Vincenzo Cassano

Yes, that's also true and actually still happens regarding your comment about second lead syndrome. That's the typical SML with traits such as kind, caring, supportive, and protective. He'll also need to be handsome. They usually have feelings for the FL early on and last throughout the whole drama. In fact, these SML's are very common. What you'll notice is that the SFL equivalent is very rare. We rarely see SFL's with feelings for the ML with those traits i mentioned earlier applying to the SML. SFL's are usually evil psychotic characters intent on harming the FL to keep her away from the ML. I guess because the majority of viewers are female, most don't want to see a SFL with better traits than the FL because then she'll be worthy of the ML.

Unfortunately, that's normal in dramaland. Viewers prefer handsome bad boys over nice guys. That's one of the reasons we see the term "second lead syndrome" thrown around all the time. It's funny because this actually happens in reality, and then they wonder why they get hurt, treated poorly, and cheated on. Then when we come across a beautiful SFL involved with the ML then all hell breaks loose and the SFL will be crucified with anyone who sides with her in the comments, and suddenly the term "second lead syndrome" doesn't apply anymore. It seems to me there are double standards. I haven't started watching this yet, but i understand what you're saying. I mean, anyone is free to like whichever character, it's just their preference, but personally, i don't care about their gender or beauty, as long as there's a ML and FL, I'll always route for them.

I'll be starting this when it's finished airing. How is it so far? How's the romance? Any love triangles?

Yep, you're in a worse situation. And they really do seem like brother and sister. But i also don't like the thought of the FL with anyone other than the ML.

I'm considering watching this, but just a few questions. From the description, it seems there might be a few male characters with feelings for the FL? How far back does she travel to the past? So if the ML was the mastermind behind the rebellion, then they're enemies?

🤔 I don't really remember, but i doubt anything happens and it probably doesn't last long. And I'm usually the one to call out love triangles even if it's insignificant. Does the other guy like the FL? Is he pursuing her? Maybe I'm wrong and there is a love triangle. I'll have to check. When do you start seeing this male character around the FL?

Great. Ty.

And are they a couple early on, or is it a slow burn romance?

Great. Has the FL discovered his true identity yet?

Does the FL know his real identity?

How far along are you? Is it good?

I haven't watched any, I'm thinking of watching both because the story looks good. Are the stories the same? Should i watch one before the other? Which one has more romance?

Which version did you prefer?

Your last paragraph i agree with 100%. I actually made a comment just now on here saying basically what you said in that paragraph before i even saw your comment. But that ending😞 but still a great drama.

I never knew that, but i probably don't want to know now after watching this. I just don't like the thought of the FL with her brother.

My comment above would answer your questions. If you have any more questions, let me know.

This was so good, but damn, i wanted a happy ending. So they both went through life single and miserable. No family, no kids, and no way to be with each other. It just left a bad feeling for me at the end of the drama.

I really loved the reverse time concept, so when he first met her, it was her last meeting with him. So she already knew him and loved him. Then, each time he goes back, it's further back in the past and a younger version of the FL. So by the very last meeting between them in the last episode was when she first met him as a child, but his last meeting with her. You could almost watch this drama in reverse, and it would still make sense from her perspective.

Every time he went back further into the past, i tried to recall their previous meeting to make sense of it. It's probably best to rewatch this drama to have a better understanding of the events and her perspective from each meeting.

I had one issue here, apart from the ending. How did the ML adapt so well to ancient life immediately? Ok, he's a historian, i think, or just an author? But in any case, nothing from the past affected him. He easily handled fight scenes, war strategies, daily life activities, and so on. It just seemed he was from that era. I thought they would've shown him to be a little more like a fish out of water, at least at the beginning, and then over time, adapting to the routines of ancient society.

Great drama, and a beautiful ending. A huge win for the ML's character for his love and dedication towards the FL and for his people. I've always liked the ML's facial expressions. It just works with every character he's done. The FL had good character development. In part 1, she didn't impress me. In part 2, she won me over. And finally, the Qing Princess, i loved her character. She's the bad boy equivalent. You know the type that girls can't resist but wonder why they get hurt, treated poorly, and cheated on. Yeah, that princess was bad ass, she knew what she wanted and would do anything to have it. Interestingly though, she also had some character development, even with her limited screentime. If they made a side story with her as the FL, I'd watch that in a heartbeat. Ok, on to the next drama. Arrivederci ragazzi.👋

I will rant away, now and in the future, just like hundreds, if not thousands of people have been doing and will continue to do. That's what i love about MDL, as well as the huge data base of dramas we have access to.

Debunked would imply there's a correct or incorrect answer. Wrong. There is no correct or incorrect answer. It's subjective, just one's personal opinions. That's what you all don't understand and why many are getting angry at comments, and some are even using insults. In part 1, i didn't really like the FL's actions and treatment towards the ML. Therefore, i preferred the ML to find someone else. In part 2, the FL won me over, so i was content with the ML ending up with the FL. So tell me, is that a right or wrong opinion, or is it just subjective based on one's personal experiences, feelings, and opinions? So don't say "give it up," implying myself and some other viewers are wrong. There is no right or wrong. So you loved the FL, you disliked the Qing princess, great, that's your opinion, but not everyone has to agree with that. It has nothing to do with not understanding the drama.