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The series was at its best with the main couple and how their relationship grew, it felt authentic and enjoyable and I love the transformation of DFQC to wifeguy extraordinaire. Xiao Lanhua was annoying at the beginning, but post-mortal realm she had a lot more depth and even some pretty thought-provoking insights (I'm not even talking about post-Goddess, because vanilla XLH in the arc pre transformation's maturity and willingness to accept responsibility surprised me a lot). This is where I agree that the drama really makes you fall in love with her through DFQC's eyes. She grows on you, until her absence is very much felt. I really appreciate the themes of peace and breaking the cycle of revenge and the very blatant anti-war message. The drama conveyed these ideas very well and with weight. I think the only thing that would've made it better is if Yunzhong Jun actually...faced some kind of repercussions for being a warmongering bastard and just generally an extremely unkind being with the empathy level of a rock. But I suspect that would've been too much for the censorship standards, and well, George Bush never got repercussions for war crimes so I guess it's only realistic Yunzhong Jun doesn't either. Plot wise everything with the Tai Sui stuff gets sillier and sillier until you're just like lollll at the end. Whatever intricacies Ronghao followed to not only resurrect Chidi but also fuck it up spectacularly are kind of muddled and run on shaky internal logic. I also thought Changheng overstayed his welcome sometimes, as did Jie Li. Danyin, Xun Feng and Shang Que are great; I'm glad Danyin got to be her own character, and I'm predictable but the family drama with Xun Feng and their father is the part that made me most emotional. It made me cry a couple times, which is the base line of an enjoyable cdrama imo.
Effects and production wise this unfortunately was kind of a reminder as to why I usually avoid Xianxia dramas. It has some great elements and characters, but that doesn't change the fact that I just don't tend to enjoy the stylistic and trope choices of the genre, and watching the fight scenes that consist of two guys pointing CGI laser beams at each other didn't really help. You can tell where they used up the budget and where they didn't, because the backdrops and main characters' costumes tend to look great, the animated opening is one of the most gorgeous things I've ever seen in a cdrama, and then you get to some of the gods' costume and crown pieces and it's like a piece of plastic. And yeah, I know it's not super fair to pick on a silly little drama for its visual effects, but I also wouldn't do it if xianxia dramas didn't rely so much on it. I would even accept poor effects if they were even a little more creative about it, instead of just having a stream of little light.
Overall a pretty okay way to pass the time, but wasn't the It drama for me like it was for so many others. Which is totally okay. Not its fault, I just prefer my dramas a little weightier.
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Beautiful story, & amazing chemistry of not just the lead stars, but all characters in general!
Writing this review while watching the drama again for the 1000th time! Not gonna lie, I was hesitant to watch it at first, then as the show progressed, it made me more interested & invested in the story. What a beautiful love these 2 leads have! They fell in love not because one was forced to, but because they actually spent time with each other, until the love naturally bloomed! Aside from the fact that they are "connected", which made a big impact on their relationship as well.I like that this drama has no obsessed third party characters & not 60++++ episode long. The God of war who was FL's other supposed love interest, even became Moon Supreme's friend! I admire FL's love for our ML. **spoiler - That EPIC scene at the desert where she was about to sacrifice herself & reminiscing her master's words about love definitely got to me! Their scenes together would always give you heart a flutter.
Dylan Wang's acting here is a plus. His acting range definitely improved since his meteor garden days. His crying scenes are superb. You can feel his pain & cry with him. Even the swapping bodies scene was amazingly made! Give this drama a chance, & I assure you, you won't regret watching it. Yes, of course every review is an opinion of its own, & I understand some might not like it. But for those looking for something new & different to watch, this is it for you. =)
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A great journey
This one had a rough start but it gradually grew on me.The female lead's baby voice and naivete really grated on me in the first ten or so episodes, and I'm pretty mixed on the stretch of episodes on the middle which takes place in the mortal world too, since everything — from the settings to the characters — just feels so different. The body swap trope is not one I'm a big fan of and it doesn't really add much to the story aside from providing comic relief and showcasing acting chops.
However, after finishing the show though, and seeing everything fall into place, I can confidently say that I ultimately did enjoy this drama. The pacing is really well done, and I liked the development that the characters go through. The female lead becomes really fun and strong (and significantly less air-headed), and the romantic chemistry is great. The final battle is really climactic, and I think overall it was just a good time.
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good acting, great production, average story
Lets begin with what i liked and the characters.I liked the MLs character the most. Strong, dark, ruthless and fearsome who doesn't lose his dignity, glory, power and influence for a girl yet was pitiful. His character is consistently strong throughout and never lost his spine just to become a weak shadow of his former self. He was charming and his dark side was even hotter. The way he protected the fl every time was so sweet, even though he had his agenda. Overall i loved dfqc from start till end. At first her constant whining to go back to fairy realm even after how she was treated there really bothered me, and i hated how she treated dfqc with hypocrisy even after he did so much for her, and all she did was create troubles for him, though i did understand her feelings for Chang heng, her first crush, a hero that all girls love. She was really weak and her being overly kind to everyone, every time isn't that amazing either, she was spineless mostly, maybe it's just my preference for strong FLs which she wasn't. But i did like how self aware, brave, persistent and determined and at times a little witty she was and she wasn't insecure about her weakness.The first time they swapped bodies was so funny. She was overall a weak little girl with a big heart, too kind, ignorant and innocent and not the most likeable person, and i felt like slapping the hell out of her uncountable times for the first 16 eps. Later on i realized that xi yun was just supposed to be the epitome of kindness and benevolence and purity so she was always sacrificed so i accepted it. Chidi and xiyun were literally lambs to the slaughter, whatever happens they always took the worst hit, i felt bad for both. The first time they swapped bodies was so funny. Jieli was annoying and manipulative throughout and she was one of my least liked characters. Poor shangque. I rather liked Danyin, she grew on me as the story progressed. Rong hao was so evil and hypocritical and he was like a cockroach, never dying, well the so called heavenly king was a bigger hypocritical bastard, why didn't this dirtbag get punished again?
But there was plot development for almost every main character. The story was great too. Cast did a good job with strong performance.
Dylan Wang's acting surprised me here. He did it so damn well. The stupid weak behaviour of the girl, the devilish, cruel, cold and arrogant moon supreme, he did them both smoothly. This isn't what i expected after miss the dragon where i saw him first. This was my first time watching esher yu, and as annoying xiao lan hua with her weak and innocent character was, she did well as xi yun which i did not expect. i admit i had issues with her constant whiny voice and childish acting tho, her voice stung my ears and always behaving like a child was outright annoying, she is better in somber roles like xi yun and for the few seconds she was dfqc.. xu haiqiao as always played the bad guy. I like cristy guo every time she plays a good role, but she again didn't teach her disciple well and he fell for her again and did evil.. bad shifu. But tbh even though i dig master disciple romances, rong hao and chidi felt so wrong to me and it has nothing to do with female teacher male disciple, but the fact that she RAISED him from a child. She was more like a mother to him and not what was portrayed.
Loved the ost, cgi and overall production. Though sometimes the costumes of Chang heng and DFQC were too dramatic and new designs in cdramaland and i am not used to them, didn't really like them much either. Cgi was exquisite. The opening and ending murals were stunning. Glad that the fl got beautiful costumes unlike in most cdramas. Overall i liked it very much and would suggest watching it.
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FANTASTIC!
For me, this TV show was fantastic on every level.Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms (Eternal Love) has been my all time favorite for years....until Love Between Fairy and Devil.The acting was surprisingly top notch as were the costumes, photography, special effects and just about everything else! My only dissapointment was that this show had to end. I think the ending was too rushed.This drama deserves a sequel, but only if its as good as the original!
So if you are looking for your next xainxia show...this is it!
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Unexpectedly good
I went without any expectations and it was so good. I wasn't a fan of any of the main leads or second leads, I actually couldn't finish watching moonlight because I find her voice a bit annoying and I already had bad impression of Wang Hedi from another drama. I was neutral about Zhang linghe because I haven't watch any of his dramas before. Yeah I had little to zero expectations starting this. And I have to say perfect casting.Things I like :
1) story itself. It's a really good story, really good script. Nothing was what I expected from usual xianxias.
2) perfect casting. I think Esther and Dylan had amazing chemistry and everything felt natural. Whatever bad impression I had before I blamed it on directors/scripts of those dramas because these two can act and are very good. Definitely looking forward to more dramas from them. Especially Dylan. His portrayal of Dongfang qingcang were mind blowing.
3) the music. The moment I finished the series I have been listening to the ost nonstop because it's just that good
4) fav characters. Apart from Dongfang qingcang, I really like fairy Danyin.
5) visuals.
Things I don't like : not much actually. The only boring part was when they were in mortal realms. And I didn't really care much about supporting roles love story. So I did ended up fast forwarding them.
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From WOW to Awful
Other than the visuals and music (always amazing), it starts off as a meh, but gets better and builds up to a "wow" in the first half.Then it takes a nose dive, everything is changed up and the chemistry is gone, it becomes boring, annoying and ridiculous. I wasnt feeling any of the supposedly sad or heartbreaking parts in the second half at all because it had all gotten too much.
For some reason, it changed again in the last few episodes, it felt like it was back to how it was supposed to be then and I enjoyed those episodes. I would bin most of the second half though.
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A Fantasy romance carried by charming chemistry
I quite enjoyed Love Between Fairy and Devil for its stunning fantasy world, beautiful costumes and richly detailed settings.
Dylan Wang delivers a strong and charismatic performance as Dongfang Qingcang, blending power with moments of unexpected tenderness. Esther Yu as Xiao Lan Hua, brings a bubbly and sweet energy to her role.
Her overly cutesy acting can be a bit annoying in the early episodes but as the story progresses, it becomes more fitting and even endearing for her character.
One of the highlights of the drama is the great chemistry between the two leads. Their interactions feel natural and heartfelt, making their romance believable and enjoyable to watch. The supporting cast also adds depth and variety, contributing to the overall richness of the story.
However, the drama isn’t without its flaws. The pacing can feel slow especially in the middle episodes, which might make it harder to stay fully engaged. Xiao Lan Hua’s character doesn’t develop as much as expected and some of her emotional scenes lack impact. While Dylan Wang generally acts well, there are moments where his performance feels overly intense or dramatic. His dominant presence sometimes overshadows the female lead creating an imbalance in their dynamic.
Even though the leads have strong chemistry, the romantic development can feel a bit rushed or forced at times, which makes the emotional connection less impactful. Despite these issues, Love Between Fairy and Devil is still an enjoyable watch, especially if you’re a fan of fantasy romance with beautiful visuals and a dreamy, magical atmosphere.
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SO BEAUTIFUL
This is the best xianxia i have ever watch honstly... The storyline was beautiful although i wish we could get more of the lead couple scene.. The cinematography was brilliant and the CG... just perfect... Casting was amazing, i'm very impressed with Dylan's acting during the body swap and Esther is sooooo cute without trying, Like you get what i mean? watching some cdrama could be sooooooooo annoying when the FL tries to act cute but fails :V.Costume was super pretty i wish they sell it online and even the hair accessories especially when she was at Cangyan Sea damnnnn super prety...
I just cannot describe it, i wish they make more drama like this and DEF GONNA REWATCH LIKE 100000000 timess
LOVE CANGLANJUE, LOVE DYLAN, LOVE ESTHER, LOVE ALL THE CAST, LOVE DIRECTORS, and all behind the scene crew.. LOVE YOU GUYS
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Beautiful Xanxia
Went into this with low expectations, and came out of it happily surprised.This was the most visually stunning xanxias I've watched thus far. The CGI, cinematography, outfits, makeup - everything was done beautifully. Special shoutout to the person who worked on all of the ML's outfits because I literally could not stop obsessing over how beautiful his outfits were lol.
And while I wouldn't say it had a particularly complex plot and it definitely had a ton of tropes, the acting, music, and production of the show really made the whole drama immensely enjoyable for the viewer.
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Amazing!
Wow this is totally a new favorite show for me! The ost takes me back to long ballad themes. Totally amazing!Actors are top notch as always. I thought I would be annoyed at the fl for having a childish voice, but it actually fit her and contrasted really well to his sharp demeanor. When they got in shouting matches cuteness overload. Also seconds leads are non toxic and actually supportive which is super super rare.
Camera work and editing are spot on.
I definitely recommend. 10/10 and I’m super picky on my shows.
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Lovely story
Thd plot is really intriguing, abd the costumes are beautiful ( heard the actress brought 300 costumes herself !). Heaven forgive me, but I liked the Devil, the actor really git thd script perfectly. Fairy was nice and sweet, but her voice really destroyed all the romantic feeling. Very beautiful CGI, colours amazing and very exciting gof a xanxia. Nice OST, complementing the story, though I will not save any to listen to it later. I think it eon viewers in comparison with other xanxias released at the same time because of the original plot and costumes, also very clever marketing team . Worth watching !Was this review helpful to you?
