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Flourished Peony chinese drama review
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Flourished Peony
1 people found this review helpful
by Le Ho
Feb 5, 2025
32 of 32 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 7.5
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 6.0

Decent drama with good acting, but the flower business aspect a bit boring. Too long

Flourished Peony is a costume drama set in the Tang Dynasty, starting with Yang Zi and Li Xian. It is their second collaboration. The plot is mainly about Mu Dan and how she makes a name for herself after divorcing her husband with Jiang Chang Yang's help.

- Good Acting, especially from Yang Zi.
Li Xian's character in this drama wastes his talents. He is not as strong as Yang Zi and does not develop until episodes 18-20.
- I don't like the business aspect of the story. Too boring.
- Sheng Yi's character is annoying and weak.
- Women's centric drama with no romance.
- Miles Wei's character is also useless, but he acted well in this drama. The best I have seen him.
- Beautiful production quality with awesome coloring.
- Li Xian's screen times are much less than Yang Zi's, and he didn't come to rescue her when she was in trouble.

I hope the second part of the drama will be better as it develops and focuses more on Mu Dan and Jiang Chang Yang's relationship, especially after they have a fake marriage.

Synopsis: The story follows He Wei Fang, a merchant's daughter skilled in cultivating rare peonies in the Tang Dynasty. With the help of Jiang Chang Yang, an official in Chang'an, she left a marriage of convenience and started a business cultivating peonies. Together, they establish a flower shop, empowering women with difficult pasts and creating a thriving brand. As He Wei Fang witnesses the struggles of the poor, she transforms the industry to benefit the people, all while aiding Jiang Chang Yang in his mission to serve the country. Their bond deepens into a secret love. After overcoming a rebellion together, they retreat to live in harmony with nature.

My Reviews:
1. Acting: 8
2. Script: 7
3. Music/OST: 7
4. Production Quality: 8
5. Cinematography: 8
6. Onscreen Chemistry: 8
7. Rewatchable: 6

Overall Rating: 7.5
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