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So good so far... Keep waiting for rest episodes...
I just watch first 5 episodes. It's so good so far. Story line is really amazing. First meeting of main characters is damn good. Worth to watch.Set against the backdrop of ancient China, the narrative centers on Xiao Qiao (portrayed by Song Zu'er), a sharp-witted and resilient woman from the Qiao family. She enters into a politically motivated marriage with Wei Shao (played by Liu Yuning), the astute and principled leader of the Wei clan. Their union is initially strained due to ancestral grievances, leading to a relationship marked by suspicion and emotional distance. However, as they navigate familial conflicts and external threats, their mutual respect deepens into genuine affection.
The drama also features compelling supporting characters, such as Su E Huang (Xuan Lu), Wei Shao's former lover, whose lingering feelings add complexity to the central relationship, and Wei Yan (Liu Duan Duan), Wei Shao's ambitious cousin with ulterior motives.
The Prisoner of Beauty offers a compelling blend of romance and political drama, underpinned by strong performances and high production standards. While it adheres to certain genre conventions, its character development and intricate plotting provide a satisfying viewing experience for fans of historical romances.
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Great Actors with excellent chemistry between them
The Best New Drama from 2025 do far, the script so simple , how the director put all the ingredients i to this story a good storyteller , Liu Yuning is getting better and better I’m do glad for him, and Song Zuer the first time I saw her wws on The Demon’s Hunter and I liked very much her acting, but in this drama she’s awesome , the plot between the Main characters, sometimes they don’t have a dialogue, but those silent scenes are great, the couple They communicate with each other with furtive glancesWas this review helpful to you?
"Trapped by Fate, Freed by Love — A Story That Hurts, Heals, and Captures the Soul"
I'm currently watching The Prisoner of Beauty, and though it’s still airing, I can already feel it becoming one of those rare dramas that lives quietly in your heart forever.This drama is not just a historical romance—it’s a storm of emotions wrapped in silence, longing, and destiny. With every episode, I find myself falling deeper into its world, where love doesn’t arrive with flowers, but with fire.
Xiao Qiao, the female lead, is like a delicate flame—soft on the surface, but burning with quiet strength inside. She's not just a pawn in a political game—she’s a warrior of the heart. Watching her stand tall despite heartbreak, fear, and betrayal… it fills me with courage. Her eyes speak what her lips can’t. Her silence is louder than a thousand words.
Wei Shao, the male lead, is like winter—frozen outside but holding a storm of emotions within. He’s a general who knows how to win wars, but not hearts. Yet somewhere between his sharp words and cold stares, I see a man aching to love and be loved. His pain is hidden in discipline, his kindness disguised as duty. But when he begins to soften, it’s not just Xiao Qiao who feels it—we, the viewers, do too.
Their relationship is everything I never knew I needed—slow-burn, intense, and aching with unspoken feelings. There’s no dramatic confessions, no perfect moments—just two broken souls finding shelter in each other.
What makes this drama so special to me?
It’s not just about love—it’s about survival, trust, and healing.
It’s about a girl who refuses to be a victim, and a man who learns how to protect without controlling.
It’s about fighting the world, and still choosing to hold hands in the dark.
Every scene, every line, every glance feels like poetry wrapped in pain. The cinematography is breathtaking. The music haunts you long after the episode ends. And the emotions? They quietly tear you apart and put you back together.
Even though the story isn’t over yet, I already know—I’m watching something unforgettable.
The Prisoner of Beauty is a reminder that even in the most hopeless cages, beauty can bloom, and love can still find a way. This drama isn’t just keeping me hooked—it’s helping me believe that softness is strength, and that even in silence, love speaks the loudest.
I’m not just watching a drama.
I’m living a story.
And my heart is its prisoner—willingly.
Also, this is my first time watching a costume drama after Love in the Pavilion, which I’ve currently put on hold—but The Prisoner of Beauty has completely stolen my attention. I’m loving every second of it, and I can’t wait to see where this journey takes me.
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Thrilling drama
Must watch drama , the acting of the of actors are top notch , just by showing hesitation they make the screenplay best , they were showing excellent casting, director, storyline, the way the acted in the tense situation while showing inner feelings through eyes are indeed praiseworthy and supporting actors also did great job in portraying their charactersWas this review helpful to you?
Love this except for fl’s constant lies…
I’m at episode 9 and really loving this drama except for one thing. The fl keeps getting offended when the ml or his family implies that she/her family are devious and scheming. Yet she schemes, lies and manipulates without any guilt at every turn…? It makes me despise her character (and I really want to like her!)…how can he trust her when she’s so dishonest? Ugh.It’s very possible that her character arc will have her feel sorry about that and change later on, but I’m doubtful. She seems cast as the one who is simply right no matter what because she’s the girl and he is the one who is always wrong because he’s the man, so of course he’s wrong... I’m hoping I’m wrong. Will come back and change my review later if it turns out better than I hope! 😌
Edit: ok, so, turns out she’s not just manipulating and lying, she’s literally spying, betraying and plotting against her husband, then twists things using his politeness to her to make everything seem like his fault. This is…🤮. I’ll give it a few more episodes if I can stomach it, but she’s disgusting.
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it was a 10/10 for me can't argue with that
I was hooked when I first saw the trailer and felt so excited to watch this cdrama. But honestly, I didn’t have high hopes before watching the first episodeI thought it might not live up to the excitement. But after I finished it, I was hooked again and shocked at how good it actually was. I love it so much!!
manman and weishao are so cute together. I absolutely love Manman’s character
she really fights for her rights and for others. She’s the kind of strong female lead I’ve been looking forward to, and I can’t wait to see more of her.
As for Weishao, there was one episode where I hated how he treated Manman, but I can’t totally blame him since Manman is from the Qiao family. Still, I love how shy and nonchalant he is. His character is so funny, and I constantly get secondhand embarrassment from him. I honestly thought he was a red flag at first, but I was so wrong.
I love everything about this cdrama, and I really really hope it ends happily. Just please… 🥺🥺 no heartbreak
I’m still traumatized from another cdrama I watched!
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Must Watch
I am a fan of Song Zu Er and among all the dramas and movies she acted. This is the best! I was anticipating this drama because of her and the trailer(sypnosis of the drama is really interesting so I am hooked and even subscribed in wetv since I could not watch it properly in dramacool without being disturb by a lot of advertisements)As always she didnt disappoint me. Her acting is superb. The role suits her well. 😍 They have a great chemistry with Liu Yu Ning. I like him too in the Long ballad and Journey to love. In TPOB he is the embodiment of tall, manly,mature, brooding, hot, but innocent general. I wish they will have another drama together. 🤭😍😍😍Was this review helpful to you?
Love is the Cure
Much touted revenge-themed period drama with smart leads navigating venom-laced paths together under the weight of a bitter past and heavy familial burdens.Though forced together by an awkward alliance to sooth the terrible betrayal years back, both leads know nothing good would come of the wretched union. Yet, mutual attraction seems thinly-veiled — 5 eps in and we see gradual understanding and respect despite what is deemed irreconcilable differences. There were some good moments- a great sign hopefully of what’s to come!
The tension in the story is kept taut, and the layers are coming off bit by bit. Characters are being nicely developed with backstories and side stories. So far, very good!
Liu Yu Ning’s character reminds me of the one he played in The Story of the Pearl Girl - brilliantly savage yet kind but to only a few. Song Zuer is fun to watch as she flits from one emotion to another, but is steadfast in her pursuits.
A priority on my must-watch list!
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Can't they just please release all the episodes??
Omg... I regret watching this while only seven episodes have been released. I should've let this marinate, huhu, because oh my gosh... I keep counting the seconds for the next episode. I am so engaged in the story. If you like the enemies-to-lovers trope, then this is for you. I had to pause and take breaks while watching this because the tension between the leads was too much! I love their bickering and chemistry. The side characters are also pretty funny, haha. I haven't read the novel for this, but hopefully in the next episodes, the leads become more open to each other. So far, the male lead is kind of giving red flags; however, he does have his reasons. Nonetheless, he has been bullying the female lead a bit too much😤. I understand that they have their reasons, but I have to side with my girl 👸When I finish watching this drama, I'll edit this and give a better review. Anyhow, so far with the latest episodes released, this was my honest review: 9/10
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AMAZING
I love the full Cast it is a beautiful Heartfelt drama. I love the ML He is a great actor and the FL ad well Beautiful show thank you. The four guys are great as well they make it funny and relaxing 😌 Anyone that are fans should definitely watch this drama you dont want to miss this. 😉Was this review helpful to you?
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I always like Liu Yu Ning, recently he has great dramas that impressible and this is probably the best drama of 2025. But it only ep 5, the progress might not as good as I thought it would be (like the Pearl Girl with Zhao LuSi). Full of suspense, character development is very poise, story flows very smoothly, everybody seems to know how to act and what their character should be. It's the story of Xiao Qiao, a clever girl from the Qiao family, marries Wei Shao, the sharp and kind master of the Wei family, as part of a family alliance. Wei family has hatred for the last 14 years as Qiao family betrayed Wei and their brotherhood, with option to create peace in two powerful families, they're agree to form marriage alliance.The two started with distrust, wary but they know their marriage will eventually happen. Wei Shao would rather get rid of her than marrying her that bring out the saddest memory of losing his grandfather, father, & brother. Liu Yu Ning has great posture with power and charisma, looking real good with his costumes, he has preserved face expression. I love the ep 1 when he open curtain to see ManMan (Song Zu'Er) for the first time, he has that little jolt on his eyes indicating he surprise seeing her beautiful face. Liu Yu Ning is great on that. Song Zu'Er also has young cute voice, beautiful make up, She came toward to her grandfather, give an approval of marriage arrangement with Wei by blinking her eyes as signal. I think she did well.
This drama has postpone it's air by few years because of Song Zu'Er tax scandal. I like her, she also did good with Allen Ren in the Demon Hunter's Romance' too. Pairing her with Liu Yu Ning is pretty inspiring, I can call CP on them
To be continued...
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Good first 5 episodes!
Just finished watching the first 5 episodes. They were good. Song Zuer is so pretty here. Well done the production crew!I found that the characters and story a bit similar to a part of the romance of three kingdoms? Wei Shao's advisor reminded me of Zhuge Liang and on the movie The Battle of Redcliff, I remember a lady that was known to be very beautiful, similar to Xiao Qiao 🤔
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