Theme: freedom is always more important
I don't think I'm asking too much in a Chinese drama:
1- no overkill filter (especially costume dramas)
2- relatable likeable characters (meaning more than one)
3- proper casting (which results in good acting)
4- good pacing in telling an interesting story
5- appropriate costumes and hair design
6- add a little humor so drama is not one note
7- I prefer listening to actors' real voice. And can cdramas get rid of dubbing please already? It's 2025, an actor's voice is part of their acting and the only way to improve is keep using it!
Anyway, this list is not long or irrational but not many cdramas can deliver. Director Ding and Yang Zi did not disappoint but these big female lead going into business costume dramas fall flat with storyline midway or even before. I didn't lose complete interest but I kept going due to the leads and production value being better than a lot of costume cdramas out there. For me it is mainly missing the big emotional ups and downs I look for in watching dramas, I didn't cry or lol, ending also seems sudden.
1- no overkill filter (especially costume dramas)
2- relatable likeable characters (meaning more than one)
3- proper casting (which results in good acting)
4- good pacing in telling an interesting story
5- appropriate costumes and hair design
6- add a little humor so drama is not one note
7- I prefer listening to actors' real voice. And can cdramas get rid of dubbing please already? It's 2025, an actor's voice is part of their acting and the only way to improve is keep using it!
Anyway, this list is not long or irrational but not many cdramas can deliver. Director Ding and Yang Zi did not disappoint but these big female lead going into business costume dramas fall flat with storyline midway or even before. I didn't lose complete interest but I kept going due to the leads and production value being better than a lot of costume cdramas out there. For me it is mainly missing the big emotional ups and downs I look for in watching dramas, I didn't cry or lol, ending also seems sudden.
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