Difficult to review - mashup of 3 completely different dramas - from AMAZING to no thanks
While all connected, this drama follows three generations of women related to each other, and the plots are also connected by the house they lived in. The first arc was amazing - 10/10 and I recommend watching it. Cheng Ao and Si Yun are beautiful and very interesting characters. Great acting, intense, keeps you on your toes. Even the "villains" were very interesting.The second arc has a completely different vibe. Much calmer and slower, and I think meant to frustrate you because of the post-war / New China era. Acting is good, and after some discussion, the story and pace of the episodes make sense, but it was just so boring for me! 7.5/10 ... if it's your vibe, then continue watching!
The third arc killed it for me and I dropped the show. No rating. So I don't even know what to give this show overall... I'm torn. If I could just review the first 1/3 of the show, especially with Cheng Lei's performance, then 10/10...
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So good it needs another season pronto!
Cast was perfect in GOTD. I'm a rookie and have been watching cdramas only for about 6 months now. I binge and I have dropped more cdramas than I have completed. GOTD was maybe my third cdrama ever, and it's still at the top, #1 for me. OST is amazing. I was also annoyed with the FL at the beginning but was able to overlook it. Some parts are bit slow-paced sure but that happens in almost every cdrama I've watched. Otherwise, Dylan Wang is the perfect Xu Qi'an and we need more of him!I liked the comedy - I didn't think it was forced or overdone. There was good character development and I loved the focus on the relationships and bonds the characters build with each other (I don't like shows where the characters feel flat). I hope this show stays relevant and is popular enough to warrant that S2!
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