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Pretty and emotional, but not very gripping
a nice show overall, but honestly it felt like it lacked a clear plot. The whole time I was watching, I kept wondering what the actual endgame was supposed to be. The concept itself is interesting—an immortal and a Spirit Lord—but the execution didn’t feel strong enough to keep me hooked. It wasn’t boring, but it also didn’t feel gripping. A lot of things were happening, yet it somehow felt like nothing was really happening. It felt more like narration than actual progression, and I never got that feeling that made me want to keep coming back for more.
The first half of the show felt especially slow. It leaned more into a fluffy and light tone, which was fun at times, but it made the central storyline feel weak. The whole “senses” plotline didn’t feel strong enough to carry the entire drama. The show only really picked up toward the end, where things became more action-heavy and exciting. I actually found the last part much more interesting because you could finally see things moving and progressing. It did feel like everything important was pushed into the final episodes, which made the earlier part drag in comparison.
That being said, the drama was still enjoyable. It had humor, it was a bit bittersweet, and it had some emotional moments that worked really well. It just didn’t have that strong, addictive quality or that memorability that makes a drama stand out.
Dilraba really carried the show for me. She was absolutely stunning, and her presence fit the character perfectly. She balanced the softer, more playful side and the cold, powerful Spirit Lord side really well. Her styling, costumes, hair, and overall look were incredible, and you can tell there was a lot of effort put into her appearance. Acting-wise, she was great, but I didn’t like how her character was written. The shift between her when she had her senses and when she didn’t felt too extreme, almost like two completely different people, which made her feel inconsistent at times.
Arthur Chen, in my opinion, can act, and I don’t really agree with people who say he can’t. He has presence and he delivers in emotional scenes. However, I did have an issue with his styling, especially the wigs. Most of them just didn’t suit him and honestly took me out of the scenes. He looked much better in armor, and I actually think he fits general roles really well because he has that strong aura. But in regular outfits, it didn’t always work for him. As for his character, I didn’t fully connect with his love for her. It felt like he fell for her too easily, and I never really understood why he loved her so deeply. It made the romance feel less impactful for me.
The chemistry between them was nice, but not something I’d call memorable. Some scenes were done really well, and you could feel the connection, but overall it didn’t fully convince me. Part of that might be the dynamic itself—she’s supposed to be centuries old, while he feels much younger—and it didn’t always come across with the depth it should have.
Miles Wei was really good as a villain, as expected. He always does a great job making you hate him, which just shows how good he is. My only issue was the dubbing because his voice didn’t match him at all, and it was very noticeable. It kind of took me out of his scenes. The rest of the cast did a great job as well, especially the child actor Chen Ying, who always delivers emotionally. His storyline was heartbreaking, and I really liked his end arc. Fang’s storyline was also very sad, especially everything he sacrificed, and the side characters overall added a lot to the drama.
Production-wise, the drama was beautiful. The cinematography, CGI, and fight scenes were all really well done, both in the mortal world and the spiritual world. The fight scenes especially stood out to me. You can clearly see the budget in the costumes and overall visuals. Everything looked polished and high quality. The OST was also amazing, and Liu Yuning, as always, did a great job.
As for the ending, I have mixed feelings, but I did enjoy it. I liked both versions of the ending, whether he stayed as a spirit with her or she became immortal. Personally, I preferred her becoming mortal because it felt more meaningful for her character and her dream. The last episode was very emotional, and I definitely cried, especially during his death and seeing her constantly losing the people she loves. His final act of giving her all the senses so she could live the moment fully, even at the cost of his life, was really beautiful and one of the stronger emotional moments in the show.
Overall, it’s a good drama, but it doesn’t bring anything new or particularly memorable. It’s softer than typical xianxia dramas and not very dark or intense. I would still recommend it, especially if you like emotional stories and strong visuals, but I wouldn’t go into it expecting a very strong or gripping plot. It’s more of a relaxed watch that you can enjoy without thinking too deeply about it.
The first half of the show felt especially slow. It leaned more into a fluffy and light tone, which was fun at times, but it made the central storyline feel weak. The whole “senses” plotline didn’t feel strong enough to carry the entire drama. The show only really picked up toward the end, where things became more action-heavy and exciting. I actually found the last part much more interesting because you could finally see things moving and progressing. It did feel like everything important was pushed into the final episodes, which made the earlier part drag in comparison.
That being said, the drama was still enjoyable. It had humor, it was a bit bittersweet, and it had some emotional moments that worked really well. It just didn’t have that strong, addictive quality or that memorability that makes a drama stand out.
Dilraba really carried the show for me. She was absolutely stunning, and her presence fit the character perfectly. She balanced the softer, more playful side and the cold, powerful Spirit Lord side really well. Her styling, costumes, hair, and overall look were incredible, and you can tell there was a lot of effort put into her appearance. Acting-wise, she was great, but I didn’t like how her character was written. The shift between her when she had her senses and when she didn’t felt too extreme, almost like two completely different people, which made her feel inconsistent at times.
Arthur Chen, in my opinion, can act, and I don’t really agree with people who say he can’t. He has presence and he delivers in emotional scenes. However, I did have an issue with his styling, especially the wigs. Most of them just didn’t suit him and honestly took me out of the scenes. He looked much better in armor, and I actually think he fits general roles really well because he has that strong aura. But in regular outfits, it didn’t always work for him. As for his character, I didn’t fully connect with his love for her. It felt like he fell for her too easily, and I never really understood why he loved her so deeply. It made the romance feel less impactful for me.
The chemistry between them was nice, but not something I’d call memorable. Some scenes were done really well, and you could feel the connection, but overall it didn’t fully convince me. Part of that might be the dynamic itself—she’s supposed to be centuries old, while he feels much younger—and it didn’t always come across with the depth it should have.
Miles Wei was really good as a villain, as expected. He always does a great job making you hate him, which just shows how good he is. My only issue was the dubbing because his voice didn’t match him at all, and it was very noticeable. It kind of took me out of his scenes. The rest of the cast did a great job as well, especially the child actor Chen Ying, who always delivers emotionally. His storyline was heartbreaking, and I really liked his end arc. Fang’s storyline was also very sad, especially everything he sacrificed, and the side characters overall added a lot to the drama.
Production-wise, the drama was beautiful. The cinematography, CGI, and fight scenes were all really well done, both in the mortal world and the spiritual world. The fight scenes especially stood out to me. You can clearly see the budget in the costumes and overall visuals. Everything looked polished and high quality. The OST was also amazing, and Liu Yuning, as always, did a great job.
As for the ending, I have mixed feelings, but I did enjoy it. I liked both versions of the ending, whether he stayed as a spirit with her or she became immortal. Personally, I preferred her becoming mortal because it felt more meaningful for her character and her dream. The last episode was very emotional, and I definitely cried, especially during his death and seeing her constantly losing the people she loves. His final act of giving her all the senses so she could live the moment fully, even at the cost of his life, was really beautiful and one of the stronger emotional moments in the show.
Overall, it’s a good drama, but it doesn’t bring anything new or particularly memorable. It’s softer than typical xianxia dramas and not very dark or intense. I would still recommend it, especially if you like emotional stories and strong visuals, but I wouldn’t go into it expecting a very strong or gripping plot. It’s more of a relaxed watch that you can enjoy without thinking too deeply about it.
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