Dilraba slayed ???
After Coroners Diary, this was the second Chinese drama this year that I watched while it was airing. I started most dramas this year but dropped them after the first episodes—they just didn’t make me want to continue. But this one really tempted me to keep watching.The moment it truly became one of my favorites—when I told myself “I really like this”—was episodes 5 and 6, and by episodes 9 and 10 I was completely in love with it.
I don’t agree with people who say its pacing was slow. Sure, some parts moved calmly, but it had a beautiful sense of tranquility, and within that calm, it gave you good information about the plot—like the quiet conversations between Xing Shen and Mahanzi.
My favorite episodes were 28 and 29. They were all amazing and turned out so well. Usually, the final battle in dramas feel repetitive to me, but this one was exciting—especially when a third enemy suddenly appeared and made everything even more interesting.
The ending can be seen as open, meaning there are still Di Xiao wandering on earth, and this story will never truly end.
I just hope Jiuluo and Yantu can live peacefully for a long time.
The acting was incredible. Dilraba shone beautifully, and besides her, the supporting roles like Lin Shirou and Xing Shen were excellent. Lin Shirou played her part so well—despite her beauty and charm, she was a charismatic villain.
I also really liked Feng Mi and the doctor.
My rating for this drama is 9. 5 out of 10.
I wasn’t okay with some of the scene pacing, but they weren’t a big deal.
Overall, I enjoyed it, and if you’re a fan of the genre, I recommend it.
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good drama
I was obsessed with it up until episode eight — I honestly thought it might end up being the best Japanese drama I’ve ever watched. But the last two episodes felt weirdly rushed. Until episode eight, it was this psychological, romantic, slightly thriller-ish story that played a lot with the butterfly effect, but then the ending suddenly stopped making sense. Everyone started blaming the main character for their own problems, and that really bothered me. I wanted them to realize they were responsible for their own mess. The ending could’ve been way more dramatic and interesting.I liked the female lead a lot… as long as she wasn’t crying. Her crying scenes didn’t really work for me. Takeru Satoh, though, was amazing as always.
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the double
Positives:The first episode is a bit theatrical and might not hook you right away, but once the story really gets going, it becomes great.
Jiang Li is incredibly smart, and that alone makes the whole story much more engaging. Duke Su is pure presence and authority — the way he calls her “A'li” from the very beginning is such a nice touch.
Episode 11’s competition was a masterpiece.. One interesting detail was that out of the five judges, two female judges betrayed their own side and took bribes, while the male judges voted honestly.
The courtroom arc in episodes 23 and 24 — especially 24 — was insane. Once Princess Wanning directly entered the battle, the tension went through the roof.
Up until episode 29, the story stayed strong, and Tong’s death was genuinely heartbreaking.
Overall, it’s a beautiful series with a healthy relationship — no constant misunderstandings, just clean and satisfying.
There weren’t many hugs or physical romance scenes, but their chemistry was really good and carried it.
The final villain and the ultimate showdown were done well too.
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Negatives:
The case involving the Ye family was resolved a bit too quickly and vaguely around episodes 17–18; I didn’t fully get it.
From ep17 till episode 20, the pacing stayed kind of flat, and it felt like the show slipped back into that overly dramatic tone from episode one.
The kiss in episode 34 was just… what was that? 😭😭😭
Also, talking directly to the camera — sometimes worked, but when it happened too often, it felt fake and annoying.
about the story
princess wan ning on fire 🔥
The princess’s fake pregnancy storyline was really cruel and uncomfortable. made me sad
Wen Ji and Lu Ji Death felt like rush and forced from the writer once they realized the ending is getting too be happy.
I honestly think the last ten episodes could’ve been tighter — if it had been around 36 episodes total, it would’ve felt more compact and impactful.
And lastly: Wang Xingyue needs a drama where he’s a general from start to finish, fighting in battles the whole time — just like those last few minutes of the final episode 🔥
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epic ❤️
Oh my God, the last episode was absolutely epic.Takeru Satōh’s character honestly broke my heart — he’d been hurt by his closest friend, had a messed-up relationship with his brother, and carried so much pain on his own. But thanks to this group and everything they went through together, he finally found some peace, and I’m really glad he did.
About the story… I kinda wish they’d revealed their past earlier. One thing that always gets me uncomfortable with Japanese dramas is that they save the main emotional reveal for the very end, and it makes it harder for me as a viewer to fully connect with the characters while watching. I want to feel with them earlier, not all at once at the end.
But overall, the drama was super well-made. The production was great, the group dynamic was amazing, their bond felt really genuine, and the little romance was cute — I actually enjoyed it a lot.
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amazing drama with a calm vibe
The first twenty minutes might feel a bit boring, but just be patientBa Tai's Kazakh dub wasn’t very smooth, felt a bit awkward
Overall though, it was absolutely amazing, genuinely great.
Their chemistry was insane —Ba Tai had a pure testosterone energy.
The locations and the overall vibe of the series were very simple, rural, and really comforting.
I didn’t like that final incident though; it made their relationship and chemistry feel a bit awkward and off. Still, overall, it was excellent.
One thing that was never explained though —
who actually dug those silkworm mushroom pits in the end?
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feud
I completely fell in love with their chemistry. I honestly can’t believe how much I liked the chemistry between Bai Jiusi and Si Ling.I didn’t really enjoy episodes 8 and 9. The Hong Lian storyline didn’t interest me at all.
The illusion arcs started to feel a bit repetitive for me, but I actually loved the reveal at the end — when it turned out that the child was symbolically their own. That part was really beautiful.
I didn’t like the final fight or the last villain. It felt random and over-the-top, like he suddenly destroyed everyone for no real reason.
about the ending, it left me with questions:
when she changed the past, What caused them to end up at that point again?
What happens to their child?
Or did the story create a whole new timeline or alternate dimension?
Bai Jiusi was amazing. So gentle, pitiful, and lovable. The way he kept asking, “Why do you hate me? Why do you want to kill me?” with that soft, wounded energy… even though he got hurt by her multiple times, he never once truly harmed her.
And those scenes where his spiritual core was damaged — he was like a child, so innocent and sweet. Absolutely adorable.
I understood Si Ling’s resentment, and I was okay with it up to a point. But once she found out that Bai Jiusi had been suffering and tortured the entire time, and she still didn’t let go and said that to him — she became really irritating. For a moment, she reminded me of Li Susu, just in Si Ling’s body.
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This film truly inspires hope and appreciation for life.
It’s an artistic, beautiful, and deeply emotional movie.Some people fight just to live one more minute, while we let our days pass by without truly living them.
I loved it so much.
I’d seen the lead actress before in a drama, and I’ve admired her acting — she truly shined in this role.
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