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The CHEMISTRY takes the spotlight! Prince turned superhero bound to enemy female general
My high rating is mostly for the romance between our leads. When I saw this pairing I wasn't expecting these two to have such great chemistry. Every time they hold hands, every loving glance, every hug just oozed sweetness.Cheng Lei was decent in The Female General but he finally won me over as Jin'an. I found this character to be a lot more enjoyable and Cheng Lei did a great job making Jin'an as animated and charismatic as he was. I think it took me seeing him in a role where he had to shift between personas to realize his talent. In My Journey to You his character was morally gray, serious, and pretty boring. But Jin'an was just perfection.
Song Yi, this pretty alien, was never my favorite but I found her tolerable before as long as she wasn't crying. I had my doubts about being able to see her as a fierce general but she put her own spin on the character and I wound up liking her. Her character was elegant and noble but what I loved most was how straightforward she was. When she loved, she loved hard and gave her whole heart to Jin'an. But when things took a turn for the worse, although she was sad to lose him, she never allowed herself to become completely lovesick and lose focus of what's really important. But there are still limits to what Song Yi can do. She never came off as truly intimidating because of that sweet voice lol All of her outfits were beautiful though!
Guan Hong is my 2nd highlight after the main CP. Mo Yin was perfect to me. He's always such a cutie and so mesmerizing when he's on screen. I didn't need to see a full blown love story between him and Lu Xin but she grew on me by the end and their scenes became fun to watch.
The OST! I loved it. Almost every song in still stuck in my head but the LYN song was the best. The CGI and overall cinematography was mediocre but then still over the top at times. Not enough to ruin it for me because I normally have low expectations in that department anyway.
I definitely liked more than I disliked with this drama. I found the ending theme really touching when Jin'an basically expresses that his heart will always remember her and he will always uncontrollably fall in love with her even if his mind forgets her. Their bond was really sweet to watch. You just have to get through the middle, which kind of drags because it's a bunch of plotless episodes where our CP is just bonding. But once the drama comes back from its walk in the park, the last 10 eps are very enjoyable. I can overlook the silly villains as well because they never get that much screen time or cause too much trouble. I'm also a nerd for anything superhero so I did wish that there were a few more of those scenes but I'll take what I got. I would definitely watch this again for the romance and for the last arc.
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Went Beyond my Expectation
During a battle between Yao Kingdom and Taijin, General Li Shuang was separated from her troops and pursued by Yao forces. Injured and bloodied by the battle, FL was encircled and left with no way to run, when suddenly a sudden force from her feet surged outward, pushing back her pursuers. A kid plopped in front of her, and went to fight off Yao troops and helped her escape. Having no memories, riddled with injuries and no clue on his background, Li Shuang took him into her camp and gave him a name, Jin An. Little did she know the kid was actually a product of a botched witchcraft placed on Prince Annan, Duan Aodeng, the commander of Yao army, which transformed him into a fighter with supernatural strength and abilities with side effect of memory loss and his adult body turned into a child. And because Li Shuang’s blood had dripped into his mouth when he laid on the ground after escaping the wizard’s cave, a blood oath had been forged between them, which tied their fates together for a lifetime.Ryan Cheng has proven himself yet again as Duan Aodeng/Jin An. I have seen 3 of Ryan Cheng’s dramas so far, and one thing i noticed is that, he stripped and goes off bare chested in all of them 😆 But this is definitely the first drama that i saw him acting cheeky and carefree. In other dramas that I’ve seen, he had always taken the cold and aloof kind of roles, where it’s always the girl who chases after him. This is a new look on him, where he’s the one fawning over the girl, indulging her to ridiculous extent while being coy and sulky. This definitely casts a different light on him and he acted out the role immaculately perfect. That being said, his character as Prince Annan is of course much more interesting and injects more depth compared to the lovesick puppy Jin An. Although I didnt like how badly he treated FL during their first meeting, it is unavoidable as they were ultimately two generals of opposing kingdoms.
Although generally Song Yi is fine as Li Shuang, personally i felt she was too physically scrawny for the role. In reality, it is literally impossible for somebody who trains daily and fight battles for years not to develop somekind of muscle. I had served in the Navy before and even though i am small in stature even for a woman, even the skinniest of us would still develop some muscle. Muscle is literally a side effect of those heavy workout, and yet I just saw skin and bones on Song Yi, much like those noble young ladies who does nothing all day long but play music, recite poems or embroider. It’s just not convincing enough. And her shrieking voice when she commands the troops makes it worse. The way she wields weapons is also not really convincing, maybe due to fact that she was just too skinny to look formidable in the battlefield. But other than this physical shortcoming, her depiction of Li Shuang is somewhat acceptable. Song Yi’s Li Shuang might not have been among the best female generals out there, but she is borderly acceptable. She exudes the air of resolution and bravery, and that is what the novel’s Li Shuang is all about. I like that the show manage to add more personality to Li Shuang compared to the novel, being short as it is. Although, I still cringe when she acted cheesy around Jin An, like she turned to be a whole different person than that general who leads troops on the battlefield.
The SML Crown Prince turned out to be quite a surprise. They actually decided to turn him into a shady character from the upright and honest novel’s Crown Prince. I guess it is necessary for the sake of the plot. The actor basically played the very same character he took up on Kill Me Love Me, so he’s definitely done this rodeo hence it is quite hard to be bad at it.
And by the way, i am totally loving FL’s sidekick Liu Xin played by Shi Ce. This character used to be a common physician before she was called to treat FL’s battle wounds and later became the army physician. She kinda became best friends with FL ever since. I really like that she was the kind of girl who isn’t afraid to speak her mind, confess when she likes someone and take a step back when she is rejected. It’s like a modern, sensible girl in an ancient body. Her cheeky, innocent demeanor is the comic relief in this show.
The fighting sequence here is very good. Duan Aodeng’s sequences are formidable and fierce, while Jin An exudes mystery and darkness with excellent seamless CGI. Only one thing doesnt sit right by me - a general using bow and arrows as her main weapon is honestly extremely unrealistic. Bow and arrows are naturally not feasible for close combat, especially when the arrows are very limited. i literally laugh when i saw FL flipping left and right shooting out those arrows in most of her hands-on fights. Like seriously? 🙄 Dear screenwriters, please get real. There’s a reason why generals use swords or spears or any other inexhaustible short range tools as their main weapon on the battlefield, and it’s definitely not just for show.
Except for Song Yi who shouldve spent more effort developing some muscles and strength and screenwriter’s unrealistic choice of having FL use bow and arrow as main weapon, everything else is picture perfect, though i do feel that the romance had been too cheesy. In the novel, there had not been many romantic moment between the main leads cuz it was always only the ML obsessed over FL due to the blood oath, while the FL had always been suspicious of him even though she did feel indebted to him for his many rescues of her and her troops. Guess they changed this so the show wouldnt be too bland and short.
And i like the fact that they made ML’s transformation sound ‘sci-fi’ish, when the original idea had been more to sorcery. At least it’s more bearable with the futuristic sounding than sombre eerie music.
The songs are really nice, some slow and endearing while some catchy and groovy. The set and costume are convincing and nice to look at.
I like how they expanded the plot from a 49ch novel. Some can be boring, but most are enjoyable, the pairings of side couples are real cute and heartwarming. It’s definitely one of the good adaptations put there, following the novel’s main plot closely without planting much holes on its sideplots. Very brilliantly executed with such limited source from a short novel.
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Familiar tropes meet solid execution and storytelling
The perfect blend of tried-and-tested tropes paired with solid, consistent writing, well-paced storytelling, and commendable technical execution. Shadow Love easily earns its place as one of the strongest romance period dramas of the year.I honestly don’t even know where to begin because there’s just so much to rave about. Sure, the drama has its fair share of hiccups and lapses (I still can’t wrap my head around how the female lead’s blood ended up being swallowed by the male lead during the first part, plus a few other questionable scenes), but these are more than compensated for by how well the series fares overall.
The premise—two powerful generals from opposing states, a dash of fantasy, an amnesia arc and personality shifts, and well-written secondary characters—isn’t groundbreaking. But what makes it work is the consistency in direction, writing, and pacing.
I’ve seen my fair share of historical fantasies and dramas that use “breather” scenes, probably for the sake of character downtime or viewer relief, but they often add little to the plot and end up making half—or worse, an entire—episode feel like a filler. Shadow Love doesn’t fall into that trap. Every part is decisive, pushing the narrative exactly where it needs to go. No unnecessary arcs, no wasted time.
The character writing remains consistent, even with the inclusion of the amnesia subplot. The male lead’s personality shift—uptight and emotionally closed off before the arc, then suddenly carefree and free-spirited during it—could’ve felt jarring or incongruent. But it’s thoughtfully supported through a conversation between the male lead and his brother Emperor Wencheng. It’s a detail I appreciated, especially since shows often leave viewers to fill in gaps themselves.
I also loved how they wrote Crown Prince Su Mu Yang. He’s a morally gray character, and his internal conflict is decently fleshed out.
The secondary characters weren’t sidelined, either. They had meaningful development that added crucial weight to the plot, which is refreshing, especially since secondary characters are often treated as mere ornaments in the series.
From a technical standpoint, the execution is also really impressive for a series.
The use of camera work to emphasize mood and subject was thoughtful. The shots weren’t overly reliant on set design, and the camera movements added emotional depth to scenes.
The lighting wasn’t spectacular, but it was well-utilized and never overbearing—a highlight for me, especially given the awkward lighting choices I’ve noticed in recent historical dramas.
The musical cues were spectacular. The OST is strong, and the timing of each track was precise, elevating the storytelling in key moments.
This good execution was especially evident during Xuan Yi Ke’s transformation scenes. The CGI, music scoring, and acting came together beautifully and it ended up as one of the most stunning transformations I’ve seen in a drama.
Acting-wise, I have to spotlight Cheng Lei. Admittedly, there’s a bit of bias here, but beyond my growing admiration for him, I’m genuinely impressed by his performance.
He portrayed three characters in this series: Duan Ao Deng /Prince Annan, Jin An, and Xuan Yi Ke /masked black man. And while the shifts were subtle, you could clearly see the nuanced differences in each role.
Coming from Legend of the Female General, I can also say he has a knack for building strong and good chemistry with his leading lady.
I was also pleasantly surprised by Bi Wen Jun’s portrayal of Crown Prince Su Mu Yang, a dual-role character. I’ve always seen Bi Wen Jun as the standard male lead, but his take on the anti-hero was unexpected and shows he’s a flexible actor.
As for the ending—it’s a no-brainer, kind of predictable, but this is not a miss. There is a difference that lies in the writing. The writer knew exactly where to take the audience, so the execution wasn’t messy as it flowed well and wrapped up cleanly.
Overall, while the premise leans on familiar tropes, what makes Shadow Love stand out is that the writer never underestimated its audience. They took those well-worn formulas and elevated them with strong technical execution, resulting in a series that truly shines among its contemporaries this year.
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My beautiful general wife
I really enjoyed the series, it was fun and I got to see some cute reverse tropes (in the case of the general being all sweetly bossy to a helpless pretty boy) there were also some good villains that made me hate seeing them on camera. They pissed me off so hard. Some characters were developed nicely but at times that same development seemed a bit hasty.While I loved the series and how it ended, I didn't cry a lot which is just my own personal metric for dramas. (if I cry at some point during the drama then that means that the drama touched me that deeply).
The soundtrack was really nice and the main theme and song were great.
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Shadow Love: Sparks Between Shadows
Shadow Love starring Song Yi as General Li Shuang and Cheng Lei as Jin An/Duan Ao Deng, blends romance, intrigue, and personal growth into an engaging story.Romance & Chemistry
Li Shuang (Song Yi) is composed, serious, and carries the weight of responsibility with poise, while Jin An (Cheng Lei) brings playful energy, charm, and emotional warmth. Their contrasting personalities make their interactions compelling: Li Shuang’s discipline paired with Jin An’s liveliness creates natural tension and chemistry. Their romance develops organically, with moments of humor, loyalty, and heartfelt connection that keep viewers invested despite narrative unevenness.
Acting & Characterization
Song Yi delivers a strong performance as the composed and authoritative Li Shuang, showing subtle emotional depth in key moments. Cheng Lei stands out with his acting versatility, emboding three different personalities with layered charm; playful, loyal, stern and vulnerable, making him endearing and engaging. The dynamic between the two leads elevates the drama, even when the story’s pacing falters. Secondary characters are serviceable but less memorable.
Story & Plot
Adapted from Jiu Lu Fei Xiang’s novel, the story explores themes of love, identity, and duty. While intriguing, some plot elements feel too predictable or unevenly paced. Subplots, including political intrigue and secondary characters’ arcs, are underdeveloped, leaving minor threads unresolved. Still, the narrative provides a satisfying blend of romance, tension, and occasional suspense.
OST & Visuals
The soundtrack enhances key romantic and emotional scenes without overpowering them. Costume design is visually rich, reflecting rank, personality, and story context, though occasionally overly stylized.
While the OST is great, the CGI is a complete mess. Cheng Lei’s character transformations were somewhat undercut because the CGI failed to convincingly portray his various personas. While his acting brought them to life, the poorly executed effects diminished part of the viewing experience.
Watch Shadow Love if you enjoy:
Costume romances with meaningful character dynamics
Chemistry between contrasting leads
A mix of humor, devotion, and lighthearted tension
While the story sometimes falters and subplots feel undercooked, the romance stays enjoyable enough to make this a pleasant watch — as long as you don’t take the plot too seriously and just go with the vibes.
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"Sweet like honey, and sharp like mint"
First and foremost, let me kowtow to our mighty prince-general couple, whom I so adore and respect. 🙇♀✨ [Shadow Love] will be remembered as one of the most unique Chinese dramas of the historical romance-fantasy genre. The WHOLE drama really lived up to its name, which can literally be translated to "With Jin Chang'an". If we look back to the earlier episodes, when the leads first met, Shuang gave our ML the name "Jin An" in the hopes of establishing "perpetual peace and stability for the Jin dynasty", the era they live in. Their main goals were to "resolve the crisis and help people live in peace and prosperity" all along, and by episode 38, they brought peace to both Taijin and Da Yao kingdoms, their citizens, and also to themselves..These references can be found in this article ➡ (https://news.mydramalist.com/article/ryan-cheng-stars-alongside-another-female-general-in-shadow-love)
Now, let me tell y'all what impressed me the most. ʕっ•ᴥ•ʔっ💓
One, is the unique character designs (obviously, ain't it? X3). We get to see a lovable and obedient Jin An; the mysterious and wild Xuan Yi Ke; and lastly, the dignified Prince Annan of the Yao kingdom, Duan Ao Deng~ Cheng Lei delivered ALL of these roles with brilliance! 'Dislike' is not even an option here. The role was custom-made for him. The same goes for our FL, Li Shuang, portrayed by Song Yi. Despite the harsh criticisms aimed towards her, 'Li Shuang' wouldn't be perfect if it weren't for our actress. Next is Lu Xin and Mo Yin, our beloved secondary couple, who brought extra smiles to the viewers. I love how sarcastic Lu Xin can be, and how she can handle her man well~😝 No less than our great general Li! Then we have our Qiao'er and Ouyang Jun, the couple we failed to protect😿. Lastly, the person who had the most character development imo would be Li Ting (Shuang's younger brother). He started as a bratty younger sibling who'd always bring trouble to a determined individual who is worthy of respect, and Wu Yu Heng made it convincing~ This link here is proof that they nailed their roles with precision ➡ [ https://youtu.be/rprG6F82cqI?si=dU9_d_EERQaTaLMS ]
Second, there are the tight-knit bonds of various relationships, both platonic and romantic. Li Shuang's love for Jin An (ML) and the male lead's devotion towards her know no bounds, despite the outside influences and his inner turmoil. Their journey was not futile, and every moment was valuable for them to face off the looming angst. Apart from these lovebirds, the most heartwarming bonds can be found in the brotherhood of ML and his Emperor brother, Papa Li and his tiger cubs (Shuang'er and Ting'er), as well as the friendship between Lu Xin, Shuang and Jin An.
Lastly, we can't forget the magnificence of the beautiful settings and CGI, elegant wardrobe choices, hairdo, and makeup, as well as the pleasing OST music from start to finish. Some of my favourite OSTs are Sole Love by Liu Yu Ning, Beyond Fate by Jane Zhang, and Bringing Peace by Huang Xiao Yun~ All the intricate details the editing department has added bring life to not only the characters, but also to the world they live in~✨ It's a fantasy world, but nothing is overdone~ ^^
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My 2nd best cdrama for 2025
CL did so well here, kudos to the director for giving us 3 versions of CL and for me, this is best performance yet. The costume designers knew their assignment and for that, big congratulations!! From head to toe, his wardrobe for all his personas were amazingly beautiful.SL is a good actress and i especially enjoyed the scenes where she held the bow and arrow. Definitely a good choice of weapon and it suited her very perfectly, fierce!!! Episode 37 was my favorite episode and she did so well here. She portrayed the the different facets of the character so effortlessly on point.
The chemistry between CL and SY is perfect! Definitely something to be remembered, spanning all emotions you can think of.
The supporting cast were given ample time to develop and shine and they blended with the series so beautifully.
The last story arc was perfectly done, not hurried, just right.
OST is sooooo beautiful! The songs are in my playlist for life. LYN never fails.
Must watch!
PS. my top 1 for 2025 is TPOB
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A perfect emotional rollercoaster with gorgeous Ryan Cheng
To find no annoying useless filer character in a 38 episode drama is rare and Shadow Love is one of them. The drama is such a fun time with story, good actors, decent pacing and storyline and intelligent characters.But with so many shows maybe with better story lines out there what makes this one stand out....Ryan Cheng.
Unpopular but he was so much better in this than in Legend of Female General because the variety of emotions he displayed here was unreal. He was absolutely BEAUTIFUL, made my heartache with the way his eyes displayed all the emotions.
Even if for nothing else, watch it for Ryan Cheng.
Besides that the yearning, the protectiveness, the love, the angst, the chemistry.....takes your breath away. The only thing I would say could have been better was we could make him the prince a little earlier than it happened in the series.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED with GREAT CHEMISTRY!!!
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Visual Feast and I am not just talking about Cheng Lei
It is Cheng Lei's drama and he is the backbone of it. Now, this is what I can call unique. Atleast this drama tried something new (plot wise ) and the way Cheng Lei is doing three characters here is laudable for sure. He is breaking his mould. It is my first time seeing him doing comedy, goofy/innocent type of character. Obviously his usual indifferent one is also part of his other character but it is refreshing to see him doing something different than what he is already good at.If I have to describe cinematography- just pause anywhere during the episode and it looks like a scenery that you could use it as a background image, it is that level of beautiful. I am loving all the editing which is done smartly something that was completely missing in Legend of female general. That is how one puts 'impact' in a particular scene especially action scenes, even though Song Yi (FL) still doesn't have that physical apperance of a general but it still looks good and powerful. The one that really stood out to me was that herbalist girl. She is so natural in her acting. Maybe it is just the character but she is doing really great though I cannot say the same for her partner the other deputy general or something. I am enjoying side characters banter and obviously villain of the story. A well suited actress for Empress's role. She perfectly delivered those bewitching, obsessed and unstable vibes that was demanded by her role. There are some great action scenes and choreography is really smooth. Now the worst part- when someone writes a female general's character, the most important quality of a leader is his/her descision making abilities. FL is shown pretty smart/vigilant one here but all her decisions as a general are very questionable. She goes alone fighting, takes handful of soldiers to fight against a big bandit group and ultimately she becomes damsel in distress who needs ML to save her. If we really think about it she is not fit for a general's position who leads a huge group (mostly men). That is the worst thing of this drama. Why do they write female characters like that is still a mystery to me. Either make her so sharp to get out of trouble using her brain or simply make her physically strong to fight her way out or don't make her a general or leader. It can still be a great character without such position. It is VERY FRUSTRATING.
Overall it is a unique and enjoyable drama (minus above mentioned parts).
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A must watch for Cheng Lei!!!
This drama was a pleasant surprise. I wanted to watch this for Cheng Lei, but was so surprised at how hooked I was from the first episode. I found the story to this drama just so interesting and different from a lot of the dramas I have watched, and I really loved the romance through this whole thing. If your a romance lover I don't see how you couldn't enjoy this love story.Cheng Lei and Song Yi
These two just really shine through this whole drama, and I really enjoyed their chemistry. I just wanted to watch more of these two. There is a lot of romance between these two it is not lacking at all. Cheng Lei showing three different sides to one character was so good to watch. I loved the costume for the man in black it was incredible and Cheng Lei rocked it. He also plays a bit of a comedy role but I thought he played it kind of cute in a way. Plenty of kiss scenes for those that really enjoy them in a show.
Darren Chen and Shi Ce
These two were really cute and they made me laugh quite a bit. I do wish they would of done a little bit more with their love story together. It was like you could tell they liked each other but they didn't want to focus on the romance between them just how they were important to the story. Darren has been playing characters that I just really love watching him as. He is so silly and always makes me laugh. I wasn't so sure about Shi Ce's character at first but she really grew on me and she is such an amazing friend for the female lead to have.
The Story
It was so different to watch. It is about the ML's character becoming a shadow puppet and his blood master accidentally becomes the FL. He wakes up with no memory of who he was and how he got these strange powers or his connection to the FL. Through this bond that they don't understand they start to fall in love with each other. I found the whole story so interesting and so well done. I didn't find no episode boring and the fight scenes were amazing. That is literally all I can keep saying for this drama is nothing but praise. I really enjoyed and it was such a surprise. So give it a try and see if it is also a drama that you may love.
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General female lead falling in love with the prince of her rival kingdom? Sign me up.
Shadow Love turned out to be one of those dramas that I just couldn’t stop watching. It’s full of clichés, familiar tropes, and some really cheesy romance with a perfectly timed soundtrack, especially Cheng Lei's scenes as the "hero in black". But honestly, it’s exactly the kind of cheesiness that I enjoy. It's super cute and also has it's comedic moments which makes you giggle throughout the whole episode.The story itself isn’t anything groundbreaking to me, and some villains (Empress Dowager Qin, Taijin Emperor, Jin Wujian...) feel a bit cartoonish at times, and yet it completely had me hooked all the way to episode 38 because the story, the tropes and characters were "creative" in its own way and gave me a completely different feeling from other fantasy C-Dramas. The pacing felt a bit off at first and I wasn’t sure how the plot would progress since the writing felt a bit inconsistent. But with the second half it suddenly got much better with every episode.
Especially the last few episodes made me emotional and when a drama manages to make me cry even just a little, that says a lot 😭
I’ve watched almost all of Cheng Lei’s dramas where he plays a main role, and this is the one where I liked his character and his acting the most. He did an excellent job portraying three different personas in one role, and it really showcased his range better than his other characters.
Going in, I was actually hesitant about Song Yi. I didn’t enjoy her acting in Destined, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. But here, her performance felt more natural, and I found her acting much better and fitting for the role.
The one thing that bothered me though was that the main leads didn't have a lot of on-screen chemistry.
Also: A big applause to the secondary couples, especially Lu Xin & Mo Yin (they were so adorable together), but also Qiao’er & Ouyang Jun, even though they didn’t get much screen time. At times, I actually found them even cuter than the main CP.
And finally, the OST: Absolutely spellbinding! It has become one of my favorite drama soundtracks of all time and really makes me wanna rewatch the entire drama all over again.
So, while Shadow Love is predictable most of the time and does drag occasionally, it’s still exciting, emotional, and incredibly addictive and I really like how it is unique in its own way. It managed to stand out among the dramas I’ve watched recently,, so the final score is... 9/10!
Special thanks to @Kasia Krakowianka for the recommendation! I enjoyed this drama through and through 💕
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What an amazing ride
This is a really good drama divided in 2 parts.Just like GOT if you can manage through first 10eps you will not be disappointed.
The first half is plain boring. I have a review somewhere in this thread saying I might drop this. But will stay mostly because of the ML. YES! HE iS HOT but is also an amazing actor. The FL has also done a good job but the role and acting she had to do for the first half did not feel convincing. Second however was right up her Ally, which is where it becomes super interesting too.
I think for me personally the drama became absolutely to obsess about from ep 30 onwards.
I will say that the story is divided in 2 parts. 1-29ep and then 30-38ep.
I know I will definitely be re-watching later half of this drama from time to time. It's just that good. I think the FL finally got the role to play that actually suited her best in the later half.
TLDR
30 ep onwards it's amazing. You can actually watch it directly from there and not miss too much context if you ve watched multiple chinese dramas.
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