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A Solid 9/10
I’ve read and watched so many stories involving transmigration, especially ones where the characters end up inside a novel they’ve read, but very few actually take the time to explore the world they’ve entered beyond just focusing on the main characters. That’s what made this drama stand out for me. The story took its time to explore the world & develop the characters, giving us a clear and complete journey from start to finish. The last 4 eps were especially well done, and I truly respect the screenwriter for crafting the plot so thoughtfully.
As for the cast, Li Yi Tong did an incredible job portraying a funny, chaotic, yet deeply sympathetic character. She made her role so alive and memorable. Liu Yu Ning also really surprised me. I didn’t expect to be so moved by him. I usually avoid his dramas because they often have sad endings, but this year we finally got 2 dramas where he doesn’t die, and that gave me a chance to fully appreciate his acting. He’s incredibly charismatic and has a natural way of making viewers feel for his character. Honestly, I think this year is his best so far. He nailed both roles.
The only thing that really frustrated me was the overwhelming misunderstanding, prejudice, and discrimination thrown at the male lead. The worst part? Almost no one apologized when the truth came out. Only Nan Rui had the decency to say sorry. The character I hated most was the emperor. He caused most of the problems and made everyone think the male lead was a bad person, which really damaged him emotionally & of course me as a viewer too.
Still, despite the emotional roller coaster, I loved the comedic moments. Even Yi Meng herself said the “script” was terrible, which made it even funnier when the “real” world ended up giving us such a great storyline. That was very clever and fun to watch.
9/10 from me. This drama surprised me in all the best ways.
As for the cast, Li Yi Tong did an incredible job portraying a funny, chaotic, yet deeply sympathetic character. She made her role so alive and memorable. Liu Yu Ning also really surprised me. I didn’t expect to be so moved by him. I usually avoid his dramas because they often have sad endings, but this year we finally got 2 dramas where he doesn’t die, and that gave me a chance to fully appreciate his acting. He’s incredibly charismatic and has a natural way of making viewers feel for his character. Honestly, I think this year is his best so far. He nailed both roles.
The only thing that really frustrated me was the overwhelming misunderstanding, prejudice, and discrimination thrown at the male lead. The worst part? Almost no one apologized when the truth came out. Only Nan Rui had the decency to say sorry. The character I hated most was the emperor. He caused most of the problems and made everyone think the male lead was a bad person, which really damaged him emotionally & of course me as a viewer too.
Still, despite the emotional roller coaster, I loved the comedic moments. Even Yi Meng herself said the “script” was terrible, which made it even funnier when the “real” world ended up giving us such a great storyline. That was very clever and fun to watch.
9/10 from me. This drama surprised me in all the best ways.
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