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A pair I will always remember with beautiful chemistry
Where to start? So I initially read the novel and enjoyed it. I had watched the female lead in my journey to you and thought she did a really good job. And well the male lead, I’ve never watched his stuff but heard he’s good. So how could i not watch it! I’m glad I did.
Although some parts were not the same as in the novel I think they’ve done a very good job. I usually find cdramas too long but with the changes they made it really makes every moment memorable in my opinion and I kind of see it as 2 parts in 1. Essentially two big fights. And the lead up to these fights are so different.
I loved all the actors in this one. Obviously some annoyed me like the villains but that means they did a good job so can’t complain! It’d be nice to see them all in a drama together again. I just really enjoyed the friendship of the characters.
In terms of the story, i personally loved it. I know there was a point people were annoyed with the female lead but i get her. I will say though, im glad it didn’t drag on for too long. If she had lied again i think I would’ve doubted how smart she is but she knew she was caught red handed. There was no point in lying again. Second, the reason I loved the novel was because the female lead is a fighter! She’s not a damsel in distress. She can fight for herself and he knows it too. Slay girl. And lastly, I’m happy they trusted each other at the end. Like yes communication. We love to see it.
Situ ling, I wish he had a redemption arc. I really hoped that maybe ming yi’s beating will switch something in his brain but yeah I ask for too much. I did like that we got to see his disciple at the end meet his butterfly form though. Or at least that’s what I thought I saw. Usually these type of dramas make me cry at the end but I was grinning, I was smiling ear to ear. I find that sometimes there’s not enough sweet scenes at the end but they fed us so thank you. And I was also surprised about the fighting. I felt the last battle wasn’t actually that intense. But that’s because my leads communicated. Don’t get me wrong, it still had me on the edge of my bed though.
I was a really big fan of the marriage scenes. I think they really made a statement for me. Like how marriage is really a unique and important decision for each couple. I think they portrayed it beautifully with the crossing of the river and the stone duck statues. Sorry if they weren’t ducks… and the child like voice hosting the scene. I also liked how some of the things ming yi in the novel did became what the new empress did. I liked that they did not make her a regular empress but actually gave her a proper role! Like she actually did stuff and contributed to making the six realms better.
Music wise I thought there would be more songs. But I really liked some of the songs and think they used them very well. The love in the clouds ost is my favourite. It gives such ethereal vibes which works so well. And I also enjoyed the male leads ost for the sweet moments.
Ok, overall 10/10. Would I watch again? Maybe, if I could watch it for the first time again. Storyline? A rollercoaster but the good kind. Visuals? Stunning. Romance? It’s romancing. Music? Chef’s kiss. Production? Thank you for making this. I really enjoyed it, all of it! :)))
Although some parts were not the same as in the novel I think they’ve done a very good job. I usually find cdramas too long but with the changes they made it really makes every moment memorable in my opinion and I kind of see it as 2 parts in 1. Essentially two big fights. And the lead up to these fights are so different.
I loved all the actors in this one. Obviously some annoyed me like the villains but that means they did a good job so can’t complain! It’d be nice to see them all in a drama together again. I just really enjoyed the friendship of the characters.
In terms of the story, i personally loved it. I know there was a point people were annoyed with the female lead but i get her. I will say though, im glad it didn’t drag on for too long. If she had lied again i think I would’ve doubted how smart she is but she knew she was caught red handed. There was no point in lying again. Second, the reason I loved the novel was because the female lead is a fighter! She’s not a damsel in distress. She can fight for herself and he knows it too. Slay girl. And lastly, I’m happy they trusted each other at the end. Like yes communication. We love to see it.
Situ ling, I wish he had a redemption arc. I really hoped that maybe ming yi’s beating will switch something in his brain but yeah I ask for too much. I did like that we got to see his disciple at the end meet his butterfly form though. Or at least that’s what I thought I saw. Usually these type of dramas make me cry at the end but I was grinning, I was smiling ear to ear. I find that sometimes there’s not enough sweet scenes at the end but they fed us so thank you. And I was also surprised about the fighting. I felt the last battle wasn’t actually that intense. But that’s because my leads communicated. Don’t get me wrong, it still had me on the edge of my bed though.
I was a really big fan of the marriage scenes. I think they really made a statement for me. Like how marriage is really a unique and important decision for each couple. I think they portrayed it beautifully with the crossing of the river and the stone duck statues. Sorry if they weren’t ducks… and the child like voice hosting the scene. I also liked how some of the things ming yi in the novel did became what the new empress did. I liked that they did not make her a regular empress but actually gave her a proper role! Like she actually did stuff and contributed to making the six realms better.
Music wise I thought there would be more songs. But I really liked some of the songs and think they used them very well. The love in the clouds ost is my favourite. It gives such ethereal vibes which works so well. And I also enjoyed the male leads ost for the sweet moments.
Ok, overall 10/10. Would I watch again? Maybe, if I could watch it for the first time again. Storyline? A rollercoaster but the good kind. Visuals? Stunning. Romance? It’s romancing. Music? Chef’s kiss. Production? Thank you for making this. I really enjoyed it, all of it! :)))
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