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A confused drama
Yes, confused…not confusing. Because this drama acts like it doesn’t know what it wants to be: a comedy or a tragedy. I was so looking forward to this series based on the beautifully edited trailers that had me chuckling at the witty antics of the FL. I knew there would come a shift in tone as the more serious palace matters took precedent, but those usually come towards the end of these types of plots. What I didn’t expect was that this drama was shot in a way that even the scenes that previously had me laughing in the trailer fell with a thud in the actual drama. What was portrayed as cute pranks turned out to be acts of petty cruelty by a FL who isn’t nearly as intelligent as I had hoped for. I’ll give an example:Minor spoiler here, though it happens in episode 3/4 so not a huge giveaway. Our FL is shocked the man she thought she trusted over everyone would be implicated as the one who poisoned her. We, as the audience, are just slightly surprised UNTIL the backstory is given that his entire family was slaughtered by FL’s father and this man was then made into a eunuch because the FL asked his life be saved and then she shows more “kindness” by offering for him to serve in her palace. Like what?!? And then when it’s revealed he hated her, she’s like “but I saved his life.” How stupid is this character? No, not stupidity - entitlement and completely out-of-touch with normies. This shows up in early episodes with some nasty bullying of the ML. At one point reminding him that he’s just a commoner and that, as a royal, she can take his life whenever she pleases and then this chick turns around and asks the other guy (also a commoner) if he will be her consort after he witnesses and hears her rant. Who would want to marry this and spend their lives catering to - from all he can see - a power tripping harpy?!? And she honestly thinks he’s going to say yes. 🙄 How am I supposed to get on the side of this nasty, bratty character. At this point I’m hoping the ML escapes her claws. But no, he’s mind-bogglingly kind and loyal, which just makes her look even worse.
Who ruined this drama? I honestly put 30% of the blame on the script and the rest on this director. Everything from his direction of acting to the bad editing to the abysmal lack of proper BGM, essential in comedic films. Because the show can be funny. The trailers showed it can be amazing. But the way this director put everything together was just awful. Like imagine the plot of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days but shot with the tone and intensity of Schindler’s List. Ugh!
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An Entertaining Couple Who Bicker Endlessly
Give me a historical romance with lots of political maneuvering and I’m seated for the drama!Starring Zhao Jin Mai & Zhang Ling He in lead roles, the first thing that catches your attention is the domesticated vibes between the main couple. “The Princess Royal” though a political melodrama is essentially a recurring love story between a couple, who died, were revived in their young selves and still choose to marry each other again; no matter the consequences. Their choices might seem questionable because they spend 20 years outwitting each other; but they are allies first, enemies later. There is comfort in their relationship which stems from spending decades together, even if they were in an antagonistic relationship. Both actors excel in their portrayals, the storyline does seem to drag in some places, but they quickly pull through by inserting a new ploy and chaos ensues. Our married couple are tasked with the job of maintaining peace with minimal damage possible. Let’s get to know them better before we form our opinions!
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I hate Netizens.
Yup I do hate them. Amazing how “fans” are able to modify the narrative, content and casting, when there are pretty much DENIED FREEDOM OF SPEECH.Let’s play pretend so we r all happy.
Boring, tasteless, repetitive, and the most annoying skeletons like actors that appear so fragile they look like they have malaria.
Also, this machine like assemble and production of dramas, whether they are made by awfully coded AI or underpaid humans, at super speed,is resulting in an unshakable APHATY that has ZERO rewatch value.
Take the Double. Nothing new, same hysterical women and one fierce heroine saved by the ice face guy. YET , you cannot stop watching. The casting is beyond good, all actors have the same level of talent and chemistry that transform the usual in unusual.
Now, I think this Zangh Linghe kid has potential, solid performances and personal development. Yet in this drama is surrounded by bad director, bad cast choice, and simply no character to go with. Why ? Ask the Netizen. They make it and break it.
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Where pride meets redemption — The Princess Royal unfolds a tale of hearts reborn
Not yet completed the drama:The actors are phenomenal. Lately, I’ve been lucky to come across several C and K dramas featuring strong female leads, a refreshing change from the usual ones who spend episodes crying or wallowing without taking charge of their situations. Scheming, intelligent heroines have always been my favorite, and this drama definitely delivers on that front.
I’m currently seven episodes into this 40-episode series, and so far, the plot feels solid and well-paced. The acting is impressive, and the dynamics between characters are engaging. My only minor gripe is how quickly the main characters seem to rebuild trust after nearly two decades of misunderstandings, it feels a bit too convenient.
Overall, though, The Princess Royal is shaping up to be a compelling watch, especially for those who enjoy sharp, resilient female leads and layered political intrigue.
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One thing I will say that did surprise me was the double leads having a second chance to relive. Most shows I've seen, only one lead is given the chance to go back in time and remake their life decisions but it's really interesting how BOTH leads return with previous knowledge and it's like they've been married for years even though they aren't even married.
No offense to any of the actors or show, but I did find the episodes 4 and so on really boring. I've seen Zhang Linghe's other shows and loved them. Zhao Jinmai is sort of new to me but her acting doesn't really have anything to do that makes me want to drop the show.
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The Princess Royal é um drama que aborda a temática de "segunda chance". Após a viverem uma vida cheia de arrependimento e morrerem de forma trágica, nossos protagonista, a princesa Li Rong e seu consorte Pei Wenxuan, são levados de volta quarenta anos no passado, antes de se casarem e têm a oportunidade de mudarem seus destinos trágicos bem como o destino de todo o reino.
Ao mesmo tempo que eles conseguem avançar evitando erros do passado, tanto no campo afetivo quanto político, acabam esbarrando em obstáculos emocionais e também são frustrados pelo antagonista Su Rongqing. Aliás, Su Rongqing, é responsável por grande parte da minha frustação com relação ao enredo do drama. Além de ativamente trabalhar contra os planos dos protagonistas, também nutre um amor obsessivo pela princesa que me irritava profundamente. Muitas vezes precisei pausar o drama e esperar alguns dias antes de continuar assistindo tamanha a decepção com os rumos do enredo, especialmente com relação a esta personagem.
Contudo, o final do drama valeu a pena pela jornada. Um drama cheio de altos e baixos, mas que os episódios finais compensam o tempo investido para assistir ao drama, especialmente no concerne a "volta ao passado". Já tive algumas frustrações com dramas que trouxeram essa temática, mas que no final revelavam que toda a história assistida era fruto de um sonho ou algo similar. Aqui isso não ocorre e fiquei grata por isso.
Além disso, The Princess Royal é um drama visualmente muito bonito. Uma produção de alto orçamento que se reflete nos cenários, figurinos e efeitos maravilhosos das cenas de luta marcial. Realmente um deleite para os olhos. Os atores também são maravilhosos, os protagonistas não tenho nem o que mencionar porque foram incríveis como sempre. Mas meu destaque vai para o jovem ator (Liu Xu Wei) que fez o papel do príncipe herdeiro. Ele passa a maior parte do drama meio apagadinho, joguete dos interesses políticos da família sem muita personalidade, porém quando nos episódios finais contam a história de sua tirania na "vida passada" o rapaz deu um show de interpretação. Realmente espero vê-lo em outros dramas com papéis de mais destaque.
Realmente recomendo o drama, mas com a ressalva de que você passará muita raiva com o Su Rongqing. Contudo, se você enfrentar esses momentos, o final valerá a pena. É um drama que deixou uma boa impressão e ficará guardado em minha memória positivamente, apesar dos percalços.
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The princes royal
Alur ceritanya menurut sy menarik dan menegangkan....PWX aktingnya sy suka dengan mimik muka yg kadang konyol tapi imut dan lucuSy paling suka zhang linghe main drama kolosal...lebih ganteng dan keren
Cinta Li rong pada PWX walaupun tidak romantis tapi menurut sy malah kliatan tulus...justru sy lebih suka karakter seperti itu....kesannya dingin tapi cintanya dalam
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très bonne intrigue
Ce que j'ai aimé :- L'intrigue ! Extrêmement bien construite, elle se déroule naturellement au fil des épisodes. Les explications/détails de la première vie sont en masse !
- Les acteurs ! Brilliants, ils sont tous convaincant dans leurs rôles
-Le personnage de Su Rong Qing ! Le MVP de la série, il a été castré dans sa vie précédente, il a vu toute sa famille mourir, il est en PTSD dans la vie suivante, dommage j'aurais vraiment aimé qu'il termine avec la FL !
- La production : très bien, on voit de beaux costumes et bijoux, c'est filmé évidemment aux Hengdian World Studio donc les décors sont somptueux.
- L'histoire d'amour entre la FL et le SML dans leur première vie ! 17 ans ensemble avec beaucoup de tendresse, c'est pour moi la seule vraie histoire d'amour de la série
Ce que j'ai moins aimé :
- Le personnage féminin principal est froide, arriviste, autoritaire et vraiment pas sympathique. Jusqu'à l'épisode 25 elle n'est jamais sympa avec le ML ! De plus, alors qu'elle vient de passer 17 ans avec Su Rong Qing, quand elle revient dans le passé, il passe directement à la case connaissance ....
- Le personnage masculin principal est soumis, et je ne comprends pas comment il peut être amoureux de la FL !
- L'histoire d'amour entre le ML et FL : incompréhensible, il y a zéro alchimie entre eux, c'est toujours du rapport de force, c'est incroyable.
En résumé, série à voir car bien faite et bien construite avec une bonne intrigue, mais pas pour la romance
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Pretendo dropar.......
Comecei o drama,o inicio era super legal mas em alguma parte acabei me perdendo na historia,oq deixou o drama chato e extremamente ruim de ver,ainda não terminei mas pretendo dropar pois acho que não me convém terminar tudo já que tem muitos eps e não é tão legal,é minha primeira decepção com drama chinês.ele não é chato o tempo todo,mas na maior parte é.
Se eu dropar eu volto pra contar e se não,eu conto minha experiência quando terminar.
O que me fez assistir foi reencontro do casal de nossa juventude,onde eles tem um química incrível e atuam muito bem,fora que pelo enredo do drama parecia muito bom esse loop no tempo e ainda mais com romance.
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Boa, mas podia ser melhor
A história tem um conceito interessante, mas deixa um pouco a desejar em alguns aspectos. Li Rong é inconstante e mesmo tendo seus momentos irrita bastante. Wenxuan é um dos melhores personagens, mas é tão apaixonado que chega a ser ridículo. Acho que a relação dos dois faria mais sentido se tivéssemos um contexto melhor do passado dos dois, que explicasse esse quente/frio entre eles. O fim foi satisfatório e feliz, o que é um ponto positivo.Was this review helpful to you?
awesome story
a strong female lead —love this story very much. Both the lead actor & actress have proven themselves well in their roles. Very interesting storyline to watch till the end. Love the mind games between the lovers and how they prove their shinings. Characters are well dressed and look very good in their roles.Was this review helpful to you?
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Kendini tekrar etmek
Merhabalar. 1.bölüm heyecanlı başlasa da sonra geriye dönüp aynı anılar ve bilinçle devam etmek çok iyi bir şey değil sadece kadını beklerken ona aşık 2 erkeğinde aynı deneyimi yaşadığını bilmek sıkıntılı idi hikaye başarılı olsa da oyuncularda bu diziyi pek kurtaramamış bütün kusurlarına rağmen diziyi sevdim ve sonuna kadar izledim Hikaye parça parça anlatılıyormuş hissini verdi bir gelecekten bir geçmişten bölünmüş gibiydi bir bütünlük içinde dizi akmadı oyunculuklara gelirsek oyuncu seçimi fena değildi Zhang Ling He nin en iyi dizilerinden biri değildi yine de onun için seyrettik kadın aktris Zhao Jin Mai'yi ilk defa seyrettim ve dönem dizilerine yakıştırdım müzikler orta karardı ve fena değildi tekrar izlenme değeri bana göre oldukça zayıf sonuç itibariyle yine bir emek ve zaman harcanmış yapımda ve yayında emeği geçen herkese teşekkür ederiz.Was this review helpful to you?
