I watched the drama at 2x speed and yet feel so slow, wish it has 4x speed instead. Blame it on poor script, uninteresting plot, flat cinematography and weak ML character throughout.
What a great drama, similar to Nirvana In Fire with theme of revenge and tricky and dangerous plot. I like that the drama has lesser focus on ML+FL romance, which I think if it does, it will spoil the main theme of revenge. Kudos to Xiao Zhan for his incredible acting skill. However, Xiao Zhan came a little short in term of facial expression compare to Hu Ge, especially the emotional scene where Uncle Ji died under the beam. Maybe a good camera trick and make-up could make a difference. Hu Ge was exceptional in delivering deep sorrow through his eyes and facial expression. rating 9.5/10 (Nirvana In Fire 10/10)
I like this drama that all the side stories and character are pretty much related to the core issue, which is to unravel the mysterious 8 feet shadow/evil. Kudos to the ML and FL, love their on-point acting.
All the side characters are performing well. The song 竹夜 (Bamboo Night) - 张云龙 (Leon Zhang) is so sad, the voice is superb! Didn't know Zhang Yunlong can compose, write the lyric himself and sing so well. I like the drama ending, it has closure to the whole story. Despite losing the loved ones, there is hope for the future through his son.
What a letdown. None of the scene was exciting, suspense nor carry depth to the theme it portray. I would say it was a messy plot trying to achieve everything but failed to deliver. Blame the screenwriter and the director. I rated 7/0
The FL level of stupidity is beyond words. Despite suspecting her step-father, she followed his instruction without hesitation. She has does not care for ML's feeling when she married another guy for the money. Poorly written script for FL.
oh, another satisfying scene when ML shouted to his mom to release FL immediately. He is one tough cookie that stand firm on his ground , even when talking to his father, the King.
A 10/10 for episode 27 &28, the supporting actress did extremely well with their portrayal, on-point facial expression, especially the Grand Princess and her daughter, Ming Yue.
A boring drama. The ML has stoic face throughout, has not much expression. The second ML acted much better than him. I am a big fan of Bai Lu, but this drama is a disappointment, uninteresting plot and many predictable scenes.
It was soooo.... satisfying when ML walked up to Princess Ming Yue, gave a killing stare and warned her he would not hesitate to take her life if she dares to lay her hand on Jiang Si. He didn't give a hoot to the arrogant Princess.
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rating 9.5/10 (Nirvana In Fire 10/10)