Yesssssaaaaaaaaaa here we go! Next 35 days will be a ride! :D
I loved the first 5 episodes, everyone looks so good in their roles and the costumes rock! I also like the darkish vibe and all the fighting scenes - although some of them are a bit confusing.
I'm finishing bingewatching TBOY too, and just one question: how many years apart are the two series? About 15 am I correct? So the Tang Lian Yue we see here is TBOY's Tang Lian's martial master, right?
I'm planning to also watch Dashing Youth when I finish these two series, because I'm really liking this universe... but is there somewhere like a timeline/infographic or a lore run-through? Because there are definitely SO MANY things and people to keep track of. XD
Sidenote, I can understand the people saying Muyu doesn't look like a bad guy, but that's because he just isn't - I'm also watching TBOY and Su Mu Yu is actually a very interesting character in there too, although limited to some secondary appearances. Gong Jun's SMY is a torn character, the fact that his first spoken line in this drama is "Why do I wield a sword?" let us understand this: he's not a bad guy, he's a loyal soul forced to be an assassin to save/protect/keep a promise. His collected/cold/emotionless attitude is the distance he needs as a front to appear untouchable.
Can't wait for next episodes!
PS, Su Chang He rocks! PPS, sorry for the long post! XD
I think for these dramas everything is more choreographed than actually fight... anyway, his acting in WOH as Wen KeXing was great, so I really can't wait to see him again portraying a layered, contradictory, structured anti-hero character!
Ep20 and I am loving Chuhe more and more, he's such an interesting character, sassy and witty and fun, but with such an elegant and majestic aura!
It's the first time I'm watching Li Hong Yi as an actor and I really like how he portrays the prince, his timing is perfect both in intense and comedic scenes, and his subtle interactions are always on point!
Sidenote ----- WHYYYYYY Zhao Yu Zhen, was that really needed? Writers I hate you! T_T
Not Fresh playing all the nurses-turned-investigators in BLs... XD
Anyway, another great episode - I can totally understand Than and I hope they don't just make him fall and lose all his morality out of love because I love how his character is "THE" good cop in a world of sh!t and bad guys, but still he can rock and act on his instincts.
Offroad is incredibly goodlooking in this series, I just can't stop staring at him (although Daou is unbeatable in those tank tops....)
And, I love how Nat always nails these iconic roles! XD
What a great start! XD Funny, crazy, unhinged and also very well-acted! I never had doubts with Big because he's a very experienced actor, but comedy is very difficult to portray in a convincing way and all the cast did great, they really went all out! XD I laughed so much! XD
(And yes, Big is such a fine guy... plus Keng/Namping cameo was a very pleasant surprise!)
You know, I really really love how this show manages to walk on that subtle line between the "epic drama" and the "cringe-coded drama". Some scenes shines with intensity and some other I'm like: "oh c'mon again???". But, I still love it! It's my guilty pleasure, it's the one I really look forward to every week and that I think about continuosly!
Peak in this drama probably cried more than Gun Attaphan and War Wanarat in all of their dramas put together - if Saenkaew spoke his mind one-tenth of how much he cries, this series would have ended 10 episodes ago.
Also, Pearl is nailing the "longing look" so well, he really has the expression of one who is in love... on the other hand he still has to work on his "sad look". But, aside from zombie grandma, everyone else is really giving their all with their characters!
I'm about to finish the 7th ep. The love confession here felt a little abrupt to me. All this while we kinda saw…
I felt the way in which Saen's falling in love was shown was more subtle - Sasin is an open and extrovert guy and he's very impulsive, so it was pretty clear and obvious how he fell in love and how this was shown. On then other hand, Saen's started off annoyed by Sasin because he only perceived his "outer" layer, but bit by bit he discovered all his passions and he could be carefree with him... his "falling" was shown through small smiles, small sighs, small details and looks while he slowly "peeled" Sasin's outer "player mask" to see his inner core.
You know… people love to hate Pin. They call her obsessed, selfish, the one who can’t move on. And honestly?…
I love this comment. I can really imagine things how you've seen them, thanks for this intake.
I feel and hope we'll have a happy ending ("To Sir with Love" has an even earlier setting, since it's when the Japanese invaded Siam in the 40s, and after all the tragic events our m/m couple lives happily ever after) since, although this is a lakorn, it's pretty BL-oriented and we still have 2eps to go... fingers crossed!
I don’t care if it’s just a temporary shift, Pin’s anger is valid and I’m glad she’s finally moving…
Honestly I'm with you on this. I don't agree with her "rage marriage" but she's completely right in saying that they BOTH betrayed her because neither of them is a 10yo so they should have been clear and honest with her in the moment they realized they were in love. It has never ever happened, not once in whatever story or real life, that by not saying the truth you "save someone from pain". No no no, never happens. You just "delay the pain" and usually when it's delayed it's even worse.
So: they had to tell her the truth, BOTH of them failed her. Sasin was also entrusted with her care so that's even worse, he's Pin's closest person and he needed to be honest with her (I'm not saying he shouldn't love Saen, but that he should have told her).
And for those saying that Saenkaew is not at fault: he's been overly kind and caring to Pin, and that led her into believing that he cares for her. I know, he's only being gallant, BUT: I know a lot of women nowadays too who think "omg he likes me!!!!" only because a guy sent them a message or a smile or whatever. (Truth be told he tried to tell Pin that he wants to call the marriage off, but she didn't listen - still, he could just simply speak sometimes and say "i don't love you i'm sorry")
Just started this, both because the rating is stellar and because it's from the same universe of Blood River which…
just finished ep11 and it's indeed addicting XD
One thing I always find kinda funny when watching martial arts series is that they always keep sayng it's almost impossible to reach the apex of some techniques, but then everyone is "he's phase this" or "he's phase that", "he's a deity", "he's a sword god" and so on... which makes jianghu a place pretty busy with super people... somehow it reminds me of those endless sport anime like Captain Tsubasa or so, in which everyone is the strongestpersonever but only for five minutes. XD
that said, personal preference: I just can't see Wuxin as a 17yo boy. I'm loving both the character and the actor's performance, but he looks way older than everyone else (since he actually is).
Just started this, both because the rating is stellar and because it's from the same universe of Blood River which starts next week... I must admit I find it a bit chaotic with so many characters, BUT I've come to terms with this problem any time I start a new wuxia. Also Untamed and Word of Honor and Fangs of Fortune kinda had the same problem but I ended up lost in love, so I'll just be patient and I'll let all the pieces fit step by step. :)
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I loved the first 5 episodes, everyone looks so good in their roles and the costumes rock! I also like the darkish vibe and all the fighting scenes - although some of them are a bit confusing.
I'm finishing bingewatching TBOY too, and just one question: how many years apart are the two series? About 15 am I correct? So the Tang Lian Yue we see here is TBOY's Tang Lian's martial master, right?
I'm planning to also watch Dashing Youth when I finish these two series, because I'm really liking this universe... but is there somewhere like a timeline/infographic or a lore run-through? Because there are definitely SO MANY things and people to keep track of. XD
Sidenote, I can understand the people saying Muyu doesn't look like a bad guy, but that's because he just isn't - I'm also watching TBOY and Su Mu Yu is actually a very interesting character in there too, although limited to some secondary appearances.
Gong Jun's SMY is a torn character, the fact that his first spoken line in this drama is "Why do I wield a sword?" let us understand this: he's not a bad guy, he's a loyal soul forced to be an assassin to save/protect/keep a promise. His collected/cold/emotionless attitude is the distance he needs as a front to appear untouchable.
Can't wait for next episodes!
PS, Su Chang He rocks!
PPS, sorry for the long post! XD
It's the first time I'm watching Li Hong Yi as an actor and I really like how he portrays the prince, his timing is perfect both in intense and comedic scenes, and his subtle interactions are always on point!
Sidenote ----- WHYYYYYY Zhao Yu Zhen, was that really needed? Writers I hate you! T_T
Anyway, another great episode - I can totally understand Than and I hope they don't just make him fall and lose all his morality out of love because I love how his character is "THE" good cop in a world of sh!t and bad guys, but still he can rock and act on his instincts.
Offroad is incredibly goodlooking in this series, I just can't stop staring at him (although Daou is unbeatable in those tank tops....)
And, I love how Nat always nails these iconic roles! XD
Funny, crazy, unhinged and also very well-acted! I never had doubts with Big because he's a very experienced actor, but comedy is very difficult to portray in a convincing way and all the cast did great, they really went all out! XD I laughed so much! XD
(And yes, Big is such a fine guy... plus Keng/Namping cameo was a very pleasant surprise!)
Peak in this drama probably cried more than Gun Attaphan and War Wanarat in all of their dramas put together - if Saenkaew spoke his mind one-tenth of how much he cries, this series would have ended 10 episodes ago.
Also, Pearl is nailing the "longing look" so well, he really has the expression of one who is in love... on the other hand he still has to work on his "sad look". But, aside from zombie grandma, everyone else is really giving their all with their characters!
Next week, please come sooner than next week!
On then other hand, Saen's started off annoyed by Sasin because he only perceived his "outer" layer, but bit by bit he discovered all his passions and he could be carefree with him... his "falling" was shown through small smiles, small sighs, small details and looks while he slowly "peeled" Sasin's outer "player mask" to see his inner core.
I feel and hope we'll have a happy ending ("To Sir with Love" has an even earlier setting, since it's when the Japanese invaded Siam in the 40s, and after all the tragic events our m/m couple lives happily ever after) since, although this is a lakorn, it's pretty BL-oriented and we still have 2eps to go... fingers crossed!
So: they had to tell her the truth, BOTH of them failed her.
Sasin was also entrusted with her care so that's even worse, he's Pin's closest person and he needed to be honest with her (I'm not saying he shouldn't love Saen, but that he should have told her).
And for those saying that Saenkaew is not at fault: he's been overly kind and caring to Pin, and that led her into believing that he cares for her. I know, he's only being gallant, BUT: I know a lot of women nowadays too who think "omg he likes me!!!!" only because a guy sent them a message or a smile or whatever.
(Truth be told he tried to tell Pin that he wants to call the marriage off, but she didn't listen - still, he could just simply speak sometimes and say "i don't love you i'm sorry")
One thing I always find kinda funny when watching martial arts series is that they always keep sayng it's almost impossible to reach the apex of some techniques, but then everyone is "he's phase this" or "he's phase that", "he's a deity", "he's a sword god" and so on... which makes jianghu a place pretty busy with super people... somehow it reminds me of those endless sport anime like Captain Tsubasa or so, in which everyone is the strongestpersonever but only for five minutes. XD
that said, personal preference: I just can't see Wuxin as a 17yo boy. I'm loving both the character and the actor's performance, but he looks way older than everyone else (since he actually is).