Remember my advice about a big box of tissues for L&R? For this one, remember to watch on an empty stomach...so…
Perfect timing for this show to arrive right after L&R, to help cure us with food and humour. I put on hold Promise of Chang'an to be here, and so far this seems to be a more pleasant place :D
Its sure heavier plot, and there is no funny moment like L&R. And from spoiler they said its will be sad end :(
Oh good, love happy endings :) Can't help but think the FL here is another version of HC and our poor CY has turned into this drama's version of CXJ/ GoW - just a tool to "unite the realm" :(
Its sure heavier plot, and there is no funny moment like L&R. And from spoiler they said its will be sad end :(
Broken Clouds 2? Nice, I'll go check it out. Thanks for the rec :) I enjoyed The Untamed - funny thing was I watched it way after it was broadcast so wasn't really aware of the hype, and I nearly dropped it because the intro in ep 1 kinda turned me off. But I'm glad I didn't and really got into the plot - you're right, the source material is really captivating and watching it at times felt surreal.
I don't mind dark and complex, as long as there's light at the end of the tunnel. For this drama (Promise of Chang'an), it feels like that ship has sailed before the story even got warmed up lol
She studied at the Cordon Blue in Paris, so I don't know if her version would be sub par. We can just say we don't…
Yup, I was just ranting a bit from the annoyance I felt from the last scene. I guess when a dish is cooked with the goodness of pure love, it's superior to those made with ill intentions lol
You're right, she's trying really hard to win him over. Credit to her for patience and determination. Now the hard part begins - waiting for the next episodes.
This woman Li Man is annoying. How dare she come between our OTP with that subpar version of Witch's Brew. What nerve in comparing her own shriveled mushrooms with the FL's fresh shiitake :/
Other than her, the whole show is just al dente so far :D
Oh no.. I didn't realize that they only air twice a week... I binged all eight episodes at once..... It is that…
Remember my advice about a big box of tissues for L&R? For this one, remember to watch on an empty stomach...so you don't crave for food especially in the middle of the night! lol Dating in the Kitchen is such a delightful cure for the angst :D
Its sure heavier plot, and there is no funny moment like L&R. And from spoiler they said its will be sad end :(
Ah Allen lol. I first saw him in Detective Dee as the titular protagonist - he was so fresh there but you could already see his talent for portraying the stoic troubled-hero type. It was the same and even more so in Under the Power. But he tried to be more upbeat and humorous in Love a Lifetime (which I eventually dropped). I haven't seen Destiny of White Snake but heard that it's pretty angsty as well, I think. I would love to see a drama with BOTH Allen and Cheng Yi together, maybe even with BL themes. That would certainly give The Untamed a run for its money LOL
Its sure heavier plot, and there is no funny moment like L&R. And from spoiler they said its will be sad end :(
Yes, you are right, Cheng Yi stars in the upcoming Republican era drama, Deep Lurk (again not really my cup of tea, but I might give it a try for his sake).
I didn't realise Cheng Yi and Allen Ren are buddies, thanks for the info :) Allen is a good actor as well but I don't think he is as adept as Cheng Yi in emotional scenes, from what I've seen so far. Actually not many guys can match or even surpass our boy!
Its sure heavier plot, and there is no funny moment like L&R. And from spoiler they said its will be sad end :(
So far I'm 4 episodes in, in Lost Tomb 2. Your description is exactly correct. The moment he appears, he steals the show. He exudes the same charismatic appeal :) And yes, HC is in there as well. In fact, there are quite a number of people from L&R in it too and some notable guest stars.
Wow, surprisingly good.... deliciously good! Big budget production, great cinematography and the awesome food... And that little k-drama scene lol LOVING THIS!
I actually asked the same question. Doesn't seem like it because otherwise everyone would've flocked to the novel…
Sure thing. I'm quite picky in choosing shows these days as well, especially in balancing out the angst with the upbeat. I think L&R filled up my quota for the year, and then some lol
I do agree, I want to see more diversity from Cheng Yi. I'm actually considering picking up The Lost Tomb 2 (both him and Liu Xue Yi are in it).
I actually asked the same question. Doesn't seem like it because otherwise everyone would've flocked to the novel…
Yup, can't disagree with you there. With a synopsis like that, no matter how you spin it, someone's bound to get hurt. There is simply no plausible workaround to circumvent this impending tragedy...unless the director/ screenwriter throws in an EPIC PLOT TWIST lol. I find it hard to root for the FL too. I feel like dropping this, save myself the mental anguish.
Lol. Sorry I couldn't offer much more assistance and explanation, since you only wanted a single word answer :P The only advice from me would be to prepare a big box of tissues and maybe some dark chocolates (I read somewhere they're supposed to raise your serotonin levels). The discussion board here offers excellent group support too :)
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I put on hold Promise of Chang'an to be here, and so far this seems to be a more pleasant place :D
Can't help but think the FL here is another version of HC and our poor CY has turned into this drama's version of CXJ/ GoW - just a tool to "unite the realm" :(
I enjoyed The Untamed - funny thing was I watched it way after it was broadcast so wasn't really aware of the hype, and I nearly dropped it because the intro in ep 1 kinda turned me off. But I'm glad I didn't and really got into the plot - you're right, the source material is really captivating and watching it at times felt surreal.
I don't mind dark and complex, as long as there's light at the end of the tunnel. For this drama (Promise of Chang'an), it feels like that ship has sailed before the story even got warmed up lol
You're right, she's trying really hard to win him over. Credit to her for patience and determination. Now the hard part begins - waiting for the next episodes.
Other than her, the whole show is just al dente so far :D
Dating in the Kitchen is such a delightful cure for the angst :D
I see Zhang Yu Si (Ling Long) is in Spring Banquet too. So many shows to look forward to!
I first saw him in Detective Dee as the titular protagonist - he was so fresh there but you could already see his talent for portraying the stoic troubled-hero type. It was the same and even more so in Under the Power. But he tried to be more upbeat and humorous in Love a Lifetime (which I eventually dropped). I haven't seen Destiny of White Snake but heard that it's pretty angsty as well, I think.
I would love to see a drama with BOTH Allen and Cheng Yi together, maybe even with BL themes. That would certainly give The Untamed a run for its money LOL
I didn't realise Cheng Yi and Allen Ren are buddies, thanks for the info :)
Allen is a good actor as well but I don't think he is as adept as Cheng Yi in emotional scenes, from what I've seen so far. Actually not many guys can match or even surpass our boy!
Zhao Lu Si is awesome too.
And yes, HC is in there as well. In fact, there are quite a number of people from L&R in it too and some notable guest stars.
His characters in both shows share very similar vibes.
Big budget production, great cinematography and the awesome food...
And that little k-drama scene lol
LOVING THIS!
I do agree, I want to see more diversity from Cheng Yi. I'm actually considering picking up The Lost Tomb 2 (both him and Liu Xue Yi are in it).
I find it hard to root for the FL too. I feel like dropping this, save myself the mental anguish.
The only advice from me would be to prepare a big box of tissues and maybe some dark chocolates (I read somewhere they're supposed to raise your serotonin levels). The discussion board here offers excellent group support too :)
Happy watching!