KritikaSharma

Strong female lead is love

Though i started this drama for Yibo and a the given strong female lead. I sticked to it because it is well made. I haven't read the novel but I heard it is not as good as the novel. However i loved this drama. Priest as novel writer rocks. I loved the execution of the story and how it explores the dynamics of every character. Also i loved the fact that Zhao li Ying is a veteran in industry and is playing a character opposite Yibo. There is only one annoying character Li Yan. Other than that i loved how it explores different stories of different characters. I loved Duan Jiu Niang, too bad she died early wanted to see her more. The fact that physical strength is not everything is shown in the way how the characters explore their strength during the show time. The character of ChuChu her development was phenomenal. I loved her character development. The chemistry between Yibo and Zhao li Ying is good. I loved how they go through thick and thin together and romance is not central to the story.

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Really good drama

So I watched this drama for Xiao Zhan and got impressed but Darren Wang. The range he possesses my goodness i loved the way he portrayed innocence then hatred then menacing and then in love. The music is beautiful the acting of the whole cast is just awesome. I loved the transition of FL. How she learnt fighting different skills and the ending it was heart breaking but beautiful. The character of Ji Chong was damn sexy every time he came on screen i literally slowed the video to get a good look on him. Li Qin did a fantastic job in this and loved her emotion portrayal in different situations. The story always keeps you on edge of the seat and it is so interesting so painfully good. Beautiful creation by everyone. Also i loved the ways the two ml support and teaches the FL to fight on her own. That was darn good. A special thanks to costume department especially for Ji Chong loved them all. The music, acting, cinematography everything.

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Best in horror

Oh my god, where do I even start? The Spirealm isn’t just a show—it’s a full‑blown emotional and psychological assault in the best possible way. Imagine being thrown into a VR world where each of twelve doors is a twisted reflection of your deepest fears, traumas, and desires—and you can’t leave until you face them. That’s the roller‑coaster ride Ling Jiushi (Huang Junjie) and Ruan Lanzhu (Xia Zhiguang) take us on, and I LIVED for every second.

Huang Junjie as Ling Jiushi brings the perfect mix of cynicism and vulnerability. You see his PTSD, his guilt over creating this nightmare‑machine, and you feel it. Then there’s Xia Zhiguang’s Ruan Lanzhu—the calm, unflappable leader who melts under Ling’s fierce protectiveness. Their chemistry? Off the charts. Even with China’s censorship rules, every stolen glance and subtext‑packed scene screams devotion.

The world‑building is INSANE. One door is a haunted mountain village where the dead stalk you. And it never feels repetitive—each nightmare‑realm is a new gut‑punch. The production design, the lighting, the score—all of it drips with dread and beauty at once.

Yes, it got pulled from iQIYI (thanks, censors), but that just proved how powerful it was. Fans rallied, international platforms picked it up, and now we all have this gem on Viu and Viki. Because this show deserved to be seen.

Li Dongyuan (Liu Xiaobei) and Cheng Qianli/Yixie (Liu Ruogu) round out the cast with their own heartbreaking backstories, adding layers of family trauma and betrayed trust. And the female characters? Finally, real, supportive women who hold their ground in this men‑only nightmare arena.

I’m a sucker for painful, tragic, mind‑bending stories, and The Spirealm delivers all of it. I wanted it more brutal, closer to the novel’s raw horror—and yeah, I’ll always crave the uncut version—but even in its edited form it’s a masterclass.

100/10—for the twisted thrills, the tragic beauty, and the unbreakable bond between Ling Jiushi and Ruan Lanzhu. If horror and heartbreak are your jam, drop everything and watch this now.
P.S i have read the novel and trust me it ismuch more grim and graphic than this series. I just wished they had enough budget to release every door page by page. Every door was so traumatizing that i had to take a few deep breaths before starting another one.

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Absolute bullshit

Six hours of my life gone, and for what? A storyline so thin it could disappear if you blink. The concept was interesting—on paper. But the way they butchered the script? Painful. By Episode 3, it slid straight into mind-numbing boredom. The soul-switch plot should have been exciting, but it was handled so poorly that half the time I couldn’t even tell who was supposed to be who. It didn’t look like a soul swap, it looked like bad acting direction—and it left me confused more often than intrigued.

Max and Nat actually did a decent job in the romance department in the beginning, but even that spark fizzled out as the plot dragged on. The emotional tension just couldn’t survive under the weight of such a messy storyline.

And yet—Earth. Earth single-handedly saved this from being a complete dumpster fire. His acting? Natural. His presence? Magnetic. His beauty? Unquestionable. He’s the only one who actually looked alive in this entire mess. Without him, I’d have dropped this faster than you can say “why was this even made?”

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Some stories don’t just end when the credits roll—they stay with you, haunting the quiet corners of your heart. The Sparkle in Your Eyes is one of those stories.

It is proof that CBL knows how to speak in silences, in glances, in the weight of unspoken words. Without the heavy hand of censorship, I can only imagine the magnitude of what China could do in the BL space. And yet, even here—uncensored—it shines like a rare gem.

It’s not just a romance. It’s a study of humanity—its fragility, its persistence, the quiet dignity of love that survives storms. Every issue they touched felt real, like they had lived it themselves. I didn’t just watch the characters; I felt them.

And then came the hospital scene. My heart shattered—not in one clean break, but in a thousand tiny fractures that ached long after. There was nothing melodramatic about it. It was simply truth, delivered with such tenderness that it hurt.


The episodes may be only half an hour each, but the scriptwriting cuts deeper than most full-length series. Every scene is purposeful, every line intentional. This is why I keep coming back to CBL—because when it’s good, it’s not just entertainment. It’s art.

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Some stories feel like they were made for you. This was one of them. It didn’t just play on my screen—it seeped into my chest, tangled itself around my heart, and refused to leave.

Every scene felt like a brushstroke on a fragile canvas—delicate yet deliberate. The acting was more than just performance; it was truth. Every glance, every pause, every tremor in their voices carried meaning. They didn’t need to say they were in love—you could feel it in the space between them.

The slow burn wasn’t a gimmick. It was the beating heart of this story. Love here wasn’t rushed; it unfolded like dawn, inch by inch, until the world was bathed in its light. And when that light flickered with the weight of longing, it hurt in the most exquisite way.

The chemistry was a language of its own—one that spoke in unspoken promises and quiet touches. It wasn’t fireworks; it was a steady flame that warmed and burned all at once.

By the time it ended, I wasn’t ready to let go. Some stories leave you, but this one… this one lingers, just as its title promised. It’s not just a drama—it’s a memory I’ll revisit whenever I need to remember what love can look like when it’s written with care

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What a pleasant surprise

Oh, what a drama this was—soulful, inclusive, and brimming with heart. From the very first episode, it wrapped me in a warmth that was more than just romance; it was about connection, understanding, and the courage to bridge worlds. The integration of sign language wasn’t just a plot element—it was a love language in itself, and by the end, I found myself wanting to learn it, not just for the story, but for the beauty of the communication it portrayed.

The narrative was compassionate without being preachy, allowing you to truly empathize with the struggles and triumphs of the characters. Each interaction felt purposeful, carrying emotional weight. And oh, the cast—gorgeous, yes, but beyond that, they delivered performances so raw and sincere that the chemistry between them felt effortlessly real.

It’s rare for a BL to be this intentional about inclusivity while still delivering the romance, longing, and emotional pull that fans crave. For me, after History 3, nothing had fully claimed my whole heart in terms of Taiwanese bl obviously, until this came along. See Your Love didn’t just win me over—it reminded me why I love this genre in the first place.

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Could have been better

I watched Fox Spirit Matchmaker: The Moon Pact only for Gong Jun, and I was also excited to see Yang Mi—so the expectations were definitely high. Visually, the drama absolutely delivered. The costumes were stunning, the CGI was high quality, and the overall look of the world was beautiful and ethereal.

But sadly, visuals alone can’t carry a drama, and that’s where it started to fall apart.

The plot felt messy and haphazard. Things just kept happening one after the other with little sense of resolution or consequence. It got emotionally exhausting watching Honghong sacrifice her love seed again and again, and for what? The villain, Shi Ji, just wouldn’t die—and the entire subplot became so irritating that I honestly started wondering what the point of anything was. It felt like no matter how much the leads suffered, nothing changed.

Some of the love stories were sweet—especially the one between the Bull Spirit and Constable Lyu—but even that got buried under the constant plot chaos and overused tropes. And don’t even get me started on the ending… I was left confused. Were they alive? Reincarnated? In limbo? It felt rushed and incomplete.

Still, I have to give credit to the actors. Gong Jun and Yang Mi did their best with what they were given. The acting was consistent and emotional. The supporting cast, too, had moments that stood out. It’s just sad the writing didn’t support them the way it should have.



Verdict: A visually stunning drama with wasted potential. Great cast, strong acting, and some good emotional moments—but ultimately let down by a chaotic plot, annoying villain arc, and a confusing, unsatisfying ending. I wanted to love it, but I could only tolerate it. 6/10..

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Strong female characters except the female lead

So i started this show because I love wuxia dramas especially which have less romance elements and more pain and good female characters. I dropped this drama after reading all the reviews here. One of the main reasons I watched this drama was because I thought it had good and strong female characters. But to my disappointment the female lead Tie Xin lan was extremely useless and annoying. At first she was very powerful more than male lead because she was disguised as a boy, but when the main lead found out that she was a girl she became damsel in distress in an instant. It was quite painful to watch her character was ruined and she became quite pathetic. Along with that other female characters that were powerful were depicted as immature brat and childish. They were easily riled up and fooled by the male lead. Honestly i didn't like the male lead he was quite arrogant with a lot of male ego. After reading the reviews here I got to know that the fl is gonaa be pathetic through and through so i am dropping this show. Can't handle another one of those useless female leads who have nothing better to do and become a lovesick girl. I really hate that kind of characters.

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