A Relatable but Uneven Drama Journey
“The story is good, but it lags in some parts. I expected more romance, twists, and action. The pacing feels slow, with more focus on friends’ stories than the main plot. Hopefully, the remaining episodes 35–38 will bring stronger fights and unexpected turns. But there isn’t much romance between the main leads, and the drama doesn’t show the full extent of the male lead’s powers or his past, nor the female lead’s past. The supporting characters seem more powerful than the male lead, but since he is mortal, I don’t think he will become much stronger.” Now I’ve completed the drama, and episodes 36 to 38 had unexpected twists. This part was really good, and overall, I enjoyed it. However, some parts were lagging and felt a bit slowWas this review helpful to you?
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Catching? more on, marrying the Demon | Drowned in the World realm ~ Lowkey multiple bed scenes.
"Don't imagine you can see through everyone around you. There are two sides to everything. The closer you get, the sharper the hidden edge becomes." Liu Tai ZhenPLEASE NOTE: There's happy ending for this drama. So make sure to finish the ending credits to watch it. =)
Finally found the kind of story I am craving for, for the past few weeks. It must be destiny at this point, really!
I've been searching for a lighthearted costume romance drama but unfortunately wasn't that lucky for the past weeks but for some reason, after looking for various actors/actresses works on Mydramalist, Tian Xi Wei caught my attention...I was even reluctant since I am not so fond of Xu Kai after watching him on Ancient Love Poetry, but still gave it a shot; and right now, all I can say is that this must have been destiny guiding me to the right path. Because not only did I enjoy this drama so much but also made me appreciate Xu Kai, specially his almond and amber colored eyes. Additionally, I was so surprise to see Winwin (Dong Si Cheng) here. He's my ultimate bias after Luhan and although I know his projects, this one complete went off of my head. So seeing him here made me squeak out of pure delight and excitement.
The story and the whole drama was just perfect for me. It was lighthearted, easy to follow, and most importantly...full of heartwarming and silly moments. I love that the story wasn't flooded with heavy plot twists and rather allowed it to flow like water—smoothly and naturally—without getting bothered by any complex and unnecessary plot devices. So I am truly grateful to this production for sparing us from frustration and heartache.
The climactic scenes were skillfully executed. I was totally feeling the tension when the leads were finally revealing their true identities to one another. Personally, it was a highly anticipated moment, and watching them deliver their lines with immense aura, emotion, and grit made me grip my seat tightly, as I couldn't contain the chills running down my spine knowing that they met the expectation I had for that particular scene.
The antagonists (Wu Zi Shu & Rat Elder) were dealt with in an unexpectedly satisfying and abrupt manner. I expected both of them to be included in the final fight, but was quite surprised by how they were ended with ease. I'm not complaining though, because seeing them perish was truly satisfying; it saves us from further damage they may cause.
I also love the path they took to develop the leads' romantic relationship. Their frequent interactions allowed them to naturally flourish their curiosity and feelings, which resulted to them gradually falling in love with each other. The storyline for the 2nd CP was also impressive. It was well structured and they were given proper context and screentime to build and deepen their understanding and connection to one another.
Kudos to the props, costume and design team for their magnificent and outstanding craft. The actors/actresses stood out and shone even brighter thanks to their impressive and skilful touches. Even the costumes for the supporting roles were remarkable. Particularly, the intricate owl costume. That full head piece totally rendered me on a state of awe. The best!
Ultimately, I'm grateful towards the production team for still giving us a happy and silly ending. I'm glad I finished the ending credits, because if not, I may have missed their most deserved happy ending. It was interesting and silly to see them using the body-swapping-dolls during the end; and I must say that it was such a clever idea to have men experience childbirth.
Lastly, is what I consider as the highlight and most savoury aspect of this drama—their bed scenes! This came out as a total surprise and fascination to me. I don't know why but it do seems like they purposely and blatantly made each bed "sleeping" scene leave a hint as if they've done the 'deed' numerous times every freaking night! Wu Zhen's bare shoulders were constantly on a roll every single time she's waking up in the morning. The most sexually active CP of all c-dramas I have watched ever since.
Also, I was hysterical by how aggressive Mei Zhu Yu was during their kissing scenes. It's as if he's eating something scrumptious, he can't get enough of it. Specially in Ep.26 when Wu Zi Shu is peeping through their window. Man was GIVING his all—showing all he's got by presenting a spectacular performance.
Another episode of this was in Ep.27 when the 2ML (Mei Si) asked the FL (Wu Zhen) if her waist is in pain, then Mei Zhu Yu literally choked on his drink. Hinting of something they've done before coming to the family banquet. At that point, I just know they've tried countless positions. Haha!
P.S. I am so sorry for dedicating 3 paragraphs just to express how satisfying their off-screen bed scenes are. Cause their actions alone speaks louder than any actual footage.
"Wu Zhen, you were the one who got me involved with this world realm. You can't just abandon me like this." - Mei Zhu Yu
Story - 10, It was smooth sailing, straightforward and extremely entertaining to watch. A feel-good drama that will allow you to binge-watch the entire thing without feeling bored or stress.
Acting/Cast - 10, Highly satisfied of the cast! I have always loved Tian Xi Wei but seeing her here made me love her more. I have never expected/imagined watching TXW in a XianXia or WuXia drama (doing action scenes) since she's always been an adorable and delicate lady to me, so seeing her here being feisty and cool made me adore her more. Small but terrible! And as I mentioned above, this show has become a gateway for me to appreciate Xu Kai better. Hopefully, I can pick up one of his drama again soon.
Music - 10, I genuinely love the songs used in this production. The smooth and soft entrance of the BGM was excellent; it was never overpowering and slowly helped set up the mood for the scenes. The songs complemented the scenes they were used in; and through that, they were able to resonate the emotions with me/the viewer as well.
Rewatch Value - 10, This is one of the best lighthearted and smooth-sailing show I have come across in a long time. I will surely rewatch it if I have time to do so.
Overall - 10, I don't think I need to say anything else at this point. This is a remarkable, entertaining drama I would recommend to everyone.
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On dit souvent que les chats finiront par dominer le monde…
Aucun doute dans le fait que Moonlit Reunion est impressionnant sur le plan visuel. En particulier le Marché des Démons qui est d'une grande beauté. Les structures, l'agencement, les couleurs et les lumières. Je ne me lassais pas d'y être. Tout comme on trouvait des démons de toutes sortes et de tous genres. Il y avait une grande diversité qui m'a rappelé l'univers de Star Wars. Toutefois, l'accent n'a pas été mis sur cette diversité, le Marché étant davantage un refuge pour chacun d'eux, peu importe leurs apparences.Mei Zhu Yu (Xu Kai) est un personnage passif, bien qu'il possède un grand pouvoir. Plutôt que d'être le héros tout désigné, Mei Zhu Yu sait quand intervenir et quand garder ses distances. C'est un homme talentueux, mesuré et discret. Xu Kai correspondait au personnage, lui donnant l'allure digne d'un disciple taoïste déterminé. Wu Zhen (Tian Xi Wei) est tout son contraire. C'est une femme franche et directe qui sait se faire respecter et qui n'a pas peur de tirer quelques oreilles au passage. Tian Xi Wei s'est appropriée son personnage de Seigneur des chats à la perfection avec une jolie touche espiègle.
Leur romance est mignonne et se développe (très) lentement. Ils se complètement de la meilleure des façons, bien que leurs passés respectifs soient déséquilibrés. On connaît celui de FL dès les premières minutes, tandis que celui de ML tarde à se révéler, même si la plupart des pistes sont claires.
Liu Tai Zhen (Wang Jia Yi) et Mei Si (Yi Da Qian) est un couple amusant à suivre, tant dans leur arc romantique que dans leurs combats personnels. Cependant, pour moi, celui qui tire son épingle du jeu est Wu Zi Shu (Wu Jun Ting). Même si on ne doute jamais du vrai visage du personnage, l'acteur m'a vraiment surprise. Je l'avais trouvé sympathique dans ses projets précédents, mais cette fois-ci, il a été tout simplement meilleur. Avec un charme élégant, un côté distingué sans être pédant, et un petit air menaçant et mystérieux.
L'histoire est entraînante, bien qu'elle s'étende dans l'unique but d'apporter des drames habituels. Huit épisodes de moins suffisaient, tant en termes d'intrigues que de rythme. Cela aurait évité que les derniers épisodes soient si redondants et peu inspirés. Je suppose que cette habitude de Viki à modifier le rythme de parution des épisodes doit aussi y jouer (de deux épisodes par jour, on passe (sur les cinq derniers) à un épisode par jour).
En bref, Moonlit Reunion est une plongée formidable dans le Marché des Démons avec son esthétique unique et magnifique. Toutefois, il faut faire l'impasse sur plusieurs longueurs et une fin précipitée, malgré la tentative de sauver quelques meubles avec une scène post-générique.
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humans vs demons + cat ?
finished 8/10 ✨I'll be honest... I had high expectations for this drama, I think its biggest flaw was the script, the story had a great start but halfway through the drama they added a lot of unnecessary filler on top of it, the part where both protagonists didn't know each other's identity, they went around in circles... the ending was very weak and all the actors tried to do the best job they could but I feel that a story and good acting have to go hand in hand, that didn't happen here... positive points: excellent chemistry between fl x ml... well done secondary couples although I wanted more from both of them, overall a drama worth checking out if you want magic and supernatural creatures 🔥
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Moonlit Reunion
Comecei Moonlit Reunion sem muitas expectativas, já que fantasia não é muito o meu gênero, mas o bom de se aventurar no mundo dos C-dramas é justamente descobrir produções incríveis.Moonlit Reunion tem uma atmosfera envolvente e muito bem construída. Gostei muito da protagonista feminina: forte, independente e feroz, do jeitinho que eu gosto. A química entre o casal é muito boa, mesmo que o romance tenha demorado para acontecer.
A história desenvolve bem, só senti que a revelação das identidades poderia ter sido feita de forma mais natural, e que alguns coadjuvantes, como o assistente insistente da protagonista, só trouxeram frustração. O final foi bom, mas deixou um gostinho de “queria mais”: gostaria de ter visto mais momentos do casal principal, casais secundários juntos e vilões com punições mais elaboradas.
Mesmo assim, foi uma experiência positiva, que me mostrou que fantasia pode sim me conquistar. Uma história com personagens bem construídos, química convincente e um visual encantador.
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Non quello che mi aspettavo
Ho iniziato questo drama con l'impressione che sarebbe stato pieno di combattimenti, scene cariche di tensione e anche un po' di comicità, così come ci è stato venduto dal trailer. Insomma.Per la maggiore il drama mi è piaciuto ma quello che ha fatto in modo che accadesse non è la stata la storia ma i personaggi, o almeno alcuni. Taluni figuri spiccano per la loro crescita e presenza, personaggi di cui avrei voluto di più o di cui cmq avrei voluto almeno vedere un finale decente perchè se lo meritavano. Alcuni rapporti tra l'altro sono stati veramente belli da accompagnare nella loro trasformazione, vederli dare forma a qualcosa di concreto su cui prima non avrei fatto affidamento. Mi sono piaciute anche le poche (purtroppo) scene di combattimento e quelle con l'uso della magia. Lo sguardo e il portamento di FL sono stati magnetici: sembrava proprio una gatta.
Di contro, col tipo di storia e per come è stata portata avanti, questo prodotto sarebbe dovuto durare di più. Invece abbiamo cose chiuse a caso, con personaggi che avrei voluto vedere ammoniti e invece nisba. Oppure la questione del grande cattivo che viene risolta in quattro e quatr'otto con un finale che sinceramente mi ha lasciato molti dubbi. Tutto quello che penso a riguardo sono mie teorie e forse è davvero così, ma nessuno ha messo un punto alla cosa: nessuno davvero ce lo spiega.
Nel complesso è un drama che si fa vedere, di compagnia, che consiglierei sicuramente per i personaggi e alcune dinamiche ma poteva essere molto, ma molto meglio.
p.s. Xu Kai non mi ha fatta entusiasmare, sorry.
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Une série qui se regarde sans soulever de passion
Petite critique express :+ un très bon personnage féminin qui manie aussi bien le sarcasme que les arts martiaux. C'est un plaisir de voir Tian Xi Wei dans ce genre de rôle, Elle a bien grandit. La gamine insouciante et mutine fait ici place à une femme sensuelle, blasée et qui nous régale de ses répliques ironiques. Se je ne devais noter que sur cette base, je donnerais sans hésiter un 10!
+ Un couple secondaire ultra adorable! voire même un troisième couple plutôt sympa ( mais sous-exploité)
+ Une bromance ultra ultra adorable ( Mei SI et ...... je vous laisse le découvrir)
+ Un début d'intrigue intéressant et captivant.
Malheureusement, les points négatifs, essentiellement dans la deuxième partie, sont plus nombreux :
+ des vilains ennuyants et dont le charisme a dû mal à émerger.
+ des personnages secondaires qui ne présentent que peu d'intérêt.
+Un couple principal qui n'est pas mauvais mais loin de soulever et de déchainer les passions....
+ L'intrigue s'essouffle après quelques épisodes, la partie " je t'aime moi non plus" souvent inévitable et souvent raté est bel et bien présent. Les relations démons et humains axés le stéréotype méchants vs gentils qui rendent le drama long et fade.
Le drama se regarde je dirais.
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MELHOR DRAMA DE FANTASIA
Bom vou começar falando que não se leve pelas críticas falando que esse drama não presta foi o 2 drama de fantasia que eu assisti e foi a melhor coisa que eu fiz esse ano a personagem principal feminina eu amei ela amei a atuação a beleza ela me conseguia me transmitir a emoção que ela estava sentindo o protagonista masculino já tinha assistido outro drama com ele então já percebia como seria a atuação e não fiquei decepcionada amei muito esse drama só acho que os últimos episódios foram bem enrolados mais amei o final e principalmente a cena bônusWas this review helpful to you?
sejauh ini aku suka banget sama ceritanya, para cast jugaa akuu suka banget dan menambah koleksi aktor/aktris yang belum aku kenal. mba xiwei sooo coolll karena selama ini aku liat beliau versi acting dann ini pertama kalinya aku menonton drama xukai! aku menyukai wen hua (pelayan zhu yu), kaisar kamu jadi baik yaa disni? soalnya di sebelah kamu sangat bikin kesal! permaisuri dan selir yang sangat akur bahkan kaisar sajaaa ga kuat! adik seperguruan zhu yu, aku liat kamu kyk adiknya mba wednesday yaaa sekilass (?) takut banget shu (siluman buku) berada di pihak musuh, moga kamu ketemu jodoh yang baik yaaa tp sama aku gapapa kok ^^ ini juga pertama kalinya aku menonton drama winwin meski as support role, INIMAHHH MODE KEMBANG DESAAA NCT GASIHH?? lai wei mingg aku melihat muuu! ini klo dibahas ga kelar", aku suka lagunyaaaaa!
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