Ashes to crown is a show form of GO/ Weiqi
The show was slow to develop (even though it felt rushed in earlier episodes). I mostly liked the show after Chu Zhao returned to the capital. After the end, it felt like a long game that involved foresight to make moves, thinking 10 steps ahead, but not for an immediate win. Like losing a few battles to win the war. There were terrific mind games. Dialogues and monologues were important and nuanced; if not paid attention to, the characters' actions would be difficult to understand. The constant push-pull between Deng Yi and Xie Yanfang was an absolute treat to watch. Not to mention, Xie Yanfang stole the limelight in the last 4-5 episodes. At times, he felt like the main character of the show.In short, it was an entertaining show about court politics (romance was secondary here).
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Gripping storyline with lots of twists
I am loving the show. The storyline is filled with interesting twists and turns. It is a bit fast-paced. I had to rewind a few times. Because the relationship tree is complex, I had to take notes. Almost every relationship is different than what is shown outside.There are pretty interesting female characters in the show. The way FL's mother deals with situations is different. She is not sitting idly in the backseat but is proactive. Her mother's attitude, pride, dignity, a lot of self-respect, and her going against the wind are so refreshing to watch.
Also, Peter Ho, as her father, is amazing too. The change in his attitude as the story progressed was spectacular.
Relations are changing so frequently… like, who is whose biological child?
FL is also clever and not exactly a damsel in distress. I liked that. I have liked AiMi in Double and Fangs of Fortune. I am impressed with her acting as the lead here.
And what can I say about the ML..Hou Minghao is brilliant as usual...
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