An entertaining xianxia
This drama is not perfect by any means, but it is an entertaining xianxia with some elements that make it stand out from some of the more bland offerings in the genre, so despite its flaws, for me it’s worthwhile. However, I’m speaking as someone who read the novel and has been looking forward to this drama, so that may make me somewhat biased in favor of the drama.Unfortunately the biggest flaw may be the writing of the female lead. In about 40% of her scenes, she’s either pathetic or annoying. The actress playing her doesn’t help by making some truly bad choices—lots of flouncing, pouting, etc.—but these things are in line with the way the character is written, so I’m not sure I can blame the actress.
The male lead is better but the actor playing him is rather limited in his abilities. He does well when the male lead is being fearsome and majestic. He becomes bland and boring in most scenes when the male lead is interacting with the female lead.
The costumes for the drama are puzzling. The male lead’s costumery is fantastic. The female lead’s gowns are frumpy, baggy, dumpy, and ill-fitting. Headpieces for many male characters are ornate and interesting, going far beyond the usual bun holder crown style. You get the sense that the costume designer cared a lot about what the male characters were wearing, and then maybe wanted to keep the female characters well covered up? I don’t know, I’m hoping the costumes improve.
Production values are VERY HIGH, to rival any other big budget xianxia you have seen when it comes to effects and sets. If you can watch this drama in 1080p on a very large screen, DO SO.
In terms of plot…I don’t want to say much b/c I want to avoid spoilers. So I’ll put it this way: it seems like the drama may have cut out some of the best parts of the novel, or maybe is saving them for later, it’s hard to tell. It has certainly diverged from the novel, and not, in my opinion, in great ways. BUT the writing is very cohesive and the storytelling is highly competent.
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Not For Me But...
I'm dropping the series mostly because even up through episode 8, the action aspect of the plot never picked up pace. And personally really dislike the typical romance stories with overly innocent and useless women. What's worse is the rest of the other women so far have been portrayed as either being just as useless, full of drama, evil, and/or manipulative. This is very typical of the old-school ideal of Asian romance and couple portrayal. Poor woman/rich man, innocent and sweet woman/powerful and misunderstood man, attached with unrealistically cute voices that belong to girls who haven't gone through puberty.But for those who love these types of sappy stories, I can see why this one is on the higher-rated end and would definitely recommend. Personally I was putting up with the heavy romance scenes for while hoping the action and backstories would pick up at some point but it's been a slow burn.
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the FL sucks.
the FL is so unbearably annoying. in the beginning I thought it was funny when she cried because the ML ruined her hair but she cries for every little thing. i hate her voice, her personality; everything about her is just a flop. i tried to stick it out but jfc. There's no romance, or if there is some, it's unbelievable because she's so annoying. she wants to go back to her home when she's a wanted criminal, and she wants to go with the cheng guy even though she saw him talk shit abt her (even if it's to keep her safe he still crushed her; you'd think it'd be reasonable for her to give up her feelings for him). the ML literally rebuilt her home for her and all she did was complain. Like, stfu. I get that they're trying to do this whole love triangle thing but it DOESNT work. also why did they make her voice so fucking annoying?? like when they do the body switch its tolerable but even then her personality makes the ML annoying as well.Was this review helpful to you?
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A Love That Defies the Odds
When a low-ranking fairy accidentally resurrects a powerful demon, their fates become cosmically entangled as the world is thrown into turmoil.I really enjoyed the first half of this drama. There are some truly memorable scenes. When she kisses him to save him when he’s under attack (causing the body switch that allows him to access power)? Swoon. 🫠 And when he saves her when her people are torturing her for setting him free? Total swoon!🔥
The cinematography is gorgeous, the storyline is solid, the twists & turns never stop coming, & the cast did amazing. And while all that still holds true for the second half, it started to bug me that our Leads just could not catch a break. They’d take 1 step forward just to take 3 steps back it seemed. And I felt like the FL never truly understood nor appreciated all the ML did for her. Because he wasn’t behaving in ways familiar to her then it didn’t count as love (when he actually grew to love her more than himself).
Even still, this is a really well-done drama. The chemistry is there, the acting is solid, & (for those who enjoy it) the tension/angst levels are high. So despite it not being one of my favorites, I still recognize & acknowledge the beauty of this drama (though I would’ve preferred we got a hug or kiss in the final reunion scene!)
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-⬇️ S P O I L E R S 🚫 B E L O W ⬇️-
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The things I always want to know 😏😉…
- First(real)Kiss : ep.13/26 💋
- Together : ep.28 👩🏻❤️👨🏻
- BreakUp: ep.31 💔
- BackTogether : ep.36 ❤️🩹
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Good drama
Drama is good script, actors and cinematography everything is good but don’t expect too much of story in between I felt very bored but last few episodes they pulled marvellous and people who doesn’t have much dramas at their hands or want to watch historic dramas then this drama is for them to watchWas this review helpful to you?
the story and acting seems forced
I’m on episode seven but I keep pausing it to play Toon Blast instead of watch the show. I keep reading reviews about the show saying it’s incredible but I have yet to see anything to draw my attention to it. I wanted to drop it on the first episode but I’m tired of adding to my drop list I’m trying to complete every time I start now but I couldn’t do it . I’m putting it on hold for now maybe I can pick it back up later but at this current moment it does not seem worthwhile and overrated.Was this review helpful to you?
Story is good. So was all of the actors acting. This is the second series of Yu Shu Xin I watched, her acting in this series is much better than Amazing Boyfriend. She overacted in Amazing Boyfriend or maybe her character don't know.
I skipped a lot of scene after they enter into mortal realm.
I liked Dylan Wang acting, especially when Orchid & Dongfang Qing Cang swapped their bodies, his acting as Orchid is very cute & funny . Didn't expect the turn of even of Jie Li & Dan Yin. Dongfang Xun Feng was irritating.
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A nightmare
I badly wanted to continue watching but it just doesn’t work for me, the acting of the ML is okey so far , colors looks nice but i just cannot with the fl voice, the infantilization of her character, her acting and what should be an abomination is her voice or the tone she is using. It irks me so bad that i will have nightmares of this the next couple of months.Was this review helpful to you?
Music > Acting
Found this show while looking for some Xian Xia dramas to watch, however stopped after 2 episodes.Story: NA
Acting/Cast: Male lead's acting was somewhat bearable but not the female lead. Main problem I have with the female lead is her voice and the way how she acts. It's like she's trying to be cute, but it just isn't working and instead is extremely childish and annoying. Tried my best to continue with this showing while ignoring the acting from her but it was still unbearable.
Music: The songs from this show were the only thing that made me come back to it, especially Jue Ai. So overall, the only thing for me that was decent from this drama is the music.
Rewatch Value: NA
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Can’t stand it
The female lead character is acting like she’s 12 years old and he looks like he’s 15. I prefer the series with more mature actors instead. I can’t even finish the first episode, she’s so annoying. I’m not sure why they like having so many immature characters in their stories. Series like Novoland Pearl Eclipse, Love and Destiny, Lost Love in Times, Eternal Love and Eternal Love of Dream, Miss S are so much more interesting.I really hope to see more series with mature actors. Chang Chen, William Chan, Vengo Gao, Ni Ni, Yang Mi, Liu Shi Shi, Ma Yi Li are amongst my favorite actors/actresses.
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Disgusting Shit.
What I liked:- Nothing. At. All.
What I didn’t like:
- The female lead is insufferable. Her voice is squeaky and she sounds awful. I don’t know if it’s her dubbed voice or her real voice but it’s awful on the ears. I wanted to watch ‘Moonlight’ drama starring Ding Yu Xi as I like this dude but gosh, she was a dealbreaker in ‘Moonlight’ too. Same reason. High-pitched voice and poor, stiff acting.
- I understand that this drama is a fantasy kind and such but the costumes were hideous and ridiculous-looking. There was a man (who looked trans) wearing some horn or coral thing on his head. It was an eyesore! The rest of the costumes didn’t look that pleasing either.
- The male lead came later on in the first episode and so, I can’t say much about him. I haven’t watched anything with him in it yet though I know that he’s famous.
All in all, I tried my best to sit through one episode to be fair to it and give it a chance but it is a NO. NO WAY. Not wasting precious drama time on rubbish.
Perhaps other viewers may like this drama but it’s not for me and To Each His or Her Own.
I guess this drama did not work out for me.
[I respect other reviewers and their individual choices. There are plenty of dramas out there to suit every taste. Direct your support or lack of to the drama itself. If you support this drama, good for you and please continue to. Please write your own good reviews. If you do not support this drama, please also write your own review. We are reviewers. Not personal attackers. We review. We do not attack. Reserve your opinions for your reviews and not for the reviewer who is responding to the drama itself and not to other external aspects. I am responding to this drama that I have watched and I am not personally attacking any actor or actress in real life. I do not know them in person! It is all based on this particular drama only/ this particular reel life only.]
— I’d recommend other better made dramas like (I) Love like Galaxy parts 1 & 2 as well as (II) Who Rules the World. These are dramas done right with engaging plot, amazing cast who can act well, pleasing music and good-looking costumes. —
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