The novel is quite similar, but it gave me pause several times. I'm glad I watched the drama first and was able to read the ending. I'm a hardcore fan and obsessed with the OST.
Very poor post-production. There were too many cuts that made some reactions difficult to understand. Half of the story is about bullying. Half is about competing. Who is the more villain? Romance starts only at episode 35, and as per China regulations, no passion is seen. Kisses are standoffish (FL opens her eyes and freezes). The production crew looked very amateurish.
Compared to the story of Ming Lan, this drama is average. The storyline focuses on how to bully as much as possible and how the villains are rewarded. Like a few others here, I also do not see the chemistry between the main couple. He reminds me of Allen. He's a good actor, but he should never be cast in a romance drama.
The romance between the main couple is based on trust and honesty. I'm not sure if bumping into someone or falling physically due to bumpy roads or missed steps can be the big love revelation, but it seems to be in this drama. "I touched you by accident, and then I must be falling in love" - it's all quite unbelievable.
The drama is watchable, but annoying. I am not impressed with the direction/post production in general.
Even for people who like age gaps, this is just too much. He literally looks like a grandpa here and he is a sickly…
I disagree. FL is 36. Why don't you talk about it, considering she is playing a very young girl escaping her marriage? In china, families arranged marriage as soon as the girls reached womanhood for benefits. He is 45, and she is 36. For once, I didn't see the physical difference that I see so many times in other dramas. He plays an uncle. He doesn't look like a grandpa. Honestly, I didn't care how old he was.
Chinese actors and actresses are blessed to remain and look young. I would rather enjoy seeing seasoned actors and actresses rather than boyish and childish ones like some actress playing teenager role.
In other dramas, the age gap between characters can be noticeable and affect the credibility and acting of the story. I have seen terrible chemistry and blamed the age gap… but was it? However, in this particular drama, that's not the case. Regarding her age, In one episode, I even felt that the camera angle didn't flatter the FL, making her look much older than her maid.
Episode 12…. Was the makeup artist drunk? The eyebrows, oh the eyebrows… "lolollll
Episode. 15.… nothing is coming out of the wine decanter.… Lolll
Episode 27: My Lord fainted for hours. When he woke up, she gave him the medicine. Can we assume that since there was no vapor coming out of the bowl and she had been waiting for hours until dark holding his hand, the medicine was completely cold? However, she blew on each spoon as if it were extremely hot.…. During the enthronement ceremony, all the ministers wore a tablet on their belt, and in the next image, they were holding them in their hands.
Episode 31… The makeup and eyebrows are so heavy that she looks like she is going to a club, lollll worse makeup crew ever seen by far!
Episode 40: When she opened the door to watch the snow, she moved a bit so he could join her, and they would make a perfect frame. So noticeable!
The number of bloopers left by the incompetent production crew after filming is hilarious.
Did anyone count the number of times she said “My Lord”? 5000+?
I still enjoy the drama, but after rewatching it for the second time, I noticed a lot of poor editing, bad makeup, and unrealistic scenarios, like clothes drying instantly after getting a full teacup spilled on them, and messy hair being used to show that a character is drunk. The continuity errors, like acupuncture needles barely piercing the skin in one episode but being fully inserted in the next, were also very noticeable. Despite all these flaws, I still find it fun to rewatch the show and spot all the bloopers in each episode.
I absolutely adore her as an actress. It's surprising to learn that she only has two pending dramas. Her performances in historical dramas are absolutely captivating. I'm also intrigued to know more about her own production and which project she is currently involved in.
I also blame the edits. It was probably meant for a 50 or 60 episode series, but due to the 40 episode regulation, production had to cut it drastically. This is the only logical explanation I have. Sadly, ML decided to retire. .
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At mark 32:35..… Empty space to fight for the 2 only, no more horse
At mark 33:10… dozen of corpses at the same place
I still love the scene , but it is funny when you watch multiple times,details show up
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Compared to the story of Ming Lan, this drama is average. The storyline focuses on how to bully as much as possible and how the villains are rewarded. Like a few others here, I also do not see the chemistry between the main couple. He reminds me of Allen. He's a good actor, but he should never be cast in a romance drama.
The romance between the main couple is based on trust and honesty. I'm not sure if bumping into someone or falling physically due to bumpy roads or missed steps can be the big love revelation, but it seems to be in this drama. "I touched you by accident, and then I must be falling in love" - it's all quite unbelievable.
The drama is watchable, but annoying. I am not impressed with the direction/post production in general.
Chinese actors and actresses are blessed to remain and look young. I would rather enjoy seeing seasoned actors and actresses rather than boyish and childish ones like some actress playing teenager role.
In other dramas, the age gap between characters can be noticeable and affect the credibility and acting of the story. I have seen terrible chemistry and blamed the age gap… but was it? However, in this particular drama, that's not the case. Regarding her age, In one episode, I even felt that the camera angle didn't flatter the FL, making her look much older than her maid.
Each is opinion. This is mine.
Episode. 15.… nothing is coming out of the wine decanter.… Lolll
Episode 27: My Lord fainted for hours. When he woke up, she gave him the medicine. Can we assume that since there was no vapor coming out of the bowl and she had been waiting for hours until dark holding his hand, the medicine was completely cold? However, she blew on each spoon as if it were extremely hot.…. During the enthronement ceremony, all the ministers wore a tablet on their belt, and in the next image, they were holding them in their hands.
Episode 31… The makeup and eyebrows are so heavy that she looks like she is going to a club, lollll worse makeup crew ever seen by far!
Episode 40: When she opened the door to watch the snow, she moved a bit so he could join her, and they would make a perfect frame. So noticeable!
The number of bloopers left by the incompetent production crew after filming is hilarious.
Did anyone count the number of times she said “My Lord”? 5000+?
I still enjoy the drama, but after rewatching it for the second time, I noticed a lot of poor editing, bad makeup, and unrealistic scenarios, like clothes drying instantly after getting a full teacup spilled on them, and messy hair being used to show that a character is drunk. The continuity errors, like acupuncture needles barely piercing the skin in one episode but being fully inserted in the next, were also very noticeable. Despite all these flaws, I still find it fun to rewatch the show and spot all the bloopers in each episode.