Some general remarks
I think the reason why this drama differs from others is what makes it stand out. Many stories will rely on a suspension bridge effect to establish deep connections with emotional climactic moments. But the relationship between the main characters is developed through real communication and understanding, also acceptance of each other.It was also funnier than I was expecting it to be. So that was refreshing.
They did a great job giving everyone unique fighting choreography. A lot of the fighting kinda just looks the same in every drama. It was Ning Yuan Zhou's fighting style that was the strongest to see this. It is glorious. Even through the fighting style we are able to see his character come through.
So, let's see...the drama has strong leads, bromances and friendship, great character development arcs.
As always, I'm so thankful to get to watch this drama and support the entire cast and crew. Thank you so much for all your hard work. It is definitely worth watching. I'm not sure if I would rewatch it.
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General notes
Best OST ever. Ofc the song Liu Yu Ning sings, 'Unintentional Dreams' is the banger. And Huo Ming's 'Yuanzhou’s Youth' is so so lovely.Great costumes, great cast, great sets, great visuals, great production. Huo Ming Hao is stunning as always and does a great job creating this character. Chin Du Ling is adorable and does great as well in her role. Great dynamic relationships. Li Lun and Yichen are great characters as well and the actors do such a great job.
I enjoy the demon hunter setting and different micro stories with different demons. There was a lot of learning and growing for each character. However, a lot of it really seemed superfluous. Truthfully the story-telling was the biggest let down of this drama. The story has great bones, and is deep and emotional and interesting..
So here is the BUT - there are way too many long monologues used to tell the story. Many scenes are drawn out too long. the filler and fluff of it all is where the let down of the story telling happens. This drama uses a non-linear narrative and it honestly is just too much of back storytelling. Also, there is a lot of crying. Yes the drama has a dark and sad story as the big picture but everybody is crying like all the time...literally all the time.
That said, I'm so thankful to get to watch this drama and support the entire cast and crew. Thank you so much for all your hard work. It is definitely worth watching. But I will not rewatch it.
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There are other reviews for this that are great. Read them.
What I wanted to say, enough to write a review is that there have only been two characters I have encountered that have genuinely tied me up in knots. Lost You Forever creates a fantastic story dynamic overall. I did not expect Xiang Liu and was not ready for a character like him when I started watching this series. I was so overwhelmed that I threw up multiple times while watching the last 3-4 episodes of season 2.Was this review helpful to you?
some remarks on the characters stories and connections
One thing that I really liked about this drama is that the relationship between the male leads isn't neglected. And that each of the male leads have very strong story arcs that aren't just frivolous fluff to offset the times when one ML is growing closer to the FL then the other at their respective times. I'm very invested in each MLs stories to the very end; this is something a lot of dramas lack in producing. The truth is that this drama is about the two men and their stories. The girl is the lense with which we peer into these stories.From the beginning, our FL doesn't fully trust either of the MLs. And from the beginning, neither of the MLs is meant to be seen as wholly bad or good. Our FL is an unexpected blessing to both of the ML which neither had planned on. Both are challenged and changed by her. Who do you think is the one who valued her spirit and independence best?
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Most enduring character ever written
You can write a perfect character and script but without the right casting it will not hit the same. I loved Bai Lu for this role. With out Yunxi bro I'm not sure I would feel the way I do about this character and drama. So the casting was perfect with both the main characters and even the support characters. Everybody did such a fantastic job.Tan Taijin has been the most beautiful and heart-breaking character. The Story was flawless. The acting was flawless. Beautiful costumes and scenery, great production and visuals.
Each character arc was fantastic throughout each storyline through their timelines. Story did a great job linking past lives and climatic events.
I hardly wrote anything, but you don't really need much besides 'go watch it'.
The OST isn't the best I have every heard, but it is solid.
As always, I'm so thankful to get to watch this drama and support the entire cast and crew. Thank you so much for all your hard work. It is definitely worth watching. It was heart moving and I have and will again continue to rewatch it.
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They made a live action!
This drama is incredibly fun, the story is intricate and interesting and it is devastatingly heartbreaking all at the same time. Hands down one of the best stories ever written.I'm amazed to see it in live action! The cast is perfect! The costumes are amazing! Visuals are stunning!
Be sure to check out the prequel Dashing Youth which is fantastic as well! Anticipate Tales of Dark River because you know it is just gonna be mind blowing!!!
Thank you so much to the cast and crew who brought this story to life, thank you for all your hard work. What a beautiful job.
If you didn't know, there is an animation/donghua of this title Shao Nian Ge Xing! Here is the link from youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMv3bOugc-2iZfRA8Pt20Pe1Cn_vvFj2c
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