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SMZ is so great in this series that I keep waiting for someone to act on the usual trope and look for a magical pill to cure his health.

Trailer on IQyi "coming soon section" looks like it's action packed with a good cast.

Very engaging series; no filler. This would have been great as a longer series the quality was that good and the leads hit their target.

You are on point about Zhao Lusi's acting chops. It's unfortunate that the background drama affected the series. It went from a satisfying amount of on screen fight sequences in the beginning to only seeing snippets of Lusi's scarf material flying through the air (almost comical) and the fight was over until we reached the fight sequences near the end where it picked up again. I'm alright with palace politics if it's interesting; however, this series lost the balance between the two in the middle section. Still a good watch.

It's surprising that Huang Sheng Chi is getting another main lead role before Chen Xun who has displayed more acting chops (Huang ML and Chen supporting in their next series). Hope he gets a lead role in a period costume drama soon.

That was def one issue with this drama in that the period drama was more interesting and had a better story line with more at stake for both of the leads given the time period. Their emotions came through more in that section as well. Unfortunately, the lost memory part got repetitive after awhile and dragged the series down a bit.

It's a good watch. It starts to gear toward politics before episode 20 and that gets boring after awhile. At least, they move the political shenanigans out of the City / Palace after a few episodes so it's not so repetitive. Hoping like the other response here that they explore the FL's background more in the upcoming episodes.

It's almost like two different series at this point. I hope they get back to the original theme. So far "the traveling the world seeking justice" in the description has been lost to palace politics.

I'm just thankful the long c-drama drought with no new shows coming out is over. I'll watch anything right now as long as it's decent and this looks like a good one.

Not sure what was inside the coffin as I have skipped through a lot of episodes; however, the person who helped the ML is shown in the middle of ep 28. It was the 8th Prince who survived the fire and had been investigating on his own in the interim.

It devolves into a mess and never turns back toward its original promise. ML is supposed to be the "greatest general"; however, by ep 23, the series devolves into all kinds of petty fights among- and about- the women. I thought there would be an equal amount of action in this series with the military theme but at this point, it's more like the "Minglan" family interactions. Maybe it will get better at the very end.

It's worth a watch. As with a lot of these type of series, some skipping of episodes might be necessary depending upon your personal preference. I watched well into the amnesia episodes, which then got a little repetitive; thus, I then skipped to the episode right before the ML got his memory back. I didn't miss anything. Now, with the ML's memory back, of course he's going to be his usual oft-putting self until he goes through some stuff and warms up to the FL again.

The industry has come a long way in refining these period dramas in the last 5 years. Like you, I can't get enough of them 😊

It's a great change of pace for me as well from the slower costume dramas. Enjoy!

It does get more serious in the middle but the charm remains. I found this to be incredibly entertaining after what felt like a long dry spell between the longer blockbuster series. For US audiences, the 2nd ML has the kind of personality that Clint Eastwood had in The Unforgiven. He's a man to be feared but has a soft side for the woman he loves. He can switch off his charm and turn vicious in a split second. You worry that he's going to take his beat downs too far; however, it's fascinating to watch his little side excursions when his personality switches.

I beg to differ as you do talk shit and were very insulting, accusing Mari of being a kid when you don't know the person. You made a blanket statement saying no one over 24 would think different from yourself. Wrong, I'm over 24. Betting you have to have the last word so have at it.

Bibi. If you want to be taken seriously, you shouldn't have a handle that says you "talksshit." Otherwise, every post you have that is a negative post will make people think you're a troll trying to stir things up. Obviously, it's called "acting" for a reason. It's not like they made him simulate sex. His parents and Huang must have agreed to allow him to "act" in this series. Huang has been acting for a long time and it shows onscreen that he is a consummate professional.

Hope you enjoy the series if you decide to watch.

There are light romance couples in the series; however, the romances don't drive the series. A few, quick peck-on-the-lip scenes. I found the series enjoyable. A lot of action, different plots going on and with a few twists in the series.

If you like ancient c-drama costume dramas, this is one of the best, right up there with Ashes of Love, The Untamed, Love and Redemption, Eternal Love aka 10 Miles of Peach Blossoms, The Wolf, The Legends, Legend of Fuyao, The Long Ballad. I fast forward through lesser c-dramas as they tend to slow down in the middle of the series. I did not fast forward through Ancient Love Poetry.