skipped a lot of scenes
I'm waiting for season 2 because I'm really curious about what will happen next. but watching episode one made me bored and forgot about it. then continued again but I skipped a lot of scenes because there were too many things that weren't important but it turned out that the content of the story could still be understood. I liked the ending but apart from that I forgot everything that happened at the beginning of the episode. In fact, I was most impressed with the ending from Xiang Liu's side. The story in Xiang Liu's part is always concise and there is good chemistry with Xiao Yao.but I bought 7.5 for the acting, ending and also the beautiful visual effects
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A Tragic Love Story
I'm not someone who watches currently airing drama and I made the right the decision to wait until both seasons aired to watch this (well, on Netflix it's not divided into seasons. My expectation when I started this series was a bit low, but it exceeded my expectation. It's rare to find a "tragic" but memorable love story. My favorite has to be Tan Jian Ci's Xiang Liu. TJC portrayed his character very well that I can feel and sense his pain and emotion. My heart aches for Xiang Liu. Depending on who you're rooting for, the drama can be a happy or sad ending. For me, it's more a sad ending. But I'm not one who minds sad ending and it's usually the most memorable ones. Overall, I really like this drama. And I also really love the OST.Was this review helpful to you?
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Lost you forever, a fitting title
Lost You Forever is such a fitting title for this drama. In this s2 part of the drama, XY is quoted saying "What is gained cannot compensate for what is lost" and this holds for all the main characters. They have all gained something in the end, but at what cost? For some characters, the gains seem to greatly outweigh the cost but for most, that is not the case. This lesson from this drama is one that I think will stick with viewers for a long time.However, my only gripe with this show is that they made a very important and character-defining moment between CX and XY meaningless by making it all a tea dream of sorts. All that emotional angst that so many people were looking forward to turned into nothing. Due to that, I can't give this show a 10/10. I will say though, the acting was amazing.
So, the question remains, do I recommend season 2? Yes, but not as much as season 1. A little disappointed but still worth the watch.
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Lost You Forever depicts the upheaval of a meeting, togetherness, and separation. A Very Epic Drama
To be honest, the second season is not as grand as the first season and does not show all parts of the novel because the reality is that the production house may have limitations to show all the extraordinary scenes in the novel. I myself as a reader of the novel was disappointed because there was a scene that felt less precise or hastily compressed into one. But after watching the drama till the end of the episode, I became more understanding of the intention of the author who wanted to pack this story into a more complete one. This drama get me hooked because it's main story that depicts the reality of how we were all wanderers who travel, wanderers who each have past wounds and then meet each other, either heal each other then decide to separate because the direction you want to go is different, or decide to wander together because both have the same direction that packaged in a strong storyline, complex character background, growth, and dynamics, beautiful cinematography, stunning music, and great actress and actors. Lost you forever depicts the upheaval of a meeting, togetherness, and separation. A very epic drama. Worth to watch and rewatch.Was this review helpful to you?
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objectively it's a great drama.. subjectively i absolutely hate it..
I’ve never spent so much time analyzing a show just to end up feeling this pissed off. This drama is well written, the characters have so much depth, but the actual story is an injustice.Xiang Liu is the only character who earned my full respect. He is a man of ultimate principles and intention. While other men were selling "happiness", an empty promise no one can actually control, he was the only real "green flag" in this show, even if that’s controversial. Cang Xuan also has my respect. He was the only sane one in the second half. He is a good king who had to swallow his own heart to get the throne, and his tragedy feels even heavier than the demon's. He won the world but lost his soul, and he’s the only one smart enough to actually see what the demon did for her. His restrain throughout the shows was impressive, too.
The Weakness and the Hypocrisy!! Oh how i Hate Tushan Jing, you truly pissed me off. He is a weak man and a coward who used his "brokenness" to guilt-trip Xiao Yao into loving him. His "15-year promise" was bullshit he couldn't control. Watching him smile like an idiot while better men bled for her was exhausting. Sorry to Tushan Jing defenders, sometimes a character just pisses you off from the first moment he opens his mouth.
A man who is harsh but unselfish is a much greener flag than a man who is "sweet" but manipulative....
But my biggest loss of respect was for the female lead. She is a hypocrite. She spent the whole show saying she would never wait for a man who might not come back (which is why she wouldn't dive into a relationship with the demon), but then she decides to have a "solo wedding" and wait forever for the dead fox? It was giving Trisha Paytas marrying a cardboard cutout Brad Pitt lol. She chose the safe path because she was too scared to be with a man of character (I might be hating too hard on her, I get her choices most of the time, but when she broke her own principles is where she lost me).
The "unspoken stuff" in this drama screams louder than the actual dialogue. I’m rating it high because a sloppy show wouldn't make me feel this much rage or analyze characters this deeply (my notes are long), but I stayed for the demon and the cousin, not the romance.
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Worth your time
Although waiting for months (not for a year if i were to start on S1 earlier while it just came out) to see the continuation because of the stupid rule is a pain in one’s bum, im still very much enjoyed the continuation. The part 2 is mostly mellow though compared to part 1, mainly because all the climax and flirting already happened in part 1 and it feels like there were only a few strands left to be tighten up (or maybe thats because i’ve been spoiled so much prior to watching? Lol)Yang Zi was fabulous in this as usual, but the story really was made more awesome by good acting from her male leads as well, mostly CX, jing and XL, not so much on FL though since his part is not that much compared to the other 3. Good job to these actors. Though it was such a bum to see how XY’s wedding was not so grand and lavish or how much cartoonish the fight scene that took Jing away for almost 1/3rd of the Jing’s presence in part 2. XL’s death scene was appropriately set up, worthy of his role.
All in all, it was clear to see how CX is only destined to be there beside XY as her gege/protector (though I was surprised to see they were able to make CX confess the truth to XY prior to her wedding) and it was only Jing who can put everything away and put XY first whatever comes. Xiang liu, even though he may love her as well, is not a man who can leave everything behind to be beside XY like Jing can, so the only virtuous way he can show his love to XY is by making it possible for someone who loves her as well to be with her to the end, and to protect her silently from the shadow. Feng Long is just there for the ride though. Lol. He’s just a convenient suitor when the other 3 guys were in a mess. Lol. Sorry feng long!
OST are chef kiss! Not sure about rewatching this though. Maybe later. Now, on to the next drama!
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Don't expect too much
I will keep it short. What we expected from S2 was a more complete story. What we got was alot of lackluster moments. I truly expected a grand face off between the demon and the king in battle...but nothing happened there. I expected a true face off between Jing and his brother but also nothing happened there. I expected more people to try to kill the king...also nothing. I expected less moments directed to toward Xiaoyue especially since a war is going on. I expected more cultivation moments of power...they are immortal but they acted extremely human.Honestly, I expected some grand moments but it was all okay. The only surprising moment was when Xiaoyue and Cang tried to kill each other. It woke me up. Look it ended the way we thought but if this had been in the hands of lesser actors ...it would have failed. The biggest surprise was the ML incredible acting...everything showed on his face and then nothing showed on his face. The ML and FL actors truly fostered each talents. I liked the story but it lacks the do or die moments that cdramas are famous for however the actors did their best to make up for it.
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Pick Your Poison: The Reverse Harem Roulette
Let's dive into this delightful mess of a drama where choosing a male lead is like playing Russian roulette with your heart.First up, we have Mr. Polygamist, who collects concubines like like they're Pokémon cards. Blink, and you'll miss another wedding.
Then, we have Mr. Green Flag, the meticulous and stoic male lead. Supposedly the dream guy, right? Except his specialty is making the female lead cry and disappoint her. For some mysterious reason, she keeps giving him second chances. Why? Your guess is as good as mine.
And let's not forget Mr. Can't-Express-Feelings. They keep us on edge, teetering on the brink of confession, but never quite get there. I was this close to grabbing them as dolls and making them kiss each other!
Now, let’s not forget the journey of the female lead. It has so many ups and downs that it's quite unlike any story development I've ever seen—like a rollercoaster designed by a toddler on a sugar high.
I devoured season one, blissfully ignorant of the novel’s twisty ending. I was rooting for my favorite male lead. then, the second season was announced, and my patience ran out. I read the novel, and boy, did I dodge a bullet there!
To those who like to gamble with their patience, watch at your own risk. Nothing will prepare you for the end—unless, of course, you've read the novel and you're here for the angst, to torture yourself, and maybe enjoy some eye candy. It's okay, I don't judge. Enjoy!
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Gotta Love This Crew
I have read some scathing reviews on other sites which baffles me. Thank goodness this was not like Joy To Life S2 which was not to my liking. I didn't finish that drama, but I am very happy with this one. I am glad it is not exactly the same vibe as S1. It's a little darker. The tears have fallen on the last two episodes I've watched. I still have Ep. 22 to 25 to go. I am all in on this story and will hate to see it end. I wish Jianci had been in more episodes. I think brother got way obsessed and I actually found myself hating him and filled with disgust. Zhang Wan Yi is a great actor. His eyes show a lot of emotion. Everyone acted great. In a few months I will watch both seasons again.Was this review helpful to you?
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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good ending
All 3 love her and are willing to die for her. However they have their own destinies. Cang Xuan chose the throne and world peace over Xiao Yao. Xiang Liu chose to stay and fight to death with his comrades than to roam around the world with her. Only Jing is willing to give up his clan to be with her. He is willing to do anything for her happiness. The life she wanted was a simple life to roam the world and compiled the medical books. I love the ending.Was this review helpful to you?
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A disappointed Season 2 not as engaging as Season 1. Great acting by Yang Zi and Zhang Wan Yi
Lost You Forever Season 2 is a historical fantasy costume drama that continues from Season 1. Season 2 wasn't great, although Yang Zi, Zhang Wan Yi, and Tian Jian Ci's acting were excellent. The plot felt rushed, and there were too many confusing twists. The delivery and ending were bad and predictable.Synopsis: The story continues with Xiyan Cang Xuan establishing his rule over the Kingdom of Xiyan, Tushan Jing married to Fangfeng Yi Ying, Xiao Yao engaged to Chishui Feng Long, and Xiao Yao advising Xiang Liu that, once she is married, she will no longer make poisons for him. Their interactions will continue to shape not only their intertwined fates but also the fates of great clans, the three kingdoms, and the land of Dahuang. At the end of it all, will Xiao Yao still view herself as an abandoned person? One who cannot protect herself, with no person to rely on and no place to go?
My Reviews:
1. Yang Zi's acting skills improved in this drama compared to her other dramas.
2. Season 2 felt rushed, sometimes draggy, and unengaged compared to Season 1.
3. Deng Wei's character is too weak, and his resurrection from presumed death is poorly narrated.
4. Episode 20 was freaking confusing.
5. Episodes 18 and 19 were good acting by Yang Zi and Zhang Wan Yi.
I am giving it a 6.0 rating because it was not good compared to Season 1.
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