I think it was ep. 3 when the FL was taken to the ML's residence. The maid kept eating stuff and the bodyguard just gave her that blank stare. I don't know what it was but that scene just made me roll on the couch laughing.
in most of comments they said that ml is too old for this role....why no one is talking how handsome he is and…
I'm pretty sure as the drama progresses these voices will disappear. He is believable as a seasoned general and even though I cannot say that I find him particularly attractive (nothing to do with his age...), his acting skills and stage presence still make it a pleasure to watch him in every scene. Lately, there's been far too many pretty faces who cannot act, so I'm enjoying this!
Three episodes in and I'm absolutely loving this! The pacing is good and so far without any fillers, the story is interesting, the FL is a courageous and clever woman and the colours are very nice. The ML really fits this role and his acting as the cold and silent general is pretty good. I like the subtle bits of humour in the story, that scene between the FL's maid and the ML's stoic bodyguard was hilarious!
Dropping or not watching a drama solely because you find none of the men attractive/too old is so immature. I'd…
Thank you! This message cannot be repeated too often. I remember a certain recently aired xianxia drama (which shall remain unnamed) where every second comment on the MDL page was about the dreamy looks of the ML, sadly this isn't enough to entertain me for 30 long episodes. Also, it's not like we have to choose between good acting skills and good looks. There are quite a few talented mature actors who are as hot as it gets.
So do I! I hope this is some sort of "test balloon" and if it goes well, we will get a few more wuxia/costume…
Yes, I also like to look at pretty faces, but after a while, purely relying on the eye-candy effect gets a bit boring. Fortunately, there are quite a few middle-aged actors/actresses who are both beautiful and capable. They need to be given more opportunities.
This drama is totally masterpiece. Until now I still cannot find any drama that can beat this one. Lately most…
There are currently two main problems with C-dramas: a) Instead of having capable actors, they're filled with eye-candy to draw in the teenage crowds. b) The plots are dumbed down to pre-school level so that even the people who keep fast-forwarding half of the scenes instead of watching them can still follow.
I can't believe some of the comments here some of you are acting as if the female was teenager, FSF should act…
Thank you! I agree, we need more men, not boys... It would, however, be good if also the voice artists dubbing the FLs sounded a bit more mature. The childish voices they put on some grown-up actresses are an absolute insult both to the ears and to the image of women. It's not "cute", it's just unnatural.
This one! Definitely this one!I also prefer him in historicals rather than xianxia. Hopefully, less clown make-up…
I think the problem with CZ wasn't just his co-star (she may be slightly better now, but her acting is still cringe-worthy...) It was the whole way this role was written and directed, condeming him to keep a stiff face not showing any emotion for 90% of the time. Not to mention that dreadful clownish face-whitening/make-up. I've just recently seen him in Fairyland Lovers (he is the ONLY attraction in that one). Man, that guy can give you an acting firework when his face is allowed to move!
i'm sorry, no link. It was on the Tencent Weibo page which has a continuous feed and I don't know how to isolate a link to an individual post. It was similar to this one, only what he wore a red gown. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-0YQcg0rjH4
ML was trying to assassinate the emperor for a revenge. Unfortunately, he was caught by the sickly princess (FL)…
They fell together into the pond... that sounds suspiciously like "The Trust" 😂 Is this going to be a new trope in Chinese costume drama that body swaps can only happen in ponds???
Right now I feel they have about equal screentime, but I try to focus on the ML whose acting is actually quite…
I've only seen her in TJOCZ where she was absolutely unbearable. Here the role is slightly better, but the acting hasn't improved at all. He standard setting is still wide-open-eyes + pouting-lips, no matter the context. I try to concentrate on the side characters and the ML, so overall it's ok to watch. Yes, the ML is pretty good and his attendant is really funny. There's a lot more chemistry between the two of them than between the FL/ML.
I don't like the fact that FL is so politically naive even while retaining her fairy memories
Considering she is supposed to be an immortal and one who's worked in the marriage temple for a few thousand years, it's quite incredible that she is so totally clueless about anything. Not just politically, also the whole "setting the ML up with another person" scheme of hers is incredibly naive. They are tied together by the red strings (she should know what that means) and were sent to the mortal world for their love tribulation. Why would she still be delusional enough to believe that she can escape this fate? Maybe initially (in the book) she was meant to be a character that would defy destiny, but the drama FL is far too meek to make this believable.
This is the magic only a real actor can give you!
Lately, there's been far too many pretty faces who cannot act, so I'm enjoying this!
The ML really fits this role and his acting as the cold and silent general is pretty good.
I like the subtle bits of humour in the story, that scene between the FL's maid and the ML's stoic bodyguard was hilarious!
I remember a certain recently aired xianxia drama (which shall remain unnamed) where every second comment on the MDL page was about the dreamy looks of the ML, sadly this isn't enough to entertain me for 30 long episodes.
Also, it's not like we have to choose between good acting skills and good looks. There are quite a few talented mature actors who are as hot as it gets.
a) Instead of having capable actors, they're filled with eye-candy to draw in the teenage crowds.
b) The plots are dumbed down to pre-school level so that even the people who keep fast-forwarding half of the scenes instead of watching them can still follow.
It would, however, be good if also the voice artists dubbing the FLs sounded a bit more mature. The childish voices they put on some grown-up actresses are an absolute insult both to the ears and to the image of women. It's not "cute", it's just unnatural.
I'm sure the Joseph-boy will find another drama. This one has Jeremy written all over it!!!
I've just recently seen him in Fairyland Lovers (he is the ONLY attraction in that one). Man, that guy can give you an acting firework when his face is allowed to move!
It was similar to this one, only what he wore a red gown. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-0YQcg0rjH4
Is this going to be a new trope in Chinese costume drama that body swaps can only happen in ponds???
Yes, the ML is pretty good and his attendant is really funny. There's a lot more chemistry between the two of them than between the FL/ML.
Maybe initially (in the book) she was meant to be a character that would defy destiny, but the drama FL is far too meek to make this believable.