FL is an acquired taste
So, I’ve loved the premise. A parody with characters that are controlled to do stuff according to a shitty script? Seems fun!It started off ok… but I dropped it around ep 4 because I hated ML. I decided to come back just after I’ve watched the worst drama ever, so in my mind I had nothing else to lose.
I began enjoying it, but FL here is difficult… I get her motives(surviving the awful iconic moments that HAD to happen), but they don’t make up for cruelty. She was CRUEL multiple times. It’s ok if you hate someone, it’s ok if you don’t want anything with them. It’s not ok to be deliberately hurtful and cruel, like poke and kick a dying dog.
Even when ML changed she was extremely stupid and unnecessarily cruel. She started getting on my nerves for real around episode 23-25. It was very difficult to watch up until she finally stops harassing him on 31(or was it 32). And it was sudden, and not emotional at all. You know those beautiful slow burn dramas where the character makes a heartfelt apology and say they love etc?? Nope. Nothing. She just accepts him and that’s it. Before that I wonder why he kept coming back to her like a wounded dog, and it made me annoyed with him also. At least he wasn’t suffering due to her anymore. Again, I’m not saying she should’ve accepted he was great and love him or whatever, cuz I get her reasons of not wanting to be with him. My issue with her is the cruelty, the way she made him suffer even more, everytime he tried getting closer to her.
ML was too much of a martyr for my taste. He accepted everything without explaining himself, no defenses, nothing. Max he’d say was “trust me!” and nothing more. Sure, sometimes his actions would speak louder (should, but FL as I’ve mentioned was difficult to say the least, always misunderstanding and wanting to hurt him until he bled), but even so it was very hard for me to watch him do nothing. He reminded me of Audrey(the girl not the plant) from Little Shop of Horrors with her “yes doctor, sorry doctor!!” personality. Sure he was probably broken due to his difficult childhood. But something still felt off about it, specially with FL that did nothing to make him like her (quite the contrary) and he’d still go after her to beg attention.
All the other characters grew on me really fast (except the Emperor and 2ML). Love ML brother, he was super sweet. FL sister was great too.
Side romances didn’t catch me but it’s a me problem as I never care much about them. Alas, I had a difficult time trying to care about the main romance on this one!
BG music here is awesome! Every moment had music that fit it really well.
Costumes were beautiful too!
All in all, if the developments of the characters were more linear, instead of mostly sudden (apart from ML and 2ML), and if FL wasn’t such a villainess for the most part, I’d have enjoyed this a lot more.
Final episode was a fun one, but the ending was disappointing. I’ve watched the scene post credit, and it was just ok. I probably won’t rewatch but I don’t quite regret watching this.
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The best drama in 2025 for me.
It’s fun, creative, engaging, the acting is by far my favorite from both leads and the OST is so fun and timed perfectly for every scene! The wedding song, the Hurry song, the birds chirping, don’t get me started that this OST is jammed packed with great singers and the lyrics hit hard!Honestly, tackling a light comedy genre is difficult to begin with and every joke/pun pokes fun at c-ent and ancient costume drama as it is while tackling prejudice, fear and becoming your own protagonist. Then you get the transmigration plot into the 1D world, and at the end leaves you contemplating are Xiaoyu and Nan Feng also part of another universe or script?
Loved loved loved!!!!
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I am actually so disappointed...
I am actually so disappointed... THAT THIS DRAMA IS OVER 😭When I tell you I am in love with this drama I mean it! The acting, the OST, everything was absolutely incredible. The only reason I gave the story a 9/10 is because I did get frustrated about Yimeng being so stubborn and not seeing how amazing our Nan Heng is, I cried for Nan Heng so much like bro was really suffering in this story and it was unbearable for me but I get it, it's apart of the plot so meh I guess. Don't get me wrong though I absolutely loved Song Yimeng's character as well ok, the actress did an amazing job and I understand her point of view maybe 75% of the time okay, the girl was scared of being turned into a human pig and having her whole family beheaded. The only character I hated since the early stages of this drama is no drum roll cuz I am sure everyone agrees is Chu Guihong, this guy.... Oh my god save me.... So stupid, so dense, so unhinged like I am sorry I didn't get him AT ALL. Like brother even the Emperor who we thought was the stupid and crazy got his senses together at that old age but you can't use your brain? PLEASE! Over all this drama is freaking amazing, I am so thankful to the producers and the writers for giving us TWO possible happy endings like I couldn't ask for more but I kinda wanna ask for a season 2 solely for the reason of me wanting to see them live their life happily ever after with kids in modern time but like yeh I am asking too much so ignore me I guess.... Lmao all jokes aside, I will definitely rewatch this drama, this drama is a 100% going to my top 5 drama of the year list. I AM JUST IN LOVE OK? To the point where like I was genuinely soooo sad when I finished it not because it was bad obviously I have been praising this drama for 10 mins now but because it was sooooo good I didn't want it to be over! I was like "can't we have 5 more episodes? Too much? 3? No? 1? Pleaseeee? I am begging on my knees?" like yeh... PLEASE WATCH THIS DRAMA CUZ LIKE YEH IT IS HELLA AMAZING~
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I wish the FL character was more intelligent
I really like the drama so far! I really love the acting of both the actress and the actor.However, I am so annoyed with the writing of the FLs character. Like why is the character development?! She is just being annoying at this point and adds no value to the unfolding storyline. She's suppose to be a key figure but all she does is being annoyed and wary and the ML instead of actually listening to him. Also all she can say is that the story will be like how the writer wants it to be, especially when it is about Nan Heng. But then again she wants to go AGAINST the story, which doesn't make sense at all.
I wish her character was more developed.
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BIG DISAPPOINTMENT
It has a great cast and backgrounds and environments are excellent. What isn't? The plot and story. At first it was great. I really enjoyed the first 5 or so episodes. But then... NOTHING SEEMED TO BE HAPPENING. I started getting bored around episode 15 and after that everything became so much more frustrating.If the writers couldn't write a plot, they could at least have shaved it down to half of the episodes so it was more compact and didn't drag on too much. It's funny because it simultaneously mocks terrible plots and is one at the same time. I've watched similar shows before, it can be done well. How not to do it well? Have the characters just lounge around going to parties and stuff where NOTHING HAPPENS.
WHYYYYYYYY?!
There's also issues with the characters. Other than the ML mostly EVERYONE IS STUPID. And the second FL? I hate her guts because WARNING!!!! The second FL attempts to s*x**lly assault the ML! (That doesn't count as a spoiler, right? Just a warning?) WHAT?! And the main FL was great up until around episode 14 or 15. She wants to do good... but she's like "let's kill x!" SHE NEVER LEARNS.
I just couldn't take how STUPID all but two - and then went down to ONE - were being. AHHHHHHH!!!
SOMEONE get the producers to write a fix it for this!!!! PLEASE!!!! (Actually that could be pretty cool. A transported to another world inside of a transported to another world).
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One of the worst characterizations I have ever seen
By now I must have covered all the decently rated k-dramas, c dramas out there. If there is one show where I really was scratching my head on what did I just watch, this show will take the award. Not sure why it shows as a comedy, except for first episode, I didn’t feel any other episodes funny, rather want to knock some sense into the female lead and bang my head somewhere to get vested into completing 40 episodes of it.Was this review helpful to you?
1. "A Dream Within a Dream: Stunning Action and Unexpected Depth"
This drama took me by surprise in the best way possible. From the captivating acting to the flawless fight choreography, it delivers an emotionally charged experience wrapped in beautiful visuals and hauntingly poetic storytelling.The acting was top-notch — each character, especially Nan Heng and Song Yimeng, felt raw and grounded. While I did feel a little frustrated with Song Yimeng at times, it only speaks to how invested I was in her journey and how humanly flawed her decisions felt.
The fight scenes? Absolutely phenomenal. Some of the best I’ve ever seen in a Chinese drama. The battle scenes had me rewatching them over and over again — they're that good. Every clash was not just about power but pain, purpose, and character.
The storyline, while emotionally rich and sometimes comedic, could be a bit confusing in parts. Certain plot elements and twists felt like they could’ve been explained or implied more clearly — especially when it comes to the transitions between worlds and character motivations. But even with its complexities, it remains deeply engaging and layered.
The music deserves a standing ovation — 10/10. I especially loved the inclusion of the OSTs from My Journey to You, which added an extra layer of emotional resonance and nostalgia.
Overall, this drama has both heart and depth. It's visually stunning, brilliantly acted, and leaves a lasting impression. I'd definitely recommend it, and it has strong rewatch value — especially if you love beautifully tragic romances, layered characters, and swordplay with substance.
⭐ Final Verdict: A hauntingly beautiful journey worth taking — even if it leaves you a little heartbroken at the end... Because its finished.
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ONE OF MY FAV THIS YEAR!
I decided to watch this drama mainly because of Zhu Xudan, since I’ve loved her ever since Love Game in Eastern Fantasy. I’m glad I gave it a try because there were so many things I enjoyed!The story was really engaging up until around episode 32. I found myself completely drawn in, and I was especially impressed by the male lead. He delivered such a strong performance that I am now interested in checking out more of his dramas. The OST was another highlight for me. The music fit the mood perfectly, and I loved it so much that I have added the songs to my personal playlist.
At first, I was frustrated with how the male lead’s story was written, since it felt unfair and unsatisfying in some parts of the earlier episodes. Then, when the screenwriter suddenly appeared in the last episodes, I found it annoying and thought it might ruin the whole experience. But as the story went on, the way the characters changed and grew in those final episodes actually surprised me. By the time I reached the ending, I felt satisfied and even amazed at how it all came together.
Overall, this drama gave me a mix of emotions. There were moments of frustration, but also a lot of enjoyment. The ending really made up for the earlier disappointments, and I can say I loved it. Definitely would rewatch this again!!
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best funny drama 2025
best funny drama 2025 fl is soooo funny and smart love herbest funny drama 2025 fl is soooo funny and smart love her best funny drama 2025 fl is soooo funny and smart love her best funny drama 2025 fl is soooo funny and smart love her best funny drama 2025 fl is soooo funny and smart love herbest funny drama 2025 fl is soooo funny and smart love herbest funny drama 2025 fl is soooo funny and smart love herbest funny drama 2025 fl is soooo funny and smart love herbest funny drama 2025 fl is soooo funny and smart love herbest funny drama 2025 fl is soooo funny and smart love herbest funny drama 2025 fl is soooo funny and smart love herbest funny drama 2025 fl is soooo funny and smart love herbest funny drama 2025 fl is soooo funny and smart love herbest funny drama 2025 fl is soooo funny and smart love herbest funny drama 2025 fl is soooo funny and smart love herbest funny drama 2025 fl is soooo funny and smart love her
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PERFECT SOUL CATCHING DRAMA
At first, I thought it was really entertaining, a fun drama, full of references from famous cdrama, playing on a strong comedy/parody side but it's totally addictive and super fun start.Then I saw the romance forming and I loved it. I was so so excited to see where it was going and how everything will unfold.
Finally, when I next woke up from the show, the drama was over without me realizing it...
Not a single one boring episode
I REPEAT
NOT ONE SINGLE BORING EPISODE
In fact the 15 last episodes went by so fast I didn't realize 45minutes went by... It felt more like a 15 minutes long episode and I NEEDED THE NEXT ONE RIGHT NOW
PERFECT STORYLINE
PERFECT PLOTS
PERFECT ENDING (S...) (stay after the credit for the hidden scene!!)
PERFECT PERFORMANCES
PERFECT ACTORS
PERFECT CHARACTERS
PERFECT ROMANCE
PERFECT BROMANCE
PERFECT BALANCE BETWEEN FUN AND SERIOUS
VERY VERY GOOD OST <3
PERFECT SOUL CATCHING DRAMA
I want a season 2, I want a rewatch, I don't want it to end, I don't want them to split, I want to know what there is next, I want to stay with them
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This is Hillarious Drama ????
BEST OF HILLARIOUS DRAMA OF THIS YEAR 👏🏻🙌🏻👏🏻🙌🏻👏🏻🙌🏻👏🏻🙌🏻👏🏻What i love about this drama :
1. This is yuning first drama become "Prince 7th"
Finally i can see his hanfu costume become glamour and blink blink
2. Their Hanfu Costume ❤️😍🤩❤️😍🤩
Especially with Song yimeng hanfu matching with accesssories the pinky one ❤️❤️❤️
3. Of course the story like Guardians of dafeng, so similar 👏🏻🙌🏻👏🏻🙌🏻
4. THIS IS FRESH STORY, CAUSE I LOVE HISTORICAL COMEDY 😆😂🤣😆😂🤣
SO EXCELLENT 🙌🏻👏🏻🙌🏻👏🏻🙌🏻
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almost a great drama
interesting use of isekai plot. acting was good, all the side characters were interesting, loved the ML, couldn’t stand the FL character. she ruined the first 30 eps imo. the last 10 eps are complete perfect *chefs kiss* no notes but it was a STRUGGLE to get to them. FL character was the worst and honestly didn’t redeem herself at all she just suddenly became tolerable. her character really needed to atone for all she did to ML and the fact she didn’t kinda ruined the overall experience for meWas this review helpful to you?
