Watched two episodes of this and I think I'll give it a pass. Both the ML (stealing and lying to get ahead) and the FL are rather unlikeable characters, the CGI is laughable and the writers don't seem to care much about a coherent plot either.
It all depends on the script-writers... they tend to tone down badass female leads even if they were very strong…
Yeah, the "pinkwashed" is kind of my invention (I think), but feel free to use it. I've always disliked pink because it is such a cliched "girly" colour, so for me that seemed the best way to describe a female character that has been modified to suit the stereotype of the docile and subservient woman who we see so often in C-dramas.
https://twitter.com/dramapotatoe/status/1677528990532370433 By the looks of the trailer, I think it's being released…
This looks quite good! It seems that stabbing the guy at the wedding is turning into a new fashion 😂😂😂 It will be interesting to see James Yang in costume - he was very impressive in The Desire Catcher.
I see tags about both the female & male lead in the first three rows though. Check again? If I am assuming right…
Both strong and amazing would be my preference - I like couples on an equal level. There is usually much less danger though for an ML to be dumbed-down compared to the original novel than for an FL. I guess that's why people's focus is on the FL here.
It all depends on the script-writers... they tend to tone down badass female leads even if they were very strong…
I know! It's one of the reasons why I had to drop it. The forced humour, the stupid gadgets and the pinkwashed FL were just too much damage to one of my favourite novels.
The guy playing the emperor must be the most experienced emperor-impersonator on the market. I have the impression that he's the emperor in every second drama that I watch 😂😂😂 And I love it when he looks grumpy and throws stuff at his underlings!
Almost every charming villain and sometimes male lead has a fan. This indicates charm and elegance. But...I see…
Isn't that the purpose of his character? LXY is very good at playing characters that we love to hate... if you find his mannerism infuriating then he's done a good job 😂
Maybe you’re just watching the ML drama for the first time. His dramas is always like that, he’s so boring…
Oh, don't remind me... that was quite an error of judgement which he probably regretted afterwards. If everything else had been ok I wouldn't hold it against him but it confirms again his "picking roles for which he doesn't fit the job description" attitude.
Maybe you’re just watching the ML drama for the first time. His dramas is always like that, he’s so boring…
Well, I wouldn't say that he cannot act, it's just that he cannot act very well in certain types of roles. He is best cast as a stoic, stoney-faced character who doesn't need to convey any complex emotions. I quite liked him in Under the Power. I really don't understand why he always picks roles that require what he doesn't have, like romantic leads or characters described as mesmerisingly beautiful with a toned body. He was one of the main reasons why I had to drop The Blue Whisper - he absolutely didn't do justice to the character he played.
Yes, she cried a bit in the first few episodes, but let's be honest: who of us wouldn't in such a situation? Crying…
Yes, it was funny in a strange way. In the scene in the bridal chamber I had trouble working out whether she was laying it on extra-thick to make him feel uncomfortable or she was really in distress. It only became clear in the later conversations that she really had a breakdown.
Just started this yesterday and went through 6 episodes in the blink of an eye. Not a boring moment so far. I like the strong FL and all the other female characters also behave like grown-ups. It's sad that I even have to mention this, but given the favourite stereotypes of some script-writers it seems necessary to point this out. The ML's acting is pretty good, too. He manages to find the perfect line to portray a character who is somewhat reckless, without coming across as being annoyingly childish. His forte lies in showing his sensitive side without having to resort to any grand or cheesy gestures. I had to check where I had seen this actor before and was happy to find that Gu Nanyi from The Rise of Phoenixes is now all grown up 😁
To those who just started this drama and was turned off by FL's crying nonsense. Don't give up. It is only at…
Yes, she cried a bit in the first few episodes, but let's be honest: who of us wouldn't in such a situation? Crying doesn't mean she is weak and she manages to pick herself up pretty quickly.
I just finished this series and I absolutely loved it!!
It has everything that is so badly missing so many of the recent dramas: brilliant acting, strong female characters, a solid and engaging plot and a decent ending. Truly, not a boring minute. This drama really shows what could be possible if some of the current dramas used real actors instead of idol-boys and infantilised female characters.
The only sore point and the reason why I cannot bring myself to give this a 10/10 rating is the abhorrent animal abuse in the battle scenes. As a horse rider I couldn't bear to watch horses rearing and falling over and over again and had to fast-forward some of those scenes. Those battle-scenes were make-believe for the actors, but even with the best training a horse cannot pretend such falls and their suffering was very real. For me this somewhat spoilt the fun of an otherwise perfect drama.
Let's hope she can shine is this role!
It will be interesting to see James Yang in costume - he was very impressive in The Desire Catcher.
There is usually much less danger though for an ML to be dumbed-down compared to the original novel than for an FL. I guess that's why people's focus is on the FL here.
And I love it when he looks grumpy and throws stuff at his underlings!
LXY is very good at playing characters that we love to hate... if you find his mannerism infuriating then he's done a good job 😂
I really don't understand why he always picks roles that require what he doesn't have, like romantic leads or characters described as mesmerisingly beautiful with a toned body. He was one of the main reasons why I had to drop The Blue Whisper - he absolutely didn't do justice to the character he played.
I like the strong FL and all the other female characters also behave like grown-ups. It's sad that I even have to mention this, but given the favourite stereotypes of some script-writers it seems necessary to point this out.
The ML's acting is pretty good, too. He manages to find the perfect line to portray a character who is somewhat reckless, without coming across as being annoyingly childish. His forte lies in showing his sensitive side without having to resort to any grand or cheesy gestures.
I had to check where I had seen this actor before and was happy to find that Gu Nanyi from The Rise of Phoenixes is now all grown up 😁
It has everything that is so badly missing so many of the recent dramas: brilliant acting, strong female characters, a solid and engaging plot and a decent ending. Truly, not a boring minute.
This drama really shows what could be possible if some of the current dramas used real actors instead of idol-boys and infantilised female characters.
The only sore point and the reason why I cannot bring myself to give this a 10/10 rating is the abhorrent animal abuse in the battle scenes. As a horse rider I couldn't bear to watch horses rearing and falling over and over again and had to fast-forward some of those scenes. Those battle-scenes were make-believe for the actors, but even with the best training a horse cannot pretend such falls and their suffering was very real. For me this somewhat spoilt the fun of an otherwise perfect drama.