episode one and it still has not pulled me in.. i hope it does before I drop it
Based on your dramalist, I don’t think this drama will really be your cup of tea. I’m at ep 21 now, and I’m the type who usually sticks it out once I start. I can usually tolerate a so-so plot and acting, but even for me this one feels a bit tough. So honestly, it might be better to just drop it before you end up feeling like it’s a waste of time.
Are the fight scenes and action choreography any good?
I commented about this last month. The fight scenes in this drama are honestly a bit weak. The camera work doesn’t always land, and the pacing feels kind of flat at moments where the tension should’ve been higher.
Good action usually has the right mix of tempo, impact, and smooth editing. Like quick cuts to boost intensity or fluid transitions to keep it realistic. Here, though, the fights come off a little staged instead of natural and dynamic. Still, it does get a bit better as the series goes on, probably because the main focus is really on the romance rather than the action, so you end up adjusting to it.
One thing worth highlighting is the male lead’s performance. His fight scenes actually look convincing and flow well, which helps balance out some of the weaker moments. Even if the action isn’t the drama’s strongest point, the characters and story keep it engaging, and I still find myself enjoying it a lot.
I’m on ep 4 right now, and honestly, I’m really enjoying the plot and both leads’ personalities so far 😍. But the fight scenes… kinda weak 😅. The framing and camera angles don’t hit, and the pacing feels flat when it should be exciting & intense.
Good action needs varied tempo, impact, and smooth editing (like quick cuts for intensity or matching motions for fluidity). Here, it all feels staged instead of natural and dynamic. There was even one scene in ep 3 that made me laugh way too hard. The FL was running, but she's running like she has low stamina 😂.
Such a pity, because the story itself has so much potential. Hopefully, it's getting better.
As much as I love this drama, I can’t help but feel so bad for Sima Jiao 😢. In the end, she still leaves him alone in the other world. Yes, they eventually meet in the modern world, but I wish we got to see more. How did he live after she was gone? Did he spend his time trying to find another world just to be with her again? And how long did he long for her? Months, decades, or even a thousand years? 💔 The uncertainty of his suffering just breaks my heart.
So tomorrow’s the last day.🥲 I’m really gonna miss this drama, especially our kitty hairstyles, they’re just too adorable 😍✨. The early episodes felt a little slow, but I get it that they were building up the story & laying the groundwork while showing demon cases in the mortal realm. Now it’s diving into the real problems and personal stories, and while some plots are almost folded, they’re not fully wrapped up yet. Can’t believe it’s almost ending!
What censorship do they have?Tell me about it?Ending was okayish (atleast both survived and met each other plus…
The Chinese government banned time-travel and transmigration stories after Scarlet Heart became a massive hit. Back then, some girls even fantasized about dying just to start a new life and probably meet a prince. That’s why, in most dramas now, whenever someone travels to another world or back to the past, it usually ends up being treated as just a dream.
I’m watching two ongoing dramas right now and wow… both second male leads are absolutely unbearable. 😒 Always sticking their noses where they don’t belong and trying to mess up the main couple. But this one? He’s the worst. Acting all self-righteous like he’s doing everything for the female lead’s sake. Please, nobody asked you. 🙄
Honestly, the early episodes had me thinking this was gonna be a solid drama, but then the script went downhill fast. The second couple? Boring. The directing? Meh at best. I actually laughed out loud at the scene where the male lead ‘wiped’ his face, but the towel didn’t even touch him. 😂 I bet he doesn't want to mess up his makeup, I guess. And don’t even get me started on the female lead’s ‘trauma’ storyline. They treated it so casually, they might as well have skipped it. But I’ll give credit where it’s due. The female lead chasing after the male lead was the highlight. She’s cute, bold, and knows exactly how to deal with his temper, which honestly saved the show for me.
Most of the time, I skip the second couple, but not this time 😍. Their personalities are so likable and their story was genuinely fun to watch. I actually enjoyed their scenes just as much as the main couple.
She’s been with the villain for almost 2 decades. Way longer than the time she’s even had with the ML 😭💔. It’s so sad to think about… I just hope her heart and mind haven’t been completely corrupted 🤞. She’s lived nearly her whole lifetime in the demon world, almost the same as in the modern world. 😢
“ Liao Tingyan: "Be reasonable, friend, if there is someone around you who thinks for you, do you still…
This. Honestly, she’s just a regular office worker, living the same routine of working all day, going home to rest and sleep, then repeating it again. Someone like her, or even us, wouldn’t have the courage to kill anyone. She’s not from a world where survival depends on taking lives. Yet, despite her gentle nature, she never once doubted him when he killed the villains, because she could see and accept where he was coming from.
This Ruling girl. Even if this girl ends up trying to redeem herself by sacrificing her life, I still won’t forgive her. What she did is beyond redemption. 😤
At this point, the immortals honestly seem way worse than the demons 😮💨. They’re basically the real devils here, and the latest episode just made their villainy so hard to stomach.
Now that I’ve finished watching, I can say this drama is definitely a good one. Not the best out there, but still solid. An easy A for me. I really loved the romance between the leads, and the comedy in the early episodes (especially when she was still a low-ranking soldier) had me cracking up 😂. But without a doubt, my absolute favorite part was the war and fighting scenes. So well done that I know I’ll be rewatching those over and over again. That’s why even though a lot of people complained about the last 3 episodes, I still enjoyed them thanks to the dating and war moments.
What I didn’t enjoy was the unnecessary conflicts that made the emperor look like he couldn’t make wise decisions. Some scenes also felt poorly directed, like the lake scene, where they came out completely dry right after diving in 😅. That’s definitely more on the director than the writer.
All in all, since I’ll be rewatching my favorite parts anyway, I’d give this drama a solid 8.7/10.
Good action usually has the right mix of tempo, impact, and smooth editing. Like quick cuts to boost intensity or fluid transitions to keep it realistic. Here, though, the fights come off a little staged instead of natural and dynamic. Still, it does get a bit better as the series goes on, probably because the main focus is really on the romance rather than the action, so you end up adjusting to it.
One thing worth highlighting is the male lead’s performance. His fight scenes actually look convincing and flow well, which helps balance out some of the weaker moments. Even if the action isn’t the drama’s strongest point, the characters and story keep it engaging, and I still find myself enjoying it a lot.
Good action needs varied tempo, impact, and smooth editing (like quick cuts for intensity or matching motions for fluidity). Here, it all feels staged instead of natural and dynamic. There was even one scene in ep 3 that made me laugh way too hard. The FL was running, but she's running like she has low stamina 😂.
Such a pity, because the story itself has so much potential. Hopefully, it's getting better.
Yes, they eventually meet in the modern world, but I wish we got to see more. How did he live after she was gone? Did he spend his time trying to find another world just to be with her again? And how long did he long for her? Months, decades, or even a thousand years? 💔
The uncertainty of his suffering just breaks my heart.
The early episodes felt a little slow, but I get it that they were building up the story & laying the groundwork while showing demon cases in the mortal realm. Now it’s diving into the real problems and personal stories, and while some plots are almost folded, they’re not fully wrapped up yet. Can’t believe it’s almost ending!
I actually laughed out loud at the scene where the male lead ‘wiped’ his face, but the towel didn’t even touch him. 😂 I bet he doesn't want to mess up his makeup, I guess. And don’t even get me started on the female lead’s ‘trauma’ storyline. They treated it so casually, they might as well have skipped it.
But I’ll give credit where it’s due. The female lead chasing after the male lead was the highlight. She’s cute, bold, and knows exactly how to deal with his temper, which honestly saved the show for me.
I really loved the romance between the leads, and the comedy in the early episodes (especially when she was still a low-ranking soldier) had me cracking up 😂. But without a doubt, my absolute favorite part was the war and fighting scenes. So well done that I know I’ll be rewatching those over and over again. That’s why even though a lot of people complained about the last 3 episodes, I still enjoyed them thanks to the dating and war moments.
What I didn’t enjoy was the unnecessary conflicts that made the emperor look like he couldn’t make wise decisions. Some scenes also felt poorly directed, like the lake scene, where they came out completely dry right after diving in 😅. That’s definitely more on the director than the writer.
All in all, since I’ll be rewatching my favorite parts anyway, I’d give this drama a solid 8.7/10.