Love in the Clouds

favorite drama right now.

I’M OBSESSED

I genuinely don’t have enough words to explain how much I loved Love in the Clouds. This drama completely took over my life from start to finish. Every episode had me kicking my feet, screaming into my pillow, and immediately pressing “next episode” because there was no way I could stop watching.

The chemistry between the leads is INSANE. Every glance, every smile, every tiny interaction had me giggling like an idiot. They made me believe in their love story so completely that I forgot I was watching a drama.

And don’t even get me started on the emotional scenes. This drama had me smiling one minute and crying the next. I became so attached to these characters that their happiness felt like my happiness and their heartbreak felt like my heartbreak.

Visually? Absolutely gorgeous. The costumes, the scenery, the cinematography—everything looked magical. Every frame felt like it belonged in a fairytale.

But what really makes this drama special is how unforgettable it is. Even after finishing it, I keep thinking about the characters, rewatching my favorite scenes, and scrolling through edits because I’m simply not ready to let go.

This is one of those dramas that reminds you why you fell in love with romance stories in the first place.

10/10. No notes. No complaints. Just me sitting here wondering how I’m supposed to move on with my life after this masterpiece. ☁️❤️😭✨

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UNPOPULAR OPINION

Unpopular opinion:
The drama was good specially and only for the male lead and female and also for the sides characters,and obviously for the villain Situ Ling , i liked very much his story and evolution of his character, written and performed very well.
The story is simple but made well done ,like i said already the serie it was good not much for the dinamics of the history but for more or less all the characters that are inside of the story , specially for the main leads and the villain , because for my personal opinion them have carried on their shoulders all the drama .
It was a relief that in just 36 episode they made a right but a bit rushed ending of all open dynamics inside of the serie ,of course we have a good ending for the main leads 🫠 .
The photo,the colors and the CGI of the serie was so good and pretty but i dont liked very much the customes, atleast not all i have seen on the main leads maybe...a 50/50? 😬.
So in the end it was good to watch, easy to watch.
For me the right rating for this drama is not a overrated 8.8 or almost a 9 but a honest and not beyond 7.5/8 🫣.

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Perfect Rom com fantasy- But characters are the real highlight!

This drama’s totally worth it! Amazing characters, beautifully written, all of them no matter how small are significant to the plot. Plot twists are crazy! Romance is a slow burn that melted me with it 🫠. Such a witty, smart and charming female lead! She’s simply badasss, such a refreshing character istg. I must say, I LOVE THE FEMALE RELATIONSHIPS in this story! The plot is so good, I quite love the male lead too. The pacing is slow, but i never once got sick of it. Even the side couples were chef’s kiss. And OMG the visuals are INSANE 😍. The cast is amazing, fl’s actress is crazy good ant what she does. The ending is just soo precious 🥹.

The one sided love with 2nd male lead is killing me 😣. I love a yearner, but they turned him into a watered down ver of Chu Zhao. Fu Yue deserved WAYYY better. I hate how dramas always turn 2nd male leads into obsessive freaks- i wish they continued with that sweet melodramatic friendship. They could never make me hate you Situ Ling 😕. Although some of the plot points were a bit over used, they did try their best to make the best possible ver of a story with such plot. BUT other than these few complains- it still stands out, exceptionally. Def recommend!

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Not as good as I expected from previous reviews

The plot/story was the weakest part of Love in the Clouds.

The secondary characters in this show were not interesting to me. I was not invested in the secondary plot lines at all.

I realize it is difficult to create an interesting villain, but the final villain was just simply a stalker, which isn’t very interesting. Also why didn’t they kill him when they had the chance in the last few episodes? Why wait until the tournament when they had a chance before?

The fact that the female leads adopted parents treated her so poorly was odd to me.

The back and forth “sacrifice myself for you” was the only main plot point between the two main leads. This was drawn out for too long.

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OH, WOW!

As someone who avoids Wuxia and Historical genre in chinese dramas, I was truly amazed by how amazing Love In The Clouds was.

I had previously watched Love Between Lines, and one of the main reasons I loved that drama was the female lead: funny, charming, and smart all at once. Thankfully, LITC delivers a similarly engaging heroine. She’s witty without being over-the-top, emotionally strong without losing her softness, and her comedic timing adds a refreshing lightness to a genre that can sometimes feel overly serious or heavy.

The plot itself balances fantasy, romance, and drama quite well. While it follows some familiar tropes of the genre such as immortal realms, fate, misunderstandings and, well, spitting blood, it manages to keep things interesting with good pacing and emotional stakes. I especially appreciated that it didn’t drag unnecessarily, and each arc felt purposeful in building both the story and the characters.

Now, the chemistry between the leads? Easily one of the strongest aspects of the drama. Their dynamic feels natural and evolves beautifully over time. There’s tension, tenderness, and just enough playful interaction to make their relationship believable and enjoyable to watch. You really feel invested in their journey together.

And then there’s the second male lead who is completely, obsessively devoted. While that trope can sometimes feel repetitive, here it was portrayed in a way that made him memorable rather than annoying. His intensity added emotional depth and conflict, and honestly, I found myself both frustrated with and fascinated by him.

One of the biggest surprises for me was the ending. As a HEA lover, the endings in historical and wuxia/xianxia dramas that often lean toward tragic or bittersweet conclusions, is mostly the main reason why I dislike that genre, so getting a happy ending felt incredibly satisfying. It tied everything together nicely and left me with a sense of closure rather than emotional devastation.

Overall, I’d rate it an 8/10. It’s a well-rounded drama with lovable characters, strong chemistry, an engaging plot, and a rewarding ending. Even if you’re not usually into wuxia, this one is definitely worth a try.

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Good fantasy storyline

This drama follows Ming Yi, a female warrior who had appeared to others as a man using a magical disguise. During a broadcasted tournament, she was defeated by an opponent's new hire, Bozai, During their fight, she sustained a critical injury. To find out about the truth of any sabotage during the fight as well as a cure for her injury, she tries to get closer to Bozai. Over the course of their partnership, they reveal more truths about each other and themselves.

The main draw of this drama is the creative storyline and cinematics, which were well crafted and easily transported the viewer into a magical world. Spirit beasts were also a big plus!!! While the romance is not physically intense, we can feel love and heartbreak through trust and sacrifice. The vibes of the drama are lighthearted and youthful, not a serious or intense drama (no routine palace gossip and schemes) -- so it easy to watch and enjoy.

I would recommend this for viewers who are looking for a captivating story and pretty cinematics, and not requiring romance

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Overall, it is a very nice series. This is the third time I have watched this.

Actors ... Most were very good.
Characters ... I was able to feel a lot of the characters and have an emotional connection with them.
OST ... lovely.
Storyline ... Actually, pretty good. It is nice to see something different.
CGI ... Was not great.
Fight scenes ... Good, sometimes very good.

I really enjoyed this show and the chemistry between FL and ML was lovely. They played their roles very well and the emotions they gave suited the story and progression.
The second ML was lovely to watch, albeit painful. His acting was superb and I could empathize with him and feel his frustration. His regression into insanity was believable.
The other supporting roles were OK but a tad boring.
The comedy was great, not too much, but the timing was done well.

The only downside to this series was the FLs character. Wow was she annoying, I get she was playing a certain manipulation game, but her voice actually hurt my ears. When the ML told her to talk properly ... I was yelling inside my head ... YES!! PLEASE TALK PROPERLY! PLEASE!

Growth, this was a hard one, I didn't feel ‘growth’ but saw change ... I guess it is similar, but it is hard for me to explain. I don't think this series called for growth, more acceptance, and reliance.
This is ‘rewatchable’, but the end is a bit boring.

On a side note, the kitty cat and dragon ... LOVE THEM!

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8/10, a review by characters and relationships.

To start, the leads Ming Yi and Ji Bo Zai:
I loved them at the start, them acting like a really annoying affectionate couple in public was taking me outtttt. As for when they really fell in love, that line that Bo Zai said to Ming Yi so that she'd stop lying to him will never leave my mind. "Being honest is actually not that hard." 😂😂😂 But they broke up and got back together too much for me, I think they take the cake for most breakups in a single historical C-Drama that I've ever seen.

Situ Ling and Fu Yue:
I really liked Situ Ling at first, he was actually my favorite character but then they gave him that Daenerys Targaryen storyline (which I did see coming) and he lost me there. As for Fu Yue, she was out of her mind staying beside him after he said "Her life is above mine." Who in they're right mind would stick beside a man that they like after he said that bs about another woman?!?!? I'm glad that she eventually left him though, even if it took 30 episodes.

Princess Tian Xi and Yan Xiao:
I LOVED Tian Xi, she was doing everything in her power to get things done, even though her power was limited. I think she would make a great protagonist, but her love interest would have to be literally anyone other than Yan Xiao. I hated him more than I hated the antagonists of this drama because of how he would talk to Tian Xi, oooooh was I satisfied when Yang Qiu punched him!! I wanted to beat his behind every time he even looked at Tian Xi, I can't curse on here but **** Yan Xiao! Tian Xi deserves better!!!

Bu Xiu and Er Shi Qi:
I seen the look in Bu Xiu's eyes when he looked at Er Shi Qi, and the face he made when he learned that Er Shi Qi was gone. 💔💔💔 They deserved a romantic storyline but we were robbed.

General comments:
1. Ji Bo Zai's life was deadass a series of unfortunate events like omg, I'm so shocked he didn't end up just tweaking and killing everyone.
2. I was very confused with the hierarchy of the realms, how is it that Yaoguang Mountain won the tournament for seven years straight but everybody and they mama was afraid of people from Zhushui Mountain...?
3. Empress of Yaoguang Mountain was dead wrong for that entire situation, she single handedly ruined everyone involved lives. That doesn't excuse Bo Yu Lan, because you have to be an actual psychopath to take your anger out on a newborn baby like that.

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Overall: Great leads, cute stories

THE GOOD
- The leads are great, very comfortable and charming
- Strong FL despite plot keeping her powered down most of the time, she still has the agency and perspective of a strong character
- Some of the supporting characters are very charming
- Spirit beast companion friendships are everything
- Certain side characters are notable examples of strong women, portrayed in ways that not many dramas manage to pull off

THE CONFUSING
- The world presents itself has a pretty high fantasy (xianxia?) vibe at first but that premise drops away after the intro and the setting becomes a strangely low-magic wuxia. We clearly have major magic in this world but almost nobody actually uses it
- Certain angst cycle plotlines are overused seemingly to stretch the story. Frequently there will be only a very thin and vague reason for certain people to be apart or mad at each other.

THE BAD
- A certain antagonist gets WAY too much screen time. I actually think he got more screentime than the leads, like what actual reason was there to focus this much on one dude. Also he is worst combination of a character that is just unpleasant to watch PLUS he just never changes at all. No complexity revealed. No growth. Buckle in to watch the same characters do and say the same things over and over. The middle section was rough to get through just for the fact that nothing fun is happening and all the focus is on this one dude who is just cringey and gross.
- The main couple's conflicts are often thin, which makes it hard to conceive of their motivations and perspectives. A lot of "this makes good angst" on paper, but when actually played out within a story it needs to hold up to scrutiny. Many situations fall apart if you ask any questions -- Just why are you sacrificing so much? Just what level of trust do you have for them? The answers will just change depending on the moment.
- Some of the background relationships also don't hold up to scrutiny, if these characters are living in this world then why don't they have any human relationships from their backstories? If these dynasty squabbles are supposed to have impact then I would need something to make me invested in the families but none of that ever lands. It's just a flat backdrop for the main romance. Which is fine for what it is, but let's be honest about it.
- Fight scenes seem to be straight up avoided or heavily simplified. There seems to be some implied budget constraint? Or just intentionally avoiding luring audience looking for fight scenes. Which is fine, but the intro definitely fails to communicate this expectation accurately -- Beginning is VERY focused on a fight, and then barely any comparable fight will happen again.

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