So I rewatched this and I cried at then end. Without the ghost of Yanxi palace hanging in the background I really appreciated how good a story it was. There is no romance FYI, it is very political and the villains are kinda lame but the ML and FL held it down! 8.5/10
So many twists and turns that just turned the plot ridiculous. Leads had great chemistry. I would love to see them in something else that is better written
The step-sibling relationship trend is soooooo gross! First of all the number one porn category on PH is step-sibling relations, That is how gross it, PH has it as a kink . It is a kink not a relation starter. Add to that there are plenty of REAL LIFE girls in foster care who have to be removed from their homes because the sons in those families violate those girls (and I mean girls, not women). This is a trend that is terrorizing young girls and y'all wanna make it romantic.
I gave this show a 10/10 cos I can't imagine how to make it better. It was perfect. Even the sad moments I would not erase cos they had a purpose. Can't recommend it more
Hometown Cha cha cha has the best writers in the history of kdramas. I really hope they don't ruin it with a sad ending cos I am really enjoying myself.
I did like Touba Yu a lot - but I did think that towards the end he became a stereotypical villain ( and it annoyed…
When I read the actual history of Touba Yu I felt the writers missed such a huge opportunity. The evil eunuch, his tortured past...there was so much good story there. And you are right he did become stereotypical villain
TBH after his mother dies Touba Jun got really annoying and I stopped rooting for him and Wei Young. Touba Yu was actually smart just had no limits. Actually the entire couple were annoying. No chemistry just flowery words
EWWWWW!