Still a bit shocked when watching the first episode. The CGI was bad. The script was poor I can't believe our man Nadech is working on a lakorn like this. I feel sorry for all the actors and actresses. Their talents are wasted. I hope the production team can learn more and dare to spend appropriate costs. Because ngl this really looks like a low budget lakorn.
If you’ve watched both LYN dramas, 'The Prisoner of Beauty' and 'A Dream Within a Dream', which one would you…
Imo , TPOB's story is morrreeeee interesting than ADWAD. FL characters in TPOB are also better than ADWAD. ✌🏻
BUT , I have to admit these two are Liu Yu Ning's best projects. Both are well written, acted by a good actors and actresses, best costumes, even the cinematography and camera works are no jokes. So, I don't think you will regret it if you watch both of them.
This series has a full package — a perfect blend of drama, romance, political intrigue, brotherhood, and comedy. I’m thoroughly impressed by the cinematography, which captures every scene with such sharp detail and artistic flair. The costume design is another standout, especially Nan Heng’s attire both as a prince and in his disguise as Li Shi Liu — absolutely captivating!
The fight scenes are choreographed so brilliantly that I often find myself on the edge of my seat. Kudos to the entire production team for their dedication and precision; it’s clear they poured their hearts into this series, leaving almost no room for flaws.
The performances from the cast are also exceptional. Each actor and actress embodies their roles so deeply that I found myself emotionally invested, even to the point of frustration — in a good way.
However, I must admit, the plot has left me a little exasperated. I’m currently on eps 25, and the character Yimeng has shown little to no development, which is disappointing. She reminds me of Yan Dan from Immortal Samsara, who was upset with Tang Zhou for not acknowledging his feelings due to heavenly rules. Similarly, Yimeng’s anger at Nan Heng for lying about his identity as Li Shi Liu feels misplaced. Did she forget she’s in a scripted world?! Even if she wanted to change the story as she wished, she SHOULDN'T blame the characters there. Remember, everything happened there because of the author's work! Her reactions seem overly dramatic, and honestly, I’m exhausted watching her.
Despite this, the series remains highly engaging and beautifully produced. If you’re looking for a show that offers a rich mix of genres and emotions, maybe this one is definitely worth your time. 🤞🏻
It’s such a shame, honestly. The script fell flat, the editing didn’t help, and the storyline just didn’t hold up. This should have been a lakorn with a dark, angst theme. That's what I thought at first...but
It feels like they completely wasted the acting talents of the leads—especially Alek. I had been really looking forward to his latest project, so this was a bit of a letdown.
I can’t deny I was still somewhat entertained—mostly thanks to Alek’s charming presence. He looked absolutely great with that subtle beard and mustache, and don’t even get me started on how sharp he looked in a suit! His partner in real life is seriously lucky—haha!
Finallyyy, after waiting like forever, I got to watch this series! First impression? I was totally blown away by the visuals — the actors and actresses are seriously stunning. Especially the main couple — they have such strong, balanced characters and crazy good chemistry. They're just perfect together! And knowing who’s going to play their son in the future? The casting team absolutely nailed it. 😌
The cinematography is on point — super dramatic at just the right moments. The editing is pretty solid too, although I gotta admit, the flash attacks during the fight scenes in episode 1 were kinda overwhelming. But it's okay, no big deal — I still loved it.
So far, I’m only six episodes in, and honestly? It’s a bit of a workout trying to remember all the characters popping up. 😂 And for those saying the story is boring — oh, come on, it’s just six episodes! What were you expecting, fireworks already?? Maybe this series just isn’t for you.
spoil me / help me does it have romance throughout? how many episodes do we have to watch xia xia and the dad…
There are a lot of romance scenes here. More sizzling and hot actually. I can only tell you this series is worth watching if you just want to see ML acting bcs the storyline is quite complicated and tiring, imo. I recommend the Thai version of Game Saneha more than this.
Okay, so the reason I started watching this series was because I heard it’s an adaptation of the Thai drama Game Sanaeha — which, by the way, is one of my all-time favorite series. I’ve rewatched it so many times, I’ve literally lost count.
But after watching this version for a while, I realized it’s not really a faithful adaptation. It’s way more dramatic than the original, and not in a good way. Some of the characters I used to love ended up being… really unexpected in this one. I honestly don’t know why they chose to write them like that — the story felt messy, the chemistry was flat, and there was no real connection between the characters at all.
For example, the female lead’s dad — in the Thai version, I couldn’t even hate him. He was this charming ex-husband and a genuinely good father. And her mom? Total fashion icon. She was stylish, sassy, a bit stubborn but super lovable — just like her daughter. But here? They’re completely different, and it really ruined the emotional bond between the family members for me.
The female lead in this version? Ugh. She’s just annoying. I couldn’t understand what made the male lead fall so hard for her. Like… what’s the appeal? She's like a spoiled child who hardly ever thinks rationally. Much different from the Thai version, where I can understand why ML loves FL so much. Although, I admit that in this version there are a LOT more romance scenes compared to the original version. Well ..
And don’t get me started on the second female lead. They made her seem cheap and irritating — every time she popped up on screen, I felt a headache coming. Also , Chi Ye's presence.. I don't know what else to say. It's like he was forced to made just to add drama to the plot, nothing else. Poor him.
Honestly, the whole script just feels poorly written. The plot is all over the place and drags on for no reason. The only saving grace? The actors really gave it their all, and the cinematography was actually nice to look at. If only they had stuck closer to the original storyline, I feel like this could’ve been so much better and more impactful. In short, I'm so amazed at your patience for being able to watch it till the end. 😌
Totally got hooked from the very first episode! The story’s super engaging, and the cast absolutely nailed their roles. Before I knew it, I’d binged the whole thing in just three days—yep, it’s that good. No boring episodes at all, seriously. Each one leaves you curious and wanting more.
But heads up—if you’re only in it for the romance, you might be a little disappointed. This series is more about Duanwu’s powerful journey—from being a slave to becoming a well-known businesswoman. It’s all about survival, growth, and the people she meets along the way—friends, enemies, and everything in between.
What I love most is how the story delivers strong messages about resilience, friendship, and finding your own path. Definitely worth watching!
This is my first CY drama overall!! I just keep seeing his name everywhere that I had to see one of his dramas.…
Welcome to the clubbbb! 😄 You picked a great series to start with! Honestly, recommending Cheng Yi’s dramas is kinda tricky—because all of them are seriously good, and most are packed with angst. (No idea why he’s so into heartbreaking scripts, but hey, I’m not complaining about it!) Lol.
But okay, if I had to pick, there are a couple you have to check out. First up: Immortal Samsara. He’s totally captivating in it—plays three different characters and nails every. single. one ! Plus, he’s paired with Yang Zi and their chemistry? *Chef’s kiss.
Then there’s Mysterious Lotus Casebook. The vibe is totally different—more about brotherhood and friendship, and the storyline feels really fresh. I’m pretty sure you’re gonna love it!
Great dialuge, even i was incredibly touched by it!In so many words, what he truly meant was that no man would…
IKR !! 😭 Actually the plot and storyline are poorly written. However, thanks to the main couple. Their acting managed to make me stay watching it until the end.
This is the most similar review to mine that I've found. Like more than half of these comments don't eve talk…
Really ?! So glad to hear that. 😄 Yeah, most of them are too caught up in our main couple's characters which is sooooo frustrating. I think this version is quite well done. Also, in this version ML is much better than other versions.
Woahh the story is surprisingly good. Love WZX acting so much. Her bubbly character looks so natural and adorable. Also, I never thought that one day YCE would get the role of ML. He did quite well in his role as SYC. I can't help but ship these two. They're just too good to be together. 😆
The friendship between the support roles also really caught my attention. Their funny and embarrassing moments often make me laugh so hard. It's like I'm watching a documentary of students during their college days. It really warms my heart. So far , there are no boring scenes until the end. Except there are some plot holes that could have been told in more detail. Like their comic community which has almost no meaningful activities. They don't tell the story of how SYC became a famous comic artist. And so on... Maybe, they just want to focus on SYC and BXD's love story.
After all, I highly recommend this series for those of you looking for a light romance story with a fast pace.
BUT , I have to admit these two are Liu Yu Ning's best projects. Both are well written, acted by a good actors and actresses, best costumes, even the cinematography and camera works are no jokes. So, I don't think you will regret it if you watch both of them.
The fight scenes are choreographed so brilliantly that I often find myself on the edge of my seat. Kudos to the entire production team for their dedication and precision; it’s clear they poured their hearts into this series, leaving almost no room for flaws.
The performances from the cast are also exceptional. Each actor and actress embodies their roles so deeply that I found myself emotionally invested, even to the point of frustration — in a good way.
However, I must admit, the plot has left me a little exasperated. I’m currently on eps 25, and the character Yimeng has shown little to no development, which is disappointing. She reminds me of Yan Dan from Immortal Samsara, who was upset with Tang Zhou for not acknowledging his feelings due to heavenly rules. Similarly, Yimeng’s anger at Nan Heng for lying about his identity as Li Shi Liu feels misplaced. Did she forget she’s in a scripted world?! Even if she wanted to change the story as she wished, she SHOULDN'T blame the characters there. Remember, everything happened there because of the author's work! Her reactions seem overly dramatic, and honestly, I’m exhausted watching her.
Despite this, the series remains highly engaging and beautifully produced. If you’re looking for a show that offers a rich mix of genres and emotions, maybe this one is definitely worth your time. 🤞🏻
It feels like they completely wasted the acting talents of the leads—especially Alek. I had been really looking forward to his latest project, so this was a bit of a letdown.
I can’t deny I was still somewhat entertained—mostly thanks to Alek’s charming presence. He looked absolutely great with that subtle beard and mustache, and don’t even get me started on how sharp he looked in a suit! His partner in real life is seriously lucky—haha!
First impression? I was totally blown away by the visuals — the actors and actresses are seriously stunning. Especially the main couple — they have such strong, balanced characters and crazy good chemistry. They're just perfect together! And knowing who’s going to play their son in the future? The casting team absolutely nailed it. 😌
The cinematography is on point — super dramatic at just the right moments. The editing is pretty solid too, although I gotta admit, the flash attacks during the fight scenes in episode 1 were kinda overwhelming. But it's okay, no big deal — I still loved it.
So far, I’m only six episodes in, and honestly? It’s a bit of a workout trying to remember all the characters popping up. 😂
And for those saying the story is boring — oh, come on, it’s just six episodes! What were you expecting, fireworks already?? Maybe this series just isn’t for you.
But after watching this version for a while, I realized it’s not really a faithful adaptation. It’s way more dramatic than the original, and not in a good way. Some of the characters I used to love ended up being… really unexpected in this one. I honestly don’t know why they chose to write them like that — the story felt messy, the chemistry was flat, and there was no real connection between the characters at all.
For example, the female lead’s dad — in the Thai version, I couldn’t even hate him. He was this charming ex-husband and a genuinely good father. And her mom? Total fashion icon. She was stylish, sassy, a bit stubborn but super lovable — just like her daughter. But here? They’re completely different, and it really ruined the emotional bond between the family members for me.
The female lead in this version? Ugh. She’s just annoying. I couldn’t understand what made the male lead fall so hard for her. Like… what’s the appeal? She's like a spoiled child who hardly ever thinks rationally. Much different from the Thai version, where I can understand why ML loves FL so much. Although, I admit that in this version there are a LOT more romance scenes compared to the original version. Well ..
And don’t get me started on the second female lead. They made her seem cheap and irritating — every time she popped up on screen, I felt a headache coming. Also , Chi Ye's presence.. I don't know what else to say. It's like he was forced to made just to add drama to the plot, nothing else. Poor him.
Honestly, the whole script just feels poorly written. The plot is all over the place and drags on for no reason. The only saving grace? The actors really gave it their all, and the cinematography was actually nice to look at. If only they had stuck closer to the original storyline, I feel like this could’ve been so much better and more impactful. In short, I'm so amazed at your patience for being able to watch it till the end. 😌
But heads up—if you’re only in it for the romance, you might be a little disappointed. This series is more about Duanwu’s powerful journey—from being a slave to becoming a well-known businesswoman. It’s all about survival, growth, and the people she meets along the way—friends, enemies, and everything in between.
What I love most is how the story delivers strong messages about resilience, friendship, and finding your own path. Definitely worth watching!
Honestly, recommending Cheng Yi’s dramas is kinda tricky—because all of them are seriously good, and most are packed with angst. (No idea why he’s so into heartbreaking scripts, but hey, I’m not complaining about it!) Lol.
But okay, if I had to pick, there are a couple you have to check out. First up: Immortal Samsara. He’s totally captivating in it—plays three different characters and nails every. single. one ! Plus, he’s paired with Yang Zi and their chemistry? *Chef’s kiss.
Then there’s Mysterious Lotus Casebook. The vibe is totally different—more about brotherhood and friendship, and the storyline feels really fresh. I’m pretty sure you’re gonna love it!
The friendship between the support roles also really caught my attention. Their funny and embarrassing moments often make me laugh so hard. It's like I'm watching a documentary of students during their college days. It really warms my heart. So far , there are no boring scenes until the end. Except there are some plot holes that could have been told in more detail. Like their comic community which has almost no meaningful activities. They don't tell the story of how SYC became a famous comic artist. And so on... Maybe, they just want to focus on SYC and BXD's love story.
After all, I highly recommend this series for those of you looking for a light romance story with a fast pace.