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I’ve read a few reviews, and I might be in the minority here, but I actually enjoyed the middle-to-end of the series more than the beginning!
I started watching because I love the cast—especially Sun Zhen Ni, who I adored in Till the End of the Moon. So naturally, I was super excited about this series. However, the way the story unfolded in the beginning felt like a very typical Wuxia setup, so I wasn’t as invested at first. Honestly, I almost gave up a few episodes in, but my sister encouraged me to keep watching—she just knew I’d end up loving it. And she was right!
The storyline of their past lives as Zhao Ming and Pearl completely captivated me. While the plot itself was simple, it helped justify the connection between the two leads, making up for the lack of chemistry in the first half. Watching their “first” love story unfold was so satisfying! The chemistry between them during this part was adorable, and everything just made so much more sense.
What I Loved About the Series:
• The Cast – Of course, I was excited for Sun Zhen Ni, but I was also really looking forward to Wang Duo! He’s always played second leads in his past projects, and he does such an amazing job at it. He’s the first actor to truly make me believe in second lead syndrome! He has a knack for playing those ambiguous characters where you’re never quite sure if he’s truly bad or just pretending for the sake of the FL.
• Side Characters – I always love watching strong side characters, and this series delivered! Abao, the monk, his sister, the princess and the bodyguard have a past together. I was practically shouting with excitement when we got to see more of them on screen. Again, I enjoyed their “first” love story so much more!
• Hang Dong – He’s another actor I always enjoy watching! He takes on so many supporting roles and often plays characters with the saddest love stories—but he nails it every time. I also love seeing more seasoned actors in dramas like this.
• The Visuals – The colors, the outfits, the CGI—everything was stunning! The pink and purple hues were absolutely mesmerizing. I also loved that they included Chinese minority outfits; they looked so beautiful on the female lead!
What I Didn’t Like:
• The Ending Felt Rushed – I kept wondering, What happened to Snow City during the attack? What about the rest of the side characters? I get that the main focus was the leads and their story, but it felt like something was missing in how everything wrapped up.
• Chemistry in the First Half – Okay, I might get some hate for this, but I really questioned their chemistry in the first half. I just didn’t feel why he was so drawn to her. It almost seemed like he only liked her because she kept chasing him. I wanted more—a deeper connection or meaning at least.
Final Thoughts:
If you love a solid storyline, breathtaking visuals, and justice for the leads, then this series is definitely worth watching. Despite its flaws, I really enjoyed it!
Rating: 8/10
I started watching because I love the cast—especially Sun Zhen Ni, who I adored in Till the End of the Moon. So naturally, I was super excited about this series. However, the way the story unfolded in the beginning felt like a very typical Wuxia setup, so I wasn’t as invested at first. Honestly, I almost gave up a few episodes in, but my sister encouraged me to keep watching—she just knew I’d end up loving it. And she was right!
The storyline of their past lives as Zhao Ming and Pearl completely captivated me. While the plot itself was simple, it helped justify the connection between the two leads, making up for the lack of chemistry in the first half. Watching their “first” love story unfold was so satisfying! The chemistry between them during this part was adorable, and everything just made so much more sense.
What I Loved About the Series:
• The Cast – Of course, I was excited for Sun Zhen Ni, but I was also really looking forward to Wang Duo! He’s always played second leads in his past projects, and he does such an amazing job at it. He’s the first actor to truly make me believe in second lead syndrome! He has a knack for playing those ambiguous characters where you’re never quite sure if he’s truly bad or just pretending for the sake of the FL.
• Side Characters – I always love watching strong side characters, and this series delivered! Abao, the monk, his sister, the princess and the bodyguard have a past together. I was practically shouting with excitement when we got to see more of them on screen. Again, I enjoyed their “first” love story so much more!
• Hang Dong – He’s another actor I always enjoy watching! He takes on so many supporting roles and often plays characters with the saddest love stories—but he nails it every time. I also love seeing more seasoned actors in dramas like this.
• The Visuals – The colors, the outfits, the CGI—everything was stunning! The pink and purple hues were absolutely mesmerizing. I also loved that they included Chinese minority outfits; they looked so beautiful on the female lead!
What I Didn’t Like:
• The Ending Felt Rushed – I kept wondering, What happened to Snow City during the attack? What about the rest of the side characters? I get that the main focus was the leads and their story, but it felt like something was missing in how everything wrapped up.
• Chemistry in the First Half – Okay, I might get some hate for this, but I really questioned their chemistry in the first half. I just didn’t feel why he was so drawn to her. It almost seemed like he only liked her because she kept chasing him. I wanted more—a deeper connection or meaning at least.
Final Thoughts:
If you love a solid storyline, breathtaking visuals, and justice for the leads, then this series is definitely worth watching. Despite its flaws, I really enjoyed it!
Rating: 8/10
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