moonheartx

I started this drama with medium expectations and was surprised at how I ended up thoroughly enjoying it! Each case draws you in and doesn't let you go. The character dynamic is one of the few things that really makes this drama stand out. They all work together and their different personalities complement each other, making for some entertaining dynamics!

The main downside for me is the ending, or the last 3-5 episodes. They feel rushed and make it apparent that a lot more had been filmed but didn't make it to the finish line. There was too much focus on the final battle, reveals and the great cause rather than character interactions which is what made the show stand out to me as it was well balanced with the mystery setup. For example, we never get to know if Meng Rui wakes up. I also expected some more secrets being revealed about his master or some more interactions between him and Li Si as these two were the heart of the show for me. There was no reaction shown to Li Si actually being the Fourth Prince, Zhou Yan, and this was the revelation everyone has been waiting for.
Another detail is that during the reveal they forgot about his weird friendship with the Crown Prince, his second brother, that he had formed with him whilst the latter didn't know who he was. There was no reaction from the Crown Prince that made sense in that context.

However, the good far outweighs the bad. I have to say my favourite supporting character is hands down Li San, played by the very talented Zhao Xun who has now become a favourite of mine since I discovered him in this drama. He was acting his heart out and was on par with Luo Yunxi's acting. Their personal and professional chemistry was palpable through the screen. Zhao Xun's acting was addictive and left me wanting more. They acted off of each other so well! My favourite episode will therefore remain episode 20 which is centred entirely around them. I wish we would've gotten more interactions with them. Nonetheless, I hope Luo Yunxi and Zhao Xun can work together in another drama! I started this drama as a Luo Yunxi fan and left being a Luo Yunxi & Zhao Xun fan.

I highly recommend checking this one out. The overall production quality can be felt even right to the end even if things aren't ending as smoothly as they began. Watch it if you're a fan of different mystery murder cases that need solving but have a red line going through it that connects it all in the end. Watch it also if you like character dynamics and appealing visuals and if you're a Luo Yunxi and/or Zhao Xun fan. You won't be disappointed.