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3 eps in and I have given up... It's just not what I was excpecting AT ALL...I would have to agree with the lower ratings even tho not a 3, it's def not good either... The plot feels cringe at times, the acting is also a bit flat to my taste here...Even tho I know most of these actors from other works and how great they can be...Most def it's cause of the script/character in this particular series...But yeah...The only pros I would say are the styling, CGI and the production in general...The plot and editing/sound effects was a whole mess tho...

I saw a short on yt and became interested and came here to have a look... The scale of the rating and reviews is so ijbol going from a 3 to 10... That's quite rare lol I guess I will have to check for myself~

This is completed! Originally it was released as A 78 eps./20min series but after getting taken down from chinese platforms, it has since been reformatted to 38 eps/45min after its official rebroadcast on Viki and Viu (international platforms). Nothing is different tho, it just comes with an intro and outro song added.

As someone who is faint hearted myself... Some of the doors were rather spooky which is why I avoided watching some eps late at night/before bed and save them for day time! So I recommend u do the same^^ However it was totally worth the watch!! And it has lots of bromance, some comedy and very engaging and interesting plot!! I loved trying to solve the mysteries with them ><

Well they do have their cute and flirty moments but that's definitely not the focus of this drama! It's focused more on revenge and family/political stuff still the two leads have explosive chemistry even with their slow burn you should still be satisfied!! As for the ending...It was left rather open-ended... The final scene can be perceived differently depending on the viewer... However happy or sad just know that the 39 eps before it make it worth the ride!! So I suggest you watch it when you are in the mood from some darker plot cause it's not cute and comical per se!!

Thank you!!

I see thank you! I have been following the translation on novelupdates and wait for it to finish but it's sadly taking a lot of time... I usually avoid mtl since the translation most often than not falls short of the original and that kinda ruins the experience for me... TT

This was a very refreshing historical cdrama that satisfied me overall, especially after the long drought we have experienced for the past months. The ending was realistic given the circumstances, so I have no complaints even tho it felt very bittersweet to watch. I do, however, wish to know from Novel readers the differences between the novel and drama endings! Does anyone know?
And as for the extra ep...I can imagine why they went ahead and filmed it, the uproar it would have caused if it ended like that on ep 40 would be great I believe...The director's take however was pretty obvious in a symbolic way on the last ep... So I guess we can consider 40.5 the "happy ending" they and we deserved and got!
Still, this is 100% recommended and a great watch that will keep you on the edge of your seat even in the last 15 min of the last ep! It was worth the ride!

It's mid at best... I would describe it as Sky castle/penthouse/Pyramide game from Walmart... A cheap imitation... As someone who watched up to ep 3 before dropping, the visuals are pretty and the budget is high. However the acting is subpar at best with the exception of some of the leads being good, the plot/script is badly written and all over the place with cringe lines... The editing could have also been better for some scenes... Just too artificial and bland... It's sad cause with better casting for some roles and better writers this could have been so much more!

Good summary of how I felt too... It's truly a pity tho... Cause I was so excited for the series and the lead actors TT

No way it can come near Pyramid Game... It's just a high budget/decent acting from most drama with no real plot and cringy lines... 3 eps in and I dropped it... I couldn't stand how boring and aimless it got...

2 eps in and yeah... This is a hot disaster and certainly not what I expected... High budget, decent/good acting but the directing/script and overall vibes of the series are so off I can't TT
It felt like Sky Castle/Penthouse from Walmart...

I see, thank you!

BossNoeul chemi was literally what kept me going while watching LITA!! So, you bet I am very excited about this!! However, I would like to ask smth... For those who have read the novel, how is the plot?? The summary above is a bit... I just hope their project is good since we can already be assured about their chemi together!!

I am enthralled by this drama!! Currently on ep 10 and Liu Xu's archery scene gave me goosebumps and had me shed real tears!! Idk why but it got me so emotional and I felt such pride for her!!

I don't think so... Actually I am a big fan of some other slow burn Cdrama like 10 Miles of Peach Blossoms, Love Like The Galaxy, The Sword and the Brocade, Story of minglan etc. As I said the issue with those two other dramas for me were the chemi of the actors and overal plot (not the slow burn particularly).
WOH is up to date one of the best of it's genre for me and I think through the plot/directing the actors acting abilities shined... Also their chemi was awesome and very emotional...

Forced myself to watch up to ep 6 but I can't seem to make myself keep watching...Honestly the plot feels kinda flat and the editing is also not the best even tho the production and actors are good in their craft based on their past works I just can't seem to get into it... As for the couples chemi... Specifically for Gongjun like others have said the only dramas of his that I liked were WOH and Advance Bravely... Maybe he is better fit to act with other ML or non romance type of series like with action etc... Cause both Legend of Anle and this now fell flat for me... Even tho for an actor he is good and very expressive... Idk why that's the case...

It has been a while since I looked forward to the next episode in a Cdrama and had zero skips or move forwrds... I mean the novel this is adapted from was a well known gem to begin with but I am extra pleased with the drama result as well!! I love it!! After months of drought, finally, something good enough to peak once interest has dropped!!

As someone who liked Love for Love's Sake and Eighth Sense but couldn't go past 4 eps of this one... You might like it i guess? Since our tastes must be reversed lol

Yes it is. I was expecting it to be basic honestly ( i even like these type of smaller production slice of life series) it's just that this one for some reason completely lost me...Like it felt way too plain and nothing was good enough to keep me going...From the plot, to the chemi to the acting....