Lost You Forever Season 2 (2024)

Why season 2 is worth watching

This is not a detailed review, because a lot has been covered by others. Mostly, it is a justification for why, despite the lackluster editing and the clumsy plot, it is worth spending time to watch the second season. Readers beware, there are spoilers and a bias due to personal preferences for happy endings.

The best thing about season 2 is that all the main characters get a closure congruent with their past and their personality. Season 2 is a long winding road to reap what was sown in season 1. There is no surprise, but still many shining moments with deeply moving scenes and great dialogs. The psychological journey of the main characters is beautifully crafted over the two seasons.
The horse I bet on to meet the happy ending requirement was Jing. He is the kind of man with whom you can build a life both joyful and productive. The drama understated how YX and him contributed to the greater good by working on the medical encyclopedia. It is a homage to Li Shizhen’s Compendium of Materia Medica and more could have been done with it to showcase Jing genius in logistics. Thankfully, Yang Zi acting was on point on key scenes to justify her choice, and she explained it in the ''dream sequence'' with CX. It goes all the way back to that moment when Jing sheltered her from the candle wax. She realized that what he endured did not destroy his compassion and kindness. The two other MLs came out of their past able of great ruthlessness and brutality, and XY was at the receiving end many times.
Deng Wei did the best with the material given to paint a resourceful, kind and nurturing man. His own closure comes when he affirmed with conviction that he is the better man, despite loosing the physical fight with his brother. He is beaten, but not humiliated. The two others leading actors, especially Zhang Wan Yi, had more intense and complex scenes to showcase their acting skills. Plot wise, the dream scene when CX confronts his obsession with YX was clumsy, but his acting was fantastic. It is only when he is driven at the edge of sanity that CX realized how selfish is his obsession. It can only destroy the happiness of XY.
The only genuinely tragic ending in a classical sense is Xiang Liu. It is congruent with his inflexibility, which he confused with loyalty. The choice him and his foster father made is a suicide pact, ending also with the pointless death of all their soldiers, rather than letting go of the past. As it was said in the first season, they had no territory to defend and no people to protect. He had his chances at happiness, but he refused to take XY hand when she offered it. He could survive and get out of the fighting ring physically, but he never escaped it psychologically. By contrast, the Great Emperor and the King of Haoling knew what the changing times demanded for the greater good, and they were able to move on and lead fulfilling life out of the limelight. In conclusion, despite all its flaws, season 2 brought successfully all the characters at the end of their journey.

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This is not a trauma drama it is a frustrating drama

This drama is so frustrating, if you want to be frustrated then please watch otherwise don't , first i will talk about the appearance of of the heroine her appearance could've been better the crown she has put on during her wedding looks so ugly on her , not only in this she was looking ugly in many of the scenes, the dressing didn't match with her which resulted making her appearance not likable,

And the character tushan jing is so weak, i don't think he is fit to be a main character, anyone could kill him easily it is good to have a pure heart but it should have a limit, everything is good when it is under limit, he can only and die , he will die hundred times xiaoyao will be sad hundread time and we will watch their weak , trash chemistry hundred times this totally nonsense, the plot would've been great without tushan jing,

The graphics is a another trash in this drama, some of the scenes looks so unreal in this drama especially the place where Xiang liu sits a shell like structure seat,this doesn't look real at all whenever is see that seat I feel like I'm watching a poor budget drama and the sea 🌊 looks so unreal , the legend of Shen sea scenes looks so real, the acting of the cast is so great meanwhile some characters of this drama is so frustrating, it is ok if a side character is frustrating but if a main character is frustrating then the drama is not a likable drama , the reason I'm watching this drama until now is because of their acting skills the graphics could have been better

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Could have been so much better

This is one of the most intense dramas I have watched. I binged season one and enjoyed every episode. In season two, on the other hand, the story was going in a direction I did not like. I actually don’t like dramas with too many male leads, for me two is already plenty. Furthermore I like knowing who is the male lead so I don’t get too attached to the wrong character. If there are several male leads, writers should make sure that the viewers don’t get too attached to the wrong ones, otherwise it feels a bit like a betrayal. But this is exactly what happened here. Although I did not watch the ending, I have read what will happen and I am disappointed. Xiang Liu had always been the most interesting, complex and deep character, and showed the most love towards Xiao Yao. What is the point of building so much tension between these two characters if they will just not ever realise that they loved each other? Xiao Yao was devastated that Fangfeng Bei died because she loved that side of Xiang Liu. She always loved him but he never told her that he loved her. Instead, she ended up with the intolerable loser-attitude Tushang Jing. I found their “romantic” scenes in season one very difficult to watch, they had zero chemistry. I tried to make myself like them together, but when I saw her with Xiang Liu, I saw that he brought out a side of her that she didn’t have with Tushang Jing. It just felt extremely forced when Xiao Yao was together with Tushang Jing. In season one I was so happy when she ended their relationship after it was revealed that his fiance was pregnant. I thought that she could finally move on from him and see that Xiang Liu was really the one who was there for her when she was in trouble. He could give her the growth she desperately needed. Her character from the start was complex and it is understandable that she wanted to be together with a weak person who would never leave her like Tushang Jing, but I had expected her to be a bit stronger than that. The endless melancholy she experienced was just because of one man who had zero personality. The endless second chances she gave him were so painful watch. Xiao Yao’s character was lacking a lot of strength.
Although Xiang Liu hurt her several times in the beginning, I still could not help but like the way he looks at her. The eyes full of love for her, and she, as well, showed him that she had a soft spot for him. Even though she did say that she did not want him to be in her dreams, the tension between them just continued and it was driving me crazy. The fact that Xiang Liu dies is not what I found so frustrating but it is that they never had one moment where they knew they loved each other. I wanted to rate this drama higher but it drove me crazy with frustration and unnecessary sadness due to the indecisiveness and lacking in confidence of the characters. But the reason I gave the drama an eight and not lower is because in reality humans are complex, we are not simple and we do things that contradict each other, we can be weak yet strong, loyal yet cowardly, love one person yet another as well.. I guess that is why this drama was so painful to watch for me.

The acting of Xiang Liu, Cang Xuan and Xiao Yao were perfect. The facial expressions, the nuances and the emotions were very well done. The cinematography was beautiful in many scenes and the music were chosen perfectly. I especially liked the folk song that Xiao Yao sang when she first met Xiang Liu.

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Where do I start? I feel like s2 was a lot more different than s1. The characters in this show began to change a little bit. CX is more obsessive with XY. TSJ and XY's love start to deepen. XL has lost and given u all his hope on XY.

The chemistry between all the leads were very good, the acting was very impressive especially XL's, I haven't seen any of Tan Jianci's drama however his personality is much more different than on hi6. There are some characters that I loved in s1 which made me hate their characters in s2.

The music didn't really have much of a change just added 2 new songs. The costuming and props were all very unique and well designed. The story line is a little confusing but straightforward.

I've cried and laughed during this entire show, and never cried that much at someone's death.

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An ending to all the plots of season 1!!

Season 2,for me,was like a conclusion to all the characters introduced in season 1.
As usual,the costumes, locations,music, screenplay,sets were good.
Coming to the plot,it was good but rather I find the plot of season 1 more interesting and complex.
However,since it's a final note for all the characters involved,it is a good watch.
The only character I felt bad for was Xiang Liu.May he could have been given a better ending,for the sacrifices he made and also for his selfless and pure love towards XiaoYao.I felt that Xiaoyao really needs to know his love and sacrifice for her.And he is also the only character that actually managed to keep me watching the drama with all his interesting and mysterious aura,yet gentle and loving nature from inside.
Anyways,all the actors were terrific in their roles.
I personally liked the scenes and chemistry of Xiang Liu and Xiaoyao.Yang Zi and Tan Jianci were perfect for their roles.Their conversations,though very short lived on screen,portrayed how heartbreaking love could be,since both of them knew the outcome.
Finally,lost you forever season 2 is a good watch , at least to know how all the main characters of Dahuang ended.

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The chemistry between Tu Shan Jing and Xiao Yao is truly captivating

The heart of the series lies in the stunning performance of Yang Zi as Xiao Yao. Her portrayal of this complex character, torn between duty, love, and her search for self-identity, is nothing short of phenomenal. Yang Zi brings incredible emotional depth to Xiao Yao, allowing her pain, strength, and vulnerability to resonate with every viewer. From her moments of quiet reflection to her tearful outbursts of heartbreak, every scene is infused with raw authenticity, making Xiao Yao's journey both painful and powerful to witness and I absolutely love the chemistry between Tu Shan Jing and Xiao Yao.

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Lost You Forever S2

The reason why I'm typing out this review is because I'm very disappointed with the way the second season first started. After finding out that Xiang Liu ended up dying, I immediately stopped watching the show, overall the first season of Lost You Forever is the peak of Chinese Historical Drama! But that doesn't stop me from depicting the errors in the second season. I felt like it was very slow-paced from the very beginning maybe because my attention span for these dramas is bad now so I've been expecting something big to happen from the very beginning, but that didn't so I completely just dropped the entire drama from episode 8.

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Disappointing and Dull: A Missed Opportunity Despite a Promising Start

The show ended up being incredibly dull for me, which was quite surprising given its high ratings. It was promising in the beginning with outstanding performances from the child actors, but it quickly lost its appeal. I had high hopes going in, but unfortunately, I was left feeling disappointed by the end.

I often found myself fast-forwarding through long, drawn-out scenes that seemed to lack any real substance or excitement. The pacing felt off, and it was difficult to stay engaged.

While the concept itself is intriguing, I wasn’t impressed with the execution or the overall cast. The storyline was also lackluster to me. As a devoted fan of Deng Wei, I was particularly let down by his character, Tushan Jing. Despite his immense talent, the character felt one-dimensional and underdeveloped. He deserved a much better, more complex character that could showcase his range as an actor.

In the end, although the premise had potential, the show failed to keep me captivated. It seemed like a missed opportunity to create something truly compelling, and even Deng Wei's presence couldn’t salvage it for me.

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RISPETTO ALLA PRIMA RIMANE L'IMPOSTAZIONE ELEGANTE E RAFFINATA MA PERDE DI INTENSITA' E ROMANTICISMO

Avrei voluto dare 10 anche a questa stagione ma manca qualcosa rispetto alla prima nonostante comprenda ogni scelta fatta e il finale, che è sicuramente positivo, mi ha lasciato tristezza e in definitiva non mi ha soddisfatta.
Mentre nella prima stagione il lavoro sui personaggi è stato accurato e non sono mancati i colpi di scena e le evoluzioni psicologiche in questa serie ho percepito , a parte qualche episodio un po' più leggero, della lentezza e della stanchezza, come se non si vedesse l'ora di chiuderla con la sensazione di un finale un po' sbrigativo e poco convinto.

Non è vero, come avevo letto, che in questa serie è stata riservato tanto spazio al demone Xiang Lui, sebbene sia vero che subisca un'evoluzione positiva nonostante il suo passato, le sue convinzioni, le sue scarse abilità comunicative circa i suoi sentimenti, che ne determineranno quello che poi accade con dispiacere persino mio che non lo amavo come personaggio però il riscatto dalla sua oscurità è totale.
Ed è triste che la protagonista non ne verrà mai informata, però ormai ho capito che nelle serie cinesi "l'amore è un atto di fede" (se ami nonostante tu non sappia è come se per loro quell'amore abbia più validità).
Lo spazio che viene riservato maggiormente ad un personaggio è quello di Cang Xuan, reale protagonista della serie assieme alla cugina, e l'ho trovato davvero fastidioso e stancante. In questa serie ci sono delle evoluzioni determinate dalle vicissitudini e dai percorsi intrapresi nella prima stagione che determineranno scelte estreme e in altri casi poco convinte e credibili (non posso spiegare altrimenti spoilero).
Altri personaggi, tipo la principessa A' nian che già aveva subito un percorso di crescita nella prima stagione lo ultimerà raggiungendo una piena maturità consapevole e una compostezza dignitosa che la renderanno uno dei personaggi più interessanti di questa stagione. Al contrario, personaggi che nella prima serie si erano rivelati positivi perderanno completamente la bussola pagandone le conseguenze.
Gli indizi sui finali erano tutti presenti nella prima stagione però questa serie è una serie più introspettiva e profonda della precedente, sebbene meno intensa. Vi dico solo che ci sarà un'evoluzione negativa per Cang Xuan il cui desiderio nella serie precedente diventa ossessione e stalkeraggio, invadente presenza e continua manipolazione della protagonista, il tutto reso con maestria e padronanza.

Pertanto, sebbene io abbia sperato in un epilogo diverso, non per la scelta finale che era obbligata e la migliore possibile quanto per le modalità con cui essa avviene e nel tipo di vita che la protagonista decide di intraprendere.
E' una stagione più cupa e intimista , con continui riempitivi di inquadrature di 90 secondi con effetti musicali e frequenti flashback del passato che appesantiscono la visione rendendo questa stagione meno fluida e interessante.
I baci che c'erano nella prima stagione qui sono stati girati frettolosamente e privi di convinzione, anche sul finale la coppia finale è stata diretta male secondo me, ha perso totalmente la componente di desiderio e l'intensità che era riuscita magistralmente a rappresentare in un famoso episodio quasi a fine della prima stagione, per questo io penso che molti abbiano frainteso il sentimento che determina la scelta finale scambiandolo per amicizia e comfort zone ma è solo un difetto di produzione secondo me, perché le scene di distacco sono strazianti , quelle di riunione sentite ma non proporzionali alla disperazione provata precedentemente. Per questo, nonostante riconosca che è sempre un lavoro molto ben fatto e superiore ai classici cdrama xianxia, l'ho lasciato con amarezza e triste delusione.

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Se potessi darei un 11 per la recitazione degli attori principali!

Ho avuto grandi aspettative per questo sequel e sono state soddisfatte, malgrado qualche punto negativo, ma non c'è nulla di perfetto.
E come ci si poteva aspettare tutto è bene ciò che finisce bene e non poteva finire che cosi.
Prima di tutto vorrei parlare della recitazione degli attori, che è stata ai massimi livelli.
Mentre nel primo drama è spiccato Tan Jian Ci , e ci ha fatto innamorare tutte dei due personaggi che ha impersonato: Xiang Lu e Fengfeng Bai, nel secondo ha fatto la parte del leone Zhang Wan Yi, ovvero Cangxuan.
Entrambi sopra le righe. Ottimo l'attore che ha impersonato il nonno, il vecchio sovrano, bella la sua mimica, basta un'occhiata per capire ciò che pensa.
Nulla da dire su Yang Zi, cambia persino il tono di voce a seconda del momento in cui esprime lo stato d'animo del personaggio!
Stupenda la fotografia, nitida, con colori pennellati. anche i punti di ripresa hanno ben enfatizzato le situazioni.
Sono rimasta ammirata dai vestiti, di altissima fattura e molto belli.
Tutti gli altri attori sono stati molto bravi, non ho notato sbavature nella loro recitazione.
L'unica pecca di questo drama è il personaggio poco sviluppato di Tushan JIn (Ye Shiqi) Malgrado sia un ruolo di primordine, ci troviamo una persona che appare debole, sfiancata, insignificante che tutto il tempo lo passa o a piangere, o a non parlare, o ridere come uno sciocco!
Eppure si capisce nel corso degli eventi, che lui è un uomo intelligentissimo, molto colto e potente, che sa ponderare le persone e il corso degli eventi.
Un uomo rispettoso delle regole, fermo nelle sue decisioni. Purtroppo queste sue qualità le si evincono dai discorsi altrui, non da lui stesso.
Mi dispiace per l'attore che non ha potuto esprimersi malgrado il suo ruolo sia cosi importante!
Vabbè...
Le musiche già le conoscevamo, orecchiabili, bei testi, ben eseguite dai cantanti.
Stupendo il coro durante l'ultima battaglia di Xiang Lu.
Tutto sommato merita un dieci, perché è un drama che, malgrado la morte di Xiang Lu, lascia il dolce in bocca. Le cose non potevano andare che cosi. Il finale è finalmente un finale come dio comanda! Non come i soliti finali affrettati o i non-finali alla Princess agents (imperdonabile quel drama!)
COME SEMPRE UN ENORME RINGRAZIAMENTO AL TEAM DEI TRADUTTORI ITALIANI, senza i quali non avrei potuto passare qualche giorno godendo di questo bellissimo drama. GRAZIE!

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