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Unexpected Husband
First, I watched this for Bai Jing Ting. Liked him since the drama The Rise of the Phoenixes. As expected, He nailed his role here as Gu Jiu Si. I really enjoyed the first half of the story. I never thought BJT could also be so good in comedy. He really made me laugh. I'm not a fan of the FL. Her acting cutesie in the beginning by being a crybaby didn't work for me. Though, her character was a smart wife who can handle real deal business and manage the household well. As for the antagonist, Luo Zi Shang, being portrayed by Liu Xue YI, oh my, I also liked him. Why does he have to be a villain in this drama? Such a good looking antagonist. I simply didn't understand his character as a Grand Tutor. Like, why he has all this power and can manipulate everyone? He's not even a high profile official of the palace, not until the end that he was granted a position after interfering with the edict of the late Emperor.
Anyways, lots of things were stretched too long in this drama that should have shortened the number of episodes. I had to do lots of skips for the unnecessary political drama. I also hated the part when Jiu Si was framed by the Prince. And yes, when the Prince also forcibly took the throne was stretched too long.
For the positive aspect, I liked the friendship that transpired with the MC and Zhuo Ye and the Fl's ex fiance Ye Shian. Battle scenes were well presented. I also liked how the Late Emperor dodged the Empress Dowager on Jiu Si's issue. And yes, this power MC can always solve every obstacle that comes their way. Chemistry was definitely there. But, this is definitely too slow burn. Kisses were only done in 2 eps. (27&28) which I think is too lacking. Another downside for me in the romance aspect, like, they have already been an official married couple but, it really took time for them to be physically intimate together. It's just too hard to believe for a couple being in love, sleeps together yet can't be intimate. I mean, this is not a child's playhouse. I forgot to mention, I liked how GJS slammed and rejected the Princess straightforwardly while in prison. That was another epic scene.
I also feel like justice has not been really served well in this drama. Like The Prince should have been punished for the murder he has done and framed the ML. And yes, Luo Zi Shang, didn't even get to pay for his wrong doings. Oh, but I have to mention, Jiu Si's epic winning battle with Liang's reign.
The finale for the MC is simply okay for me. Not really I'm wow'd about. Like I said, would have been better if there were more sweet moments for the MC and skinships. Overall, I gave this a 7.5 Not my fave BJT drama, but surely he's admirable still for his portrayal.
Anyways, lots of things were stretched too long in this drama that should have shortened the number of episodes. I had to do lots of skips for the unnecessary political drama. I also hated the part when Jiu Si was framed by the Prince. And yes, when the Prince also forcibly took the throne was stretched too long.
For the positive aspect, I liked the friendship that transpired with the MC and Zhuo Ye and the Fl's ex fiance Ye Shian. Battle scenes were well presented. I also liked how the Late Emperor dodged the Empress Dowager on Jiu Si's issue. And yes, this power MC can always solve every obstacle that comes their way. Chemistry was definitely there. But, this is definitely too slow burn. Kisses were only done in 2 eps. (27&28) which I think is too lacking. Another downside for me in the romance aspect, like, they have already been an official married couple but, it really took time for them to be physically intimate together. It's just too hard to believe for a couple being in love, sleeps together yet can't be intimate. I mean, this is not a child's playhouse. I forgot to mention, I liked how GJS slammed and rejected the Princess straightforwardly while in prison. That was another epic scene.
I also feel like justice has not been really served well in this drama. Like The Prince should have been punished for the murder he has done and framed the ML. And yes, Luo Zi Shang, didn't even get to pay for his wrong doings. Oh, but I have to mention, Jiu Si's epic winning battle with Liang's reign.
The finale for the MC is simply okay for me. Not really I'm wow'd about. Like I said, would have been better if there were more sweet moments for the MC and skinships. Overall, I gave this a 7.5 Not my fave BJT drama, but surely he's admirable still for his portrayal.
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