This review may contain spoilers
I finished this drama shortly after it finished airing, but I didn’t get the chance to write a review and put my thoughts down—until now. This was probably one of those dramas where you knew what to expect, but still kept hoping things would change. I didn’t expect everyone to die—the reality of the drama hit me hard. I finally understood why the male lead lived the way he did for the rest of his life.
Love in the Pavilion is the second installment of Fox Spirit Matchmaker, and I have to say, it was the one I looked forward to the most. Here are a few things I think the show did really well, and what I personally loved about it:
1. The Cast & Characters
The cast and the characters they portrayed were incredibly moving. I saw an interview with Liu Shishi and Zhang Yunlong, and I cried when he said:
“After Huaizhu left, one line came up in my heart: I don’t want to change the world anymore. I admit that I was wrong. Can you please give Huaizhu back to me?”
That line stayed with me.
Having Wu Xuanyi, Ding Yuxi, and Meng Ziyi join the supporting cast just made it even better—I was all for it.
2. The OST
The music was powerful. The one song that broke my heart over and over again was Rainie Yang’s “Burning Love.”
There’s a scene in episode 33 where Yitan ends up killing Wangquan—and she gives him the most heartbreaking gift: a dream, her specialty. The dream showed the happy ending that all of us fans were rooting for. I cried so hard when Rainie’s song played, especially at the line: “Whose love can be wider than the universe? It's ours.”
Right before the dream began, Wangquan said:
“No matter how dark the world is, I’m not scared because we have love.”
That line, combined with her gift—a dream—broke the spell he was under.. That whole scene destroyed me—I still cry when I think about it.
3. Story & Themes
The beginning was fun and lighthearted, introducing the supporting cast and their roles. But as the story progressed, the emotional weight became overwhelming—in the best way. If you enjoy adventure, wuxia, and stories of a group of loving individuals coming together for a greater cause, you’ll enjoy this series.
Just be prepared for heartbreak. This series seems to set the foundation for the third part, which I’m really hoping arrives soon—maybe even this year.
Final Thoughts:
A beautifully acted, emotionally intense series with unforgettable moments.
Rating: 8/10
Love in the Pavilion is the second installment of Fox Spirit Matchmaker, and I have to say, it was the one I looked forward to the most. Here are a few things I think the show did really well, and what I personally loved about it:
1. The Cast & Characters
The cast and the characters they portrayed were incredibly moving. I saw an interview with Liu Shishi and Zhang Yunlong, and I cried when he said:
“After Huaizhu left, one line came up in my heart: I don’t want to change the world anymore. I admit that I was wrong. Can you please give Huaizhu back to me?”
That line stayed with me.
Having Wu Xuanyi, Ding Yuxi, and Meng Ziyi join the supporting cast just made it even better—I was all for it.
2. The OST
The music was powerful. The one song that broke my heart over and over again was Rainie Yang’s “Burning Love.”
There’s a scene in episode 33 where Yitan ends up killing Wangquan—and she gives him the most heartbreaking gift: a dream, her specialty. The dream showed the happy ending that all of us fans were rooting for. I cried so hard when Rainie’s song played, especially at the line: “Whose love can be wider than the universe? It's ours.”
Right before the dream began, Wangquan said:
“No matter how dark the world is, I’m not scared because we have love.”
That line, combined with her gift—a dream—broke the spell he was under.. That whole scene destroyed me—I still cry when I think about it.
3. Story & Themes
The beginning was fun and lighthearted, introducing the supporting cast and their roles. But as the story progressed, the emotional weight became overwhelming—in the best way. If you enjoy adventure, wuxia, and stories of a group of loving individuals coming together for a greater cause, you’ll enjoy this series.
Just be prepared for heartbreak. This series seems to set the foundation for the third part, which I’m really hoping arrives soon—maybe even this year.
Final Thoughts:
A beautifully acted, emotionally intense series with unforgettable moments.
Rating: 8/10
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