Ver Good drama
If the drama delivers on its premise with strong chemistry, tight storytelling, and stunning visualsStrengths of *Moonlit Reunion
Unique Plot & Worldbuilding
- The story blends historical intrigue with supernatural fantasy, featuring a bold noblewoman (Wu Zhen) who secretly governs Chang’an’s Demon City and a Taoist prodigy (Mei Zhu Yu) who hides his abilities. Their dual identities—lovers by day, rivals by night—add depth .
- The conflict between duty (demon-slaying vs. demon-protecting) and love creates compelling tension .
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A Treat For Eyes and Love for ❤️
With just 11 episodes in row ,started of slow but every episode carries perfect ending making us eager to watch next.. Stellar cast and kudos to Director and his creative team for presenting us such a Gift..Lead Cast has caste spell already on us.. I am waiting for next episodes to see how the magic continues with cold love war between leads❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Was this review helpful to you?
Idol drama to the core
Visually unique with the Demon Market and lavish Tang dynasty on stylish of the ladies but the styles of the men are a bit tacky. The story could hv been dark and mysterious but it turns out childish. Except for TXW and XK, the support roles performance are like school play to me. Mei Zhuyu has too little screen time compared to Wu Zhen and the supporting roles. I know Xu kai is under hot issue right now but it was ridiculous. He's a good actor and that is more important than his personal life. Overall this drama is not great bcs i kept slapping my forehead half of the time. My favourite character is the empress.Was this review helpful to you?
what a waste ending
The novel is 10 times better than whatever this is.Here's my quick review
* For those who watch all 38 episodes know best.
* For those who are waiting for the last 4 episodes, here's my best warning: just forget it, don't watch the remaining 4 episodes, only destroy this series for you, nothing else.
*and for those who haven't started watching my opinion skip it look for another series
if you still want to watch here are some tips
stop watching at episode 34 just don't watch the last 4 episodes
* For those who are fans of beautiful Tian Xi Wei and Xu Kai go ahead after all they are beautiful, but just don't let your fanning emotions overpower you and misguide other viewers that it is a good series when it is bad
(This is a whole series review, not some episode ending matters.) THAT'S IT.
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the male lead's part
This drama is slow, the story does not develop interestingly, as usual XK can play his part well, it's just that his role is like just a complement rather than a full main role, because it doesn't tell much about his journey to uncover the death of his parents, which is his main goal, just being a follower for the activities of WZ and her friends, it's a shame that the distribution of the story portion is not very balanced between MZY and WZ.Boring...
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Captivating Story and Chemistry between leads are off the charts!
I've started watching the drama a week ago. I managed to catch-up as it's so good and entertaining for me.FL is so cute, I like her more being the Cat Lord in the Demon Underworld. I will look for her other drama. I think she is a great actress. ML always slays his role. I am his fan ever since I watched AMA.
The rating should be at least 8.9 in my opinion. MDL rating is really weird.
Just ignore the rating and go watch it. Decide for yourself ^_^
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Too sweet like sugar
I recommend this drama tooo sweet everything perfect if anybody they find good drama to watch then this is the best one i choose for you every good you all can’t imagine how sweet it’s so you will only know after you watch it so go and do so cos it’s too much more than a drama first drama that I like most in my lifeWas this review helpful to you?
Mystical love
Moonlit Reunion is the kind of C-drama that reminds you why you fell in love with historical romances in the first place. From the very first episode, it sweeps you into the bustling charm of Tang dynasty Chang’an and never lets go.
The story strikes a perfect balance between romance, fantasy, and adventure. Wu Zhen, played by the radiant Tian Xiwei, is not your typical female lead—she’s bold, witty, and secretly carries the weight of the Demon City on her shoulders. Xu Kai’s Mei Zhuyu, calm and principled, is the ideal counterbalance. Together, their chemistry is absolutely electric. Whether they are bickering in disguise, protecting each other in danger, or quietly sharing a glance under the moonlight, you can feel the unspoken bond between them.
Visually, this drama is breathtaking. Every costume, set piece, and scene is dripping with detail. The Demon Market sequences glow with magical energy, while the serene palace gardens and moonlit streets offer a backdrop for some of the most heart-fluttering romantic moments. The cinematography makes each frame look like a painting, and the OST beautifully complements the emotional highs and lows.
What sets Moonlit Reunion apart is how it avoids clichés. Instead of dragging out misunderstandings, it gives us a couple who fight side by side as equals. Their relationship feels mature, refreshing, and deeply moving. Secondary characters, like the cunning Snake Lord, also shine and add richness to the world.
Yes, it’s 38 episodes—but not once does it feel bloated. Each arc builds meaningfully, weaving action, supernatural mystery, and heartfelt romance into a story that keeps you invested until the very end.
Verdict: A rare gem. Moonlit Reunion is more than a romance; it’s a love letter to destiny, loyalty, and courage. With stunning visuals, stellar acting, and a romance that makes your heart race, it earns a well-deserved 10/10. If you only watch one historical fantasy romance this year, let it be this one .
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Underrated Gem!!
Casting: I can't emphasized how spot on the casting is for not only the main leads but also the supporting characters. XK did not disappointed as our aloof and quiet MZY, some people may find his character boring but thats just exactly how his character is supposed to be. XK played wonderfully when emotions were not needed but when it came to the emotional scenes, boy did his eyes delivered. I am officially a fan of TXW, the way she portrayed the flirty, fearless, sassy but innocent cat lord was magnificent, I usually hate cutesy characters cause I find actresses often over do them and end up cringey but TXW managed to carry that out in such a charming and lovable way, I literally cannot get enough of her character.CP: these two are sooo visually stunning and just screams compatibility. The short promos I see of them makes me think that they would be a hot duo in a modern drama. The kiss scenes are so well done ❤️❤️, I've never seen kisses so sensually done, it screams sexual tension in a classy way. TXW is one of the few C-drama actresses i feel knows how to kiss. XK as a good kisser is a given lol.
Cinematography: this is one of the new dramas that I actually don't mind the CGI, and its hard to come by! The backdrop, setting, costumes (I still can't get over how gorgeous all of TXW's costumes are) are so beautifully filmed, it makes you feel like you're immersed in the world. The soundtrack is also fire.
Plot: while the story is rather unique, it does contain tons of Cdrama tropes: crazy 2ML, amnesia, misunderstanding etc. The story is enjoyable to follow, was it perfect? No, I do think they should've focused more on the ML instead of the crazy dalulu 2ML, and instead give more screen time to our CP especially after the misunderstanding and the divorce, it would've been more satisfying to see how they made up post conflict. While I agree the ending is a bit rushed, I am just happy its a happy ending. The way the final battle ended, it could've went either way but I'm glad director/screenwriter decided for a happy route.
All in all I really enjoyed this drama and it deserves a much higher rating as I've seen dramas that are 10x worse than this ends up with higher scores. Over I Highly recommend! 🌟🌟🌟
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2025 Cdrama you shouldn't miss!
For Xu Kai & Tian Xi Wei fans this drama is surely a treat! 💯 I might be biased giving positive review because these two are my ultimate favorite C artists but you might be agreeing with me once you watch it also. The best way to describe this drama for me is superb in the following aspects:1. Story - written & executed properly that each episode came out interesting
2. Cast - no doubt Xu Kai & Tian Xi Wei has an eye-catching visual screen partnership; the two other supporting couples have their own charm showing the purest of love on the part of the two secondary male leads - they are foolishly adorable; I was impressed by their choice of the male main villain having a soft & gentle face, a delusional aura that covers a dark soul on the side and has taken the characterization to another level; one drama I could literally remember every character even the smallest roles because none of them is insignificant to the story; I definitely praise Tian Xi Wei's performance here - her sweet youthful look & petite physique was not even an inch of a disadvantage to how she perfectly portrayed the authoritative mighty head of the demon underworld; Xu Kai's portrayal was undisputed also, their scenes together were the absolute highlights of the drama.
3. Camera works - phenomenal; breathtaking; watch and see for yourself the kind of visual textures this drama has
I could tell by now since it's nearing it's final episode (last 9 episodes left - huh that fast!) that it shall be on my list of all time Cdrama favorites and one I'm certain to rewatch even if the last two episodes took the edge off the drama's hallmark.
*** This is an updated review after completing the series.
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Let the kittens follow
Of course I'm biased. I only watch Xu Kai dramas. But I quite enjoy each of them. This one is no exception. I do like the strong woman leader he has to play along with. In this case, cat lord is a very noisy, spoiled, funny and witty lady that catches the serious and very introverted celestial master's eye. The whole story was well developed until episode 34. It may have been useful to have 40 in total, so that the ending could be displayed less rushed. One could cherish a 2nd season, but it took so long to get the permits for this one alone that we might have to be just happy with what we got.All suportive characters were right on point, you end up hating the bad guys and cherishing the goofy ones. The soundtrack! these dramas have at least 2 or 4 songs that are mesmerizing and match the story so well. I will keep them in my play list.
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A visual storytelling balanced so well with well developed character arcs.
MUST WATCH DRAMA IF YOU ALSO ENJOY WATCHING A DRAMA FOR THE STORY, PERFORMANCES & A MEANINGFUL IMPACTThis is my first time writing a review for a drama here because it is one of those beautiful dramas i would keep going for again and again but seeing it being so underrated (or maybe it is just me who feel so because my social media algorithms dont see it being promoted enough or influencers talking about it) makes me feel sad about the efforts the makers and performers here put in. let me do it point wise.
STORY
A 9.5 for me not because it lacked but because sometimes the editing felt choppy and after watching a couple of C DRAMAS i know how its a rushed finale due to episode restrictions and same happened here as well. But rest assured it still is a beautiful watch.
PERFORMANCES
1. General - the one thing i love about C dramas is they have such fine artists - not only the leads even the suppprt cast and the guests have performed so well.
2. Main leads
XK - i have already watched so many of his dramas and i have loved him in almost every of them because there is something genuine in his eyes when he performs and i dont find that sincerity in so many popular actors, so however long his role is, whatever kind of role it is i always love watching him onscreen. Also a heads up - An emotionally wrecked XK onscreen could be harmful for your eyes, cried so much here. (be it AMA, WONDERLAND OF LOVE, SAHPH, ABAY , my favs of his among all of his works i have watched so far).
TXW - it was for my 1st time watching TXW and she already made me her fan, waiting for Chasing jade feels terrible now :-)
CHEMISTRY - i am already waiting for their next collaboration and that explains the wonderful chemistry they have created for us viewers(hopefully drama makers in china have witnessed the potential here). XU KAI AND TIAN XI WEI made us believe in the story of Mei Zhu yu and Wu zhen, not to talk about the amount of tears i kept shedding for them because even seeing them happy felt so personal.
3. Second Pair
Snake lord and Mei Si, this should be one of those few times i enjoyed watching second couple without feeling the absence of scenes of main leads. Their story was good, at times i waited for them for the fun, banter or even the intrigue of how -they -were- going- to- interact- this-time. Loved their performances.
4. Supporting cast -
Shu -lets just forget the death of SHU , because i loved his performance, the guy was in love with a girl and he just wanted the best for her and the actor performed the softness when he is with Wu zhen and the cruelty when he has to be the bad guy for the world so well... actor is charishmatic and i would sure wait for his next dramas.
Xi huan - The loach snake was such a lovely irony to Mei Si's usually dull life, the guy started off bickering but at the end he just made us love him more and feel for his journey.
Duke Wu, Shuang , Fox lord, Rat Demon, The Changxi palace masters, Mother of MZY, and every other regular or guest character were all so good in their performances.
OST AND BACKGROUND MUSIC
just like so many of fans, i also start noticing the BG & OST as soon as i start a drama because for stories it is one of the most imprtant keys to translate the emotions of the characters to us viewers better and MR didnt lack here, all OSTs are so beautiful and meaningful and they grow on you with time.
CINEMATOGRAPHY, FIGHT SEQUENCES AND VFX
I dont know a lot about these technical things but the colorful decor of Chang'an s night clubs, the subtle dark yet playful aura of demon land and then the secluded Changxi palace together gave off a mysterious vibe, perfect for this genre, the cinamatogrpahy and areal shots made the experience so rich it would take some time to not compare any new fantasy drama to compare with MR.
The fight sequences and the efforts the C dramas put in it , i have always appreciated that.
VFX - they made us believe in every supernatural thing that was happening onscreen and that credit goes to the VFX and the coordination of human and digital craftsmen.
ENDING
i found it a perfect one, the explanations were done right. i am happy there are still some stories where a viewer has to use his imagination and thoughts to conclude the story. (unconvenient but believe me it has a lovely ending).
WHY TO WATCH
-if you love to experience a story through the perspectives of all the characters involved.
-if you love to see the journey of a character and the developement it goes through as episodes roll.
-and if you love to watch a meaningful romance (the romance here was so beautiful and because it left us craving for more is the sign it was developed and performed so well.
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