Immortal Samsara Special

The agarwood is still burning and the heart is still beating

Some weeks ago, everyone was shocked after watching the supposed ending of the 59th episode. Some were sad but amazed by it, and others were also sad but disappointed with it. Then the sudden news about two specials came out, and everyone was full of hope one more time.
The 59th episode ending, it's a good ending by itself. More like a sad ending, it's an open ending hinting at a happy ever after with the mixing of Ying Yuan's and Yan Dan's primordial spirits in the incense burner. This happy ending is later given to us with the specials.
I usually see viewers end up being disappointed with special episodes, because they're so short, do not follow the timeline of the final episode directly, and more reasons. However, I'd like to remind everyone that is the reason why these are specials and not actual episodes.
Though many things are left unexplained in these 2 special episodes, I consider that all the elements shown by the end of the 59th episode and a general understanding of how resurrection and healing work in the Immortal Samsara universe, viewers can find the explanation by themselves. Anyway, if you find trouble coming up with a logical explanation, I created a discussion with an analysis of the ending for viewers to check out: https://kisskh.at/discussions/immortal-samsara-special/81271-summary-and-explanation-of-immortal-samsara-ending
These two specials succeed in their purpose of giving more closure to the viewers. They were cheerful and had many of all the elements one needs after so much suffering plus they also had some really nice surprises.
In conclusion, if you watched Immortal Samsara and liked it, you'll probably have a happy and comforting time with the specials. Also, I recommend watching them with a gap of time with the final episode because the emotional change between the two may feel abrupt.

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Disjointed happy ending

These 2 short episodes are purely meant to give some feel good vibes as there is not much continuity or explanation on how the characters found their happy endings.

The ML and FL are suddenly alive and living a loving life with this son…

Would have been better to have a proper full length episode at the end of Part 2 to show how they got to their happy endings instead of releasing these 2 short special episodes later on. Momentum and continuity is lost.

Overall the drama is only average and pales in comparison with the lead’s previous dramas, ie Ashes of Love and Love and Redemption. Better to invest your time in Blue Whisper which I have just starting watching and it is mesmerising so far!

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Interesting characters but a quick rant about them

Relatively popular drama, and I can see why. The storyline is entertaining, and the emotional depths that these two individuals had for one another is deeply rooting. That being said, I did find the romance rushed and chemistry to be off (why did he always kiss her when he was drunk? That’s messed up!Be sober when you kiss her you fool!) I was honestly consistently rooting for a throuple situation. I liked how the love triangle wasn’t pitted in competition, but instead focused on the characters and their connection and care with each other. I enjoyed some of the CGI backdrops (jellyfish, stars, lanterns, etc). In terms of costume, acting, music, and set pieces are pretty solid.

I liked Yun Mo’s complexity. In many ways, he didnt let Yan Dan know of his sacrifices for her but she’s smart and figured some of it out. I liked how he much he respected her. In some ways, I dont think Ying Yuan did respect Yan Dan’s choices as much as Yun Mo did. He’s such a man’s man too. He got character, good judgement, and carries the pride and wisdom of the nine fins clan. Which, I didnt think would be as big as a deal as it is. Prolly cause I kept thinking he was just a black fish. xD

Yan Dan is a fun character. I liked how carefree she was and a bit shameless, but in a good person sort of way. She’s a good FML who has a lot of earnestness towards the ppl she cares about. I do feel a bit bad for her because she went through a lot and even then Im not sure it was worth it, for her.

Ying Yuan. Lots of feelings about this guy. Cheng Yi, the actor plays sickly ppl well. Ppl who are suffering, I feel like this is a lot of his dramas! Constantly sick. lol. I can see the appeal for a ML who is noble in that way, of wanting everyone to be at peace at the expense of himself and someone who is constantly pushing forward. Yeah, his key trait is nobility. Im not sure Im a fan of nobility, honestly. What makes the relationship palatable, is that he tortures himself way more harshly than anyone else would and thats why the romance could be as deep. As much as Yan Dan loves him and sacrifices for him, he’s willing to take those pains to another dimension, and tear himself apart in the process. I loved how traumatized he was, how tortured, how much he suffered.

Some other characters that are honorable mentions - I really like the love Zhaolan (princess dragon) for Yun Mo. It did feel a bit heavy, but the way in which she loved showed so much sincerity that was incredibly refreshing. Also, she’s a great queen! I like how they didn’t end up together because it wouldn’t have been right to Zhaolan. I also like the fox princess, but I do think she could do better than the tortoise. XD She’s a sweetie, a bit brat but cute. I did feel like they did Lu Ming (Yan Dan’s attendant friend) and her sister Zhi Xi and the devil king wrong. Those who know what it’s like to have an older sibling wouldn’t do such shoddy writing for Zhi Xi. I get she had her insecurities, but she wouldn’t keep throwing her younger sister under the bus to turn out to be a good person. It’s not possible. That being said, I do think she tortured herself, which is why it makes sense her and Yan Dan were able to reunite. BUT! It doesnt make sense for Yan Dan to kill herself - esp when that’s her sister’s heart! The last thing she has of her sister, to which, she kills herself? No. Lu Ming is a great friend and he didn’t deserve that ambush assassination. I wish we saw more of him, not just in moments. Honestly I didn’t think he would be such a big character and wished there were more moments of them together. The devil king… That girl didn’t even tell him or look at him to give him an explanation! And after all he did. And she doesnt have to but I do feel so terrible for him because he loved her so much even tho everyone else told him otherwised. He didn’t need to die. He deserved to find someone who could truly reciprocate the tender love he gave the double agent chick.

Another thing to mention - around episode 48+ the consistency shorted. It’s possible they were trying to wrap up the drama but there were moments that did not make a lick of sense (ie wen did Yun Mo get hurt, why did Ying Yuan have the divine tools again, if they weren’t the tools but remnants of the tools, there needed to be better explanations, etc) which did bother me.

I would rewatch this possibly, it was entertaining.

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É bom...mas poderia terminar melhor.

Achei o drama um pouco longo, poderia ter menos episódios. Tornando algumas partes cansativo.
O desenvolvimento dos personagens foi muito bem construído!! Os protagonistas deram um show . Podemos ver com clareza o amadurecimento de cada um.
O fim ficou um pouco á desejar...foi corrido demais e daquele jeito que deixa a gente chateado. Pelo menos no fim os protagonistas se entendem e reconciliar de vez.
Apenas com dois episódios extras ( míseros 12 minutos no total) para deixar o final como a maioria gostaria: feliz, vivo ecom algum vislumbre do futuro deles. Mas não foi bem construído esses extras. Pelo menos deu pra dar um final mais desejável. Acredito que poderiam ter feito um episódio mais longo e bem construído para dar um final satisfatório, ja que foi um drama tão longo.

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