KrazyDragon

I agree ☝️! I’m enjoying this so much and looking forward to the next episodes to see where the next clues will lead - like the more they uncover the bigger the conspiracy! I’m disappointed in the ratings but not surprised. If the romance department is lacking for whatever reasons the rating will be low, especially if they think the FL doesn’t “deserve” the ML’s love lolz. Anyways- I don’t let the ratings affect my enjoyment of shows because a lot of the higher rating shows I didn’t care for at all. It’s all subjective.

Same!! I wake up w/a slight cough and I’m down for the day- just rotting away on the couch to recover from the cough lol

I just love how we collectively call him Peacock from the get-go 🦚

I think FL & ML started off already in love & stayed in love so the tension isn’t there like other shows. There is a familiarity vibe from them that feels like they’ve been in love for so long that it’s like comfort & trust. Since romance isn’t the main focus I don’t think they’re leaning in as much into that aspect of it so for me it’s not a big deal that’s it’s not as sizzling as other shows TBH. I am enjoying the rapport between all the characters so this doesn’t really affect my viewing of it.

Hahah !! Let’s go!! 👊🏽

Yes! More of that pls!!

I dropped CD after a few episodes. It wasn’t my cup of tea because I think it was a romance drama parading as a mystery so the cases weren’t intriguing & the investigation parts were boring. Also- I HATE love at first sight with a passion lol. It think this is more like Stranger Tales x Imperial Coroner (which I loved)

I spent July defending SYM in ADWAD and now I feel like I’m going to spend August defending ZXM here lol

Strange Tales took a few episodes for me to enjoy because the younger ML acting was kinda over the top. Took me a few attempts to get over it and once I did I really enjoyed the show. So far this is def a smart show - I binged all 8 episodes in one sitting. The mystery keeps expanding so far every episode has been great to me .

This is weirdo behavior- you do know that right?

Glad they switched up the hair on the Peacock because I was not a fan his one sided bang look!

My Yuan Luuuuuuu! I need him to survive this show and heal my AJTL heart ❤️‍🩹

typical viewer bias against FL who doesn’t fit their idea of what a FL should do or say. I agree with you about ML at the start of the show. He was suffering from hubris because of his abilities even his Master advised him to slow his roll. His arrogance kinda led to his OG downfall. He did need a little bit of humbling TBH.

Thanks for the rec- I’ll def check it out :)

100% co-sign this review! I dropped it after the first case because FL was def a Mary Sue wrapped up tightly by the bright halo of Plot Armor from 1st episode. All the “good” characters loved her from the get-go. And I HATE love at first sight. I’m too old & jaded for that lol. It is disappointing to see it reach 10000 heat index for sometime kinda mid.

So…what are ur thoughts???

I haven’t seen such a visceral reaction of hate towards a FL in a looooong time so I think that’s the reason behind the lower rating or bad review. I usually watch shows on Viki w/comments on but I had to turn it off because of how mean & nasty it became towards FL.

Amen to this! Peach! lol

Same!!! I think people viewed ML with rose-colored glasses and pretty much forgave him for trying to kill her or manipulating her. He tried to kill her up to episode 10ish- then he continued to manipulate/lied to her even though he was falling for her until she discovered his alter-ego. She may be harsh at times w/NH because of her fears but she was always honest about not wanting to start anything w/him because she feared the ending. When given the opportunity to hurt him by telling the emperor about the weapons, she didn’t. She didn’t hurt him- he sacrificed himself for her which was his choice always. He chose to continuing lying to her because like he said- he feared losing her love/trust as Shi 16. People understand his reasons for lying & forgive him but won’t show the same grace for SYM. I love SYM & NH- they’re both flawed people trying to navigate their trauma.

Just finished episode #2 and i take everything I said earlier back. This show is bad even with no expectations hahahaha. I don’t think imma continue 😑 I’m so desperate for a new show! After back to back greatness of POB & ADWAD, I need a new obsession!!!