiyuntian (the immortal fairy realm), Cangyan Sea (the Moon Tribe), and Yunmeng Lake (the mortal world) were in grave danger.To save the world and stop Dongfang Qing Cang and his army, the first God of War of Shuiyuntian destroyed her primordial spirit. Dongfang Qing Cang’s army and primordial spirit were sealed and his body was locked away in Haotian Tower under the immortal bonds of the Haotian Matrix. However, if his primordial spirit was restored and Dongfang Qing Cang were to break free from his tower, the world would be in danger once more. Legend says that only the Goddess of Xishan can prevent this catastrophe, but she vanished without a trace.
30,000 years after the first God of War’s sacrifice, there was a disturbance in the Haotian Matrix. While attempting to help the new God of War reinforce the Matrix, Orchid, a weak and low-ranking flower fairy, accidentally finds herself inside Haotian Tower and face-to-face with the Moon Supreme himself. Their encounter sets off a chain of events that threatens to change the fate of the world once again.
(Source: Wikipedia, Netflix; edited by AH at kisskh)
~~ Adapted from the novel "Cang Lan Jue" (苍兰诀) by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang (九鹭非香). Edit Translation
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OUTSTANDING!
Dylan is so AMAZING! He owns the screen, his micro expressions are on point. He is just so talented. Esther Yu was also perfectly casted to play the FL. Their blazing chemistry is undeniable.Congratulations to the Director and Writer of this drama. They really put so much effort in the details. Weaving the storyline putting together a very memorable and touching love story between two opposing characters. The dialogues and score are beautifully done.
The lead actors brought their A game into this, putting it all out there, the emotions seemed so real, the funny scenes even came out natural. You will laugh and cry, this has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions.
One of the best cdramas i have ever watched.
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when everything comes together perfectly ... magic happens
I had been craving for some xian xia drama and I came across one of the reviewers pick of LBFD - I have never been a fan of dylan wang's acting (more miss then hit for me ) and esther yu's earlier works were okay-ish .But *magic happened * ;)
I admit Dylan wang was the highlight of this show but it would not have been possible without the rest of the factors
1- esther yu's perfect embodiment of her character as fairy orchid
2- zhang ling ke's role as an endearing second male lead
3- the amazing array of supporting cast
4- a very well written script - kudos to the writers (though it did wobble towards the end of the series but thankfully it pulled back in the last couple of episodes)
5- brilliant OST - for me this is another highlight of the show
6- and of course the entire VFX / CGI team for this series - what a visual feast !! the conceptualisation , the design , the actualisation on the screen (considering that we have marvel fatigue nowadays, this really was breath of fresh air for me ) and I thoroughly enjoyed it .
Good thing this drama took a different route then the original novel cause believe me dongfang cingcang from the novel is not a likeable character ... lol .
Overall this was one was a very fortunate lucky strike for this whole team that came together - word of honor days ;) .... anyone remembers ...lol
Hope I get to see such masterpiece again in the future especially in xian xia genre
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Worth Watching
This was a very cute and entertaining drama for younger audiences. At first I was disappointed in the stiff and emotionless ML character and worried that I would be watching yet another drama where the ML has to be emotionally stunted. Even though I hated Meteor Garden, I was impressed by Dylan Wang and felt he had potential. What a pleasure to see him on screen once again. Dylan Wang plays Dongfang Qing Cang, a demon lord whose spirit is imprisoned by the enemy fairy realm and a fairy named Orchid who accidentally sets him free. Although, our main leads fall back on the overplayed tropes of cold, domineering, tough guy and annoyingly childlike adolescent girl, both characters develop into better versions of themselves. I love character growth in dramas. The best part was the love story between this couple. You feel completely invested in them and how far they are willing to sacrifice for the other. It seems that Dylan Wang gets better and better with each drama he is cast in. I hope he continues to hone his craft. He has a beautiful onscreen presence.The costumes and set design are gorgeous. Absolutely breathtaking and with great attention to detail. The demon realm had a dark Western feel while the fairy realm was light, ephemeral and heavenly. There is the typical formula of a secondary supporting couple who are either friends, or servants. of the main couple.
The OST is amazing. There are some beautiful themes that have now been added to my playlist of Asian TV soundtracks. I recommend this romantic drama.
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A visually enchanting xianxia romance, told the way it deserves to be told
EDIT: Just finished the finale, bumping this up to a 10 oh my god everyone pls go and watch this!!!Sometimes a story doesn't need to be highbrow or substantial to be good, and this drama is the perfect example of that. This is a xianxia romance told RIGHT: with stunningly beautiful CGI, gorgeous costumes, perfect music choices, competent directing, and to top it all off, a heart-clenchingly sweet chemistry between the two leads. This is about the most powerful, most feared villain of all time being brought to his knees by a sweet little fairy. And sure, there are other things that are happening in the story as well, but the romance is the heart and core of this drama - and they do it WELL. It's fun, it's feel-good, it's funny - and it has raised the bar for xianxia romances by tenfold.
Dylan Wang is wonderfully charismatic and entertaining as the villainous Dongfang Qingcang, and really, is there anyone else who is as perfect for the role of a fairy as Esther Yu? She is effortlessly bubbly and sweet, and while this kind of female lead character can feel tiresome on others, she has a way of making it look natural and endearing. Their romance unfolds in a beautifully organic way - the story has really dedicated itself to the villain-who-would-burn-down-the-world-for-you trope - and there is nothing more satisfying than watching an almighty villain constantly bend to the whims of his little fairy girl love. I know I've rated this an 8 overall, but if I was going off on pure enjoyment alone, this would be 12/10 stars. If you're feeling down, I promise you that this is THE drama that'll pick you right back up again!!
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A simply irresistible drama series!!
I was looking for something light and fun to watch and to find it I always check some certain websites as my reference. While I was picking up, this one popped up and I was intrigued to read the synopsis and some reviews. Due to good reviews and interesting summary and without high expectation I tried to watch it. To my surprise, I really enjoyed it to the core. At first, I admired the costumes (Dylan Wang has such a good posture and he looks amazing as well as gorgeous in every costume), the cinematography (light and sweet colors) and as the story went on, I just could not take my eyes off the screen.Love Between Fairy and Devil has an absolute interesting package. Every part of it is superb. The chemistry between the main leads is definitely first-class. Dylan Wang and Esther Yu are still young actors but they performed their characters competently. Trust me, they will become big stars in the future.
All in all, if any of you still cannot find something good to watch or you're looking for something romantic, Love Between Fairy and Devil is definitely a must. Check it out!!
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Started off great…
LOVED the first part SO MUCH! LOVED the ML, who stole the show. I was willing to tolerate the annoying af love triangle, the childishness of the FL, the contrived addition of her friend into the latter half of the show… I was really into it until she was taken to the ML’s realm… and then it became too angsty and riddled with drama with very little payoff and reprieve. If you love the angst and sadness, this one should be right up your alley. It wasn’t for me, unfortunately. I needed more pockets of happiness, more cuteness and fluff. It also didn’t help that we did not get any sort of payoff for the angst in the end. While it was a happy ending, it lasted like ten seconds.Was this review helpful to you?
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A Classic Forbidden Love + Body Swapping
I've been contemplating for almost a whole week since this show ended about whether to write a review or not.So, here it is.
*WHY YOU SHOULD WATCH LBFAD*:
1. I admit, the first and second episode won't get you pumped up to marathon this drama BUT don't stop, give it a chance. For me, the ML, DFQC won my heart since ep 9, but I've been reading that for some, they found it interesting from ep 3. So, clear your doubts away.
2. Prepare to fall in love with the cast and their characters. Their acting, is that good. Gestures, micro expressions, and Dylan Wang especially did it fantastically.
3. A decent plot story with two opposing sides and a third party that spices up their conflicts. After watching far into the story, you will find that actually there isn't a single purely bad character in this drama (except Taisui). Our ML can't feel emotions guys and he actually only wants revenge for his clan. Ronghao? He only wanted to get his teacher back.
4. Yes, we are still circling in the very same chain of 'Domineering and Bossy ML', but rest assured, DFQC will not bore you, you can get to see his cute side and vulnerable side, especially when the body swapping occurs.
5. A relationship that actually has very little miscommunication and misunderstanding. They lied to each other. But they also forgave each other. It's the "If we are gonna face difficulties, then we face it together" relationship type.
6. The OST will get you hooked. My utmost favorite is the opening song (and I can see that many people agree).
7. Bonus: You will become obsessed with DFQC.
*WHY LBFAD IS A LITTLE BIT LACKING*: (My explanation for this 9.5 review)
1. Execution matters. From ep 31-36 it's truly like a speed run. LBFAD really needs more episodes. Especially for the two sisters part, which I found a little awkward. You guys know Jieli right? Even XLH and Shangque need a long time to gain her trust, and then her long lost father and sister actually appeared out of nowhere right when she's about to die? And she just accepted it like that? I found her bond with Dan Yin questionable.
2. As a continuation from No. 1, the ending is unsatisfying (for me) I need more details. Like, so what happens next? Will the two opposing sides stop doing war? Will that darned Heavenly Emperor approve their marriage? Will DFQC stop being the Moon Supreme or is it XLH that will become his queen? (plus, we need more fan service for the ending LOL)
My advice : Prepare tissues for ep 30-36.
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Worth watching for the leads' romantic buildup and the sexy as sin male lead...
I watched "Love Between Fairy and Devil" with my sister and it had the relationship dynamics we love the most: Powerful/hot as hell (and I mean otherworldly HOT –Dylan Wang’s performance was incredible and immortalized this role) villainous ML who falls first and is always the possessive/active one in the relationship; FL who, although has an annoying baby voice, loves more passively and took a long time to come to terms with her feelings; tons of cute ML jealous scenes. The way the ML always wants the FL by his side (first because of their situation and later because of his feelings) and his alpha/possessive attitude made us positively swoon!!!Overall, the series is completely worth watching for the ML and the slow burn romance: He gets jealous/possessive rather early and stays in the denial, yet "can't help but want the FL near him" stage for a long time. Watching him struggle with his feelings and acting grumpy/losing control of his emotions due to his increasing jealousy of the FL's feelings for the SML gave us such giddy excitement! Basically, "Love between Fairy and Devil" put so much care in building up the relationship between the leads that we had one of the best rides of our life -we loved practically every arc in their relationship!
Despite some issues (rushed ending), esp in episodes 30-36, the drama was overall well-plotted and all major characters had their own understandable motivations and weren't simply there to be a plot device obstacle for the leads.
The FL's character was written inconsistently at times (really dumb, yet smart when the plot demands her to be), although she did shine more towards the end. I completely understand why people may drop this series early on: The FL's baby voice and "cute/dumb" archetype can be really grating and my sister and I had to force ourselves to acclimate.
However, we did very much appreciate how she doesn’t fall for the ML easily and loved how she remained quite unflustered by his smoldering gazes and always made him jealous by openly admiring the SML!
Her dynamics with the sexy as hell ML really kept us watching all the way through -we never were in danger of dropping this series because the ML was everything we wanted in a romantic lead. And this drama is all about the romance, so there's tons and tons of scenes between our leads in practically every episode. We felt like we were in heaven with so many cute/hot interactions btw leads without too many side plots. There's also very little bitch drama as most characters are nuanced -breath of fresh air. So, if you can, try to tolerate the FL for the well-written romance and devilishly HOT ML. If you can manage to connect with the leads, you'll be in for quite a ride. The Ost and costumes/set design are also one of the best we've ever seen and heard!
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In addition, the ML in "Love between Fairy and Devil" did commit a bit of noble idiocy (my most hated trope) towards the end, but we were able to roll with it because his intentions were only a desperate act to save the FL's life and as soon as she's out of danger, he clearly would have come after her again like a bloodhound. Point is, the ML convinced us that he could never let the FL go and wouldn't be able to live without her.
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This drama also catapulted the ML to join the ranks of Ye Hua (Ten Miles), Li Chengyin (Goodbye My Princess), and Li Ziwei (Someday or One Day) as my top favorite MLs of all time! I can't imagine anyone else playing the all-imposing/sexy as sin Lord Supreme of three realms, DongFang QingCang...
Here's a short MV that perfectly encapsulates our ML's HOT/possessive side:
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1tW4y1b7kY?spm_id_from=333.337.search-card.all.click&vd_source=0f51f15ecb949e1a7887f3f80628e226
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Great watch with amazing cast and good quality CGI but expected more with such great premise
Before watching Cang Lan Jue i watched couple of xianxia series and this is by far one of the best with great basis for a story and most importantly character arc of male lead and female lead.Pros :
Great plot with different basis where so called Devil/Demon are not bad. its just the matter of perspective and female lead learns this early on. The way both grow throughout the story is great to watch. Other characters are good too. So the whole experience with hilarious body swapping happening initially (again great performance the way they switch back and forth and show each others traits immediately) is great.
Cast : best part of the series is cast. Wang Hedi and Yu Shuxin are so perfect and the chemistry just oozes out!! Will repeat so many others here. Hope we get to see them together again.
Cons :
What i did not like and i realised is the case with so many other dramas i watched is either male lead or female lead leaving their main premise shown initially. Like Male lead or female lead but mostly male lead being in a responsible and powerful position (be it general, or emperor, or moon supreme in this case) and initially they are shown to be good at it too. But by the end of the series they start ignoring and at the end just leave it. I get it if there had to be choice where they had to chose between love and responsibility and they chose love but thats not the case at all.
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For ex: the episodes where DFQC just spent tending to the plant forgetting everything. Some find it very romantic etc etc but for me it does not sit well. He could have done the tending being a moon supreme too. And the epilogue where they are just travelling to different places for years too. Somehow those things destroy the premise of the character they started with. I fully understand DQQC was emotion less initially but even after getting emotions he cared so much about his tribe . i would have love if he continued to be a supreme. I feel like in the quest of making MLs hopeless romantic writers end up making this decision for the characters . *sigh* Well end of the rant on this one.
Overall a must watch. It is just beautiful.
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