Okay, so I've watched the first episode of "Coroner's Diary" three times now, and I'm still just as obsessed. It’s not often you find a drama that grabs you right from the start, and it’s been a blast to dig into the source novel while rewatching. The show's changes are pretty big and interesting, but I think they really worked and made the story easy to get into.For one thing, the show swapped the novel's reincarnation plot for a stolen identity one, and honestly, that was a genius move. It makes the beginning way less complicated, and it separates the tangled cases from the book so the show can move faster, I also think its because of china’s law about this kind of thing (i search it before since its the third time i’m seeing dramas changed from its novel) That’s why I'm giving this episode a perfect 10/10—there's just no filler at all. You can’t even look away for a second because it feels like you'll miss something important.The characters are seriously so well done. You know how some historical dramas can feel a little cringe? This one's the opposite. The characters feel so real and mature. I was especially impressed by the servants, who were still so reasonable even when their master wasn't. And Qin Wan is such a great female lead. While she's much more intimidating in the novel, her calmer, quieter strength in the drama is perfect for the whole stolen identity plot. My one little wish is that her grandmother was more like she is in the novel; that character had so much more hate and complexity.But honestly, the first meeting between Yan Chi and Qin Wan? A thousand out of ten, easy! I've seen a lot of "staring contest" first meetings, but this is my new favorite. Both of them were so calm and respectful, even though Yan Chi is a big-shot military man. He never tries to one-up Qin Wan, and I love that. It's so cool how the show makes it clear that she's the boss when it comes to forensics, and he's the one who delivers the justice. Their dynamic is built on mutual respect for their different skills, and it just works so well without any weird power struggles.I'm also really glad they changed the beginning. It just makes more sense and doesn't leave me with so many questions about her skills like the novel did. I love that in the show, her maid, Fuling, already has a relationship with Qin Wan and knows how to help her, instead of having to figure it all out.So, yeah, this episode is a solid 10/10, no doubt. I didn't tune in when the drama first aired, but I'm so glad I finally listened to all the positive buzz because I am absolutely hooked.
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Amidst a Snowstorm of Love Episode 2
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I cannot fathom the emotions I have in this episode. One might wonder why, considering this is just episode 2 but I feel like the walk on the snow to the train ride is basically the most beautiful getting to know each other I have ever seen. The silence, the smile, the small actions of lin yiyang? Kudos to the director of how they made this scene gave justice to the novel. This is how it should be in romance.
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