Suuy

I get what you mean about not needing to spell out every single motivation on screen if it’s logically understandable.
What I’m trying to say is a bit different: as a viewer, I don’t just need to understand why a character feels something, I need to feel it with them for it to stay engaging.
If the drama skips showing enough background, context or emotion, the motivation might still be “obvious” on paper, but there’s less for the audience to connect to and care about.
I’m not asking for hand‑holding or “dumbing it down,” just that the show spends enough time on those execution so the character’s curiosity actually lands emotionally with the viewer.

For now EP1-4: I’m the spirit lord, I can do anything, my mortal body is weak, I can’t feel hot/cold or taste food, I want that guy’s sword so I can get my senses back, he is not who he said he is, im curious abt him.

just doesn't hit hard as a viewer.

Yeah i get that but it isn't relatable as a viewer so the drama needs to show more of it and if curiosity is the plot/hook then it is going to get boring...

As a Netflix watcher, finally without reading the comments and watching leaks, like what XZ said ' its finally over'.

BUT I can't get enough of their love and FCY's fighting scenes. I guess near the end, it needs some kind of closure. I'm still confused over what the truth is - all I know is its the late emperor's fault causing so many deaths and tragedy.

I rate this show a 9.5 cus 0.5 is due to alot of political plot, steamy bath scene too short and lack of FCY fighting scene near the end HOWEVER its still Drama of the Year worthy!!!

PS: QM redeem himself at the end lols and QQ is really a time traveler omo
PS2: Alternative timeline isn't needed ... just show us XZ and FCY having babies~~ 😘

But I don't read the novel so as a viewer I don't feel the longing from her to get back her 5 senses (she didn't lose it from the start anyway) so that's why I'm questioning her motivation.

I dont see that from EP 1 - 4 thats why I'm questioning it.

Yes but the show doesn't portray that emotion or the desperation for that. And i don't think the ability to see is a fair comparison

It’s pretty clear you’re very biased in favor of this show, which is fine. But that doesn’t make my opinion invalid.

I just finished EP4. It was a little captivating at first and I'm seeing where this goes but the plot on finding the person to make her alive again (get back 5 senses) isn't very interesting to me. Like there isn't a motivation for her to have her 5 senses - She is powerful and 'living' so far fine without it.

i think i mix up qing yun and the deputy - so later on when LJL was in Rong family then met him and become friendly with him, i was like wasnt he the one trying to kill him. This reminds me, the show didn't explicitly tell me when he recall all his memories as well. (probably did but kinda vague)

Yes i remember all that but the flow and execution is really lacking that you need such a long explanation to be able to understand the plot and the intentions of the cast - that is showing alot alrdy. I finished the show and yet i still dont get who is the one who betrayed him at the start and caused him to fall from the cliff.

I have finished it. It was an okay watch but my opinion still stands. Execution of plot is bad that is causing confusion to the audience.

This show is actually quite bad. I dont get the high rating. It's captivating in terms of plot, ML and FL are visually pleasing yes but you have to be blind to not see the plot holes, the bad acting from the side characters and lack of logic.

Although I'm half way through, I'll watch it till the end unless it became boring enough for me to drop

Edit: Finished it, was interesting enough for me to finish it but my opinion on its flow, plot holes and execution still stands on how bad it is. Even the ML and FL actions are questionable. If you are bored, its an okay watch ~

I'm watching this while waiting for more eps of Pursuit of Jade.
I'm at EP 10.

One question, I'm confused why SB did not prove she is a tea bone and did she purposely put butterflies on the plate to prevent her sis from grading the tea - spoiling YX's plan to accuse her of being a fake? So does she have the ability of a tea bone?

Honestly this show is captivating from the start but there are some actions and plot just wasn't explained properly. I am also surprised like suddenly ML is interested in her (i thought he was trying to act with her to protect the cousin and also the FL from competitors?)

ALSO WHY ARE THOSE 2 EVIL MEN STILL AT THE TEA CEREMONY? ARENT THEY WERE KICK OUT FOR TRYING TO HARM OTHERS!?

INSANE 2 EPISODES! FCY in general uniform is just so cool! The fighting sequence is insane! I don't read the novel or spoil myself with previews so it's so surprising of what she did! But seeing her cry makes me so sad for her too I mean how could she blame herself? What she did was so courageous and honourable and insane!? How come she be at fault!?

But i did get spoiled from the comments on who her father is (these people without the spoiler tag and those who read the novels - f u _|_)

IS THAT A LOVE BITE OMG!? WHY NO SCENE OF THEM DOING IT????? 🤭🫣
HAHAHAHHAS

Nah Blossom can't compare. I cant rmb anything as good as this. maybe Love like a galaxy but that's diff

Well said! I guess that's why XZ loves her out of all the nobles out there

Definitely watching this for Shin Hye Sun! <3

EP27: ARGH!!! FCY face here is sooo cute and the way XZ hold her face to wipe her tears. The way XZ explains himself and FCY being all reluctant due to his status - i like it!

BUT i still don't get why he lied when they meet in the military camp? (it's just cus he is afraid CY will get angry at him so he kinda delayed and couldn't bring himself to confess?)

OMG the last scene is so sweet:
'Im more afraid you hit me'
'That is because you keep kissing me out of nowhere'
'You dont hit me then I won't keep kissing you'
(Willingly lie on XZ shoulder aww)

CY can defeat the enemy general while our general lost!? WTF strong! Insane fight sequence!
BUT WHY THIS EP STOP THERE!!!!!!!!!! 😠😠😠