Lavish and very watchable
Dec 2024This period action, adventure, revenge, romance C-drama has everything, and overall I found the story enjoyable and captivating.
There are almost always lots of characters in C-dramas, with lavish sets and costumes, especially if fantasy (xanxia/wuxia). Whilst this drama wasn't a fantasy story at all, it did have all the production values of one.
The slavery aspect early on was pretty unpleasant, with the usual wealthy, yet greedy, pearl farm owners being up to no good, involved in shady dealings, and using/abusing their captive workers in the process.
Our FL escapes that life, finding out some shocking secrets as she does, which lead her on a journey.
She collaborates with an unlikely person, who's on their own (yet linked) path, but for very different reasons.
There are not as many annoying female characters as I usually come across, and I enjoyed the lead actors very much. There's also some great and diverse supporting ones, with the relationship between Yan Zi Jing and his right-hand man, Kang Ju, being a favourite of mine. I especially loved the latter character.
It kept my attention and there was enough wit, action and an appropriate level of romance, that I thought melded well for a balanced watch.
I have to admit that I wasn't happy with the ending though; but that's to do with me and not the story. It did fit, I have to say.
Definitely worth a look, and if nervous of the number of eps, it could be used as a 'filler', whilst watching dramas that are currently airing.
It kept me happily watching and was a little different to the usual C-drama period stories.
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The visuals & graphics of the series are so beautiful. I love each & every poster of the series.
The story was good. Especially the revenge part. The way Yan Zi Jing planned everything & Duan Wu figuring each & every scheme of Yan Zi Jing is my favorite part of the series.
Yan Zi Jing is a schemer. All he cares or desires is his revenge. This desire of him is understandable because of what he went through in his past.
Duan Wu is strong, clever, stubborn, strong-willed. She fought through the way. She gains freedom & independence through strong-willed & clever moves.
Many people may not like the way Yan Zi Jing treated Duan Wu in the first few episodes. But I like that experience made her strong.
One thing I'm very disappointed about is that it's always shown that Duan Wu is an intelligent woman, but she was unable to figure out that it was the Black Dragon Bandits who are killing them dressed as convoy. She also knew that Yan Zi Jing had no reason to kill her, so her misunderstanding that he wanted to kill her was disappointing. This misunderstanding I didn't like. If they wanted to separate them, they should have used Yan Zi Jing poison.
It was a fun watch. I enjoyed it.
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It started off strong but lost my attention halfway through. The romance took a sudden turn for the overly cheesy, clashing with the setting, and the FL lost the drive and tenacity that made the first half so compelling. To make matters worse, all the important side characters we grew to love were wiped out in a single episode, seemingly for no reason other than shock value. Was this review helpful to you?
Unveiling Emotions: The Story of Pearl Girl Hooks You from the Start!
I’ve been eagerly anticipating The Story of Pearl Girl, and it was absolutely worth the wait! From the very first episodes, the show delivers phenomenal scenes that are both gripping and beautifully crafted. Zhao Lusi’s performance is remarkable—her emotional intensity in the scene where she flees with Shrimp had me in tears. The entire cast is doing a fantastic job, and each character is interesting and well-developed.Initially, I planned to wait until all episodes were released to binge-watch it in one go, but the storyline was too captivating to resist starting early. Duan Wu’s character, in particular, stands out as incredibly inspiring, and I’m excited to see how her journey continues. I’ll be adding another review once the story is complete, but for now, I’m eagerly looking forward to each new episode!
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Beyond Excellent
I'm super amazed by this amazing productions. From the casts, plot, cinematography, visual, costumes and music are all top notch. I have watched till episode 10 so far and I must say it exceeded my expectations. I believe that the teams truly deserved all the recognitions and success for this excellent drama. I'm so so excited for the upcoming episodes and yes! we are left with 30 episodes. Let's enjoy the rollercoaster and embrace the adventure and love that has yet to be revealed💜Was this review helpful to you?
High potential to No potential
After the back to back hits, Lusi has emerged to be an all rounder actress. Yes I admire how she can pull off any role, while I'm also aware that this couldn't have been possible without choosing the right scripts that showcased her talent. At first I was really excited for this drama and was curious to see what she was bringing this time but only to be disappointed soon.1. Initial episodes were good and brought a lot of curiosity about what's gonna happen next. The suffering was hard to watch so I was expecting the revenge would be a lot more cruel.. this is where the disappointment started.
2. I'm a big fan of LYN, love his voice. Was expecting a lot from him but his role is just very pale and ok. I mean there's no charm in any of the characters..
3. The script itself is quite boring...too many unnecessary things are included with little to no comedy. It feels very dull and depressing somehow! There's nothing eye-catching or anything that you would be looking forward to..
To summarize, it started off well but failed to keep me constantly hooked, I might just watch it for the sake of completing it.
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How many times I watched it again and again. The story is beautiful. 🥰 The actors who performed well especially in the part of zhao lusi. I hope lusi's new drama Loves ambition and almost lovers will air again. We are looking forward to its release. i love lusi 🩷 from 🇵🇭❤❤❤❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Was this review helpful to you?
Fell Short
While the costumes, makeup, acting, set design of the drama is a 10/10, the <300 bitter regrets and injustices the characters had to encounter, spoils the mood of the drama. Additionally, the development of feelings each couples didn’t make sense except the clear love at first site scene with the reporting characters. It took me 3 months to finish this drama because I just didn’t find the urge to return for another episode.Was this review helpful to you?
THIS IS SO SAD T_____________T
I really really don't get it... guys, the opening was so good and enchanting... why???? oh why??? they messed it up so bad...I really love Zhao Lu Si and Liu Yu Ning, as an actor or as a couple, both are amazing. But I don't get it, this is a A-rated Chinese drama, not some random unplanned low budget drama. I should have known, the scriptwriter who RE-create Wrong Carriage Wrong Groom would mess it all up. The story doesn't give any logic at all, for example, when Duanwu was kidnap by the Black Violent gang in the desert, it's so crazy and illogical. I know there must be some inside man who did it, but come onnnnnnn, why they don't even care how it could happen? The writer only thought about the sad part about the poison and exaggerate it to the max to make a sad effect as mellow as possible. Pleaseeeeeeee....!!! It doesn't have to be a separation through death to make people cry their eyes out. They spent all the budget on the costumes to make the couple looks sooooooo good but forget to make a plausible story-line that interesting. And don't even start me on Duanwu's character that suddenly change after she found her lover, being the damsel in distress again and again and again, being so weak and passed out often, even though she learn some martial art before and was being so fierce and tough in the pearl farm (funny?).
Lemme say, the concept, the idea, the theme, I have no problem even when the theme is so commonly used. The concept of realism in the pearl farm was so good, so interesting, but that's it...that's all the real part, the rest of it, questionable. And even the way their romance flow from mentor to lover, was not smooth T_T and I decided to stop torturing myself by watching it anymore. The story bored me to death, that's insane, coz it was Zhao Lu Si and even Liu Yu Ning, even their smile and chemistry can't even help. Yet, here I am imagining to have lived in a vicious pearl farm my whole life or live as a kid to be abused and torture by the Black gang leader, what could be the logical way to describe my character or even my looks??? First of all, I would at least have definite visible scars, or a bit dark skin by all the heinous variable conditions life as a kid. Secondly, I would be very skeptic and tough and cold or even unsympathetic to the people around me, and it is not gonna be easy to change even though I am in love. The main CP's life was so rough, but I did not even see the effects of it after episode 10, they seem so normal to me (having the childhood from normal family).
Ohhh, there is one more problem, if Yan Zi Jing's character to be so calculating and smart, how could they plan to attack the nest of a vicious giant gang without a very precise plan from the get go? I really don't get it, how could someone write such inconsistent drama? I will have no problem with the absurd story-line if it was a B-rated Cdrama, but this is a big budget and proper drama waited by so many viewers only to be crush by poor selection plots. How they film such drama without even use their logic in the story when they read the script? huhuhuhuhu T_________T
This is so sad
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Watchable but not impressive drama
I had high expectations for this drama because i like Liu Yu Ning and Zhao Lu Si and this time is their 2nd collaboration . But it's too dragging and boring. So i dropped at Ep18. Their acting is okay but not much impressive. Production quality is not bad. I like costumes of this drama. I might restart to watch again later but not now. There're many interesting dramas than this.Was this review helpful to you?
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freedom
i'm totally hooked on this drama! the plot twists in the first few episodes were unexpected and the story just keeps getting better and better.for the acting, Lusi has consistently proven her talent in previous works, so i have no doubt about her abilities. however, the scene where her character was dragged and assaulted was deeply disturbing. i couldn’t bring myself to watch that part. not only Lusi but also the other main actors have demonstrated why they are well-suited for their roles.
the opening song is nice, but i usually skip it 'cause i'm too excited to see what happens next. the production quality is top-notch. the underwater scenes were just chef's kiss.
we're taking a break from the cute and happy Lusi and welcoming back the
dramatic Lusi (my favorite genre of her). i can't wait to see what happens in the next episodes!
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The Journey of Growth: Forged by Fires, Nurtured by Wisdom
Watching Story of the Pear Girl is an inspiring and thought-provoking experience, one that resonates deeply with me because of the heartfelt journey of its female lead and the profound mentorship that shapes her path. The drama beautifully depicts her evolution from a lowly slave to a smart trader through the guidance of two contrasting mentors, each embodying a distinct approach to nurturing her growth.One mentor (first male lead) embodies the belief that true strength comes from facing fires and life’s challenges directly, allowing her to stumble, experience pain, and learn through her own trials and failures. This “sink or swim” approach, though tough and sometimes unforgiving, empowers her to develop courage, independence, resilience, and a resourceful spirit that only hard-earned experiences can forge. It speaks to the notion that growth often comes from stepping into the unknown, and embracing mistakes and failures, no matter how daunting.
In contrast, her other mentor (second male lead) embraces a gentler, more protective approach, stepping in to shield her from potential dangers and pitfalls. This approach may creates a safety net, ensuring she feels secure and supported. However, it raises questions about whether sheltering someone too much can keep them from self-discovery, fully realizing their potential, and strength. It could also stifling independence and resilience that is only forged through struggle.
The interplay between these two approaches weaves a powerful narrative that goes beyond simple storyline. It delves into the essence of personal growth—how the paths we take and the guidance we receive can shape not only who we are but who we become. It is a mirror to our own lives and choices, reminding us that growth can be found in both the storms we brave and the hands that hold us steady, and how both are essential in the journey of becoming one’s best self.
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