People need to realize that just because the first few episodes aren't mindblowing or is a slow burner doesn't set the mood for the rest of the series. Take a few notables that after the initial "setting the scene" episodes as foundation, you get into the real good stuff (The Untamed, Ancient Love Poetry). As for the lack of scenes between the leads thus far, again, this is foundational to the rest of the 50+ episodes. Just think about Leo Wu's last period drama "The Long Ballad". It wasn't until 14 episodes later did we see more than the fleeting 2 minutes of interaction between the main leads. There is nothing wrong with slow burning.
As for comparing to Ming Lan- it's from the same author, maybe on the face of the character profiles it resembles a bit of Ming Lan but clearly CSS is different from Ming Lan and her difficult childhood is very different. Ming Lan had her grandmother to protect her but CSS has no one - at least no one willing to stick up for her. CSS's father is a 180 compared to the terrible father of Ming Lan. I don't mind CSS's character. Some call her manipulative and scheming. I think it's more because she isn't willing to sit in idle and let someone else save her or change her circumstances. I admire her for it. It's misunderstood as being a brat and childish. She is simply trying to undersell herself to avoid unwanted attention or jealously.
Leo Wu- he's never disappointed me and we've yet to see where he really shines. Just wait for it. That is all.
Many commenters here usually watch C-dramas, so to those who are complaining and dropping the drama with only 4 episodes-- listen. You should be aware already that most MOST historical C-dramas don't ever have good first couple episodes. They're often uninteresting, because they always use the first 5-10 episodes to just set things up and introduce the main characters. The real plot in historical C-dramas mostly start after the 10th episode, so I'm simply saying that dropping and complaining about how disappointed you are with this drama only after watching 4 episodes doesn't make sense especially since most of you watched historical C-dramas before. Let a couple more episodes air, and then decide whether you wanna drop it or not. Historical c-dramas require having some patience at first.
Ling buyi’s blood thirsty revenge eyes, the bitter tears at episode 4. 🔥 Shaoshang’s natural & authentic acting. So far, all 4 episodes perfect. Filling up my drama slump.
Tomorrows the day y’all ✨✨✨😎! I’m SO excited. The fact that both Leads are dubbing their own voice makes it even better. Can really feel the depth & nuance of their emotions while acting more.
As for comparing to Ming Lan- it's from the same author, maybe on the face of the character profiles it resembles a bit of Ming Lan but clearly CSS is different from Ming Lan and her difficult childhood is very different. Ming Lan had her grandmother to protect her but CSS has no one - at least no one willing to stick up for her. CSS's father is a 180 compared to the terrible father of Ming Lan. I don't mind CSS's character. Some call her manipulative and scheming. I think it's more because she isn't willing to sit in idle and let someone else save her or change her circumstances. I admire her for it. It's misunderstood as being a brat and childish. She is simply trying to undersell herself to avoid unwanted attention or jealously.
Leo Wu- he's never disappointed me and we've yet to see where he really shines. Just wait for it. That is all.
End of rant. Peace.
Shaoshang’s natural & authentic acting.
So far, all 4 episodes perfect.
Filling up my drama slump.
ngl i teared up like 3 times but actually cried at the end of ep 4
I’m SO excited. The fact that both Leads are dubbing their own voice makes it even better. Can really feel the depth & nuance of their emotions while acting more.
https://twitter.com/LLTG_XHCL/status/1544161992277196802?t=HPFw6fNqGCT_2L8yYEZm7Q&s=19
Someone know how suggest it?