This is one of the few Jmelodrama that got me hooked from ep. 1. The story plot is quite predictable or a bit clichê, but I really like how this drama ended. I guess, the noona romance is one big factor that I liked in this drama. And yes, I liked the maturity of the relationship. A bit lacking on kisses but you can feel their love for each other everytime they're together. Another good thing in this drama is the character development of the 2FL technically, partly the antagonist. And the relationship of the son with his gf was quite cute as well. Overall, this drama deserves a higher rating. It's an 8.0 for me. This is recommendable for those who prefer mature relationships, nothing cutesie which is the big plus of this drama.
Just completed this drama. Am not a fan of both leads, acting wise they somewhat did a good job. For the PROS: I liked the FL is a badass. Like she really fight so well, literally. ML is not ideal but his devotion towards FL remained the same from start to end. The ending is just so so for me, though it's a happy one. And yeah, at least there was once a kiss scene, not a total zero skinship drama. For the CONS: This drama is just dragged too long. Like there are so many dull moments that I have to skip specially midway. Some loose plots like how did Ding Ruo survived death from her pregnancy bleeding where it was clearly showned she died and the next ep or 2 Li hua is saving her from being raped again. Another thing is FL's character. She was okay in the beginning but kinda felt off for me midway when she started having her sense of pride and selfishness. Like there was a scene where ML was framed of raping her evil former assistant and FL believed that instead of trusting her husband. Like what the heck happened to their pledge loyalty of love?!!! And refusing to be an Empress yet she's been so into serving her country and will take it back afterwards. So many injustices that the crime doer was not even merely punished. And yeah, I kinda look forward for Ding Ruo and Lin Hua's eldest brother to rekindle their love but never did happen. So overall, it's a 7.5 for me. Generous enough for not letting ML die till the end, If you're into historical political drama, you'll get to enjoy this, but for romance, it's just not a feel good for me, honestly. Probably, lots of good characters died in the drama including MC's son and family members.
Another disturbing Jdrama I've watched I must say. I mean, why is it a trend in Jdrama writers to write Psychopath characters. Like, this is the 2nd Jdrama that I've watched that the antagonist is obviously a Psycho yet was forcedly given a character development. Like, come on, that would never happen in reality. Obviously, A pychiatric help is needed for both antagonist sisters. And speaking of sister, obviously there was a crime made yet, she remained unpunished. Like do they know the definition of right justice? or is it really just a blind eye?!!! Definitely not a fan as well of the weakling ML and a SML that is simply for decoration. Yeah, not to mention the cliche of accident pretending amnesia. First time to watch the leads. they're quite cute as a couple but definitely not their characters. I've been annoyed most of the time specially with the Psychos. Overall, gave this a 6.5 for the forced happy ending. But not recommendable honestly, unless if you're into some Psycho stuff.
Not a single character is likeable in this drama. Like the psycho husband should have taken psychiatric treatment with his mom. Excessive OCD needs treatment. Not to mention his reasons for not touching his wife for 3 yrs is simply because of a snore. Such a lame excuse! The FL also is not an ideal character here. Like she could have gone thru a divorce first instead of having all those affairs. And her biatch friends that I don't see worth continuing for till the end. Then, the ML who's almost likeable but have another weirdo mother. Overall, this is just a drama with lots of intimacy but not a feel good I must say. It's a 7 for me.
One of the rare extreme long drama that I got hooked from ep. 1. The story plot is really good. It's my first time to watch the entire cast except for 2FL Mi Shu whom I've seen in several historical dramas doing same roles as an Empress/concubine. FL did really nailed her role. The transition of romance is quite interesting, given FL was involved with 3 men. The children actors here were also cute and good. The 3 ML also did great with their roles. The only downside for me aside from this being too long. The romance definitely lack skinships and kisses. So, if you're into that like me, this ain't the drama for you. Totally zero kisses, that is if you consider kiss on the cheek a kiss. hehehe Another thing is the ending. Totally unsatisfied with it. Like literally, she ended up with no one after being involved with the 3. I feel sad for Huang Xie's character here. I felt his character should be the one given more emphasis. and yeah, he's the one who truly deserve the FL. Though, I must say Dawang/Qin Emperor and Yu Qin are admirable themselves in their own ways. But Huang Xie, gave way enough for the FL yet he remained to be unrequitted till the end. And yeah, that ending having a Huang Xie doppleganger is quite a joke. Like come on, was that his son? though we all know he never loved anybody else but our FL. The antagonists played their roles so well that just looking at their faces, you'll truly be irritated. There are few funny and cute moments that you get to enjoy in this drama. Not to mention FL's siblings are also commendable in their respective roles. Overall, this is an interesting drama. I gave it an 8 for a good story plot. But not high enough because of not a satisfying ending and yes, the lack of skinships in romance.
Currently on ep. 8, I wonder how long will it take for FL to remember her past with the Emperor? It's like it's taking forever. Like Am sure 2ML wouldn't nodge to tell that she's got amnesia during childhood. I prefer their childhood relationship rather than FL's infatuation with 2ML. So, the memory starts to sink in at ep.12. I feel sad for the ML. Like, on ep.15 and it's still unrequitted for him. It's my 2nd time to watch Hawick in a drama and his roles seem the same. Like it takes sometime for the FL to like him back. @16 I am starting to lose interest in this drama. It's going nowhere. Like c'mon, is this a 2ML drama? for 16 eps., still the ML is a loser on the FL's heart. Knowing 2ML didn't do anything for her.
Halfway thru. am starting to lose hope on this drama. It's just not making any sense. A very forgiving. patient and understanding Emperor. A very insensitive FL who didn't care about the Emperor's feelings at all and the audacity to ask favors from the Emperor whom she never cared about inspite of recalling her memories. I'm not sure what's likeable in this drama at all?
So, I completed the drama at this point. I had to forward scenes as it becomes more irritating till the end. They became an official couple at around ep.23 and just had their sweet moments for an ep. or 2. Which makes this drama a total slow burn. Not to mention too lacking of skinships and kisses.
For the characters, the ML/Emperor is the most likeable Emperor I believe I have encountered in the historical C dramaland. Being so loyal, forgiving, understanding and caring. On the other hand, the FL, I think is the most annoying FL I have ever encountered so far in Cdramaland. Inspite of the beautiful face, the character for me, is really not desirable. It's like she's trying to be righteous and unselfish but, her inner self is showing her ill intentions. Yes, truly indeed. she never loved the Emperor sincerely. It has always been 2ML that has more weight in her heart. Even in the latter part that she tried to protect the emperor in her own way but seem to be protecting her brother more than the other way around. The emperor is so pitiful in this drama. He deserves a better FL so to speak. I'm not a fan of Zang Bin Bin but his loyalty towards the FL is commendable in this aspect. FL's acting is still the same as I've seen her in Love 020. Very bland. For Hawick, I've seen hin in Sealed with A Kiss and he portrayed almost same role as a pitiful ML.
For the story plot itself, this is comparable to Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace. But, on that drama it's the emperor who is unlikeable and the FL there is really admirable. Overall, I can only give this a 6.5. generous enough for the emperor. This is quite overrated for a sad ending drama.
After completing S2, which do I prefer? TBH, I'm not a fan of Bo Ah but, it's still S1 that I prefer. One main reason is the romance and the story plot itself. S1 is mainly all about our ML. I really liked how he lost and managed to get back the love he lost back then. And yeah, I was crying a river when we lost Rang on the last Season. I love the intimacy of the romance back then as well. For season 2, it seems the writer intended to make the story a bit lighter this time. Tried to make the ML funny but not really. The supporting cast did made me laugh in a few scenes. So, S2 is more of Rang's story. this time he found love himself though I thought it would still be Eun Hoo or should I say, Yoori on S1. Just got a little lost midway with so many villains to tackle by, compared to S1 that it was focused on the Imoogi and yeah, I just find the scenes more intense back then. Another thing that I didn't like much about S2. The fight scenes are way too stretched out. Specially the zombies part and even in the finale where the scene Jia Yoo and the mermaid needed to be saved was so stretched that I have to forward it. Not to mention the scenes on the ghost thing and the mercenaries are too stretched too. The only thing I like in S2 is the friendship of the 3 ML towards the end. The relationship of the 3 during the 11eps is honestly a mess. So, the OG revived mountain God was just introduced here to give way for the final S3 of this Trilogy. Obviously, he would be the anticipated villain for S3. Will be missing Rang as I heard he won't be joining S3. Overall, it's a decent watch. If you're into fight scenes and zombies, this S2 is for you. I would still recommend for viewers to watch S1 to understand the correlation of the story, It's an 8.5 for me.
So, I tried my best to understand what's this all about. It is not simply a problem of marriage or a craving for desire. But, what I saw is a woman trying to live her best in her everyday life inspite of not receiving real care and love from the people surrounding her. I feel sad for her character, that the mother who should fill in the genuine love and care for her gave her the opposite. Such a narrow minded mother who doesn't deserve to be a mother at all. Then a husband who only thinks about himself. Then the guys who never really loved her and just used her to meet their desires.
This would have a great potential if there was a character development among the characters. That there should be at least one person who genuinely love her towards the end. Well, it's a Jdrama afterall. Rarely to see a happy satisfying ending. It's a 5 for me.
I just completed the drama. This could have a great potential, but felt lost its touch towards the last 4 episodes. I'm quite disappointed how Song Chen have been easily forgiven. He maybe just 10 yrs old when the accident happened, still it brought great trauma for both families. The extent of the damage was too great that he should have at least suffered from his mistakes. There was never even been a formal apology done to LuEntong's Family afterall, it was a grave mistake done by Song Chen and even ML's Father turned a blind eye about it after all these years and he should be partly to blame on the rift that happened between the families. Also the audacity by Song Chen just to relay his apologies to Entong thru Yunxin. I just find all of these foul and poorly done. The ending was kinda forced for me. Like I said, there should have been a formal talk that transpired between both families after it was proven that it was Chen's fault and yet, it seems they just let it as if nothing has happened. I can only give this a 7 for the good chemistry of the leads. Such a wasted potential for me.
I just completed the drama. Had a good start, but kinda felt weak midway towards the end. But the main reason to get hooked with this drama are the kids. You'll just really love them all throughout. And yes, Xie Bin Bin is such an eyecandy too. Who wouldn't be mesmerized with this cute tall guy. Not to mention his great character as Hao Yu.Like I said, I was never a fan of the FL so I'll skip on her. Another stand out for me here is Luo Qi. I was already expecting her transformation, like her trope is nothing new in the Cdrama world. I just can't help to notice that everytime I look at her, she reminds me of Bai Lu a lot. She kinda resembles her. The ending is just okay for me. nothing really special but still happy. Am glad that the Grandpa was able to recover from sickness. Like, they didn't follow the usual trope of either a sick grandparent shall pass. Not a fan of the SC, but they had a good romantic story of their own to say the least. I was kinda looking forward on Luo Qi and He Qing team up, but there's not enough time for their story I guess. I felt sad for Hao Yu's brother fate. And for Si Tian, whom I think never bothered to care for her sister at all but just so much love for herself. I felt sad too for Si Le's parents on adopting such an ingrate child. Overall, this is a decent watch. I gave this an 8 for the kids and Xie bin bin 😁
Perhaps she just isn’t your type. In my eyes she is excellent at acting and beautiful.At most I apreciate her…
Probably. I guess, another reason is that the characters she portrays always tends to be pathetic towards the end. I just hate that her roles always blows things out of proportion. Like, I'm in ep. 26 right now and she did it again, just like in her previous dramas.
I get this. She’s a good actress, but not super memorable. I watched both Dine with Love and Fairyland and liked…
I have to agree also with Seven. She did great in Go Ahead also in the Sword and The Brocade, but am just not a fan of her too. Not to mention, she literally looked like a kid when she portrayed of a bit romance role in Evernight.
Never been a fan of the FL. I just don't like her in every drama she played. Seen her in Dine With Love and Fairyland Lovers. I guess, her looks seem to fit for a supporting role and not for FL. But, just like the mentioned dramas, I have to endure her face because I like the ML in this drama. I liked him from Party A who lives Beside Me. I think I like his role better here. Aside from him. The kids are simply so smart and adorable. Still on ep. 13. I kinda liked the fast paced romance. And loved the supporting parents and grandpa of the MC. Not much interested on the SC.
If this is avengers chinese version then YH is definitely Cap America and TY is ironman. BXS would be Dr Strange…
I would think of YH as Wanda in Avengers and TY can be Thor since he has the dragon fang sword while thor has his hammer. And yeah, why not BXS can be Dr. Strange given the robe?!!!! 😁😂
Overall, this drama deserves a higher rating. It's an 8.0 for me. This is recommendable for those who prefer mature relationships, nothing cutesie which is the big plus of this drama.
For the CONS: This drama is just dragged too long. Like there are so many dull moments that I have to skip specially midway. Some loose plots like how did Ding Ruo survived death from her pregnancy bleeding where it was clearly showned she died and the next ep or 2 Li hua is saving her from being raped again. Another thing is FL's character. She was okay in the beginning but kinda felt off for me midway when she started having her sense of pride and selfishness. Like there was a scene where ML was framed of raping her evil former assistant and FL believed that instead of trusting her husband. Like what the heck happened to their pledge loyalty of love?!!! And refusing to be an Empress yet she's been so into serving her country and will take it back afterwards. So many injustices that the crime doer was not even merely punished. And yeah, I kinda look forward for Ding Ruo and Lin Hua's eldest brother to rekindle their love but never did happen.
So overall, it's a 7.5 for me. Generous enough for not letting ML die till the end, If you're into historical political drama, you'll get to enjoy this, but for romance, it's just not a feel good for me, honestly. Probably, lots of good characters died in the drama including MC's son and family members.
Definitely not a fan as well of the weakling ML and a SML that is simply for decoration. Yeah, not to mention the cliche of accident pretending amnesia. First time to watch the leads. they're quite cute as a couple but definitely not their characters. I've been annoyed most of the time specially with the
Psychos. Overall, gave this a 6.5 for the forced happy ending. But not recommendable honestly, unless if you're into some Psycho stuff.
Another thing is the ending. Totally unsatisfied with it. Like literally, she ended up with no one after being involved with the 3. I feel sad for Huang Xie's character here. I felt his character should be the one given more emphasis. and yeah, he's the one who truly deserve the FL. Though, I must say Dawang/Qin Emperor and Yu Qin are admirable themselves in their own ways. But Huang Xie, gave way enough for the FL yet he remained to be unrequitted till the end. And yeah, that ending having a Huang Xie doppleganger is quite a joke. Like come on, was that his son? though we all know he never loved anybody else but our FL.
The antagonists played their roles so well that just looking at their faces, you'll truly be irritated. There are few funny and cute moments that you get to enjoy in this drama. Not to mention FL's siblings are also commendable in their respective roles.
Overall, this is an interesting drama. I gave it an 8 for a good story plot. But not high enough because of not a satisfying ending and yes, the lack of skinships in romance.
So, the memory starts to sink in at ep.12. I feel sad for the ML. Like, on ep.15 and it's still unrequitted for him. It's my 2nd time to watch Hawick in a drama and his roles seem the same. Like it takes sometime for the FL to like him back. @16 I am starting to lose interest in this drama. It's going nowhere. Like c'mon, is this a 2ML drama? for 16 eps., still the ML is a loser on the FL's heart. Knowing 2ML didn't do anything for her.
Halfway thru. am starting to lose hope on this drama. It's just not making any sense. A very forgiving. patient and understanding Emperor. A very insensitive FL who didn't care about the Emperor's feelings at all and the audacity to ask favors from the Emperor whom she never cared about inspite of recalling her memories. I'm not sure what's likeable in this drama at all?
So, I completed the drama at this point. I had to forward scenes as it becomes more irritating till the end. They became an official couple at around ep.23 and just had their sweet moments for an ep. or 2. Which makes this drama a total slow burn. Not to mention too lacking of skinships and kisses.
For the characters, the ML/Emperor is the most likeable Emperor I believe I have encountered in the historical C dramaland. Being so loyal, forgiving, understanding and caring. On the other hand, the FL, I think is the most annoying FL I have ever encountered so far in Cdramaland. Inspite of the beautiful face, the character for me, is really not desirable. It's like she's trying to be righteous and unselfish but, her inner self is showing her ill intentions. Yes, truly indeed. she never loved the Emperor sincerely. It has always been 2ML that has more weight in her heart. Even in the latter part that she tried to protect the emperor in her own way but seem to be protecting her brother more than the other way around. The emperor is so pitiful in this drama. He deserves a better FL so to speak. I'm not a fan of Zang Bin Bin but his loyalty towards the FL is commendable in this aspect. FL's acting is still the same as I've seen her in Love 020. Very bland. For Hawick, I've seen hin in Sealed with A Kiss and he portrayed almost same role as a pitiful ML.
For the story plot itself, this is comparable to Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace. But, on that drama it's the emperor who is unlikeable and the FL there is really admirable. Overall, I can only give this a 6.5. generous enough for the emperor. This is quite overrated for a sad ending drama.
For season 2, it seems the writer intended to make the story a bit lighter this time. Tried to make the ML funny but not really. The supporting cast did made me laugh in a few scenes. So, S2 is more of Rang's story. this time he found love himself though I thought it would still be Eun Hoo or should I say, Yoori on S1. Just got a little lost midway with so many villains to tackle by, compared to S1 that it was focused on the Imoogi and yeah, I just find the scenes more intense back then.
Another thing that I didn't like much about S2. The fight scenes are way too stretched out. Specially the zombies part and even in the finale where the scene Jia Yoo and the mermaid needed to be saved was so stretched that I have to forward it. Not to mention the scenes on the ghost thing and the mercenaries are too stretched too.
The only thing I like in S2 is the friendship of the 3 ML towards the end. The relationship of the 3 during the 11eps is honestly a mess. So, the OG revived mountain God was just introduced here to give way for the final S3 of this Trilogy. Obviously, he would be the anticipated villain for S3. Will be missing Rang as I heard he won't be joining S3.
Overall, it's a decent watch. If you're into fight scenes and zombies, this S2 is for you. I would still recommend for viewers to watch S1 to understand the correlation of the story, It's an 8.5 for me.
This would have a great potential if there was a character development among the characters. That there should be at least one person who genuinely love her towards the end. Well, it's a Jdrama afterall. Rarely to see a happy satisfying ending. It's a 5 for me.
The ending was kinda forced for me. Like I said, there should have been a formal talk that transpired between both families after it was proven that it was Chen's fault and yet, it seems they just let it as if nothing has happened.
I can only give this a 7 for the good chemistry of the leads. Such a wasted potential for me.
The ending is just okay for me. nothing really special but still happy. Am glad that the Grandpa was able to recover from sickness. Like, they didn't follow the usual trope of either a sick grandparent shall pass. Not a fan of the SC, but they had a good romantic story of their own to say the least. I was kinda looking forward on Luo Qi and He Qing team up, but there's not enough time for their story I guess. I felt sad for Hao Yu's brother fate. And for Si Tian, whom I think never bothered to care for her sister at all but just so much love for herself. I felt sad too for Si Le's parents on adopting such an ingrate child.
Overall, this is a decent watch. I gave this an 8 for the kids and Xie bin bin 😁