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📌 Plot : 8.5/10. For me to finish this drama in just a week means that the story was to my liking. The plot in the first 36 episodes: 9/10, but the last 4 episodes: 6/10 at best. However, I enjoyed most parts of the story; it was interesting with the right pacing most of the time. Sure, the story had its slow moments—episodes 17-19—that can't be avoided in a 40-episode drama. Okay, let me talk about the problematic last 4 episodes. The plot starts to become underwhelming in these last revelation episodes, which started from episode 33, but to me, it truly went downhill from episode 37 to the end. With many unnecessary deaths, Bing Zhu suddenly became an annoying evil character, the romance became dull & less enjoyable, and I liked Hong Ye less and less in these episodes—while I understand why he did what he did, it is still a fact that he used Xiao Yao for his selfish reason. Instead of making me more fond and understanding of Hong Ye and Xiao Yao's course of action, it just made me feel annoyed at both of them. The ending, although it is slightly better than the ending of the last drama I watched, TRoDH, is the same annoying type of ending. I hate when the main character pulls a self-sacrifice act, like, can't you think of a better option than that? So uncreative and lame.

📌 Acting & Character : 8.5/10. TUS was my fourth completed drama of Neo Hou. Tbh, I liked his character here more than in LiTC. Fr, the man is looking so divine here. For the whole 36 episodes—I will just forget episodes 37-40 ever existed—, I fell in love with Hong Ye again and again. He was the embodiment of a green flag ML. I liked his calmness, gentleness & attentiveness towards Xiao Yao. I loved the way he treats her, knows when to say sorry, is honest when times need him to be, & is not afraid to show his flaws. In short, I liked everything about him. Meanwhile, this is my first drama of Tan Song Yun; I enjoyed her acting & character here. While Hong Ye loves quietly, she loves loudly. Other supporting characters did well too. I enjoyed watching Xiao Mu and Xiao Ming's synergy with Hong Ye. The actor who played them as two characters in one body was brilliant, really. Aside from Hong Ye, I can't take my eyes off Bing Zhu in the first 20 episodes. Pity, he was an interesting character until he was not. I also enjoyed watching 3 ancient demons with their antics: Teng She, Qiong Qi, and Ao Hen.

📌 Chemistry & Romance : 9/10. To describe the romance here: Sweet, heart-warming, mature, healthy & not spicy. Our couple not just shares joyful feelings; they communicate all their worries as well. Conflicts in their relationship do not get dragged out, as they will be resolved right away. Hence, this drama has almost zero angsty level. One thing that disappoints me was the G-rated kissing scenes. Just touch on the lip, and done lol.

📌 OST, Cinematography,Costume: 9/10. The cinematography & visual was up to par. I loved Hong Ye's costumes the most. Xiao Yao is so pretty in her Azure Dragon looks, with white hair and outfit. The OST was great too. I enjoyed listening to a few of them, newly added to my Spotify playlist.  My favorites: Afraid It's Only A Dream by Neo Hou, From Now On by Tan Song Yun, Cinders by Jing Long, and Mirror by Duan Aojuan.

In conclusion, 8.5 rating I gave for this drama mainly because of its first 36 episodes. I might rate this as high as 9/10, if the last episodes did not happened. Despite the letdown ending, TUS was worth watching for the interesting plot, heart-warming romance, Neo Hou & other things I mentioned.