Did not live up to the hype for me
I went into Love in the Clouds with incredibly high expectations. I honestly haven’t seen people praise a drama this intensely since Blossom last year. It felt like this show exploded everywhere, and that level of hype definitely affected the way I watched it. I truly wanted to love it but because everyone kept calling it a masterpiece, I expected something extraordinary, something that would blow me away. Instead, I finished it feeling strangely empty.
Looking back, I think if I had started it without all that pressure and hype, I probably would’ve enjoyed it much more. The drama seems to be praised mostly because of the main couple, but everything surrounding them just didn’t work for me.
The plot had potential in the beginning, but they dragged the lies and secrets across the entire show. Misunderstandings piled up nonstop, and just when she finally told the truth, he started lying. I found it difficult to fall in love with a couple when their whole relationship felt built on deceit.
Yes, there were romantic moments, but many of them didn’t feel genuine. The few truly sincere scenes were actually rare.
As for the obsessed second male lead — I just didn’t buy it. The actor is honestly too handsome and too soft-looking for me to believe he was evil or unhinged. Nothing about him carried the menace the script wanted him to have.
And the second couple… I skipped most of their scenes. I hate to say it, but the second female lead did absolutely nothing for me. I couldn’t feel the chemistry, and I didn’t find her character compelling at all.
The real highlights of the show, for me, were actually the dragon, the cat, and even the granny. They were fun, cute, and genuinely entertaining every time they appeared. Their dynamic with their masters was adorable — those scenes felt alive in a way others didn’t.
Visually, the drama is gorgeous. The cast looked stunning — they truly looked like fairies, especially with the translation constantly calling them “fairies,” which only reinforced the vibe.
LYX was adorable as always; she just radiates cuteness even off-screen. Her crying was cute too. This was my first time watching HMH and I loved his acting — and his styling was incredible. His outfits, his hair, especially the white hair when he turned evil… perfection.
The OSTs were amazing too, and Liu Yuning really dominated this year yet again.
I rarely say this, but I don’t think any of the characters were particularly smart. Not even JBZ. He got lied to for so many episodes while the truth was right in front of him, and it made the plot feel frustrating rather than dramatic.
I think viewers who are new to xianxia might find this drama magical and romantic. But for people who have watched a lot of xianxia, this probably won’t hit the mark.
It’s disappointing when a drama with an 8.8 rating and overwhelming hype ends up feeling just okay. It makes you wonder whether the issue is your expectations or the show itself. I don’t think the drama is bad — it just fell far short of the level of masterpiece I was promised.The show had more talk than action for a Xinxia.
Would I recommend it?
Maybe — if you want to enjoy the main leads and ignore the messy plot, the continuous lies, and the lack of smart character writing. But if you’re looking for an addictive storyline, emotional payoff, or true heart-fluttering moments (which xianxia usually excels at), then this is probably not the one.
I genuinely wish I loved it more.
Looking back, I think if I had started it without all that pressure and hype, I probably would’ve enjoyed it much more. The drama seems to be praised mostly because of the main couple, but everything surrounding them just didn’t work for me.
The plot had potential in the beginning, but they dragged the lies and secrets across the entire show. Misunderstandings piled up nonstop, and just when she finally told the truth, he started lying. I found it difficult to fall in love with a couple when their whole relationship felt built on deceit.
Yes, there were romantic moments, but many of them didn’t feel genuine. The few truly sincere scenes were actually rare.
As for the obsessed second male lead — I just didn’t buy it. The actor is honestly too handsome and too soft-looking for me to believe he was evil or unhinged. Nothing about him carried the menace the script wanted him to have.
And the second couple… I skipped most of their scenes. I hate to say it, but the second female lead did absolutely nothing for me. I couldn’t feel the chemistry, and I didn’t find her character compelling at all.
The real highlights of the show, for me, were actually the dragon, the cat, and even the granny. They were fun, cute, and genuinely entertaining every time they appeared. Their dynamic with their masters was adorable — those scenes felt alive in a way others didn’t.
Visually, the drama is gorgeous. The cast looked stunning — they truly looked like fairies, especially with the translation constantly calling them “fairies,” which only reinforced the vibe.
LYX was adorable as always; she just radiates cuteness even off-screen. Her crying was cute too. This was my first time watching HMH and I loved his acting — and his styling was incredible. His outfits, his hair, especially the white hair when he turned evil… perfection.
The OSTs were amazing too, and Liu Yuning really dominated this year yet again.
I rarely say this, but I don’t think any of the characters were particularly smart. Not even JBZ. He got lied to for so many episodes while the truth was right in front of him, and it made the plot feel frustrating rather than dramatic.
I think viewers who are new to xianxia might find this drama magical and romantic. But for people who have watched a lot of xianxia, this probably won’t hit the mark.
It’s disappointing when a drama with an 8.8 rating and overwhelming hype ends up feeling just okay. It makes you wonder whether the issue is your expectations or the show itself. I don’t think the drama is bad — it just fell far short of the level of masterpiece I was promised.The show had more talk than action for a Xinxia.
Would I recommend it?
Maybe — if you want to enjoy the main leads and ignore the messy plot, the continuous lies, and the lack of smart character writing. But if you’re looking for an addictive storyline, emotional payoff, or true heart-fluttering moments (which xianxia usually excels at), then this is probably not the one.
I genuinely wish I loved it more.
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