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Captivatingly good
ML & FL are strong actors with great and natural chemistry. Love all their previous works. This drama is so good and never boring. There are comedic moments to help keep the drama from being to emotionally heavy . ML is great at transitioning from serious to funny then adorable when crushing on his love. ML co-worker is developing unrequited love unfortunately with the help of his mother encouraging him. FL is strong and strategic. She loves ml but fears their past life incidents which reminds me of Blossom which is a terrific drama I am finishing up and will rewatch… This drama also reminds you of the The Story of Kunning Palace & The Double in some ways which are also great dramas to rewatch because I have them on my favorite list and have rewatched most of them❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥Looking forward to enjoying the rest of this fast paced drama… I love the way ML & FL communicate and love each other❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
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This is soo frustrating to watch
I had high hopes for Si Jin, especially with its intriguing premise of a female lead getting a second chance at life, but it ultimately fell short in almost every aspect. The scriptwriting is weak, with disjointed scenes, uneven pacing, and unnecessary filler, making it hard to stay engaged. The characters lack depth, and their motivations often feel unclear, which makes it difficult to connect with their struggles or root for their success. While the concept of a second life is rich with potential, Si Jin doesn’t explore it in a meaningful way, opting instead for superficial conflicts and predictable tropes. Overall, the drama feels generic and uninspired, and I can’t recommend it to anyone looking for a well-executed second-chance story.Was this review helpful to you?
Lackluster FL and plot flow
Having come off a great series previously, I wanted to check out another series with some repeat faces. Unfortunately, despite having a great cast of actors, the dialogue and pacing has been subpar in comparison.Sometimes despite having some flaws, there's still enough of a combination to keep the interest there. But while this one has all of the ingredients, the plot flow didn't blend well and the characters weren't very consistent. One of those situations where someone is supposed to be highly analystical and intelligent but then becomes ignorant the next. The FL in particular also hasn't grown on me yet. For such an evidently flawed character herself (with access to her past life and choices), she does way too much lecturing towards everyone around her. She lectures women victims by convincing them to do what she wants because it's what they "should" do and then spews some long-winded comfort words that comes off condescending. The acting in her constant flashbacks were also not great.
If the FL doesn't bother you the way it did for me, I think it would still be a decent watch just based on the rest of the cast.
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A TV Tropes Field Day
Nice production values, low budget script. You are consciously aware of watching a TV show, because what the characters say and do is so thoughtless and dumb, yet it always works out for them. If you hope for a show to provoke you to think and reflect, or a transport away from reality, this isn't the one; it isn't capable.Pros: pretty cast, ML is particularly pretty and is quite charismatic as we saw in "Are You The One?"
Cons: the script overestimates itself by taking on extremely weighty, serious, and triggering topics such as domestic violence, but it can't treat the topic with the weight and nuance that it deserves. This causes the show to dissolve into farce and exploitation. Are we exploring a serious topic, or are we triggering the audience to feel anxiety so they keep watching (cheap trick) and titillating an audience with lurid images? "New Life Begins" dealt with domestic abuse without being lurid or titillating, just as "Autumn Ballad" dealt with the topic of rape. But since "Si Jin" cannot clearly articulate a purpose or maintain suspension of disbelief, it dissolves into farce. I found myself rooting for the murderous husband to kill the morally compromised wife who attempted to feed her own sister to him like a cut of marbled beef. Seriously? We're only a few episodes in and the script and directing are this morally and narratively confused?
I would rather watch a vertical melodrama deal with domestic violence. Not only are their depictions more realistic, but they also aren't morally and narratively muddled.
I also don't think the FL is pretty. That's not a big deal if she can act, and so far she's been fine. But other characters overpraising her beauty is cringeworthy. The top half of her face is acceptable by ancient beauty standards, but not the bottom half, which is more akin to modern beauty standards, and the whole is not harmonious. Yes, looking like a melon seed is a modern thing; ancient beauties were supposed to have oval or round faces. It would be quite refreshing to see an ancient beauty in an ancient setting; CENT will only give us that as a side character with the exception of Jackie Li comedies. It's okay if a character is not an extraordinary beauty but an extraordinary mind. Own it. Lean into it. Instead, like with everything in this drama, it generates more "It's in the script" moments.
This script is just so full of dumb moments. Like two characters conspiring to overthrow a third one--by loudly and openly talking about it in their target's courtyard in the middle of the night. Sure, that makes sense. Or when the constables bring a corpse sniffing dog and search a manor court in one single location and only release the dog after the first location fails. Why? It's in the script. Or when the duke's minions resist court-appointed constables with violence and they discover evidence of capital crimes, but they don't arrest any of the servants who resisted the search afterwards. It's in the script. The levels of stupidity in this script are absolutely off the charts.
I haven't dropped yet, since this dumb drama does have its charms and will update if anything changes my mind later.
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1Perfect ⭐ 10/10
ซีรีส์ดีมาก ซีรีส์แนะนำ ประทับใจทุกEp. โครงเรื่องแข็งแกร่ง การเล่าเรื่องดำเนินได้ดี รวดเร็ว น่ารับชมน่าติดตามมาก ผลการนำเสนอเรียกว่ายอดเยี่ยมทีเดียวเกิดใหม่+การต่อสู้ในบ้าน+การสืบสวน+การวางแผนเพื่อให้บรรลุปัญหาอย่างดี+ถือว่าเข้าถึงความต้องการของผู้ชมได้เป็นอย่างดีเรียกว่าดึงดูดได้ดีมากๆ
การแต่งกาย สง่างาม เรียบหรูหรา มีเสน่ห์มากทีเดียว
นางเอกถือเป็นไอดอลของการเกิดใหม่กลับมาแก้ไขเรื่องราวต่างๆที่เคยเกิดขึ้นก่อนให้ดีกว่าเดิม เธอมีเสน่ห์และงดงามในการนำเสนอบทบาทของตัวละครได้อย่างน่ามองในความสวยแซบเท่ห์มากเสนห์ของเธอจริงๆ
พระเอกคือความกล้าหาญมากมายหลายด้านที่ทั้งไม่ปล่อยให้อำนาจชั่วหลงเหลืออยู่ และพร้อมที่จะปกป้องคนรักให้ปลอดภัยแม้ปัญหาน้อยใหญ่ก็พร้อมแลกชีวิตตัวเอง
เป็นเนื้อเรื่องที่ดีไม่น่าเบื่อเล่าเรื่องได้น่าดูน่าติดตามตัวละครสวยงามทุกอย่างมีเสน่ห์สนุกมาก
หวังว่าตอนจบจะงดงามและประทับใจกับเรื่องนี้.
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This series is excellent and highly recommended. Every episode is impressive. The storytelling is strong and progresses quickly, making it very engaging and watchable. The presentation is truly superb.
The combination of reincarnation, internal family struggles, investigation, and strategic planning to overcome problems is exceptionally well-executed. It genuinely caters to audience desires and is incredibly captivating.
The costuming is elegant, sophisticated, and very charming.
The female lead is an idol of reincarnation, returning to fix past events for the better. Her portrayal of the character is enchanting, showcasing her beautiful, fierce, cool, and charismatic presence.
The male lead embodies immense courage on many fronts, refusing to let evil power persist and always ready to protect his loved one, even willing to sacrifice his own life for both minor and major problems.
This is a fantastic storyline that is never boring, very engaging, and features beautiful and charming characters. It's truly enjoyable.
"I was so happy with the ending." "I really hope no one misses this excellent series." "really" !^^#MasterThepor.
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Beim zweiten Mal alles besser gemacht
Das Drama handelt von einer jungen Frau, Jiang Si, die wiedergeboren wurde. Sie erhält eine zweite Chance, das Leben ihres geliebten Vaters und Bruders zu retten, die unter dubiosen Umständen ums Leben gekommen sind. Mehr will ich nicht verraten, überzeugen Sie sich selbst und geben Sie es eine Chance!Die Geschichte hat mich von Anfang an in ihren Bann gezogen. Ich habe nur fünf Folgen gesehen, doch es war trotzdem spannend. Die Schauspielerin Jin Tian habe ich vorher noch nie gesehen und sie hat mich mit ihrer schauspielerischen Leistung wirklich überzeugt! Zhang Wan Yi ist mir von anderen Dramas bekannt. Er ist ein talentierter Schauspieler, doch leider bleibt er in seinen Rollen oft vorhersehbar. Ich wünsche mir , dass er mich mit etwas Neuem überrascht!
Dieses Drama ist definitiv seheswert!
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Simples, Gostosinho e Sem Vergonha de Ser Óbvio
Mesmo mergulhado até o pescoço em clichês — e não são poucos —, esse drama consegue a proeza de transformar cada um deles em ferramenta narrativa bem-vinda. A química entre os protagonistas é magnética, do tipo que segura a gente mesmo quando o roteiro se rende ao óbvio, e o elenco de apoio não apenas sustenta como também eleva o conjunto. A direção se mostra segura e consciente, e os vilões, ainda que dentro do esperado, são entregues com a medida certa, sem cair na caricatura. É uma produção que sabe o que quer: contar uma história simples, sem megalomania, mas com apuro estético e emocional que faz dela uma experiência, no mínimo, aconchegante.Was this review helpful to you?
No le tenía esperanza
La verdad, no le tenía fe a este drama, recuerdo que cuando me lo empecé odie qué tuvieran un conflicto los protagonistas pero dije hay que darle un oportunidad. Después malentendi la situación y pensé que ella tenía un compromiso can la protagonista así que ella lo iba a romper, pero no, ella estaba rompiendo el compromiso con el hijo de duque.En ese momento lo deje por esa confusión, tiempo después me vi una reseña en tiktok, y me di cuenta de la verdad. Así que, empecé a verme lo otra vez.
Me encantó. Ame este drama mientras más avanzaba más me gustaba cada capitulo te dejaba con mucha intriga. Y la relación entre ellos fue hermosa, los celos de él, fueron los mejores.
Simplemente esta drama esta muy divertido e intrigante. Vale la pena verse este drama.
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Une renaissance qui ne change pas grand-chose...
C'est un énième drame de renaissance qui n'est pas si différent des cinq précédents. Néanmoins, Si Jin se maintient du début à la fin, malgré son scénario classique.Courageuse, Jiang Si (Jing Tian) profite de sa seconde chance pour changer les choses, notamment la perte de son père et de son frère. Coriace, réfléchie et patiente, elle n'hésite pas à défier sa famille ou des hommes pour protéger sa vie ou celles de ses sœurs.
Intelligent et minutieux, Yu Jin (Zhang Wan Yi) a son propre plan. Il n'y a pas tellement de surprise sur son personnage, toutefois c'est le genre de ML que j'apprécie : droit dans ses bottes, avide de justice et en paix avec ses sentiments. Cela donne vie à un couple agréable, honnête et confiant l'un envers l'autre.
La majeure partie de la famille de Jiang Si ? Exécrable ! Le père, le frère, sa sœur et une de ses demi-sœurs sont l'exception. Le reste n'apparaît que vénale, et avait de l'intérêt pour Jiang Si seulement lorsqu'elle apportait statut ou fortune. Cette famille maudite se fichait complètement de marier ses filles aux pires hommes (infidélités, mensonges, trahisons, violences domestiques et tentatives de meurtres) du moment qu'ils possédaient un statut, une réputation ou la richesse. La grand-mère était la pire. Jiang Si pouvait aller jusqu'à briser son propre cœur pour tous les sauver, mais cette famille méritait-elle tous ses sacrifices ? Non !
La famille impériale est étrange… Il y a une grande incompréhension autour de l'Empereur. Comment un homme de son statut peut-il ignorer toutes les manigances et les complots ? La sœur de l'Empereur est une folle furieuse qui a tenu son rôle jusqu'au bout, tandis que sa fille ne méritait pas moins.
Cependant, ma plus grande déception reste toute l'histoire construite autour de Namwu avant qu'elle ne soit chassée comme un grain de poussière. Pendant plus de 38 épisodes, on nous présente Namwu comme une sérieuse menace, en fin de compte, il ne se passe rien.
En revanche, j'ai adoré la façon dont les situations sérieuses finissaient par être désamorcées avec une légère touche d'humour. De plus, l'avant dernier épisode est l'un des meilleurs que j'ai vu depuis longtemps dans le genre. Un mélange de scènes méthodiques, épiques et chargées d'une action vive.
En bref, Si Jin n'est pas un incontournable, notamment parce qu'il arrive après de nombreux drames de renaissance bien meilleurs (sur le plan scénaristique). Cependant, il reste entraînant avec des épisodes dans lesquels il se passe toujours quelque chose et un couple attachant.
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Leggero e intrigante, divertente ed appassionante!
Gran bel drama che mai ha annoiato, soprattutto dalla ventesima puntata in poi, è un crescendo di situazioni che presto si risolvono fino ad arrivare al clou delle ultime puntate, che già potevamo intuire.Gli attori sono stati davvero bravi, ci sono state scene di grande recitazione come quella della disperazione della zia di Jian Si quando viene smascherata e della Principessa Reale quando poi morirà, bravissime attrici.
La coppia non l'ho trovata particolarmente affiata, non ho percepito il feeling che a volte c'è fra due attori che si intendono in scena, peccato perché è una gran bella storia d'amore.
Zhang Wan Yi l'avevo già conosciuto in Lost you forever 1 e 2, dove ho apprezzato moltissimo il suo modo di recitare, la sua voce vellutata, il suo modo di muoversi e guardare le persone a seconda del momento, molto personale. si è rivelato un attore di ottimo livello.
Jing Tian l'ho percepita ad un livello inferiore rispetto a Zhang Wan Yi sebbene sia stata molto brava, ma qualcosa non mi ha convinto.
La storia nel suo complesso è convincente, presenta qualche buco, ma si può perdonare perché alla fine ogni puntata fa venire la voglia di vedere la successiva.
I costumi sono bellissimi, cosi come le locations, le musiche carine ma non indimenticabili.
Cosa importante, il finale è assolutamente soddisfacente! Ed è una rarità per i drama cinesi che, se anche finiscono bene, risolvono il finale in pochi secondi a meno che non lo lascino aperto, cosa che non mi piace.
E' un drama da vedere perché non è pesante e appassiona.
Come sempre un grande grazie alla traduzione del team italiano!
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O roteiro foi desenvolvido de modo a tirar o brilho do enredo. Há poucos personagens gostáveis e muitos personagens detestáveis. Muitas cenas não são bem acabadas e a finalização do drama não encanta, mas deixa muitas perguntas no ar. A direção usou tantas cenas de recordação da vida anterior dela, mas essas cenas (muitas repetitivas), não elucidam o que aconteceu em sua vida anterior (exceto ela ter morrido pelas mãos do homem que amava), não fica claro como ela foi parar na fronteira, nem como ela e o príncipe se conheceram e desenvolveram um relacionamento e, principalmente, o que o fez matá-la, visto que no final fica claro que ela ganhou uma segunda chance por causa dele ter se sacrificado pelo amor deles, mas isso ficou muito mal elaborado.As atuações são boas, merecendo destaque para a veterana Huang Yi que fez uma vilã odiável.
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