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Family Storms and Struggles of Womanhood: A Riveting Drama Through the Ages
I´m still in tears after that last glorious scene -- so much depth and meaning -- I can´t exactly express how moved and captivated I am, words are not enough to express my admiration for the writers of THE GLORY ....
STORY 9.5 (POWER TO WOMEN!)
"THE GLORY" displays one of the most captivating family dramas that was ever written. I can´t name any plot holes, nor can I name an episode where I wasn´t stunned by the detailed storytelling. Especially the portrayal and focus on womanhood became very clear from the beginning, giving us a chance to see what life in ancient times might have looked like, to express that women should be autonomous. Even though the breakthroughs of the women in this drama are very unlikely to apply to the past, it´s still a bittersweet gift that was given to us.
Regarding the romance part: if someone entirely focuses on the part of an apparent romance, which would, imo, not live up to the power of this series - that´s the only reason I wouldn´t recommend it. BUT to me, the love story of Han Yan and Yun Xi was deeper and more romantic than many other modern love stories I have seen in the past, e.g.: Love Song in Winter. Han Yan and Yun Xi´s connection was so captivating, and it did not need any explicit scenes to express that. That´s one of my reasons to rate it so high, it´s a very deserved rating.
ACTING/CAST 9.0
I confidently assume that most viewers of this show wouldn´t argue about the acting of Cheng Du Ling (Zhuang Han Yan), Xin Yun Lai (Fu Yun Xi), Wen Zheng Rong (Ruan Xi Wen), Wang Yang (Zhou Ru Yin) and He Hong Shan (Zhuang Yu Shan) -- and many other actors. Convincing portrayal of characters in different crises.
I´ve found the female actors especially captivating in this drama. They made me sympathise with their struggles and pains, with their love and hatred. I was truly moved by the performance of Wen Zheng Rong, who played Han Yan´s mother, Ruan Xi Wen. It´s remarkable to portray such a deeply troubled and complicated character.
Also, the power that Chen Du Ling gave to Zhuang Han Yan. I don´t think anyone can argue with me on the acing of her performance.
MUSIC 9.0
This is a rare one for me, because I get captivated by soundtracks on that level. But the soundtrack that was written for Han Yan and Xi Wen deeply moves me and is my favorite OST of this series. I also liked the usage and implementation of the soundtracks for shady schemed scenes, or unfolding epic plots.
OVERALL 9.0
I am very grateful for any minute that I used to watch THE GLORY thoroughly. It made me grateful for the privileges that I have as a woman raised in middle Europe, who had access to education, was allowed to express myself colorfully, and not depend on the decision of men, etc.
STORY 9.5 (POWER TO WOMEN!)
"THE GLORY" displays one of the most captivating family dramas that was ever written. I can´t name any plot holes, nor can I name an episode where I wasn´t stunned by the detailed storytelling. Especially the portrayal and focus on womanhood became very clear from the beginning, giving us a chance to see what life in ancient times might have looked like, to express that women should be autonomous. Even though the breakthroughs of the women in this drama are very unlikely to apply to the past, it´s still a bittersweet gift that was given to us.
Regarding the romance part: if someone entirely focuses on the part of an apparent romance, which would, imo, not live up to the power of this series - that´s the only reason I wouldn´t recommend it. BUT to me, the love story of Han Yan and Yun Xi was deeper and more romantic than many other modern love stories I have seen in the past, e.g.: Love Song in Winter. Han Yan and Yun Xi´s connection was so captivating, and it did not need any explicit scenes to express that. That´s one of my reasons to rate it so high, it´s a very deserved rating.
ACTING/CAST 9.0
I confidently assume that most viewers of this show wouldn´t argue about the acting of Cheng Du Ling (Zhuang Han Yan), Xin Yun Lai (Fu Yun Xi), Wen Zheng Rong (Ruan Xi Wen), Wang Yang (Zhou Ru Yin) and He Hong Shan (Zhuang Yu Shan) -- and many other actors. Convincing portrayal of characters in different crises.
I´ve found the female actors especially captivating in this drama. They made me sympathise with their struggles and pains, with their love and hatred. I was truly moved by the performance of Wen Zheng Rong, who played Han Yan´s mother, Ruan Xi Wen. It´s remarkable to portray such a deeply troubled and complicated character.
Also, the power that Chen Du Ling gave to Zhuang Han Yan. I don´t think anyone can argue with me on the acing of her performance.
MUSIC 9.0
This is a rare one for me, because I get captivated by soundtracks on that level. But the soundtrack that was written for Han Yan and Xi Wen deeply moves me and is my favorite OST of this series. I also liked the usage and implementation of the soundtracks for shady schemed scenes, or unfolding epic plots.
OVERALL 9.0
I am very grateful for any minute that I used to watch THE GLORY thoroughly. It made me grateful for the privileges that I have as a woman raised in middle Europe, who had access to education, was allowed to express myself colorfully, and not depend on the decision of men, etc.
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