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I think the comedy is to be more appealing to those who aren’t into GJM works. He has a big fanbase but he also has a reputation for a “gloomy” tone and that puts some people, myself included, off. The first three or so episodes are often the most important to a drama’s success so the show wants to capture as many watchers as it can, especially in this really cold environment. What the comedy in the beginning does is lighten the tone so it doesn’t feel so gloomy from the start. It might reach regular levels of GJM gloom later but it will be an acclimating process. The comedy, especially in the ML, also gives a sense of surprise and the unexpected which may also keep the audience. In fact, this type of character and the structure of the story feel very close to anime. Sometimes, it has a Demonslayer vibe but from the perspective of the demons.

And that’s fine but some don’t like the comedy at all. This was a possible explanation for it. Comedy is touch and go in general but this isn’t the worst I’ve seen. To me it lands more than it doesn’t so I don’t mind a few awkward moments.
Also my bad, the first comment was meant for the OP but I accidentally posted it to your comment.

She is performing really well. I really loved her interaction with the rabbit demon.

Even the flashback approach during the first episodes feels like how they do it in anime.

I don’t know why shows use them tbh. Oftentimes they get removed or adjusted anyway.

You do know that filters can be applied individually right? Anyway, it’s very rare that an actor with skills becomes suddenly unable to act- especially under GJM. Having seen something similar happen before, I will believe what I believe to be true. If you want to believe it’s fillers no one can stop you👍.

I don’t know why they’ve used them. They’re not on everyone. This character seems stoic so it’s even more important to showcase the emotions properly because they might be slight.

You’ve never seen powerful filters. I’ve seen really decent actors get criticised for lack of acting or surgery only for a filter less version to be released and it was like night and day. I mean we’re talking tears, shaking, brow movement just wiped out.
Also micro-expressions can only be done by actors with a lot of facial movement and control so I’m not sure where the “can’t move the face” bit comes in. They usually get wiped out because they’re very slight or delicate movements. And I’m not a TJR fan but I’ve seen his photos floating around and he hasn’t had anything done.

😭She’s supposed to be sickly and the way her dad talked about “wasting” money on her and how he didn’t care if she lived or died -he just wanted the betrothal gifts-just sounded awful. I was sad the deception demon died too. I wanted her to be good sisters with Wen Xiao too😭

Feels like they’re taking the shonen anime track tbh. This is how a lot start. Then they gradually become grimmer.

It’s the filters. Filters can wipe micro-expressions completely out.

I feel bad for Miss Qi. A demon is terrorising her at night and her dad is trying to sell her off to pay for her brother’s marriage. Can she run off and go be best sisters with Wen Xiao😭

Pretty sure she already has a main role but it’s not a costume drama. She prolly won’t play a lead heroine in a costume drama until around 17/18.

Not to my knowledge.

There’s chemistry but there are different opinions on if the relationship is really a romance or a toxic relationship. Especially for the FL, while there are sweet moments, it’s far from domestic bliss for either character.

He’s really good. I’ve laughed so much because of him😂 The actor has a bright future.

Overseas has a different audience than the domestic scene. There are quite a few artist that are considered famous overseas but not in China. And vice versa. A lot has to do with exposure.
Anyway, this drama’s group has a lot of dedicated fans that span the whole cast. It’s had a high level of discussion and participation from the start.

They play a couple. Ranzi was so pretty in the first episode. I thought WYL looked really good when he made his appearance too.

Nope. Paid for membership. You may be able to watch the first episode for free on the app though.

Gotta get to around Episode 2-3. Episode 3 definitely started to keep my interest once the case started.