The plot keeps you guessing - it's part murder detective mystery drama paired with historical family/court intrigue romantic drama with a side dash of 'learn about the tea industry.' There were multiple times, in a good way, where both in terms of plot and themes, I was like where are they going with all of this??
The uniqueness of the murder mysteries and family intrigues genuinely make it interesting to sort out 'who done it.' Not only are our main characters intelligent but the side characters and villains are intelligent too and run from a bit problematic all the way to complete monsters which makes for interesting viewing. The banter and dialogue here can be quite wry and the humor dry in very clever ways.
I'm a big fan of equal partner romances and this one speaks to challenging the old generation into forging a new type of partnership. Not misandrist nor misogynist but something wholly new. But, if you were hoping for a romance centered drama the romance scenes drop out pretty heavily 1/2 way through.
Acting is quite limited in range but very much works for the personalities and plots of the drama. The main couple plays most things with a straight face with a small smile, wink, clenched jaw, or twist of a aring to indicate that there is more going on underneath. I want to give a nod to the costumes which were much better than most dramas at this budget level.
It was entertaining, worth the watch, and it was nice to see some new plots and themes in genres that have gotten quite repetitive and one note. It's worth a try.
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Amazing without a doubt!!
This drama felt like a breath of fresh air. It seamlessly incorporated the matriarchal characteristics with the period/historical background and plot without coming off as a caricature. It never came off as forced, not even for a minute. It seemed so organic and effortless, though I'm sure it wasn't an easy task for the directors and scriptwriters.I really liked Rong Shan Bao as a character. She knows what's expected of her but she also knows what she wants and doesn't lose her sense of self. She's cold and strict, but she is also kind. She's ruthless with her enemies, but she's also just and depending on what the other person's done/whether they deserve it, she gives a chance for change and repentance. She's truly very intelligent, hardworking and her presence commands the room. She's deeply respected because she really deserves it. I really wish to see more characters and dramas like this in the future, with a perfect blend of the matriarchal elements and a truly powerful female lead with strong presence. Gulnezer Bextiyar was great as Shen Bao, she portrayed really well the character's intelligence, inner strength and calm demeanor even in the face of the storm, she had quite an imposing presence which suited the character perfectly. At the same time though, I must admit that she did leave me wanting a bit more acting-wise at some points in the story (e.g. her crying for Rong Yun Wan and other parts). She did really great overall though.
Hou Ming Hao was honestly amazing as Lu Jiang Lai / Lu Fu Sheng, seriously his portrayal was super natural and realistic!! I also love how he never came off as subservient to Shan Bao, even when he had amnesia. He would sometimes pretend, but he never really lost himself even when he forgot everything. The protagonists behaved like equals, both hid things at times, sometimes it was the fl who was ahead, other times it was the opposite. I really enjoyed how Jiang Lai and Shen Bao were both really intelligent AND really in love with each other. These two characteristics were blended really well without countering each other. Neither would magically lose their brain just because they were in love.
I do have to mention that around the 3/5ths of the story, it got a bit tiring, maybe a bit boring as well and I did skip quite a bit. But overall this was a very interesting drama.
The rest of the cast did really great as well, I especially loved Leanne Liu as Old Madame Rong! I also really enjoyed Zhao Jia Min as Rong Yun Yin, Liu Qin as Yang Ding Chen, Zhao Yi Qin as Yan Bai Luo, Li Fei as He Xing Ming and Zhang Nan as Rong Yun Shu.
Overall I liked how intriguing the story was, how everyone received their just punishment, how the Rong heiresses came to support each other so well, and how strong both leads were. I honestly wish to see more characters like these (especially Shen Bao) with this type of dynamic between them, in the future. I am especially looking forward to watch more dramas like this where the matriarchal characteristics were seamlessly incorporated with the plot. Though I'm not one to easily rewatch dramas, something tells me that I'll probably watch this again in the future.
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It had everything going for it, except follow-through.
Starring Hou Ming Hao and Gulnezer, started out as one of those dramas that instantly grabs your attention. For the first half of the series (roughly up to episode 25), it was genuinely interesting, creative, and refreshing in a way that’s rare for historical dramas. The story revolves around the Rong Family, owners of a massive tea plantation that operates almost like a kingdom. What makes this drama stand out is its reverse-gender worldbuilding. In this society, women hold power while men take on roles traditionally assigned to women. The Rong Family is led by women, all major business affairs are handled by women, and the family heir is always the eldest granddaughter.The plot opens with the heir, Rong Shan Bao (The first, eldest granddaughter), searching for a husband. Men from all over the country compete to marry into this powerful family through contests of martial arts, intelligence, and knowledge. Watching men fight for a marriage position — something usually reserved for female characters — was clever, fun, and surprisingly engaging. The drama constantly flips traditional gender norms, and honestly, I loved that about it. It felt fresh and bold. Another aspect I genuinely enjoyed was the internal dynamic of the Rong Family itself. The sisterhood power struggles were interesting to watch — women scheming against each other, setting traps, and fighting for influence felt fitting within this matriarchal setup. Those conflicts added tension and depth to the story and, for the most part, worked well.
That said, the grandmother’s storyline was a completely different experience for me — and not in a good way. She was frustrating, selfish, and honestly nerve-wracking to watch. At one point, she was almost marry her own granddaughter off to a villain. I understand that, as the head of the family, she was making cold, strategic decisions, but that didn’t make her actions any easier to tolerate. Her character crossed a line for me, and I found myself genuinely hating that entire arc.
Unfortunately, things start to fall apart in the second half. Around episode 25, the story loses its momentum and gradually becomes bland, awkward, and uncomfortable to watch. The introduction of Lu Jiang Lai, a highly capable and promising official who loses his memory and ends up in the Rong household, initially worked well. His playful behavior, sincerity, and growing feelings for the cold and reserved Rong Shan Bao felt natural enough. Even their interrupted marriage due to his sudden imperial assignment made sense. But once Lu Jiang Lai regains his memory, his character takes a strange turn. Despite being established as smart, strategic, and competent, he remains stuck in a lovestruck, almost foolish mode. Loving Rong Shan Bao is fine — his feelings are sincere and consistent — but the problem is that Rong Shan Bao gives him very little in return.
Although the story wants us to believe she loves him, she rarely shows it. She hides important information, avoids honest communication, and keeps him emotionally at arm’s length. To be fair, I understand both perspectives. Lu Jiang Lai leaving abruptly before their wedding without explanation was deeply hurtful, and Rong Shan Bao’s anger makes sense. That said, their communication is clearly poor — and ultimately, Rong Shan Bao handles it worse. There are moments when she physically slaps Lu Jiang Lai after he says something out of line, and while I understand the emotions behind those actions, I wasn’t comfortable with how often physical punishment was used instead of conversation. It only deepens the imbalance in their relationship and makes their dynamic harder to sympathize with. The final arc only adds to the disappointment. The Lu Jiang Lai we were first introduced to — brilliant, confident, and capable — never fully returns. Instead, he repeatedly relies on the Rong Family to solve major cases, which directly contradicts his earlier characterization. The drama ends up feeling like a female-centric story that sacrifices logic and balance to push its narrative forward.
To be clear, this isn’t a criticism of the female lead or Gulnezer’s performance. The issue lies entirely with the scriptwriting. A female-centric drama can be powerful and compelling, but it still needs internal logic and emotionally believable character dynamics. Hou Ming Hao, especially, deserved a much stronger and more consistent script. That said, Glory does shine in terms of production. The cinematography is beautiful, with visually pleasing, well-composed shots throughout. The OST is excellent, the acting across the board is solid, and the chemistry between the leads is decent. Almost everything works — except the story’s direction in the second half and its unsatisfying ending.
In the end, Glory feels like a drama with huge wasted potential. What started as a bold, imaginative, and refreshing story slowly turned into a frustrating experience. With such a strong concept, great visuals, and capable actors, it’s disappointing that the writing ultimately couldn’t deliver. On a quieter note, I’m genuinely grateful that this drama took the time to highlight traditional Chinese tea culture. From cultivation and farming to planting, processing, distribution, and finally serving the tea, the story lingers on each step with care. It’s a gentle reminder of how much history, patience, and craftsmanship are poured into something we often take for granted. Watching these scenes felt like a moment of pause — an appreciation of traditions that are still being nurtured and preserved, even as they slip past our everyday attention. It made me admire, once again, how rich and enduring Chinese culture truly is.
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Spilling the Tea on Glory
Lu Jiang Lai is a rising star magistrate whose spotless reputation comes crashing down when an old wife-murder case resurfaces. Implicated and pursued by enemies, his desperate escape ends with a fall off a cliff and a serious head injury. When he wakes up, his memory is completely gone. His unlikely savior turns out to be Rong Shan Bao, the sharp-minded daughter of the powerful Tea King and someone who once stood on the opposite side of him.Instead of revealing his true identity, Shan Bao keeps him in the Rong mansion under close watch, unsure whether he is a threat, a liability, or something potentially useful. Assigned to stable duties mainly so she can keep an eye on him, Lu Jiang Lai does not resist. Even without his memories, his sharp instincts remain intact, and he decides that staying put is the safest option until he can piece together the truth. As the Rong family dives into a tense and competitive search for a suitable son-in-law, hidden motives and quiet power plays abound. In the middle of it all, Lu Jiang Lai and Shan Bao engage in a constant chess match of words and wits, one that slowly shifts from mutual suspicion into an unexpectedly heartfelt connection.
One of the biggest highlights of Glory is hands down its female lead. Rong Shan Bao is not written as “strong” in name only. She is decisive, ruthless when needed, and genuinely protective of her people. The moment she willingly sacrifices herself and walks straight into danger just to investigate the disappearance of her workers sets the tone for her character. This is not a woman who waits to be saved. She steps into the fire first and deals with the consequences later.
She is also refreshingly unapologetic. When she discovers her so-called man toy cheating, there is no drawn-out angst or messy back-and-forth. She cuts him loose immediately and, in a move that perfectly sums up her character, gives the other woman a job instead. No petty catfights, no misplaced blame. Just clean, efficient problem-solving. Honestly, that scene alone solidified her as a top-tier baddie.
On the flip side, Lu Jiang Lai can be a little hard to swallow at times. While his intelligence never really disappears, his constant kiss-up behavior toward Rong Shan Bao can get irritating. It is understandable to a point, given his situation and amnesia, but there are moments where it feels excessive and undercuts his supposed sharpness.
That said, Hou Minghao deserves credit. He absolutely excels at playing shameless, layered characters who know exactly when to act sincere and when to perform within a performance. Watching him switch between survival mode, flirt mode, and strategist mode is genuinely entertaining and one of the drama’s stronger points.
The drama is not without technical hiccups either. One oddly specific but unforgettable moment is in episode 7 around the 03:14 mark, where the background music cuts off so abruptly that it completely pulls you out of the scene. It is minor, but once you notice it, it is hard to un-notice.
My biggest gripe, however, lies with the way the male characters orbit the female characters, especially Rong Shan Bao. While her wealth and power explain some of the attention, the sheer level of obsession from characters like Yang Ding Chen and He Xing Ming feels overdone. Nearly every male character seems ready to bow at the feet of the women, and instead of feeling empowering, it starts to feel oddly indulgent. At times, it raises questions about whether the writer leaned a little too hard into a very specific fantasy, which unfortunately breaks immersion.
Overall, Glory thrives when it focuses on sharp character dynamics, power plays, and a genuinely formidable female lead. It stumbles when its admiration turns into exaggeration. While I can appreciate what the drama was trying to do, it ultimately was not my cup of tea. I found it boring, repetitive, and increasingly annoying, making it a difficult watch despite its strengths.
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Glory: A Well-Built Story That Stumbles in Delivery
I’ve just finished watching Glory, and while it leaves a generally good impression, it ultimately falls short of being a truly refined drama.At its core, the series is well-written. The screenplay shows ambition and discipline, particularly in how it approaches characterization. The female lead is unquestionably the strongest pillar of the show. Her character is carefully constructed—shaped by upbringing, struggle, and emotional endurance—and the writing stays remarkably true to her nature throughout. What stands out is the balance she maintains: commanding without being loud, cunning without being exaggerated, and powerful without losing restraint. The performance complements this writing well, delivering nuance and presence that feel earned. Her arc remains consistent, controlled, and convincing from beginning to end.
The male lead, however, is where the execution begins to weaken. On paper, his character is solid. He’s introduced with a sense of authority and emotional weight, and his gradual descent into love is conceptually well-handled. Unfortunately, that characterization never fully materializes on screen. The performance feels underplayed—almost passive at times. In several scenes, he appears strangely inert, as if merely present rather than participating. There’s a noticeable lack of emotional projection and intensity, especially when compared to the female lead. Whether this was a directorial choice or a performance limitation is unclear, but the result is the same: the character never reaches his intended impact.
The Duke family characters, while important to the narrative fabric, also suffer from uneven performances. They’re not poorly written, but their execution feels lukewarm. None of them reach their peak potential, possibly due to limited screen time or insufficient directorial guidance. As a result, many of their scenes fail to leave a strong or lasting impression.
Structurally, the screenplay is both a strength and a weakness. Some moments are given the time they deserve—slowly built with care and intention—while others are wrapped up far too abruptly. This inconsistency creates a disruptive rhythm. The issue isn’t slowness versus speed; it’s the lack of cohesion. There’s a noticeable shift in editing and execution, particularly toward the latter part of the series, where transitions feel rushed and emotionally disconnected from the buildup that preceded them. That imbalance prevents the drama from feeling polished or fully realized.
From a technical standpoint, the series shines visually. The cinematography is top-notch, lending the show a rich, atmospheric quality. The costume design is equally impressive—stylish, appropriate, and visually striking. These elements elevate the viewing experience and contribute significantly to the show’s appeal.
However, realism is where the direction falters most. Emotional scenes often lack authenticity, and action or injury-related moments are poorly executed. The scar sequences, in particular, are handled clumsily. The makeup and staging are unconvincing—you can clearly see the artificiality of the scars and the impact moments, which breaks immersion entirely. In a drama that leans heavily on emotional and physical trauma, such technical oversights are hard to ignore and reflect weak directorial control.
In conclusion:
Glory has strong writing, an excellent female lead, and impressive visual aesthetics. But uneven performances, flawed direction, inconsistent pacing, and a lack of realism prevent it from reaching its full potential. It remains a good watch, but not a great one—certainly not the kind of drama that fully lives up to its ambition.
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Power, Desire, and Deception
Gulnezar (Guli Nezha) absolutely commands the screen in this drama. The role feels tailor-made for her. She embodies Rong ShanBao with effortless authority: haughty yet intelligent, calculating yet dignified, breathtakingly beautiful and fully aware of her own power. As the heiress to the formidable Rong clan, she glides through every scene surrounded by attendants and relatives, radiating the confidence of a woman born to rule. She convincingly portrays an untouchable beauty relentlessly pursued by suitors, while remaining emotionally distant and in control. Notably, there are no tearful breakdowns here, which suits her icy, regal persona perfectly. Her chemistry with Hou Ming Hao works precisely because of this contrast: she is the cold, unattainable prize, while he spirals into near madness over her indifference.The Rong clan itself is a fascinating backdrop. Descended from a fallen matrilineal kingdom, they migrated north into the territory of the Han race after the kingdom’s collapse but fiercely preserved their customs. Women are the heads of families, love is free, divorce and remarriage are accepted, and social norms stand in stark opposition to the conservative Han traditions surrounding them. Their autonomy is safeguarded by an imperial seal granted by the founding northern emperor, making the Rong both untouchable and immensely influential. Add to this a vast tea empire, and you have a clan that is wealthy, powerful, and politically dangerous to cross, and also dares to complicate morality.
The story ignites with the grand event of selecting a matrilocal husband for ShanBao. Suitors flood in, each ready to endure a series of elaborate trials designed to test intellect, character, and ambition. They come from every corner of society: heirs of rival tea clans, a conveniently placed cousin, a poor but brilliant scholar backed by a powerful tutor, and Lu JiangLai, a mysterious man once rescued by ShanBao herself. Beneath his humble exterior lies a dangerous secret: he is an undercover investigator sent to probe an old case tied to the Rong clan, only to lose his memory in the process. What follows is a ruthless battle of wits, where public tests of skill are matched by secret schemes, sabotage, and psychological warfare.
For much of the drama, the suitor selection unfolds like a high-stakes chess match. Each move tightens the tension as personal ambitions, hidden motives, and buried crimes surface. An unresolved old case weaves itself into the competition, implicating one of the suitors and raising the stakes even further. At the same time, ShanBao is surrounded by internal threats. Sisters and cousins circle her like predators, eager to seize the heiress position the moment she falters. Every wrong decision becomes a potential downfall, and the suspense builds relentlessly from all sides.
There is a particular satisfaction in watching villains unmasked and crimes exposed, and this drama delivers on that front. My second-favourite suitor, whom I had genuinely hoped might become ShanBao’s alternative should she and Lu fail to reconcile their conflicting duties, is revealed as a villain in disguise. While ruthless, he is also deeply tragic, shaped by circumstances that make him as much a victim as a perpetrator. It is difficult not to feel sympathy for him, even while acknowledging that two wrongs do not make a right.
The final arc turns its focus fully on Lu JiangLai and the revelation of his true identity. His storyline delivers not one but two twists, reshaping everything you thought you understood about his role, his loyalties, and his connection to ShanBao.
As always, I have a bone to pick with the English title 'Glory'. The word has been overused across dramas where the Chinese title has little or nothing to do with it, and the connection to the story is often tenuous at best. It feels like a lazy attempt to copy the branding of earlier successes. Searching for this drama becomes an exercise in filtering through multiple unrelated titles. A drama should stand on its own merits, not hide behind a recycled English name. The translation clearly needed far more thought and care. I would favour something like 'The Tea Heiress' - it's all centred around Rong ShanBao.
Overall, this drama is highly recommended. It offers far more than a simple romance. You get cutthroat rivalry among suitors, intricate crime investigations, the exposure of internal traitors, and a love story forged under immense pressure. Woven throughout is well-timed humour that keeps the narrative lively and prevents the tension from becoming oppressive. It is a richly layered drama that rewards patience and keeps you hooked until the very end.
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Great performance by the actors/actresses, storyline could be slightly better
Very good acting by both characters but FL doesn't really discuss anything with ML even right to the end and love felt very one sided. LJL was more clingy and simpy that I'd like in a ML but HMH is very cute. Last 7 episode was weird/unnecessary/wrong focus towards ending of a drama.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .the endWas this review helpful to you?
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Intriguing Reverse Harem with Twists That Mostly Deliver
This was an engaging reverse harem story that kept me intrigued with its twists and turns. While the overall plot was compelling and enjoyable to watch, the final few episodes felt somewhat unnecessary and didn’t add much beyond extending the story. That said, the journey itself was still entertaining, and the unexpected developments made it a captivating experience overall.Was this review helpful to you?
The Romance went to go get some milk and never came back
I'll start this review by saying that I enjoyed this series a great deal. I liked the intrigue, the plotting, the outsmarting. Very clever characters. I loved the fight scenes.I adore a strong and cunning female Lead and a matching male lead, and vice versa. This series had both.
I appreciated her Boss B personality and that she understood her role and priorities. I loved his devotion and strong sense of justice.
I enjoyed the character growth of all the other characters. I especially liked seeing the role reversal where normally it's a harem of women acting up. This time it was a harem of men.
But what I wanted to see was more romance. I wanted the couple to get together and stay together as they work as a team against their enemies. And one can argue that they did but it was more Flourishing Peony and I wanted Legend of Ming Lan where once they decided to get together, nothing was separating them through thick and thin and both were strong, cunning and badass leads.
This one was like romance brewing in the first 19 eps then pining and will they, won't they until ep. 36. So be prepared for that.
I also normally hate amnesia and secret identity tropes, but this one played them well.
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Disappointed ending
The episodes from 31~~~36 it's not necessary, they just added more pain especially his brother 😢 they kill him 💔and his father and his state in the end my heart aches for them 😭😭😭💔, the ml shouldn't left his father and go with the fl , instead the fl should stay with him but i think she didn’t love him like he did.Was this review helpful to you?
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Brain-rot writing that makes the "strong female lead" trope feel like a total scam
With 36 episodes of approximately 45 minutes each and with an iQ IYI rating of 9.7 I was expecting a spectacular epic but it failed pretty miserably.Firstly, I liked a few things about this drama including the acting (especially the FL), the ML was alright, nothing special but okay. It’s a good story with good music and they clearly spent a bit of money on everything to give it that high-end production feel which it probably is.
There are many things that I don’t like about this drama, but I’m sure you will see that in other reviews. I’m only going to focus on the FL‘s family dynamics, particularly the grandmother.
I don’t know what other people think, but in my opinion the "filial piety" trap is used as a lazy excuse to reset the plot whenever the writers run out of ideas.
The Grandmother literally casts out the FL, humiliated her and tried to strip her of her livelihood. In any logical world, the FL would use her "Tea King" skills to start a rival business and succeed independently. Instead, the show forces her back into "Dutiful Granddaughter" mode the second the Grandmother shows any hint of vulnerability or mentions "family honour“.
The Grandmother is actively destroying the only thing she claims to care about—the family’s wealth—just to prove she still has the FL under her thumb. It’s illogical behavior. None of the other elders or business partners speak up about the massive financial loss because the script requires them to be oblivious so the Grandma can remain the final antagonist.
It makes the FL look spineless and inconsistent. You cannot market a character as a "strategic genius" who outsmarts imperial officials, only to have her become subservient to a woman who treated her poorly. It’s not "virtue"—it’s a total lack of self-respect that hinders the character's growth.
The fact Grandma face zero consequences while the FL just takes it, is what makes the show difficult to watch. It creates a frustration loop where the antagonists are never punished and the heroes never learn.
The showrunners basically prioritize melodrama over character consistency. They want the heartbreaking scenes of her sacrificing her happiness, but they forgot they spent the last 20 episodes making her a capable character who shouldn't tolerate this treatment.
I have quite a few examples of this behaviour throughout the drama but I would be here all day.
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Interesting drama
It was an interesting drama, the story was good overall but some times was too much and felt forced. A lot of dead people and uh, how can they let her not marry twice??Anyway, cast was very good, second leads were all great, special mention to the butler ^^.
But the main leads… I felt they didn’t understood their character very well, neo character felt incoherent and lacked power in the first episodes. He got better in the second half, I enjoyed his acting. Unfortunately, I felt the main couple was lacking chemistry and she played her character very coldly, it couldn’t completely justify the story for me. So I had to imagine them playing it differently, more intensely and emotionally coherent , in order to understand the story. And that was disappointing. I think if there was chemistry it would have been an amazing drama. But she had much better chemistry with the second lead, even though she still played too emotionally stiff that one scene with him. So yeah the main leads love story was not convincing for me
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