Something different
I started watching this show because I was drawn to its portrayal of a modern-day monarchy, but by the end, the protagonist gives it up. While I understand the reasoning behind that decision, it was the monarchy itself that initially appealed to me, so I felt a bit disappointed. I also think the show could have worked better as a 16-episode series. Nevertheless, I still enjoyed watching it overall; I just feel it had the potential to be better than what was presented.Was this review helpful to you?
A Beautiful Yet Painful Story
I started watching A Splendid Match because of a TikTok edit I saw online, and I needed something new and different. Cisha really did justice to the character of Lord Chen, and I’m definitely open to watching more of his shows from now on.One moment in the show that made me bawl my eyes out was Ye Xian’s death. I cried and cried because his death was so painful. All he ever wanted was acceptance from the world, and he finally got it at the cost of his life. It was beautifully written and one of the most emotional parts of the entire series.
My only issue with the show was the ending. I felt like something was missing, though I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. I just didn’t like the ending as much as I hoped I would. I really wish they had properly honored Ye Xian’s character after everything he did for the kingdom and for the king. He sacrificed so much, and I wanted to see some form of recognition or tribute to give viewers closure and consolation for his character.
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