They promised darkness, we received.... Idk what even at this point
I saw a review saying that if you're not a hardcore fan of any lead, you probably won't finish this. Well, I am a huge fan of Liu Xueyi and Baron Chen and I can not finish this title. I really, really wanted to, but I can't bring myself to.The story. We were promised a deranged prince and a top assassin wanting a blood revenge on the deranged prince. I was expecting a back and forth, Mei Lin sneaking into Jinghe's closest guards, trying hard to kill him, Jinghe noticing her efforts, but deciding not to kill her just yet because she's useful and then starting feelings somewhere mid story. The derangement of Murong Jinghe faded within the first episodes and we got a wronged man desperate to avenge his buddies and clear his name. Which, I would not mind, I like seeing a smiley, fluffy Liu Xueyi on screen, but this is not what we were promised. I really wanted a deranged prince Liu Xueyi, darkness, ravens, no hope. After the first few episodes, this drama fades into court affairs and power struggle with the background of taking revenge on the true culprit. Again, not what we were promised.
The casting. I think the casting is as good as it gets. Seeing Baron Chen as a great scheming villain and Liu Xueyi as his brother - very fine choice. I personally dislike characters like General Yin - expressionless and just robotic, and the sweet summer children siblings duo. The Xiyan Prince learned at least something, but princess? Please.... Nonetheless, all the actors did great.
The soundtrack. Pretty basic, OSTs rarely stuck with me.
There were some pretty amazing and artistic scenes and frames but these also faded with the dark storyline. Especially when Murong Jinghe is parading through the city and the people are throwing stuff at him and he then takes a bite from the bun (I think it was a bun at least). And then in episode 8ish, when Mei Lin pulled Murong Jinghe below the fabrics being dried. Very beautiful.
Other than this.... It's hard to find more positives to this drama. Idk who to recommend this to, the reviews are split too. Those of us who expected darkness and ravens don't really like this drama plot, those who watched for enemies to lovers seem to love it. I think that's it.
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Somewhat good
Even tho the production value of Kill Me Love Me it’s really good, I simply can’t seem to connect with the story or sympathize enough with the characters to keep watching. There’s something about the directing and the performances that I don’t like but I can’t put my finger on it. Not to mention the script it's all over the place, with the most of the characters making decisions that don't make sense, even when they explain the long game and what they are after.C’est la vie!
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AWESOME PLOT, FROM BEGINNING TO END
Kill Me, Love Me is an emotional rollercoaster that effortlessly blends suspense, romance, and revenge into one compelling story. From the very beginning, it pulls you in with its intriguing plot and keeps you hooked until the final, bittersweet moment.What truly stands out is the amazing chemistry between the male and female leads. Their dynamic is electric — filled with tension, passion, and a deep sense of longing that makes every interaction between them feel intense and meaningful. You can’t help but root for them, even as they’re pulled into a dark web of vengeance and pain.
The revenge plot is deeply satisfying. It’s smartly written and executed with precision, showing just how far people are willing to go for justice — or closure. Even though the ending leans toward the tragic side, it’s not empty or hopeless. In the end, both leads achieve what they were fighting for, and there's a sense of peace in knowing they fulfilled their missions, even at a high cost.
Overall, Kill Me, Love Me is interesting, entertaining, and emotionally gripping. It delivers a powerful story about love and vengeance, and even though it ends on a sad note, it feels complete and meaningful. Highly recommended for fans of intense romance with a touch of darkness.
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Amazing
What a Series. Loved it from start to finish. I will watch any series that Liu Xueyi stars in. He is so talented and he draws you in as soon as he speaks. Being paired with the FL Wu Jinyan was a match made in heaven.Their love story was beautiful and the acting showed it.
The script was well written and I didn't mind the tragic ending because that's life. It's not always happy. You have to take the good with the bad. The whole cast were brilliant.. the costumes were amazing and all the hard work from all involved bringing this series to our screens was well worth it. Would I watch it again.. Yes.
This is why I watch historical Chinese.. Korean dramas..
They are beautifully scripted.. the music adds a softness and the ML with their flowing locks add a sexiness to the mix.. Fab... ❤️
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Kill me Love me
I finised watching this drama and I love it. Liu Xueyi's acting skills is indeed magnificent. He always understand his role and performed it very well. His unique acting skills captured the heart of countless audiences specially his fans who loved him and supported him so much.I'm looking forward for more upcoming Roles of Mr. Liu Xueyi after Princess Gambit . I love him and I will always support him too no matter what. The road ahead is still long and I know that he has more and more better opportunities in the future !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Cute drama that I can recommend
Its been few months since I have finished this drama and now after watching few more I still remember story and the plot . Loved this male lead more than female, she kind looked plain . Chemistry between them was ok, and this story touched me in a deeper level.Starting with a few episodes it keept me interested and asking for more.
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enemy to ally to lover - who doesnt love this plot
this drama is great. the plot is good. i love how the FL and ML turns from enemy to ally to lover throughout the drama.the ML can be awkward sometimes during their 'ally' phase while the FL was bold. that what makes the scene entertaining. (i freaking love the part when the FL hallucinate after taking the antidote hahaha especially the flower part so funny)
i admit, i watch this drama because of WJY. she has 2 great drama in 2024, and i watch both of them because of her. if i have to compare those 2 dramas (this drama and the double), i love LMKM more. she did great in both, but the plot of LMKM is more to my liking.
go watch it now. recommended.
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=> Beautiful, tough, sad, ... and beautifully interpreted ｡ﾟ(*´□`)ﾟ｡
PLOT: To avenge the death of her family (and the 10,000 inhabitants of her town), the FL has been trained for 10 years (killing + martial arts) in the Shadow Army. She get part of the 100 beauties sent by the neighboring country, Xiyan, to kill the 3rd Prince (the ML). She lives with him, they share adventures, fight against the plots of the Crown Prince, etc. The Prince of Xiyan (whom she helped when he fled, the ML2) love her, and takes advantage of the circumstances (coup,FL's poisoning) to make her his Crown Princess.+++ A magic CL (Liu Xue Yi & Wu Jin Yan) and lots of excellent actors (Bi Wen Jun, Baron Chen, ...)
+++ Effective production, with sets, costumes, fight scenes, lights, OST, ... at the TOP.
+++ Quite dark story, very catchy during the first 20 episodes BUT### Last 10 boring episodes, with inconsistencies and unjustifiable offbeat behavior
### Part about Xiyan unrealistic, incongruous. I know that there have been mad kings in history, but this is delirium.
The last 2 episodes are moving, magnificent (and sad) and demonstrate the immense talent of Liu Xue Yi (I'm waiting for his next series :). It was magnificent, and I'm glad I watched it, but I'll not rewatch it, it was to sad !
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PLOT: Pour venger la mort de sa famille (et des 10000 habitants de sa ville), la FL est entrainée depuis 10 ans (tuer +arts martiaux) dans 1 armée fantôme. Elle s'insère dans les 100 beautés envoyées par le pays voisin, Xiyan , pour tuer le 3e Prince (le ML). Elle habite chez lui, ils partagent des aventures, luttent contre les complots du Prince Héritier, etc. Le Prince de Xiyan (qu'elle a aidé ds sa fuite, le ML2) est amoureux, et profite des circonstances (coup d'état, empoisonnement de la FL) pr en faire sa Princesse Héritière.
+++ Un CL d'enfer (Liu Xue Yi & Wu Jin Yan) et bcp d'excellents acteurs (Bi Wen Jun, Baron Chen, ...)
+++ Réalis° efficace, avec décors, costumes, scènes de fight, lumières, OST, au TOP.
+++ Story assez sombre, très accrocheuse pendant les 20 premiers épisodes ### 10 derniers épisodes boring, avec incohérences et comportements décalés injustifiables
### Partie sur Xiyan irréaliste, incongrue. Je sais que des rois fous, il y en a eu dans l'histoire, mais là, ça touche le délire.
MAIS les 2 derniers épisodes sont émouvants, magnifiques (et tristes) et démontrent l'immense talent de Liu Xue Yi (j'attends ses prochaines séries :).
=> Beau, dur, triste, ... et magnifiquement interprété ｡ﾟ(*´□`)ﾟ｡
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I loveeeee
The Male Lead is just an embodiment of acting! The FL is also an amazing actor! I love the movie so much and I can’t get over it! It started very well and though I didn’t expect the end to turn out the way it did, I still enjoyed it and consoled myself that it is just a movie and the actors are doing well well afterwards.The chemistry between ML and FL? Perfect! They truly gave it their all and I really love it for them. They deserve all the love and support they could get in this movie and I hope it takes them places and heights they never imagined they would reach in their careers. Well done guys🥰🥰🥰
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Never Take Life for Granted!
I had to watch this Chinese drama Kill Me Love Me three times in a row—something I’ve never done before. That’s how much I loved it! I didn’t want to miss a single moment of this incredible show. While I usually enjoy the fantasy elements in dramas (which are some of my favorite aspects), this time, the compelling story and stellar performances kept me completely hooked.Lei Xue Yi, whom I admired in earlier works like Love and Redemption and Ancient Love Poetry, truly shone in this drama. His portrayal was so captivating that it felt like I was living and breathing the story alongside him. Watching Kill Me Love Me has inspired me to go back and explore more of his previous works—how did I miss them before? He’s such an excellent actor, and his performance here was no exception.
Actress Wu Jin Yan was equally outstanding in her lead role. I admired the strength and fierceness she brought to her character, proving once again that women can take on powerful roles and do so with grace and authenticity. Her dedication and ability to make her performance so believable were truly inspiring. Having seen a few of her previous works, I’m now eager to watch more. She continues to impress me with her talent and screen presence.
The production was equally commendable. The set design was stunning, the martial arts choreography was breathtaking, and the costumes and animation were flawless. One detail that stood out was how the actors altered their voices to sound sinister. By lowering their octaves, they added an eerie and evil dimension to their characters that was incredibly effective.
Kudos to the writers for crafting such a compelling story and to the casting team for assembling such a talented ensemble. The supporting cast also deserves praise for bringing depth and realism to the drama's world.
Kill Me Love Me left me thoroughly satisfied. It’s a masterpiece that showcases the brilliance of everyone involved. If you haven’t watched it yet, you’re in for a treat!
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Excellent acting! Love the chemistry of the two leads! The storyline about two leads seeking revenge to find the truth and gradually developed feeling for each other. The ending was definitely sad but also on the positive note.
Visual effects was brilliant!
Totally tell a great love story between the two leads! I love the series! Just wish the ending could soothe the heart break!
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Perfect ! exciting all the time
One of the best dramas I've ever seen!!! Just watch it! There wasn't a single dull episode. Every episode is exciting, it's very painful and tragic. If you can't stand watching dramas like this, don't even watch it to then criticize such a good drama for no reason. And to think it took me a year to watch this gem because of the negative comments. What a regret for not having seen it sooner!! I know there are people who will compare it to the novel, I don't even know the novel so I can't compare or have anything to say. But as someone who hates boring, monotonous, or too perfect stories and characters, I loved this drama! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷10/10
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