Great Story and Plot, Love the couple
The plot is unpredictable, and logically unfolds nicely. It's tempting to watch further. Usually, I dont like politics in a story much, but the directors succeed to allure us to reveal one by one. Like the costumes. The cast is great, especially ML and FL, they have a great chemistry without intimate scenes. They can only show affection with a smile and a little formidable touch.Was this review helpful to you?
Absolutely fantastic...one of the best cdramas
One of the BEST cdramas I've ever watched. I haven't been watching cdramas lately, have been let down by many of them. But The Double was fantastic. Every episode was riveting, astonishing, and plotted well. I had to stay up day and night to finish because I did NOT want to stop watching! It was so unpredictable, you never know what will happen next. And the slow-burn romance was EVERYTHING to me. It was done so well, with no cringey scenes and I loved these leads with my entire being. SO SO SO SO GOOOOOOD!!!! Up there with my favorites such as love o2o, love between fairy and devil, and lighter & princess.Was this review helpful to you?
Excellent adaptation with great cinematography ( +ost)!
I read the novel this drama is adapted from, “Marriage of the Di daughter ”, a few years back. Most adaptations change the story too much, or make the plot worse. Even though I am a book fan, this drama only changed a few things which I think made the plot even better.In the book, Xu Fangfei actually died and possessed Jiang Li (who also died by falling into a pond). So technically she was not Xue Fangfei anymore. I like how the drama changes this plot due to censorship, but also acknowledges the changes and bends the story along with it. Jiang Li is much more likable here.
I think Xiao Heng is the character that is the most faithful to the book. He is absolutely perfect in both the drama and the book. One word: Swoon worthy.
I love the supporting characters in the drama. The villains especially. Most of the villains were pretty one dimensional in the book. But the drama added backstories. Even though they're still evil, atleast we get to see why they are the way they are. The princess is a psychotic character. But you get to see why and exactly how she becomes that way in the drama. I'll admit I loved her scenes a lot. Shen Yurong seems more evil to me, just because he lacks a backbone yet dares to be envious.
My favorite scene in the drama is the confrontation between the grand princess and Shen Yurong in the rain. Such a heartbreaking scene, filmed appropriately. I absolutely love the cinematography in this drama. And the OSTs are the cherry on top. Beautiful work!
Over all the plot is really good, the acting is better than most dramas these days, and the music + camera work is top notch. Highly recommended!
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My favorite scene was when the Qin was played during the testing – it was truly captivating. Wang Xing Yue was perfect in his role and is such a handsome actor. I have seen him in both non-historical and historical roles, and while his facial features may vary, his smile always gives him away. I think I prefer him in historical dramas.
Wu Jin Yan, who played the main female lead, did an excellent job portraying Li Jiang. The development of the romance was somewhat different from what I'm used to, but it was refreshing. This drama evoked all my emotions, which is a testament to its excellence.
Thank you to all the actors and actresses who brought this story to life.
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Great drama - skip second half of episode 40
HEED MY WARNING!!!I reaaaaally never leave reviews but will just add a warning for this one, in general I loved it, acting, the story, even the evil guys had a reason and some even got character growth, even though the main couple was so slow burn it didn’t bother me…
I loved so very much Duke Su’s sidekicks
But seriously if you see other comments saying to skip everything after minute 31 of episode 40, DO IT
It was so unnecessary, we already had a happy ending, why kill off my 3 favorite characters all at once and in the last 10 minutes of the show
I had read somewhere this had a happy ending so wasn’t expecting this, I got surprised when Liu Ju was killed, caught me totally off guard, I loved him, so then I tried to make peace with it like okay, well Xiao Heng and Wen Ji will take him home… 30 seconds later Wen Ji is massacred with arrows, I literally screamed!! My funny and adorable Wen Ji!!! I wish I had a brother or best friend like him.
Then there was no question what was going to happen to our dearest Xiao Heng… outnumbered … not going back to A’Li after all. The last moments where he met her at the tree were definitely his last delusion before meeting his end, even in a white horse, he never rode white horses, only in the after life it seems.
And seriously that woman deserved happiness with her man after everything she went through, and finally chose the right man…
This will definitely leave me with traumas or either gonna try pretend I never saw those 25 minutes
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The Best Cdrama of 2024 So Far...
I was hooked from the first episode to the end and I enjoyed every second of it! I enjoy revenge themed dramas and this was it. The leads had amazing on-screen chemistry imo and this has been the best pairing for the fl when her other dramas come to mind.This will make you laugh, gush, cheer and possibly shed a few tears if this drama is up your alley. Hands down the best cdrama I have watched so far in 2024.
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one of the best series I have ever watched! the cast, the story , the music.....woahh everything was dope! i enjoyed myself watching this....the only thing i don't like about the story is that Lu ji and Wen ji die...they were one my fav characters..i really wished for 3 of them to return together but it didn't come true.....sigh....overall this is the best drama of 2024 .....waiting for more amazing work from the cast. I wish we get another fabulous drama with Wang XIngyue, Wu Jinyan, Pan you cheng and Wang le fu. i really loved the trio of xiao heng lu ji and wen ji along with a'li. these together again would be really amazing!!! Was this review helpful to you?
Stunning Display of Love, Life, and Loss
This was such a beautifully done drama. Everything is so tasteful and reminds me of exactly why I started watching dramas in the first place. The gripping plot, the intricate social dynamics, and the sweet, very well done romance. It's more of the subplot, but when it comes out, it is like a rose in full blossom. Both the main characters prioritize their ambitions but their love for each other slowly seeps into their beings. The director and screenwriter did an amazing job. All the casting was perfect for the characters played and the everything was done by showing and not telling. In small ways, like how the characters that were supposed to be related look like each other and the impeccable chemistry between the ML and MC. There are no silly misunderstandings, no stupid characters, each one has depth and meaning and significance to the plot. All in all, a beautiful example of a good Chinese drama, very tastefully made, and would definitely recommend you watch.Was this review helpful to you?
Unique and comforting experience.
I have serious reservations about Chinese dramas, most of them have plot flaws, caricatured performances, and clearly the low budget is evident. However, "The Double" is an exceptional case where everything worked well, from the casting of the cast to the quality of set design, costumes, makeup, and landscapes, that is, YOUKU believed in the project and invested financial and intellectual resources for the drama to work and conquer not only the Chinese audience but also the Western one.About the drama, I realize that the villains had a lamentable life due to their own weaknesses, as well as the weaknesses and bad character of those around them. I found the final scenes very delicate, coherent, and subliminal.
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Watch with patience
"For me, 'The Double' was the most anticipated drama after watching some of its clips. I was especially excited because of the first male lead, whose previous dramas I have enjoyed."Though he is the male lead, he had less screen time compared to the female lead. The story primarily revolved around her, with his character appearing mostly when she was in trouble."
I eagerly awaited to see their chemistry, but their story developed at a slower pace. They expressed their feelings in indirect ways, which I found refreshing for the first time."
I also appreciated the acting of her ex-husband and the princess, who was obsessed with him."
The Double' had a unique story, with characters cautiously revealing the truth. At some points, it lost its charm and felt a bit boring, but the plot twists kept the viewers' attention, which was the beauty of the story.
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A very good drama after a long time
There is so much to say but first great acting by both actors. The plot kept me hooked. Every episode end with something that made me curious of what's next...Xiao Heng and Xue Li chemistry make the drama more interesting. ♥️
Overall good effort 👏👏👏👏👏
I watched a full drama after a long time without skipping anything.
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This is a must-watch.
Everything abt this drama is Literally so good, except for the editing honestly it was kinda bad that it nearly spoiled the mood, all the zooming in and out on everything and everyone was too much and the sudden cuts didn't help, but it eventually got better i tink after 15 or 20 eps. The chemistry between the main leads is so good, literally a match made in heaven.Also there was something that didn't make any sense to me, when they attempt to jump, they don't. They literally FLY, it was so annoying to see that like they just go on as if there's no gravity. Why can't they just film normal scenes💀? But it's still okay tho especially if watched a lot of cdramas you'll get used to things like that.
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