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The Road to Splendor chinese drama review
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The Road to Splendor
1 people found this review helpful
by Kaptan
Aug 27, 2026
36 of 36 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 7.5
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 7.0

unfair screenwriter

I was hopeful when I started watching the series. It was progressing as I expected. I can say I watched it with enjoyment and curiosity. However, the Chinese screenwriters, who ruin every good series, ruined this one too. Especially the final episodes. The one-sidedness of the villain really annoyed me. The fact that these villains got away with nothing in the end was the biggest injustice. Minister Yu, his wife, his son—they did evil to everyone, including murder. None of them got punished, and the series ended. In the end, the mother and son were overjoyed. It was too utopian. I didn't like it.

Minister Yu is killed by his own son, but basically that's all. He dies without being properly judged or punished for everything he did. There's no real sense of justice or consequences.

And then there's Yu Jing Xiu and her mother. After everything they did, especially what they did to the main character and their role in her father's death, I expected them to face something much harsher. Instead, Yu Jing Xiu survives with her mother and child. Of course, they're poor now, but they're still alive, together, and even get a chance to remarry. An incredibly happy ending for someone who did such terrible things.

We don't even see proper execution scenes or clear consequences for many of the villains, including the ministers who helped the Yu family. Everyone just moves on with their lives somehow.
Although I generally liked the series, the ending felt unfair and emotionless to me. The main actors deserved happiness. However, it wasn't fair that they received the same treatment as the villains; they're happy too. Where's the justice? It didn't happen. I'm sending a complaint to the screenwriter. This mess ruined the magic of the series.
The main actors generally seemed good. However, there seemed to be a lack of chemistry. The female lead seemed a bit inexperienced. It wasn't a complete adaptation. Overall, I liked the actors. They gave good performances. The veteran actors were especially successful. The younger actors were also eager to show themselves. I recommend it to those who haven't watched it. But I gave it a 7.5 instead of an 8 because of the unfair ending. Enjoy watching.
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