Enjoyed it, but was just a little disappointed.
The story was good, as was the script, cinematography, costumes and assemble. However, I really had a problem with Bai Lu's performance. Not her acting, it's always good. But she was so one dimensional and seemingly dull. Emotionless. Even for the scenes where emotion was necessary, it felt like she was going through the motions. Also, there was absolutely no chemistry between her and Wang Xing Yue. I'm not sure if this was the directing or just the pairing. I just felt nothing until the last minute and a half of the series. It just wasn't there for me. He seemed to be more of her errand boy, and perhaps I'm used to both these actors showing more substance, but it wasn't there for me.
As a whole the story, and the cases were great and interesting. The rest of the cast was stellar. Especially Zhao Yi Qin, Hou Chang Rong and Zhao Zi Qi. In addition, where did the crown prince come from? Not enough time was spent developing that storyline.
This was an entertaining and enjoyable series, but certainly not the best I've seen. I was a bit disappointed. Especially because I was really looking forward to it.
As a whole the story, and the cases were great and interesting. The rest of the cast was stellar. Especially Zhao Yi Qin, Hou Chang Rong and Zhao Zi Qi. In addition, where did the crown prince come from? Not enough time was spent developing that storyline.
This was an entertaining and enjoyable series, but certainly not the best I've seen. I was a bit disappointed. Especially because I was really looking forward to it.
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