The empress is so despicable and stupid woman. Where were the eyes of the emperor when he appointed her? She have neither brains, no dignity, no heart. All she can do is to be fooled and hide from responsibility. At the beginning I thought she was just overprotective mother, but for now she is a narrow minded envious hen.
You really see the difference between writing for a novel and writing for a drama. Plot and characters' depth…
Even if he is dead, the seeds he sowed are still here. I think it is might be interesting. The culprit is long gone, but his evil roots are not eradicated. He poisoned minds of secretary Xun (push his suspicious nature farther) and Yuanqi. So it depends on how it will be played out.
Maybe writer decided to push the character to grow with the death of another character (I think about half of…
I understand why you could feel so. It's just I am not bothered by thoughts like writer did this and that. I enjoy the story and think about the details later. Maybe the problem is the writer here is more straightforward. As soon you start suspect there is something fishy, everything is explained almost without delay.
Maybe writer decided to push the character to grow with the death of another character (I think about half of…
In my opinion, when PYY killed his brother, he did so not only because the latter refused to take revenge, but also to prove that he is better than him and more deserve to live. He placed himself above his family. PZ also has many noble reasons to place himself first and let PJ die. I agree that part about the Great Yu invasion was a bit artificial, although it was prepared beforehand by the writer. But it allows to test PZ resolve one more time. In this situation he is more useful to his country and father. New treatment almost lets him off the hook. Imagine, you decide to sacrifice yourself, but later it becomes possible not to do that, you feel relieved, but then out of the blue you have to make decision once again. How many humans won't hesitate?
Maybe writer decided to push the character to grow with the death of another character (I think about half of…
Sacrifice is indeed orchestrated by the villain (and writer), but I think the villain was not crazy, more like by all that scheme he wanted to prove that his past choice is justified. And writer is exploring different sides of familial relationship in extreme situations and how this relationship can change in the face of ambition, greed and distrust. I don't think it's all was only to create sadness.
In NIF1 hero have a clear goal, which maybe not so clear to viewers at the beginning, so the story had a core. Here there is no goal for the main character. I mean very big and important goal. So for me, it's like I watch someones biography.
So after having watched past ep. 27, let's just say all the hype died for me. It was exciting for the longest…
Maybe writer decided to push the character to grow with the death of another character (I think about half of the drama series have death of someone close to main hero), but it wasn't illogical or unnatural.
for me it was the acting. The acting is not on point as the original. The connection and emotional connection…
I wondered how many episodes you watched. From your list it seems you only watched first. In my opinion 2nd season has a different vibe in it because Pingjing is young and immature, but after 5th episode it well balanced with more serious Pingzhang. I don't know much about acting, for me it is more about can I feel character or not. I love all of Xao Tingsheng family, because they are real family.
without Hu Ge and Wang Kai how it can be worth to watch..
NIF was brilliant not only because it has Hu Ge and Wang Kai. It's a completely different story, so it is directors and scriptwriter what really matter.
Does anyone know whether this drama is historically accurate or not?
From what I see, they follow the history with some interpretation of facts. Sometimes they use poetry by Cao Zhi and Cao Pi, that was written later than actual timeline in the episode.
It's good historical drama. Characters are not one dimensional for certain. But it's not about love, romance part is minimal. There is heavy political plot. It's about aspiration in a turbulent era.
I agree that part about the Great Yu invasion was a bit artificial, although it was prepared beforehand by the writer. But it allows to test PZ resolve one more time. In this situation he is more useful to his country and father. New treatment almost lets him off the hook. Imagine, you decide to sacrifice yourself, but later it becomes possible not to do that, you feel relieved, but then out of the blue you have to make decision once again. How many humans won't hesitate?
In NIF1 hero have a clear goal, which maybe not so clear to viewers at the beginning, so the story had a core. Here there is no goal for the main character. I mean very big and important goal. So for me, it's like I watch someones biography.