Fighting for Love

A sleeper hit! Female Lead is a badass!

I love this series. I thought it was going to be boring but I was surprised by the acting and the storyline.

The script was well written and the flow of the drama is surprisingly smooth. No silly or cutie acts from the female casts.

The story is about A Mai who searched for her adoptive brother/ fiance, Chen Qi, so that she could find out from him why he killed her parents and let her live. During this journey, she encountered the love of her life, Shang Yi Zhi and her battleground enemy, from the Beimo State, General Chang Yu Qing.

She joined the army after she had found out CQ had become the Marshall of the Beimo State so that she could kill him in the battle. She won admiration from her brothers in the army. She also helped SYZ to become an emperor.

This story is about a female's fearless determination to defend her country even though she had to sacrifice her love and her life.

An entertaining drama to watch. I don't know why some netizens prefer to see silly romantic dramas. This is the one for audience who enjoy good C-dramas.

Acting wise: Zhang Tian Ai as A Mai was a good choice. She was able to deliver the emotions that A Mai encountered throughout her search for Chen Qi and her romance and disappointment in Shang Yi Zhi.

Zhang Hao Wei as Shang Yi Zhi? Many commentators find this actor lack of experience playing the role but I personally think he was a good choice. I love SYZ's response to his ministers in Episode 34 where they threatened to boycott his court. He executed the ministers without hesitation to install fear in his court. A good emperor knows when and how to exert his authority.

Other supporting casts also deserve my praises especially the actress who played SYZ's mother/ aunt and the actor playing Chen Qi. The emotional flashbacks by Chen Qi hit the audience all the time.

I enjoyed this series. Therefore, it deserves a perfect 10.

Watch and rate it yourself.

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basically a variation of Mulan!

I dropped this series after 16 Episodes!

The "disguise" of the FL is laughable! I recognized her immediately as a woman with no knowledge of plot or actors with my "western eyes", it is impossible to think that actual Chinese would fall for it.

There is more chemistry between a Misogynist and a Feminist than between any of the males and the FL. I havent found anything that I would even remotely call romantic. Even the kiss they shared is more like a kiss an Aunt gives to her Nephew after which he goes "bääh". Not that I care much about romance at all but either do it right or dont do it at all.

Her "anger" when she sees the killer looks like a Chihuahua barking at a Rottweiler. She is supposed to look menacing yet only manages to look ridiculous like a child whose toy has been taken away. Not convincing at all. I have to mention though, she does a good job overall in portraying male mannerisms but its just not enough!

I spoiled myself the rest of the story (which was the main reason for dropping it) and oh boy, it looks like the usual contrived Drama BS story.

Its not all bad and will probably work for others who can better manage the points I just criticized but it surely isnt working for me! Besides, I will admit that I have a personal bias. I am sick and tired of the "strong woman" trope with 100 pound women charging into the ranks of elite Soldiers some weighing twice as much. Especially as a man who has actually fought (boxing), knowing what that means, there is no way I can suspend my disbelief enough to be able to enjoy this. Its hard and unbelievable enough when its men doing it.

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Bad storyline, bad acting, and overall boring.

Fighting for Love is a historical drama about a female general disguised as a man seeking revenge against Chen Qi. I watched 9 episodes, which was so boring, so I am dropping it.

The Synopsis:
The story follows A Mai, a female general of the founding era of the Southern Xia dynasty, who discards her feminine attire and dons battle armor, enduring hardships to become a legendary female warrior. A Mai, the daughter of the Duke of Jingguo in Southern Xia, witnesses her entire family being killed by her childhood friend Chen Qi. Years later, A Mai, now a young woman, disguises herself as a man and roams the martial world, seeking revenge against Chen Qi.

Through a series of coincidences, A Mai saves Shang Yi Zhi, the son of the Grand Princess. Subsequently, she helps him escape dangerous situations multiple times, intertwining their destinies. As war breaks out, A Mai sheds her feminine attire and joins the military, becoming an infantry soldier. With her exceptional military talents, she achieves remarkable feats and rises to the rank of General Mai. Alongside this, she assists Shang Yi Zhi, who is hunted and faces difficulties, in finding his true self and accomplishing great deeds.

A Mai repeatedly clashes with General Chang Yu Qing from the enemy forces on the battlefield. Despite their confrontations, they unintentionally go through life-and-death situations together, developing a mutual understanding and respect. However, faced with the brutality of war, A Mai willingly sets aside personal attachments
and uses her youth and fervor to defend her army.

My Reviews:
1. The drama didn't lure me after 9 episodes. I don't have much review to say about it.

I am dropping it and giving it a 5.0 rating.

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ML'nin sıfır karakter gelişimi ve çileden çıkaran davranışları bende travma yarattı

bitirdiğimde keşke yorumlarına baksaydım dediğim o dizi. sonlara doğru ağlamaktan gözlerim şişti aslında çok hüzünlü bir şey yok ama ML o kadar salak ki sinirden kafayı yedirtti. cdrama sektörünün en pısırık en götü boklu ML'lerinden. bir insanda hiç mi karakter gelişimi olmaz arkadaş. kız general oluyor bu hala yerinde sayıyor. kadın karakter olmasaydı defalarca kendini mezarda bulurdu. her yaptığı aptallığı alttan aldım taa ki en sevdiğim karakterin ölümüne kadar. he birde koskoca imparatorsun evleneceğin kızı bile seçemiyorsun üstüne üstlük evlendiği kadınla çocuk yapıyor sonra FL'ye gelip yok sana aşığım yok bilmem ne kanser oldum yemin ediyorum. neyse dizi boyunca ''en çok yaşamayı kim hak ediyor?'' diye sorsalar şüphesiz kardeş tang derim ama sırf ML'nin salaklığı yüzünden boktan bir şekilde öldü. FL sonda ML'i affetmiyor (go girlll) en doğru kararları veriyor o yüzden kendisini tebrik ederim. bir çok kişiyi ekrana kilitleyen ve oyunculuğuyla hayran kaldığım chang yu qing karakterinin ekran süresi çok azdı. dizi için ilk yarı yazın yediğin hurmalar ikinci yarı kışın götünü tırmalar tadında diyebilirim. son bölümlere doğru kahırdan öteki dünyaya gittim geldim. genel anlamda 2024'ün en iyi cdramalarından baya güzel dizi izlenir.

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Otra versión de Mulan

Al principio se me hizo una historia un poco lenta y aburrida; también me desesperaba Mai (la protagonista) porque cometia muchos errores al actuar por impulsividad, nada más tenía suerte, porque con todo lo que hacía, era para que haya acabado muy mal de no ser por la ayuda del marqués; sin embargo siento que Mai evoluciona mucho a lo largo de la historia, es entendible que viva con rencor por la traición que sufrió, pero poco a poco va dándose cuenta que es más importante cuidar a las personas que quiere y de su pueblo, antes que buscar una venganza personal.

Con el marqués me paso todo lo contrario, aunque era un niño mimado y siendo sinceros un inútil, se me hizo tierno, y divertido, era muy lindo verlo enamorandose de Mai y protegiendola, me gustó que también creciera cuando empezó a comandar el ejercito, pero ese amor por Mai lo hacía ser muy egoísta y poner en riesgo a todo su escuadrón y pueblo solo por rescatarla de las locuras en que ella se metía, y para el cargo tan importante que tenía era algo FATAL. A pesar de que tenía buenas intenciones, por la cuestiones que fuera lastimó mucho a Mai, especialmente cuando se convirtió en emperador, y más que amor, ya sentía que él tenía una obsesión por ella, porque a fuerza quería tenerla a su lado, sin importar lo que ella quisiera o el daño que pudiera generar a terceros, traicionando a personas que lo habían apoyado y le habían sido fiel en todo su proceso para llegar al poder.

En cuanto a personajes secundarios, obviamente no pude evitar amar a Tang, él si le brindó una amistad desinteresada y honesta a Mai, la apoyo y nunca la juzgo, era divertido y un gran confidente. No perdonaré lo que le hicieron, él merecía ser feliz 🥺😭💔

Y llendome al lado de los villanos, odie a Chen Qi con intensidad por la traición que cometió hacia la familia de Mai, pero viendo las cosas de una manera más amplia, con todo el poder que tenía y todas las oportunidades que tuvo, jamás la daño e incluso en el fondo sentía culpa por lo que hizo y de alguna manera lo compenso, literal se sacrifico para que ella pudiera obtener su venganza y eso me impacto mucho, no es que lo amara apartir de eso, porque igualmente cometió muchas injusticias, pero al menos le tome algo de respecto. A Chang Yu Qi, por más villano que fuera, si lo ame, era descarado, arrogante, pero divertido y me encantaba como lo coqueteaba a Mai y como fue agradecido y le devolvió la ayuda que le dio en su momento... Creo que ese otro motivo por el que empece a cogerle fastidio al marqués/emperdor; incluso los villanos qué eran personas con unas ideologías muy arriagadas, con gran prepotencia, con motivos para odiar a Mai y con poder para abatirla, tuvieron la capacidad de respetarla como persona y darle libertad, y él que supuestamente la amaba, no quiso entender que su felicidad no era a su lado y mucho menos si eso iba en contra de las convicciones qué ella tenía.

Me alegre que Mai no se haya quedado con él al final, como lo he dicho, a pesar de sus razones, él tenía hacia ella un amor egoísta y no la dejaba ser libre y la lastimó muchas veces y de muchas maneras. Ella tuvo su final feliz, luchando por proteger a su pueblo y defendiendo sus ideales... Como lo dijeron su ejército del norte, ella era la diosa de la guerra... Y nadie está a su altura 😎⚔️♀️✨

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