I watched the first four episodes and so far so good. I like the team (even the extended one), once they started working together they clicked pretty well. No one is useless, everyone contributes. I am hooked.
Well, special episode was nice to show how our surviving heroes moved on (or trying to). I liked that Xiao Weijing…
I particularly find hard to accept the "prisoner". It's clearly Cheng Yi in a bad wig. How did he survive both the stabbing and fiery explosion? He's not Superman. I know I always cry about C-dramas' bad endings but this one was earned and cathartic. And how he could possibly do for 'that person' in jail? And the payment? Was it poison or cure for regret? I hate that they are baiting us with possible season 2, when season 1 was almost perfect.
But I won't lie and say that I wouldn't watch season 2 if it's ever released. Of course, I'll watch it, especially if Cheng Yi returns to play unhinged Huai'an.
Well, special episode was nice to show how our surviving heroes moved on (or trying to). I liked that Xiao Weijing kept Zhang Mo's identity, though a part of me isn't sure he deserves it. Ye Zheng going to find his girl and Xiaoqing staying in the clinic was nice.
Then we move onto fantasy - Wuyang would never be the emperor again while blind and without an arm. If anything, he would be kept in some 'palace' so he could never contact his soldiers again.
I know we all want to see all the episodes, but... I don't know how are we going to survive four episodes of twists…
Xiao Wenjing disappointed me so much, I thought that he was growing, but he not only tried to kill his brother, but also dared to ask Zhang Mo's father to forgive him after he witnessed it. I hope he dies, but if I know anything it's that cockroaches survive, while better men die.
I know we all want to see all the episodes, but... I don't know how are we going to survive four episodes of twists and turns. I know I had to pause episodes 23 & 24 several times just to digest what is happening.
Episodes 17 and 18? Wow. That's all I can say. In episode 17, the highlight was Xiao Wenjing's conversation with Zhang Mo's father. In episode 18, the rescue of Gu Yu and Huaian's conversation with the general. Ten more episodes, I'll miss this drama when it's over.
It's almost 100% that Huaian will die. Cheng Yi said during the fan meeting that Huaian should rest. Still, I will be sad. I liked his sister's wish for him - with the cat, in peace.
Huai'an is saying he wants to die and everything is going into that direction, but subconsciously? Bai Wan/Luo Li tells him to live when he sees her in the temple. All his friends/subordinates are telling him to live as well. Maybe his subconsciousness is listening.
Episode 13th was fire - this is what I was talking about, the story is completely unpredictable and doesn't favor Huai'an. If I wasn't already spoiled, I would be completely caught off guard. It was sad episode, but also the most impactful. I can't wait to see what happens next because, once again, Ep. 14 ends on a cliffhanger. *headdesk*
But I won't lie and say that I wouldn't watch season 2 if it's ever released. Of course, I'll watch it, especially if Cheng Yi returns to play unhinged Huai'an.
Then we move onto fantasy - Wuyang would never be the emperor again while blind and without an arm. If anything, he would be kept in some 'palace' so he could never contact his soldiers again.
I liked all the actors, the birds were creepy and so was Emperor's maid. XD
It's almost 100% that Huaian will die. Cheng Yi said during the fan meeting that Huaian should rest. Still, I will be sad. I liked his sister's wish for him - with the cat, in peace.